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Public Meeting – Planning and Developent Committee – Please be informed of a City study for your neighbourhood

By Announcement, Planning & Development

City Wide
City of Mississauga
City’s Proposal: To amend the City’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the following:
 Reduce the number of residential detached dwelling zones
 Reduce minimum lot frontage and minimum lot area requirements
 Introduce semi-detached dwellings as a permitted use in detached dwelling zones
 Amend maximum dwelling heights for detached and semi-detached dwellings

File: BL.09-RES

In Person and Virtual Public Meeting
Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, October 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive
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 Planning and Development Committee to receive a report that provides information on the proposed amendments
 For people to ask questions and share their views about the proposed amendments

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 Kelsey Martin at 905-615-3200 ext. 2470 or kelsey.martin@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:
 by mail to 300 City Centre Drive, 6th floor, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1
 by email to application.info@mississauga.ca
 by visiting the following link: https://yoursay.mississauga.ca/increasing-housing-choicesin-neighbourhoods-study

Please include your name, your address, and file number.

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 file 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 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.

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:
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City before the by-law is passed and/or the proposed official plan or official
plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal,
there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a part.

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of City of Mississauga Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make
oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City before the proposed official plan (or official plan amendment) is adopted, the person or public body is not
entitled to appeal the decision.

Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.

No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or
written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

Date of Notice: October 5, 2023

SURVEY: Permanent Closure of Tolman Road and Harvest Drive UPDATE – Results Included

By Announcement

Councillor Stephen Dasko has received inquiries from your neighbourhood regarding the possibility of permanently closing Tolman Road and/or Harvest Drive at North Service Road. Presently, Tolman Road and Harvest Drive are temporarily closed during construction.

To assess the level of support for any permanent road closure, this survey has been distributed to the neighbourhood.  The permanent closure of any roadway can impact traffic patterns and volumes on many different neighbourhood roadways in different ways. Some roadways may experience lower traffic volumes, while other roadways can see increases in traffic. Road closures also impact municipal services such as winter maintenance and waste collection.

Should there be support for the permanent closure of Tolman Road and/or Harvest Drive, additional study and evaluation will be necessary to determine the required budget, design, and property impacts.

Your feedback is requested through the completion of the survey below. It is imperative that this questionnaire is completed and returned by each individual resident/household rather than submitted collectively by one given resident on the street. Your feedback is requested by October 30, 2023.

What are the next steps in the process?

  • Fill out the survey https://arcg.is/1bLGLD to provide your comments. Scan the QR code to open the survey on your device.

  • Comments received through this survey will be summarized and communicated back to the Neighbourhood.
  • Should there be support for any road closure a report will be prepared for General Committee.
  • If you require more information, please call 311 or 905-615-4311 (outside city limits), Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7p.m. or e-mail at public.info@mississauga.ca. 

Update: Results from Tolman Road and Harvest Drive Permanent Closure Survey

Thank you to everyone who responded. I appreciate your involvement in the process.
Based on the results, the majority indicated a preference to re-open both roads following the construction.
If you have any questions, please reach out to my office at 905-896-5100 or at stephen.dasko@mississauga.ca.

Mississauga Brings on Health and Human Services Expertise to Prepare for Independence

By Announcement

To prepare to become an independent city, Mississauga has hired Catherine Matheson as the new Interim Commissioner for Health and Human Services. In this new role, Matheson will bring her decades of experience and oversight of important health and human services portfolios to Mississauga and assist the City as it prepares to deliver these services by January 1, 2025, or sooner.

Matheson currently serves as the CAO of Nipissing District Social Services Administration Board and CEO of Nipissing District Housing Corporation. Prior to this, she served as the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chair of the Peel Housing Corporation at the Region of Peel.

“I’m pleased to welcome Catherine to the Mississauga team,” said Shari Lichterman, CAO and City Manager. “She brings a wealth of critical experience to this role, including knowledge of Peel Region and will be an integral part of preparing our City to deliver the important services in the health and human services portfolio. I am confident that under Catherine’s guidance and oversight, Mississauga will be ready on or before January 1, 2025 to provide these important services to residents without missing a beat.”

Throughout her career, Matheson has also served as:

  • General Manager for Community Development in the City of Greater Sudbury
  • Senior Director of Health Care Integration and Transformation at the Northeast LHIN for the Ontario Ministry of Health
  • Director Northeast Centre of Excellence for Seniors Health, Regional Municipality of Sudbury
  • Director of Children Services, Regional Municipality of Sudbury

Matheson holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Social Work from Laurentian University, as well as executive certifications from Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Queen’s University, York University, and the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, to name just a few. She will begin her role as Interim Commissioner on October 23, 2023.

“She is absolutely the right person to take on this important role at this time,” added Lichterman.

As Mississauga works with the provincially-appointed Transition Board to negotiate the terms of the dissolution of Peel Region and the independence of Mississauga, Matheson’s decades of experience and expertise in health and human services will serve to prepare the City to take on these critical portfolios. She will be tasked with ensuring Mississauga has the right structure and resources – both human and financial – in place to deliver this portfolio starting January 1, 2025 or sooner, as directed by the Transition Board.

“I’m pleased to be joining the City of Mississauga at this historic time,” said Matheson. “I believe my decades of experience in health, housing and human services, as well as my time at the Region of Peel, have prepared me well for this important job. I know Mississauga is ready to be a single-tier city and I am confident that over the next year, the City will be ready to deliver these important services for residents.”

Background on Mississauga’s independence

Mississauga has long advocated to be an independent, single-tier municipality. There are currently 173 single-tier municipalities in Ontario. On June 8, 2023, Bill 112, The Hazel McCallion Act (Peel Dissolution) received Royal Assent. The Bill states the Region of Peel will be dissolved by January 1, 2025 and the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the Town of Caledon, will become single-tier municipalities at that time. To facilitate these changes, the provincial government has appointed a Transition Board to work with the Region and the local municipalities.

Mississauga is the 3rd largest City in Ontario and the 7th largest in Canada, with a population approaching one million people. As the province’s second largest economy, Mississauga is proud to have a received a ‘Triple A’ credit rating from S&P for the last 20 years, as well as various financial awards for good governance and strong financial management. Mississauga has a strong identity and a unique history and long track-record of delivering excellent service. In the 2023 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, 79 per cent of residents said Mississauga had a good or excellent quality of life and well over 60 per cent believe they get good value for tax dollars. Mississauga is ready to be an independent City.

Headshot of Catherine Matheson
Catherine Matheson, Interim Commissioner of Health and Human Services

Green-minded Mississauga Businesses Tackle GHG Emissions

By Announcement

Yesterday, the first group of Mississauga businesses participating in the Mississauga Climate Leaders Program (MCLP) kicked off their (Greenhouse Gas) GHG Training Program. The program, delivered by the City of Mississauga through Enviro-Stewards, is a four-part education and skills development series that will help participating local businesses identify and advance cost-effective ways to improve their energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

In addition to the GHG Training Program, participating companies will also benefit from a GHG Emission Energy Efficiency Site Assessment delivered by the City in partnership with Partners in Project Green. As part of the site assessment, a team of technical experts will conduct a facility walk-through for each participating company and provide recommendations about energy efficiency and GHG emission reduction opportunities.

“Congratulations to these businesses on beginning their journey toward greater profitability and energy efficiency while helping us achieve our goal of becoming a net zero city,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “We all have a role to play in ensuring our actions don’t negatively impact our environment, and I commend these businesses for stepping up to do their part and acting as role models for others in the community.”

Participants in this year’s program represent a diverse range of businesses and include the following companies:

  • Arterra Wines Canada
  • Blachford Chemical Group
  • Hydro Extrusion North America
  • Lakeside Process Controls Ltd.
  • Magellan Aerospace Corporation
  • Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc.
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
  • Weston Forest.

“I’d like to welcome our first group of participants in our Mississauga Climate Leaders Program! Sustainability and climate action are fast becoming critical market differentiators and drivers of economic competitiveness within our business community,” said Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Economic Development Office. “We’re thrilled to work with these trailblazers and support them in developing the knowledge and skills that will help them advance their sustainability goals and strengthen their value proposition.”

A photo of people from the Mississauga Climate Leaders Program smiling and proud

Need help greening your business?

Local businesses who are not part of the MCLP GHG Training Program and Site Assessments can still register for the MCLP Workshop Series, delivered in collaboration with Partners in Project Green.

The Series will cover three themes:

  • Identifying GHG Reduction Opportunities (November 28, 2023),
  • Strategies to Engage Employees in Your Sustainability Journey
    (January 23, 2024) and,
  • Environment, Social Governance (ESG) Disclosure Reporting (March 28, 2024).

Click here to learn more and register for these no-cost workshops.

Background on the Mississauga Climate Leaders Program

• The MCLP was developed in response to the City’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP), which was adopted by City Council in 2019. The plan includes 89 actions that aim to decrease Mississauga’s GHG emissions and prepare the community for climate change impacts, such as increased flooding, ice storms and heatwaves. On March 22, 2023, Council endorsed a motion to reaffirm and strengthen the City’s commitment to climate action, including examining new GHG emission targets to reach net zero by or before 2050.

• This past June, the City launched the Mississauga Climate Leaders Program (MCLP). Delivered by the City of Mississauga in partnership with Partners in Project Green and the Mississauga Board of Trade, the MCLP was created to provide local businesses with the support and recognition they need to take meaningful climate action. The program focuses on supporting pathways for local businesses to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, save energy and lower costs.

For more information on the MCLP, please visit our program page.

October GO Service Changes – Lakeshore West

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

Starting Tuesday October 17, 2023: 

For Peel customers at our Mississauga stations, certain trips may depart up to two minutes earlier or up to five minutes later than their previous schedule. Please check your schedules before you travel.

Importantly, these adjustments will not affect the frequency of service you have come to rely on.

As you travel, we recommend listening closely to announcements on your train for specific directions. There might be instances where you’ll need to switch platforms at Union Station to continue your journey.

Customers are encouraged to visit Triplinx.ca to plan their trip and understand their travel options.

ANNOUNCING Mississauga 50th Anthem Competition – Deadline Extended until November 13th!

By Announcement, Events, Music, Stephen’s Initiatives

Leave your mark on Mississauga’s music history!

Mississauga songwriters, submit an original anthem about Mississauga to Mississauga Arts Council and SoundsUnite in honour of the City’s 50th anniversary for your chance to win a recording and mixing session from Metalworks Studios and have your song named “Mississauga’s 50th Anthem”! 

“On the upcoming 50th anniversary of the City of Mississauga, I had a vision to create an anthem for Mississauga,” Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko says. “My initiative was received with open arms by Metalworks Studios, Mississauga Arts Council and the creative industries at the City of Mississauga, who collaboratively came together to host this song contest for the most unique and fitting song to help celebrate the City of Mississauga’s milestone.”

“Mississauga’s 50th anniversary is a milestone that should be celebrated and what better way than recording a new city anthem,” mentions Gil Moore, Founder and CEO of Metalworks Studios, “Metalworks and SoundsUnite are excited and proud to record the winner and share the joy of music with our community.”

“A winning local singer-songwriter can make themselves a part of our history. Write the anthem heard across the city in 2024, and be part of every celebration of our City’s 50th Anniversary. The legendary Tommy Hunter wrote the first one, now who will write the next one?” asks Mike Douglas, Executive Director of MAC

The deadline to apply is Monday, November 13 at 11 AM.

Get More Details and Apply

Experience the Magic of the Festival of Trees this Holiday Season!

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

Experience the magic of the Festival of Trees this holiday season!​

The third-annual Mississauga Festival of Trees is a celebration of the winter season, art, food, and community. With twinkling displays of seasonal lights, artist-created tree and woodpile art installations, artisan and culinary markets, workshops, live entertainment, and more, join us to make memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

The Festival of Trees is held at the Small Arms Inspection Building, a restored heritage treasure in Mississauga, to be transformed once again into a winter wonderland of art, food, and fun this holiday season. 

Vendor applications are open for the Mississauga Festival of Trees!

Learn More

Mississauga Makes Housing Data Easier to Track with New Dashboard

By Announcement, Planning & Development

The City has launched a new Development Data dashboard to make it easier to access Mississauga housing data and monitor economic growth. The dashboard makes a wide-range of data available and shows the amount of development underway across the city.

The dashboard is one of 23 actions in the City’s four-year Growing Mississauga plan to get more homes built, streamline approvals and make housing more affordable. The plan was approved earlier this year.

“As a city, we’re committed to reporting back on our housing and development progress in a meaningful and transparent way,” said Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building. “We also recommend that the province establish common data points to ensure standardized reporting across all municipalities – a shared understanding of housing data is important if we are going to move the needle on the housing crisis.”

For quick reference, the dashboard includes a Housing Update highlighting key figures such as the number of housing units approved and under construction in Mississauga. This monthly summary includes data from both the City of Mississauga and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

The dashboard also provides access to detailed data across the following five tabs:

  1. Residential development tracking: provides information about active and approved housing development applications including the number of approved units
  2. Non-residential development tracking: details total gross floor area for active and approved industrial and commercial development applications
  3. Active development pipeline: provides a deeper dive on active applications by development type
  4. Building permits: includes details on residential and non-residential building permits issued since 2014
  5. Status of approved applications: provides a high-level summary of the number of units associated with an active, phased or inactive application city-wide and details where growth is planned throughout the city

“Cities are constantly evolving which is why access to timely and comprehensive data is so important,” Whittmore added. “As we work to bring more housing to Mississauga, good data helps us make informed decisions today about how best to plan for the future.”

The Development Data dashboard including the Housing Update summary is part of the City’s overall approach to sharing data in an open and transparent manner. Other data available on Mississauga’s City Planning Data Hub includes information on population and jobs growth forecasts, Census profiles and demographics, economic and employment surveys, and other current and historical planning data. Visit the Data Hub to learn more.

To learn more about the City’s housing action plan – and read all 23 actions – visit Mississauga.ca/housing.

Mississauga Celebrates 50 in 2024

By Announcement, Events


In 1974, the Towns of Streetsville, Port Credit and the Township of Mississauga incorporated to form the vibrant and diverse City of Mississauga. In 2024, the City will celebrate the 50th anniversary of this milestone. It will be a time to reflect on our past, celebrate the present and envision the great things that are to come in the next 50 years.

The City and community will be hosting year-long activities, events and celebrations starting with this upcoming New Year’s Eve.

Learn More