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All the Latest News from Your Mayor and Council Let’sTalkOakville - Volume Seven • Issue 2 • Fall 2014 Updates Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 Mayor’s Progress Report Report ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR MAYOR AND COUNCIL ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR MAYOR AND COUNCIL 6/,5-%3%6%.s)335%s&!,,6/,5-%3%6%.s)335%s&!,, 6/,5-%3%6%.s)335%s&!,,6/,5-%3%6%.s)335%s&!,, Our Vision: To be the most livable town in Canada Our Vision: To be the most livable town in Canada Let’sTalkOakville - Volume Seven • Issue 2 • Fall 2014 Updates Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 Mayor’s Progress Report Report Back Row Front Row (from left to right): (from left to right): Regional and Town Councillor Town Councillor Jeff Knoll – Ward 5 Roger Lapworth – Ward 4 Town Councillor Regional and Town Councillor Max Khan – Ward 6 Allan Elgar – Ward 4 Regional and Town Councillor Regional and Town Councillor Keith Bird – Ward 3 Cathy Duddeck – Ward 2 Regional and Town Councillor Mayor Rob Burton Alan Johnston – Ward 1 Regional and Town Councillor Town Councillor Tom Adams – Ward 6 David Gittings – Ward 3 Town Councillor Town Councillor Ralph Robinson – Ward 1 Pam Damoff – Ward 2 Town Councillor Marc Grant – Ward 5 TOWN MISSION We create and preserve Canada's most livable community that enhances the natural, cultural, social and economic environments. We achieve this by continuously improving programs and services that are both accessible and environmentally and fiscally sustainable. We are highly valued and widely celebrated due to the innovative and outstanding way we satisfy the needs of our residents, businesses and employees. As a result, the process is as fulfilling as the outcome. We ensure our staff receives the same level of respect, commitment and care that they are expected to deliver to the community. Updates . 4 Ward 1 . 5 Ward 2 . 9 Ward 3 . 13 Ward 4 . 17 Ward 5 . 21 Ward 6 . 25 Mayor’s Report . 29 Progress Report . 32 Let’s Talk Oakville is produced to keep Oakville residents informed of important issues and events in our town and to foster dialogue between residents and Councillors. Although every reasonable effort is taken to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate as FSC of the date of printing, the Town of Oakville LOGO HERE Council, its officers, employees, and agents are not responsible for the content of this newsletter or for any errors or omissions herein. Let’sTalkOakville - Volume Seven • Issue 2 • Fall 2014 Updates Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 Mayor’s Progress Report Report LET’S TALK... Welcome to Council’s seventh issue of Let’s Talk Oakville, a town-wide newsletter. We hope you enjoy the information and stories about the great events, programs, and services in our community. INCREDIBLY LIVABLE Council knows residents want a full picture of what is Make the most of the fall season and explore happening in Oakville and accountability of the progress that Council is making towards our shared goals. If you have Oakville outdoors. Our community boasts more any questions or comments about any town business, we than 150 kilometers of trails and over 200 parks, would like to hear them at: [email protected] or playgrounds and sports fields. Get active. [email protected]. Check out the fall colours and walk or cycle Enjoy fun and safe fall and winter seasons! along the trails that connect Oakville, or play your favourite sport in a local park. For more information about how to access your local trails and parks, visit oakville.ca ADDITIONAL COPIES If you would like to receive additional copies of Let’s Talk Oakville for your home, business, or organization, please contact 905-845-6601, ext. 3788. MORE ONLINE Go to oakville.ca for everything you need to know about the Town of Oakville. Read updates from the Mayor’s Office, watch videos, and track Council’s accomplishments. NEW TO TOWN Halton Multicultural Council provides newcomers with information, referrals and orientation to Canada and Halton Region. They also support newcomers in getting jobs and improving their English language skills. Find out more at haltonmc.com NEED HELP? Your Mayor and Councillors are happy to help when you have any questions, concerns or suggestions about the Town of Oakville and Region of Halton. To make sure you get the courteous and timely response that we want you to have, there are two easy access numbers you can use. Dialing 211 gives information about non-emergency community, health, and social services. Dialing 311 gives you quick access to all government services within Halton including the region, the town, and the school boards. Under existing privacy laws and regulations, if you want your Mayor and Councillors to know about your inquiry, you should ask for your communications to be passed on to your Mayor and Councillors or inform us when you call or write to staff. Your Mayor and Councillors always welcome direct contact. Let’sTalkOakville - Volume Seven • Issue 2 • Fall 2014 Updates Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 Mayor’s Progress Report Report Whats the open data pilot project? Municipalities have a lot of data lists of parks and trails, recreation schedules, budget details, election results and much more. The open data project is about putting the Town of Oakvilles data in an easy-to-use format that can be read by a computer, and made Town of Oakvilles available for anyone to use, transform or republish without restriction. Weve released over 30 datasets already with more planned over the coming months. Why are we doing this? Making our data available gives software developers the ability to create useful, new apps. It also gives the public and researchers access to statistical data for studies and reviews. We believe that open data is an important part of transparent and accessible government. Through our 12-month pilot project, were working with local software creators, economic development groups and other open data enthusiasts to encourage innovation, collaboration and support new business development. PilotPilot ProjectProject Want to get involved? Join the conversation on Twitter @openoakville or subscribe to our RSS feed at oakville.ca so you can receive the latest news about our pilot project. Visit oakville.ca to learn more. Celebrate with us! Saturday,Saturday, September 27, 2014 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Queen Elizabeth Park CommunityCommunity and Cultural CentrCentree 2302 Bridge Road EnjoyEnjoy freefree family-friendly entertainment, livelive music, dance, art activities and mormore!e! Check out Peter Pan performed by DDufflebagufflebag TheatrTheatree at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. VVisitisit oakville.ca for event details. News from Oakville Canopy Club • The town continued treatment of 75 per cent • 2,300 seedlings were planted in the of the public ash tree canopy on streets and in first half of this year to boost our parks this summer to protect against EAB. tree canopy. • Municipal ash trees that did not qualify for • 11,000 hazardous tree conditions treatment are being monitored by the town were reported and responded to and will be removed over the coming years to following the December ice storm. ensure public safety. • Cleanup of downed trees, branches • Private ash trees that have not been treated and debris in woodland trails is should be removed now by a qualified arborist ongoing. Some debris is left on the and replaced with a different species. forest floor to help foster natural regrowth and regeneration. Get involved and help save Oakvilles tree canopy! To learn more about Oakville’s Canopy Club visit oakville.ca, email [email protected], or follow Oakville Canopy Club on Facebook and Twitter. Let’sTalkOakville - Volume Seven • Issue 2 • Fall 2014 Updates Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 Mayor’s Progress Report Report WARD 1 Regional and Town Councillor – Ward 1 Town Councillor – Ward 1 ALAN JOHNSTON RALPH ROBINSON T: 905-825-9586 T: 905-827-7659/905-845-6601, ext. 3700 (voicemail) E: [email protected] C: 416-219-4793 E: [email protected] I hope everyone is enjoying the final days of summer BRONTE IS ON FIRE. Our Council approved Economic weather as we look ahead to the fall. In this issue you will Action Plan is bolstering economic development in the find updates on various projects around Bronte and area: committees are moving forward on parking, Oakville in general. Of interest is the opening of the new beautification, marketing, communications, special events fitness centre at QEPCCC: a great addition to "things to and Canada Day. Parking issues have been acknowledged do" at the centre. Be sure to check it out. by Council and plans are proceeding with the review of Livable Oakville with density and development discussions Bronte Athletic Field will also be getting some upgrades pertaining to the Bronte community. this fall. Improved parking with a drop-off area and pedestrian access will improve safety and traffic flow. The As this term of Council draws to a close, it has been with Ball Field will also receive a makeover with improved both excitement and pride that I have been able to serve team bench areas and fencing. And let's not forget the people of Ward 1 as your Oakville Town Councillor. It Nautical Park. In addition to the existing facilities a has always been my pleasure to respond to your needs basketball court is proposed for installation this fall and and accept the challenges of making decisions on your an outdoor skating rink this winter.
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