Dear Resident:
It has been a busy month with more services re-opening and more planned. We are doing well in Mississauga but we cannot let down our guard. Please continue to stay 6' apart, wear a mask to further protect you and anyone around you, wash your hands, get tested if you think you may have been exposed.
Council will be dealing with passing a bylaw next Wednesday July 8 to mandate the wearing of a mask or other face covering in indoor public places. We want to move ahead to reopen the economy but unless we have the support and cooperation of everyone, that will not happen. I thank all the people who have been responsible about keeping distance and wearing masks when they cannot. This step to mandate is not taken lightly but it is with the support of our Medical Officer of Health. It appears all regions in the GTA and Hamilton are also going to pass such a bylaw.
As we open more public amenities, we are starting to see people crowding more and this is a dangerous action. It can and likely will lead to more virus spread. We want to stay open but we rely on all residents to help make that happen. Our playgrounds and fitness equipment are NOT open yet by Provincial order. Please keep your children off them for the safety of all. We are seeing higher numbers of cases in the younger age groups and of course they can spread it to their parents and grandparents who may be even more vulnerable.
You will see our splash pads reopening as of today and again please keep children 6' apart.
We are discussing mandatory masks or face coverings required in all public businesses and I expect that decision to be made soon. This is for your safety!! You can use a mask or bandana or scarf, anything that covers mouth and nose.
Please not the updates below for openings as well as the start of parking enforcement, fares on transit, etc.
Stay safe, stay together but apart and stay healthy.
As always you can contact me for assistance on any city or region issue at pat.saito@mississauga,ca, by phone to 905-896-5900 at any time and my staff and I will be pleased to help you.
Pat
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Information at Your Fingertips
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Important Websites
Important Phone Numbers
Mississauga
3-1-1
Available Mon - Fri
(any calls after hours will be routed to Dispatch for support)
Call 311 to report any non-compliance
Peel Public Health
905-799-7700
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Peel Regional Police
Non Emergency Line:
905-453-3311
Toll-free TTY:1-866-797-0007
Important Dates
July 8
July 9
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Mississauga Openings in Stage 2
The Region of Peel moved into Stage 2 of
Ontario’s Framework for Reopening Our Province
on Wednesday, June 24.
A number of Mississauga city owned amenities have reopened or are set to do so soon.
Friday June 26
- Basketball courts
- Casual use of sports fields
- All remaining park parking lots
Monday June 29
Saturday July 4
- Union Park Leash Free Zone
- Outdoor pools – Starting Saturday, July 4, all of the City’s seven outdoor pools will be open for Adult lane and Leisure swims with pre-registration only
- Artificial turf fields
- Select baseball diamond permits
- Cricket field permits
- Picnic areas
- Celebration Square wading pool
- Photography permits available
Monday July 13
Other amenities also opened include bocce courts, beach volleyball courts and joint City and running tracks such as Gonzaga and Jogn Fraser.
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Parking Enforcement UPDATE
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As of
July 6
, the City of Mississauga will be resuming enforcement of on-street parking limits and overnight parking restrictions which were previously suspended in response to COVID-19.
Enforcement will resume for on-street time limit offenses, including five and 15 hour parking, as well as overnight parking restrictions from 2 to 6 a.m.
To help inform residents that on-street parking enforcement will resume on July 6, the City will be issuing educational warning notices from July 2 to 5th to vehicles parked on-street or overnight between 2 and 6 a.m.
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City of Mississauga Hosts First-Ever Virtual Canada Day Celebration
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As we cannot gather this year to celebrate Canada Day, Council is inviting you to gather virtually to celebrate Canada’s 153
rd
birthday.
The virtual celebration will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 1. We will also have a virtual fireworks display at 7 p.m. Visit:
goodmorningsauga.ca to access the celebrations
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Temporary Active Transportation Lanes
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The City of Mississauga has implemented several temporary active transportation lanes across the city which promote safe active transportation during COVID-19. The lanes make physical distancing safer and easier for pedestrians and cyclists looking to exercise in their neighbourhood or make local trips for essentials like groceries and medical appointments.
In Ward 9, the lanes are on
Glen Erin Drive from Britannia Road West to Aquitaine Avenue, as well as along Thomas Street between Winston Churchill Boulevard and Erin Mills Parkway. I encourage people to use these lanes for cycling and help reduce the existing congestion on the Lake Aquitaine and Wabukayne Trails.
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Cyclists: Ring Your Bell!
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I have been receiving many complaints from residents about cyclists not using their bell while passing pedestrians on pathways through parks.
Please be reminded to ring your bell to alert pedestrians of your presence so that they can safely move out of your way.
With this warmer weather, I understand that we all want to get outside, but please be mindful of others and courteous to all.
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Fare collection starts on Miway, masks required
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Effective July 2, following the strong recommendation of Peel Public Health and the Governments of Ontario and Canada,
non-medical masks or face coverings will be mandatory when travelling on MiWay
to help keep customers and operators safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children under the age of two, people with disabilities or other medical conditions that prevent them from wearing any mask will not be required to wear one.
Fare collection and front door boarding for all customers will also resume on July 2.
MiWay will reopen the City Centre Transit Terminal (CCTT) fares booth on June 24 to provide customers with the opportunity to purchase
PRESTO
fares in advance of the resumption of fare collection. The booth will be open Monday to Friday from 11:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice with appropriate physical distancing measures in place.
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Bulk collection Resumed at curbside
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I am pleased to announce that effective this week, we will be collecting large bulk items at curbside again on your waste collection week.
You can also take your bulk items to the Community Recycling Centres. Our closest one is Battleford east of Erin Mills Parkway. We continue to provide free drop off up to 100 kg of excess waste, once per day, with no fees. Standard fees will apply to anything over the 100 kg limit. Payment can only be made using debit or credit. Cash will not be accepted. No fees will apply to loads of only scrap metal and blue box recyclables.
For the safety of the community and employees, CRCs have implemented measures of physical distancing and have limited the number of vehicles allowed into the CRCs at any one time. As such, residents should be aware that there may be delays.
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Dealing with loud, fast vehicles and targeting street racing
One of the most prevenaltn complaints these last few months has been noisy vehicles and speeding.
This in enforced by Peel Police and they have issued tickets and removed keys from many motorists. The noise issue is very hard to enforce. Our Bylaw officers cannot stop vehicles and we are working on a program to pair them with a police officer to crack down on these loud, fast cars and motorcycles. This program cannot start however until it is safe to have our staff in the same vehicle. We are continuing to work on this and Peel Police are out there doing ongoing traffic enforcement.
Peel Regional Police have also implemented a program aimed to stop street racing on our streets. The E.R.A.S.E. Program (Eliminating Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere) targets poor driver behaviour through education and strategic enforcement.
Residents are reminded to do their part to abide by the rules of the road and keep themselves and others safe. If you observe aggressive driving or speed racing activities, please report those instances to the police by calling
905-453-3311 or
c
lick here to file a report through Road Watch
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Curbside pickup will be scheduled by appointment in keeping with physical distancing protocols.
Visit
mississaugalibrary.ca
for more details, the hours of curbside pickup service and for information on how to book your appointment.
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Following the Government of Ontario’s announcement, as of June 12, the limit on social gatherings increased from five to 10 people.
In addition, all places of worship can reopen so long as physical distancing is in place and attendance is limited to 30 per cent of building capacity.
Wear a mask or face covering when physical distancing is a challenge, wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face and stay home if you are feeling ill.
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How to Build Your Social Circle
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The Core Four Steps to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
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While Mississauga is starting to see the rates of new cases stabilize, we need to pull together to prevent a second wave of the COVID-19.
Here are four simple actions you can take to help our City overcome the virus:
1 Stay apart: Maintain 2-metres (6 feet) distance from everyone outside your safe social circle.
2 Lather up: Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
3 Mask up: Wear a non-medical mask when maintaining physical distancing is difficult. Protect the supply of medical grade masks for health care workers.
4 Get tested: Get tested if you think you might have COVID-19 or have been exposed to it. While waiting for test results, stay home, self-isolate and prevent potential spread.
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Safe City Mississauga - Giving Challenge
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The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is here! Every dollar donated between June 1 and June 30 enters Safe City Mississauga in a draw to win $20,000. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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The Just 4 U Box Project is in support of children, youth, and families involved with Peel Children's Aid.
They are looking for items such as:
- Diapers
- Baby Wipes
- Baby Body Wash
- Baby Body Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Disposable Shavers
- ...and more!
Donation boxes can be found at:
- Fire Station 111 at Glen Erin + Derry Road
- 6026 Tenth Line West
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City of Mississauga COVID-19
Who do I call to report:
- An open non-essential business: 311
- A gathering: 311
- Illegal park usage: 311
- Litter and dumping: 311
- Price gouging on necessary goods:
- Consumer Protection Ontario at 1-800-889-9768 (M-F 8:30am - 3pm)
- OR file a report online here
Links:
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Region of Peel COVID-19
- Regularly updated information regarding the various support services available to residents
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Trillium Health Partners Assessment Centres (Mississauga)
Mississauga Hospital
Clinical Administrative Building
15 Bronte College Court
Mississauga, ON J4Y 0K7
Credit Valley Hospital
Valley House
2200 Erin Mills Parkway
Mississauga, ON L5M 7S4
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Councillor Pat Saito | City of Mississauga | 905-896-5900 | [email protected] | ward9.ca
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