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Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) Program announced for Little Etobicoke Creek area

By Announcement, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

DRAO Announcement

On November 29th, 2024, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced that the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program has been activated for the Little Etobicoke Creek area in response to the July 16th and August 17th and 18th localized flooding events.

Councillor Dasko was instrumental in having the Provincial officials connect with local residents in Ward 1 for inspections, to ensure that a full understanding of the magnitude of the issues in the area were understood.  The result of which is that the area has been recognized and included in the program.

Applications for the program will be accepted until the deadline of Monday, March 31, 2025. Homeowners and residential tenants, small owner-operated businesses, and not-for-profit organizations may apply for assistance if they reside in the activation area.

Program guidelines, activation area maps, information sheets, and application forms can be found on the DRAO website.

DRAO is a program that can help with the recovery of costs after a natural disaster. Financial help from the program is limited to $250,000 per application, is subject to a $500 deductible (which may be waived for low-income households), and reimburses up to 90% of your total eligible costs with limits for emergency expenses, household appliances, and furnishings.

The DRAO program does not cover all costs. Eligible applicants may receive assistance for emergency expenses and for repair or replacement of essential property if they do not have insurance—or if their insurance is insufficient—to cover their essential costs according to the DRAO program guidelines. Damage due to sewer-backup is not eligible under the program. An exception is made for low-income households as defined by the guidelines. See details online.

In addition, eligible basement repairs are only allowed to the extent they are returned to a basic and safe state (e.g., stud walls and repairs to essential appliances such as furnaces and hot water heaters). Repairs to furnished basements are ineligible unless there is damage to an essential living space. See details online.

DRAO is a provincial program, and is not related to the various programs and initiatives that the City of Mississauga has undertaken related to localized flooding and flood recovery. Residents who do not reside in the DRAO activation area are still eligible for the other City programs and initiatives.

If you have any questions about the DRAO program, you may contact the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing program staff at: DisasterAssistance@Ontario.ca.

December 2, 2024
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Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program applications now open

By Announcement, Issues, Resources, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

The one-time grant is available to eligible homeowners or tenants in Mississauga who had flood damage from the severe weather events in July and August 2024.

December 2, 2024

Today, the City of Mississauga launched its Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant, a one-time payment of $1,000 to affected property owners and tenants in Mississauga, who experienced basement flooding on July 16, August 17 and August 18. Residents can only apply for the grant once, even if they own more than one eligible property or experienced flooding on more than one day.

Who is eligible

To be eligible to apply for the Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Be an individual, not a corporation or business entity.
  • Be a registered owner or tenant of a residential dwelling within Mississauga.
  • Have experienced flood damage to your residence from the rainfall events on July 16, August 17 or August 18, 2024.

What you need to apply

Residents must complete a grant application and submit proof of eligibility, including proof of ownership or residence and proof of flooding.

To provide proof of ownership, you must provide a copy of your City tax bill. The name on the application must match the registered owner listed on the tax bill.

To provide proof of residence, if you are a tenant, you must show proof that you live at the eligible residence. You can provide:

  • Lease or rental agreement
  • Ontario driver’s license
  • Bank or credit card statement
  • Insurance policy
  • Utility, telephone or internet bill

All applicants must provide proof of flooding within a residential dwelling, such as:

  • Proof of an insurance claim made for flooding.
  • Correspondence with 311 Customer Service, a Councillor’s office or City staff.
  • Invoices, receipts or quotes for flood cleanup or repairs.
  • Photos of flooding in the residential dwelling, with the file’s metadata date stamped.

Applying online

Visit the webpage and upload the supporting documents, including proof of ownership or residence and proof of flooding.

Each file must be 5 MB or smaller and in one of the following formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF or WebP.

Applying by mail

Mail a completed Flood Relief Grant Application and supporting documents to the following address:

Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program
Transportation and Works
Environmental Services Section
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1

For more information about the grant, residents are asked to call 311.

Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2025.

Important facts about stormwater

There are more than 51,000 storm drains in Mississauga, 1,900 km of storm sewer pipes, 270 km of ditches, 150 km of creeks, and 80 stormwater management facilities.

Valued at more than $7 billion, Mississauga’s stormwater drainage system requires constant care. Staff continue to assess and prioritize the most effective improvements to this aging infrastructure. Installing stormwater infrastructure requires a large investment up front, and it is expensive, but important to maintain.

Rebate programs

In February 2025, the City will be launching two additional rebate programs:

  • Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate Program will provide rebates up to $6,800 for eligible flood prevention improvements.
  • Flood Resilience Rebate Program will provide rebates of 50 per cent of the invoiced cost up to a maximum of $3,000 to cover costs associated with eligible measures taken to make improvements to your home to minimize flooding impact.

Other subsidies

Region of Peel Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate (Current): The Region provides a $1,500 rebate for eligible homeowners to cover the cost of installing a sanitary backwater valve to reduce basement flooding due to sanitary back-ups of wastewater from the sanitary sewer. For more information, visit peelregion.ca.

Useful links

Read more about the City’s stormwater infrastructure.

Learn more about how to reduce the risk of flooding on your property.

Watch the City’s Flooding Information Session video.

December 2, 2024
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Lakeshore Road East Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Lakeshore Road East, between 42nd Street and Deta Road, Alexandra Avenue and Ogden Avenue and Haig Boulevard and Lakeshore Road Intersection

By Announcement

Peel Region will be working in your area to rehabilitate the sanitary sewers along Lakeshore Road East at the following locations:
1) Between 42nd Street and Deta Road;
2) Between Alexandra Avenue and Ogden Avenue; and
3) Haig Boulevard and Lakeshore Road Intersection

Sanitary sewers are underground pipes that carry wastewater from your home or business to a water resource recovery facility. Wastewater is created when water goes down the drain or is flushed down the toilet. To strengthen and extend the life of the existing sewer pipes, we will be rehabilitating the existing sewer pipes by adding a new lining within sections of the pipe.

Construction schedule

Construction is planned to begin December, 2024 and be completed by July, 2025. All work is under warranty for two years from the completion date.

Contractor and working hours

The work will be completed by Michels Canada and supported by GEI Consultants, both under contract to Peel Region. While the contractor’s normal working hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, there will be some night work required to expedite construction as continuous bypass pumping of sewage flows is necessary to facilitate sewer rehabilitation. We understand this may cause some inconvenience, but shorter working days would require your neighbourhood/area to be under construction for a longer period of time.

Wastewater service interruptions

To complete this work, your wastewater service pipe may be out of service (plugged) for approximately 8 hours; we will let you know beforehand whether this is the case. (Wastewater service pipes carry wastewater from your home to the underground sanitary sewer system.) This temporary service interruption allows for the pipe to be repaired without digging up the street. To advise you of the exact date and time of this service interruption, Michels Canada will provide you with a second notice at least 24 hours before the lining process begins.

It is important to minimize your water use while the sewer work is underway:

• You may continue to wash your hands but minimize your water use.
• Do not use showers, bathtubs, dishwashers, or your washing machine.
• Keep toilet flushing to a bare minimum.

These actions will reduce the possibility of wastewater (also known as sewage) backing up into your basement or into your plumbing. If you have a sump pump, please notify us at construction@peelregion.ca or tell the
contractor when they arrive at your property.

Traffic and parking

The work will be phased to minimize disruption to traffic. At least one lane will be open in each direction during this work. All entrances to businesses and residences will be maintained during construction.

Repairing areas impacted by construction

Rehabilitation of the sewer will require excavation to access the pipe and to facilitate bypass pumping. We will start repairing the road, curb, driveway entrances and boulevards once our work on the sewer is completed. These repairs may be delayed due to contractor availability or certain seasonal weather conditions.

For example:
• Paving cannot take place when the ground is saturated with water, or the temperature is below 3°C.
• Asphalt is not available in large volumes during the winter. Asphalt usually becomes available around midMay.
• Most sod farms are located north of Peel. They usually have sod available beginning in late May. We will replace the sod once it is available. We replace sod only until the middle of November, weather
permitting, to let the sod grow roots. If we do not repair sod by the middle of November, we’ll replace the
sod the following spring.

Odours

You may smell some odours while the synthetic resin inside the sewer cures. These odours are temporary and will dissipate within a few hours. You can prevent or minimize these odours by making sure you have water in all of your drains, including your basement floor drain. We recommend pouring a bucket of water down the floor drain and running the water in all sinks, showers, and tubs for a minute, either the evening before or day of the relining work. If you are not able to put water down your floor drain (for example, if it is currently covered by flooring), we strongly recommend making it accessible before relining work begins to reduce the level of odours in your home.

Safety during construction

Construction zones require extra caution to keep everyone safe – pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and construction workers. When driving, walking, or biking through the construction area, please be aware of your surroundings, watch for construction crews and other road users, slow down, account for delays, and consider other routes if possible. To learn more about how to stay safe in construction zones, visit peelregion.ca/construction/workzonesafety

Email notices

Receive timely project updates right to your inbox by signing up for e-notices. Visit
peelregion.ca/construction/signup or scan the following QR code (using your cell phone camera) to start signing up

Keeping you informed

We will let you know if there are any major changes to the plans. Information on this project can also be found at peelregion.ca/construction/project-24-2458/

Follow Peel Public Works on Twitter (twitter.com/peelpublicworks) for service updates and changes.
We value your feedback After we have finished, we will invite you to provide feedback on the construction project. You can sign up to receive this survey electronically at peelregion.ca/construction/signup

Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. This work will allow us to continue providing you with high quality wastewater services. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Peel Region
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409

 

November 14, 2024
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Update – Action Plan for Stormwater and Flood Mitigation

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko is happy to share another update, as promised.  Resulting from the last report and Councillor Dasko’s advocacy for his residents councils direction was to staff to come back to Council.  Yesterday, on September 25, 2024 with Corporate Report: 10.2. entitled “Council Update – July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events” (attached). This report, which was passed by Councillor Dasko and his colleagues unanimously, is an action-oriented approach to accelerating flood mitigation initiatives, inspection enhancements and increased maintenance and operation activities. Councillor Dasko has also attached his motion for your perusal which was again unanimously passed by all of council.

Watch Council Sept 25, 2024 Item 7.4 (running from 31.03-1.11) Emma Calvert sharing Corporate report 10.2.

View the report 

The following items were passed and are to be actioned:

  • A Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program to provide a one-time grant of $1,000 to Mississauga residential property owners who incurred damages as a result of basement flooding following the weather events on July 16, 2024, or August 17 and 18, 2024, as a result of Councillor Dasko’s motion on September 11, 2024.
  • A basement flooding prevention rebate program to provide up to $6,800 to make basement flood prevention improvements more affordable.
  • With the number of staff meetings with Councillor Dasko he was pleased to see that staff were convinced to step up the timeline of new and accelerated stormwater projects, as outlined in the Project-based action plan includes accelerating the Design and Construction of the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Project by 6 years, including infrastructure improvement projects in 2025, 2026, 2027, with a completion year of 2028.
  • Enhancements to routine maintenance of stormwater infrastructure
  • City staff will work further with local authorities like the TRCA, Alectra, and the Emergency Management Team to identify opportunities to enhance public alerting to residents during localized flooding.
  • Staff have been directed to prepare and submit applications to the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (second intake- November 1, 2024) and Housing-Enabling Core Services Stream programs to support the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Project.

Furthermore, at the Region of Peel, Regional Council passed a motion on September 12, 2024 to have an increase in the Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate Program. The program is available to property owners in priority areas in Peel who had experienced sanitary flooding because of a storm event in the past 10 years. Residents living in neighborhoods outside the priority areas can also apply for a subsidy if they have reported flooding to Peel Region in the past or have an insurance claim. Subsidies are 60% of the invoiced cost, up to a maximum $1,500. Residents are asked to call Peel Region at 905-791-7800 to confirm eligibility for the backwater valve subsidy before proceeding with an installation. For more information please visit peelregion.ca.

Please note that there will be an upcoming City-wide Public Information Session for 2024 Flood Events.  Councillor Dasko will share more details when they are announced.

September 26, 2024
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CITY OF MISSISSAUGA – NOTICE OF COMPLETION – Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Dixie

By Announcement, Planning & Development, Resources

Dundas Flood Mitigation Project

WHAT?

  • The lands south of Little Etobicoke Creek
    surrounding Dixie Road, referred to as “Dixie-
    Dundas” for this project, are subject to flooding as
    a result of spilling from the creek during high flow
    conditions. This urban area consists of a variety of
    commercial, industrial, residential, and park land
    uses.
  • The study area of this Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class
    Environmental Assessment (EA) has been broken up
    into the “Dixie Area” and the “Dundas Area” for
    identifying flood mitigation solutions.

WHERE?

WHY?

  • The City of Mississauga has an interest to protect
    flood-vulnerable residences and businesses as well as
    to intensify Dixie-Dundas area to fulfill the vision of
    growth expressed in the Dundas Connects Master Plan.

HOW?

In consultation with the public and agencies, the alternative solutions for both the “Dixie Area” and the “Dundas Area” have been evaluated to identify preferred design concepts for each.

“Dundas Area” preferred design:

  • Floodplain widening
  • 25 m – channel crossing bridge at Dundas Street
  • Sanitary sewer relocation
  • Floodproofing earthen berm at 1607 Dundas Street

“Dixie Area” preferred design:

  • Floodplain widening with lowered creek invert
  • 50 m – channel crossing bridge at Dixie Road
  • Sanitary sewer relocations

PROJECT FILE

An Environmental Study Report is now available for public review and comment for 30 days on the City’s website:
http://www.mississauga.ca/flooding

Interested persons may provide written comments to our project team by April 30, 2024. All comments are requested to be sent directly to the Project Managers listed below. Previous study information, including the Public Information Centres and the study area expansion bulletin, is available on the above webpage.

Anthony Di Giandomenico, P.Eng.
Project Manager
City of Mississauga
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C9
(905) 615-3200, ext. 3491
anthony.digiandomenico@mississauga.ca

Amanda McKay, P.Eng., PMP
Consultant Project Manager
Matrix Solutions Inc.
3001-6865 Century Avenue
Mississauga, ON L5N 7K2
(289) 323-3780
amckay@matrix-solutions.com

April 3, 2024
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Our Community

By Ward 1

In hearing your passion, hope, and ideas for the future of Ward 1, I know more than ever, we must be united to ensure this great community is always our place to call home.

January 20, 2019
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Lakeview Village – Tuesday, December 10th, at 8:00am until Wednesday, December 11th, at 6:00pm

By Resources, Ward 1

The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Tuesday, December 10th, at 8:00am until Wednesday, December 11th, at 6:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

After the water interruption

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly 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). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Tuesday, December 10th, at 8:00am until Wednesday, December 11th, at 6:00pm     

Location:  Lakeview Village

Addresses Affected:

  • 859 Hydro Road – City of Mississauga Parks Depot
  • 859 Hydro Road – Tridel Building
  • 1300 Lakeshore Rd E – Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant (G.E. Booth)

Project #: T-19001Ma

Regional Inspector:  Domenic Bullock

Telephone #:              416-458-2099

                                    647-330-7413 Ext. 3246/3247

December 6, 2024
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Bus Stop Impact – Cawthra Road (Stop #0499)

By Resources, Transit, Ward 1

Please be advised that stop #0499 on NB Cawthra Road at Melton Drive will be out of service effective 8:00am Monday December 9 until end of day Tuesday December 10 for construction works.

Patrons will be directed to the previous stop #0498 at Tedwyn Drive which is approximately 175 metres south.

Stop #0499 is serviced by Route 8 North with continued accessible bus service at Stop #0498.

December 6, 2024
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Peel Regional Police Update: 2024 Seasonal R.I.D.E. Campaign Launch

By Events, Food for thought

Peel Regional Police officially launched the Seasonal Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) Campaign in partnership with Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD). This initiative is part of our ongoing and collaborative efforts to reduce impaired driving and enhance road safety across Peel Region.

From November 16 to December 31, 2024, additional officers from Road Safety Services and divisions will be deployed to conduct increased roadside checks to ensure the community is driving safely and responsibly.

Officers will be reminding the public to not drive if they have consumed alcohol or any type of drugs, as well as ensuring they have a plan to get home by having a designated driver, an alternate place to stay, or using public transportation. Road safety is a shared responsibility.

While the Seasonal R.I.D.E. Campaign marks an increase in strategic enforcement, PRP remains committed to year-round education about the dangers of impaired driving.

We encourage you to keep an eye out on our social media to share road safety tips with your communities throughout the holiday season.

December 6, 2024
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTICE – 1619 Crediton Parkway – Wednesday December 11th, 9:00am to 5:00pm

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Wednesday December 11th, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Location:  1619 Crediton Parkway                               

Addresses Affected: 1596 to 1649 Crediton Parkway                   

Project #:  C-604044

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #               437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Wednesday December 11th, 9:00am to 5:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

After the water interruption

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly 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). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

December 5, 2024
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Notice Of Complete Application And Future Recommendation Report – 1489 Hurontario

By Planning & Development, Ward 1

Please be informed of a proposed development in your neighbourhood

1489 Hurontario Street

Northeast corner of Hurontario Street and Pinewood Trail

Applicant’s Proposal: To change the use of these lands to permit 9 three-storey townhouse dwellings

Application submitted by: Milani Group/Twin Townhouses Inc.

Files:  OZ/OPA 24-13 W1 & 21T-M 24-6 W1

Location of the Proposal

Applicant’s Rendering

In Person and Virtual Public Meeting

Meeting Date and Time:

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Place:

Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive

The applicant is proposing to change the official plan and zoning to permit 9 three-storey townhouse dwellings. There is also a request to approve a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision for nine townhouse lots.

The remediation of potential on-site contamination will be evaluated through the review of these applications and addressed in the Corporate Report.

Meeting Details:

This meeting will be held in person and online. Advance registration is required to make a verbal submission at the meeting virtually. Advance registration is preferred to make a verbal submission at the meeting in person. The proceedings will be streamed live online for the public to view at the following link: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/council-and-committee-videos. If you wish to phone in to listen to the meeting only, please call 905-615-3200, ext. 5423 for instructions.

Options for participating in the meeting are outlined below.

Purpose of Meeting:

  • For people to ask questions and share their views about the proposal
  • For Planning and Development Committee to receive a report that provides information on the project, addresses issues and provides a recommendation on the proposal
  • For Planning and Development Committee to make a decision about this project

The report will be available on-line one week prior to the meeting at: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/planninganddevelopment

For detailed information contact:

City Planner Paul Stewart at 905-615-3200 ext. 5813 or paul.stewart@mississauga.ca

If you would like to share your views and/or be added to the official record, please contact the Planning and Building Department by Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date:

Please include your name, your address, and application number or address of the property you are providing comments on.

Written Comments:

In order to be received by Committee at the public meeting, written comments must be received no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Submissions are accepted by email at deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca or by mailing the Planning and Development Committee, 300 City Centre Drive, 2nd Floor, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1. Please include your name, your address, and application number or address of the property you are providing comments on.  Written comments received before, during or after a public meeting but before a by-law is passed receive the same consideration as verbal comments made during a public meeting.

If you wish to be notified of the decision on the proposed zoning by-law amendment and/or proposed official plan amendment, you must make a written request.

How to participate in a public meeting if you wish to make verbal submissions:

Participate Virtually

Advance registration is required to participate and/or make comment virtually at the public meeting. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Any materials you wish to show the Committee 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 can participate and/or make comment in the meeting via telephone. To register, please call Angie Melo at 905-615-3200 ext. 5423 no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. You must provide your name, phone number, and application number if you wish to speak to the Committee. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.

Participate In Person

To make a verbal submission in person, advance registration is preferred. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date.

If you are a landlord, please post a copy of this notice where your tenants can see it. We want to make sure they have a chance to take part.

Background Studies:

Contact the city planner noted above for more information.

Planning Act Requirements:

The City will be processing the applications in accordance with the Provincial Planning Act which requires that all complete applications be processed.

The applications are now being circulated to City Departments and Agencies for technical review.

A report summarizing the development and the comments received will be prepared by Planning staff and presented at the Public Meeting listed in this Notice.

Personal Information:

Individuals should be aware that any personal information in their verbal or written communication will become part of the public record, unless the individual expressly requests the City to remove the personal information. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to application.info@mississauga.ca or in writing to the Planning and Building Department at 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1.

Information about Appeals:

Application decisions can be appealed through the Ontario Land Tribunal. The applicant, a specified person, a public body, or the Minister, or those who own land subject to the application can appeal. A person who otherwise would have an ability to appeal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Mississauga before the proposed zoning by-law is passed and the proposed official plan amendment is adopted is not entitled to appeal the decision and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal.

General Information:

Visit Mississauga’s online Guide to City Planning and Development to learn more.  It’s organized around topics we get asked most – such as What is City Planning, How Land Gets Developed and Ways to Get Involved.  Visit www.mississauga.ca/city-planning-guide

Date of Notice:  December 12, 2024

December 4, 2024
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Article InSauga – New 64-acre conservation area will be an environmental ‘gem’ in Mississauga

By Announcement, Parks, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Mississauga Ward 1 Coun. Stephen Dasko, in a post to social media, described the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area as “an incredible collaborative initiative that will be 64 acres along Mississauga’s shoreline.”

Construction of the new trails and other park infrastructure began in fall 2023.

Project leaders have said their more recent focus has been on “creating a unique space for the public to enjoy” once the conservation area opens.

“Through consultation with our Indigenous partners, community advisory members and partner organizations, we‘re planning to build an accessible network of trails, boardwalks, lookouts and gathering spaces,” CVC said in an earlier project update. “These new amenities will provide scenic connections to the lake, wetlands, grasslands and forest environments at the conservation area, showcasing the diverse cultural and ecological history of the site.”

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December 4, 2024
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Ready for growth and development: City preparing to finalize Official Plan

By Announcement, Planning & Development

Proposed updates will help bring more housing to Mississauga

Mississauga is preparing to finalize its new Official Plan – an important planning document that helps shape the future of our city. From housing and transportation to the environment and economy, the Official Plan guides how Mississauga will grow and develop over the next 25 years.

Recent updates to the Official Plan include policies to help encourage more housing and new mixed-use communities. The updated plan also addresses new planning-related legislation from the province.

As the City prepares to finalize the Official Plan, there will be several opportunities for members of the public to learn more and share final comments on the draft.

Opportunities for feedback

The City welcomes input on the draft Official Plan:

  • On December 9, City staff will provide an update to Planning and Development Committee – and interested members of the public – on proposed changes to the Official Plan. Many of the changes stem from public feedback received earlier this year.
  • In January, City staff will hold a virtual public meeting to provide an overview of the draft Official Plan, highlight key changes and take input. The draft Official Plan will be posted online in advance of the meeting – and comments are welcome anytime.

Following these meetings, staff will incorporate any additional feedback and bring a final draft of the new Official Plan to Council for adoption in Spring 2025.

Meeting details

What: Planning and Development Committee meeting

When: Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Where: Council Chambers, City Hall

Participate: Watch the live stream on the City’s website (without registering) or join in person at City Hall. Instructions on how to register for the meeting are included in the meeting agenda.

Information about the January 2025 virtual community meeting will be posted in the new year. If you want to be notified directly, please visit the Official Plan Review engagement website and subscribe for project updates. The virtual meeting presentation will also be recorded and posted on the website after the session.

If you have questions or comments, you can also reach out to official.plan@mississauga.ca.

Background

Every 10 years, the City reviews and updates the Official Plan to ensure it reflects Mississauga’s changing needs and provincial direction. Public input has played an important part in shaping the policies that make up the new Official Plan, including:

  • Where housing, industry, offices and shops should go
  • Which services and amenities such as parks, schools, roads, trails and transit are needed
  • How we protect the city’s culture, heritage and environment
  • How the city should grow and what growth will look like

The new Official Plan will come into effect once it is adopted by City Council and approved by the Province of Ontario.

To learn more, visit mississauga.ca/officialplan

December 3, 2024
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ALUS Peel Pilot receives grant from Coca-Cola to support watershed health across Canada

By Resources

Peel Region and its partners have received a grant from The Coca-Cola Company in Canada to support initiatives that protect key watersheds, including the Credit and Humber Rivers.

This funding will be implemented through the ALUS Peel Pilot, which assists farmers in Peel in voluntarily addressing environmental opportunities to protect habitat, soil, and water quality through community-led, nature-based solutions.  Through projects such as tree planting, wetland restoration, soil erosion control, and livestock fencing, the ALUS Peel Pilot program strengthens farm sustainability while providing critical ecosystem services, including flood mitigation and carbon capture.

The grant will help provide annual payments to Peel farmers who undertake an ALUS Peel Pilot project, recognizing their voluntary stewardship efforts and the retirement of sensitive agricultural lands.

Since 2004, farmers in Peel have implemented over $4.7 million worth of environmental farm projects in collaboration with Peel Region, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) through the Peel Rural Water Quality Program. The ALUS Peel Pilot expands this legacy by introducing the ALUS model to further increase resources available for long-term environmental stewardship projects.

ALUS Canada, a charitable organization that helps farmers and ranchers develop nature-based solutions on their land, has been selected by The Coca Cola Company in Canada to receive a $162,500 grant to strengthen watershed health initiatives in communities where the company operates. In addition to Peel, the funding will support ALUS programs in Rocky View, Alberta, and Laurentides, Quebec, helping implement long-term environmental projects that improve water quality, build climate resilience, and enhance biodiversity.

Quotations

“Addressing climate change requires collective effort. Working in partnership with organizations that share our vision helps us advance initiatives that support environmental stewardship and promote long-term sustainability. Together, we aim to make a significant contribution to the future of our planet.”   

Kealy Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works, Peel Region   

About Peel Region

In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.

December 3, 2024
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Celebrating the contributions of persons with disabilities: December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

By Announcement

A day to celebrate the leadership, resilience and contributions of persons with disabilities in our community.

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities – a day to celebrate the leadership, resilience and contributions of persons with disabilities in our community.

Following a press conference focused on Disability Without Poverty’s 2024 Report Card, the City of Mississauga passed a resolution on November 27 to send a letter to Prime Minster Justin Trudeau and all party leaders highlighting that the current Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is inadequate and that eligibility criteria is too narrow and restrictive. As a result, poverty rates for this group are twice as high as those without disabilities.

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the City is required to develop a multi-year accessibility plan that outlines how Mississauga will meet its obligations under the legislation and remove barriers for people with disabilities. The City is currently on its third plan, which builds upon what has been accomplished since introducing its first multi-year plan in 2012.

The City is pleased to share its commitment to removing barriers, along with its continued progress on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan: 2023-2028.

Recent initiatives include:

  • Property Tax Rebate Program: offered to low-income seniors (ages 65 and older) and low-income persons with disabilities who own and occupy their own home, the $400 rebate is applied to the tax account to offset property taxes.
  • Eliminating barriers at City facilities and public spaces such as the recent renovation and new addition to Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, which focused on improvements to the quality of recreational services provided to people with disabilities, while implementing higher accessibility standards.
  • Improving the accessibility of MiWay’s transit system. In 2023, 25 enhanced bus shelters were installed. These were equipped with enclosed heated areas, digital schedule information, wave sensors and digital screens. Additionally, accessibility was improved with the installation/restoration of passenger landing pads at 61 bus stop locations.
  • Reducing the unemployment rate for people with disabilities by implementing a targeted outreach strategy for recruiting people with disabilities by partnering with Discover Ability and Ready, Willing and Able to support the employment of persons with disabilities.
  • Offering a variety of recreational and sports activities in an accessible format. These adapted programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities – specifically designed for individuals with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities.

To learn more about the City’s commitments to advancing accessibility and to read the 2023 annual status update, visit the webpage.

Quotes

“Approximately 201,000 Mississauga residents live with a disability. People with disabilities often face multiple barriers to accessing services, facilities and employment – and the need for accessible services will continue to rise as the population ages. As a City, we are committed to creating an inclusive community where everyone has equal access to these items, including offering property tax rebate programs for low-income persons with disabilities and seniors.”
– Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“The City’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan showcases our unwavering dedication to removing barriers and promoting inclusion. With guidance from our community partners and Accessibility Advisory Committee, we continue to enhance Mississauga’s programs and services, promote awareness that go beyond AODA standards. We know these are just the stepping stones towards a more inclusive future, but we remain dedicated towards inclusive growth.”
– Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services

December 3, 2024
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Port Credit Memorial Park Skating Path is Open

By Announcement, Parks, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko is pleased to announce that the Port Credit Memorial Park Skating Path is now open for the 2024/25 winter season!

Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily.

Holiday hours, as follows:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024): 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024): Noon – 6 p.m.
  • New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2024): 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day (January 1, 2025): Noon – 8 p.m.

 

December 2, 2024
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