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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, S ep te m be r 6, 20 18 | 12 oakville.ca Skate and helmet rentals Available at Joshua's Creek Arenas $3 - Helmet | $6 - Skates | $7 - Combo (skates and helmet) Identification required to rent skates and/or helmets. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver's license, passport, birth certificate or citizenship. Quantities are limited, and will be rented on a first-come, first-served basis. Skate and helmet rentals are also available at River Oaks Community Centre and Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. Open House: Final Streetscape Elements The Town of Oakville, through its transportation master planning process, identified the need to rebuild and widen Kerr Street between Speers Road and north of the QEW, including building an underpass at the Lakeshore West GO line. This project required the selection of streetscape elements such as light poles, benches, railings, pavers, and landscaping on Kerr Street -- from the rail crossing south to Speers Road. After extensive public consultation, both in-person and online, we have a suite of preferred streetscape elements to show you. Drop in! Thursday, September 13, 6:30-8 p.m. 263 Kerr Street (formerly the Oakville Senior Citizens' Recreation Centre building) Drop by anytime. There will be no formal presentation. The streetscape elements will be displayed on information boards and town staff will be on hand to answer any questions. We heard you This meeting is a follow up to the open house held on June 26 and the online streetscape design survey that has been open since June 27. Accessibility needs? If you plan to attend the open house and have accessibility needs, please contact Philip Wiersma by September 7 at 905-845-6601, ext. 3795 (TTY: 905-338-4200), email philip.wiersma@oakville.ca. More information Go to oakville.ca and search Kerr Street Underpass Project. Kerr Street Underpass Project Drop in! September 13 Comprehensive Taxi By-law Review Community Services Committee Meeting (CSC) Monday, September 17, 2018 at 7 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road Palermo and Bronte Rooms The Town of Oakville is changing its Licensing By-law 2015-075 with respect to taxicab regulations. On June 26 Town Council passed the interim taxicab by-law which addressed issues and included updates to ensure it continued to meet the needs of the community. Town Council directed staff to complete a more comprehensive review of the taxicab by-law and to report back with recommended changes. Public consultation was held as part of the town's Taxicab By- law Review and the recommended changes are going to CSC on September 17. The decision of the CSC will be forwarded to Council on September 24 at 7 p.m. Recommended changes include: • Eliminating annual mandatory taxicab inspections • Eliminating the taxicab tariff • Increasing the model year restriction to 10 years • Reintroduction of an issuance model for taxicabs • Introduction of an issuance model for accessible taxicabs • Changing the renewal date to July 31 • Reducing fees Background Licensing By-law 2015-075 allows the town to license and regulate various businesses in Oakville. Learn more Join us to learn more. Both meetings are open to the public. Accessibility If you have any accessibility needs, please contact John Mattocks at john.mattocks@oakville.ca or 905-845-6601, ext. 3890 (TTY 905-338-4200) by September 13. Details For more information, visit oakville.ca or contact ServiceOakville at service@oakville.ca or 905-845-6601. Coming soon! New tow truck licensing by-law Learn more and have your say: Special Council Meeting TuesdayTuesdayT , September 11 at 7 p.m.uesday, September 11 at 7 p.m.uesday Town Hall, South AtriumTown Hall, South AtriumT 1225 Trafalgar Road1225 Trafalgar Road1225 T The Town of Oakville is implementing a tow truckThe Town of Oakville is implementing a tow truckThe T licensing by-law this year that will regulate towing prices and ensure that only licensed tow truck companies, drivers and vehicle storage yards operate in Oakville. If you are a tow truck driver or owner or operate a vehicle storage yard, you will be required to obtain a licence in 2018 and renew it annually to operate in Oakville. A draft by-law is being presented to Council at the meeting on September 11. Why tow truck licensing? Tow truck companies provide an essential serviceTow truck companies provide an essential serviceT in our community. Licensing will help ensure that residents have safe, consistent and reliable options after a collision or breakdown or when their vehicle is towed from private property. Have your say If you wish to speak at the Council meeting, you must register as a delegate with the Clerk's department by noon the day of the meeting at 905-815-6015 or by email townclerk@oakville.ca. Accessibility If you have any accessibility needs, please contact Margaret Boswell at margaret.boswell@oakville. ca or 905-845-6601, ext. 3350 (TTY 905-338-4200) by September 7. Questions? For more information, visit oakville.ca or contact ServiceOakville at service@oakville.ca or 905-845-6601. Know what's happening down the street? Get the latest local news, events, and shopping information when you need it - anytime, anywhere.