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3 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,A ugust 6,2020 theifp.ca NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION Purpose and Effect of Application The purpose of the application is to amend the Maps of the Halton Regional Official Plan in the manner described below to re-designate or designate 78.3 hectares of land legally described as Part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 2 and Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 2 NDS (former geographic Township of Nelson), City of Burlington, Region of Halton to permit the extraction of mineral aggregates: • Map 1: Re-designate from "Agricultural Area", "Regional Natural Heritage System" to "Mineral Resource Extraction Area"; • Map 1A: Re-designate from "Escarpment Rural Area" to "Escarpment Mineral Resource Extraction Area"; • Map 1D: Identify the subject lands as "Mineral Resource Extraction Area"; • Map 1E: Re-designate from "Prime Agricultural Area" or otherwise to "Mineral Resource Extraction Area"; • Map 1F: Identify the subject lands to "Mineral Resource Extraction Area"; and • Map 1G: Re-designate from "Prime Agricultural Areas in the Natural Heritage System" and "Key Features" to "Mineral Resource Extraction Area". The effect of this application is to permit the expansion of the existing quarry. Proposed Amendment to the Halton Region Official Plan Applicant: Nelson Aggregates Co. File No: RQ61A In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, as amended, a complete application has been receivedt ed eivection has been re applicaomplet, a c, as amendedt by Halton Region to amend the Regional Official Plan (see Key Map to the right). Additional Information A separate notice will be published confirming the date, time, and location of the Public Meeting. The proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment will be available for public inspection by appointment by contacting Planning Services, Community Planning Division at (905) 825-6000 ext. 3035. Alternatively, to learn more about this application and access documents related to this proposal, please visit halton.ca. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the Regional Official Plan, you must make a written request to the Regional Clerk, Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 3L1. Please refer to the above noted file number in all correspondence. The Right to File an Appeal If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Regional Municipality of Halton before the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment is adopted: i The person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Halton to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. ii The person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. For further information or to submit comments, please quote the above noted file number and contact: Halton Region, Planning Services, Community Planning Division at (905) 825-6000 ext. 3035 or call 311. The Halton community has done an incredible job working together to flatten the COVID-19 curve. The good results we are seeing has moved us into Stage 3, reopening more businesses and public spaces, and increasing limits on social gatherings. To reopen as safely as possible and ensure we keep moving forward, it is now mandatory for individuals five years of age and up to wear a face covering or non-medical mask in certain indoor public places, with some exemptions. Just like we have done throughout this pandemic with washing hands, physical distancing and staying home when sick, I know that our community will continue be supportive and protect one another. To learn more, visit halton.ca/COVID19 or call 311. Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Meetings at Halton Region Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. Gary Carr Regional Chair Reopening Halton Region safely KeyMap A Special Investigation Unit (SIU) investigation into an injury sustained during an incident at a Georgetown residence will not result in criminal charges for the officers involved. On Jan. 22, Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officers were dispatched to a residence regarding a report of a 46-year- old man in mental distress with firearms in the home. The man sustained a fractured kneecap during the arrest poten- tially related to bullets fired from an Anti Riot Weapon ENfield (ARWEN). As a result of the investiga- tion, Joseph Martino, director of the SIU, determined no officers involved in the arrest had com- mitted a criminal offence in rela- tion to the injury. "I am unable to find that the force used against the complain- ant was excessive," wrote Marti- no in his decision. The complainant, one civilian, and six witness officers were in- terviewed by the SIU. The subject officer, the officer who fired the weapon, declined to be interviewed and did not sub- mit notes. The SIU investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or alle- gations of sexual assault. NEWS An Anti Riot Weapon ENfield (ARWEN) was used during an altercation with a Georgetown man in January. The SIU deemed the use of force reasonable during the incident. SIU photo SIU INVESTIGATION RULES OFFICERS' FORCE WAS JUSTIFIED BRYAN MYERS bmyers@metroland.com PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER