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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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Public Information Centre – 1 Port Street East Proposed Marina Project

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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 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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Older Adult Plan for Recreation will Support 200,000 Residents Who are 55+

By Issues, Resources, Uncategorized

July 3, 2019

Today, City Council endorsed The plan, to be implemented over 10 years, addresses the active living needs of the 200,000 Mississauga residents who are 55 years of age and over.

“This Older Adult Plan for Recreation focuses on program and service delivery for older adults,” said Shari Lichterman, Director, Recreation.  This included a close look at older adult demographics, participation rates in City programs and how space is used in our facilities. We consulted with our older adult users to better understand their interests and needs.”

The 55+ age group currently accounts for 27 per cent of the City’s population. Growth projections show this age group increasing to 45 per cent by 2031.This will make the older adult population the largest demographic in the city. The greatest density of older adults is in the City’s central/east and northwest areas.

The plan’s recommendations are organized into four key areas; highlights include:

  1. Older Adult Service Delivery – align older adult clubs and providers to better clarity on program offerings and delivery
  2. Older Adult Programming – establish the age of 55 as the age for older adult program delivery
  3. Allocation of Indoor Space for Older Adults – prioritize older adult space needs at the same level as youth and other user groups
  4. Future Older Adult Facility Design and Space Needs – improve community centre spaces to accommodate older adult needs

Funding requirements for the Older Adult Recreation Plan will be considered through the annual budget process.

 

 

July 3, 2019
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Reconstruction of existing trail in Lakefront Promenade Park

By Events, Issues, Resources

Jun 24, 2019

The existing trail is in poor condition and is due for lifecycle replacement and will also be upgraded to 3.0m wide where possible to meet our current trail standard.   We anticipate completion of this work within three (3) weeks pending weather.  Staff will be posting “Notice of Service Disruption” at all the access locations for resident awareness.  Should you have any questions or concerns please contact me.

Stephen

June 24, 2019
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City is making Mississauga’s waterfront more inclusive and accessible

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In an effort to remove and prevent barriers for persons with disabilities, the City is making Mississauga’s waterfront more inclusive and accessible for all with the Accessible Beach Routes pilot project.  Accessible Beach Routes will roll out at Lakefront Promenade and Jack Darling Memorial Park on July 1, 2019, weather permitting.

Accessible beach mats provide a nonslip, accessible surface and allows individuals with mobility aids, such as wheelchairs and walkers, older adults and parents with strollers, easier to access to the beach.

Parks Operations staff will install the mats and directional signage at both park locations.  The mats are secured in place with pins, allowing for easy maintenance without requiring the mats to be removed or the facility closed for an extended period of time.  The beach access route will remain in place for the season and the mats will be removed annually in the fall and over winter.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Stephen

June 20, 2019
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Good Clean Up Program

By Issues, Resources, Uncategorized

Information regarding the City of Mississauga Goose program:  Along the Waterfront, the City of Mississauga  has a program called Goose Roundup. It’s an annual collection of geese in Mississauga and Oakville. Working alongside Canadian Wildlife Services, the geese are collected and released at Jack Miner’s Foundation Sanctuary, where the geese enjoy their lives in a protected environment.

The City frequently sweeps the turf areas and pathways, primarily in Port Credit Memorial Park, JJ Plaus and Credit Village Marina. We also bring a contractor in to power wash the railings along Credit Village Marina when droppings get excessive.

Parks staff also utilize backpack blowers and pressure washers in many of our waterfront parks to deal with goose droppings- especially along pathways and in picnic shelters.

 

June 14, 2019
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Try an eBike during the Tactical Urbanism Pilot

By Events, Issues, Resources
​Starting June 7, things will look a little different on Living Arts Drive the street between Princess Royal Drive and City Centre Drive. A range of temporary urban features will be installed as part of the Tactical Urbanism pilot, designed to improve safety and public enjoyment of our city streets.

Click here for more details.

Sign up for your opportunity during your lunch break to try out a Bosch eBike during this pilot project. The eBikes can run on electric power as well as by pedaling, and will be available from June 10 to June 14 from noon to 2 p.m. The motor can shore up your pedaling as needed and can make it easier to go uphill or ride for long distances.

This eBike trial is open only to City of Mississauga employees and not for members of the public. The eBikes will be located at the northwest corner of Princess Royal Drive and Living Arts Drive.

Take advantage of this opportunity by registering online and signing a waiver prior to your session. Spaces are limited! You will also need to bring your own helmet in order to participate.

Questions about the eBike test event? Contact Diana.Suzuki-Bracewell@mississauga.ca.

Come out and experience Tactical Urbanism on Living Arts Drive and share your feedback on this pilot project at yoursay.mississauga.ca/downtown.

June 13, 2019
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