Please find attached the power point presentation from last nights Lakeview Waterfront Connection Public Information Centre Meeting.  Please feel free to share this presentation with residents.  Should you have any questions please feel free to contact out office directly. 

City of Mississauga Recognizes Outstanding Employee Achievements

 

MISSISSAUGA, February 22, 2012 – In a ceremony held today in Council, over 130 City of Mississauga employees were honoured with internal Corporate Awards for Excellence for outstanding achievements in 2011.

 

“The Corporate Awards for Excellence program gives us an opportunity to celebrate the many outstanding achievements of City employees,” said Janice Baker, City Manager and CAO. “The commitment and hard work of our staff make a big impact to the success of Mississauga as a municipal leader.  It gives me great pride to recognize their accomplishments in this way.”

 

The Corporate Awards For Excellence are presented annually, in eight different categories.

 

The award categories and 2011 recipients are:

 

1.    Customer Service Award: Given to an individual or team who has consistently "gone the extra mile" to earn the respect, support and appreciation of their customers.

 

Award Recipients:

• Malton Parks Team (Recreation & Parks, Community Services Department)

 

2.    Continuous Improvement Award: Given to an individual or team who has brought about a significant change through their innovation and creativity.

 

Award Recipients:

• Hansen Activity Timesheet - Parks (HAT-P) Mobile Solution Team (comprised of staff from various departments)

 

3.    Leadership & Empowerment Award: Given to an individual at any level of the Corporation who through leadership and vision has inspired staff by gaining their commitment, making them feel valued and by building effective teams.

 

Award Recipient:

·         Ken Owen, Director Facilities & Property Management, Corporate Services Department

 

4.    Team Effectiveness Award: Given to a team that has successfully achieved superior results through group effort.

 

Award Recipients:

• Mississauga Celebration Square Official Opening – June 22, 2011 (comprised of staff from various departments)

 

5.    Partnership Award: Given to employees who have engaged in a joint project or event, with an external organization, association, service group or level of government where the outcome has demonstrated mutual benefits.

 

Award Recipients:

• MiWay Student Ambassador Program (comprised of staff from various departments)

 

6.    Kirk French Spirit Award: This award honours the memory of former employee Kirk French. The Spirit award is meant to recognize individuals who are able to lift the spirits of their co-workers with their positive outlook toward their job and life in general. This award is given to an individual who exemplifies a love of life, adds laughter and vitality to the workplace and enriches the lives of others.

 

Award Recipient:

·         Lori-anne Bonham, Planning, Development & Business Services, Community Services Department

 

7.    Brenda Sakauye Environment Award: This award honours the memory of former employee Brenda Sakauye.  The award is given to an individual or team who has made an innovative or significant environmental contribution which advanced the City’s Strategic Plan ‘Living Green’ pillar for change.

 

Award Recipient:

• O’Connor Park Development Project Team (comprised of staff from various divisions within the Community Services Department)

 

8.    City Manager's Award of Excellence: Presented to a team that has demonstrated outstanding qualities of excellence in their work.

 

Award Recipients:

·         Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) and Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) Core Project Team (comprised of staff from various departments)

 

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 738,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focussing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.

MEYER DRIVE

---EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE---

 

 

Please be advised that Meyer Drive will be closed from Morning Star Drive, going north 150 metres.

 

When:  Starting 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2012 and ending at approximately 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

 

Where:  In front of 7232 Meyer Drive, Meyer Drive is closed from Morning Star Drive going north 150 metres.

 

Why:  A temporary road closure is required due to an Emergency Sewer Lateral Repair

 

Please not, Emergency vehicles will  be provided access.

Second Units Public Workshops at South Common and Malton Next Week

 

MISSISSAUGA, February 17, 2012 – The City is holding two consultation workshops for the public on second units next week.  Second units are also known as basement apartments or in-law suites. Ontario laws now require municipalities to allow second units in homes. 

 

What:                          Second Units Public Consultation Workshops          

Where/When:             South Common Community Centre – 2233 South Millway

6:30 - 9 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2012               

 

and

 

Malton Community Centre – 3540 Morning Star Drive        

                                    6:30 - 9 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2012

           

Register:                    Online at mississauga.ca/housingchoices

or by phone at 905-615-3200 ext. 2037

 

Visit mississauga.ca/housingchoices for more information and a complete listing of all consultation workshops.

 

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 734,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.

City of Mississauga Raises Funds for United Way of Peel Region

 

MISSISSAUGA, February 15, 2012 – The City of Mississauga will present to the United Way of Peel Region a cheque for the amount raised during the 2011 United Way Employee Campaign.

Photo Opportunity:

What:                          In addition to the cheque presentation, the City’s 2011 United Way Employee Campaign donors will be recognized.

                                    Donors: Big Bird’s Ballroom, Panago Pizza, Hershey Canada Inc., Erin Mills Development Corporation, The Daniels Corporation, Mattamy Development Corp., ROTO-MILL INC.,TACC CONSTRUCTION LTD., and Denny’s.

 

When:                         Wednesday, February 22, 2012

 

Time:                          9 a.m.

 

Who:                           Cheque Presentation:

·      Mayor Hazel McCallion, C.M., LL.D.

·      Ed Sajecki, Commissioner of Planning and Building

·      Lisa Christie, Co-Chair, 2011 United Way Employee Campaign

·      Ashleigh Cleva, Co-Chair, 2011 United Way Employee Campaign

·      Shelly White, CEO, United Way of Peel Region

 

Where:                        Council Chambers

                                    Mississauga Civic Centre

                                    300 City Centre Drive

                                    Mississauga, Ontario

                                    (Corner of Duke of York Boulevard and Princess Royal Drive)

 

The City of Mississauga has been involved in the United Way of Peel Region fundraising campaign for more than a decade and has raised more than $1 million to date.

 

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 734,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focussing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.

Peel Police - Peel Regional Police Promote Cyber Academy

February 14, 2012

The crime prevention experts at Peel Regional Police are proud to once again offer the highly successful Cyber Academy for any interested residents of Peel. The Academy is delivered over five consecutive Wednesday nights and will teach parents, educators and other professionals how to avoid the risks of identity theft, on-line luring and a host of other topics. Space is limited to forty seats only, on a first-come/first-served basis, and is free of charge. 

 

Lectures will include:

 

• Computer Safety: passwords, firewalls, viruses, spam, phishing.
• Technological Crime: wireless routers, latest technological developments, emerging trends and risks.
• Child Exploitation: child pornography, on-line luring, social networking, cyberdating.
• "...at the click of a mouse..." cyber-bullying using digital mediums. 
• "Unlocking the Secrets" cyber-fraud: how identities are stolen.  
• "Do You Know Where Your Children Are?" can you trust the internet? How cyber-paedophiles target/identify/track young victims on-line.
• ...and much more.  

Due to some of the subject matter, this academy is available only to those who are eighteen years of age or older.

 

WHAT:          Peel Regional Police’s Cyber Academy

 

WHERE:       Emil V. Kolb Centre for Police Excellence

                   180 Derry Road East, Mississauga

                   Community Room

 

WHEN:          March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2012

                        7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

 

* Please note that it is required that participants attend all five (5) sessions to receive a certificate.

APPLY FOR THE ABOVE DATES ONLINE or call Crime Prevention Services at (905) 453-3311, extension 4017. 

For more information, please visit our website at www.peelpolice.ca and click on “Crime Prevention”, then “Crime Prevention Academy,” or contact Constables Chris Christidis or Yvette Logan at 905-453-2121, extension 4017/4022, or cyberproofed@peelpolice.ca

 

You can also contact Sergeant B. Rutz at 905-453-2121, extension 4020, for other crime prevention strategies.

 

For media inquiries, please contact the on-duty Media Relations Officer at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4027. 

 

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News Release Number: 12-031
News Release Type: Crime Prevention / Safety Information
Police Occurrence Number:

 

 

Peel Police - Arrest made in Double Fatal Collision

February 14, 2012

 

Peel – Investigators from the Major Collision Bureau have made an arrest in a double fatal motor vehicle collision which occurred in Mississauga.

 

On Monday, October 24^th, 2011, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a violent motor vehicle collision between a Mazda and a Jeep occurred in the intersection of Hurontario Street and the Queensway. The rear passengers in the Mazda, a 69 year old female and a 76 year old female both of Mississauga were killed instantly. The front passenger, a 66 year old female from Toronto, is still recovering from critical injuries.

 

On February 14, 2012, the driver of the Mazda was arrested. Jan GIEMZA, 68, of Toronto has been charged with two counts of Dangerous Driving Causing Death and one count of Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton for a bail hearing.

 

For media inquiries, please contact the on-duty Media Relations Officer at (905) 453-2121, ext 4027.

 

 

 

News Release Number: 11-207.1
News Release Type: General Investigative
Police Occurrence Number: 11-343356

Second Units Public Workshops Start This Week

 

 

MISSISSAUGA, February 14, 2012 – The City is holding the first of five consultation workshops for the public on second units this Thursday.  Second units are also known as basement apartments or in-law suites. Ontario laws now require municipalities to allow second units in homes. 

 

What:              Second Units Public Consultation Workshop

Where:            Mississauga Seniors’ Centre – 1389 Cawthra Road 

When:             6:30 - 9 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2012  

Register:        Online at mississauga.ca/housingchoices or by phone at 905-615-3200 ext. 2037

 

Visit mississauga.ca/housingchoices for more information and a complete listing of all consultation workshops.

 

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 734,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.

 

Calling All Cyclists!

City of Mississauga Accepting Nominations for Phil Green Recognition Award

MISSISSAUGA, February 13, 2011 – The City of Mississauga’s Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) is searching for cycling enthusiasts in a call for nominations for the Phil Green Recognition Award. 

 

The Phil Green Recognition Award is presented annually by the City of Mississauga to a resident or group of residents who have demonstrated a commitment to making cycling a greater part of the community.

 

What:              Phil Green Recognition Award Call for Nominations

 

When:             Nomination Deadline – March 31, 2012

                        Nominations must be received by this date

 

Who:               Nominations are open to all Mississauga residents

                        (see nomination form for full eligibility rules)

 

How:               Download a nomination form online

                        Nominations can be submitted by mail or email to the addresses listed on the form.

 

Nominations close on Saturday, March 31.  The MCAC will review the nominations and select the winning candidate.   The award will be presented at a Council meeting this spring. 

 

For more information on the Phil Green Recognition Award, visit www.mississaugacycling.ca.

 

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 734,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focussing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.

City of Mississauga’s

MiWay records highest ever ridership in 2011

 

 

MISSISSAUGA, February 13, 2012 – The numbers are in and have been tallied – MiWay – the new Mississauga transit recorded its highest ever ridership achieving a 5.9 per cent increase in its 2011 ridership over 2010.

 

“We surpassed our growth expectations for 2011 with this 5.9 per cent increase in ridership and we are extremely proud of this accomplishment,” said Geoff Marinoff, director of Transit. “We are proud to be contributing to the City of Mississauga’s goal of being a transit-oriented city.”

 

Marinoff added that in 2011, MiWay carried 32.8 million revenue rides and customers boarded a MiWay bus almost 49 million times. Ridership has been on an upward trend in recent years. In 2010, there was a 5.2 per cent increase and in 2008 there was a 4.8 per cent increase.

 

“Our growth in 2011 is directly related to the investments in improving transit for the residents of Mississauga and we are committed to continually improving the travel experience for our customers,” Marinoff said.

 

Investments in Transit:

 

• Introduction of 43 new MiLocal (orange) fuel-efficient and fully accessible buses
• Automated next stop announcement technology installed on all MiWay buses
• PRESTO card readers installed on all MiWay buses
• Retired the last high-floor bus from service - all buses in the transit fleet are now fully accessible
• Video/audio surveillance systems installed on all MiWay buses to enhance passenger safety and security
• Introduced more frequent service, extended service hours and additional weekend service to serve the growing number of customers who travel on the Hurontario-Main Street corridor (see: miway.ca/hurontario)
• Introduced the City's first smartphone app (MiWay app) for iPhone/iPod touch devices (www.miway.ca/app) to complement the award-winning MiWay Mobile Site (m.miway.ca)
• Implemented a MiWay Student Ambassador program to engage Mississauga’s youth and to encourage transit use at Secondary Schools

 

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 734,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focussing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.

City of Mississauga Family Day Programs and Services

 

MISSISSAUGA, February 10, 2012 – City of Mississauga recreation facilities will offer a variety of drop-in activities on Family Day, Monday, February 20 and MiWay will operate on a Sunday schedule. 

 

Things To Do

Recreation Facilities

A special Family Day Pass will be available for $8.10 at local facilities on February 20 and can be used for multiple activities at participating indoor facilities throughout the day.  A Family Day Pass is valid for up to five people; at least one person must be 16 years of age or older. 

 

For locations, schedules and hours of operation, please visit www.mississauga.ca/familyday.  Family Day program schedules also available at community centres and arenas.

 

Outdoor Skating

Mississauga Celebration Square is hosting a Family Day Skate from 2 – 4 p.m. on February 20.  The free skate features figure skating performances and gourmet food truck treats (for purchase).

 

For information on the City’s other outdoor rinks, visit www.mississauga.ca/familyday and click on the link under “More Fun Winter Activities.”

 

Family Day Hours of Operation

MiWay

MiWay will operate on a Sunday schedule.  Customers can find customized route and schedule information at www.miway.ca, or by calling 905-615-INFO (4636) for customer information. To view scheduled departure times on a smart phone or other mobile device, visit m.miway.ca.

 

Libraries

All libraries will be closed on Sunday, February 19 and Monday, February 20.

 

Animal Services

Animal Services will be closed.  Officers will be on standby for emergencies only and can be reached at 905-615-3000.

 

Administrative Offices

Civic Centre, Courthouse, 3-1-1 Call Centre will be closed.

 

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 734,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focussing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.