Port Credit Slow Roll Community Bike Ride

By Events, Resources

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

 

July 22, 2019
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Mississauga’s first Water Lantern Festival

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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

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July 19, 2019
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Westacres Tennis Club

By Issues, Resources

Westacres Tennis Club is a membership based, not-for-profit organization registered with the City that manages and operates community club courts and the associated premises through an Agreement with the City. The role of the City is to ensure that the club is meeting policy and agreement requirements and it is the Club’s elected Board of Directors who run the day-to-day business of the organization.

 

In May 2019 Council endorsed the revised and renamed policy “Outdoor Tennis & Pickleball in Mississauga” (attached) which changed the public access requirement. Every community club must promote and offer a minimum of five open houses annually to allow public participation and encourage Club membership. The remaining open houses scheduled for Westacres Tennis Club in 2019 are:

Sunday July 21 – 2 to 5 p.m.

Tuesday August 13 – 6 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, August 17 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The gates will be unlocked only during the open houses in order to manage risk and to protect the assets the club has invested in such as nets, windscreens and the court surface.

 

Through the executive board’s efforts the club’s membership has increased over the past three years to 143 members in 2018. This meets the policy guideline for minimum membership as a community club.

 

The board must abide by the Privacy Act not to release each member’s personal information unless they have received permission to do so. City staff have been informed that the Club president did reach out to the entire membership this week to see if there were any interested members wanting to be on a “play list” and days most available.  If they are interested the member would then grant the executive permission to release their personal contact information to other members on the “play list” to contact. The Club will be getting back to those who responded. Please contact the Club President, listed on the website, if you did not receive his email.

 

Volunteers are always needed by every organization which is also another great way to engage with members.  I would encourage you to contact the Executive if you are interested.

 

July 12, 2019
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City Creates Tourism Municipal Services Corporation to Promote Tourism

By Issues

July 5, 2019

This week, City Council approved plans to create a Tourism Municipal Services Corporation (Tourism MSC) to promote Mississauga as a tourism destination. The Tourism MSC will operate as Mississauga’s tourism and destination marketing organization.

“Tourism is a major driver for local economies in cities across the country, including Mississauga, Canada’s sixth largest city,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “It generates revenue, provides good jobs and keeps our city open for business. This new organization will allow us to attract more tourism and encourage visitors to explore all that our great city has to offer. From our sprawling waterfront to cultural festivals, sports teams, live music, creative arts, dining and more, there is so much to see and do in Mississauga.”

The Tourism MSC will allow Mississauga to have an independent non-profit organization that will be eligible to receive Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) funds as required by Government of Ontario legislation.

“The Tourism Advisory Board is excited to take this next step in growing tourism in Mississauga,” said Pat Saito, Ward 9 Councillor and Chair of the Mississauga Tourism Advisory Board. “We have a vibrant hospitality industry to attract and serve all visitors whether they are here for business or pleasure. The new organization will implement our Tourism Master Plan and take us to the next level as a popular destination.”

The City hosted a public meeting on June 3 to get feedback on the City’s plans to develop a Tourism MSC. This consultation showed strong support for the initiative. Tourism staff also prepared a business case study outlining the benefits of establishing the corporation. This is included with the corporate report.

“The Tourism MSC will enable us to continue to promote sports tourism and attract provincial and national sporting events such as the Ontario Summer Games and the 55+ Summer Games,” said Shari Lichterman, Director, Recreation. “Having a strong independent corporation will allow us to develop our City as a destination that will continue to thrive and attract large multicultural festivals.”

Under the leadership of Tourism MSC interim directors – Paul Mitcham, Commissioner, Community Services; Gary Kent, Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Services and Shari Lichterman, Director, Recreation – staff in consultation with the Mississauga Tourism Advisory Board, will develop and bring back recommendations to Council in late 2019 regarding governance, operations and required elements to bring the Tourism MSC to full operation.

The City’s Tourism Unit will continue to implement the approved Tourism Master Plan.

Background:
In 2017, the Government of Ontario brought in regulation permitting municipalities to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT). On February 7, 2018 City Council approved the implementation of a MAT Tax. This law went into effect on April 1, 2018. Government of Ontario legislation requires 50 per cent of the MAT funds collected by a municipality be directed to an eligible non-profit organization.

Tweet: .@CityMississauga is creating a Tourism Municipal Services Corporation (Tourism MSC) to promote Mississauga as a tourism destination. http://ow.ly/nnEL50uUkuY

 

Kimberly Hicks

Senior Communications Advisor

T 905-615-3200 ext.5232 | M 905-662-4329

kimberly.hicks@mississauga.ca

July 11, 2019
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Mississauga Begins Community Improvement Plan for Affordable Rental Housing

By Issues

Jul 05, 2019

Mississauga is continuing its work to create more affordable housing. This week, Council approved a proposal to develop a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to offer incentives for new affordable rental dwellings.

“Mississauga, much like many other growing cities across the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA), is facing a housing affordability challenge,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “This plan will help Mississauga take another meaningful step toward building more affordable rental housing in our city. It will also allow us to continue to make progress on our Making Room for the Middle Affordable Housing plan and ensure that everyone, no matter their background, can afford to live in Mississauga.”

A CIP can be created when what is needed in a community will not be built by the market without intervention. This CIP could encourage the development of new affordable purpose-built rental units by providing financial and non-financial incentives. Only units meeting defined affordability criteria would be considered for incentives by Council. Staff will recommend the appropriate affordability thresholds through work on the CIP.

“We are suggesting a city-wide CIP for affordable rental units because these are not being built by the market anywhere in the city, with the exception of developments supported by the Region of Peel and other levels of government,” said Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building. “With a current primary rental vacancy rate of 0.8 per cent in our city, compared to a balanced market vacancy rate of 3 per cent, supply has not kept up with demand.”

This week’s approval begins a three-step process which includes:

  • Introduction of a by-law to designate the entire city as a Community Improvement Project Area for the purposes of affordable rental housing
  • Preparation of the Plan including an analysis of incentive options
  • Consultation with the community and industry, including a statutory public meeting

“We will work in tandem with our Regional partners who are also undertaking a CIP,” said Jason Bevan, Director of City Planning Strategies, who presented the report at Council. “The Region is currently conducting a business case and financial assessment with an update expected to Regional Council this Fall. Mississauga’s CIP would be significantly more effective with Regional participation given their share of overall development charges and property taxes.”

The CIP must take into consideration recent changes to municipal planning and financial legislation introduced in Bill 108.

The CIP follows other recent Council actions to advance the City’s affordable housing strategy including the Demolition Control and Rental Protection By-laws. The City currently has a CIP in place for office space in the downtown area.

July 11, 2019
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Public Information Centre – 1 Port Street East Proposed Marina Project

By Events, Issues, Resources

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.

July 11, 2019
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Update: Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Improvement Project from east of Cawthra Road to The East Mall.  

By Uncategorized

July 2019

In terms of a status update, construction of Contract 1 continues along the QEW from west of Etobicoke Creek to The East Mall. We still anticipate construction to be complete by Winter 2021, subject to weather and construction progress. Questions regarding construction of Contract 1 should be directed to the Contract Administration Team – GHD Limited, by e-mail at 2018-2001@ghd.com, or phone at 905-752-4344.

The Project Team is progressing with the detail design of Contract 2, which covers the works along QEW from east of Cawthra Road to west of Etobicoke Creek. We expect construction of Contract 2 to start in Spring 2022 and we anticipate engaging the public in 2021. Public consultation may include methods such as informational updates to the project website, brochure delivery and a public information centre. All current information regarding Contract 2 is available on the project website on the Consultation page under the Public Information Centre section: http://www.qewdixiedetaildesign.ca/consultation/. Should your constituents have any questions or concerns regarding Contract 2, we have set up this website and email for the public to contact us at:

Website http://www.qewdixiedetaildesign.ca

Email ProjectTeam@QEWDixieDetailDesign.ca

We will continue to keep you informed as the project progresses.

Sincerely,

Wan Chi Ma, P.Eng.

Senior Project Engineer | Planning & Design

Highway Engineering

Ministry of Transportation

159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, 4th Floor

Toronto, ON M3M 0B7

 

(  416-235-4068
8       wanchi.ma@ontario.ca

July 9, 2019
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Scheduled Water Supply Interruption – Residents of Curzon, Aviation Road and Hampton Crescent

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July 4, 2019

Dear Residents of Curzon, Aviation Road and Hampton Crescent:

Curzon Avenue: 581, 585, 589, 591, 594, 595, 597,605, 611, 615, 617, 618, 612, 608, 602, 598, 594, 588, 586

Aviation Road: 928, 918

Hampton Crescent: 931, 919

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 the water supply has to be turned while they do the work.

Your water will be turned off on Wednesday, July 10, 2019  from approximately  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.          However, if the weather is bad or if a problem arises, the Region will reschedule the work and will let you know the new date and time.

When the Region turtns 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)

Contact:

Shaun Hussain, Foreman, Construction Inspection

Engineering Technical Services

Operations Support

Public Works Department

2 Copper Road, Brampton ON, L6T 4W5

(905) 791–7800 Ext. 3309

After Hours: (905) 791-7800 Ext. 4410

July 5, 2019
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Smart City Master Plan

By Uncategorized

June 26, 2019
The City of Mississauga’s first Smart City Master Plan was presented to General Committee. The plan focuses on how technology will continue to enhance the quality of life in Mississauga and help prepare for the future.

A Smart City uses digital technologies to help support people who live, work and play in their city. This can include online services to pay bills and sign up for swim classes, free public Wi-Fi hotspots, events (such as hackathons) and infrastructure projects – such as traffic management systems and 5G network support.

This Master Plan will guide Mississauga for the next ten years as it continues to evolve as a Smart City. The directions included in the plan will be used to shape policy and move ahead with digital transformation at the City and in the community.

“Mississauga is working to become a municipal leader when it comes to leveraging smart technology and innovation to engage our residents and solve some of our City’s most pressing issues,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “A ‘Smart Mississauga’ will be a well-connected, sustainable city where everyone can live, work and thrive for generations to come. Our new plan will help ensure that as Mississauga transforms into a modern, global city, that we stay at the forefront of innovation and technology to ensure we are not only meeting the needs of the present, but giving future generations the ability to meet theirs.”

Mississauga’s Smart City initiatives will focus on creating vibrant, inclusive communities with a high quality of life. These include:

  • Living Labs – which test new technologies in a real-life context and provide an opportunity for the public to be involved in the process.
  • Innovation Challenges – an opportunity to solve local problems with a callout to the public to submit their ideas.
  • Centre for Civic Curiosity – a roaming engagement hub where the public can explore, learn, connect and contribute to the City’s future through a series of activities such as talks, workshops and demonstrations about Smart City technologies and their cultural implications.
  • Citizen-Centred Smart City Policy – this will guide Smart City initiatives in areas such as data privacy and transparency and will be co-created with the public.

“Over the past year, we’ve engaged our community in an extensive series of in-person and online discussions where we received valuable input on our proposed Smart City Master Plan,” said Shawn Slack, Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. “The Master Plan aims to create a ‘Smart City for Everybody’ that will help bridge the divide between those who have access to technology and those who do not. Thank you to everyone who participated and provided feedback – this truly shapes the future of technology for our City.”

The plan went to Council for final approval on Wednesday, July 3.

For more information on the Smart City Master Plan, please visit mississauga.ca/smartcity.

 

July 4, 2019
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UPDATE ON THE LRT

By Hurontario LRT

Hurontario LRT will provide 18 km of rapid transit with 19 stops on a dedicated right-of-way between Mississauga and Brampton. The Hurontario LRT will link the GO stations at Port Credit and Cooksville, the Mississauga Transitway, Square One GO Bus Terminal, Brampton Gateway Terminal and key Züm and MiWay routes.

The following are frequently asked questions about the project:

  • What stage is the project in?

The Request For Proposals (RFP) has closed and the bids are being evaluated by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx. Financial close (contract award) is expected this fall, with major construction to begin later in the year.

  • When will major construction begin and end?

A detailed schedule will emerge through the project procurement process once the winning bid team is selected. Preparatory construction has already begun prior to the main construction. Finalized completion date will be available when the contract is awarded.

  • Why is preparatory construction necessary?

Preparatory construction is underway as utility companies relocate communication cables and underground structures along the Hurontario LRT corridor. This work provides companies with access to their utility infrastructure after the light rail train is fully operational.

  • Will major construction begin at one end of Hurontario and end at the other?

While the successful project team will determine the construction priorities and schedule, construction will likely start with some of the more complicated parts of the project (such as bridges) first as they will take longer to complete.

  • What will the traffic be like during construction?

As with any large transit project, vehicle traffic will be affected during various stages of construction. Efforts will be made to minimize the effects of construction, such as providing commuters with advance notification of lane closures and by enforcing safety measures to protect on-site workers and commuters on the road.

  • Will bus service continue?

Local bus service will continue on the Hurontario corridor and will provide service between LRT stops. Express service will cease operations.

  • What kind of vehicles will be used?

The Citadis Spirit Light Rail Vehicle will be supplied by Alstom to the Hurontario LRT project.

It is large (50 metres long), can accommodate up to 336 passengers, accessible—100% low floor and spots for four wheel chairs in every train and quiet as it’s electric. The vehicles will be assembled in Brampton.

  • How much will it cost to ride?

Fare levels have not yet been determined, but they are expected to be consistent with fares charged elsewhere on the local Mississauga and Brampton transit systems.

  • How frequently will the trains run?

During peak periods, trains will run every 7.5 minutes. During off-peak periods, train will run every 10-12 minutes.

 

To connect with the project team:

Follow: @HurontarioLRT

Email: HurontarioLRT@metrolinx.com

July 4, 2019
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Update on QEW/Dixie Interchange

By Issues, Resources, Uncategorized

June 2019

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is undertaking improvements of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) from east of Dixie Road to The East Mall. The Construction Contractor is Toronto Zenith (TZ) and the Construction Contract Administrator, working on behalf of the MTO is GHD Limited. The project commenced in September of 2018, and is anticipated to reach completion in November of 2021. The total construction value of the assignment is $57,467,000.00.

Work in 2019 will include the following:

  • Partial replacement of the QEW Bridge over Etobicoke Creek;
  • QEW Median reconstruction between The West Mall and The East Mall;
  • Localized QEW widening to the north between The West Mall and Dixie Road; and
  • Peel Region Sanitary Sewer and Watermain upgrades on Brentano Boulevard.

To-date, all of the above activities have commenced, and upgrades to the Peel Region Sanitary Sewer are nearly complete. The QEW widening work to the north, scheduled to be complete this season, in 2019, includes construction of a series of Retaining Walls and Noise Walls behind the residents backing onto the QEW off of Brentano Boulevard.

Questions regarding construction may be directed to Mr. Graham Sled, P.Eng., Contract Administrator, GHD Limited, at 2018-2001@ghd.com.

I always encourage, should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me directly

Stephen

 

 

July 4, 2019
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