Arts on the Credit invites you to join them for the launch of our new 3D virtual art gallery, Dec. 3, 7 pm.
Grab your favourite adult beverage and join us for a stroll through our new gallery, listen to the artists sharing their stories and listen to a fabulous new recording by one of our favourite local musicians. Be among the first to visit the AOTC Virtual Gallery.
November 23, 2020
Today, City staff’s overview presentation of the proposed 2021-2024 Business Plan and 2021 Budget at Budget Committee began with an economic outlook by Andrew Grantham, Executive Director and Senior Economist, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).
Grantham stated, “Like the rest of the country, the Mississauga economy has been severely impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, owing to the strong and swift support from governments and the central bank, the economy is well positioned to rebound from this crisis particularly after a vaccine becomes available.”
2021 Tax Impact
The 2021 impact from the City’s portion on the residential tax bill is proposed at 1 per cent. On the commercial/industrial tax bill, the proposed amount is 0.6 per cent. This does not include impacts from the Region of Peel services.
“COVID-19 has shown the role of local government has never been more important,” said Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO. “Early on, the City took actions to mitigate the financial impact such as temporary staff layoffs, a hiring freeze, discretionary spending review and deferral of some 2020 capital projects. We greatly appreciate the $46 million allocated in August by the federal and provincial governments through the Safe Restart Agreement. Even with this funding, the City will face additional financial challenges and difficult decisions will need to be made. We will continue to seek partnerships and advocate for sustainable long-term funding from the federal and provincial governments.”
“Public health remains our first priority. In 2021, we will continue to manage the financial impacts of the pandemic and eventual recovery from it by providing necessary services that the public rely on while minimizing the property tax required,” said Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer. “We expect 2021 to be another tough year economically for the community and we will continue to look for new sources of funding and savings while staying true to our long-term financial plans. Through diligent monitoring and assessing future business plans and budgets, we will continue to manage the significant financial impacts we are facing from COVID-19.”
The 2021 Budget considers financial recovery strategies, outlined to Budget Committee throughout 2020, to offset budget pressures due to the pandemic. These include:
A presentation on Mississauga’s economic growth story by Bonnie Brown, Director, Economic Development, highlighted that:
“Mississauga’s strong economic fundamentals have helped us weather and respond to the pandemic. However, it is still essential that we continue to support and advocate for our hardest hit businesses. Strategic investments in our small businesses and innovation resources will be critical to the city’s long-term recovery.”
Stormwater Charge
The City’s Stormwater Program is funded by the Stormwater Charge, a dedicated source of funding separate from property taxes. The Stormwater Charge appears on the Region of Peel water bill and in 2021 the rate increase is set at 2 per cent. This means the average residence will see an increase of $2.20 or less.
Fees and Charges
The City’s Budget Committee previously considered new and increased fees and charges for 2021. This included transit fares and fees for Recreation and Parks, Forestry and Environment programs. Additional revenue of approximately $1.9 million is expected from the increases and new fees.
Learn more about the City’s 2021 Business Plan and Budget:
Choose from several ways to get involved and share your thoughts:
The Region of Peel is to present a regional budget in the New Year and the City of Mississauga’s total tax overview will follow the regional budget presentation. Council approval of the budget is to follow Region of Peel’s final budget.
November 23, 2020
The Region of Peel announces Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, has shared his intention to retire as of April 30, 2021. His last day in the office will be March 5, 2021.
Stephen’s long and successful career in public service began in 1985 when he joined the Region as a Finance Officer in Peel Living. He moved into progressively senior roles, leaving the Region briefly to join York Region, and then returning to Peel as the Manager of Finance for Health Services. He has remained dedicated to the Peel community ever since. He became the Director of Business & Information Services for Health Services in 2004 and the Director of Business and Financial Planning in 2009. Stephen has been the Region’s Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer since 2014.
“I would like to sincerely thank Stephen for his excellent leadership skills and dedication to sound financial management during his many years with the Region of Peel,” said Janice Baker, Chief Administrative Officer for the Region of Peel. “Stephen’s tenure with the Region has coincided with Peel’s rapid growth in population and economic expansion, and throughout this time, he has ensured the Region remained fiscally responsible and financially sustainable. The Region has also consistently maintained a Triple-A credit rating under Stephen’s leadership – a standing held by only twelve municipalities in Canada.”
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November 23, 2020
On Wednesday, November 25 at 4 p.m., media are invited to virtually attend Mayor Bonnie Crombie’s weekly press conference focused on the City of Mississauga’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Details
What:
Latest updates and announcements on the City’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mississauga.
When:
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 4 p.m.
Who:
Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie
Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health at Region of Peel
Nancy Macdonald-Duncan, Acting Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management
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 25 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/covid.
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November 21, 2020
Mississauga’s holiday spirit will be celebrated through the virtual lighting of its 35 ft. Christmas Tree at Mississauga Celebration Square. Viewers of the virtual ceremony are invited to join from the comfort of their favorite couches, cozy recliners or reindeer-drawn sleighs as Mayor Crombie and Members of Council light up the Square for the first time this winter.
The MCS Christmas Tree, powered by Alectra, will feature 18,000 dazzling lights.
Beginning November 21, Celebration Square will transform into the Great Bright North with vibrant and festive lighting. Guests planning to walk-through the Square must keep within their household groups and maintain a safe physical distance of two metres at all times.
Light up the Square Virtual Ceremony details
What:
Virtual holiday event to kick off the winter season in Mississauga The virtual broadcast includes Mississauga Mayor, Bonnie Crombie and Members of Council lighting Mississauga Celebration Square for the first time this season. Please note the lighting of the tree was pre-recorded at an earlier date, following all health and safety guidelines.
When:
The ceremony will be pushed live on our social channels on Saturday, November 21 stating at 6 p.m. Not available? No problem. The event will be available on our social media channels after 6 p.m.
Who:
Mississauga Mayor, Bonnie Crombie and Members of Council
Mississauga Celebration Square ambassadors, Mariah Amber and Selena Jasminee
Where:
Find the event on the following social media channels:
Twitter: @citymississauga, @MCSEvents and @Saugaculture
Instagram: mcsevents and saugaculture
Facebook: facebook.com/citymississauga, facebook.com/Mississauga-Celebration-Square and facebook.com/saugaculture
November 20, 2020
Today, as announced by the Government of Ontario, Mississauga, as part of the Region of Peel, was placed in the Grey-Lockdown Level of the Government of Ontario’s Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework as of Monday November 23, 2020.
Measures under Lockdown include, but are not limited to:
“We are seeing the result of rising numbers and outbreaks and have been brought into the highest category of Grey-Lockdown,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “We continue to see a significant amount of community spread as our numbers have continued to climb over the month despite continued efforts and warnings. The second wave of COVID-19 has hit Peel Region harder than anywhere else in the country and we are taking necessary action. It is regrettable we are seeing the closures of non-essential businesses and our facilities but we hope this will help to stop the spread and keep residents safe and healthy.”
The Government of Ontario’s decision to place Peel Region in the Lockdown Level comes as the situation has become critical. Case counts remain high and continue to trend upwards, with the test positivity rate now being the highest in the province.
At the Lockdown Level, broader-scale measures and restrictions, across multiple sectors, have been put in effect to control the transmission of COVID-19. If you have questions about what will be open or impacts to businesses or employment, call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659.
The Government of Ontario’s full framework, including all sector-specific regulations, can be found online.
Impact on City services
The City is assessing the impact on its services and will be providing updates once confirmed through its various channels, including mississauga.ca website, social media and newsletters.
Stay Safe and Help Stop the Spread:
Resources
You can also download the COVID-19 Alert app that can let you know of potential exposures.
The City of Mississauga continues to work closely with its health care partners and the Province and will continue to monitor Mississauga’s and Peel Region’s situation closely.
For the latest updates on the City of Mississauga’s COVID-19 recovery and response visit: mississauga.ca/recovery.
November 19, 2020
The City of Mississauga is looking for public feedback on the future parks at the Lakeview Village Waterfront Development through an online survey launching today. The City wants to better understand what type of experiences and amenities should be prioritized for the future parks.
The Lakeview Village Waterfront Developmentis a significant mixed-use waterfront development on the eastern edge of Mississauga. The area is envisioned to become an important destination in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and beyond. The parks are a significant feature of the development and will provide new opportunities to connect with Lake Ontario. Lakeview Village Waterfront Development parks will serve as destination parks for visitors as well as community parks for the local neighbourhood.
Online Survey Details
What:
A City-run online survey to gather information regarding residents’ and visitors’ priorities for future amenities and experiences at the Lakeview Village Waterfront Development parks.
Who:
Where:
The survey is online at yoursay.mississauga.ca/LakeviewParks
When:
Deadline to complete the survey is Friday, December 4, 2020.
Feedback from the survey will help inform how the future parks are developed. For more information about the Lakeview Village Waterfront Development parks, visit yoursay.mississauga.ca/LakeviewParks or email park.planning@mississauga.ca.
November 19, 2020
Dear Customer,
The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a reliable supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do the work. In the next few days, we will be working in your area and will have to turn off your water for a few hours.
Your water will be turned off on Friday, November 27, 2020 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, if the weather is bad or if a problem arises, we will reschedule the work and will let you know the new date and time.
When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. If this happens, you can remove the air by briefly 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 should only have to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds, but keep running it until the water is clear and any vibration or noise has stopped.
If your water meter starts to leak, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:
SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTIFICATION
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date: and Time: Friday, November 27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: 1386 Glenwood Drive
Addresses Affected:
1412, 1406, 1396, 1386, 1384, 1366, 1362, 1354, 1343, 1353, 1363, 1373, 1383, 1389, 1397 and 1405 Glenwood Drive.
201 and 219 Mineola Road
November 19, 2020
Dear Customer,
The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a reliable supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do the work. In the next few days, we will be working in your area and will have to turn off your water for a few hours.
Your water will be turned off on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, if the weather is bad or if a problem arises, we will reschedule the work and will let you know the new date and time.
When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. If this happens, you can remove the air by briefly 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 should only have to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds, but keep running it until the water is clear and any vibration or noise has stopped.
If your water meter starts to leak, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:
SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTIFICATION
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date: and Time: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: 2083 Redan Drive
Addresses Affected:
2047, 2053, 2059, 2065, 2071, 2077, 2083, 2089, 2095, 2082,
2076, 2070, 2064, 2058, 2052 and 2046 891, 885, 879, 873, 567 and 886 Whitney Drive
2101 Breezy Brae Drive
November 18, 2020
Today at General Committee, staff were directed to prepare a temporary use by-law effective to December 31, 2021, to permit outdoor retail sales and display and outdoor recreational and entertainment establishments.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City has received several requests for outdoor uses which are not permitted in the zoning by-law. To support Mississauga’s businesses and/or charitable ventures, the City can temporarily permit outdoor retail sales and display and temporary outdoor recreational and entertainment establishments in appropriate zones.
A statutory public meeting scheduled for December 9, 2020 is required to enact the temporary use by-law. If moved by Council next week, enforcement of the zoning by-law provisions which currently do not permit outdoor retail sales and display and outdoor recreational and entertainment establishments will be suspended until the public meeting takes place and the temporary use by-law enacted.
What:
Public meeting with respect to permitting outdoor retail sales and display and outdoor recreational and entertainment establishments and for the public to ask questions and share views about the proposal.
Options for participating in the meeting outlined below.
Who:
When:
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Time:
9:30 a.m.
Where:
This will be a virtual meeting. Mississauga’s Council Chamber is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The proceedings will be live-streamed online for the public to view at the following link: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/council-and-committee-videos.
If you do not have access to the internet and wish to phone in to listen to the meeting only, please call 905-615-3200, extension 3795 by 4.p.m. on the Monday prior to the meeting for instructions.
Submit a Written Submission:
If you would like to share your views, please submit to the City Clerks Office by 4 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting:
In order to be received by Council at the meeting, written comments must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please include your name, your address and subject matter on your submission. Written comments received before, during or after a Council meeting but before a by-law is passed, receive the same consideration as verbal comments made during a Council meeting.
Participate Virtually With Verbal Submission:
Advance registration is required to participate and/or make comments in the virtual public meeting. Please fill out the Request to Speak form no later than Monday at 4 p.m. prior to the meeting date.
Any materials you wish to show 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, via computer, smartphone or tablet, can participate and/or make comments in the meeting via telephone. To register, please call City Clerks Office staff at 905-615-3200, extension 3795 no later than Monday at 4 p.m. prior to the meeting date. You must provide your name and phone number if you wish to speak. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.
