Wednesday June 13, 2001 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A7 C o u n c il to o k w r o n g s ta n c e o n p e s tic id e s It is very encouraging to see the num ber of articles appearing in the national media, about the dangers of pesticides. Our local papers have covered the sub ject very adequately as well. Everyone seems to get the message except our federal, provincial and municipal governments. At a recent town meeting, residents were offered the chance to say if they wished to have a ban on cosmetic pesti cides. The majority of people who spoke, eloquently pleaded for council to recog nize the serious health risks, especially to young children. The council was given the most up-todate information on the harm done to children, pets and wildlife. They were Letters to the Editor given copies of a new, dramatic report by the Physicians for the Environment call ing for an immediate ban on cosmetic pesticides. Personal stories of accidental exposure and resulting sickness were presented and generally ignored by coun cil. The result of the meeting was a vote to spray 17 parks in August and September (four of these adjacent to G re e n s p a c e s h o u ld h a ve been saved Re: The lands behind Shell Park are bordered by Lakeshore, Burloak and Rebecca How could we allow this green space to be destroyed? As O akville laps up its share o f progress and econom ic grow th, it has trashed the anim als, birds, reptiles, bugs, native p lan ts, sm all trees, old grow th, footpaths, stream s, earth, field and forests. This vast greenspace locat ed along the southern length o f B urloak R oad, b o rd ered by Lakeshore and Rebecca was shared by both O akville and B urlington residents alike. At the Shell Park baseball field, one could slip inside its fenced borders and easily w alk the old track and the many foot paths. In this solitude, one could reacquaint w ith this earth and rem em ber that they too deserve to be part of it. I had a vision o f jo in t caring and cooperation betw een the C ities of O akville and Burlington and its' people that m ight have protected this land for future w ildlife and generations o f residents. There are no other m agical greenspaces left within our collective reach. Perhaps none other, so invitingly w alkable and so varied o f scene and terrain. Such a jew el in our midst, w e'll not see it again. This greenspace needed preservation but nothing is there protecting it now. As I w rite this, deforestation crew s are well under way, w orking, invisible, from this sp a c e 's great interior. This w onderful g reen sp ace, being destroyed and lost forever... Our last rem aining green spaces ' beg their people to speak in protest, little else protects them . My sole w ish is that we can turn the clock back for this one. schools). Two councillors, Alan Elgar and Jeff Knoll voted in favour of a ban. This month I have seen an increasing use of these poisons, even by two church es, one which holds regular nursery school classes. It is obvious that citizens of Oakville do not have the information they need to make an informed decison, otherwise they would never knowingly endanger their families, pets and neigh bours, nor would they take children near areas that have been sprayed. Children should have information given to them at their school, advising them to stay clear of parks sporting the lawn companies' warning signs. Little children, birds and animals don't read warning signs. The Town of Oakville appears to be avoiding their responsibilities in this matter, and is lagging behind many more progressive communities. I hope they are not remind ed of this by a tragedy. Jan Doholis Q> C o u n c il O A K V I L L E (905) 845-6601 t a n d in g & S C o m m it t e e M e e t in g s NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING APPLICANT - Sam- Sor Enterprises Inc. (Zoning, Official Plan Amendment and Subdivision) File: 24T-00013/0, Z.1428.02 Please be advised that a public meeting will be held to discuss a proposed Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Amendment, as submitted by the above-noted applicant. A public meeting hosted by Town Council will be held at which time the Staff Report and recommendation will be considered. This meeting will take place on July 9, 2001 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Any individuals wishing to attend this meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the proposed applications, describing the land to which the proposed applications apply, and a key map showing the location of the land to which the proposed applications apply can be found below. If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision in respect of the proposed zoning amendment, official plan amendment or subdivision to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written submissions before the proposed zoning amendment or subdivision is approved or the official plan amendment is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. Should Council recommend draft approval of the subdivi sion plan, it will then be forwarded to Edward Salisbury, Director of Planning Services Department, at the address below. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment or subdivision, you must make a written request to Edward Salisbury, Director of Planning Services at the address below. Any other written submissions and or questions may be directed to Leigh Musson at the Town's Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON. L6J 5A6. Tel: 845-6601, Ext. 3371, email address: lmusson@town.oakville.on.ca,. A copy of the Staff Report pertaining to this matter will be available for review in the Clerk's Department as of July 3, 2001,between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Location -- The subject lands are located approximately mid way between Third Line and Bronte Road (Regional Road 25), north of West Oak Trails, south of Dundas Street. The lands are known as Part of Lot 28, Concession 1 SDS. Official Plan -- Figure Q, Land Use, West Oak Trails Community, designates the subject lands as Residential Low Density, Residential Medium Density, Place of Worship, and Neighbourhood Commercial. Zoning -- The land is currently zoned A, Agricultural. Proposal -- The proposal involves an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment and a Subdivision to permit 612 residential units (417 single detached dwellings, 170 townhouses, 25 medium density residential), a commercial block, a portion of an elementary school block, stormwater management block and open space. Please Note: This proposal may be subject to changes or modifications at the public meeting. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 13,h day of June, 2001. John Ghent, Manager, Current Planning Section,Planning Services Department Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment File Z.1411.18 Please be advised that a public meeting will be held to discuss the proposed. Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment applications, as submitted by the above noted applicant. This meeting will be a public meeting hosted by Town Council at which time the Staff Report and recommendation will be considered. This meeting will take place on July 9, 2001, commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Any individuals wishing to attend this meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the proposed applications, describing the land to which the proposed applications apply, and a key map showing the location of the land to which the proposed applications apply can be found below. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the approval authority, in respect of the proposed Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral or written submission at the public meeting before the proposed Zoning Amendment is approved or the Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. STREET I I DUNDAS r-2 4 T ---mruii I If you wish to be notified of the decision regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment you o <m j must make a written request to */ o IM T -M 4 M M 4 1 1/ Edward Salisbury, Director of Planning Services at the address </ * l f/ L M -- j below. Any other written submissions and or questions may be f directed to David Nelson at the Planning Services Department, K Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6. Tel: 845-6601, Ext. 3039, email address: dnelson@town.oakville.on.ca,. A copy of the Staff Report pertaining to this matter will be available for review in the Clerk's Department as of Tuesday, July 3, 2001, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Location - The subject lands are located at the southeast comer of Postridge Drive and Dundas Street East. Legally, the lands are known as Part Lot 11, Concession 1 SDS. Official P la n Figure P, Land Use, Uptown Core, designates the lands at the immediate southeast comer of Dundas and Postridge as Arterial Commercial. Zoning - The site is zoned A, Agricultural and R13(a) Proposal - The Official Plan Amendment, if approved would re-designate a portion of the Arterial commercial lands to Residential High Density to permit an apartment building as a use on a portion of the subject lands. The amendment would also permit a limited amount of commercial floor area within the proposed residential building. The Zoning Amendment would rezone the subject lands from A, Agricultural, to R9, site specific to permit 4 storey condominium residential uses containing 86 units on the southern half of the property. The zoning amendment would also rezone the lands at the immediate comer of Postridge Drive and Dundas Street East from A, Agricul tural to a zone which would permit a service station and would remove an R 13(a) zoning from the proposed street to the east of the proposed service station and 4 storey condominium building. Please Note: This proposal may be subject to changes or modifications at the public meeting on July 9, 2001. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 13th day of June 2001. John Ghent, Manager, Current Planning Section, Planning Services Department Monday, June 18,2001 Council Meeting Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 25,2001 Planning & Development Council Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26,2001 Community Services Committee 7:30 p.m. - Oakville Room Administrative Services Comm. 7:30 p.m. - Bronte Room C o u n c il Tuesday, July 3,2001 Council Meeting Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. it t e e & P hone C omm L in e T ouchtone 8 1 5 -5 9 5 9 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE TENDER FOR: H.V.A.C. SYSTEM UPGRADE AT OAKVILLE CENTRAL LIBRARY, 120 NAVY STREET, OAKVILLE TENDER NUMBER: T-14-2001 SEALED TENDERS on forms provided will be received by the Town Clerk, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 5A6 until 2:00 p.m., lo c a l time, on TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2001 Plans, specifications and tender forms are available from the Town of Oakville Purchasing Department, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6; Telephone 905-338-4197. NOTE #1 The Contractor whose tender is accepted shall be required to post a Perfor mance Bond satisfactory to Town Council, equal to 100% of the contract price, and a Labour and Material Bond equal to 50% of the contract price. Alter nately, the contractor may provide an irrevocable unconditional letter of credit for 100% of the contract price. An Agreement to Bond or Letter of Intent will be required with the tender submission. A certified cheque, Bank/Trust Co. draft, or bid bond for the amount specified in the tender document MUST accompany each tender. NOTE #2 - MANDATORY PRE-BID SITE VISIT Two pre-bid meetings for potential bidders will be held on the following dates and times: TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2001 AT 10:00 A.M. OR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2001 AT 10:00 A.M. FAILURE TO ATTEND AND REGISTER AT ONE OF THE SITE VISITS WILL RENDER ANY BID SUBMISSIONS INFORMAL. IN FORMAL BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD Tenders will be opened publicly at a meeting of the Tender Opening Committee at the Oakville Municipal Building, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario on Tuesday, July 3, 2001, at 2:30 p.m. local time. The Town of Oakville reserves the right to reject any or all tenders and the highest or lowest as the case may be will not necessarily be accepted. R.J. Coumoyer, C.I.M., P.Mgr. Director, Purchasing and Office Services Tender advertising is made available through the following Town of Oakville approved website: http://www.vaxxine.com/opba NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Applicant: Mattamy Development Company 2175 Bronte Road File No: Z.1429.01 Please be advised that a public meeting will be held to discuss a proposed Zoning Amendment as submitted by the above-noted applicant. A public meeting hosted by Town Council will be held at which time the staff report and recommendation will be considered. This meeting will take place on July 9, 2001 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the approval authority, in respect of the proposed Zoning Amendment does not make oral submission at the public meeting, if one is held, or make written submission before the proposed Zoning Amendment is- approved or refused, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal. Any written submission and/or questions may be directed to David Nelson of the Town's Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON. L6J 5A6. Tel: 845-6601, Ext. 3039, email address: dnelson@town.oakville.on.ca. Any individuals wishing to attend this meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. A summary of the subject proposal may be found below. A copy of the Staff Report pertaining to this matter will be available for review in the Clerk's Department as of July 3, 2001, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Location -- The subject lands are located on the east side of Bronte Road north of Upper Middle Road West in proximity to Fourteen Mile Creek. The municipal address is 2175 Bronte Road. Legally, the lands are described as Part Lots 29 and 30, Con I SDS. Official Plan -- Figure Q, Land Use, West Oak Trails Community, designates the subject lands as Residential Low Density (20 units/site hectare) and Residential Low Density 2 (20 to 25 units/site hectare). Zoning -- The land is currently zoned A, Agricultural and R7. Proposal -- The' proposal involves an application to amend the Zoning by-law from A, Agricultural, and R7, Mixed Dwellings, to appropriate residential zones for detached dwellings. This zoning would permit development of a further portion of the draft approved plan of subdivision which had been held in abeyance pending the resolution of land use issues with abutting properties. The draft plan has also been revised to show detached dwellings in the southwest portion of the plan as opposed to the currently approved townhouses. The zoning amendment would remove the R7 zone and replace it with a detached dwelling zone. Please note this proposal may be subject to changes or modifications at the Public Meeting o f July 9, 2001. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 13th day of June 2001. John Ghent, Manager, Current Planning Section, Planning Services Department Linda McHaffie M asterpieces frowned upon in Oakville (Continued from page A6) It is understandable that those in public office will not take a stand on a controversial issue. It is to be expected. It is not their job to give the public an art appreciation education. That should be left up to someone else. However it does not seem that anyone is taking up the torch other than a very few cultural organizations who dare to take up the challenge usually behind closed doors. We have a long way to go in terms o f appreciating art in this country despite the millions of dollars that have been directed towards art programs at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. We need to get it back into the schools where Rodim's Kiss can be explained. W here students can be taught to look at a picture of Venus and not snicker. Where the anatomical draw ings o f Da Vinci and Michaelangelo can be appreciated for their form and depth. Where the human form can be appreciated as a work of art. Now back to the Town Halhdilemma. What if Oakville was given the opportunity to have an exhibition at Town Hall o f some of the worlds most famous art. Say a couple of nudes from Picasso, Renoir, Ruben, the stat ue of David, throw in a few M ichaelangelos and a couple of Lautrecs for good measure. Just think o f what a show like this would do for the community. People would travel from across Canada, the world, to view it. It would become a cultural extravaganza. The millions of dollars that would be poured into the community would be astounding. It would put Oakville on the global map. Given this unprecedented opportu nity, would policies be put aside? Would the human form be more acceptable, more palatable, less offen sive? Would we be less concerned with offending the minority for the good of the majority? What would the answer be? Taking another approach, there are many people who find abstract or installation art offensive. If someone complains about that, would the pow ers that be have it removed? As Canadians, as Oakvillians, we need to bring these issues into the open before the situation arises again. We need to have a healthy debate on what is acceptable and unacceptable, partic ularly when it comes to how we cultur ally view the art that is being created by some very talented Canadians. However, having said this I realize as Canadians it could be a real chal lenge for we would have to ebaref our souls. And some might find that offen sive. Joe Smith, 1225 TRAFALGAR ROAD · OAKVILLE, O N TAR IO · L6J 5A 6