Issues

Nov 09 2020
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Peel Regional Police Launch New Driving Complaint On Line System

By Events, Issues

On Tuesday October 27th, Road Safety Services launched a new driving complaint on line system via their internet website www.peelpolice.ca using this link https://bit.ly/31NghiE .

Peel Regional Police Road Safety Service’s goal is to streamline all driving complaints through one avenue, the online system.  This will enhance their response service and time to all complaints in our region.  They are hoping that this will also foster a stronger relationship with our community members.

Going forward, all police driving complaints must be submitted through this avenue, so that the Peel Regional Police can better serve everyone.

Nov 07 2020
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Province Declares Mississauga in Red-Control Level as part of Ontario’s COVID-19 Framework

By Covid-19, Issues

November 7, 2020

Yesterday, Mississauga, as part of the Region of Peel, was placed in the Red-Control Level of the Government of Ontario’s Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. Beginning today, restaurants, bars and gyms/fitness centres will be able to reopen with restrictions.

“To all our small business owners: I am truly sorry that you are not able to open to the degree you had anticipated. The reality, however, is that the picture in Peel Region has changed over the last several days,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Brampton’s William Osler Health System has become overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and the concern is that Mississauga hospitals will soon be as well. Trillium Health Partners is nearly at full capacity and has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 patients. We also continue to see a significant amount of community spread as our numbers have continued to climb over the last three weeks. The second wave of COVID-19 is hitting Peel Region harder than just about anywhere else in the country.”

The Government of Ontario’s decision to place Peel Region in the Red-Control 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 Ontario. In addition to the crisis being faced by the William Osler Health System, Mississauga’s Trillium Health Partners is now facing significant strain as it operates at full capacity.

In the past week, Mississauga has seen a rapid change in the status of the COVID-19 pandemic:

  • Case counts remain high and are now at 101 per 100,000 and continue to trend upward
  • Public health capacity is stretched thin across the Region
  • Weekly increases (November 1 to 7) were 583 for Mississauga and 2,041 for Peel Region
  • In Mississauga, hospitals are operating at almost 100 per cent capacity at Trillium Health Partners
  • William Osler Health System has reached capacity limits and is now transferring patients to other health care facilities
  • Mississauga’s positivity rate is at 4.3 per cent; positivity rates across the Region are all above the federal limit of 3 per cent and the highest across all of Ontario
  • Trillium Health Partners now has 31 COVID-19 positive patients in hospital; with six in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • William Osler Health System has 56 COVID-19 positive patients; with 15 in ICU

Mayor Crombie added, “The trend that we are seeing in Peel Region is getting worse and we cannot ignore what is happening right here in our own community. We are starting to face a significant crisis that threatens lives, livelihoods and our healthcare system. The second wave of COVID-19 is hitting Mississauga and to save lives and stop the spread, we must take immediate action now.”

At the Red-Control Level, broader-scale measures and restrictions, across multiple sectors, have been put in effect to control the transmission of COVID-19.

Restaurants and bars are limited to 10 people indoors, must stop serving liquor at 9 p.m. and close by 10 p.m. Gyms are allowed to open and offer indoor classes with capacity limits of 10 people.

The Government of Ontario’s full framework, including all sector-specific regulations, can be found online.

Public Health Measures:

  • Limit in-person contact to people you live with and essential supports
  • All indoor and outdoor private gatherings should be limited to only those you live with and essential supports
  • Go virtual as much as possible
  • Continue to practise physical distancing, hand-washing, masking and staying home if you are ill
  • Get tested for COVID-19 if you are showing symptoms or have been exposed

Health Advice

Learn about symptoms of COVID-19

Find out where to get tested for COVID-19 in Mississauga

Access information on how to self-isolate

You can also download the COVID 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.

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Nov 06 2020
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Mississauga Provincial Offences Court Office In-person Screening Appointments Resume

By Covid-19, Issues

November 6, 2020 

The Mississauga Provincial Offences Court Office has begun scheduling in-person screening appointments.

If you receive a letter or email from the court office to attend in-person, please attend the Provincial Offences Court Office on the scheduled date and time indicated for your in-person screening appointment.

The Provincial Offences Court in Mississauga is located at 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West.

Find out what to do if you get a parking ticket or tickets for provincial offences such as speeding or running a red light, tickets related to animal, pet or business licensing offences: Tickets, fines and penalties

When attending in-person please practice physical distancing and observe the Mandatory Face Covering By-law.

To stay informed on COVID-19 impacts on City services, please visit: mississauga.ca/recovery.

Nov 06 2020
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

By Events, Issues, Resources

November 6, 2020

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       Thursday, November 12, 2020    from approximately     09:00 a.m. to 05:00 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:

  • (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)

 

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date: and Time:        Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m

Location: 1438 Haig Boulevard, Mississauga

Addresses Affected:

Haig Blvd: #’s 1446, 1438, 1436, 1432, 1424, 1418, 1412, 1402, 1394, 1384, 1385, 1389, 1393, 1407, 1409, 1417, 1425.

Sylva Road: #1164

Nov 06 2020
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

By Events, Issues, Resources

November 6, 2020

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 Thursday, November 12, 2020 from approximately 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 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:

  • (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)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date: and Time:        Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Location:                    1071 Haig Boulevard, Mississauga, ON

Addresses Affected:  Haig Boulevard:

#’s 1100, 1094, 1090, 1084, 1080, 1074, 1066, 1060, 1056, 1052, 1053, 1055, 1057, 1071, 1075, 1077, 1083, 1087, 1093, 1099

Nov 06 2020
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Community Virtual Meeting – 958-960 East Avenue (File OZ 20/005 W1)

By Issues, Planning & Development

November 6, 2020

Dear Resident,

Re: Community Virtual Meeting 

958-960 East Avenue (File OZ 20/005 W1)

The City of Mississauga has received an application from Peel Housing Corporation to redevelop their existing property at the southwest corner of East Avenue and Lakeshore Road with a 7 storey rental apartment building containing 151 residential units.

In order to implement their plans, the applicant is proposing to amend the Official Plan designation from Mixed Use and Residential Low Density II to Residential High Density.  In addition, the applicant is proposing to rezone the property from RM8-14 (Back to Back and/or Stacked Townhouses – Exception), and R3-75 (Detached Dwellings – Typical Lots – Exception) to RA2 – Exception (Apartments – Exception).

Due to the COVID pandemic, we are not able to have an in-person meeting. Therefore, we have arranged a Community virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Call-in details are as follows: Join by phone: 647-484-1596, Meeting Access: 172 960 9925#, Meeting Password: ward1.

When it’s time, join your Webex meeting here.

Meeting number (access code): 172 960 9925

Meeting password: ward1 (92731 from video systems)

Join meeting

If you would like to submit your comments, please forward to Paul Stewart, Planner, Planning and Development Department, 300 City Centre Drive, 6th floor, Mississauga, ON  L5B 3C1 or paul.stewart@mississauga.ca.

Sincerely,

Stephen Dasko

Nov 05 2020
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You’re Invited to Share your Feedback on the Pedestrian Master Plan

By Events, Issues, Resources

November 5, 2020

The City of Mississauga is developing a Pedestrian Master Plan and is seeking public input through an online community meeting on Thursday, November 12.

The plan will shape how pedestrian connections are designed and implemented across neighbourhoods, helping to enhance and create safe places for people to walk in Mississauga. It will also identify gaps in the city’s pedestrian network, create safe solutions and prioritize implementation.

An online survey is also available for those unable to attend the online community meeting.

Online Community Meeting Details:

What:

Online community meeting to provide feedback on the Pedestrian Master Plan

Who:

Anyone who works, plays or lives in Mississauga

Where:

The meeting will take place online. Register at: https://yoursay.mississauga.ca/pedestrian-master-plan/widgets/69813/key_dates#24705

When:

November 12, 2020

6 to 8 p.m.

For more information about the Pedestrian Master Plan, visit mississauga.ca/pedestrian-master-plan

Nov 05 2020
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BUSINESSES ARE PEOPLE – PORT CREDIT BIA

By Issues

Come support your neighbours. Come support your community. Come support your local Port Credit.

On November 5, 2020 – Port Credit BIA launched a community initiative in support of Port Credit BIA
Businesses. During times of uncertainty we must stand together. Port Credit’s Main Street is a
community, a local gathering for dining, shopping, dancing, creating, and living.

Behind each business is a face, a family.

BUSINESSES ARE PEOPLE.

Behind the hashtags and shared posts are real people facing overwhelming challenges and loss of
security. Measures have been put in place with little consideration of the far-reaching effects on each
individual. Unfortunately, blanket solutions are not enough.

We need your support now, more than ever. Come support your neighbours. Come support your
community. Come support your local Port Credit.

Shop Local Port Credit. Visit PortCredit.com for a full list of all our Port Credit Businesses.

Businesses Are People

Nov 05 2020
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City of Mississauga Takes Steps to Strengthen Relations with Indigenous Communities

By Issues

November 5, 2020

The City of Mississauga takes another step forward on the path to reaffirming its commitment to building and evolving relations with Indigenous communities in Mississauga.

“Mississauga has a historical and valued relationship with Indigenous communities, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “We respect the ancestral lands on which Mississauga resides, and with Council’s endorsement, we will continue to foster this relationship and look forward to engaging with the Indigenous community as we work together to build a strong future for our City while honouring its rich history.”

In recognition of Treaties’ Week, the Civic Centre clock tower will be lit purple and white tonight.

The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation’s flag will also be permanently installed in the City’s Council Chamber, as a sign of respect for the history of the Treaties that cover the lands of the City of Mississauga. A ceremony to officially introduce the flag will take place in 2021.

According to a report presented to City officials, staff identified seven actionable items in response to the Federal Government’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which is intended to enable further reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.

The City of Mississauga endorses the Declaration of Mutual Commitment and Friendship by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centers (OFIFC). This declaration aims to improve the quality of life of Indigenous peoples in municipalities across all of Ontario.

The City’s name itself descends from the word “Missisakis” in the Anishinaabemowin language used by Indigenous peoples who lived along the banks of the Credit River. As such, a proposed amendment to a City by-law to formally recognize the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and Indigenous origin of the City of Mississauga’s name will be brought before City Council next week after being introduced at General Committee yesterday.

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Nov 04 2020
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Mississauga to Start Licensing Short-Term Accommodation Operators

By Issues, Resources

November 4, 2020

Today, the City’s General Committee received a staff report on a proposed by-law that will require operators of short-term accommodation rental properties to legally license them with the City. Pending approval at Council, the new by-law will go into effect on January 19, 2021. It will apply to anyone renting out all or part of their home for 30 consecutive days or less.

According to the staff report, short-term accommodation operators will be required to:

  • obtain a licence in order to operate in Mississauga
  • only rent from within their principal residence, which is the location where they live for the majority of the calendar year and the address that is used for bills, identification, taxes and insurance.

“Short-term accommodations are here to stay in Mississauga. It’s important that operators are licensed in order to ensure public safety and maintain community standards across the City,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “By regulating those who rent their homes on a short-term basis, local residents and visitors to the City can be assured that these properties operate safely and in compliance with applicable laws.”

Current operators will have a six-month grace period to obtain a licence. New operators as of January 19, 2021 will need to get a licence before they can set up operation.

“The main objective of the Short-Term Accommodation By-law is to ensure public safety and maintain community standards,” said Sam Rogers, Director, Enforcement. “Officers will be better equipped to respond to public complaints and address nuisance issues such as noise, garbage and parking. We will also improve our ability to remove any high-risk operators from online platforms quickly and permanently.”

To obtain a licence, operators must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Produce proper government-issued identification
  • Provide contact information for the person responsible for short-term accommodation
  • Show evidence that the rental is in a principal residence
  • Post the City-issued licence number in all print or online advertisements
  • Pay an annual licensing fee of $250
  • Comply with the Short-Term Accommodation By-law, coming January 2021

Operators will be able to obtain their licence online at mississauga.ca/STA starting January 19, 2021. More information about short-term accommodation licensing is available at mississauga.ca/STA.

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