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Sep 14 2020
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Get Involved in the City’s 2021 Budget and Business Plan

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Many Ways to get Involved in the City’s 2021 Budget and Business Plan

September 14, 2020

Want to have your say on the 2021 Budget? The City will be rolling out a variety of engagement methods to collect input and feedback from residents and businesses on the 2021–2024 Budget and Business Plan. The City will seek input from September 14 to October 23, 2020.

“In a challenging year the City’s budget funds services that residents and businesses need every day,” says Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer. “Our 2021 Budget needs to manage the deficit from the pandemic while providing services and programs. We are following our financial recovery principles that Council approved and trying to build a budget that reflects the needs of the community. While Council has already held multiple engagement sessions and received input throughout the COVID-19 recovery planning process, we continue to look for input to assist Council in their decision making. We are looking to involve as many as possible in the coming weeks through a variety of methods, with the public being fully engaged and kept up-to-date.”

For details view the staff reports from:

June 24, 2020 Budget Committee Meeting: Update on the Financial Impacts of COVID-19.

April 8, 2020 Council Meeting: Managing the Financial Impact of COVID-19

Become familiar with the City’s 2021 Budget and Business Plan
Look through the City’s 2021 Budget and Business Plan and understand why these documents play an important role in shaping our city. Learn more and get involved by:

  • Visiting mississauga.ca/budget and see what you get for your tax dollars
  • Reading an overview of the 2021 preliminary Budget and Business Plan, presented to the Budget Committee on June 24, 2020
  • Watching for the full 2021 proposed Budget and Business Plan (to be posted online in November)
  • Watching or attending Budget Committee meeting scheduled for October 7 and/or Budget Committee deliberations scheduled for November 23, 24, 30, December 1 and 2 (Budget Committee meeting schedules are subject to change – please visit the City’s Council and Committees Calendar for any updates that may occur)

Get involved with budget engagement from September 14 to October 23
The City’s budget process is transparent and offers several ways for residents and businesses to get involved, provide feedback and engage over a six-week period by:

The City’s Budget Allocator

Mississauga’s interactive budget tool for the 2021 Budget will be available at mississauga.ca/budget starting September 14, 2020. Residents and businesses can explore and learn more about City services included in the budget while gaining insight into the overall budget process.

Residents can use the tool to test different spending options in service areas. Results from the allocator will be shared at Budget Committee on November 23. The results will help inform the committee’s review of the 2021 proposed Business Plan and Budget.

Help us understand what matters to you. Visit mississauga.ca/budget to stay informed, learn more and share your ideas on the 2021 Budget.

Budget Committee Meetings

The next Budget Committee meeting is on October 7, where staff will discuss Fees and Charges. Detailed discussions continue on November 23, 24, 30, December 1 and 2. Following committee discussions and public input, Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed budget on December 9.

Budget Committee meeting dates are subject to change.

Fees and Charges

  • Wednesday, October 7 at 1:30 p.m.

Service Area Presentations 

  • Monday, November 23 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, November 24 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Monday, November 30 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, December 1 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, December 2 at 1:30 p.m.

Council 

  • Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

City Council is expected to approve the final budget at the December 9 Council Meeting.

 

Sep 14 2020
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Mississauga’s Windrow Snow Clearing Program Now Open for Registration

By Events, Issues, Resources

September 14, 2020

 

The City is now accepting applications for its Windrow Snow Clearing Program for some residents needing snow clearing assistance. The program is available for up to 300 residents who are 65 years or older, or who have a physical disability.

 

Program participants can expect to have a three-metre space in their windrow cleared during the winter season. A windrow is the pile of snow left at the end of a driveway after the street has been plowed. The program does not include the clearing of the whole driveway.

 

“We understand the challenges that some residents face when it snows,” said Mickey Frost, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance. “Our windrow service makes winter easier for program participants to deal with throughout the season.”

 

Winter crews will clear a space in a resident’s driveway beginning up to 36 hours after the end of a snow storm and when road plowing is completed. Windrow snow clearing may not be to bare pavement, but will make the driveway safe and passable for one car to get in and out.

 

Additional Program Details:

  • Last day to apply is Friday, November 6, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Program starts November 30, 2020 and ends March 12, 2021.
  • Cost of program is $200, but free for residents who meet financial assistance criteria.
  • Only 300 spots are available on a first come, first serve basis.

 

How to Apply:

  • Download and print an application form online at ca/windrow or pick one up at any community centre service desk.
  • Submit the completed form and required documents through any of the following:
    • In-person at any community centre service desk

 

  • The following submission options have been added as part of the City’s response to COVID-19:

 

  • By mail:

Recreation Customer Service Centre

Paramount Fine Foods Centre

5600 Rose Cherry Place

Mississauga, ON L4Z 4B6

 

For more information about the Windrow Snow Clearing Program, including eligibility, financial assistance criteria and details on how to apply, visit mississauga.ca/windrow.

 

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Sep 11 2020
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Filming in Ward 1

By Events, Issues

Please note that the above will be filming exterior scenes for a TV series “Sex/Life” at 1462 Mississauga Road (Ward 2) on September 14, 7:00am – 8:00pm

 

A permit has been issued to allow parking on the following from September 13, 10:00pm – September 14, 10:00pm:

  • One side of Shenandoah Dr between Wateska Blvd and Mississauga Rd

 

Affected residents have been informed of these activities via notification letter. A release form survey was sent to residents with less than 20% objecting  in order to allow:

  • Prep occurring on a Sunday
  • Overnight parking

 

Production has also been granted permission to park production support vehicles at JC Saddington Park, North Lot (53 Lake St, Ward 1) on September 14, 7:00am – 10:00pm.

 

Should you have comments, questions or concerns please contact the Film Office at ext. 4114.

 

Thank you.

Sep 11 2020
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PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION REPORT (WARD 1) September 21, 2020

By Events, Issues, Planning & Development

PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION REPORT (WARD 1)
Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan amendment and Rezoning applications to permit a
mixed use waterfront community with employment, commercial, institutional, cultural, park
uses and 8,050 residential units
1082 Lakeshore Road East and 800 Hydro Road, south side of Lakeshore Road East, east
of Lakefront Promenade
Owner: Lakeview Community Partners Limited
Files: OZ 19/003 W1, OZ 19/021 W1 and T-M19001 W1

 

For complete details please visit the link below.

 

OZ 19-003 W1 OZ 19-021 W1 T-M19001 W1.Public Meeting Notice (virtual …..

 

Sep 11 2020
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HYDRO ROAD SOUTH OF LAKESHORE ROAD—TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE—

By Events, Issues, Planning & Development, Resources

September 11, 2020

Please be advised that Hydro Road south of Lakeshore Road will be closed.

When: Starting Monday, September 14th, 2020 until Friday, September 18th, 2020.

Where:  Hydro Road south of Lakeshore Road.

 Why:  A temporary road closure is required for the purpose of completing service connection for the new development.

 

 

Sep 11 2020
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Port Credit GO Station

By Events, Issues, Resources

September 11, 2020

A platform change at Port Credit GO Station Terminal due to construction.  This will be effective from 9:00am Monday September 14 until further notice.

All routes at Platform 8 (8 and 23E) will be moved to Platform 5 and will keep the same stop number.

Thank you.

 

Sep 09 2020
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City of Mississauga Named Among Top 20 Best Locations in Canada

By Issues

September 8, 2020

The City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Office (EDO) has been ranked one of the top 20 local and regional groups representing Canada’s Best Locations by Site Selection magazine. This is the fourth year in a row that EDO has received this acknowledgment. The ranking is based on corporate end-user facility investment, job creation data and the magazine’s own research.

“Mississauga continues to be a place where businesses choose to invest and thrive, thanks to the efforts of our dedicated Economic Development Team,” said Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga. “Given our strategic location and highly skilled and talented workforce, Mississauga is an attractive place for businesses of all sizes looking to invest. Working together, we will remain a hub for jobs and prosperity in the years to come.”

The 2020 results are based on data from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. The selection process includes:

  • The number of new facilities and expansions per capita
  • Project capital investment per capita
  • Job creation per capita
  • Subjective analyses of website resources, programming and outreach efforts

“We’re honoured to receive this recognition for the fourth year in a row. I really want to acknowledge the hard work of the Economic Development Office during such an unpredictable and disruptive time,” said Bonnie Brown, Director, Economic Development. “In securing business, the City continues to deliver on its strategic plan, including building and expanding our local economy. Thank you to Site Selection for recognizing us.”

Mississauga continues to attract creative and innovative companies with recent investments that include:

  • Plug and Play: co-located in BASF’s head office to work with start-ups to test solutions in sectors such as supply chain, food, materials, energy, mining and automotive.
  • Goodfood Market Corp: slated to open in summer 2021; invested in a 200,000 square feet fulfilment centre, which will create 2,000 jobs.
  • Printful: opening at the end of 2020, invested in $2.8 million to develop a fulfillment centre, creating up to 50 jobs.
  • Sire Biosciences: opened new headquarters that will include operational headquarters for Fusion Nutrition Inc.
  • White Studios Inc.: opened a 181,000  square feet production space – its second studio location in Mississauga.

Mississauga will be highlighted alongside other top Canadian economic development groups in Site Selection’s September 2020 issue.

To learn more about the top 20 Canadian economic development group rankings and recipients, visit siteselection.com.

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Sep 08 2020
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City of Mississauga Named Among Top 20 Best Locations in Canada

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September 8, 2020

The City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Office (EDO) has been ranked one of the top 20 local and regional groups representing Canada’s Best Locations by Site Selection magazine. This is the fourth year in a row that EDO has received this acknowledgment. The ranking is based on corporate end-user facility investment, job creation data and the magazine’s own research.

“Mississauga continues to be a place where businesses choose to invest and thrive, thanks to the efforts of our dedicated Economic Development Team,” said Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga. “Given our strategic location and highly skilled and talented workforce, Mississauga is an attractive place for businesses of all sizes looking to invest. Working together, we will remain a hub for jobs and prosperity in the years to come.”

The 2020 results are based on data from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. The selection process includes:

  • The number of new facilities and expansions per capita
  • Project capital investment per capita
  • Job creation per capita
  • Subjective analyses of website resources, programming and outreach efforts

“We’re honoured to receive this recognition for the fourth year in a row. I really want to acknowledge the hard work of the Economic Development Office during such an unpredictable and disruptive time,” said Bonnie Brown, Director, Economic Development. “In securing business, the City continues to deliver on its strategic plan, including building and expanding our local economy. Thank you to Site Selection for recognizing us.”

Mississauga continues to attract creative and innovative companies with recent investments that include:

 

  • Plug and Play: co-located in BASF’s head office to work with start-ups to test solutions in sectors such as supply chain, food, materials, energy, mining and automotive.
  • Goodfood Market Corp: slated to open in summer 2021; invested in a 200,000 square feet fulfilment centre, which will create 2,000 jobs.
  • Printful: opening at the end of 2020, invested in $2.8 million to develop a fulfillment centre, creating up to 50 jobs.
  • Sire Biosciences: opened new headquarters that will include operational headquarters for Fusion Nutrition Inc.
  • White Studios Inc.: opened a 181,000  square feet production space – its second studio location in Mississauga.

 

Mississauga will be highlighted alongside other top Canadian economic development groups in Site Selection’s September 2020 issue.

 

To learn more about the top 20 Canadian economic development group rankings and recipients, visit siteselection.com.

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Sep 08 2020
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Road Safety Continues to be a Priority as Students Head Back to School

By Covid-19, Issues, Resources

September 8, 2020

As students head back to school this September, the City of Mississauga wants to remind everyone to be alert and cautious when using roadways.

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“I’d like to wish the thousands of students across Mississauga a great first day back to school! Whether you are returning to class or participating in virtual learning, it is an exciting time for students, parents and teachers alike. Our goal is to keep students safe in the classroom and on our roadways. Back to school brings increased traffic, additional vehicles on our roads and more people walking, cycling or getting dropped off at different locations. Please stay alert and keep your eyes peeled at all times. If you’re using our roads, we ask that you be vigilant, follow the rules, obey signs and speed limits and slow down in school zones,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “We are committed to keeping our roads safe for everyone, whether you walk, ride your bike or drive to school. Stay safe, stay healthy and, most importantly, have a fun first day back!”

As students head back to school, they will be greeted by crossing guards to help them safely cross the street. The City’s Crossing Guard program helps school children from kindergarten to fifth grade cross the road, for both the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and the Peel District School Board.

In addition to the Crossing Guard program, the City also has two safety advisory committees, Road Safety Committee and Traffic Safety Council that help promote awareness of road safety programs and maintain the safety of road users including students, pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and ensures they are accessible to those that use mobility devices.

“Our safety work hasn’t stopped. The Road Safety Committee along with City staff have been working hard keep our roads safe for students, cyclists and drivers,” said Pat Saito, Ward 9 Councillor and Chair of the City’s Road Safety Committee. “It’s a busy time on the roads when school starts again and we all have a responsibility to get our students safely to and from school.”

The City has adopted the Vision Zero approach, which sets the goal of zero fatal and injury-causing collisions each year.

“Delivering road safety action items from our Transportation Master Plan will advance the City’s commitment to Vision Zero,” said Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works. “To achieve this, we are moving forward with numerous projects including lowering speed limits and implementing speed reduction initiatives, such as traffic calming, Community Safety Zones, and the Crossing Guard program.”

In addition to back to school initiatives, the City will be rolling out a number of road safety campaigns to create awareness around road safety initiatives such as distracted driving, pedestrian safety, neighbourhood speed limits and automated speed enforcement.

Safety tips for students and drivers when commuting:

  • Consider walking to the bus stop or different drop-off/pick-up routines by stepping out of the car and complete the journey to school by walking.
  • Plan and practice your school route as a household ahead of time; encourage children to walk or cycle with siblings and friends, depending on their age.
  • Active transportation means using people power to get where you’re going and helps reduce traffic congestion in and around school zones, which means safer streets for everyone. You can use your feet, bike, scooter or any other form of non-motorized vehicle to get you to and from school.
  • Getting ready to ride MiWay? Additional trips to high schools and universities/colleges will resume, along with high school routes (300 series). These changes take effect on September 8. Holiday schedules will be in effect on Labour Day (September 7) and Thanksgiving Day (October 12). MiWay is also changing service levels on several routes to accommodate returning customers as businesses and schools start to reopen. Learn more by visiting ca/sept7 and miway.ca/students.

Students will gradually return to school the weeks of September 8 and 14 for both Peel District and Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools in a staggered approach for the 2020 to 2021 season. This means fewer people will be in school buildings, so students and staff can focus on learning and adopt new routines and safety practices before all students return.

For more road safety information or additional safety tips, please visit mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/transportation-and-streets/traffic/.

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