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Stephen Dasko

GO Service Changes on the Lakeshore West Line

By Resources

Metrolinx conducts comprehensive reviews and adjustments to GO Transit schedules throughout the year. This is done to ensure that services align with customer needs and resources are allocated to where they are most needed.

We are excited to share that we are increasing our services across the network in April and making the biggest increase in rail service since 2013 by adding over 300 weekly trains across the GO network. We are also adjusting GO bus service to better meet customer needs and demands. The community asked and we listened! GO Bus route 21 returns to Union Station Bus Terminal due to popular demand. Please check our website for a full list up changes coming in April.

Public Meeting Planning and Development Committee – Tuesday May 21st @ 6 p.m. – Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan

By Planning & Development

In Person and Virtual Public Meeting
INFORMATION REPORT NOTICE

Meeting Date and Time:
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive
City’s Proposal:
Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (City-wide)
File: CD.06-COM (All Wards)

An Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is proposed for the city-wide Community Improvement Project Area. The CIP would provide financial incentives to landowners /developers, subject to eligibility criteria, to encourage construction of affordable rental housing. The CIP would include incentives for larger projects (e.g. proposals of 5 or more units) and gentle density projects (e.g. additional residential units). These uses would help advance the vision Mississauga as a complete community with housing options for residents.

Meeting Details:
This meeting will be held in person and online. Advance registration is required to make a verbal submission at the meeting virtually. Advance registration is preferred to make a verbal submission
at the meeting in person. The proceedings will be streamed live online for the public to view at the following link: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/council-and-committee-videos. If you wish to phone in to listen to the meeting only, please call 905-615-3200, ext. 5423 for instructions.

Options for participating in the meeting are outlined below.

Purpose of Meeting:
 For Planning and Building staff to present the proposed Affordable Rental Housing CIP
 For people to ask questions and share their views about the proposed CIP

The report will be available on-line one week prior to the meeting at:
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/planninganddevelopment

For detailed information contact:
City Planner Catherine Parsons at 905-615-3200 ext. 8409 or
catherine.parsons@mississauga.ca

If you would like to share your views and/or be added to the official record, please contact the Planning and Building Department no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting date:
 by mail to 300 City Centre Drive, 7th floor, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1
 by email to application.info@mississauga.ca
Please include your name, your address, and the City’s file number that you are providing comments on.

Written Comments:
In order to be received by Committee at the public meeting, written comments must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Submissions are accepted by email at deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca or by mailing the Planning and Development Committee, 300 City Centre Drive, 2nd Floor, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1. Please include your name, your address, and the City’s file number you are providing comments on. Written comments received before, during or after a public meeting but before a by-law is passed receive the same consideration as verbal comments made during a public meeting.

If you wish to be notified of the decision on the proposed Community Improvement Plan, you must make a written request.

How to participate in a public meeting if you wish to make verbal submissions:

Participate Virtually
Advance registration is required to participate and/or make comment virtually at the public meeting. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Any materials you wish to show the Committee during your presentation must be provided as an attachment to the email. Links to cloud services will not be accepted. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.

Residents without access to the internet can participate and/or make comment in the meeting via telephone. To register, please call Angie Melo at 905-615-3200 ext. 5423 no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting date. You must provide your name, phone number, and the City’s file number if you wish to speak to the Committee. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.

Participate In Person
To make a verbal submission in person, advance registration is preferred. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting date.

If you are a landlord, please post a copy of this notice where your tenants can see it. We want to make sure they have a chance to take part.

Background Studies:
Planning documents and background material for Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan project are available for review at: https://www.mississauga.ca/projectsandstrategies/city-projects/affordable-rental-housing-community-improvement-plan/

Contact the city planner noted above for more information.

Personal Information:
Individuals should be aware that any personal information in their verbal or written communication will become part of the public record, unless the individual expressly requests the City to remove the personal information. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to application.info@mississauga.ca or in writing to the Planning and Building Department at 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1.

Information about Appeals:
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City before the by-law is passed and the proposed Community Improvement Plan is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a part.

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of City of Mississauga Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City before the proposed Community Improvement Plan is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or group on its behalf.

Date of Notice: April 25, 2024

Public Meeting Planning and Developent Committee – Tuesday May 21 @ 6 p.m. – Seasonal and permanent outdoor patios

By Planning & Development

In Person and Virtual Public Meeting
INFORMATION / RECOMMENDATION REPORT NOTICE

Meeting Date and Time:
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive
City’s Proposal:
City of Mississauga (Wards 1 to 11)
File: BL.09-PAT (All Wards)

The City of Mississauga is proposing to amend the Zoning By-law to permit seasonal and permanent outdoor patio uses within the C3 – General Commercial and Exception zones.
File: BL.09-PAT (All Wards)

Meeting Details:
This meeting will be held in person and online. Advance registration is required to make a verbal submission at the meeting virtually. Advance registration is preferred to make a verbal submission at the meeting in person. The proceedings will be streamed live online for the public to view at the following link: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/council-and-committee-videos. If you wish to phone in to listen to the meeting only, please call 905-615-3200, ext. 5423 for instructions.

Options for participating in the meeting are outlined below.

Purpose of Meeting:
 For Planning and Development Committee to receive a report that provides information on the project, addresses issues raised and provides a recommendation on the proposal
 For people to ask questions and share their views about the proposal
 For Planning and Development Committee to make a decision about this project

The report will be available on-line one week prior to the meeting at:
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/planninganddevelopment

For detailed information contact:

City Planner Trista James at 905-615-3200 ext. 5609 or
Trista.James@mississauga.ca

If you would like to share your views and/or be added to the official record, please contact the Planning and Building Department by Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date:
 by mail to 300 City Centre Drive, City Planning Strategies, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1
 by email to application.info@mississauga.ca

Please include your name, your address, and the City’s file number you are providing comments on.

Written Comments:
In order to be received by Committee at the public meeting, written comments must be received no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Submissions are accepted by email at
deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca or by mailing the Planning and Development Committee, 300 City Centre Drive, 2nd Floor, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1. Please include your name, your address, and file number you are providing comments on. Written comments received before, during or after a public meeting but before a by-law is passed receive the same consideration as verbal comments made during a public meeting.

If you wish to be notified of the decision on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request.

How to participate in a public meeting if you wish to make verbal submissions:

Participate Virtually
Advance registration is required to participate and/or make comment virtually at the public meeting. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Any materials you wish to show the Committee during your presentation must be provided as an attachment to the email. Links to cloud services will not be accepted. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.

Residents without access to the internet can participate and/or make comment in the meeting via telephone. To register, please call Angie Melo at 905-615-3200 ext. 5423 no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. You must provide your name, phone number, and file number if you wish to speak to the Committee. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.

Participate In Person
To make a verbal submission in person, advance registration is preferred. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date.

If you are a landlord, please post a copy of this notice where your tenants can see it. We want to make sure they have a chance to take part.

Background Studies:
Planning documents and background material submitted in support this amendment can be obtained by contacting the city planner noted above for more information.

Personal Information:
Individuals should be aware that any personal information in their verbal or written communication will become part of the public record, unless the individual expressly requests the City to remove the personal information. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to application.info@mississauga.ca or in writing to the Planning and Building Department at 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1.

Information about Appeals:
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City before the proposed zoning by-law amendment is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a part. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.

No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

Date of Notice: April 25, 2024

Peel Regional Police Update: Road Safety Initiatives

By Announcement, Resources

As we approach Road Safety Week from May 14-20, 2024, we would like to provide you with an update on Peel Regional Police’s recent efforts to address road safety in Peel Region.

Since the start of this year, there have been multiple collisions across Peel Region resulting in 11 fatalities. This is the highest number of road fatalities we have seen in a 4-month period since 2020. Of the 11 deceased, 8 of them were males between the ages of 19-29 years old. Our data shows that road safety implications have disproportionately higher rates among young males. We are urging everyone, especially young male drivers, to avoid speeding, driving aggressively, driving distracted, or driving impaired.

Peel Regional Police is working diligently to prevent the loss of life on our roads. We have posted a Public Safety Notice on this matter and encourage you to share this message with your communities to amplify our notice for residents to practise safe driving.

Additionally, we would like to bring to your attention recent efforts from the Safer Roads Team (SRT) in arresting a prolific driving offender subject to 5 lifetime driving prohibitions. On Thursday, April 11, 2024, SRT officers arrested 41-year-old Nirmal Singh from Brampton. Since 2017, Nirmal Singh has been convicted of 35 Criminal Code and 8 Provincial Offence Act (POA) charges. Additional information on the charges can be found here.

Road safety is a crucial policing function, and one which all members of Peel Regional Police are committed to addressing. With warmer weather approaching, we will continue our efforts to curb illegal street racing and aggressive high-speed driving in Brampton and Mississauga. In the coming weeks, we will be launching our annual Project E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminating Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere) and Project Noisemaker initiatives aimed at changing poor and aggressive driver behaviour. More details on the launch of these initiatives will be shared in the future.

Celebrate Mississauga Youth Weeks with 12 days of free events and programs

By Announcement, Resources, Youth

Mississauga Youth Weeks offers youth the opportunity to connect with people their age, express their creativity, and try something new while exploring facilities across the city.

The City of Mississauga is excited to introduce Mississauga Youth Weeks – a two-week celebration of youth! From Monday, April 29 to Friday, May 10, Mississauga youth can participate in a variety of fun and exciting registered and drop-in activities at various City facilities, for free. Additionally, at the start of Mississauga Youth Weeks, registration for the Sauga Summer Pass opens for youth ages 12 to 16.

Mississauga Youth Weeks

What

Mississauga Youth Weeks 2024 is an action-packed 12-day celebration with a variety of activities for youth ages 12 to 24, including:

  • Gaming – eSports and board games
  • Sports – Basketball, dodgeball and volleyball games and tournaments
  • Arts – Introduction to crocheting, water colouring and hair braiding
  • Wellness – Session with Ajax, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Service’s facility dog
  • Weight room – Access to machines and equipment
  • Swimming – Aqua fitness, Fun Swims, and water rescues
  • Escape rooms, drama and dance workshops, and more!

There is something for everyone, across many different interests.

Who

Mississauga youth ages 12 to 24

Where

Build a schedule of drop-in programs and pre-register for events at mississauga.ca/MYW.

When

Monday, April 29 to Friday, May 10, 2024

Cost

Free

For a full list of Mississauga Youth Weeks events and activities visit mississauga.ca/MYW.

Register for a Sauga Summer Pass

To register for a Sauga Summer Pass, visit mississauga.ca/summerpass – applications open on Monday, April 29 for youth aged 12 to 16. This seasonal pass includes free access to MiWay bus rides, as well as free participation in public fun swims at all City indoor and outdoor pools, and free access to fitness centres at certain locations (only ages 14-16) from Monday, July 1 to Monday, September 2.

Seasonal operating hours begin at three Community Recycling Centres

By Announcement, Resources

Starting in May, Peel Region starts additional seasonal hours at three Community Recycling Centre (CRC) locations:

Brampton Community Recycling Centre

Regular Hours: Monday – Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Additional Operating Hours:

  • Summer: Monday – Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., May to August
  • Fall: Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., September to October

Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre

Regular Hours: Monday – Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Additional Operating Hours: Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., May to October

Battleford Community Recycling Centre

Regular Hours: Monday – Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Additional Operating Hours:

  • Summer: Monday – Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., May to August
  • Fall: Monday – Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., September to October

Hours of operation remain unchanged at the Fewster, Caledon and Bolton CRCs.

Residents can check the waste sorter to find out if a specific item is accepted at a CRC and how to prepare items for safe disposal. For information about the services available at each CRC location, check peelregion.ca/waste/community-recycling-centres.

 

Circular Innovation Council partners with Peel Region to expand its community-based circular hub

By Announcement, Resources

Virtual Share, Reuse, Repair Hub expands to a new community and grows its resource and business directory

Circular Innovation Council, a national not-for-profit organization focused on accelerating Canada’s transition toward a circular economy, has expanded its virtual community hub in partnership with Peel Region.

Initially launched by Circular Innovation Council in 2022 with support from York Region’s Circular Economy Initiatives Fund, the Share, Reuse, Repair Hub is a community-based virtual resource that provides easy access to share, reuse, repair services in the community. It also offers a platform for local businesses to promote their contribution to the circular economy.

The Hub includes:

  • A directory of 85+ businesses, resources, and events specific to Peel Region and the municipalities of Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga.
  • A new map that allows users to find businesses based on location and categories.
  • Educational information about how different businesses support the circular economy.
  • Listing of local events like repair cafes, swaps, curbside giveaways, and collection drives.
  • 30+ informative virtual resources.
  • Promotional opportunities for local businesses to showcase their sustainable efforts to the local community.

Businesses and organizations that are not currently listed in the directory and want to get involved are encouraged to reach out to Circular Innovation Council by emailing info@ShareReuseRepairHub.ca or submit a request form to be added to the Hub.

“We are pleased to be expanding our Share, Reuse, Repair Hub in collaboration with municipalities like Peel Region who are dedicated to stimulating their local circular economies,” says Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director of Circular Innovation Council. “Share, reuse, and repair are simple – yet essential actions we can easily incorporate into our lives to extend the life of products we use every day. Connecting our communities with the necessary information to seek options that promote share, reuse, repair is critical for driving behaviour change away from our current take-make-waste mindset. We are looking forward to bringing this important resource to additional communities across Canada.”

“We are very excited about our partnership with the Circular Innovation Council’s Share, Reuse, Repair Hub,” says Norman Lee, Director- Waste Management, Peel Region. “Peel is committed to minimizing the impacts of waste in our community. This partnership will lower waste generation and encourage our residents to use the repair, reuse and share services in our community. This in turn will help support our long-term goal of 75% waste diversion from landfills by 2034.”

For more information and to explore the directory, visit ShareReuseRepairHub.ca.

About Circular Innovation Council

Circular Innovation Council is a national, not-for-profit, membership-based organization with over 40 years of experience delivering programming that educates and empowers Canadians to take action on the circular economy and its environmental, economic and social benefits. In concert with our members and partners, we leverage our experience and expertise to deliver on the broad gains inspired by the circular economy through research, policy, programs, and pilots. Our mandate is to accelerate Canada’s transition toward a circular economy by putting concepts into action.

About Peel Region

In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.

On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel’s website.

 

SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Wednesday, May 1st, from approximately 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 1st, from approximately 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Location: 2160 Primate Rd

Addresses Affected: 2087-2179 Primate Rd; 1329 Wealthy Pl        

Project #:  C- 603712

Regional InspectorPhemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #  

437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Wednesday, May 1st, from approximately 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them.  During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function.  A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.

After the water interruption:

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise.  We recommend removing the air by slowly 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 will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds.  Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note:  After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking your water meter (usually located in the basement).  If it is leaking, 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)

Planning and Development Committee Notice: OPA 24-4 W1 – 70 Mississauga Road South

By Announcement, Planning & Development, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko would like you to be informed of a proposed Official Plan Amendment in your neighbourhood.

The applicant is proposing to change the applicable policies in the Port Credit Local Area Plan Special Site to permit a maximum building height of 35 storeys and an additional 898 dwelling units totally 3893 dwelling units over the entire site.  Current Special Site policies permit up to a maximum building height of 29 storeys and a total of 2995 dwelling units.

This Official Plan Amendment application requires a public meeting that has yet to be scheduled.  The City will provide further notice once the required public meeting is scheduled.  The public meeting notice will include further details on how to participate.

The applicant’s studies and concept plans are available for public review at https://yoursay.mississauga.ca/opa-24-4-w1-70-mississauga-road-south. Please review the link to learn more about how to participate and provide feedback.  Please reach out if you have any questions.