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WARD 11 COUNCILLOR’S REPORT – PRINT EDITION FALL 2014/WINTER 2015

COUNCILLOR GEORGE CARLSON, WARD 11 905-896-5011 [email protected] WWW.GEORGECARLSON.CA

• New Year's Day Skate Party!

• Streetsville Village Square Now Open

• Meadowvale Village HCD Reception

• City Recognized for Climate Change Efforts

• New Animal Standards of Care

• Mississauga Recognized as Safest City

Streetsville Village Square Open to the Community

I’m very proud to announce that the Streetsville Village Square is nowopen to the community. As you may recall, back in 2011, my office submit-ted an application for revitalization of the Village Square under the 8-80Cities Make a Place for People project. This project focuses on collaborat-ing with communities to create vibrant and dynamic public spaces that areshaped by the community’s vision for the space. 8-80 Cities received 34applications from interested communities across Ontario, and Streetsvillewas awarded $25,000 in services to revitalize the Village Square.

To create a shared community vision for the Village Square, publicengagement sessions were held in the fall of 2012, and many amazingideas were generated and shared by the community. In fact, over 600ideas to revitalize the Village Square were collected at the engagementsessions. Two years later, your ideas have come to life in our vibrant, newVillage Square for everyone to enjoy in the heart of downtown Streetsville.

Over $3.1 million was invested into the Village Square to create a dynamicnew public space for our community. The Village Square received the fol-lowing enhancements and amenities as part of the redevelopment:

• Energy efficient street and pedestrian level lighting• Electrical connections and potable water • A state-of-the-art sound system for site programming•

Main Street was resurfaced and re-graded• The Cenotaph monument was relocated and refurbished• New tables, chairs, benches and a new stage / performance area

To celebrate the reopening of our brand new community space, a softopening community celebration was held on September 13th, from 11am-5pm, with exciting festivities throughout the day, including stellar perfor-

mances by the Paul Malysa Band, Justus, Christian James Band, Toronto All-Star Big Band Vocalists, and the Streetsville Cadet Band. There werealso clowns, magicians, and face-painters on hand to entertain the littleones.

Events are in full swing at the Village Square, and I hope you and yourfamily will head out to the square and join in on the fun. In October, theVillage Square came alive for Halloween with a Streetsville Pumpkin Patchevent on October 18th, which featured a pumpkin decorating contest,crafts, and entertainment. On November 1st, residents showed off theirHalloween pumpkins in the Streetsville Pumpkin Parade. Stay tuned for

many other fun events at the Village Square throughout the year, and Ihope you and your family enjoy all of the great new amenities that thesquare has to offer!

The newly redeveloped Streetsville Village Square is now open to the public

2015 NEW YEAR’S DAY OPEN HOUSE & SKATE

PARTY!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

VIC JOHNSTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

(Lobby & Arena)

335 Church Street - Streetsville

January 1, 2015 - 12noon-2pm

Celebrate the New Year with Councillor George Carlson, MP Brad Butt, and

MPP Bob Delaney at Vic Johnston CC. Bring your friends and family! Bring

your skates and enjoy the FREE skate party! Refreshments, prizes, and fun for

everyone! Please bring non-perishable food items for the food bank.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 905-896-5011



Informationabout Coyotes

In the past fewweeks, there havebeen some incidentsinvolving urban coy-otes in Mississaugaand the GTA. Toaddress questionsand concerns thatyou may have abouturban coyotes andprovide you withinformation abouturban wildlife, theCity’s AnimalServices section hassent out educationalmaterial to residentsand held local andcity-wide informationsessions. AnimalServices has alsomet with the Ministryof NaturalResources andCoyote Watch forassistance.

As always, please ensure that you exercise caution if you encounter urbanwildlife in your community by keeping the following tips in mind:

• Do not feed coyotes• Store garbage indoors until collection day• Secure garbage and compost in durable plastic or steel containers with

locking lids• Remove bird feeders and seed spillage that attracts rodents and their

predators• Trim shrubs and remove rodent habitats such as rock piles or wood

piles from your yard• Wildlife proof gardens, pick ripened fruit and clean up windfalls• Install motion sensor lights or sprinklers• Enclose crawl spaces beneath decks and sheds• Keep Cats Indoors•

Keep dogs on a short 5’ leash• Do not allow your dog to chase wildlife• Check your property for wildlife before letting your pet outside• After dark or at dusk take your pet out on a short leash• Do not house rabbits, fowl or other pets outdoors• Vaccinate your pet against rabies• Never Leave Young Children Unattended

To report any unusual wildlife activity or the feeding of wildlife, please con-tact Animal Services at 905-896-5858 during the daytime or during theevenings, weekends, and holidays, please call 905-615-3000.

For more information about urban coyotes and urban wildlife, please visitthe Animal Services website at www.mississauga.ca/animalservices.

Newly RedevelopedRotary Park Now Open!

I am very pleased to report thatRotary Park, in downtownStreetsville,was recentlyredevelopedwith great newamenities andis now open tothe public.Rotary Park islocated besidethe StreetsvilleBranch Library,

on QueenStreet South. As part of thisproject, thewest side ofRotary Parkwas redevel-oped to include a new pathwayconnection to William Street, newbench seating, a game table areafor seniors, and landscaping

(trees, shrubs, ornamental grass-es, and perennial flower beds).

On the east side of the park, theexisting playground was replacedalong with an accessible safetysurface and pathway resurfacing.

I hope you and your family enjoythese great new amenities atRotary Park!

The newly developed Rotary Park on Queen Street South

Historic Painting Unveiled atMeadowvale Village Hall

On September 13th, Ihad the pleasure ofattending a receptionhosted by the Arts &Culture Division to cele-brate the final wrap-upof the MeadowvaleVillage HeritageConservation DistrictReview. I am veryproud of what weachieved by workingtogether to protect andpreserve the heritage ofMeadowvale Village.

The updated HCD Plan will conserve the existingheritage character and elements of Meadowvale

Village and helpresidents managefuture changes tothe community.

At this specialreception, wealso celebrated

the unveiling of areplica of the his-toric painting byOntario artist,Fred Haines,called “Indians onthe Credit.” Theoriginal painting,which was dis-

played at Meadowvale Village Hall, was movedto the Civic Centre, just outside the CouncilChambers. Fred Haines first came toMeadowvale in 1896 to be an artist and study inToronto. During the summer of 1910, he painted“Indians on the Credit” in vivid, clear colours onthree 18 feet by 40 inch roller blinds and gluedthem to wall of the Meadowvale Public school,where he was a school trustee.

After completing this painting, he studied at theBelgium Academe Royale des Beaux Arts in Antwerp, Belgium, where he received a goldmedal. He returned to Canada in 1914 and con-tinued his etchings, which are hanging in art gal-leries in Canada and abroad. After leaving theCollege of Art in 1951, Haines resumed land-scape painting, which was his passion. FredHaines died on November 21, 1960.

Councillor Carlson unveils a replica of Haines' "Indians on the Credit"

New Parking Lot inDowntown Streetsville

A new municipal parking lot wasconstructed in downtownStreetsville this past falland opened to the pub-lic on November 4,2014. The parking lot islocated behind 275-277and 279 Queen StreetSouth, adjacent to theformer Odd FellowsHall. This new lot adds14 new parking spacesto the area.

Sustainable and envi-ronmentally friendlymaterials, such as per-meable concrete pav-ers, were used. Theaddition expands theexisting parkinglot located on the westside of Church Street,opposite the Vic

Johnston Community Centre.Streetsville currently has 6 munic-

ipal parking lots and 142 totalspaces. Streetsville also has 67on-street parking spaces alongQueen Street South.

The new municipal parking lot on Queen Street South

Please ensure you exercise caution if you encounter urban coyotes



Local ParkRenamed toHonourDevotedCommunityVolunteer

The new City park,which is locatedadjacent to theStreetsville CadetCentre, wasrecently named“Jon ClippertonPark” in honour ofdedicated volun-teer and long-time

Streetsville resi-dent, Jon WilliamClipperton.

Jon Clipperton wasborn in 1946 andwas an activemember of hiscommunity and adedicated volun-

teer, who gave histime and energy tovarious organiza-tions, including theStreetsville Lion’sClub, StreetsvilleUnited Church,and the VicJohnston

Community Centre. Jon was also a very promi-nent member of the Streetsville Business com-munity, becoming President of his family’s busi-ness, Atkinson Insurance Ltd., which was startedby his grandfather during the Depression.

To celebrate the naming of this park and Jon’slegacy, a special ceremony was held at JonClipperton Park on October 31, 2014 with Jon’sfamily, friends, and members of the organiza-

tions where Jon volunteered his time. We wereall treated to a great performance of the nationalanthem by local group, Justus, and I especiallyenjoyed the great speech by Jon’s granddaugh-ter, Regan, about her beloved “Papa” Jon. I wasvery honoured to emcee this ceremony and tomeet so many people who knew and loved Jon.

Jon Clipperton's family members pose for a photo at Jon Clipperton Park

New Standards of Care to ProtectPets

The City of Mississauga has adopted new stan-dards of care to protect animals in the city. “Thisby-law will go a long waytowards protect-ing animalsand ensur-ing theirwell-being.

Thiswas agoodexam-ple ofthe com-munity andstakeholderscoming together tofind a workable solu- tion to animportant issue,” said Councillor GeorgeCarlson, who served on the Animal Standards ofCare Committee.

The new standards of care address importantissues that are vital to the protection and generalwell-being of animals. Some of the new stan-dards that were adopted include:

• Pets cannot be left outdoors duringextreme weather except for briefwalks or exercise unless the ani-mal has access to adequate shel-ter to protect the animal.

• Animal Services officers will beauthorized to enter on private

lands to inspect and ensure the Animal Care and Control bylaw isbeing followed.

• Doghouses must be large enough forthe dog to stand up, turn around, liedown and stretch its limbs to the fullest.They must be insulated; have clean dry bed-ding and shade; be in good repair; and com-ply with the City’s Zoning by-law. There areextra requirements for each additional dog.

• Animals must not be tethered for any longerthan a total of four hours out of every 24hours. Tethers must be at least three metresor 9.84 feet allowing the dog to move safely

and unrestricted. The animal is to be in viewof the owner with access to

appropriate food, watershelter and shade.

• Animalscannot be left

unattended inautomobiles ifweather condi-tions are notsuitable andmay cause the

animal distress. Animals musthave suitable

ventilation and berestrained to prevent

contact between the ani-mal and the public.

• Owners must provide veterinary care to petsto relieve distress from injury neglect or dis-ease.

For more information about the new standards ofcare that have been adopted, please visit www.mississauga.ca/animalservices.

Mississauga Named Safest City for 14th Year

Mississauga has been named one of the safest cities in Canada forthe 14th consecutive year, based on research conducted by Safe CityMississauga. “As Councillor, I always make community safety a toppriority. I am committed toworking with Police, Bylaw,and Crime Prevention staff tokeep our streets, parks, andschools safe for everyone. Iam proud that we haveachieved this goal andMississauga has been recog-nized as one of the safest cit-ies in Canada for the past 14years,” said Councillor GeorgeCarlson.

Each year, Safe City Mississauga releases its “Safest Cities Report,”which provides information about crime and safety within Mississauga.The report looks at crime rates and statistics; analyses of crime ratesand the severity of crimes in Mississauga; and comparisons to otherCanadian cities. The “Safest Cities Report” looked at crime data from2012 and revealed that Mississauga’s crime rate decreased 5.6% from2011 rates and 15% from 2009. Mississauga also ranked as one ofthe top three cities with the largest decrease of motor vehicle theft inthe past five years, and homicide and robbery rates remain well belowthe national average, which is currently at an all-time low. If youwould like to view the “Safest Cities Report,” please visit www.safec-itymississauga.on.ca.

Mississauga Recognizedfor Climate ChangeEfforts

The City of Mississauga has beenrecognized by the Federation ofCanadian Municipalities (FCM), forits climate change efforts under thePartners for Climate Protection(PCP) program. The PCP programis a network of Canadian municipalgovernments that have committed toreducing greenhouse gases (GHG)

and to acting on climate change.

“Working towards better energy andGHG management at the City and inthe community is a priority for us,”said Councillor George Carlson,Chair of Mississauga’s Environmental

Advisory Committee. “This achieve-ment couldn’t be possible without thestrong collaboration from our corpo-rate and community partners.”Mississauga was recognized for tak-ing significant actions to mitigate cli-mate change, which include the fol-lowing:

• Greening the City’s corporatefleet – reduced greenhouse gasemissions equal to takingapproximately 39 cars off theroads per year.

• Citywide LED street lighting con-version – 49,000 street lights willbe replaced to Light EmittingDiode (LED) lights by December2014.

• Energy efficiency measures –Saved enough energy to power3,500 homes for a year.

The City also received recognition forits development of the Living GreenMaster Plan (LGMP). Mississauga iscontinuing to be a leader in environ-mental initiatives by moving forwardwith a five year Energy ConservationPlan. The plan’s target of one percent reduction in energy consumptionper year will amount to a total annualsavings of approximately $575,000per year! To find out more aboutMississauga’s environmental initia-tives, please visit www.mississauga.ca/livinggreen.



COUNCILLOR GEORGE CARLSON300 City Centre Drive, 3rd Fl

Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3C1

Tel: (905) 896-5011Fax: (905) 896-5863

E: [email protected]: @CarlsonGeorge

Contact Your Ward 11 Councillor,George Carlson

Important Numbers

Aircraft Noise Complaints 416-247-7682 Animal Services 905-896-5858

City (after hours) 905-615-3000Courtneypark Library 905-615-4745Catholic School Board 905-890-1221Enersource (Hydro) 905-273-9050GO Transit 416-869-3200Health Line Peel 905-799-7700Ministry of Health 905-275-2730

Ambulance 905-844-4242Mississauga Fire 905-615-3777MiWay Transit 905-615-4636Park Lights (City) 3-1-1Parking Control 3-1-1

Public School Bd. 905-890-1010Peel Regional Police 905-453-3311Poison Control Centre 416-813-5900Recreation & Parks 905-615-4100Region of Peel 905-791-7800River Grove CC 905-615-4780Safe City Mississauga 905-615-6272Snow Removal 905-615-7669Streetlights (Enersource) 905-566-2718Streetsville B.I.A. 905-858-5974Streetsville Library 905-615-4785Transhelp 905-791-1015Vic Johnston CC 905-826-3011Waste Management 905-791-9499

COUNCILLOR GEORGE CARLSON, WARD 11 905-896-5011 [email protected] WWW.GEORGECARLSON.CA

Brunch is Served!

To support our hardworking localfood banks, I co-hosted a deliciousStreetsville Santa Brunch with MPBrad Butt on December 7th, at theRoyal Canadian Legion Branch139. MP Butt and I were on ourfeet most of the morning servingup a scrumptious brunch to all of

those who attended. Tickets were$10 at the door and all proceedsand food collected went tothe Streetsville FoodBank Network. I amvery proud to reportthat we collectedabout $4000 atthe event,including a verygenerous dona-tion of $1500from theStreetsvilleLegion. A bigthank you to all of

our volunteers and themembers of theMeadowvaleRotary Club,

who were on hand to help too! Asyou can imagine, during the holi-day season, the need for assis-tance is great, and I know that ourlocal food banks will put all of theproceeds and food collected at theStreetsville Santa Brunch to gooduse helping our community thisholiday season. Thank you to oursponsors and everyone who cameout to support the Streetsville Food

Bank Networkfundraiser.

Meadowvale Village & Levi Creek Trails

Did you know that there are over 11km of fabu-lous trails in the Meadowvale Village and Levi

Creek communities of Ward 11? These trailswere constructed between 2000-2013 and rep-resent an investment of over $5.1 million in ourWard 11 trail system. Here’s a snapshot of thegreat trails you will find in Levi Creek andMeadowvale Village:

The Culham TrailThe Culham Trail is a multi-use trailwhich runs along along the CreditRiver. The Culham Trail currently hasthree sections. The north sectionruns from Old Derry Road to DerryRoad West, through Meadowvale

Conservation Area, and includes an85m boardwalk and 65m bridge.

Total length: 1,859mInvestment: $1,905,000 Levi Creek Trail

The Levi Creek Trail runs from OldCreditview Road/Old Derry Road toDerry Road West, through Park 434

Total length: 280mInvestment: $115,000

Samuelson Circle TrailThe Samuelson Circle Trail is comprised of threesegments:1. Financial Drive across Westbridge Way to

Derry Road West, within the Levi’s Valley,with a trail length of 1,160m

2. Samuelson Park Trail, with a trail length of

497m3. Glamorgan Way to Derry Road West,

through the Meadowvale Conservation Area,with a trail length of 738 m

Total length: 2,395mInvestment: $770,000

Derry Road West TrailThe Derry Road West Trail runs west ofHurontario Street, and is comprised of four seg-ments:1. Ninth Line to Terragar Boulevard, with a trail

length of 993m2. Lake Aquitaine Trail (west of Copenhagen

Drive) to Argentia Road, with a trail length of1,000m

3. Financial Drive to Second Line West: Length2,750 m

4. Second Line West to McLaughlin Road, witha trail length of 1,700m

Total length: 6,443mInvestment: $2,320,000

Mississauga has over 400km of bicycle routesand trails across the the city. For more informa-tion about this great network of routes and trails,please visit www.mississauga.ca/trails.

Zombies Invade Ward 11!

Zombies rode into Ward 11 to celebrate Halloween with a spooky bikeride organized by the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee(MCAC) and my office on October 25, 2014. A very scary group ofzombies, including myself, met up at the Streetsville MemorialCemetery and rode our bikes throughout downtown Streetsville, scar-

ing everyone in town! All of the riders were very pleased with the City’scycling infrastructure and then headed over to the StreetsvilleSpooktacular to meet up with the rest of the ghouls, witches, and gob-lins who were about town that day.

Councillor Carlson explores the north section of the David J. Culham Trail

The Streetsville Legion Branch 139 fght hunger in our community

A very scary MP Brad Butt and Councillor Carlson at the Streetsville Spooktacular

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