OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, August 21, 2009 · 20 The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS AND OPEN HOUSES PROPOSED REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 38 "AN AMENDMENT TO INCORPORATE THE RESULTS OF SUSTAINABLE HALTON AND A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN" APPLICANT: HALTON REGION The Council of the Regional Municipality of Halton, through its Planning and Public Works Committee, is holding two Special Meetings for the public on the Halton recommendation for the adoption of ROPA 38 will be presented to Regional Council on For More Information: Contact Perry Vagnini, Senior Planner at 905-8256000, ext. 7987, or toll free at 1-866-442-5866 or by e-mail to Perry.Vagnini@ halton.ca for information on meetings and proposed ROPA 38. All information may be Plan. Members of the public are invited to come to this public meeting to express their views on these proposed revisions and any other revisions that may be required Date: Wednesday September 30, 2009 weekdays, or by contacting Perry Vagnini, or by visiting the website www.halton.ca. Those wishing to address the Planning and Public Works Committee at these public in the agenda. Or, they may register with the Clerk prior to the public meeting. Note: Amendment, you must make a written request to the Regional Clerk at Halton Region, If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of The Regional Municipality of Halton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make submissions at a public meeting or make plan amendment is adopted, 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. Sue Lathan, Regional Clerk The Regional Municipality of Halton Location: Halton Room, Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville To provide the public with information and materials on this Proposed Amendment No. 38, the following open houses or public information centres are being held, pursuant to Section 17 of the Planning Act. Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009 Hills Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Cycling in Halton will permit Regional Council to deliberate the adoption of this Amendment on A second public meeting will be held to provide the public with an opportunity to make representations with respect to the proposed amendments to the Halton Region Planning Act. Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 As the summer weather is upon us, I encourage you to consider cycling as an alternative to driving. It's a great way to enjoy the outdoors while helping protect the environment. Halton Region's Cycling in Halton map features various cycling facilities and trails across our community and is a great tool for exploring our region. The Cycling in Halton Map is designed to educate, encourage, facilitate and promote Gary Carr increased cycling by highlighting Regional on-road and off-road cycling facilities and Regional Chair trails across Halton. It also provides safety and trail etiquette guidelines for cyclists who are just starting out or brushing up on this leisure activity. To receive a copy of Halton's cycling map, or for more information about cycling in Halton, please visit www.halton.ca. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 9 Offices closed for Labour Day 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cte 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cte 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Cte Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca Location: Halton Room, Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Purpose and Effect: The proposed Amendment 38 would incorporate the results of the Sustainable Halton process and a comprehensive review of the current Halton 210809