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Stephen Dasko

Today is Giving Tuesday

By Events, Issues

Giving Tuesday is a global movement unlocking the power of generosity to transform communities. After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a day dedicated to giving. It started as a simple idea in 2012 and is now celebrated in more than 60 countries around the world.

Today, join Mississauga Gives to celebrate the Giving Tuesday movement in Mississauga and encourage each other to do good. Donate to charity, volunteer, support a small business, fundraise, help spread the word, or perform an act of kindness – especially during these challenging times.

Learn more about the global Giving Tuesday movement at GivingTuesday.org and locally at mississaugagives.ca.

 

Councillor Dasko Giving Tuesday

December 1, 2020
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Mississauga’s COVID-19 Update for December 2, 2020

By Covid-19, Events

November 30, 2020

On Wednesday, December 2 at 4 p.m., media are invited to virtually attend Mayor Bonnie Crombie’s weekly press conference focused on the City of Mississauga’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Details

What:
Latest updates and announcements on the City’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mississauga.

When:
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 4 p.m.

Who:
Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie

Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health at Region of Peel

Nancy Macdonald-Duncan, Acting Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management

Sam Rogers, Director, Enforcement

Where:
Online – the virtual press conference will be streamed on the City’s website at https://web.mississauga.ca/council/council-activities/council-and-committee-videos/press-conferences-and-events/

Media: All media must RSVP to Lindsay Noronha, lindsay.noronha@mississauga.ca, by noon on December 2 if they would like to participate and ask questions. Confirmed media will be provided with a WebEx meeting request and log-in details in order to join the conference.

For more information about the City’s COVID-19 response and service impacts, visit: mississauga.ca/covid.

November 30, 2020
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Mississauga’s Budget Discussions – November 30, 2020

By Resources

2021 Business Plan and Budget Service Area Presentations

November 30, 2020

Today at Budget Committee, the following service areas presented their 2021 Business Plans and Budget along with a presentation regarding the City’s Stormwater Program.

Service Area Presentation Highlights

  1. Recreation
  • Keep Mississauga residents healthy, active, and connected in partnership with the community for all citizens
  1. Parks, Forestry & Environment
  • Provide safe, accessible and connected parkland
  • Conserve, enhance and connect natural environments
  • Meet the outdoor active and passive needs of our diverse community
  • Advance actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change
  • Create and maintain great outdoor public spaces
  • Drive environmental sustainability City-wide
  • Support community group partnerships, events and engagement
  1. Information Technology
  • Innovative, reliable, responsive and secure solutions that align business process and technology
  1. Land Development Services
  • Provide strategic, long-term planning and high quality customer service, to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the public
  1. Stormwater

The City’s Stormwater Program is funded by the Stormwater charge, a dedicated source of funding separate from property taxes. The Stormwater charge appears on the Region of Peel water bill and in 2021 the rate increase is set at 2 per cent. This means the average residence will see an increase of $2.20 or less.

  • Continued growth in the Stormwater Capital Program for state of good repair projects and construction of new infrastructure
  • Increased contributions to the Pipe Reserve Fund
  • Continue the development of an enhanced Asset Management Plan
  • Develop the Stormwater Master Plan
  • Continue to carry out flood relief, erosion control and other improvement projects
  • Implement capital projects and infrastructure needs identified through planning and flood mitigation studies

The following service area updates were also received by Budget Committee today through the consent agenda:

  1. Business Services
  • Enable the delivery of excellent public service by providing advice, expertise and essential support
  • Work with all business units across the organization to allow services to be delivered to residents and businesses in the most cost effective, innovative and efficient manner
  1. City Manager’s Office
  • Provide Strategic Leadership
  • Support Economic Development
  • Ensure compliance through Internal Audit
  • Deliver expert Legal Services
  1. Facilities & Property Management
  • Optimize in-house expertise in property management excellence to sustain the City’s infrastructure
  • Collaborate with our partners in delivering front-line services to our citizens while maintaining respect for the public tax dollar
  1. Legislative Services
  • Transparency
  • Integrity
  • Dedication
  • Service
  1. Financial Transactions
  • Support ongoing operations
  • Support reserves and reserve fund transfers to and from operating funds
  • Support taxation and payments in lieu of taxes
  • Support City-wide sources of revenue

Budget Committee has concluded its budget deliberations for 2020 and will reconvene in 2021 following consideration of the Region of Peel Budget.

The Budget Committee meeting schedule may change. Please visit the Council and Committee Calendar Listings for up-to-date information.

For more information on the City of Mississauga’s 2021 Budget and Business Plan visit City of Mississauga Budget

November 30, 2020
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COVID-19 Lockdown – Week 1 Enforcement Includes Thousands of Inspections

By Covid-19, Issues

November 30, 2020

Mississauga, as part of Peel Region, has been in the Grey-Lockdown zone of the Government of Ontario’s Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework for one week.

In that week, there have been enhancements as to how the City’s Enforcement Division has approached the new regulations.

“We launched an ambitious proactive inspection plan designed to get ahead of violations and correct behaviours quickly and purposefully,” said Sam Rogers, Director of Enforcement for the City of Mississauga. “Enforcement Officers were re-assigned from their regular duties to double our ‘boots on the ground’ and conduct thousands of inspections.”

Rogers added that public complaints have tripled in the past week and 4,500 inspections were conducted in the first seven days of the lockdown which resulted in 57 charges and 51 notices of contravention.

“Violations were observed across all sectors including house parties, gyms, retail stores, car dealerships, pet retail, salons, furniture stores, restaurants and electronics stores,” noted Rogers. “The vast majority of people and businesses are complying but there are some out there who are intentionally breaking the rules and putting lives at risk.”

“I want to thank the vast majority of residents and businesses who are complying with the lockdown restrictions,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “These enhanced enforcement measures will allow us to better identify those who are not in compliance with the regulations and penalize those who flagrantly flout the rules. Everyone has a part to play in limiting the spread of this virus.”

Business owners and residents are being asked to take the regulations outlined by the province seriously.

“Lockdown can’t end until we change our behavior,” added Rogers. “To ensure this mindset shift happens, we will be strictly enforcing the Lockdown regulations. If you are intentionally violating the rules, we will be knocking on your door.”

Peel Region will remain in the Grey-Lockdown level for a minimum of 28 days or two COVID-19 incubation periods. The Ontario government will reassess after that period to determine if each region will stay where they are or be moved to a different level.

For information on health and safety recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit peelregion.ca/coronavirus.

For information about the City’s response to COVID-19:

November 30, 2020
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Film Notice: CBS Canada Holdings Inc

By Events

Please note that the above will be filming interior and exterior scenes for the TV series “In The Dark” at 1417 Lakeshore Rd E (Ward 1) on Dec 2nd, 7:00am-3:00am, Dec 3rd. Prep will be conducted on Dec 1st, 7am-7pm. Wrap on Dec 3rd, 7am-7pm will be entirely on private property.

A permit has been issued to allow parking on the following:

  • One side of Deta Rd between Lakeshore Rd E and Orchard Hill Rd
  • One side of Cherriebell Rd between Orchard Hill Rd and Lakeshore Rd E

Camera equipment on the boulevard and sidewalk has been permitted as long as two-way pedestrian traffic is maintained at all times and to allow maximum 3-minute traffic stoppages (Lakeshore Rd E between Deta Rd and Cherriebell Rd) under the supervision of Peel Regional Police between 8:00pm-9:30pm only

Production has also been granted permission to park production vehicles/lunch room space at Small Arms Inspection Building (1352 Lakeshore Rd E, Ward 1) starting 7am, Dec 1st through to Dec 3rd, 12noon.

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:

  • Afterhours filming (after 11pm)
  • Overnight parking
  • After hour vehicle movement (after 11PM)
  • Lighting to be oriented toward neighbouring residences

Should you have comments, questions or concerns please contact Carmen Ford at the Film Office at 905-615-3200 x6150.

November 27, 2020
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Film Notice: CBS Canada Holdings Inc

By Events

Please note that the above will be filming interior & exterior scenes for a TV series “In The Dark” at 24 Peter St, 45 Port St S and Bay St on December 1st between the hours of 6:00am-11:00pm. Prep will be conducted on November 29th and November 30th, 7:00am-7:00pm daily. Wrap will be conducted entirely on private property on December 2nd, 7:00am-7:00pm.

A permit has been issued to allow parking on the following:

  • West side of Mississauga Rd S between Port St W and Lake St.
  • North side of Bay St between Mississauga Rd S and John St S
  • One side of Peter Street South between Port St W. and Bay St (clearing only)

Camera equipment on the roadway, boulevard and sidewalk has been permitted as long as two-way traffic is maintained at all times and to allow maximum 3-minute traffic stoppages (Peter St S and Bay St, as noted above) under the supervision of Peel Regional Police not between the hours of 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm.

Production has also been granted permission to park production support vehicles at JC Saddington Park, North Lot (53 Lake St, Ward 1) from 7am, November 29th through to Dec 1st, 11pm. Crew vehicle parking has aldo been permitted for Marina Park, South Lot (15 Front St S, Ward 1) on Dec 1st, 6:00am-11:00pm.

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:

  • Afterhours filming (before 7am)
  • Overnight Parking
  • Sunday Filming Activity (Prep, Sunday Nov 29th – 7am to 7pm)
  • Recurring Location (Bay St)

Should you have any comments, questions or concerns please contact Carmen Ford at the Film Office at 905-615-3200 ext. 6150.

November 27, 2020
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Upcoming changes to waste services in Peel

By Issues, Resources

November 27, 2020

The Region of Peel advises residents of upcoming changes to waste services in Peel.

At Peel Community Recycling Centres (CRCs):

Ending waived disposal fees for loads up to 100 kg:

  • Effective, January 4, 2021, CRCs will end the waived disposal fees for single loads (one per day) weighing 100 kgs.
  • Residents will be charged the minimum fee of $6 for the first 50 kgs.
  • All applicable loads over 50 kgs will be charged at $118 per tonne.
  • Dedicated loads of recycling, metals, electronics and appliances continue to be accepted for free.

For the safety of the community and staff, residents should expect longer than normal wait times due to physical distancing protocols at the CRCs. Residents are encouraged to check peelregion.ca/waste/communityrecyclingcentres for the most up-to-date information on operating hours and acceptable items.

At the curbside:

Winter garbage exemption period is suspended:

  • Residents are advised that the winter garbage exemption period (originally scheduled from January 25-February 5, 2021) is suspended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to minimize manual collection and ensure worker safety, while maintaining services for the long term.
  • Residents are reminded that:
  • Unlimited amounts of garbage will not be collected.
  • You can only place up to 2 extra bags on your garbage collection day. No garbage tags needed.
  • Additional bags beyond the 2-bag limit will not be collected, but they can be taken to any Peel CRC, where disposal fees may apply.
  • Bulky items continue to be collected at the curb on your garbage day and accepted at Peel CRCs year-round.

End of two extra garbage bags for collection:

  • As of February 8, 2021, the additional two-bag limit for excess garbage will end.
  • This means that residents will have to purchase garbage tags to dispose of excess garbage bags.
  • Residents can purchase garbage tags in advance, starting January 15 by visiting peelregion.ca/waste.
  • Residents can bring excess garbage of up to 100 kgs for free at any Community Recycling Centre until January 3, 2021.
  • Disposal fees will apply for garbage that is dropped off from January 4, 2021 onwards.
  • Excess garbage must be placed in bags. Containers or cans will not be collected.

For the latest updates on waste service changes and other services and facilities temporarily affected in Peel, please visit peelregion.ca/coronavirus/affected-services.

The Region of Peel works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 175,000 businesses in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca and follow us on Twitter @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.

November 27, 2020
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City Announces New Director of Recreation

By Events

November 27, 2020

The City of Mississauga has selected Kristina Zietsma as the new Director of Recreation, following an internal and external competition. Zietsma, who will assume the role effective November 30, 2020, has been the Acting Director since May 2020, when Shari Lichterman was promoted to Commissioner of Community Services.

“Kristina has a great understanding of the many business areas in the Recreation portfolio from her time working at our community centres and working her way up the management ranks,” said Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services. “My thanks to her for her leadership of the division during this transition, while managing through the pandemic and its significant impact to our services and staff.”

In her role as Director, Zietsma will oversee the Recreation Division which is responsible for recreation facilities and programs, community partnerships and affiliations, facility rentals, sponsorship, sport development, banquet and food services and community events support.

“I am proud to work for the City of Mississauga and am committed to continuing to provide residents with the recreation programs, services and facilities that contribute to Mississauga’s high quality of life,” said Zietsma. “In my role as Director, I look forward to working with all Recreation staff, the City’s Leadership Team and working closely with Mayor and Council.” 

Zietsma has worked for the City for over 16 years, in various front-line and leadership roles.  Starting her career at City community centres, she moved on to manage the Recreation Customer Service Centre and more recently to oversee all Recreation program delivery, standards, training and volunteers. She has led key projects for the division over the years, from enterprise system replacement to fee assistance programs. 

Zietsma studied Recreation and Leisure at Mohawk College and has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto.

November 27, 2020
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Regional Council Motion on Equal Treatment of Small and Local Businesses

By Covid-19, Events, Issues

Today at the Region, I, along many of the Regional Councillors, worked with the Chair and the Mayor Crombie’s original motion to collaborate on  a resolution asking the Province for equal treatment of small and local businesses with the big box stores and also with stricter enforcement requirements.

Hoping that our voices are heard.

Please see the motion attached.

Kind regards,

Stephen

Regional Council Motion RE Equal Treatment for Small Businesses

 

November 26, 2020
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