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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING (Under Sections 17 of the Planning Act) Proposed Regional Officiai Plan Amendment No. 38 (ROPA 38) "An Amendment to Incorporate the Results of Sustainable Halton and a Comprehensive Review of the Regionai Officiai Plan" Applicant: Halton Region The Council of the Regional Municipality of Halton, through its Planning and Public Works Committee, has scheduled a Statutory Public Meeting on the Halton Regional Official Plan Review. This Statutory Public Meeting will be held to provide the public with an opportunity to make representations to the Planning and Public Works Committee with respect to the proposed amendments to the Halton Regional Official Plan, 2006, as set out in proposed ROPA 38, pursuant to Section 17 of the Planning Act. Date: Time: Location: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 1:30 p.m. Council Chambers, Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Those wishing to address the Planning and Public Works Committee at this December Statutory Public Meeting must register with the Regional Clerk's office at 905-825- 6000, ext. 7200, before 4:30 p.m., on the day before the meeting in order to be listed as a delegation at the meeting. Or, they may register with the Clerk prior to the meeting. Purpose and Effect: Proposed ROPA 38 would incorporate the results of the Sustainable Halton process and a comprehensive review of the current Halton Regional Official Plan. It is also intended to meet the statutory requirements of the five-year review of the Plan under Section 26 of the Planning Act. The implications of the proposed ROPA 38 are region-wide. Following consideration by the Planning and Public Works Committee on December 2, 2009, a recommendation for the adoption of ROPA 38 will be presented to Regional Council on December 16, 2009. For More Information on Proposed ROPA 38: For questions regarding the Statutory Public Meeting or proposed ROPA 38, contact Perry Vagnini, Senior Planner at 905-825-6000, ext. 7987, or toll free at 1-866-442-5866 or by email to Perry.Vagnini@haton.ca. To submit comments, send them in writing to Perry Vagnini, Senior Planner, Legislative & Planning Services, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1. All information may be viewed at the Office of the Regional Clerk between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays, or by contacting Perry Vagnini, or by visiting the website www.halton.ca. Note: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Regional Municipality of Halton before the proposed ROPA 38 is adopted by Regional Council, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding ROPA 38 to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Regional Municipality of Halton before the proposed ROPA 38 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, after ROPA 38 is approved by the Province of Ontario, unless in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed ROPA 38, you must make a written request to the Regional Clerk at Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1. Dated at the Town of Oakville, November 13, 2009 Susan Lathan, Regional Clerk The Regional Municipality of Halton GRAHAM PAINE / CANADIAN CHAMPION THE JOY OF READING: Five-year-oid Damara Marshall finds a quiet place to read one of her favourite books - 'Listen, Said the Donkey: Tales of the First Christmas' by Jean Little - during Sunday's 1 2th annual 1 Love to Read' chldren's book festival. The event was put on by the Milton Public Library and held at Bruce Trail Public School. NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #3 NIAGARA TO GTA CORRIDOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY PHASE 1 The public s invited o'attend the third round of Publ cInformation Centres (PICs) to review and comment on the transportation aiternatives under consideration in the Niagara to GTA (NGTA) corridor. Study team members will be available to answer questions and receive comments. PIC #3 will be held on: Tuesday November 24, 2009 Thursday November 26, 2009 Tuesday December 1, 2009 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Ancaster Fairgrounds Holiday Inn Burlington Upstairs Hall Marritt Hall Halton Hall 383 Momingstar Avenue, Welland 630 Trinity Road, Jerseyville 3063 South Service Road, Burlington Information to be presented at the PICs wil be available on the study website beginning on November 24. 2009. Comments may aiso be submitted via the study website at: www.niagara-gta.com. THE STUDY Phase 1 of the Planning and Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the NGTA Corridor, initiated by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), will support the transportation objectives of the provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe by providing for the efficient movement of people and goods within the cordor. Phase 1 of this study includes the following key steps: • Develop a Study Plan (PIC #1); • Identify transportation problems and opportunities (PIC #2); • Identify and assess transportation alternatives that address the identified problems and opportunities (PIC #3); and • Select preferred transportation alternative(s) and recommend a multi-modal Transportation Development Strategy for future work (PIC #4). Since the last round of Public Information Centres (PICs #2), the following has been completed: • The Draft Area Transportation System Problems and Opportunities Report was made available for public review in July 2009; • Consultation with Municipalities and Advisory Groups regarding the generation of alternatives and the process for assessing alternatives; • Development of Individual Transportation System Alternatives and Draft Discussion Papers for each Transportation Mode; • Development of Combination Transportation Alternatives; and • Assessment of the Individual and Combination Alternatives. THE PROCESS The Niagara ta GTA Corridor Planning and EA study is being undertaken in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (EA Act) and the Niagara to GTA Corridor Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference, which was approved by the Minister of the Environment in June 2006. COMMENTS Comments and information regarding this study will be collected to assist the MTO. This material will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation to meet the requirements of the EA Act. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act. With the exception of personal information (e.g., name and address), ail comments will become part of the public record. For further information, or to be added to the mailing list for this study, please visit the study website or contact: Mr. Roger Ward Mr. Paul Hudspith, P.Eng. MTO Study Team Lead Cansultant Project Manager Ontario Ministry of Transportation URS Canada fc. Provincial and Environmental Planning Office 75 Commerce Valley Drive East 2nd Floor 301, St. Paul Street Markham, Ontaria, LT 7N9 St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7R4 Tel.: 905-882-4401 Tel.: 905-704-2214 Fax: 905-882-4399 Fax: 905-704-2007 Vîsit us on-line at: www.niagara-gta.cam Contact us by e-mail at: prject-Cteam@niagara-gta.com Or via our toll-free number: 75 Ma tLntario - 1 --i