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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday June 11, 2008 - 9 Cocktail party at Paradiso will serve up a Taste of Justice There will be a Taste of Justice Cocktail Party at Paradiso restaurant on Thursday, June 12. From 6-9 p.m., as part of a Canada-wide effort, Paradiso Restaurant at 125 Lakeshore Rd. E., will host a Cocktail Party with most of the proceeds going specifically to the Amnesty International campaign to eliminate violence against women. Admission is $25 cash at the door and each participant will get a wide range of finger foods and two beverage tickets. Wine or beer can be obtained for one ticket while non-alcoholic beverages will require only half a ticket. For information, contact Elka Enola at ere@sympatico.ca or 905-257-7075. Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT The Town of Oakville is commencing a study to develop an Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) that will identify links and extensions of existing bikeways, sidewalks and trails, as well as create new walking and cycling connections throughout the town. The new ATMP will also help to identify priorities for network implementation projects, determine appropriate levels of funding for operations and maintenance, review the current standards, by-laws, and programs for cycling and walking, and introduce a program for public outreach (promotion & education). This Master Plan study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act. We Want To Hear From You Effective public consultation is a key component to the development of a meaningful Active Transportation Master Plan. The Town will be consulting with various stakeholders through a Technical Agencies Committee and a Special Interest Focus Group, and also wants to hear from the general public. There are several ways that you can provide input to this study: Complete online Survey. An Internet-based questionnaire has been developed to gather input from Oakville residents and can be accessed at www.oakville.ca/activea2b.htm. Attend Public Information Centre (PIC) meetings at key stages of the study. More information about the study will be available at these PICs, which will provide a forum for members of the public to provide input and ask questions. It is anticipated that the first PIC will be held in October 2008. The specific date, time and location of the PIC will be posted on the Town's web site and in local newspapers. help us develop a progressive and comprehensive Active Transportation Master Plan. For additional information and updates visit: www.oakville.ca/activea2b.htm. Should you have any questions or comments, or if you would like to be added to the study mailing list to receive future notices, please contact: Chris Clapham, Project Coordinator, Sustainable Transportation Program Coordinator, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 5A6. Phone: 905-845-6601 ext. 3306, Fax: 905-338-4159, cclapham@oakville.ca Dave McLaughlin, MCIP, RPP, Senior Project Manager, Transportation Planning, MMM Group Ltd, 80 Commerce Valley Drive East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 7N4. Phone: 905-882-4211 ext. 520, Fax: 905-882-7277, mclaughlind@mmm.com Write, call or email the project representatives listed below with your comments, questions and ideas. Your input will July 9, 2008. Subject to comments received, the updated Storm Sewer Use By-law will be presented to Town Council for final approval. Electronic copies of the staff report and proposed by-law are available on-line at www.oakville.ca or in hard copy at the following locations: Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road Clerk's Department, 905-845-6601 or Engineering and Construction Department, 905-845-6601, ext. 3302 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Comments and/or inquiries related to this by-law amendment must be directed to: Kristina Laretei, P. Eng., Water Resource Engineer, Engineering and Construction Department Town of Oakville 1225 Trafalgar Road, P.O. BOX 310 Oakville, ON, L6J 5A6 Tel: 905-845-6601 Ext: 3889 Fax: 905-338-4159 klaretei@oakville.ca This notice first issued on Wednesday June 4, 2008. NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE STORM SEWER USE BY-LAW The Storm Sewer Use By-law (1962-70) regulates discharges to the public storm sewer system under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Town of Oakville. The existing by-law has been amended several times in past years; however, no amendments have been made since 1978. Several improvements to the by-law are in order and the Town intends to replace it with a new up-to-date version (By-law 2008-041). The staff report containing the proposed Storm Sewer Central Operations Facility, 1140 South Service Road West By-law amendment will be available for review commencing Roads and Works Department, 905-845-6601, ext. 4392 June 9, 2008 for a 30 day review period which will expire on Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE North Oakville West Secondary Plan Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Municipal Class EA (Roads) North Oakville, Town Initiated File No.: 42.12I.10 June 23, 2008 - 7p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Council Chambers Members of the public are invited to attend and provide input on the preferred land use plan including the transportation system at this public meeting hosted by Planning and Development Council. The Town of Oakville is preparing a Secondary Plan for the area bound by Dundas Street West, Tremaine Road, Highway 407 and generally Sixteen Mile Creek. Previously, the Town requested input into draft versions of the Secondary Plan and the issues and opportunities that should be addressed. Options for land use and transportation were presented in public meetings. A preferred land use plan including the transportation system was selected as best meeting the future needs of the community. Following this meeting, Town staff will prepare a report for Council to adopt the Official Plan Amendment /Secondary Plan including the transportation system with any modifications that may arise from the discussions at this meeting. The Transportation component of the North Oakville West Secondary Plan includes "Arterial" and "Collector" Roads as defined in the Municipal Engineers Association's Class Environmental Assessment for Water, Wastewater and Roads (the Municipal Class EA"). These roads would be subject to the approval process specified in either Schedule B or Schedule C of the Municipal Class EA with the Municipality as proponent. Pursuant to Section A.2.9 of the Municipal Class EA, the process for the approval of the North Oakville West Secondary Plan under the Planning Act is being integrated with Phase I and Phase II of process under the Municipal Class EA for the Minor Arterial Road (Third Line) and the Avenues/collector roads within the plan. Any appeals with respect to the environmental impacts related to the need and justification for the specified roads are to the Ontario Municipal Board under the Planning Act. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Oakville before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted: the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town of Oakville Council to the Ontario Municipal Board; and the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Individuals are requested to submit a written outline of any oral submissions made at the public meeting to the Town Clerk. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the official plan, you must make a written request to the Town Clerk at the Town of Oakville, Clerk's Department, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6. The public may view planning documents and background material at the Planning Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on the Town's website at www.oakville.ca as of June 16, 2008. Questions or written submissions may be directed to Robert H. Thun, Senior Planner, Planning Services Department at 905-845-6601, extension 3029 or rthun@oakville.ca. The personal information accompanying your submission is being collected under the authority of the Planning Act and may form part of the public record which may be released to the public. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Records and Freedom of Information Officer at 905-815-6053. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 11th day of June, 2008.