I want to take the opportunity and provide an update to the community on the proposed development at 1699 Dundas Street East. The current proposal is set to add a 5 storey Long-Term Care Home containing 128 beds to the property and the existing Place of Worship and Food Bank will remain. As this address is in Ward 3, I have been dedicated working with the applicant to make sure the community is involved and notified in the consultation process and any concerns/questions are followed up on and answered. As a result I hosted two community meetings March 21st and May 13th, 2024.

The applicant for this development proposal registered a last minute deputation to speak at Council on June 26, 2024, confirming that they will be seeking a Ministerial Zoning Order from the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing & Minister of Long Term Care. It is my understanding that they did this last minute in order to meet the shortened timelines that the Province has put in place to meet the requirements to access funds for Long Term Care facilities, and also when they realized the upcoming summer recess of Council. During this Council meeting, I made it clear to the applicant that they must continue to work with staff and the community on addressing any outstanding concerns/questions. I remain committed to have the Ward 3 community informed and involved which is why I hosted 2 community meetings that were not required under mandatory legislation.

Therefore, I moved a motion at Council on June 26th, 2024 that the resolution be that Council support the owner’s request to an MZO and that city staff work with the applicant to refine the submission to the satisfaction of the city. Additionally, that this matter also be forwarded to the Honourable Paul Calandra Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing and copied to the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minster of Health, and the Honourable Natalia, Kusendova-Bashta, Minster of long term Care.

Background:

The Ministry of Long Term Care has re-introduced construction funding subsidies for Long Term Care projects that are approved to construct by November 30th 2024. Currently, standard Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications could take in excess of 9 months to process, which would place the project at risk of not meeting critical deadlines to bring much needed care services into the community. Requesting and granting a Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZO) would not represent a significant deviation from the planned permission for residential uses for the subject property (1699 Dundas Street East).

In the event that the MZO exempts the application of Section 41 of the Planning Act the appropriate step would be to require the property owner to enter into an agreement with the City to address those matters. Additionally the City of Mississauga’s Corporate Report approved by Council on February 3rd 2021 would align with this step as it would provide the MZO “only when it will provide public benefit including affordable housing, public health improvements and significant job creation.” In the case of the subject address it provides a clear public benefit to address the need for long term care, and include shortening the planning process to meet critical deadlines to facilitate the construction of a use that is in the public interest.

Please be advised that the lifecycle replacement for Bethesda Park has commenced & construction is underway and is anticipated to be complete July 19th.



The work includes:

· Replacement of playground equipment

· Engineered wood mulch safety surfacing

· Paved trail connections

· Accessible playground ramp

· Seating

· Shelter

For more information, visit: ConstructionNoticeKennedyBethesdaCommonPlaygroundLifecycleReplacement.

Please be advised that the lifecycle replacement for Kennedy Park has commenced and is near completion.

Construction will take approximately eight weeks to complete, weather permitting. The playground will be closed to accommodate construction activities and anticipates to re-open first week of July.

The work includes:

· Replacement of playground equipment

· Engineered wood mulch safety surfacing

· Paved trail connections

· Accessible playground ramp

· Seating

· Shelter

Alternate playground locations include:

• Applewood Hills Park - located at 1204 Bloor St. (350m walking distance)

• Jaycee Park - located at 1520 Gulleden Dr. (1 km walking distance)

For more information, visit: ConstructionNoticeKennedyBethesdaCommonPlaygroundLifecycleReplacement.

This email is to provide your office with an update on the Mississauga Transitway resurfacing project. The project involves the resurfacing of the Mississauga Transitway between the stations from Rathburn Road to Fieldgate Drive.

A brief synopsis of the project is below for the Mississauga Transitway contract:

• Successful Bidder: Associated Paving & Materials Ltd.
• Scheduled start date: on or after July 8, 2024
• Scheduled completion date: first week of September
• Construction activities and traffic controls: traffic signage will be posted on site. No residents or businesses will be impacted.

The project information will also be uploaded to the construction map available at the City of Mississauga website: https://www.mississauga.ca/projects-and-strategies/current-construction-projects/  

Congratulations to Amirthan & Anannthan from Glenforest Secondary School in Ward 3, on winning 1st place for the MiWay Student Ambassador Program!

The MiWay Ambassador Program will kick off this September and continue engaging students during the 2024-2025 school year.The program promotes MiWay as a sustainable transportation option and develops leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Ambassadors earn volunteer hours and rewards, learn about MiWay routes, and provide feedback to MiWay.

This is great news in Ward 3!!

To learn more, visit: www.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/news/miway-ambassador-program-celebrates-student-achievements-and-promotes-transit-benefits/

The Region of Peel will be working in your area to replace the watermain along Cedar Creek Drive, Silcote Road and Wisner Road, as shown on the attached map.

Watermains are underground pipes that bring tap water from our water treatment plants to your neighborhood. As pipes age and our population grows, we need to replace older watermains to keep providing you with high quality water.

For more information, visit: https://peelregion.ca/pw/construction/miss/23-1310E.asp

I had the pleasure of attending the 50th anniversary celebration of Applewood Place, developed by Shipp Corporation, located at 1333 Bloor Street East.

Fun Fact: The Shipps constructed 853 houses in Applewood Acres and continued to build homes, apartments, and commercial buildings throughout the City of Mississauga.

Congratulations to the entire Condominium Board on this historic occasion!

I’m pleased to share that the Final Environmental Study Report for the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation– Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) has been posted following the 30-day review period.

The Final Environmental Study Report is now available at the website link below. Previous study information is available on the same webpage.

http://www.mississauga.ca/flooding

Thank you to all those who shared their feedback throughout the process!

It was an absolute pleasure to attend the Dixie Beehives Reunion!

Thank you to Mark Connolly, Keith Pallett & Pallett family, Rob Ralph, Gerry Schafer, Wayne Stickley, Alfy Piane, Fred Hughes & so many more Dixie Beehive Family for sharing memories, stories of hockey championships victories, player, officials, family celebrations & incredible Mississauga community building spanning 75yrs & now into the future!

Thank you to everyone who came out for my FREE Zumba Event during the month of June!

We had a fantastic turnout, and it was wonderful to see so many enthusiastic participants.

Your energy and enthusiasm made the session incredibly fun and lively. Looking forward to seeing you all at my upcoming events this summer!

I have arranged a Community Meeting on Thursday, July 4^th at 7:00 pm at Burnhamthorpe Community Centre (Fleetwood Village Room) – 1500 Gulleden Drive. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a proposed development located at 1075 Canadian Place by Land and Building Experts.

The land is currently zoned as D- Development. The applicant is proposing to change it to E2- Employment Zone to permit a 2-storey Recreational Establishment Building with an indoor Sports and Entertainment field.

Please join myself, the applicant and City of Mississauga staff at to discuss the details and any questions you may have about this development.

For more information please visit www.chrisfonseca.ca/1075CanadianPlace/ or contact my office at 905-896-5300

Please join me for my annual BBQ, set to take place on Friday, July 19th, starting from 4:00 pm and continuing until 7:00 pm, right at the Jaycee Park.

Following the BBQ festivities, I invite you to venture over to the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, where a complimentary swim awaits you from 7:30 pm until 9:00 pm. It promises to be an evening brimming with fun and camaraderie, and I eagerly await the pleasure of your company. Let's make unforgettable memories together!

On June 27th 2024, Council approved renewing the contract for 22 existing speed cameras, also known as automated speed enforcement (ASE), and will also be adding 60 new semi-fixed cameras over the next five years. Since July 5, 2021, speed cameras have led to a significant drop in speeding and increased compliance.

The average decrease in operating speeds was 9 km/h and the average speed limit compliance increased by 30 per cent. As part of the Vision Zero Action Plan, the City’s current 22 speed cameras enforced speed limits at 124 locations in school-area community safety zones.

Learn more about our speed cameras and view a map of active and future locations at mississauga.ca/ASE

In celebration of the City’s 50th anniversary, the Mississauga Library is excited to invite youth ages 12-24 in our community to showcase their talent and love for the city through photography. Participants are encouraged to submit photos of their favourite places in Mississauga, capturing the essence and beauty of our city through their eyes.

Applications for photo submissions are open from June 1, 2024, until August 31, 2024. This gives our young photographers ample time to capture and submit their most meaningful and artistic photographs.

For additional details on the photo submission process, eligibility, and the upcoming exhibition, please visit the Snapshots of Mississauga webpage.

Inflation is impacting all of us and the City is no exception. The rising costs of construction, gas, goods and services, directly affect the City’s ability to continue delivering the services Mississauga taxpayers rely on – and at the standard expected.

To maintain high levels of service and achieve our 2024 goals, residents will see a 2.3 per cent increase on the City portion of the Residential Tax Bill and a 4.9 per cent increase on the Region of Peel’s portion. That’s an increase of approximately $465 per year for the average single-family home.

Depending on what the assessed home value is, some households will pay more and some less. The City remains focused on finding efficiencies to help reduce tax increases. By running a lean and efficient organization, we’re cutting costs every year.

The 2024 Budget includes $3.7 million in efficiencies and cost savings. Through continuous improvement practices, we’re maximizing your tax dollars with every decision we make.

FREE supervised, outdoor, drop-in park programming for kids 6 to 12 years. First come, first served - no registration required.

Starting on July 2, each program location will have a set number of participants spots available each day.

Forest Glen Park in Ward 3, is one of the several parks in Mississauga participating this Summer!

Learn more: https://www.mississauga.ca/recreation-and-sports/sports-and-activities/free-youth-programs/play-in-the-park-program/

Put on your best red and white, and head over to Celebration Square and the Living Arts Centre to celebrate Canada’s 157th birthday (and Mississauga’s 50th anniversary) in style! Enjoy live entertainment that will have you grooving all night long, tasty food to curb your cravings and top off the night with a fireworks finale.

To kick off the evening festivities, a ceremony will include greetings from Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Members of Council and special guests. The City’s new Poet Laureate, Andrea Josic, will make her debut by performing an original poem on the main stage. Event attendees are invited to re-confirm their Canadian Citizenship through a reaffirmation oath reading.

Following the ceremony, a rocking concert will bring you to the main stage, featuring an all-Canadian artist lineup that includes TikTok sensation, Crash Adams, R’n’B powerhouse Lu Kala and the soulful Zeina.

More details on the City’s Canada Day ceremony and celebration can be found on the event webpage.

Starting this month, you can rent electric pedal-assist bicycles (e-bikes) and kick-style scooters (e-scooters) in Mississauga for a fee. The City has partnered with Lime Technology, Inc. and Bird Canada to launch its first system of shared e-bikes and e-scooters.

The City is offering this new service as an alterative mode of transportation, whether you’re getting to school, work or to run errands. Up to 300 e-bikes and 900 e-scooters will be made available throughout Mississauga at more than 600 locations including near community centres, libraries, bus stops and park entrances. This program allows users to travel throughout Mississauga using another mode of transportation that’s sustainable, convenient and accessible.

To learn more, visit: GetReadyToRollMississaugaCityLaunchesSharedE-bikesAndE-scooterSystem.

The Living Arts Centre (LAC) proudly announces an ambitious and spectacular 2024/2025 lineup of live events in the heart of Mississauga. Officially commencing on September 28, 2024, this exciting new season celebrates bringing people back to the theatre and showcasing the arts.

The LAC will feature a bold program calendar, with more announcements to come at the September media kickoff event. This phenomenal lineup includes Bif Naked, Blippi, Talib Kweli, Pink Martini, The Fab Four, Legends of Reggae, Sister Sledge, Glass Tiger, The Strumbellas, Fraggle Rock, HYPROV and more.

Check complete season lineup and more details on purchasing tickets online.

Put on your favourite jersey, Mississauga! Join your friends and neighbours and head over to the City’s biggest outdoor theatre at Mississauga Celebration Square (MCS) to watch live screenings of the European Soccer 2024 tournament, Americas Soccer 2024 tournament and 2024 Summer Games.

Elevate your experience with tasty treats from The Porch food vendors who will be open during all sport screenings at MCS. All screenings are free and accessible. As with all outdoor activities, please ensure you dress for the weather.

Check out the screening schedule for the 2024 Summer Games here.

The City is making it easier to build a garden suite by offering free, pre-approved plans for Mississauga homeowners. Garden suites are small homes that can be built in many backyards citywide. They are a good option for homeowners who want to downsize, need a separate space for family members or who want a rental unit for extra income.

Visit mississauga.ca/garden-suites to learn more, see renderings and download the pre-approved plans.

Explore fresh and organic produce at the local farmers market in Mississauga. When you purchase from these markets, you’re boosting local businesses and promoting urban agriculture initiatives and sustainability.

Find a farmers market near you, today! FarmersMarketInMississauga.

If you’re looking for some action in Mississauga this summer, Visit Mississauga has got you covered! For the first time ever in Ontario, Visit Mississauga is proud to host the JACKALOPE Action Sports Festival from July 12 to 14, 2024 at Mississauga Celebration Square and Square One Shopping Centre.

With skateboarding, bouldering (a form of rock climbing with no harnesses), breaking and freestyle motocross, along with live entertainment, delicious food and a pop-up marketplace, this free three-day festival promises to deliver thrills and excitement for attendees and athletes.

For more information visit JACKALOPE Mississauga.

Garbage exemption is coming!

On your garbage exemption day, you can put unlimited amounts of acceptable garbage on the curb. You don’t need garbage tags.

Check your collection calendar for your pickup day or sign up to get free weekly waste collection reminders.

To learn more, visit: https://peelregion.ca/waste/garbage-exemption-dates/...

The Peel Climate Change Partnership is celebrating the successful installation of 192 electric vehicle charging stations since 2020. This marks completion of their third collaborative project funded through Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).

Driving an electric vehicle in the Province of Ontario can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 90 per cent versus a gasoline fueled vehicle. By the end of Q1 2024, there were more than 19,000 battery and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles registered in Peel Region, nearly a 50 per cent increase from Q1 2023.

Learn more: https://www.peelregion.ca/news/archiveitem.asp?year=2024&month=5&day=13&file=2024513.xml

Peel Region commits to sustaining steadfast climate leadership to help accelerate modest greenhouse gas reductions and emerging resiliency into a full-scale climate action response.

Regional Council received the 2023 progress report on Peel’s Climate Change Master Plan (CCMP), which highlighted the status of implementation, significant achievements and future climate action priorities. 

This past year marked the hottest year on record, with Canada heating twice as fast as the global average. The effects of climate change are being felt everywhere, including the region of Peel.

Learn more https://peelregion.ca/news/archiveitem.asp?year=2024&month=5&day=14&file=2024514.xml

Residents impacted by Regional construction projects can receive timely email notices directly to their inbox by signing up for Peel's e-notice service. These emails will inform residents about what to expect regarding any upcoming watermain and sanitary sewer construction in their neighbourhood.

Peel Region maintains the municipal watermains and sanitary sewers in Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga. These underground pipes bring tap water from treatment facilities to homes and businesses and collect wastewater to send to water resource recovery facilities.

FUN FACT: Did you know that this is Peel Regions and Emterra Group's were the first to launch Ontario's fully Electric Collection Waste Vehicle

To learn more about ongoing and future Regional construction projects, including an interactive map, and to sign up for email updates, visit: https://peelregion.ca/construction/.

The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) offers a vibrant and culturally diverse mix of exhibitions throughout June and all year long!

During June, we celebrated so many important heritage months and days including Indigenous Heritage month, Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), Pride month, Multiculturalism Day (June 27) and more! PAMA welcomes all visitors to come and immerse themselves in compelling narratives and rich cultural histories through PAMA’s creatively curated exhibits.

Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.

Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed for Canada Day on Monday, July 1, 2024 and will reopen Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen on Tuesday, July 2, 2024:

• Access Peel Counters
• Early Years and Child Care Services
• Dental Services Contact Centre and Dental Clinics
• Family Health Call Centre
• Healthy Sexuality Clinics
• Ontario Works in Peel.
• Housing Services, Client Services.
• Peel Works Harm Reduction – Mobile Vans.

To learn more, visit: https://peelregion.ca/news/archiveitem.asp?year=2024&month=5&day=26&file=2024526.xml

Peel Regional Police have officially broken ground on the new 23 Division at the northwest corner of Lagerfeld Drive and Mississauga Road, set to be completed by the end of 2026.

This Division will accommodate more officers than any existing PRP divisions across our region and ensure efficient deployment of officers across the northern section of Brampton.

Our new division is designed using sustainable materials consistent with the Region of Peel’s net zero carbon commitment.

To learn more please visit Construction Projects - Peel Regional Police (peelpolice.ca)  

Thank you Peel Regional Police and Division 11 & Division 12 & many community partners for an amazing time spent in in celebration of community safety, well being & 50 year milestone of Peel Regional Police!

Additionally, I wanted to congratulate Superintendent Dhillion!

Summerfest is Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre's (DBNC) annual celebration of our community’s rich traditions, music, food, and art. Bring your families and come spend the day learning more about our programs, and enjoying entertainment and activities for all ages.

DBNC is a leading, inclusive, welcoming, proactive, community-inspired agency. It is the organization that the community chooses because it meets their diverse and changing needs through empowerment, partnerships, active listening, engagement, and leadership.

Drop by and say hello at my booth this weekend!

Mississauga celebrates 50 years!

The City was incorporated on January 1st, 1974, and has since grown into a diverse and vibrant city.

Join the celebration by participating in numerous events and activities throughout the year: Mississauga.ca/50

If I can be of assistance with municipal issues you are dealing with, my team and I are always here to help.