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0 --- AHaltonGION 0 _35YîAR5 OF SERVICE Si- ,à V- 1 WÎÀ 2 « Planning for Sustainability: 01- ii Enhancing Our Quality of Lîfe by Regional Chair Gary Carr Sustainability and sustainable development are top-of-mind terms and issues for people these days. They wonder when government, corporations and individuals will move forward to build a sustainable future in their community. '[hroughi its Regiotîsi Official Plan Anmendinent 38 (ROPA 38), Halton Region has chosen a sustainable future that will continue to enhance people's quality of life. It focuses on planned growth and building sustainabie, healthy communities that will improve your ability to live, work, play and retire in Halton. Once approvedi by Regional Council, if will define Halfon's new urban areas to 2031, identify an enhanced Natural Heritage System and impiove support for agriculture. This month, Halton Region will be taking ROPA 38 f0 public consultation. A Little Histoiry... bn 2005, the province approved legisiation and policies about growth in the GTA. The main documents coming ouf of this work were the Places to Grow Plan, the Greenbelt Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement. Soon after, the planning staff at Halton Region, in cooperation with the Local Municipalities of Burlington, Halton Hilîs, Milton and Oakville, Conservationi Authorities, and the Niagara Escarpmenf Commission, began the process of researching and creafing Halton's response to these specific provincial requirements. The Region called this process Sustainable Halton. Sustainable Halton is 00W in ifs final phase - where aIl of the research, ideas and recommendations are integrated into Halton's Regional Officiai Plan. Getting t Right If's a btt of a balancing act to make sense of ail of this research, t he provincial requirements, and expressed public and private opinions. Halton Region has f0 conform to the provincial growth requirements, ensure that the appropriate financial commit ments are made and enhance the quality of life that everyone enjoys in Halton today. To make sure tîtat happetis, Regional Council and the Region's planning staff need your assistance and input. They would like f0 hear what you think about the proposals outlined in ROPA 38. Between n0W and December 2, 2009, you have five opportunities f0 have your voice heard in person. Come f0 one of Haiton's public consultation sessions this mont h, or join the Planning and Public Works Committee Statutory Public Meeting on December ROPA 38 Public Meetings WedWay, Oct*. 14,2MW 6 f0 9 p.m. (Presentation at 7 p.m.) Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Chils Dive Milton Thursd>Octobe 15, 2009 6 to 9 p.m. {?resentatlon at 7lptn.) The H1all, MddaMas1ets Spoirtspte, 221 Guelph Street J4wy 0), Halton WtIs. Tu"y.Octbe 20, 2M0 6-to 9 p.m. <Presentation at 7 ;t4» St Bernadette Scbool, 1201 I'ertag Wy, Oakvlle 6 o 9 pm. (Pfesetetion at 7 pmn.) St. J6ohn fIto653 Bant Street, BMto- 2nd (tee sidebar). If you can't make any of those dates, send your thoughts in writing before November 12, 2009. This faîl when you're sitting in your backyard, hiking through one of Halton's many natur?]l areas, or visiting one of the local farmers' markets, think what future you want for this community. Liely, it's one where the air is dlean, the forests are green and food is locally produced. Then, help determine how best f0 get there. Come to a public meeting, jump into the discussion at a public open house, or write a letter or email and give us your thoughts. Help make Halton's future a truly sustainable one. To Iearn more about ROPA 38, or f0 understand lialton Region's Officiai Plan Amendment process, go f0 www.halton.ca or email Perry.Vagnini@Halfon.ca or call: 905-825-6000, ext. 7987 or 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866). Veve or e erfehc.C natAcs lilo .t acshl(.1 'hioiç Dial311 r 90-825600 * lfe -86-4256 ai :. Y 90-2-83-ww .iioi The~~ ~ ~ ReinlM ncplt fHlo 1 1 neR. Oavle ** tai . 6 3- Publfic Consultatîi Explained Using ROPA 38 as an example, here's a quick summary of how public consultation generaily works in Halton Region. Every consultation process is unique and can differ on points such asnotification periods and number of public meetings. What's In It For You? Public consultation is the key f0 baianced, thoughtfui and relevant public poiicy. Ofherwise, governments wouidn'f know if their policies maftered, if they made sense and if they had the right priorities. How Does It Happen? Public consultation on ROPA 38 in Haiton Region foliows four main steps 1. Notice - Teiiing you in advance through newspaper advertising when Haiton's representatives would like f0 meet with you. 2. Reports - Releasing reports to you before public consultation so that you can understand what's proposed. 3. Meetings - Providing face-to-face meetings where you can talk with Council Members and planning commitfee, and policy staff. In generai, public consultation is structured f0 aiiow for informai talk time, formai presentations, Q&A time and wrap up conversations wifh regionai staff. 4. Resuits - Reporting the resuits of public consultation fo you. Regionai staff write a report f0 Regional Council that shows the feedback received and makes recommendations for regionai polîcy. Who Cornes? Everyone from across the community. Residents, business owners, community groups, developers, media, Council members, Regionai staff and expert advisors. Want to Learn More? Find Haiton's 16 public consultation principies at www.halton.calabout/public consultation.htm Meetings at Halton Region Headquarfers Oct 7, 9:30 arn. Regional Council Meeting Oct. 12 Offices closed for Thanksgining Oct. 20, 9:30 arn. Health & Social Sernices Cte Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cte Oct. 21, 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Cte Oct 28, 9:30 arn. Regional Councîl Meeting Meetings cao be viewed at www.halton.ca This page has been donated by titis newtpaper go communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers.