August 6, 2019
Please be advised that the City of Mississauga’s Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program will be accepting applications on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 until Friday, November 8, 2019 at 9:00 p.m.
Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program
The program will provide windrow snow clearing service after every snow plowing operation from December 2, 2019 to March 27, 2020. A space approximately three metres (10 feet) wide will be cleared in the windrow to allow room for one car to pass.
Windrows will be cleared after active snow plowing operations have been completed. Residents should allow up to 36 hours after the end of a snow storm for their windrow to be cleared. Clearing to bare pavement cannot be guaranteed.
Eligible Residents
Residents who are 65 years and older in 2019 and individuals who are physically disabled can apply for the Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program. The cost to participate is $200. This amount is non-refundable. Applicants who qualify for financial assistance may be eligible to receive the service at no cost.
How to Apply
Residents can visit the City’s website www.mississauga.ca/windrow to download an application form. Application packages are also available at Community Centres, Recreation Customer Service Centre and the Mississauga Seniors’ Centre.
Program Promotions
The program will be promoted through community centres, libraries, community directories, the City’s website, social media, a news release, digital/print ads and other digital channels.
July 30, 2019
The City of Mississauga received $667,953 in funding through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) as part of the Government of Ontario’s Main Street Revitalization Initiative.
“I’d like to thank the Government of Ontario for recognizing that main streets are at the heart of well-planned, complete cities. It’s important that we continue to invest in enhancing these thriving pockets in our city for the benefit of residents, tourists and local businesses,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Small businesses help empower and strengthen our neighbourhoods, create jobs and support the growth of our economy. These investments will help boost the BIA’s efforts to draw tourism, promote small businesses and attract investment. When small businesses thrive, Mississauga thrives.”
“On behalf of the residents of Ward 1 and our exceptional Port Credit BIA Administration and Board members, I would like to also thank the Government of Ontario and AMO’s contribution to our community” said Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko.
The Main Street Revitalization Initiative is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and administered by AMO. The funding is being distributed among Mississauga’s four Business Improvement Areas (BIAs): Clarkson, Malton, Port Credit and Streetsville as well as the downtown.
“I’d like to congratulate Port Credit on the completion of their Main Street Revitalization project. Vibrant main streets in Mississauga help attract visitors, create jobs and increase the competitiveness of small businesses, which are the backbone of our communities,” said Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “The Main Street Revitalization Initiative helps communities enhance and revitalize main streets and demonstrates that Ontario is open for business.”
“We’ve identified priority projects through consultation with ward councillors and the BIAs. Projects will focus on Mississauga’s downtown core and key neighbourhoods,” said Paul Mitcham, Commissioner, Community Services. “Continued partnerships with our BIAs are imperative in order to enhance our streetscapes and drive economic success.”
The first beautification project to be completed in Mississauga was the installation of new waste receptacles in Port Credit, aimed at keeping its main streets clean. Other beautification projects being managed by the City’s BIA’s include enhanced signage, benches, new planters and flowers.
Mitcham added, “These enhancements will help create a cleaner and greener city that will attract residents and visitors to Mississauga’s diverse neighbourhoods, while benefiting its robust small business community.”
Program guidelines state that the funding must apply to work that has been endorsed through a Community Improvement Plan or municipal physical infrastructure priorities that involves construction, renewal, renovation or redevelopment. The City is not required to contribute or match funding for this initiative and will have until March 2020 to use the funding.
BACKGROUND
BIAs are vibrant networks of community members dedicated to Mississauga’s unique neighbourhoods and villages. As valued City partners and champions of the communities they serve, BIAs oversee the beautification and maintenance of neighbourhoods, promote and support local businesses and implement programs and activities that benefit both residents and visitors. The City supports the BIAs in advancing their projects and creating a world-class city where people can live, work and play.
The Main Street Revitalization Initiative provides $26 million in funding to help municipal governments undertake main street revitalization activities that support and benefit small businesses. All municipalities are eligible for funding and the funding formula was established without the need for an application or matching funds.
For more information on the Main Street Revitalization Initiative, visit amo.on.ca/MainStreetRevitalizationInitiative.
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Pictured: Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko, MPP Mississauga-Malton Deepak Anand, MPP Mississauga-Lakeshore Rudy Cuzzetto, MPP Mississauga-Streetsville Nina Tangri and representatives from Mississauga’s four BIAs.
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Pictured: Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko, MPP Mississauga-Malton Deepak Anand, MPP Mississauga-Lakeshore Rudy Cuzzetto, MPP Mississauga-Streetsville Nina Tangri and representatives from Mississauga’s four BIAs.
Mark your calendar!
August 1, 2019 Port Credit Slow Roll Community Bike Ride
Departure 7 pm sharp from J.C. Saddington Park, North Parking lot.
Attention: new Slow Roll participants, arrive early to sign in and complete waiver if necessary.
(2018 participants’ waiver remains active)
First option: 5.1 km route east along the Waterfront Trail to Lakefront Promenade Park and return to J.C. Saddington Park. Return total distance about 10.3 km. Approx. time 1 hour and 10 minutes. https://www.plotaroute.com/route/802407
Second optional 8.5 km route east along the Waterfront Trail to Marie Curtis Park and return 17.1 km. Approx travel time 1 hour 30 minutes. View route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/881935
We setup at 6 pm for registration, pictures and reconnecting with our Slow Roll friends.
Bert’s Sports Excellence Bicycle technicians on site providing adjustments and minor tune-ups. Also, all new participants receive a complimentary 2019 Port Credit Slow Roll Gold T-shirt with the new exciting design and colour.
Led bike lights and bells available free of charge compliments of the City of Mississauga Transportation and Works Department.
Port Credit Slow Roll Facebook Group. Join to view exciting pictures of past rides and events. Our FB group is a great source of cycling ideas and information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/211828552750296/?ref=bookmarks
Weather cancellation will occur on the event day no later than 3 hours prior to departure time.
To receive weather cancellations register at pcslowroll@gmail.com
On Saturday August 10th, One World LLC will be hosting Mississauga’s first Water Lantern Festival at Port Credit Memorial Park. Common in Southeast Asia, water lanterns made from wood and rice paper and lit by a battery operated votive candle, will be released into a contained section of the Credit River, after sunset. Lanterns are later recovered and returned to owners.
Lanterns may be purchased by participants who will be encouraged to write climate change and sustainability messages on the rice sails. Organizers have sold approximately 1,500 lanterns to date.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Credit Valley Conservation Foundation in support of environmental initiatives.
Staff will be attending to support and assist with environmental messaging and to promote sustainability.
Details are noted below:
Event: Water Lantern Festival
Date: Saturday August 10, 2019
Time: 6:00 – 10:30 pm
Location: Port Credit Memorial Park
40 Lakeshore Road East
Mississauga, ON L5G 1S4
July 9, 2019
In 2016, City Council approved the Inspiration Port Credit Master Plan, which included a marina at 1 Port Street East as part of the vision.
The City of Mississauga is beginning an environmental assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act for the 1 Port Street East Proposed Marina Project. The environmental assessment will study a proposed expanded land base for additional waterfront parkland. It will also examine any marina alternatives for the existing site. As an introduction to the project, the City is inviting local-area residents, businesses, stakeholders and the boating community to a public information centre on July 18.
What:
Public Information Centre – 1 Port Street East Proposed Marina Project
Who:
Local-area residents and businesses
Boaters and those who use the existing marina
Port Credit BIA
Local Ratepayer and Community Groups
City staff
When:
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Time:
Open House 4 to 8 p.m.
Presentation 6:30 p.m.
Where:
Clarke Memorial Hall
161 Lakeshore R.W.
Mississauga, ON
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The community will be engaged throughout the project and will be given opportunities to provide input.
For more information about the project, visit mississauga.ca/1portstreeteast.
The purpose of this Community Public Information session is to give you an opportunity to bring you up to date regarding traffic calming measures within the Port Credit HCD in response to the West Village development.
The date of the Community Public Information session is Thursday, July 4th from 5 pm to 7 pm. at Clarke Hall.
Please drop in as there will be display boards illustrating the various traffic calming options. Staff will be there as well to discuss the options and answer questions on a one-on-one basis.
Please see the following link to the notice: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/roads?paf_gear_id=9700018&itemId=10600009q
As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Stephen
June 24, 2019
Let’s Play in the Park is back for its sixth season this summer. The City-run program provides kids ages six to 12 with the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, be active and make new friends.
The nine-week program is free and runs weekdays from Tuesday, July 2 to Friday, August 30. The program takes place at 13 parks across Mississauga and includes two parks that are new to the program this year: Barondale Green Park and Hillside Park.
Supervised by qualified staff trained in HIGH FIVE® principles of healthy child development, kids in the program get to participate in fun recreation activities including organized games and sports, arts and crafts, theme days and more.
Registration for the program is required however residents can register for as many Let’s Play in the Park programs as they would like.
Program Details:
What: Let’s Play in the Park ; Who: Kids ages six to 12; When/Where:
| 1 to 4 p.m.* | Barondale Green Park
Serson Park– Ward 1 |
Weekdays – Monday to Friday from July 2 to August 30, 2019 (exception date August 5, 2019)
June 25, 2019
Today, we reached a milestone in the Digital Modernization Initiative and launched the new Mississauga Library website to the public. Following months of design, planning, and testing, staff activated the site smoothly today at 10:00 am, without any problems or disruptions to services.
We created the site by using public input to improve our work, and by following our new Digital Service Standard. Our goal was to make the site accessible and easier to use by creating better search, clear navigation, and simplified content. The site works on a wide range of devices: mobile, tablet, and desktop.
We will continue to measure and improve our work in the following ways:
- Each page of the new Library site features a feedback button for customers to report problems directly to staff
- We have implemented a quality assurance dashboard, which will monitor continuously for any errors
- We are introducing a new customer satisfaction tool this year, to help us understand people’s ever-shifting needs as we continue to evolve the site
The site was developed through a collaborative effort between the Strategic Communications, IT, and Mississauga Library teams. Led by the library’s Master Plan, Future Directions, the site helps move towards the goals of bridging the digital divide, ensuring barrier free access to technology and continuing to invest in a 24/7 virtual branch.
Should you require any additional information please let me know.