Port Credit Farmers' Market

"The draft code proposes rules respecting Members of Council that will work with the Municipal Act, 2001; Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, 1996; Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; Municipal Elections Act, and the Criminal Code of Canada," said City Solicitor Mary Ellen Bench. "The role of the Integrity Commissioner is to provide advice, assistance, and training to Council and investigate and assess complaints regarding an alleged breach of the code. The report was presented to Council in May, and recommends the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner on a part-time basis, and appointed by bylaw to a five year term."

Bench explained the report and code, based on the Municipal Act, 2001 outline various elements found in other codes of conduct from other Ontario cities. Ward 5 Councillor Eve Adams, Ward 8 Councillor Katie Mahoney and Ward 11 George Carlson served on the committee to develop the draft code.

Draft Code and Contact Information:

The draft code of conduct is posted on the City's website at www.mississauga.ca.

The deadline for public input is August 18, 2010. Comments and questions on the code are to be sent to the Office of the City Clerk by:

Telephone:
3-1-1 (or 905-615-4311 if calling outside City limits)

TTY:
905-896-5151 (teletypewriter)

Fax:
905-615-4081

Email:
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Mail:
City of Mississauga
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON
L5B 3C1

The City of Mississauga's Hurontario/Main Street Study's Master Plan, adopted by Council on July 7th, is on track to further the City's goal of building a transit-oriented city with plans to create a more people-friendly street with a light rail transit (LRT) system.

"Hurontario is an essential north/south route in Mississauga and we look forward to working with Metrolinx and the City of Brampton, to ensure the corridor develops to meets the needs of the residents and businesses that use it," said Mayor Hazel McCallion. "We are doing everything we can to make Mississauga a transit-oriented city and keep our projects on the agenda of funding agencies. Efficient transit is the key to our city’s future and that of the GTA. Regional transit links will connect cities, support future growth, fuel our economies and improve the environment."

The master plan was developed jointly by the City of Mississauga and the City of Brampton to set the framework for the future of this corridor stretching from the waterfront in Port Credit, to downtown Mississauga and into downtown Brampton. Extensive public consultation occurred with residents and businesses from the distinct communities along the corridor. A recent Metrolinx benefit case report endorsed the case for light rail transit technology selection.

"We are excited to begin our work and we are well positioned to move forward with this City building project that blends land use and transit to connect people conveniently with where they live, work, shop or visit," said commissioner of Transportation & Works, Martin Powell. "Our master plan recommendations set the stage for Mississauga and Brampton, working with Metrolinx, to begin building a great street that puts pedestrians and transit users first. We are looking at opportunities on the corridor including job creation and commercial and residential land use. With this plan we will be able to deliver an efficient and well connected corridor."

According to the plan, the LRT would have up to 32 stations located along the 20 kilometre (12.4 miles) corridor. The system would provide faster travel times and improved connections to interregional BRT and GO Rail systems. The estimated cost for the LRT system is estimated at $1.2 billion.

Six (of seven) outdoor pools closed for season in order to qualify for matching federal and provincial funding

The Toronto Star is reporting "All but one of Mississauga’s outdoor pools are closed for repairs for the entire season."

According to the report, "Parks and recreation director John Lohuis has said it was either do the work this summer or lose the $12 million offered by senior governments."

The Toronto Star is reporting "Only one councillor, Katie Mahoney, seems to recall a meeting in December 2000 in which Mississauga City Council was briefed about controversial veto powers being given to a minority shareholder in the city’s hydro company, Enersource."