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Bringing more housing choices to Mississauga: Learn more and have your voice heard

By Announcement

The City is reviewing ways to give residents more flexibility to build semi-detached and smaller detached homes in residential neighbourhoods.

Mississauga needs more housing options for families, older adults, students and the next generation who want to live in the city. Currently, many homes in Mississauga neighbourhoods are located on large lots with two or fewer residents. The result is that some neighbourhoods are seeing their populations shrink despite a city-wide need for more housing.

The City’s Zoning By-law regulates the types of buildings that can be built in different parts of the city and how those buildings are used. Updating the city’s neighbourhood zoning to allow more semi-detached and smaller detached homes is one way to add density in a gentle way. It’s also a creative way to bring more housing to areas of the city which lack open parcels of developable land.

The City is holding three community meetings to get feedback on its neighbourhood zoning review. This includes:

  • Allowing more semi-detached homes to be built in residential areas that have historically allowed only detached homes
  • Updating lot requirements to allow for smaller-sized detached homes
  • Simplifying single-detached neighbourhood zones in the City’s Zoning By-law

The aim is to give residents more flexibility and low-rise housing options on their properties by removing barriers for detached and semi-detached homes on smaller lots.

The neighbourhood zoning review is the next phase in the City’s Increasing Housing Choices in Neighbourhoods (IHCN) work. Since 2021, IHCN has established new rules for additional residential units such as garden suites, garage conversions and laneway suites as well as fourplexes.

Meeting Details

What: Neighbourhood zoning review virtual community engagement meetings

When: There are three virtual sessions available for different areas of the city:

  • Northern Mississauga (Wards 5, 9, 10, 11): Thursday, November 7 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Central Mississauga (Wards 3, 4, 6, 7): Thursday, November 14 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Southern Mississauga (Wards 1, 2, 8): Thursday, November 21 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to attend the session tailored for their area, but are welcome to join any meeting that fits their schedule. The City’s Find My Ward map is available for those who want to determine the most appropriate meeting date based on their area.

For those unable to attend, a recorded presentation will be posted on the project website once the meetings are complete. Comments and questions are welcome anytime.

Where: Register online by visiting the YourSay – Increasing Housing Choices in Neighbourhoods website.

Background

  • Mississauga City Council supports exploring policies to introduce gentle density and build more housing.
  • In 2021, the City launched the Increasing Housing Choices in Neighbourhoods (IHCN) study to find ways to bring more housing choices to neighbourhoods.
  • In late 2023, the City updated its Official Plan and Zoning By-law to make it easier for homeowners to build:
    • Up to two additional residential units (ARUs) in addition to the primary home; or
    • A new fourplex on a lot (or convert their home into four separate units)
  • IHCN stemmed from Mississauga’s 2017 Making Room for the Middle affordable housing strategy. At the time, the City was one of the first municipalities in Canada to develop a housing strategy focused on middle-income earners.
  • Increasing the supply and variety of homes across Mississauga is a primary action in the City’s Housing Action Plan. Visit Growing Mississauga to learn more about the City’s efforts to get more homes built, streamline building approvals and make homes more affordable.

Visit the City’s Guide to Planning and Development to learn more about housing, growth and development in Mississauga.

November 4, 2024
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Community Engagement for Programming at Carmen Corbasson

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1
Progress is taking place at the Carmen Corbasson Community Centre and program planning is underway!

As part of our planning process, we’d like to engage with the community to inform the programming offerings within the facility to ensure we’re meeting needs.  As part of our efforts to get feedback from residents, we will be conducting the following:

Online survey
The online survey will run from November 1st – 30th
Questions will include needs and preferences specific to recreation and culture programs along with barriers residents may face accessing program at Carmen Corbasson Community Centre
In-person engagement session 
Tuesday, November 26th, 4:00-5:00 pm, Mississauga Seniors Centre, Lucy Turnbull Room
Virtual engagement session
Wednesday, November 27th, 5:00-6:00 pm, Webex

November 1, 2024
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Neighbourhood Zoning Review: Join a Virtual Community Meeting Mississauga South November 21st

By Announcement, Events, Planning & Development, Ward 1

Mississauga needs more housing options for families, older adults, students and the next generation who want to live in the city.

Currently, many homes in our neighbourhoods are located on large lots with two or fewer residents. The result is that some neighbourhoods are seeing their populations shrink despite a city-wide need for more housing.

The City’s Zoning By-law regulates the types of buildings that can be built in different parts of the city and how those buildings are used. Updating the City’s neighbourhood zoning to allow more housing choices like semi-detached and smaller detached homes is one way to add density in a gentle way.

You’re invited to join an upcoming virtual community meeting to learn more about the neighbourhood zoning review:

* Northern Mississauga (Wards 5, 9, 10, 11): Thursday, November 7 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

* Central Mississauga (Wards 3, 4, 6, 7): Thursday, November 14 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

* Southern Mississauga (Wards 1, 2, 8): Thursday, November 21 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to attend the session for their ward, but are welcome to join any meeting that fits their schedule.

Learn more and register

November 1, 2024
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Changes to School Zones Speed Limits

By Announcement, Issues, Stephen’s Initiatives

I have heard you!

Over the past several months, residents have shared their concerns and frustrations with the reduced speed limit in school zones well past school hours and extra-curricular activities.

Currently they are now 30km/h and you may recall prior to that it was always 40km/h.  Automated Speed enforcement will still continue to operate under the new changes.

I brought forward a motion to General Committee on October 23, 2024, to have school zone speeds reconsidered. At Council on October 30, 2024, my motion was approved.

Resolution #0222-2024 Moved by Councillor Dasko, Seconded by Councillor Butt:

That Recommendations GC-0450-2024 – GC 0475-2024 as contained in the General Committee Report 17-2024 – dated October 23, 2024 be approved with the exception of GC-0457-2024 that is amended to:

GC-0457-2024: That the current speed limit designation of 30 km/h in school zones on local roadways as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated October 9, 2024, and entitled  “School Zone Speed Limits on Local Roadways” be amended to reflect time of day enforcement, between the hours of 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday year-round.

Monday to Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. will be 40km/h.  Weekends will be 40km/h.

Currently City staff are working on implementing these changes and I and will keep you up to date.

November 1, 2024
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Water Interruption Notice – C-603751 47 Ben Machree Dr, Mississauga Thursday, November 7th

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

Dear Customer:

The Peel Region 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 Thursday, November 7th, 9:00am to 5:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

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). 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 the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Thursday, November 7th, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Location:  47 Ben Machree Dr

Addresses Affected: 38 to 61 and both 69/72 Ben Machree Dr

Project #: C-603751

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #               437-220-8917

 905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

October 30, 2024
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Discover what matters: how the Budget empowers you as a resident

By Announcement, Food for thought

Mississauga begins budget process with launch of proposed 2025-2028 Business Plan & 2025 Budget

Ever wonder how your tax dollars are spent or how the City prioritizes its investments? The City’s proposed 2025-2028 Business Plan & 2025 Budget, presented in the budget document, can help answer questions including ones commonly asked by residents like, “how will this year’s budget impact my taxes?” or “how does the City prioritize certain projects?”.  

By diving into the budget document, you’ll be able to discover how decisions are made on everything from infrastructure improvements to community programs and transit. The budget helps understand how the City improves quality of life, the services we rely on, and even the future of our neighbourhoods. 

Mississauga plans and budgets for activities and programs through three planning phases: the current budget year, in this case 2025; the four-year plan, 2025–2028; and the 10-year capital program, 2025–2034. This multi-year approach allows the City to respond to political, economic, social and environmental circumstances. 

Find the 2025-2028 Business Plan & 2025 Budget document here.  

Cover of Proposed Budget Plan

About the City’s 2025-2028 Business Plan & 2025 Budget  

Mississauga delivers over 200 services to taxpayers including public transit, fire & emergency services, libraries, recreation programs, snow clearing, parks and many more. The corporate priorities which guide the development of the budget are:  

  1. Deliver the right services 
  2. Maintain City Infrastructure 
  3. Advance on the City’s strategic vision 
  4. Implement cost containment strategies

Budget Book Infographic

How to use the budget document

By taking the time to understand the City’s budget, you can gain insights into key priorities that impact you the most. This can help you identify areas of the budget that you might want to provide feedback on or advocate for in our upcoming Budget Committee meetings. The budget plays a significant role in shaping our city, so it’s important to take the time to read and understand it. For the full budget schedule, learn more here. 

Detailed information within the budget document 

Volume I of the budget document introduces the business planning and budgeting process and priorities. It relates the 2025-2028 Business Plan & 2025 Budget to the City’s Strategic Plan. It provides the big picture including total planned revenue and expenses, the property tax increase required, the capital budget and how it is financed, benchmarking against other municipalities, and information about Mississauga. 

Volume II presents each service area’s business plan and budget and provides a comprehensive overview of the department’s activities and objectives. The business plans share visuals and infographics to convey the proposed 2025 Budget, forecasts for 2025-2028 and the 10-year capital forecast.  

Volume III offers further depth of detail for the information presented in Volumes I and II, as well as information about the City’s reserves and reserve funds. 

Some new initiatives proposed for 2025 

  • Opening of the new Fire Station 124 and adding Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services Communications Operators, Vehicle Technicians and Training Officers. 
  • MiWay service expansion with an additional 120,000+ transit service hours to improve capacity on major routes for increased ridership.
  • Additional By-law Enforcement Officers for Apartment Rental Compliance, Proactive Inspections and other emerging issues.

Next steps 

Residents are invited to provide feedback on the proposed 2025-2028 Business Plan & 2025 budget via scheduled Budget Committee meetings.  

Budget Committee meeting dates 

All Budget Committee meetings are open to the public. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 18, at 9:30 a.m.  

Additional meetings include: 

  • November 19, 25*, 27* (*if required) 

The full schedule of meetings is available online at Council and Committees Calendar Listings. If you miss a live meeting, you can always watch it at a later time as all Budget Committee meetings are recorded and made live for the public. 

 For more information on the City’s Budget process, visit mississauga.ca/budget. 

October 29, 2024
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JTLCA Open House Event – November 26th, 6:30pm – Small Arms Inspection Building

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Open House, to be held Tuesday, November 26th 6:30 – 8:30pm at the Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB).

This is an opportunity to share updates on progress as we look ahead to the future to opening and to welcome input on the management policies for the new conservation area.

 

Drop-in Open House style event there will be many opportunities to connect and answer questions about the project, and CVC staff will be present with poster boards, rotating video presentations (ie drone videos, etc.) and some of the prints of this summers Morphology shots from August.

 

More information: Event Page and Registration page – while registration is not required, it does help us plan for number of attendees for the evening.

October 29, 2024
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Multiple Firearms Seized Following the Execution of Search Warrants

By Announcement, Issues

Today, October 28, 2024, Peel Regional Police announced the results of Project Sledgehammer, an investigation targeting a group suspected of drug trafficking in Peel Region and across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Between July and September 2024, officers from the Specialized Enforcement Bureau conducted the investigation which resulted in multiple firearms seized. In September 2024, investigators with the assistance of Waterloo Regional Police, York Regional Police and RCMP conducted five residential search warrants in the GTA, resulting in the following:

  • 11 firearms
  • 32 prohibited magazines
  • Over 900 rounds of ammunition
  • 53 Glock selector switches
  • Over $20K in drugs
  • 5 individuals arrested, aged 20-61
  • Nearly 160 charges laid ranging from possession of a loaded firearm, possession for the purpose of trafficking, fail to comply with release order, and more.

Peel Regional Police remains committed to seizing every illegal firearm in our community and arresting those responsible for terrorizing residents. The widespread availability of illegal firearms represents an immediate and serious threat to the safety of our community. We remain resolute in our mission to disrupt and dismantle these criminal networks, deploying significant resources to combat this issue. In 2024, we have achieved unprecedented success, with record-breaking investigations, arrests, and charges related to violent crimes.

To view additional information on the investigation, including the individuals that have been arrested and charged, please find the news release here: https://x.com/PeelPolice/status/1850968548471873541

October 28, 2024
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