Peel - To meet the growing demand for crime data, Peel Regional Police has developed an external internet crime mapping application that will provide residents of Brampton and Mississauga with a graphic and interactive tool that provides a snap shot of crime in their neighbourhoods. The application was developed with input from various stakeholders including Safe City Mississauga, Brampton Safe City, Neighborhood Watch, PRP Crime Prevention Services, PRP Corporate Communications, and the PRP Information and Privacy Unit.
Similar applications have been developed and deployed by other law enforcement agencies across Canada including York Regional Police Service, Ottawa Police Service, Calgary Police Service and Edmonton Police Service.
Users of the application will be able to interactively map incidents based on several crime types for the last 30 days using a standard web browser. The map data is refreshed on a daily basis. The map will not display personal and/or specific address information of crime and strikes a balance between victims' privacy and the public's right to know about incidents affecting their communities.
The types of crimes that are searchable in the program are limited to the following:
HOMICIDE: Criminal Act Causing Death ROBBERY: Theft with Weapons of Violence MUGGINGS: Assault on Person with Intent to Rob BREAK AND ENTER: Residential and Commercial Burglaries AUTO THEFT: Theft of Automobiles, Trucks and Motorcycles THEFT FROM VEHICLE: Property Stolen From Motor Vehicles MISCHIEF: Damage to Property over $5,000
MISSISSAUGA, March 7, 2012 - Mississauga's ninth accessibility plan outlines how the City will continue to improve services for people with disabilities from 2012 to 2017. The plan, which focuses on implementing a range of new provincial accessibility standards, was approved today by City Council.
"The City has been making great strides in improving accessibility over the past several years. Continuing this progress and meeting the new Ontario standards will be our focus for the next five years," said Diana Simpson, City accessibility coordinator. "Our goal has always been to continue to improve accessibility across the City."
The new accessibility plan was developed with the Accessibility Staff Working Group made up of staff from all departments, in consultation with the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC). The AAC includes representatives from the disability community and stakeholder community groups, and two members of Council: Katie Mahoney, councillor Ward 8 and Pat Saito, councillor Ward 9.
The new standards, included in a new regulation made last year under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, include improvements to transportation, employment, information and communication activities as well as services the City delivers. It also requires updates to City policies to support the City's commitment to accessibility.
Background
On June 13, 2005 the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) was enacted. The AODA requires the development of accessibility standards with the goal of leading to an accessible Ontario by 2025.
Please visit www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/accessibility for copies of the City's new accessibility plan. For more information please contact Diana Simpson at 905-615-3608, TTY 905-616-3411 or
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MISSISSAUGA - On Wednesday, March 7, Mississauga City Council adopted an interim protocol for Telecommunication Tower/Antenna Facilities to improve public consultation regarding modification or installation of the towers.
"Telecommunications towers are regulated by federal legislation under the Radio Communication Act and administered by Industry Canada," said Ed Sajecki, Commissioner of Planning and Building. "Provincial legislation such as the Planning Act and zoning bylaws do not apply. The City does not have the authority to stop the construction of a tower or make the final determination on its location. Industry Canada has the final decision on whether a tower can be constructed. The interim protocol is to improve notification and consultation in the process."
Sajecki explained the interim protocol replaces the previous protocol which consists of Industry Canada's default public consultation process. Industry Canada's default public consultation process does not have a requirement for a notice sign or public open house. Also, the public notice circulation area is limited to the radius of three times tower and does not specify the delivery method. The interim protocol improves public notification and consultation and provides a clear and concise outline of the City's role in the consultation process. The report listing the protocol will be circulated to Mississauga wireless service providers, local Members of Parliament and community groups.
The City of Mississauga Telecommunication Tower/Antenna Facilities Protocol includes:
location and design guidelines for towers
preliminary consultation
telecommunication tower request form
increased notification area for circulation
delivery method of notice
public notification requirements such as signage, newspaper, public open houses, where applicable
concluding consultation where applicable
The City of Mississauga will also request the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to work with municipalities across the province and wireless service providers to request that Hydro One reconsider its moratorium on the location of telecommunication antennae on existing hydro infrastructure and change its practice. The City will also request that Industry Canada require applicants to consult with the land use authority and the public for new telecommunication towers with a height of less than 15 metres (49.2 feet.)
Council requested staff to report back to Planning and Development Committee by December 31,2012.
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.
