Ward 9 News February 25, 2019

February 25, 2019

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Dear Resident:

Welcome to the February 2019 edition of my e-newsletter. January and February have been busy months with our budget reviews at the City and Region. In addition I am spending many hours interviewing the citizens who volunteered to serve on our many committees.

Please enjoy the information here and let me know if you have any questions about any of the articles.

Please 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

Ward and City News

Meadowvale Neighbourhood Character Study Session 3

Thank you to the residents who participated in the first two sessions of our Meadowvale study.

Please join me and staff for the 3rd Session on Thursday, Feb 28th, 2019 from 6 – 8:30 pm at West Credit Secondary School, 6325 Montevideo Rd (Cafeteria). We would appreciate you registering on the project website .

We are doing this study to assess the character of the townhouse, apartment, and retail areas in the Meadowvale. The purpose of the study is to develop a policy framework that will guide future growth and compatible development in the area. Visit our website for Information on the project

2019 Budgets Approved

We have approved our budgets for 2019 for the City and Region. There will be a 1.56% increase on your city portion of the tax bill plus 1.1 per cent for Region of Peel services. Approximately $9.9 million worth of new services will be added, including 31,000 additional MiWay service hours at the city level with an increase in policing costs at the region. For information on the City budget visit

Mississauga Budget

Region of Peel Budget

Nominate a W9 Volunteer

Do you know a Ward 9 resident who has volunteered more than 5 years in the city of Mississauga (3 years for under 16)? Let them know their time and commitment is appreciated by nominating them for the 2019 Ward 9 Volunteer Award .

Last year I had the honour of recognizing almost 100 Ward 9 volunteers at a special ceremony. This spring, I will be once again recognizing Ward 9 residents who have dedicated their time to making our community a better place. The recipients of the Ward 9 Volunteer Award will be recognized at a reception at the Erin Meadows Community Centre on May 8, 2019 and will receive a special pin and certificate to commemorate their years of service.

Nominations are on the Ward 9 website and are open until April 10, 2019.

You can also print and mail the completed form to: Pat Saito, Councillor Ward 9, City of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Drive – 3rd Floor, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3C1 or fax to my attention to: 905-896-5863.

Nomination form

Vision Zero Strategy

As Chair of the Mississauga Road Safety Committee, I was pleased to move the new Vision Zero Strategy prepared by our staff to Council. This plan will shape the way we address safety for all on our roads over the short and long term. Our committee is looking forward to moving ahead with new educational campaigns aimed towards our goal of zero injuries or fatalities on our roads. We want to ensure all people can travel safely everywhere in Mississauga and the Region of Peel.

New Pedestrian Crosswalk Approved on Glen Erin Drive

Council recently approved my request for a pedestrian activated crosswalk on Glen Erin Drive south of Thomas Street. This will provide safe crossing for pedestrians using the trail through Sugar Maple Woods and Middlebury Park and school. I have been trying to get a crossing here for some time and I am pleased Council has supported it. This meets our goals in our Vision Zero Strategy.

New Signals Battleford and Glen Erin

You may have seen the city installed new traffic signals at Glen Erin and Battleford. These will be activated soon and are part of our regular signal upgrade program. Staff did agree to my request to add left turn signals at the location as it made sense to do this when the work was being done. These will operate at peak hours when 3 or more vehicles are waiting to turn.

Draft Transportation Master Plan

Council will soon be considering approval of our new Transportation Master Plan. The policies in the plan will shape how we move around in Mississauga from today to 2041. For information visit Mississauga Moves .

Geese Killed at Lake Wabukayne

I was horrified to learn in January that someone was killing geese at Lake Wabukayne. I’d like to thank area residents who brought this matter to my attention. In response, our Corporate Security added this location to its patrol list. If you have any additional information you can provide on this heinous act, please send an email to pat.saito@mississauga.ca

Report Suspicious Activity

Residents can and should report any suspicious activity in our parks or at city facilities to our Facilities Watch staff 24/7 line at: 905-615-4060. Any suspicious activity you may witness can also be reported to Peel Regional Police 905-453-3311.

Snow Clearing Services

Winter is still here so check to see what levels of service we provide. This winter has been extremely hard for our crews to keep roads and sidewalks cleared. Freezing rain on top of snow has made the job almost impossible in some areas. Please exercise caution and report any unsafe locations to 311.

Visit the Region website for information on Regional roads such as Britannia, Derry, Erin Mills Parkway. Follow the Region on Twitter @PeelPublicWorks.

Visit the City of Mississauga Snow Services website for information on services on local roads. Stay updated by following us on Twitter @mississaugasnow

Parking Reminder

Reminder that vehicles may not park on any streets year round between 2 and 6 am. You may request a parking consideration if you have guests staying overnight. This may be removed in case of a need for snow removal. Visit the City website for information.

Be A Snow Angel - Help a Neighbour

There are many people who can't shovel their driveway due to age or health. Be a good neighbour and help them out. Students may be able to earn volunteer hours by helping their neighbour.

Take Care of Pets in Cold Weather

As we approach cold winter weather, please remember that pet owners are required to provide proper shelter and care for their pets. Do not leave your pet outside when there are extreme cold alerts.

Click here for the Standards of Care information.

Natural Ice Rinks in Ward 9

Thank you to the residents who volunteer their time and energy to maintain our local neighbourhood natural ice rinks. Here is a list of all the rinks in the ward. Please consider helping out and have fun.

Charles "Bud" Brennan Memorial Park

6181 Edenwood Dr.

Promenade Meadows Park

7099 Danton Promenade

Union Park

6627 Tenth Line West

Toboggan Runs in Ward 9

We are fortunate to have two places to toboggan in the ward. As part of the construction of Union Park, we renovated the toboggan run making it safer to use and Castlegreen remains a fun place to play.

Union Park

6627 Tenth Line West

Castlegreen Meadows

2829 Castlegreen Dr.

Around the Ward

Celebrating Chinese New Year with Feng Hua Seniors

It is always my pleasure to join the Feng Hua Seniors at their events and on February 2nd, I once again helped them celebrate Chinese New Year, the Year of the Pig.

As the Chinese community is the second largest in Ward 9, we have many residents who belong to this club.

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Ikea Distribution Centre Tour

On February 7, I joined staff at our Ikea Distribution Centre on Argentia Road in Ward 9 for a very interesting tour. It was like being in an Ikea store with many many more aisles and shelves of products as this serves all of Ontario.

I was very impressed with the involvement and support the employees and company gives to our community.

I did learn that the Distribution Centre has an ongoing need for employees so if anyone is interested you should contact them.

Mississauga Tourism Board

I chaired the meeting of the Tourism Board on February 8. We had an excellent presentation from our Tourism Manager on the upcoming Strategic Plan. Watch for some very exciting updates on building tourism in our city coming this spring.

We have a large and thriving hospitality industry in the city and we need to do more to support and grow it.

For the Love of Hockey Gala

I had the pleasure of dropping into the Meadowvale Minor Hockey Association's annual gala on February 8. I was double booked that evening so could not stay long but was able to thank the association and especially Liz Wilson-Ciconte, Tracy Graham-Urwin and Richard Foote.

Pastor Sam Cooper's 25th Anniversary

It was a pleasure to join the community and congregation of Meadowvale Commmunity Church on February 8 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Pastor Sam Cooper. It was an honour to present Sam with a certificate recognizing the 25 years he has served in this position and to thank him for all his support and caring for our community.

Sam is always ready to step up and sit on committees, attend events and participate in many aspects of the community beyond his work at the church.

Thank you Sam for making our community a much better place!

Celebrating Hazel's 98th Birthday

It isnt every day we get to celebrate a 98th birthday. When the person is Hazel McCallion, it is an even more special occasion.

Ron and I joined Hazel's family and friends for a celebration on February 10 for her birthday on Valentine's Day. It has been my honour to work know Hazel for more than 35 years and to work with her for about 30 years. She is an inspiration to all who know her or know of her.

The photo below is of Hazel and I inspecting the Toronto Scottish Regiment at the Freedom of the City event some years ago.

Meadowvale Rotary Annual Presentation

I have the pleasure each year of joining the members of the Meadowvale Rotary at their lunch meeting to update them on issues at the city and region. This year I visited them on February 15 and talked about our budgets, planning in Ward 9 and other issues that interest them.

While I was there, Rotary presented a cheque for $5000 to Trillium Health Partners, just one of many worthy organizations this group supports.

Ward 9 Wins Food Drive Award

It was a surprise and pleasure for me to receive the 2018 Award from the Mississauga Food Bank at Council on February 20.

The award is presented to the Councillor whose residents raise the most food during Mayor Crombie's Food Drive. For the 2018 drive, our community topped the list. I am so proud of everyone who contributed to help our neighbours who need the food banks. Although the trophy sits in the Ward 9 office, it belongs to all of you who stepped up to help. Thank you!!!

John Fraser Parent Council Meeting

I had the pleasure of speaking to the parents of John Fraser Secondary School on February 21 at their Parent Council meeting.

I always enjoy working with the schools in the ward and I am looking forward to spring when we will open their new track which I provided infrastructure funding for in a partnership agreement. The track will be available for the community to enjoy after school hours.

5th Meadowvale Thinking Day Banquet

It was so nice to see my grandson Morgan when I attended the annual Thinking Day Banquet with 5th Meadowvale Scouts. Morgan is in cubs now and was there with his parents and the many other families to enjoy a day of learning and fun.

Scouting is such an important organization and provides such worthwhile learning for our children and youth. Thanks to all the volunteers who spend their time providing these services.

Coldest Night of the year for the Dam

One of my favourite annual events is walking with hundreds of community members on the Coldest Night of the Year. This fundraiser for the Dam Youth Drop In helps to support homeless youth across the city.

Congratulations to all the walkers who topped the goal of $60,000. Thanks to my team members who joined Pat's Plodders and helped raise over $4000. Thank you to our school trustees Nokha Dakroub and Brea Corbett and to Natalie Hart and Leslie Silvestri for joining me.

Black History Month at Praise Cathedral

I have been attending special events at Praise Cathedral for many years and on February 24, I once again spoke at their celebration of Black History Month. I shared my experience visiting the Freedom Crossing Monument in Lewiston NY at the end of the undergorund railroad where slaves were helped across the Niagara River to freedom in Ontario. It is a very moving monument and I was glad I could share some photos of it with the congregation.

It was a pleasure to be joined by our MPP Nina Tangri, School Trustee Nokha Dakroub and MPP Sheref Sabawy and former MPP Bob delaney and his wife Andrea who are also good friends of Praise..

Councillor Pat Saito | City of Mississauga | 905-896-5900 | pat.saito@mississauga.ca | ward9.ca