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VOLUME ONE • ISSUE 3 WARD 6

ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR WARD COUNCILLORS

Working together for a stronger community

Ward 6 - 2 - WINTEr 2017

Regional and Town Councillor - Ward 6

TOM ADAMST: 905.849.7915E: [email protected]

Dear Residents,

Welcome to the third edition of the Ward 6 Oakville newsletter. We trust you will find it interesting. Council is continuing its work towards its Livable Oakville vision. We are working to protect and expand on what makes Oakville stand out by controlling growth to what fits, maintaining high-quality infrastructure and services, keeping our finances healthy, and preserving greenspace.

Controlling growth and planning complete communitiesThe Ontario government introduced changes to land-use plans which require GTA municipalities to plan for increased growth in residential and employment lands. Halton Region and the Town of Oakville are undertaking reviews of their official plans to manage growth to the year 2041.

We will continue to focus on managing growth to what fits economically and environmentally, as well as building complete communities with the infrastructure and greenspace necessary to meet Oakville’s high standards of livability. Oakville’s plan directs growth to several nodes and corridors to protect existing stable neighbourhoods from unexpected development applications.

Protecting natureCouncil is continuing to focus on preserving greenspace, growing our green canopy and protecting Oakville’s natural landscape. This term we are managing the effects of the emerald ash borer, planting more trees and working to bring new natural lands into public ownership. We

continue to actively protect our local creeks and natural lands.

Building and renewing infrastructureCouncil will continue to focus on building and maintaining infrastructure that improves the livability of our communities on a day-to-day basis. Over the last decade, we have resurfaced a significant number of the roads in the Falgarwood and Iroquois Ridge neighbourhoods. We are continuing to increase the funding for road resurfacing projects to make sure Oakville’s roads are smooth, safe and less expensive to maintain in the future. Council has also voted to streamline measures to control the speed of traffic in high-pedestrian areas, so be on the lookout for new speed limits and pedestrian features in your neighbourhood.

Keeping our finances healthyCouncil remains committed to its goal of keeping tax increases at or below inflation. The approved increase for 2018 was 1.75%. We continue to expect inflationary increases into the future.

It’s important to us that we be accessible to our constituents. If you have any questions or concerns with anything at the town, we’re only a call or a click away.

In the meantime, we wish you all the best this winter!

Best regards,

Tom and Natalia

Town Councillor - Ward 6

DR. NATALIA LISHCHYNAT: 905.815.6010E: [email protected]


Overall property tax increase of 1.75 per cent approvedCouncil unanimously passed the 2018 budget in December with an overall property tax increase of 1.75 per cent including the town, regional and expected education components.

Recent Toronto Consumer Price Index values for 2017 showed average annual inflation increases of 2.1 per cent. Oakville’s approved overall property tax increase for 2018 is the lowest for the fourth year running when compared to neighbouring municipalities such as Burlington, Milton and Mississauga. The approved budget also positions Oakville to keep overall property tax increases in line with inflation out to 2020.

Highlights of the approved 2018 capital budget include projects related to transportation, traffic safety measures, infrastructure renewal and other growth-related facilities. Some key projects for 2018 include the completion of the Trafalgar Park Revitalization Project, start of construction on the South East Community Centre, and the town’s Road Resurfacing and Preservation Program which is the largest in Oakville’s history. New capital funding now also exists for the installation of flashing 40 km/h signage in school zones, for pedestrian safety initiatives and for the Gypsy Moth Spraying Program.

Public consultation throughout the budget process supported Council’s approval with the addition of a

bocce ball court for Glenashton Park, additional funds to support the Oakville Arts Council grant program, funding for the Backyard Tree Planting Program in partnership with Oakvillegreen, and additional traffic safety initiatives.

The approved budgets over the last decade have resulted in tax increases that are lower, more predictable and trending down compared with the previous 10-year period between 1999 and 2008. Thank you to our residents, community leaders, partners and agencies who shared valuable input with Council. Council is pleased with the strong alignment between the budget and community priorities.

Older Adults Centre & Sheridan Centre for Elder ResearchConsidering that for the first time in Canadian history, there are now more adults 65+ than children under 14, it’s important to enhance the quality of life of older adults.

If you enjoy a game of euchre or bridge, playing table tennis or attending a lecture series, then consider becoming a member of the Older Adults Centre at the Iroqouis Ridge Community Centre (IRCC) and take advantage of these drop-in programs. Membership is $38 annually for those 50-79 years old, $19 for those 80-89 years of age and free for those 90 years and older. Your membership will also provide you access to drop-in and registration required programs at other Older Adult Centres in the Town of Oakville including Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre, Queen Elizabeth Park and River Oaks.

IRCC Older Adults Centre also has fantastic seniors programming available by registration such as Gentle Osteo Fit ($65.54 for 10 classes), Line Dancing ($52.43 for 8 classes), and Square Dancing ($72.09 for 11 classes). These classes are great for heart and bone

health as well as being a great social time for residents. Stop in at IRCC, pick up your membership and get involved through the Older Adults Centre.

Oakville is fortunate to have the Sheridan Centre for Elder Research at the Trafalgar Campus. This facility conducts innovative “Lab to Life” research that brings advances in technology that benefits the older adult. If you are interested in information about upcoming research projects and educational outreach events, please email: [email protected] or call 905-845-9439 x2977.

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Over 1,200 residents came out to enjoy this free family event in our ward last year. It was so successful that a group of Ward 6 residents is now fundraising and making plans for the 3rd Annual Northeast Oakville Fair! This fair will be held on Sunday, May 27, 2018 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) at Glenashton Park next to the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre. The Northeast Oakville Fair will have something for everyone, from the little ones, to the young at heart. If you would like to assist, please let us know. We encourage you to check out the fair website at https://www.northeastoakvillefair.com/ as the scheduled date approaches. Hope to see you there!

Mark Your Calendars for the 3rd Annual Northeast Oakville Fair!

While many neighbours helpfully pick up litter along the trails and in our parks throughout the year, Saturday, April 21st will be the 27th Annual Earth Week Clean Up across town. Join a group at a local park or trail for the morning between 9:00 am and 11:00 am to help clean up the neighbourhood while making some new friends. Details at www.oakvillepeacecentre.org

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Department of Engineering & Construction1225 Trafalgar RoadOakville, Ontario L6J 5A6Tel. 905-845-6601www.oakville.ca

ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAM

SUBJECT TO FINAL CONTRACT PRICING FEBRUARY 5, 2018

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2018 Roads Resurfacing & Preservation Program - Ward 6


Town Council approved a number of measures, including official plan and zoning amendments, a Cultural Heritage Landscape Conservation Plan by-law, and a Cultural Heritage Landscape Conservation Plan for the Glen Abbey property.

Town staff also tabled proposed amendments to existing town site alteration, private tree protection and property standards by-laws with respect to cultural heritage landscapes and protected heritage properties.

These measures have helped further the town’s implementation of the planning and cultural heritage studies that were undertaken while the town’s interim control by-law restricted Glen Abbey to its existing uses. ClubLink has filed a court application to challenge these measures.

The town was also required to respond to Clublink’s request under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act to remove the golf course in its entirety. This application is the subject of litigation between the town and ClubLink as to whether ClubLink has the authority under section 34 to make the application. A court hearing to determine the dispute will take place in July 2018.

In the meantime, by court order, the town agreed to render a decision on ClubLink’s section 34 application. This decision went before Planning and Development Council on February 12, 2018 and Council refused the application. ClubLink has 30 days to appeal this decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.

The town’s ongoing efforts to deal with ClubLink’s application to redevelop Glen Abbey Golf Course into a large-scale development will continue throughout 2018.

To learn more, visit the Town’s Glen Abbey information page.

Conservation Plan for Glen Abbey

We all take pride in our backyards where we spend precious time with our children, family and friends. By taking care of trees in our backyards, and planting additional ones, we are helping to achieve the Town’s 40% canopy target and improve our health at the same time. That is why the Town of Oakville is supporting Oakvillegreen and their partnership with LEAF (Local Appreciation & Enhancement of Forests) to make it more affordable for residents to plant trees in their backyards.

There is a full-service program that includes having an arborist plant the tree for you (cost is in the range of $150-$220) or a Do-It-Yourself tree planting option ($100-$170) which includes a virtual consultation with an arborist, tree delivery and care information. Native deciduous trees are 5-8 ft. tall and evergreens are 2-4 ft. tall. To take advantage of this subsidized program, residents can sign up online at www.yourleaf.org and they will be contacted in the spring to book the consultation or call the LEAF office at 1-888-453-6504 to get started.

Backyard Tree Planting Program


Oakville Transit’s Home to Hub service is now available to many Falgarwood residents Monday to Saturday between the hours of 9:30 pm and 11:30 pm. Home to Hub is an on-request transit service that conveniently picks you up and drops you off at the end of your driveway to get you to and from the Oakville GO Station where you can connect with conventional transit service or the GO train. Home to Home service is available to residents living in the general area bounded by Eighth Line and Falgarwood Drive, and to those west of Holton Heights Drive; excluding areas serviced by Route 20.

Please refer to the Oakville Transit website http://www.oakvilletransit.ca/home-to-hub.html to confirm your eligibility and find out how to register.

Home to Hub Transit for Falgarwood

March Break is just a few weeks away and the Town of Oakville has programs to suit any taste; arts, adventure, athletics and more! Parents can choose a week-long camp or mix it up with a day-by-day program for their kids. For more information, please visit https://www.oakville.ca/culturerec/march-break-camps.html or call 905-845-6601.

For activities in Ward 6, kids 8-12 years of age who are interested in sports can be signed up for the Oakville Sport Development Camps held at Falgarwood Public

School. Each day campers will spend a minimum of three hours on basketball, enjoy a swim and participate in a healthy mix of traditional camp games.

The Oakville Public Library in our Iroquois Ridge Branch has a number of drop-in programs during March Break for kids of various ages, from storytelling, mad science and spy craft to puppet and tissue paper bouquet making and fun with plants. The Iroquois Ridge Branch can be reached at 905-338-4247.

March Break 2018 - Recreation and Culture Offerings

The neighbourhood around Lyndhurst Park is thankful for the outdoor rink this year. Residents around Lyndhurst Park partnered with the Town of Oakville this season to create an enhanced outdoor rink for everyone to enjoy. Residents supported the rink with a substantial financial contribution towards the infrastructure for the rink as well as with lots of personal time to keep the rink flooded and ready for skating! A big thank you to everyone!

Lyndhurst Park Skating Rink


The saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” cannot be more relevant than when it comes to being safe in your home. With the New Year, come renewed calls by the Oakville Fire Department to think about fire safety. Today, homes burn up to 8 times faster than 50 years ago, so you and your family may have less than 60 seconds to escape a fire in your home. One way to protect your family is by installing smoke alarms on every storey of your home and outside of all sleeping areas. Test your smoke alarms monthly and change the batteries at least once a year (if you have not yet, now is a good time!). Developing and practicing a home fire escape plan with your whole family is important too. Lastly, our well trained fire fighters will respond should a fire emergency occur, but your ability to escape a fire is dramatically enhanced by working smoke alarms.

Check Your Smoke Alarms!

Reducing household waste and keeping our neighbourhoods clean is a top priority for Regional Council and the community.

Starting April 2, 2018 Halton Region is expanding its Blue Box program to include plastic bags and plastic film (e.g., plastic overwrap) as accepted recyclable material. Along with these changes, residents will now have the option to place recyclables in clear plastic bags for curbside collection. This will help to reduce recyclables becoming litter on windy days. There is no limit to the number of clear bags placed out each week. Residents can also continue to use the Blue Box – or both!

Here are some tips to reduce wind-blown litter if you do continue to use the Blue Box:

• Don’t overfill your Blue Box.

• Bundle and tie newspaper, cardboard and boxboard, and place on top of your Blue Box.

• Stack your Blue Boxes, and place heavier items on top.

• Flatten cartons, cans and bottles.

• Put recycling out by 7 a.m. instead of the night before.

• As a reminder, residents can pick up one free Blue Box each year from the Halton Waste Management Site or the Halton Regional Centre.

For more information, please visit halton.ca/bluebox.

Exciting Blue Box Program Changes

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