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George CarlsonCOUNCILLOR WARD 11 NEWS

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I am very pleased to report that Mississauga was award-ed $2.1 Million in federal funding through the Canada150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150). TheCIP 150 celebrates Canadas 150th anniversary, and theobjective of the program is to strengthen public infra-structure and provide economic benets in communitiesacross Canada. This funding will provide Mississaugawith the opportunity to invest in its aging infrastructure,complete projects of historical signicance, and strength-en accessible public infrastructure.

Mississauga will invest this funding in 25 infrastructureprojects across the City, which will cost approximately

$4.62 million. The City will contribute $2.4 million and $2.1 million will come from CIP 150 funding. I amalso very pleased to report that two Ward 11 projects have been selected for CIP funding as follows:

Vista Heights trail rehabilitation $26,400 Manor Hill trail rehabilitation $161,458

CIP 150 projects must be constructed under very tight timelines in order to meet the funding criteria; proj-ects must begin after April 1, 2016 and be completed by June 30, 2017. For more information, please visitwww.feddevontario.gc.ca.

City Awarded $2.1 Million in Federal Funding ThroughCanada 150 Community Infrastructure Program

I am happy to report that a chimney swift towerwas recently installed in Timothy Street Park. Achimney swift tower provides a safe harbour for

chimney swift birds, which are designated as aspecies at risk in Canada. Swifts migrate to the

Amazon for winter and return to the eastern USand Canada, where they often nest in chimneys.Loss of habitat, fewer chimneys, more chimneycaps and use of insecticides that reduce insectpopulations have caused a decline in the spe-cies since the mid-80s.

Long time Streetsville resident, Bill Evans, andhis Swift Action Team of volunteers, which in-cluded his friend Rusty Rustenburg, South PeelNaturalists, Ontario Masonry Training Centre,Cement Association of Canada, Forterra Brick,Harris Rebar, and City Parks Staff worked veryhard to build an articial chimney swift tower inTimothy Street Park to provide a safe habitat forthe local swift population. I would like to sincere-ly thank the Action Team for their excellent workand dedication to protecting this at risk speciesin Streetsville.

Chimney SwiftTower Installedin Timothy StreetPark

Streetsville Historical Society Welcomes You

The Village of Streetsville has a rich history and is home to the highest concentration of historical build-ings in Mississauga and the oldest Cenotaph in the city. Chronicling and preserving this vibrant historyis the Streetsville Historical Society (SHS), which is located at the historic Leslie Log House at 4415Mississauga Rd. The SHS collects, preserves, and promotes interest in the history of Streetsville,including local history and genealogy. The SHS also offers information sessions, tours, guest speak-ers, and maintains the Streetsville Archives. If youre looking for unique historic gifts, the SHS offers agreat gift shop where you can purchase the following items:

Books on the history of Streetsville written by local writers Hand knit childrens hats, slippers, and scarves Paintings by local artists Publications put together by the SHS

If youre looking to spend a fun and educational evening with your family, please check out the SHSschedule of wonderful guest speakers. For more info about the SHS, please visit www.streetsvillehis-toricalsociety.caor call 905-814-5958.

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COUNCILLOR WARD 11 NEWSSPRING SUMMER 2016


2016 City of Mississauga and Region of Peel Budgets

The 2016 City of Mississauga and Region of Peelbudgets have been approved by Budget Commit-tee and Council. This year, residents will see a 2.5per cent increase on their total tax bill. This meansan increase of $77 on an average home assessed

at $535,000. The 2016 City budget includes a$723.1 million operating budget and a $218.5 mil-lion capital budget.

The City budget ensures that services will beimproved and important investments will be madein public transit, recreation centres, and neighbour-

hood safety. In 2016, the City is adding approxi-mately $7 million worth of new services, includ-

ing:

Continuing the low-income transit passpilot

Adding 28,000 transit service hours Opening three new Mississauga Transit-

way stations (Winston Churchill, Tahoe andEtobicoke Creek)

Increasing the Citys re prevention effortsby adding capacity for public education andplans examination

Improving the Citys disaster resilience Improving the Librarys collection and com-

pleting the Woodlands and Meadowvalelibraries redevelopments

Promoting our City as a tourism destination Reopening the renovated Meadowvale

Community Centre Beginning phase one design and construc-

tion of a community centre for Park 459 inWard 10

City staff identied $4.7 million in cost sav-ings for 2016 through efciencies.

The Region of Peels budget includes an operatingbudget of $2.1 billion and a capital budget of $0.5

billion. The 2016 Region of Peel budget providesfunding to support the following regional services:

38,000 more TransHelp trips Operation of the new paramedic reporting

station and three additional satellite sta-tions

Two additional ambulances, operating 24hours a day seven days a week, to ad-dress an increase in 9-1-1 calls

An additional 142 housing subsidies tohelp individuals and families obtain afford-able housing

20 front-line Peel Regional Police ofcers Addressing the impact of the Emerald Ash

Borer in the Credit Valley Conservation andToronto and Region Conservation Authoritytree canopy

An infrastructure levy to maintain Peelscapital assets

For more information about the 2016 City of Mis-sissauga and Region of Peel budgets, please visitwww.mississauga.ca/budgetor www.peelregion.ca.

Bi-Weekly Waste CollectionProgram Update

As you know, the Region of Peels new cart based, bi-weekly waste collection program beganin January 2016. We are now six months into the new waste collection program, and I am verypleased to report that the program has had a positive impact on the amount of garbage, recycling,and organics collected. From 2015-2016, the amount of garbage collected decreased by 6,328tonnes, while the amount of recycling collected increased by 1,093 tonnes and the amount of or-ganics collected increased by 6,597 tonnes, which is more than double the amount collected lastyear.

The new cart-based, bi-weekly waste collection program has resulted in a reduction of the amountof waste that is sent to landlls and an increase in recycling and organics recycling. Under thenew program, an additional 4-6% of waste material is expected to be diverted from landlls. Inaddition, the new waste collection program will reduce current greenhouse gas emissions by ap-proximately 6,700 - 11,100 tonnes of eCO2. This reduction in greenhouse gases will be achievedby reducing the garbage truck eet; reducing the amount of organic material being sent to land-lls; reducing the number of loads hauled to landlls; and reducing the recycling eet. The newwaste collection program will also result in an annual cost-savings of approximately $9 million.To learn more about the new cart-based, bi-weekly waste collection program, please visit Peels

Waste Management website at www.peelregion.ca/waste .

If you are a senior (age 65+) and you are looking for a great, environmentally friendlyway to get around the City that will save you time and money, look no further thanMiWay, the Citys public transit service. MiWay is offering a special one dollar cash farefor seniors as part of a new pilot program. This pilot program began last June and hasbeen extended into 2016. The one dollar cash fare for seniors is valid on MiWay duringoff-peak hours as follows:

Weekdays from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Weekdays after 7 p.m.

Anytime on weekends or holidays

If you know any seniors who would be interested in this program, please pass thisinformation on to them. If you are a senior, I encourage you to participate in this pilotprogram and enjoy an efcient and budget friendly way to get around the City! Formore information about the One Dollar Cash Fare, please visit www.miway.ca/busfares.

In addition, low income residents in Mississauga may now apply for discounted publictransit through the MiWay Affordable Transportation Pilot Program, available from June1, 2016 to Feb. 28, 2017. The MiWay Affordable Transportation Pilot is a partnershipbetween the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel and will allow low incomeMississauga residents to purchase a monthly PRESTO pass at a 50 per cent discount.

Applications will be accepted until Aug. 31 on a rst come, rst serve basis up to amaximum of 2,500 participants. For more information, please call 905-791-7800 ext.8703 or email [email protected].

Seniors One Dollar MiWay Fare and Affordable Transportation Pilot

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HWY 401 Widening- McLaughlin Road to East of the Credit River

The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) has completed the Detail Design and Environmental Assessment for the widening of Highway 401, from east ofMcLaughlin Road to east of the Credit River. As you may know, this section of the Highway 401 includes the Second Line West vehicular bridge over Highway401.

Construction for this phase of the Highway 401 widening began in April 2016, and completion is scheduled for the end of September 2019. Removal of the Sec-ond Line West vehicular bridge, to accommodate the highway widening, is anticipated to occur in October 2016. To advise motorists of the anticipated removal ofthe Second Line West vehicular bridge, signage will be placed at the entrances of the bridge this summer.

As you may know, the Second Line West vehicular bridge will be replaced with a new pedestrian/cyclist bridge at the same location. The new Second Line Westpedestrian/cyclist bridge will cross over Highway 401 with multi-use trail connections from Donway Drive and Sombrero Way. Construction of the new Second LineWest pedestrian/cyclist bridge is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2016 and completion is scheduled for the summer of 2018.

For more information about the MTO widening of Highway 401, please visit the MTOs project website at www.my401.ca. You may also contact the following Stafffrom the MTO and AECOM for more information: Chris Bhawanie, (647) 274-6773; [email protected] Harish Rupal, (416) 587-9095; [email protected]. For more information about the pedestrian/cyclist bridge, please visit www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/secondlinewest.

Ecosource Brings Green Living to Ward 11We all know the importance of preserving andprotecting our natural environment for present andfuture generations to come. To this end, Eco-source has been doing excellent work in Ward 11,

helping residents to learn more about the naturalenvironment and how to protect it. Ecosource is anenvironmental education non-prot serving youth,adults, and families since 1979. Ecosource staffwork in schools and in the community to inspireyouth and adults to take actions that positively im-pact the environment. Here is a snapshot of someof the great work that Ecosource has done in theWard 11 community:

Sustainability Education Centre- Programmingat the Meadowvale South Recreation Centre onFalconer Drive in Ward 11 continues to grow. Over1,500 participants were engaged in 61 hands-onworkshops and events at the Centre and in thecommunity.

Interactive Solar Photovoltaic Demonstration-This project was launched in April and provided a

forum for over 100 students, residents, and vol-unteers to connect and learn about sustainabilityissues and take action themselves.

School and Community Programs- Ecosourcesexciting suite of programs brought people of allages together to learn how to improve the environ-ment. A record number of students were engagedin hands-on solar photovoltaic labs and organicgardening activities this year. In addition, a newseniors program, Cooking Up Tradition, engaged65 seniors in sharing their knowledge about cook-ing and gardening.

Volunteers-As Ecosources programs continue togrow, so does their strong network of great volun-teers. This year, they engaged over 120 volunteerswho contributed their time to supporting communityworkshops, stewarding organic gardens, and shar-ing their knowledge as green leaders.

Sustainability- Ecosource has worked very hardto promote sustainability by engaging over 160

people in learning events about stormwater man-agement and green infrastructure. This work buildson their successful Depave Paradise project, whichengaged residents in removing 176 square meters

of asphalt and planting a native garden in its place.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Eco-source for the great work they have done in thecommunity; keep up the excellent work! For moreinformation about Ecosource, please visit theirwebsite at www.ecosource.ca.

Mavis Road EA StudyThis year, the City of Mississauga, in partnership with the Region of Peel, is conducting a Class Envi-ronmental Assessment (Class EA) study for Mavis Road from Courtneypark Drive West, in the City ofMississauga, to Ray Lawson Boulevard, in the City of Brampton. Within the City of Mississauga, MavisRoad consists of four travel lanes, raised median, sidewalks on both sides and some sections of multi-use trails.

This Class EA study will examine how trafc operates both at present and in the future, and will identifyways to address current and future needs to best serve all roadway users including motorists, transitusers, pedestrians and cyclists. At the end of the study, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be

available for public review. Two Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held to present study infor-mation and enable residents to meet the project team and share feedback.If you would like to provide feedback on this project, please ensure to complete the online survey onthe project website. If you have any questions or wish to be added to the mailing list, contact [email protected] members of the project team below:Dana Glofcheskie, P.Eng.City of Mississauga Project ManagerCity of Mississauga201 City Centre Drive, Suite 800Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2T4Phone: 905-615-3200, Ext. 8243

Neil Ahmed, P.Eng.Consultant Project ManagerMMM Group Limited2655 North Sheridan WayMississauga, Ontario L5K 2P8Phone: 905-823-8500, Ext. 1241

To learn more about this project, please visit the project website at www.mississauga.ca/mavisroadea.

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Important NumbersAircraft Noise Complaints 416-247-7682Animal Services 905-896-5858City (after hours) 905-615-3000Courtneypark Library 905-615-4745Catholic School Board 905-890-1221Enersource (Hydro) 905-273-9050GO Transit 416-869-3200Health Line Peel 905-799-7700Mississauga Fire 905-615-3777MiWay Transit 905-615-4636Park Lights (City) 3-1-1Parking Control 3-1-1Public School Bd. 905-890-1010

Peel Regional Police 905-453-3311Poison Control Centre 416-813-5900Recreation & Parks 905-615-4100Region of Peel 905-791-7800River Grove CC 905-615-4780Safe City Mississauga 905-615-4155Snow Line 905-615-7669Streetlights (Enersource) 905-566-2718Streetsville B.I.A. 905-858-5974Streetsville Library 905-615-4785Transhelp 905-791-1015Vic Johnston CC 905-826-3011Waste Management 905-791-9499Water Billing 905-791-8711

Property Standards By-law Regulates Storageof Peel Waste and Recycling Collection Carts

The Citys Property Standards By-law was recently amended to help address concerns aroundthe storage of the new Region of Peel Waste and Recycling Collection Carts. The by-law amend-ments restrict cart storage to the rear or side yard, garage or carport when there is space. Theamendments regulating the storage of Region of Peel waste and recycling collection carts are asfollows:

Waste and recycling collection cart storage would be restricted to the rear or side yard,garage or carport when there is space.

Front yard storage of waste and recycling collection carts would be prohibited exceptwhere it is not practical as determined upon review by a municipal enforcement ofcer.

Carts permitted in the front yard would be required to be located beside a building, acces-sory building or a fence and arranged in an orderly manner.

By-law Enforcement staff will enforce the by-law in response to complaints received from resi-dents. For more information, please visit www.mississauga.ca/bylawenforcement .

Last year, the City of Mississauga undertook a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA)Study and preliminary design for the section of Creditview Road from Sir Montys Drive/Bancroft Driveto Old Creditview Road. The Study was undertaken to investigate the need for additional north-southcapacity and trafc management improvements along this section of Creditview Road. The EA Studyhas been completed and is available for residents to view on the Citys project website.

Two Public Information Centres (PICs) were held last year to obtain feedback from residents, and aPreferred Design for Creditview Road was developed as follows:

Maintain the existing two (2) travel lanes of trafc from Sir Montys Drive/Bancroft Drive toArgentia Road;

Widen to four (4) travel lanes of trafc from Argentia Road to Old Creditview Road; Implement roundabouts at Argentia Road, Falconer Drive, and Kenninghall Boulevard; and Implement a 3.5 m multi-use trail (west side) and 1.5 m sidewalk (east side) of the roadway.

The roundabouts, which are part of the Preferred Design for this roadway, will improve road safety;provide effective speed management; increase road capacity; and reduce trafc congestion throughfewer stops and reduced delays, which will also result in less idling and air pollution. The roundaboutswill also improve pedestrian and cyclist safety as pedestrians will use splitter islands to cross trafc,while cyclists may ride through the roundabout or dismount and walk their bicycles as pedestrians.

The Preferred Design for Creditview Road is expected to support trafc operations to the Year 2031and potentially beyond. For more info about the Creditview Road EA Study, please visit the projectwebsite at www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/creditviewroadenvironmentalassessmentstudy.

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a specialreception to commemorate St. John Ambulances50 years of service in Mississauga. St. John

Ambulance (SJA) has done excellent work in Mis-sissauga over the past 50 years, and I would liketo share with you a little bit about this great com-munity organization and the outstanding work thatthey do in the community.

SJA is a worldwide, humanitarian registered charitydedicated to the service and well-being of others.SJA delivers quality community service and trainingand is Canadas leading authority in rst aid. ThePeel Dufferin Branch offers 5 training locations and6 community services delivered by 13 teams ofvolunteers as follows:

Medical First Response- Volunteers are speciallytrained to provide rst aid services at public events

and support local emergency services in times ofdisaster. Volunteers provided 9,881 hours of ser-vice at 152 events in Mississauga in 2015.

Campus Response Teams- Volunteers are trainedas Medical Responders to provide rst aid servicesat on campus events. Volunteers provided 15,413hours of service at 40 events in Mississauga in2015.

Therapy Dogs- Therapy Dog program volunteersprovide joy, comfort, and companionship to individ-uals who might not otherwise have canine access.Volunteers completed 4,188 visits and provided11,738 hours of service in Mississauga in 2015.

Youth Leadership-A leadership program whichhelps youth 15-17 years of age become strongcommunity leaders through training, communityoutreach, and leadership opportunities withinSJA. Volunteers completed 9,881 hours of servicethrough this program.

Youth Group- The SJA youth program providesyouth with the opportunity to learn new skills andhelp others. Youth are provided with training in rstaid, healthcare, life, and safety skills, as well ascommunity service and leisure activities for youthages 6-17.

Car Seat Safety- SJAs Car Seat Safety Teamaims to improve child and passenger safety. Certi-ed Car Seat Safety Educators teach parents and

caregivers about the safe installation and use ofcar seats. The Car Seat Safety Team held 82clinics and assisted 4,188 families in Peel DufferinRegion.

Outreach and Education-Outreach Ambassadorsraise awareness of SJA programs and services,give health and safety presentations, and attendcommunity events to provide information that im-proves health and well-being.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank SJA forthe wonderful work that they have done in Missis-sauga over the past 50 years; keep up the greatwork! For more information about SJA programsand services, please visit their website at www.sjapeel.ca.

St. John AmbulanceCelebrates 50 Years of

Service in Mississauga

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