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Jun 29 2020
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Reopenings for Stage 2

By Covid-19, Events, Issues

COVID-19 Response Continues: City Facility Reopenings for Stage 2, Sign by-law amendments for businesses & On-street Parking Enforcement Resumes July 6

COVID-19 | June 24, 2020

Today, Mississauga City Council reviewed and approved initiatives in relation to COVID-19 including: additional amenity reopenings, resuming on-street parking enforcement and extending exemptions for Sign By-law amendments.

“Each week, we take more steps to return to business as usual in Mississauga. Today, we are moving forward with a number of actions to further reopen our City,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Part of this work is extending permissions for businesses to use outdoor signs more easily to promote their business, as well as preparing to resume on street parking enforcement. While we are making progress, we cannot let up. We must continue to practice physical distancing and proper hygiene to prevent a large second wave. We may be done with the pandemic, but it is not done with us. If we all do our part, we will keep our City safe and continue our steady progress to return to normal.”

City Facility Reopenings 

A number of amenities will reopen as part of the City’s approval to move into Stage 2 of Ontario’s Framework for Reopening Our Province as announced earlier this week.

Additional park and recreation amenities will open on the following dates: 

Friday, June 26

  • Basketball courts
  • Casual use of sports fields
  • All remaining park parking lots

Saturday, July 4

  • Outdoor pools – Starting Saturday, July 4, all of the City’s seven outdoor pools will be open for  Adult lane and Leisure swims with pre-registration only
  • Artificial turf fields
  • Select baseball diamond permits
  • Cricket field permits
  • Picnic areas
  • Celebration Square wading pool
  • Photography permits available
  • Spray pads (with the exception of Huron Park, which is currently under construction)


Monday, July 13

  • Soccer field permits

The City encourages residents to take personal responsibility when visiting parks and is using its Park Ambassador program to educate residents on physical distancing requirements and remaining park playground and amenity closures. 

Park and Recreation Amenities
In addition to several park amenities that were reopened as part of Stage 1, bocce courts, beach volleyball courts and joint City and school board track facilities opened last weekend.

Closures that Remain in Effect

  • Arenas
    City arenas are not open for full public use. The City is currently working on a summer ice plan with hockey and skating clubs.
  • Community Centres
    Community centres will only be opening exclusively for summer camp participants and staff on weekdays. At this time, community centres are not open for full public use.
  • Culture Facilities
    All of the City’s Culture facilities are currently closed. The City is reviewing when they can open based on staffing and demand.
  • Libraries
    Returns are accepted at all locations except Mississauga Valley Library. Starting today, curbside pickup will be available at the Burnhamthorpe, Central, Lorne Park, Malton and Meadowvale

Additional locations will be phased in:

    • June 29, 2020 – Erin Meadows, Frank McKechnie, Port Credit, South Common
    • July 6, 2020 – Churchill Meadows, Courtneypark, Sheridan, Woodlands
  • Playgrounds and Outdoor Fitness Equipment
    Playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment remain closed under the provincial order.

On-Street Parking Enforcement

Council approved the enforcement of on-street parking to resume as of July 6, 2020 for:

  • On-street time limit offences –  such as more than five and fifteen hours
  • 2 to 6 a.m. restrictions

Leading up to July 6, warning tickets will be issued for anyone parking on-street for more than 5 hours or overnight (2 to 6 a.m.).

All other parking offences continue to be enforced to maintain public safety. This includes fire routes, accessible parking, no stopping, prohibited parking areas, as well as pay and display areas where payment is required.

Sign By-Law

Council approved an extended exemption period for amendments made to the Sign By-law from June 30 to December 31, 2020 for businesses to match community groups. Council amended the Sign By-law in March to grant exceptions to support community groups, organizations and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses and community groups can access portable sign applications online using eSigns. 

Liability for Amateur Sports in Reopening from COVID-19

Council committed to write a letter to the Government of Ontario to request that sports organizations and non-profits be granted qualified immunity from liability where participants contract COVID-19 while participating in their activities. If granted by the province, organizations must act in good faith and follow all Emergency Orders, health guidelines and the safety policies of their umbrella sports organizations to be granted immunity from liability.

To stay informed on COVID-19 impacts on City services, please visit: mississauga.ca/coronavirus or call 311.

Media Contact:
Catherine Monast
Senior Advisor Media and Public Information
City of Mississauga
905-615-3200, ext. 5046
catherine.monast@mississauga.ca
TTY: 905-896-5151

 

Link to eCity:

https://web.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/news/covid-19-response-continues-city-facility-reopenings-for-stage-2-sign-by-law-amendments-for-businesses-on-street-parking-enforcement-resumes-july-6/

 

 

Jun 29 2020
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Mississauga’s Preliminary 2021 Budget

By Covid-19, Events, Resources

Local government | June 24, 2020

City Staff introduced the preliminary 2021 – 2024 Business Plan and 2021 Budget at today’s Budget Committee meeting.

An update regarding the impact of COVID-19 was included.

Seven Financial Recovery Principles are in place to provide guidance in making financial decisions throughout the pandemic recovery:

  • Public Health is the first priority
  • Preserve the long-term strength of the property tax base
  • Comply with legislation
  • Allow other levels of government time to fulfill their mandates
  • Use reserves appropriately to manage financial challenges
  • Deviation from the financial plan should not be permanent
  • Assess approved and future budgets and business plans to reconfirm priorities, including service levels

“The City of Mississauga is facing huge financial impacts in 2020 and 2021 as a result of COVID-19,” said Mayor Crombie. “This is not business as usual and will force us to make some tough decisions. All cities, including Mississauga, need assistance from the federal and provincial governments to help us recoup the non-recoverable losses we are facing, that have put us in a $60M deficit to date. Cities are engines of the economy, but we lack the financial tools of other levels of government to weather a storm like COVID-19. We continue to deliver essential programs and services throughout recovery, including public transit to libraries, snow clearing and fire and emergency services and much more. Council will continue to work to ensure our residents can access quality services while keeping property taxes competitive, but without assistance, we will be forced to examine the services we deliver. As in previous years, there will continue to be several opportunities throughout the budgeting process for residents to get involved, have their voices heard and help shape the future of our city.”

Staff will continue to refine the budget and look for ways to trim the proposed increases. Early numbers show the equivalent of a 9.2 per cent budget increase to the City’s 2021 Operating Budget due primarily to a 5.7 per cent increase from the COVID-19 impacts on revenue and costs and a 2 per cent infrastructure levy to help the City maintain existing roads, bridges and buildings and plan for their upkeep in the future. Foregoing the 2 per cent infrastructure levy would result in a loss of $90 million in revenue over ten years, slowing the City’s ability to renew and build new infrastructure.

This would be the equivalent of a residential property tax increase of 3.24 per cent while businesses would see a 1.98 per cent increase on their bills for the city portion of the tax bill.

“Clearly this is not a normal Budget cycle for Mississauga and other communities across Canada,” said Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer. “While continuing to provide essential local services, an estimated deficit in 2020 of $100 million has been reduced to $60 million due to spending decisions made including temporary layoffs of over 2,000 part-time staff during the closure period, a hiring freeze, deferral of capital spending and a discretionary spending review. The Federal and Provincial Governments have not given any commitment to financial relief for municipalities and so cities across the country continue to wait to hear. Time is running out and now we need to face the “echo effects” into future years. For Mississauga, that is another $80 million over the next three years. In total, the COVID-19 pandemic is estimated to cost Mississauga taxpayers approximately $140 million. Even a well-run city like Mississauga does not have the fiscal firepower to fund this. Staff will continue to assess several options to address this deficit, using the strategies outlined in the Financial Recovery Plan, including deferral of master plan investments and no increased service levels. There is much more work to be done. Staff will continue to innovate with Council and with the public being fully engaged.”

For details, view the staff report, Update on the Financial Impacts of COVID-19.

The next Budget Committee meeting is on October 7, where staff will discuss Fees and Charges. Detailed discussions continue on November 23, 24, 30, December 1 and 2. Following committee discussions and public input, Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed budget on December 9.

Budget Committee meeting dates are subject to change.


Fees and Charges 

  • Wednesday, October 7 at 1:30 p.m.

Service Area Presentations 

  • Monday, November 23 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, November 24 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Monday, November 30 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, December 1 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, December 2 at 1:30 p.m.

Council

  • Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

Visit mississauga.ca/budget to learn how the City invests your tax dollars to provide services or follow the conversation on social media using #SaugaBudget.

 

 

Jun 22 2020
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City of Mississauga Hosts First-Ever Virtual Canada Day Celebration

By Events, Issues, Resources

June 22, 2020

Each year, thousands of residents and visitors come together on July 1 to celebrate Canada Day at Mississauga Celebration Square. This year, the City of Mississauga is inviting the community to gather virtually to celebrate Canada’s 153rd birthday, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the City’s top priority of keeping people safe.

Good Morning Mississauga is a virtual event that will allow residents and online guests to mark this national holiday safely from the comfort of their homes, yards and patios.

Global News’ Farah Nasser and ET Canada’s Sangita Patel will host the online event.

Performances

This virtual celebration presented by Tim Hortons will begin at 10 a.m. on July 1, and will feature interviews and musical performances by some of the biggest names to come from Mississauga, including Johnny Orlando, Mia Martina, Fito Blanko, RJ Barrett and Mark Pelli (of award-winning band, Magic!). The program will include Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Members of Council hosting a modified official ceremony, where residents will be invited to take the oath of reaffirmation virtually, as well as recognition of other Canada Day events from across the city. To mark the 40th anniversary of O Canada becoming our national anthem, the Mississauga Children’s Choir and Mississauga Symphony Orchestra will join the celebration through recorded performances of O Canada.

City-Wide Art Project 

Throughout the day, residents are invited to show their Mississauga spirit by decorating their windows for Canada Day using our online Celebration Kit. This interactive community initiative is a partnership with the City’s Public Art program. Local artist DaHye Kim created artwork that you can print and colour for this city-wide public art project. Residents will be able to download the artwork here.

Virtual Fireworks

The City’s Canada Day celebration will be punctuated with augmented-reality fireworks presented by Tim Hortons in collaboration with snapd. Residents are invited to share in this experience anywhere in the city – physical distancing rules apply.

Any time after 7 p.m., point your device of choice to the sky and watch the remarkable firework show unfold. To participate, viewers will need to download snapd’s HUB app.

Virtual Meet and Greet Contest

As another Mississauga Canada Day celebration first, residents have the opportunity to enter a contest to win a virtual meet & greet with award-winning artist, Johnny Orlando. To take part, fans are invited to enter at GoodMorningSauga.ca where they will find additional contest details.

Together, in a virtual environment, Mississauga can celebrate and share their pride in being Canadian!

Additional Information:
Details on the City’s Canada Day celebration can be found here.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Tim Hortons, supporting sponsors Bell and Alectra, and our media partners ET Canada and Global News. This virtual Canada Day event has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada through the Canadian Heritage grant.

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Jun 22 2020
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City of Mississauga Hosts First-Ever Virtual Canada Day Celebration

By Events

June 22, 2020

Each year, thousands of residents and visitors come together on July 1 to celebrate Canada Day at Mississauga Celebration Square. This year, the City of Mississauga is inviting the community to gather virtually to celebrate Canada’s 153rd birthday, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the City’s top priority of keeping people safe.

Good Morning Mississauga is a virtual event that will allow residents and online guests to mark this national holiday safely from the comfort of their homes, yards and patios.

Global News’ Farah Nasser and ET Canada’s Sangita Patel will host the online event.

Performances

This virtual celebration presented by Tim Hortons will begin at 10 a.m. on July 1, and will feature interviews and musical performances by some of the biggest names to come from Mississauga, including Johnny Orlando, Mia Martina, Fito Blanko, RJ Barrett and Mark Pelli (of award-winning band, Magic!). The program will include Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Members of Council hosting a modified official ceremony, where residents will be invited to take the oath of reaffirmation virtually, as well as recognition of other Canada Day events from across the city. To mark the 40th anniversary of O Canada becoming our national anthem, the Mississauga Children’s Choir and Mississauga Symphony Orchestra will join the celebration through recorded performances of O Canada.

 

City-Wide Art Project

 

Throughout the day, residents are invited to show their Mississauga spirit by decorating their windows for Canada Day using our online Celebration Kit. This interactive community initiative is a partnership with the City’s Public Art program. Local artist DaHye Kim created artwork that you can print and colour for this city-wide public art project. Residents will be able to download the artwork here.

 

Virtual Fireworks

 

The City’s Canada Day celebration will be punctuated with augmented-reality fireworks presented by Tim Hortons in collaboration with snapd. Residents are invited to share in this experience anywhere in the city – physical distancing rules apply.

Any time after 7 p.m., point your device of choice to the sky and watch the remarkable firework show unfold. To participate, viewers will need to download snapd’s HUB app.

Virtual Meet and Greet Contest

As another Mississauga Canada Day celebration first, residents have the opportunity to enter a contest to win a virtual meet & greet with award-winning artist, Johnny Orlando. To take part, fans are invited to enter at GoodMorningSauga.ca where they will find additional contest details.

Together, in a virtual environment, Mississauga can celebrate and share their pride in being Canadian!

Additional Information:
Details on the City’s Canada Day celebration can be found here.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Tim Hortons, supporting sponsors Bell and Alectra, and our media partners ET Canada and Global News. This virtual Canada Day event has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada through the Canadian Heritage grant.

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Jun 22 2020
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Virtual Public Meeting to Consider Temporary Outdoor Patio By-Law

By Events

 

June 22, 2020

Temporary outdoor patio regulations will be considered at a virtual Planning and Development Committee meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 9 a.m. prior to the weekly Council meeting.

The public meeting will focus on the temporary Zoning By-law to permit outdoor patios accessory to all types of restaurants on adjacent private and public lands. It also ensures the City meets its statutory notification requirements under the Planning Act regarding the zoning changes.

What:
Virtual Planning and Development Committee meeting. The report will be available online one week prior to the meeting at http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/planningandbuilding

 

Who:
Planning and Development Committee

Members of the public

When:
Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Time: 
9 a.m. (Prior to Council at 9:30 a.m.)

Where:  
This will be a virtual meeting. Mississauga Civic Centre is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The proceedings will be streamed online for the public to view at the following link http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/livestreaming.

 

How to phone in to listen to the meeting:

  • Please call 905-615-3200, ext. 5423 for instructions.

 

How to participate by providing written comments:

  • In order to be received by the Committee at the public meeting, written comments must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

 

  • Submissions are accepted by email at 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 indicate you are commenting on the temporary outdoor patio by-law.

 

  • 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.

 

How to participate in the virtual public meeting to make verbal submissions:

  • Advance registration is required to participate and/or make comments in the virtual public meeting. Please email presentations@mississauga.cano later than Friday at 4 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, via computer, smartphone or tablet, can participate and/or make comments in the meeting via telephone. To register, please call Angie Melo at 905-615-3200, 5423 no later than Friday at 4 p.m. prior to the meeting date. You must provide your name and phone number if you wish to speak to the Committee. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.

Background – Temporary Zoning By-law
The City of Mississauga has introduced a temporary Zoning By-law to allow patios in Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and other areas where restaurants have direct street frontage and at restaurants located at malls that have their own access. The by-law allows strip mall-based restaurants to use parking areas to accommodate patios, where mall management permits. Restaurants who wish to use the city sidewalk or a public street would need city approval and obtain a modified minor encroachment permit. A patio design guideline and minor encroachment permit application will be available soon.

Patios will only be permitted upon the Government of Ontario providing approval for Mississauga to enter into Stage 2 recovery and meeting all COVID-19 guidelines from Region of Peel Public Health. All patios, temporary or permanent, will continue to be regulated by the Nuisance Lighting By-law (262-12), Nuisance Type Noise By-law 785-80 and the Property Standards By-law 654-98.

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Jun 18 2020
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New Lakeview Farmers’ Market Launches in Mississauga on Father’s Day 10:00-12:00 p.m.

By Events, Resources

 

 

 

Pre-Order Here

 

New Lakeview Farmers’ Market Launches on Father’s Day

 

Fresh produce will now be available from the new Lakeview Farmers’ Market starting Sunday, June 21st. The new market offers an online pre-order and curbside pick-up program.

Organizers have sourced vendors with organic or sustainably grown local produce and small batch products found within a 150 km radius of Mississauga. Vendors who re-sell produce purchased at food terminals or wholesale outlets will not be allowed.

According to Lakeview Farmers’ Market organizer Ian Raymond, “Our focus is locally grown and sourced healthy food, organic and artisanal products that provide an income opportunity for local farmers, producers and artisans. We are a small market that will evolve over time, selecting premium producers who meet our market guidelines and standards of Farmers’ Markets Ontario.”

“To ensure health and safety, Peel Public Health officials have approved a pre-order and curbside pick-up program. We look forward to a walk-up market in the near future.” said Diane LaPointe, interim Executive Director with CreativeHub 1352.

 

Pre-orders required

 

Date

Operates from

June 21 to October 11

on Sundays

(Pre-order, pick-up only)

 

Time

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn More
Pre-Order Here

 

Email: lakeviewfarmersmarket@gmail.com

 

For more information and new Vendor Inquiries:

 

https://www.creativehub1352.ca/lakeviewfarmersmarket
Location

Curbside pick-up from Army, Navy, Airforce Veterans Canada

 

Parking lot at :

765 Third St. (Cawthra and Lakeshore Rd. area)

 

 

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Jun 18 2020
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Preparing for Phase @ Recovery Plans

By Covid-19, Events, Issues, Resources

City of Mississauga COVID-19 Response Continues: Additional Amenity Reopenings, Preparing for Stage 2 Recovery with Economic Resiliency Task Force, Summer Camp Update, Temporary Zoning By-law and Fireworks Restrictions Lifted

COVID-19 | June 17, 2020

Today, Mississauga City Council reviewed and approved initiatives in relation to COVID-19 including: additional amenity reopenings, lifting restrictions on fireworks as well as preparing for stage 2 of recovery with an Economic Resiliency Task Force and changes to the Zoning By-law allowing businesses to expand their outdoor patios spaces and seating.

“I know many residents and businesses are frustrated by the province’s decision to keep Mississauga in Stage 1 for now. While Mississauga has made significant progress with an average of 13 new daily cases last week, there is still more to do in terms of a sustained decline across all cities in the Region of Peel,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Every day our Medical Officers are reviewing the data, and if the trends continue positively, I’m confident we will reopen soon. I know that our businesses, especially our small businesses, including restaurants and bars are feeling this the most. Please get ready. Council continues to do what we can to help with recovery and voted today to allow businesses to easily expand their patios into public areas and parking lots. As part of our economic recovery plan, we are striking an Economic Resiliency Task Force to listen to and assist local businesses with recovery, including how we as a City can make life easier. We also continue to reopen city amenities safely and responsibly and have a plan in place to proceed with Stage 2 reopening as soon as we are given the green light by the province. I know it’s hard but please stay patient, we are almost there.”

Economic Resiliency Task Force                                                                                

The City of Mississauga’s Economic Resiliency Task Force will oversee and offer Council advice on sector specific economic recovery plans including industry, small business, creative industry, and land development and is a refreshed version of the Economic Development Advisory Board (previously formed to provide input into the City’s Economic Development Strategy). The Task Force will coordinate with Tourism Mississauga’s Board of Directors on review of a tourism recovery plan. It will include Mayor Bonnie Crombie as Chair, Councillor Stephen Dasko, Councillor Dipika Damerla, Councillor Pat Saito, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer Paul Mitcham along with a wide range of business sector representatives, educational partners including the Greater Toronto Airport Authority, Mississauga Board of Trade as well as representatives from Peel Public Health, land development, business improvement areas, small business, creative industry and more.

Stage 1 Amenity Reopenings

The following amenities will be reopening on June 19, 2020 as allowed under the Province’s Stage 1 recovery currently in effect for Peel Region:

  • City of Mississauga and School Board track facilities
  • Bocce courts
  • Beach volleyball courts

These reopenings are in addition to amenities already reopened including community gardens, marinas and Lakefront Promenade public boat launches, golf courses, leash-free zones, BMX and skateboard parks, public and community tennis courts, benches, shelters and shade structures and seasonal washrooms.

Temporary Zoning By-law
The City of Mississauga has introduced a temporary zoning by-law to allow patios in Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and other areas where restaurants have direct street frontage and at restaurants located at malls that have their own access. The bylaw allows strip mall based restaurants to use parking areas to accommodate patios, where mall management permits. Restaurants who wish to use the city sidewalk or a public street would need city approval and obtain a modified minor encroachment permit. A patio design guideline and minor encroachment permit application will be available soon. Patios will only be permitted upon the Province providing approval for Mississauga to enter into Stage 2 recovery meeting all COVID-19 guidelines from Region of Peel Public Health. Fees with respect to temporary patios will be waived during this time.

The final step will be to hold a Planning and Development Committee meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 9 a.m. prior to the Council meeting. The meeting will focus on the temporary zoning by-law to permit outdoor patios accessory to all types of restaurants on adjacent private and public lands and ensure the City meets its statutory notification requirements under the Planning Act regarding the zoning changes.

Fireworks Restrictions Lifted
Council approved ending prohibition of the sale and use of fireworks that came in effect on April 24, 2020. In order to sell fireworks, stores require a vendor licence which requires a fire safety inspection. In Mississauga, fireworks may be set off only on the following holidays:

  • Victoria Day
  • Canada Day
  • Chinese New Year
  • Diwali

To set off fireworks on private property on any day other than these holidays, please apply for a fireworks permit.

Celebration Square Update
The start date for the Lions Farmers Market is Wednesday, July 8, 2020 and will continue weekly 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Wednesday, until October 21, 2020.

The Lions Farmers Market will be barricaded off, with attendants controlling the flow of customers into the Market. Within the Market, vendors will be separated from each other by at least 12 feet/ 3.66 metres and 6 feet/2 metres. Markings on the ground will help customers maintain the proper physical distance when in line. Vendors at the Market will accept both cash and contactless payment. Visitors to the Market are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask.

The start date for Food Trucks will be Friday, July 3, 2020. The trucks will be in place seven days a week with hours between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Food Trucks will be required to be spaced out between one another by at least 12 feet/3.66 metres. To allow for contactless ordering and payment, customers will be required to use the Ritual App.

Mississauga Celebration Square has removed tables, chairs and picnic tables but will create 48 physical distancing circles painted on the artificial lawn. The circles will be 10 feet/3.05 metres in diameter and will be spaced 12 feet/3.66 metres apart. Hand sanitizer will be available at all vendors as well as entry and exit points into the Market. Public washrooms and parking elevators will be cleaned prior to opening, and twice during operating hours.

Summer Camps Update
To support families with working parents, summer camps will be offered starting July 6 and will run for 9 weeks from 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The Summer Fun Camp will run for children ages four and half to 10 years at all 11 community centres as well as Meadowvale Village Hall and Port Credit Arena. Spaces are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Registration starts on June 22 at 8:30 a.m. Residents can register online at activemississauga.ca.  If camps are full, residents are encouraged to select the waitlist option. Customer Service support is available at 905-615-4100 (Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Safety is a Priority

The City is following the guidelines laid out by the Ministry of Health’s Summer Day Camp Guidelines which include physical distancing, small group sizes only, screening protocols and staff wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when physical distancing of 2 metres/6 feet cannot be maintained.

Each camp will see:

  • 9 children and 1 facilitator for each group
  • groups will not mix or co-mingle with other groups
  • children must bring their lunch
  • no swimming, pizza day or field trips

To stay informed on COVID-19 impacts on City services, please visit: mississauga.ca/coronavirus or call 311.

Jun 15 2020
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Tourism Mississauga Announces New Board of Directors

By Events, Issues, Resources

June 15, 2020

Tourism Mississauga, the City’s new destination marketing organization, held its first meeting today with its new Board of Directors. The board is made up primarily of members from Mississauga’s tourism sector who will provide strategic direction to tourism activities and initiatives in Mississauga.

“I’m delighted to work with my fellow colleagues on Council and especially excited to work together with the various stakeholders.  

The committee will implement and execute tourism to help make a difference for our City’s tourist industry as well enhance a social and cultural environment.” says Councillor Dasko.

“As we begin our recovery efforts and start to slowly reopen our city, we will be focusing on helping our key sectors like tourism bounce back and galvanize our economy. Our new Tourism Mississauga Board of Directors will focus on how to best drive tourism to our City and encourage people to support ‘Mississauga Made’ in light of our new reality,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “On behalf of Mississauga City Council, we thank these industry representatives for stepping up to take on these roles and for being ambassadors for all that our city has to offer.”

The board consists of three City Councillors, as well as external stakeholders representing Mississauga’s tourism sectors:

City Council Members:

  • Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko
  • Ward 5 Councillor Carolyn Parrish
  • Ward 9 Councillor Pat Saito

 Members representing the accommodation/hotel sector:

  • Terry Mundell, Greater Toronto Hotel Association
  • Toni Frankfurter, Waterside Inn
  • Peter Eriksson, Hilton Hotel
  • Frank Russo, Four Points Toronto Airport Hotel

Members representing other services/organizations/venues sector:

  • Lorrie McKee, Greater Toronto Airport Authority
  • Sam Kohli, BIA/Business Center/Appraiser
  • Brad Butt, Mississauga Board of Trade

Members representing the retail/restaurant/culinary sector:

  • Lesley Boughen, Oxford Properties Group

Members representing the attractions/festival/event sector:

  • Eileen Keown, Mississauga Symphony Orchestra
  • Ron Duquette, Retired Corporate Filmmaker

“The new board brings together the right mix of sector-level representation and experience that reflects Mississauga’s growing tourism industry,” said Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Community Services and Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Mississauga. “I look forward to working with these highly-experienced individuals to promote Mississauga as a tourism destination and to plan the recovery for this hard-hit sector.”

For more information about Tourism Mississauga, visit visitmississauga.ca.

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

In July 2019, City Council approved plans to create a Tourism Municipal Services Corporation now known as Tourism Mississauga. It is the destination marketing organization for Mississauga with a mandate of implementing the City’s Tourism Master Plan.

 

Jun 12 2020
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Changes to fees at Peel’s Community Recycling Centres and extended summer hours  

By Covid-19, Events, Issues, Resources

 June 12, 2020

BRAMPTON, ON (June 11) – Peel’s Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) continue to assess and respond to the waste needs of our community during the challenges of Covid-19. Effective today, CRCs will allow visitors to drop off up to 100 kg of excess waste, once per day, with no fees; however, standard fees will apply to anything over the 100 kg limit. Payment can only be made using debit or credit. Cash will not be accepted.

No fees will apply to loads of only scrap metal and blue box recyclables.

For the safety of the community and employees, CRCs have implemented measures of physical distancing and have limited the number of vehicles allowed into the CRCs at any one time. As such, residents should be aware that there may be delays.

Residents are reminded to dispose of only what they need to during this emergency. If working on any home renovation projects, please note that ceramic, porcelain and other renovation material are not recyclable and should be brought to a CRC for disposal. In addition, batteries are considered household hazardous waste and should also be taken to a CRC for safe disposal. Do not place batteries in the garbage or recycling bin.

At this time, our reuse drop-off locations are closed.  Any reusable goods brought to the CRC will be put into garbage and sent to landfill.  CRCs are not accepting tires, electronic waste, large appliances or bulky items until further notice.

In order to manage the waste needs of Peel residents and continue providing reasonable waste disposal options, extended summer hours from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm have started at the following CRCs:

  • Fewster and Heart Lake CRCs – Thursdays only
  • Battleford and Brampton CRCs – Mondays only

 

Residents are also encouraged to visit peelregion.ca/waste/community-recycling-centres for all affected changes, operating hours and applicable standard fee amount.

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