Ward 11 E-Newsletter

Peel Region's Proposed 2024 Budget



Peel Region has released their proposed 2024 Budget, which is available at peelregion.ca/budget. Regional Council discussions of the Operating and Capital Budgets begin on Thurs., Nov. 16 at 9:30 am.

The proposed Region of Peel Operating Budget totals $3.4 billion, and the Region of Peel Capital Budget totals $2.5 billion, inclusive of the Tax and Utility Rate Budgets. 

The Region’s proposed Budget includes an overall property tax increase of 4.5 per cent and a utility rate increase of 6.8 per cent.

Some highlights of Peel Region's Proposed 2024 Budget include:

·        $16.8M alongside $83.4M in funding for capital projects to support Community Housing construction and the continuation of housing-enabling programs.

·        $0.9M and $1.0B in capital investments for the infrastructure needed to build homes faster.

·        $38.7M and $451M in capital investments to support state of good repair investments.

·        Continuing to implement the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care plan, with an increase of $60.6 million to expand the affordability program.

·        $5.7M in cost savings and $3.3 million in cost avoidance through service improvements and efficiencies.

·        The proposed 2024 Peel Regional Police budget includes an additional annual $74.5M plus $12.4M operating to fund capital infrastructure and additional capital of $667M to address community safety.

Get Involved

·        The 2024 Budget deliberations will begin with the Regional Budget Corporate Overview presentation on Thurs., Nov. 16 at 9:30 am

·        The Regional Council Budget meetings are open to the public and residents may attend

·        The meetings will also be live streamed at peelregion.ca/council/video

·        Anyone wishing to make representation to Regional Council should email their submission or request to delegate to the Office of the Regional Clerk at regional.clerk@peelregion.ca or call 905–791–7800, ext. 4545, at least 72 hours prior to the budget meeting (i.e. by 9:30 a.m. on the Monday prior to the meeting) for the purpose of listing your name and topic on the appropriate agenda

·        More information can be found at peelregion.ca/budget

As your Councillor, I intend to scrutinize this budget very closely. 2024 will be the last year of the Region of Peel level of government and I am not pleased with the proposed 4.5% residential property tax increase. The Budget proposes a very significant increase in capital work, most of which is not in Mississauga. I would appreciate your feedback on this proposed budget at any time.

City of Mississauga’s Proposed 2024 Budget



Under section 284.16 of the Municipal Act, 2001, authority to propose a budget now rests solely with the mayor in designated municipalities. This authority is part of what the Government of Ontario calls “strong mayor powers”. Mississauga is one of several municipalities designated by the Province to have these powers.

On July 1, 2023, Mayor Crombie directed staff to prepare the 2024 Budget. Once Mayor Crombie delivers her strong mayor budget, Council has 30 days to pass resolutions proposing amendments to the budget, which the mayor can veto during a subsequent 10-day period. A veto can then be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote of Council, during a further 15-day period. At the end of this process, the resulting budget is considered to be adopted.

The proposed net operating budget for 2024 is $679.5 million. The Capital Infrastructure and Debt Repayment Levy of three per cent is included in the total impact. The proposed capital budget for 2024 is $437 million (net of recoveries) and includes substantial investments in maintaining the City’s infrastructure in a state of good repair.

The City’s proposed Budget includes a 2.3 per cent increase on the City portion of the Residential Tax Bill and a 1.6 per cent increase on the City portion of the Commercial/ Industrial Tax Bill.

Some highlights of the City's Proposed 2024 Budget include:

·        $87.9 million for hybrid bus acquisitions

·        $3.7 million in efficiencies and cost savings

·        $325 million for maintaining infrastructure

·        $2 million for new and replacement tree plantings

·        $17.2 million for active transportation projects

·        $19.2 million for storm sewer projects

·        $44.5 million for road rehabilitation

·        $11.1 million for fire prevention activities

Get Involved

·        The next Budget Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 27, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., and is open for the public to attend. The full schedule of meetings is available online at Council and Committees Calendar Listings.

·        Attending in person or watching a Budget Committee meeting via live stream.

·        Signing up for a 2024 Budget Information Session on Tuesday, November 28, 2023

·        Emailing a question or comment to budget@mississauga.ca or calling 311

·        Following the City budget conversations and posts on Facebook and X (formally Twitter)

·        Reading the proposed Budget Book (being released publicly on November 6, 2023)

·        Watching the Budget Basics video

·        For more information about the City’s budget, visit mississauga.ca/budget.

This is the first Strong Mayor Budget in Mississauga's history. Members of Council, therefore, were not involved in its development. While I understand the process, I am concerned about how this Budget is proceeding and how Members of Council can have real input. I appreciate your feedback on the proposed property tax increase and I will be proposing amendments to the Budget in due course to minimize the tax impact on our residents and businesses.

Public Meeting on Fourplexes



On October 20, 2023, Mayor Crombie used her “strong mayor powers”, which were designated by the Province, to issue a Mayoral Directive to move forward with the necessary steps to allow residents to build four residential units (fourplexes) on low-rise residential lots. This directive reversed a previous decision of Council that directed Staff to review and report back on fourplexes at a later date.

In response to the Mayoral directive, Staff have prepared the required Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit “as-of-right” development for up to four residential units on low-rise residential lots, and a statutory public meeting is being held at Planning and Development Committee. The details of this public meeting are as follows:

PUBLIC MEETING RECOMMENDATION REPORT (ALL WARDS)

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to Permit Four Units on Low-Rise Residential Lots

File: CD.06-INC

In Person and Virtual Public Meeting

Meeting Date and Time:

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Place:

Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive

The report will be available on-line one week prior to the meeting at:

http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/planninganddevelopment. 

How to participate:

·        Watch the live stream on the City's website here (no registration is required).

·        Join in person at City Hall (advance registration is recommended).

·        To participate or make a comment virtually during the meeting, please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca or call 905-615-3200, ext. 5423, no later than no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting date.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CITY’S MEETING NOTICE

Streetsville Infill Housing Community Meeting Update



On Thursday, October 26, 2023, I held an in-person community meeting at the Streetsville Kinsmen Centre to discuss the current Streetsville infill housing regulations and the Streetsville Neighbourhood Survey, which was sent to residents to understand concerns and determine if more restrictive regulations are required. 

The City received 87 responses to the survey, which represents an 8.9% response rate.  Based on the response rate of the survey, the policy context, and competing housing priorities, staff have recommended not to proceed with any changes to the infill regulations for Streetsville at this time. A copy of the staff presentation is available on my website here.

Fall 2023 Peel Region Councillor Newsletter



I am excited to share with you my Fall 2023 Region of Peel newsletter, and I invite you to learn more about the programs, services, and resources that are available to help and support residents in Ward 11 and Peel Region. The newsletter will be delivered to households in the next few weeks and is available on my website here.

In this newsletter, you will find information on Peel’s east to west sewer diversion project, which has sections in Ward 11; how Peel Police is taking action against auto theft; important investments in Peel housing; helpful waste sorting tips, and more.

City Parking Regulations



Street parking hours

• On-street parking is permitted for five hours, unless otherwise posted
• On-street parking is allowed during statutory holidays between 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
• On-street parking is not permitted from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. year round

Temporary parking permit

You can request a temporary parking permit for your home address. These permits last for five days and can be used for up to five different vehicles. Each address is allowed a maximum of 14 short-term street parking permits per calendar year. Permits are not valid on private property or where there are prohibitive signs. A permit may be suspended or cancelled due to weather conditions.

Request parking regulation changes

You can submit a request to make changes to the following parking regulations on your street:

• Extend five hour parking limit to 15 hours
• Lower Driveway Boulevard Parking (LDBP)
• Parking prohibitions

Please note that if the above regulations are not in effect on your street, you must park in accordance with the City’s Traffic By-law. For more information about parking regulations in Mississauga, please visit mississauga.ca/parking.

What you need to know about reporting noise in Mississauga



The City responds to excessive, persistent and recurring noises through enforcement of its Noise Control By-law. Following extensive public consultation, the City has updated its Noise Control Program and By-law so that they better reflect your needs as Mississauga residents. The updated Noise Control program improves service through:

·        Enhanced overnight and weekend coverage for noise complaints

·        A new Priority Response Model to determine when an onsite investigation from an Enforcement Officer is needed

·        Additional Enforcement Officers dedicated to onsite investigations

·        A modernized by-law that provides clarity around permitted times for noise Some of the noises that you can report, when outside of the permitted times, include the following:

·        Amplified sound from an electronic device (e.g. radio, speaker, television)

·        Commercial construction

·        Power tools for home maintenance (e.g. lawn mowers, grass trimmers)

·        Recreational and event noise (e.g. partying, singing, sports noise, including whistles)

·        Animal noises (e.g. persistent dog barking, whining and calling) You can report excessive noise by calling 311 or submitting an online service request.

If the noise is caused by domestic disputes, yelling or moving vehicles, report it to Peel Police. For non-emergencies, call 905-453-3311. For emergencies, call 911.

The City will review the noise complaint and prioritize it based on how likely it is to occur and its impact to residents. The priority level will determine whether an onsite investigation by an Enforcement Office is needed, as well as the response time. To learn more or submit a complaint, visit mississauga.ca/noise.

Mississauga is ready for snow-clearing season

City service levels

The City’s snow-clearing operations follow a priority route system. Priority infrastructure is cleared first, including priority roads, which are routes for emergency vehicles, transit and high traffic volume, and priority sidewalks, which are located along major roads and bus routes and outside of schools, hospitals and long-term care homes. Bus stops, roadside multi-use trails, pedestrian crossings and on-street bike lanes are also cleared during this time. While the amount of time it takes to treat and clear infrastructure depends on how much it snows, it can take 12 to 24 hours to clear this priority infrastructure after the snow has stopped.

City crews then move on to clearing residential roads, which are cleared within 24 to 36 hours after the snow has stopped. Residential roads are not cleared to bare pavement but are cleared to be safe and passable for vehicles.

During severe weather events, the City may declare a Significant Weather Event, allowing crews more time to deploy winter equipment to address a significant winter storm. Service-level timing starts after the declaration has lifted, instead of when the snow stops.

Prioritizing safety and effective salt management

The City prioritizes effective salt management practices that maintain road safety while also trying to minimize the effect of salt on the environment.

Stay up-to-date on snow clearing in Mississauga this winter

• Visit mississauga.ca/snow to learn more about snow clearing in the city.
• Use the online snow plow tracker to view a map of the City’s snow-clearing routes and track the City’s fleet as it clears streets and sidewalks.
• Follow @MississaugaSnow on X (formerly Twitter) for timely snow-clearing updates.
• Find out if on-street parking restrictions are in effect and if temporary parking permits are suspended due to a weather event.
• Call 311 (905-615-4311 if outside city limits) for questions related to the City’s snow-clearing operations or to report a missed street after the level of service timelines have ended.
• Follow @PeelPublicWorks on X for snow-clearing updates on Regional roads.

City to introduce shared system of e-bikes and e-scooters next year



Mississauga is getting a new shared micro-mobility program next year. Micro-mobility is a form of travel using a lightweight device powered by your own body or electricity.

The City’s shared micro-mobility program will offer 300 electric pedal-assist bicycles (e-bikes) and 900 electric kick-style scooters (e-scooters). For a fee, users will be able to rent e-bikes and e-scooters to get around the city and park with flexibility at a station or at a bike rack closest to their destination.

Over the next few months, staff will go through the procurement process for an e-bike and e-scooter service provider, and roll out the program in 2024.

Multiple charges laid in PRP Armed Robbery and Carjacking Investigation



Investigators from Peel Regional Police Central Robbery Bureau (CRB) have disrupted and dismantled an organized group responsible for multiple armed robberies and carjacking.

The number of arrests made in pharmacy robberies and carjackings led CRB investigators to launch ‘Project Sterling’ to disrupt robbery incidents by an organized crime group in Peel. It also identified at-risk youth who were recruited to conduct these criminal acts. Over several months, CRB investigated and charged members of the organized crime group responsible for the offences. Project Sterling resulted in:

• Eight (8) adults and twelve (12) young offenders for a total of twenty (20) arrested

• 103 Criminal Code charges laid

• Seizure of two (2) firearms with ammunition, six (6) imitation firearms and multiple edged weapons

• Recovery of six (6) stolen vehicles valued at over $125,000

• Six (6) youth referrals through Community Safety and Well-being partners

• The solvency of over twenty (20) violent related robbery incidents

Since the start of Project Sterling, Peel Regional Police has seen a decline in carjackings by 11% and pharmacy robberies by 62% compared to the previous year and an additional 20 violent robbery related investigations were solved. The investigation also identified the group who was responsible for an armed carjacking in Brampton and a drive-by shooting of a student in Toronto.