Ward 2 News & Updates

Mississauga Ward 2 (Municipal)

Ward 2 Updates

Visit this section for news, updates and notices from Councillor Ward 2's office. For more information:  http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/ward2

 

There are 2 meetings coming up at this month from the City Planning and Development Committee that will be of interest to you:

As you may already be aware, the former Imperial Oil Lands at 70 Mississauga Road was sold to developers (West Village Partners).   A planning and development committee meeting, where staff will present an Information Report, is being held on Monday, June 26, 2017.  The report is a draft master plan status update.

For more information, please visit the City of Mississauga website

When:  Monday, June 26, 2017 • 6:30 pm
Where: Council Chambers Civic Centre (2nd Floor) - 300 City Centre Drive [map]

 

 A public meeting is being held to discuss a developer's proposal to revise the zoning to permit 4 two-storey detached homes on a private condominium road.  There is also a request to approve a proposed Plan of Subdivision for 4 residential lots.

Karen Ras will be holding Community Office Hours at Clarkson Community Centre, Multi-purpose Room (beside the Library) on:

Friday, April 28th, 10 am – 12 pm

It is advised that residents contact her office to schedule a one-on-one discussion by calling 905-896-5200, or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

On Tuesday, March 28th Councillor Karen Ras be hosting a community meeting, along with Park Planning, to update residents with respect to the Multi-Use Hydro Trail.  Animal Services will also be in attendance, to address any coyote concerns. The meeting will be held at Lorne Park Secondary School, 1324 Lorne Park Rd., in the Lecture Hall, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

An application will be presented for the land (701 & 805 Winston Churchill Boulevard) that was formerly approved for the natural gas power generating station.   The application is proposing to remove permissions for the previously approved plans.

The European Gypsy Moth is a pest found throughout North America. The caterpillar eats the leaves of trees which may damage the overall health of the tree. Gypsy Moth populations have been in the City of Mississauga for many decades.

If you experienced damage to your grass from the snow clearing operations this past winter, there is a new system in place for reporting.

Residents can call 3-1-1 now and have a Service Request created which will be forwarded to the Works Department.  Please note: Work will not commence until such a time that weather and soil conditions allow and subject to the availability of sod.

Below are details for an invitation to attend a Stormwater Residential Program Workshop, April 13th, 2016;  Please RSVP at the link below by Friday, April 8

You are invited to the next event jointly organized by several South West Mississauga Associations, collectively named South West Mississauga Ratepayers Associations (SWMRA).  All the federal candidates for South Mississauga will be participating in a debate. 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 6, 2015 |  7:00 PM

Clarkson Secondary School - Auditorium
2524 Bromsgrove Road, Mississauga

Doors open 6:30 pm  |  Limited seating 

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Using Fireworks Safely on Canada Day

If you are planning to use fireworks (pdf) on Canada Day think safety first and take time to review the City’s Fireworks By-law 0293-2001 (pdf).


Did you know that fireworks can only be set off on two statutory holidays - Victoria Day and Canada Day. A permit is required to set off fireworks on any other day.

Permits are issued by the Fire Chief and only on the property listed on the permit.

By-law Highlights

  • Fireworks cannot be set off on a public street or roadway
  • Fireworks can only be set off in a park if a permit is obtained from the Fire Chief
  • Fireworks should only be purchased from a licensed retailer permitted to sell fireworks to the general public within the City of Mississauga as per By-law 1-06 and By-law 340-01
  • If you have concerns about fireworks that don't comply with City’s Fireworks By-law 0293-2001 and want to know where to report it. Here's how:

MississaugaRoad Construction 800x400 2Resurfacing work for Mississauga Rd.from Lakeshore Rd. to the QEW has been sheduled . This work is expected to take approximately 6-8 weeks and is to commence June 23rd, subject to weather.

For more information, follow this link (PDF)

In addtion, visit the following City of Mississauga Construction webpage showing all of the 2015 resurfacing projects.  If you hover over the red line on each street, you will see further details.

http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/construction


 

Free Outdooe Summer Camp

Let’s Play in the Park FREE Outdoor Summer Camps at Your Local Park

This FREE half-day, drop-in, summer camp is available at 13 local parks from June 29 to September 4, 2015.

All Mississauga children ages 6-12 are invited to come discover the fun and wonder of active play through physical activities, crafts, drama and games under the supervision of our High Five-trained leaders. Parents, grandparents and caregivers are welcome to stay and play, too. Come outside and play with us!

Find park locations, dates and times at www.Mississauga.ca/play


Are you 12 - 14 years old?  Would you like to travel on MiWay for free this summer? How about free public swimming at both indoor and outdoor pools? Then you need a Freedom Pass!With a Freedom Pass, 12 to 14-year-olds can ride MiWay and use City of Mississauga pools for free all summer.

For more information follow this link: mississauga.ca/freedompass

Mississauga City Council approved the new stormwater charge at today’s meeting. The stormwater charge will be on the Region of Peel water bill starting in January 2016.

For more information:  http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/pressreleases?paf_gear_id=9700020&itemId=4900304q

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