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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, January 21, 2016 | 8 New parking rules shouldn't equal much change at OTMH continued from p.1 Since Halton Healthcare hospitals -- in Oakville, Milton and Georgetown -- charge a daily maximum of $17.50 for parking, they are among those affected. That said, Halton Healthcare Communications and Public Affairs Director Trish Carlton noted the Province's request is pretty close to what its hospitals already have in place. "We have been expecting this report for a number of months and are pleased to see that it closely aligns with our existing practice," she said. "For many years, Halton Healthcare has provided various parking options to assist patients and their families. "In reviewing the announcement, we have determined Halton Healthcare is not only meeting the ministry's new requirement, but in some cases, we are already exceeding it, in terms of cost-savings for patients and frequent visitors," she said. Carlton noted Halton Healthcare has offered daily, weekly and monthly parking rates at its hospitals for more than 15 years. She said new multiparking passes (10, 30, and 100-day passes) have been available since December to patients and their families that are frequent hospital visitors, such as dialysis, mental health, cancer and complex transitional care patients. "We will take time to fully understand the operational logistics and financial impact of these new requirements, but anticipate no immediate changes," said Carlton. "We will also continue to work closely with our Patient and Family Advisory Council to implement the parking logistics and operational requirements as required by the ministry that are currently not addressed in our parking practice, including the new five-day parking pass and further in-andout privileges throughout a 24-hour period," said Carlton. During his press conference in Oakville, Flynn also said that as of Monday (Jan. 18) the Government of Ontario is imposing a three-year freeze on the price of parking at all of the province's hospitals. This includes those operated by Halton Healthcare. Health Healthcare said it uses parking fees collected at its Oakville, Milton and Georgetown hospitals to cover the cost of providing, maintaining and administering the parking facilities, and to support operational costs related to patient care. As a Maid Right owner you have my quality guarantee with every clean. FREE Schedule3 3cleans, cleans, Schedule getthe the4th 4thfree* free* get *Receive the 4th of four cleans at no charge *Receive the 4th of four cleans at no charge up to $150 value. Not valid on prior services. up to $125 value. Not valid on prior services. Not redeemable for cash. Applies to new Not redeemable for cash. Applies to new customers only. customers only. 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The town's professional contractor will prune trees on behalf of Downtown Oakville Hydro to ensure safe clearance around hydro lines Plan and December 5, hazards 2013 to maintain the health of the tree and minimize safety The Oakville Hydro line clearing interactive map lets you search Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts Join us to find outVisit more and share and power outages. the status of tree pruning around hydro lines. oakville.ca to your ideas with us! 7 p.m. RSVP to: 905-845-6601, ext. 7529 or boxoffice@oakville.ca check the status of tree pruning in your area. Trees are pruned to the Electrical Safety Authority's (ESA) industry standard of providing a minimum three-metre (10- More information on tree pruning around hydro lines Tuesday, November 26 at 7 p.m. Houses foot) clearance. In rare instances, trees growing too close to Budget can beOpen found at oakvillehydro.com or by contacting Public delegations Saturday, November 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. hydro lines may require removal when the clearance standard serviceoakville@oakville.ca or 905-845-6601. Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Drive Friday, December 6 at 9:30 a.m. Be informed. Public delegations Wednesday, December 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. Be part of the Budget process. Woodside Library, 1274 Rebecca Street Thursday, December 12 at 1 p.m. cannot be achieved using acceptable pruning In some You're invited to join practices. us as we set the stage for one of the most creative, inclusive and compelling projects. situations, the town mustThe prune privately owned trees if they are an extraordinary opportunity for this community to dream! Downtown Plan brings together growing too close to hydro lines. In cases where hydro lines are located in rear yards, Oakville Hydro an easement through The Town ofhas Oakville is launching two major studies -- The Downtown Cultural Hub and the Downtown the property which allows the arborist to access the tree. Transportation and Streetscape Study. This launch is the start of several months of community engagement. Our expert panel will discuss how the town can build a community that embraces culture Be informed: launch and supports and encourages all of us to make a difference in our town and in each other's lives. con 2014 Budget n Or join us at our Budget Committee meetings Oakville is committed to striking a healthy balance between offering valued services and programs to residents, making strategic investments in community priorities, and keeping the overall tax increase in line with inflation. Please join Councillor Tom Adams, chair of the Budget Committee at this year's Budget Open Houses for an opportunity to learn how your tax dollars are spent. Come out, ask questions and have your say! Woodlands Open House Budget Committee deliberations Monday, December 16 at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2016 All meetings are open to the public and held in Council Council approval of 2014 budget 6 ­ 8 p.m. Chamber at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road Monday, November 18 at 9:30 a.m. All submissions whether in person, writing, email or social media, Distribution of budget book and overview of 2014 budget Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has had a devastating effect on our woodlands. Most, if not all of the town's 43,000 will be considered as part of the Budget Committee deliberations. Monday, November 18 at 7 trees p.m. are now dead or dying. Those wishing to appear before the Budget Committee as a woodland ash 2014 rates and fees presented to Council for approval delegate can register by emailing townclerk@oakville.ca or calling The town is following best forest management practices to remove dead and dying ash trees to reduce the risk 905-815-6015. Thursday, November 21 at 1:30 p.m. to the public and to help our woodlands regrow. Commission budget presentations Can't make the Budget Committee meetings in person? Friday, November 22 at 9:30 Woodlands anda.m. trails, or portions of them, will be temporarily closed as tree removals take your place.comments to Watch them live on towntv.ca or email Commission budget presentations (as required) budget@oakville.ca. Visit www.oakville.ca for details. Join us at the community open house and talk to the experts. Discover how EAB has affected your woodland and learn about its future restoration. For more information and a map of woodland properties in this year's program, visit the Trees and Woodlands page at oakville.ca. For further information or accessibility needs email serviceoakville@oakville.ca or call 905-845-6601.