in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, D ec em be r 20 ,2 01 8 | 12 oakville.ca Ahead of that decision, the town wants to hear what residents have to say. Share your opinion In person Attend the Planning and Development Council meeting on January 14 at 7 p.m. Halton Regional Centre , Council Chambers 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville If you want to speak to Council, please register as a delegate by emailing townclerk@oakville.ca or call the Town Clerk at 905-815-6015. By email Can't make the meeting? Email your thoughts to townclerk@oakville.ca Background The Province of Ontario has elected to allow recreational cannabis to be sold on-line through the Ontario Cannabis Store or in privately operated retail stores. The location and operation of these private stores will be under the control of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), which is also responsible for regulating gaming and alcohol sales in the province. This private retail model will launch April 1, 2019. The province is allowing municipalities to make a one-time decision to opt-out of permitting physical cannabis retail stores within their boundaries by January 22, 2019. Municipalities that choose to opt-out can opt back in at any time-- but that decision is final. If the AGCO has not received written notification from a municipality by January 22, 2019, then, by default, private cannabis retail stores will be allowed within that municipality beginning April 1, 2019. Accessibility If you have any accessibility needs, please contact the Town Clerks office at townclerk@oakville.ca or call 905-815-6015 (TTY 905-338-4200) or fill out the accessible online feedback form on oakville.ca. Details For more information, visit oakville.ca Council to vote on recreational cannabis retail stores in Oakville Share your thoughts On January 14, 2019, Council will discuss and vote on whether to opt-in or opt-out of allowing retail cannabis stores in town Make a difference! Join Oakville's Community Energy Plan Task Force The Town of Oakville and Sheridan College have come together to assist in the development of a Community Energy Plan (CEP) for Oakville. The CEP will support Oakville as the most livable town in Canada by working towards achieving world-class energy performance, greenhouse gas reductions, and climate change resiliency. Theproject team is currently looking for twovolunteers from the Oakville community to join the CEP Task Force. The CEP Task Force is a group of community leaders and principal advisors that will help shape the vision, goals, targets and actions of the plan. This is a one-year opportunity to support the finalization and implementation of the CEP. As a Community Task Force member, you will be expected to: • attend six bi-monthly meetings from January to October 2019, occurring at Town Hall during regular business hours • provide strategic, technical and communication advisory services • bring forward community values and priorities • communicate the merits of energy planning to networks and community groups • support and promote engagement activities. Apply before January 7, 2019 This is a volunteer opportunity. Applicants must live or work in Oakville. To applyin Oakville. To applyin Oakville. T , pleaseo apply, pleaseo apply review the qualifications at oakville.ca and send a letter of interest and resume to communityenergy@oakville.ca. Notice of Heritage Designation On December 10, 2018, Oakville Town Council resolvedOn December 10, 2018, Oakville Town Council resolvedOn December 10, 2018, Oakville T to pass By-law 2018-135 to designate the following property under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18, as amended, as a property ofAct, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18, as amended, as a property ofAct cultural heritage value and interest: Pullen House 420 Randall Street, Oakville, Ontario Part of Lots 257 and 258 and part of Reserve I, Plan 113, designated as Parts 3 and 5 on Plan 20R-20776, Oakville Further information regarding this designation is available from the Town of Oakville. Any inquiriesis available from the Town of Oakville. Any inquiriesis available from the T may be directed to Carolyn Van Sligtenhorst, heritage planner at 905-845-6601, ext. 3875 (TTY 905-338-4200), or by email at carolyn.van@oakville.ca. Notice of Heritage Designation On December 10, 2018, Oakville Town Council resolvedOn December 10, 2018, Oakville Town Council resolvedOn December 10, 2018, Oakville T to pass By-law 2018-161 to designate the following property under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18, as amended, as a property ofAct, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18, as amended, as a property ofAct cultural heritage value and interest: Van Sickle Farmhouse and Dairy BuildingVan Sickle Farmhouse and Dairy BuildingV 3451 Tr3451 Tr3451 T emaine Road, Oakville, Ontario Part of Lot 35, Concession 1 Trafalgar NorthPart of Lot 35, Concession 1 Trafalgar NorthPart of Lot 35, Concession 1 T of Dundas Street, as in 590720; Oakville Further information regarding this designation is available from the Town of Oakville. Any inquiriesavailable from the Town of Oakville. Any inquiriesavailable from the T may be directed to Susan Schappert, heritage planner at 905-845-6601, ext. 3870 (TTY 905-338-4200), or by email at susan.schappert@oakville.ca Municipal Accommodation Tax Town Council approved the implementation of aTown Council approved the implementation of aT mandatory four per cent Municipal Accommodation Tax (MATax (MAT T) efax (MAT) efax (MA fective January 1, 2019. In accordance with By-law 2018-137, MAT applies to the purchase ofwith By-law 2018-137, MAT applies to the purchase ofwith By-law 2018-137, MA accommodations for stays less than 30 days. The four per cent feewill used to support growth in the tourism sector and increase tourism's economic impact in Oakville. The tax will be applied to hotels, motels, motor hotels, lodges, inns, resorts, bed and breakfasts, or other lodging including those sold online. For more information, please visit oakville.ca. Know what's happening down the street? Get the latest local news, events, and shopping information when you need it - anytime, anywhere.