Port Credit Slow Roll 2019 Community Bike Rides departing from J C Saddington Park north parking lot at 7 pm on the following dates:
Events are subject to weather related cancellations. Notification of cancellations to be 3 hours or more prior to the event.
Join the Port Credit Slow Roll Facebook site or register at pcslowroll@gmail.com.
Current water levels along the Lake Ontario shoreline are high and are nearing the levels set in 2017, when extreme conditions caused significant damage along the lakeshore in Mississauga. Levels in Lake Ontario are higher than usual due to higher than usual intake from Lake Erie and restriction of water outflow at the Moses-Saunders Power Dam. Staff are regularly patrolling the City of Mississauga shoreline and report some flooding along the waterfront specifically at:
High water is expected to continue along the waterfront for some time and peak over the next month before slowly receding. I have attached some pictures of current conditions for your consideration.
The current weather forecast indicates that rain will continue to fall today and continue until Friday with forecasted accumulation of 40 mm of precipitation by the end of the week. In addition, we are currently experiencing high gusts of easterly winds, which directly affect wave action into the shoreline. The Works Operations and Maintenance Incident Management Team has been activated and will be meeting again this afternoon to report on conditions. I will provide another update following this meeting.
Mitigation Strategies
The City of Mississauga has received a Lake Ontario Flood Watch from the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC). Water safety messaging is in place on the City’s website.
Should you require additional information or assistance, please contact me………….
Stephen
It’s that time of the year, when we celebrate all things youth. May 1 to 7 is National Youth Week and the City of Mississauga will be joining celebrations across the country with a focus on youth-led activities.
There are free activities happening all week targeting youth aged 12 to 18 years-old. Check out a spring cooking class, learn archery, try out yoga or take part in a giant game of Connect Four or Jenga. Many activities are organized by youth for youth. Follow on social media using the hashtag #NYW905.
Highlights of National Youth Week Activities:
The Amazing Library Race – Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Battle of the Centres Basketball Tournament – Sunday, May 5, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Temporary Public Art: Mural Unveiling – Tuesday, May 7, 4 – 6 p.m.
Check out the full list of events during National Youth Week by visiting here.
I welcome you to review all or specific links below which pertain to the PROPOSAL at 55 Port Street. As always, any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Stephen
1-18-0012-41 Final Ph1, 55 P17-30-182_topo(01dec2017)
17-17-548W-GRADING AND SERVICING PLAN-GSP-
55 Port – Draft OPA Text_Dec 2018
55 Port – Draft ZBA Text_Dec 2018
55 Port- FSR – Compiled (7-Dec-2018)
55 Port – GSP-1 GRADING AND SERVICING PLAN-GSP-1
55 Port- Architectural Plans Issued for Rezoning (1)
55 Port St E – Noise Feasibility V1_0
55 Port St E L#1 – OLA (Final)
55 Port St East Draft OPA-ZBA 03.16.18
55 Port St OPA-ZBA Application Cover Letter
55 Port Street East Completed OPA-ZBA Application Form
55 Port Street East, 2018-05-18 Phase 2 ESA
55 Port Street East, 2018-10-10 Terraprobe Reliance Letter
55 Port Street_FINAL Planning+Development Letter
55 Port Tree Inventory & Preservation Plan IssuedForSubmission-2018.03.16
55 Port_Shadow Study-Issued for Rezoning
55Port Archaeological Assessment
17165_18-03-15_55 Port Street East Issued for Rezoning
17165_180316_STDY_Shadow Studies
041857_55 Port Street Traffic Study
ListOfGreenSite&BuildingFeatures_55 Port St
NOTICE OF SIGN 55 Port Official
Pedestrian Level Wind Study – 55 Port Street (Jan 2 2018)
Planning Rationale_20180315 (2)
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The Mississauga Children’s Choir will be celebrating their 40th season starting in September. They have an incredible year planning including performances with the MSO and notable Mississauga musicians. They also have a 40th Concert scheduled for June 2020 at the Living Arts Centre. It promises to be our strongest season yet and an incredible opportunity for children in Mississauga.
For more information please visit their site: mississaugachildrenschoir.com
Councillor Dasko and Councillor Ras (Ward 2) are co-hosting a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019.
The meeting will be taking place at 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Port Credit Legion, 35 Front Street North.
The Guest Speaker is Janice Baker , City Manager and CAO for the City of Mississauga. This is your opportunity to be heard, and get informed on the issues the City of Mississauga is dealing with in regards to Region of Peel jurisdictions.
NOTE: The Province is currently seeking public input from the cities and residents that could be impacted by any regional government changes. The public consultation period has been extended from April 23 to May 21st. You can participate by providing comments at this link: https://www.ontario.ca/page/regional-government-review
Hope to see you there!
Stephen
Come out and join me to help clean up our shoreline at Port Credit Memorial Park. Everyone is meeting at the Port Credit Library where you will be supplied with bags and gloves. Please wear proper footwear and clothing. Light refreshments will be available.
Hope to see you there!
Stephen
The event page link is as follows:
Now that winter is hopefully behind us, I am pleased to share with you the details of our annual Spring Clean-up Program. The Program is underway and includes the following activities:
Street Sweeping
The city of Mississauga was able to start spring street sweeping in the Clarkson and Mavis districts a few days early.
Please be reminded that all streets, including on-street bike lanes, are expected to be completed by April 23 (weather permitting). Boulevards and islands will be cleaned from April 29 to May 24 (weather permitting).
We know that road users become eager for the streets to be swept as soon as the weather starts warming up. We appreciate their patience and are committed to completing this work as soon as possible.
After our spring clean-up is complete, we will continue to maintain roadways through our regular Street Sweeping Program.
Snow Plow Sod Damage Inspection and Repair
Snow plow sod damage service requests are commonly reported at this time of year. Sod is prone to damage by our equipment throughout the winter when the ground is soft or if there is any over growth of grass creeping onto the sidewalk.
Residents can report snow plow sod damage by calling 3-1-1, using the PingStreet app or submitting a request online. The area will be noted and inspected this spring to see if sod replacement or re-seeding is required. Repairs typically take place from May-June and September-October.
Pothole Repair
As soon as the weather warms up our crews begin repairing potholes around the City. Staff have been especially busy over the last couple of weeks and will continue to address potholes throughout the spring and summer.
Potholes are identified pro-actively through regular patrolling of the City’s road network in accordance with Minimum Maintenance Standards. Residents can also help by reporting potholes to us by calling 3-1-1, using the PingStreet app or submitting a request online. The area will be inspected within three business days and made safe. If additional repairs are required, they will be completed on a priority basis as a part of our regular maintenance schedule.
Sidewalk Inspection and Repair
Each year, we hire students to inspect our sidewalk network. Starting in May, these staff will walk every sidewalk in the City and record deficiencies. Residents can also report sidewalk damage by calling 3-1-1, using the Pingstreet app or submitting a request online. The area will be inspected within three business days and made safe. If additional repairs are required, they will be completed on a priority basis as a part of our regular maintenance schedule.
Litter Clean up
Crews have begun their regularly scheduled clean-up of debris and litter on the road allowance. Residents can also report litter or dumping on the road allowance by calling 3-1-1, using the Pingstreet app or submitting a request online.
Residents should call the Ministry of Transportation at 1-800-268-4686 to report litter on 400 series highway ramps.
Inlet and Outlet Cleaning
Crews have also begun to clear debris from inlets and outlets to ensure stormwater can flow freely. Residents can report any build-up of natural debris, such as leaves, large tree limbs or sediment, by calling 3-1-1.
Illegal Sign Blitzes
Crews from our Signs and Pavement Markings Unit and four Works yards complete two illegal sign blitzes annually in the spring and fall. Our next blitz is scheduled for April 24th, weather permitting. Residents can report illegal signs by calling 3-1-1, through the PingStreet app, or on the City’s website.
Please let me know if damage or debris in the road allowance is causing a public safety risk, residents should call 3-1-1 directly.
Sincerely,
Stephen Dasko, Councillor Ward 1
| Item | Timeframe
(*weather permitting) |
| Streets (including bike lanes) | April 8, 2019. – April 23, 2019. |
| Curb-faced sidewalks | April 29, 2019. – May 24, 2019. |
| Boulevards and Traffic Islands
|
April 29, 2019. – May 24, 2019. |
| Splash Pads | April 29, 2019. – May 24, 2019. |
We know that road users become eager for the streets to be swept as soon as the weather starts warming up. We appreciate their excitement and will be focused on sweeping all streets and bike lanes first, before moving on to curb-faced sidewalks, boulevards and traffic islands, and splash pads.
We endeavour to schedule street sweeping as early in the spring as possible. The program requires mild temperatures to ensure that roads are clear of all snow, particularly in areas where it may have been piled. This timing also allows us to remove winter maintenance equipment from the Works yards when it is no longer needed to make space for street sweepings.
After our spring clean-up is complete, we will continue to maintain roadways through our regular street sweeping program. For more information, please visit: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/springclean-up
In addition to these programs, emergency and scheduled street sweeping will continue to be available on an as needed basis.
Should you have any questions or concerns about this year’s Street Sweeping Program, please contact Samer Inchasi, Manager, Works Maintenance or myself.
Thank you,
Councillor Stephen Dasko
Open Letter to Residents
Many of you may have heard or read about Mississauga seeking independence from Peel Region.
To provide some background, in mid-January, the Province announced that it is reviewing Regional Governance across Ontario, including Peel Region. (News link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-regional-government-review-1.4978949)
At that point, City staff were instructed to pull together information for Council consideration and that was debated on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in terms of what our next steps are.
Mississauga, under previous Mayor McCallion and now Mayor Crombie, both have long held the very public views that Mississauga should be a stand-alone city with a population approaching 800,000 people. For many years, Mississauga has paid for 60% of the Regional costs and supporting our neighbouring municipalities in their growth. At this point, it is estimated that we are supporting Brampton and Caledon by approximately $85 million per year – funds that could otherwise be reinvested into our City building. If you would like the history and details on this, there are really good reports at this link: https://www7.mississauga.ca/documents/committees/general/2019/2019_03_20_GC_Additional_Agenda.pdf
The Province is currently seeking public input from the cities and residents that could be impacted by any regional government changes. You can participate by providing comments at this link: https://www.ontario.ca/page/regional-government-review.
The deadline for public input is April 23, 2019.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019, Council supported in principle – pending public consultation – to look at becoming a stand-alone city.
There will be a public consultation meeting in the evening on April 8th, 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, 300 City Centre Drive.
We are currently working on the possibility of additional opportunities for public input. As soon as they are confirmed, we will advise you.
Residents have been asking me where I stand on this particular issue. Based on the information I have seen to date, it would appear that Mississauga would be able to support itself with Peel Regional services such as policing, ambulance and human services moving to a utility-based model with Mississauga paying on a per capita basis.
Having said that, we do not have a clear sense of what will be examined in the Regional Government Review by the Ontario Government other than to be more efficient in decision making and the delivery of services. The Province’s options are keep the existing Regional model, amalgamation (essentially creating the City of Peel) or allowing Brampton and Mississauga to be stand-alone cities with a more rural Caledon going to Dufferin County or some variation thereof.
There are still many unknowns at this time but at the very least, any governance changes brought forward by the province, should remain cost neutral or to the benefit of Mississauga taxpayers.
At the end of day, given that municipalities are strictly under the purview of the Province, any decisions on the future governance of Mississauga and Peel Region will ultimately be at the discretion of the Province.
Now is the time to make your opinion known.
Kind regards,
Stephen Dasko, Councillor Ward 1
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