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Share Your Feedback on Proposed New Marina and Waterfront Park in Port Credit – September 14 to October 31, 2023

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

The City has plans to build a new marina and waterfront park at 1 Port Street East in Port Credit. Before we can do this, we need to complete an Environmental Assessment (EA) – a public consultation and a review of the impact of the proposal on the environment.

This project includes adding fill to the lake to create new land along the existing break wall. This will provide an opportunity to continue the site’s historic marina function, support marina and business activity, create new a waterfront park and improve habitat. The site is one of the few deep-water harbours on the north shore of Lake Ontario and an important part of Mississauga’s tourism and waterfront parks strategies.

From September 14 to October 31, 2023, take part in the virtual Public Information Centre #3. View the project documents, including the online presentation and draft EA document, and share your feedback through an online survey.

The City will be holding a pop-up event with staff available to answer questions and discuss the project. Pop-up event details will be made available on the project website.

Learn more and take the survey

MTO Advises Significant Delay for Construction of Ogden Pedestrian Bridge

By Announcement, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

Received August 31, 2023 from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Update on opening date received November 23, 2023.

The Ogden Pedestrian Bridge was initially scheduled for completion by the end of August 2023/start of the fall school year. Due to numerous underground and aboveground utility conflicts, the opening of the pedestrian bridge is delayed, with an opening date in late summer 2024 now projected.

At this time, the contractor has progressed with the subsurface concrete and pier column works, and expects to have the entire substructure complete within three weeks. The steel truss sections are currently in fabrication and are projected to be installed in early October 2023.  The concrete deck on the truss and associated concrete approach ramps will follow thereafter.

The school boards were advised on June 21st, 2023 with respect to a delay in the re-opening of the Ogden Bridge to late November 2023 (from late August 2023) and were advised earlier this week of the new projected opening date. A bussing service, provided by the school boards for the affected students, similar to what was implemented from March 20th to June 30th this year, was to be reimplemented starting in September and will now extended from the previously noted November completion date to the newly revised late summer 2024 completion date and this bussing service will be updated/revised as construction of the Ogden Pedestrian Bridge progresses.”

Contact information for this Ontario Ministry of Transportation project:

qewdixie@ghd.com

905 247 8730

qewdixie.com

Notice of Bus Stop Impact: #0709 – NB Hurontario St at South Service Rd | Wednesday, August 30, 2023

By Hurontario LRT, Resources, Ward 1

Please be advised of the following stop impacts. See the related details below:

Stop(s) Impacted:  No. 0709: NB Hurontario St at South Service Rd

Temporary Stop Location:

0330 – NB Hurontario St at Hampshire Cres (230m south)

0728 – NB Hurontario St at North Service Rd (500m north)

Routes Impacted: 2 North

Date and Time: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 @ 7:00am

Estimated Duration: until Wednesday, August 30, 2023 @ 5:00pm

Event Type: HuLRT

Agency: Mobilinx

Notes:

–             Stops will remain accessible;

–             No detours required.

Notice of Detour: Route 8 between Cawthra Road and Port Credit Go | Thursday, August 31, 2023

By Hurontario LRT, Resources, Ward 1

Please be advised of the following detour. See details below:

Location of Impact: Between Cawthra Road and Port Credit Go Station

Date and Time: Thursday, August 31, 2023 – 7:00am Mineola Road Closure: Construction

Estimated Duration: Thursday, August 31, 2023 – 7:00pm

Routes Impacted: 8

Impacted Stops:
Stops missed:
8 North – 0336, 0324, 0334, 0380, 0381, 0382, 0384, 0385, 0386
8 South – 0367, 0368, 0854, 0369, 0370, 0371, 0372, 0373, 0374,
0375, 0376, 0335, 0337, 0339

Agency: Mobilinx

Notes:

Expect significant delays due to lane closure

GO Bus Route 21/27 (Milton) Service Adjustments

By Resources

Several times a year Metrolinx reviews and adjusts schedules network-wide to ensure GO Transit and UP Express services align with customer needs, while allocating resources to where they are needed most.

In response to ridership needs, starting September 2, 2023, two new weekday early morning eastbound trips on Route 21 will operate between Milton and Union Station Bus Terminal, with arrivals at Union set for 6:00 am and 6:30 am. This is in addition to an existing trip that arrives at 5:20 am.

Also starting September 2, GO Transit will extend all GO Bus Route 27 trips to originate/terminate at Milton GO instead of Meadowvale GO. This enhancement offers Milton customers two-way off-peak and weekend GO Bus service between Milton and both sides of TTC’s Line 1 at Yorkdale and Finch stations. Additionally, this enables off-peak and weekend travel between Milton and Meadowvale.

In response to low ridership on GO Bus Route 21, service frequency on this route will be adjusted, starting September 2, 2023, as follows:

  • The number of daily trips between Milton and Finch Station will increase from 18 trips/day to 50 trips/day.
  • On weekdays, most 21A trips between Oakville and Milton will now run hourly instead of every 30 minutes.
  • On weekday evenings, 21B trips between Clarkson and Lisgar GO will run hourly instead of every 30 minutes. On weekends, service will also run hourly instead of every 30 minutes.
  • Most 21C trips between Port Credit and Erindale GO on weekdays and weekends will run hourly instead of every 30 minutes.
  • New weekend service offering, 36 trips/weekend day will operate between Milton and Finch Station – hourly two-way service.

Any changes to schedules that require riders to make alternate arrangements are made with special consideration, and we appreciate that recent changes to Bus Route21 have been frustrating for some commuters in your city/community/riding.

Customers are encouraged to visit Triplinx.ca to plan their trip and understand their travel options.

Milton Transit also offers on-demand transit options, with information available on their website.

 

September GO Service Changes

By Announcement, Resources

Several times a year, Metrolinx reviews and adjusts schedules network-wide to ensure GO Transit and UP Express services align with customer needs, while allocating resources to where they are needed most.

Upcoming changes on the Lakeshore West lines.

To better accommodate your schedules, most trips will be adjusted to depart either earlier or later.

Starting Tuesday September 5, 2023:

  • Certain trips may depart up to eight minutes earlier or up to nine minutes later than their previous schedule. Please check your schedules before you travel.
  • For Peel customers at our Mississauga stations, certain trips may depart up to eight minutes earlier or up to nine minutes later than their previous schedule. Please check your schedules before you travel.

Importantly, these adjustments will not affect the frequency of service you have come to rely on.

As you travel, we recommend listening closely to announcements on your train for specific directions. There might be instances where you’ll need to switch platforms at Union Station to continue your journey.

Customers are encouraged to visit Triplinx.ca to plan their trip and understand their travel options.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these service changes, including ways to address any constituent concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – 988 Pelham Ave – Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time:         Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Location:                    988 Pelham Ave                    

Addresses Affected:  988-1011 Pelham Ave

Project #:                   C-603301

Regional Inspector:  John Sedore

Telephone #               416-706-1114 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, August 30,  2023, from approximately 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.  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.

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)

Temporary Closure of Mineola Road East at Hurontario Street for Pole Installations Thursday August 31, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

By Hurontario LRT, Resources, Ward 1

What work is taking place?

As utility upgrades progress in the area, crews will be installing electrical poles on Mineola Road East near Hurontario Street. This will involve the closure of a portion of Mineola Road East on Thursday August 31, 2023. The work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. During this closure, there will be no turns permitted from Hurontario Street onto Mineola Road East. There will be no through access from Mineola Road onto Hurontario Street.

Detour access to Mineola Street East will be maintained via Hurontario Street, Pinewood Trail and Goldthorpe Road.

Please note that emergency vehicle access will not be maintained during the closure.

MiWay Route 8 will be affected by the closure of Mineola Road East and there will be no transit service on Mineola Road East/Atwater Avenue. Instead, the route will travel along Cawthra Road to Lakeshore Road. Visit www.miway.ca/updates for updates.

Please note, work may be rescheduled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. If you require the most up-to-date information, please reach out to peel@metrolinx.com and our team will provide you with e-updates of this work.

TIMING

• Mineola Road East will be closed on August 31, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Work could be rescheduled and delayed due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

TRAFFIC DETAILS

• Detour access to Mineola Street East will be maintained via Hurontario Street, Pinewood Trail and Goldthorpe Road.

• Please follow detour and other traffic signs. Watch for slow moving vehicles entering and exiting work areas.

• Remember to reduce your speed when approaching work zones.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

• Every effort will be made to minimize disruptions.

• Residents and businesses near the work site can expect to hear noise and vibration caused by trucks, excavators, loaders, tri-axles, backhoes, and other construction equipment related to this work.

TRANSIT DETAILS

• MiWay’s Route 8 will be on detour during this closure. It will not service Avenue and Mineola Road East. Instead, the route will travel along Cawthra Road to Lake Shore Road.

• Visit www.miway.ca/updates for updates on your bus route.

• Watch for additional signs directing passengers.

PEDESTRIAN DETAILS

• Please take care when travelling near construction areas.

• Watch for additional signs directing pedestrians as detours will be required.

• Clear and defined walking paths will be maintained during construction to ensure pedestrian safety.

CONTACT US

• Metrolinx has a dedicated community relations team in place to work with residents in Peel region through the construction and operation of this transformational transit project.

• 24-hour line 416-202-7500.

Contact Us:
Call us: 416-202-7500
Write to us at: peel@metrolinx.com
Find us on Twitter @HMcCallionLine
Visit the website and sign up for our newsletter: www.metrolinx.com/hazelmccallionline

Public Meeting – Planning and Development Committee – September 18th, 2023 – 1580 – 1650 Dundas Street East

By Planning & Development, Ward 1

In Person and Virtual Public Meeting
RECOMMENDATION REPORT NOTICE

Meeting Date and Time:

Monday, September 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Place:

Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive

Applicant’s Proposal:

1580 – 1650 Dundas Street East, south side of Dundas Street East on both sides of Mattawa Avenue

Application submitted by: 4Q Commercial WP Inc.

Files:  OZ/OPA 22-22 W1 and 21T-M 22-4 W1

The applicant is proposing to change the official plan and zoning to permit a mixed use development that will include residential, ground floor commercial, a public park and open space. A total of 3,027 residential units are proposed within seven buildings with maximum heights between 12 and 18 storeys, three buildings with maximum heights between 29 and 41 storeys and three blocks of townhouses.

The proposed development has been planned to accommodate a future extension of Blundell Road while retaining Mattawa Avenue.  The proposal also includes internal private condominium roads.  There is also a request to approve a Plan of Subdivision to create blocks for the development and a new public park.  The remediation of potential on-site contamination will be evaluated through the review of these applications and addressed in the Corporate Report.

NOTE: These applications were appealed by the applicant to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) on April 3, 2023. A case management conference has been scheduled for October 31, 2023.

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:

The City held a Public Meeting on June 26, 2023. At the upcoming meeting, Planning and Building staff will present a report addressing issues raised and will provide a recommendation on the proposal. Planning and Development Committee will make a decision about this project at this meeting.

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 Paul Stewart at 905‑615-3200 ext. 5813 or paul.stewart@mississauga.ca

If you would like to share your views and/or you wish to be notified of further meetings or be added to the mailing list, 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, 6th floor, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1
  • by email to info@mississauga.ca
  • please include your name, your address, and application number or address of the property 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 application number or address of the property 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.

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 application 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 available at: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/development-applications.

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:

This matter has been appealed by the landowner to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) on the grounds that a decision has not been made by the municipality on the development application within the prescribed period of time.  Any person who may wish to participate in the OLT matter will need to approach OLT directly to request standing

Date of Notice:  August 24, 2023

Keep Road Safety in Mind as New School Year Begins

By Announcement, Youth

Mississauga roads will get busier once again as thousands of students, from pre-school to college and university, head back to school starting Tuesday, September 5. Students will be walking, riding their bikes and scooters, taking school buses or MiWay buses, and being driven to and from school. The City of Mississauga reminds all road users to stay alert and be aware when using roads to help prevent collisions.

“I urge all road users to remain attentive and take precautions to prevent collisions during the busy travel periods. Our students deserve to be safe in and out of the classroom,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “As a driver, slow down and watch for students, especially in school zones, and stop for school buses when you see their red lights flashing. If you’re a student, stay alert and be aware while making your way to and from school. Remember, stay safe and have a great first day back!”

The City has more than 215 school crossing guards at more than 160 locations who will be ready on the first day of school to help elementary school students cross the road safely. The City’s Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee conducts site inspections and safety reviews at or near schools on request to help improve student safety at any school location.

“We’re continuing to work towards our commitment of achieving Vision Zero in Mississauga and keeping students safe on our roads,” said Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works. “This year so far, we’ve placed speed cameras in 38 school zones to help combat speeding on our roadways. On high-speed City roadways, we’ve lowered speed limits from 70 km/h to 60 km/h  to help reduce the risk of collisions and make City roads safer for all users. We’ve also started to implement Pedestrian and Bike Head Start Signals at intersections to give pedestrians and cyclists a five-second head start to cross the road before vehicles.”

The City also has a School Walking Routes program that promotes active travel, such as walking, biking or using a mobility device, to and from school. School Route signs installed around the neighbourhood guide students on their way to school and alert drivers to watch for children.

For more road safety information and additional safety tips visit, mississauga.ca/roadsafety. For more information about Vision Zero, visit mississauga.ca/visionzero.

Safety tips for families who walk, cycle or take a bus to school:

Plan and practise your school route as a household ahead of time, including safe places to cross the street.
When possible, always use crosswalks or crossrides to cross the street. Walk your bike or scooter across roads when no crossrides are available.
Look both ways before you cross the road to make sure the intersection or crosswalk is clear of vehicles.
If your route to school is near a railway crossing, make sure to follow all railway-crossing safety rules.
When waiting for a school bus or MiWay bus, stand back from the curb and don’t approach the bus until it comes to a full stop.
Follow the instructions of your school crossing guard.
Wear a helmet when biking, skateboarding or riding your scooter to and from school and obey all signs, laws and signals.
Safety tips for drivers:
Be alert, obey the posted speed limits, and follow the rules at drop-off and pick-up locations to help keep everybody safe.
When stopping or parking for school drop-off or pick-up, do not block sightlines near crosswalks or intersections. Never pick-up or drop-off in a spot where your student must cross the road between stopped cars.
Look out for students walking or rolling, especially when turning and in areas with many stopped cars.
At stop signs, drivers are required to come to a complete stop and yield the appropriate right-of-way before proceeding through the intersection. This includes the stop sign held by a school crossing guard.
At crossings, check the entire crosswalk for pedestrians and cyclists, and do not proceed until they have completed the crossing.
Stop for school buses and don’t attempt to pass them. Do not go until the red lights stop flashing.
Avoid distractions when driving including looking at your phone or drinking coffee.
Consider leaving the car at home. If you normally drive to the bus stop, consider walking instead. If you must drive, consider driving partway and walking the rest of the way to reduce congestion and improve safety in front of the school.