“Doug Ford Is Hiding His Decision on the Fate of Our Town Until After the Federal Election

NEWS AND UPDATES FROM MAYOR ROB BURTON • FALL 2019

“Doug Ford is hiding his decision on the fate of our Town until after the Federal election. ”~ page 3 Bill 108: Radical Change to Growth in Oakville ~ page 5

Council Declares Climate Emergency ~ page 6

PCs breaking pledge to save Glen Abbey? ~ page 10

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Dear Neighbours,

On behalf of our Town Council, I’m pleased to present information and updates on the news of interest to us all.

Oakville is facing some of the most important challenges it has ever encountered. The fallout from changes in provincial legislation and the prospect of a possible municipal amalgamation combine to result in real threats to the livability we have taken such care to build. I strongly encourage you to read the articles inside and take action.

On a more positive note, we have much to be proud of. Our new South East Community Centre is taking shape and the revitalization of Downtown Lakeshore Road is in full swing. We’ve brought new library services to north Oakville and construction of our newest elementary school is underway near Sixth Line and Dundas.

Four major road projects are moving ahead which will result in better movement of people and goods, easier commutes and improved transportation access for local business.

In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation, we welcomed the addition of a permanent First Nations flag to Town Hall and recently, Council passed a resolution to declare a Climate Change Emergency. We have asked staff to update Oakville’s climate change strategy and report annually on our actions and progress.

We continue to work together for Canada’s best place to live.

Mayor Rob Burton

LET’S TALK FALL 2019 - 2 - MAYOR ROB BURTON Will Oakville Disappear into a New City?

Doug Ford is hiding his decision on the fate of our Town as a local “I really believe, and it goes back to my roots of being a councillor, municipality until after the Federal election. To date, more than 4,200 we have to empower the cities and the towns themselves. Nothing Oakville residents have written to protest the idea of amalgamating is worse than the province, you know, dictating this, that and the Oakville into a new “City of Halton”, with a mayor and six councillors other thing. That’s why we always say, opt in or opt out. And that’s for representation. what we’re focusing on more. Let the communities decide.” - Premier Doug Ford The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing appointed two special advisors known to believe in municipal amalgamation to provide Residents are due fair representation at all levels of government. It is advice and recommendations to the government on various aspects residents who should choose to opt in or out of any proposed changes of regional governance including efficiency of decision making of to local municipal structure. upper/lower tiers, duplication of activities, opportunities for cost savings and the ability of councillors to fairly represent residents. Take Action, Write a Letter The Minister’s Office has confirmed that they received the advisors’ During the Legislature’s break, there continue to be opportunities for report September 20th. However, with the Ontario Legislature residents to make their concerns known and we all need to encourage recessed until October 28, the release of a decision will not come until the Premier “to let the communities decide”. after the federal election. A community action group has set up the website: WeLoveOakville.org Regionalization of local government and or services will have serious to provide comprehensive information about the province’s regional consequences for Oakville and Halton Region in the form of higher review. The site has made it easy to send a letter to the Ford costs and taxes and reduced local representation and access to local government through its website. municipal government. If we want Ontario’s new Government for the People to do what we, In April at a Halton Chambers of Commerce event, Premier Ford was the people, want, the people need to tell them. The more e-mails they asked about the Province's amalgamation review of the Region of receive from people in Oakville, the better informed this government Halton. Premier Ford answered: for the people will be.

LET’S TALK FALL 2019 - 3 - MAYOR ROB BURTON Integrated Growth Management Strategy Oakville Council and Town Staff are working to ensure that the Town is prepared to deal with the magnitude of growth that the Province has forecasted for Halton Region after 2031. The provincial government’s 2019 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe requires Halton Region to plan to accommodate 1,000,000 people and 470,000 jobs by 2041. Growth until 2031 is already set in law at 820,000 people and 390,000 jobs.

Oakville Council and Halton Region are considering several growth models on how to accommodate this forecasted population and employment growth in the region as part of the ongoing Regional Official Plan Review and the Region’s Integrated Growth Management Strategy (IGMS). Some models range from building on undeveloped We are Canada’s land or to require new population to be accommodated within planned urban areas. Currently, Oakville’s urban structure directs Safest Community future growth to a system of nodes and corridors in order to protect Oakville and Halton Region have maintained their position as the the most valued components of Oakville – our natural heritage, our safest large municipality in Canada, according to Statistics Canada's public open spaces, and our cultural heritage resources. This helps to annual report on crime in Canada. maintain the character of our established neighbourhoods that make Oakville communities unique and desirable. The latest report, released in July, revealed Halton’s ranking when compared to police services across the country. The public had the opportunity to join public consultations or to participate in an online survey on the Town website. Oakville Town staff The report found that Halton: are currently feeding into Halton Region’s IGMS process to ensure that • Had the lowest Crime Severity Index (CSI), Violent Crime Severity the work already completed for our urban structure and our Official Index and Non-Violent Crime Severity Index when compared to Plan is directly integrated into the IGMS work. The Town will also Ontario's "Big 12" police services; communicate to the public any changes at the Region to residents. • Had the lowest overall crime rate, violent crime rate, and Council will ensure that the interests of Oakville are protected and property crime rate among Ontario's "Big 12" police services; that growth goes where it makes sense environmentally and economically. • Has maintained its position of the lowest CSI of all Canadian municipalities with a population of 100,000 or more for 14 straight years. The “Big 12” includes Halton, York, Hamilton, Peel, Toronto, Windsor, Sudbury, Durham, Waterloo, London, Ottawa and Niagara. I have served on the Halton Regional Police Services Board since 2010 and been chair since 2014. Halton Regional Police Services Board provides strategic governance to the Halton Regional Police Service. It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure the residents of Halton Region receive adequate and effective police services in accordance with policing standards issued by the Province. .

LET’S TALK FALL 2019 - 4 - MAYOR ROB BURTON BILL 108: Radical Change to Growth in Oakville

Bill 108, known as the More Homes, More Choice Act, was passed by to be addressed and potentially resolved before an application is the Legislature and given Royal Assent on June 6, 2019. formally submitted; and, Bill 108 shifts costs to taxpayers by reducing fees developers pay • Allow municipalities to deem an application incomplete for toward the costs of growth. The Bill also reduces the local planning qualitative reasons (e.g., a required supporting study did not powers of elected local councils. provide sufficient technical analysis in accordance with established submission criteria). The Bill affects 13 different statutes and carries changes to legislation that will affect everything from fees for developers to protection of • Include provisions that allow an applicant to consent to “stop” endangered species. It directly affects residents, municipalities, the timelines from running in order to allow the parties to work environmental protection, wildlife, conservation authorities, heritage through any technical issues rather than simply allowing the and more and will have massive repercussions on municipal planning, timelines to expire and having applicants file so-called “protective” revenue generation and financing infrastructure projects. appeals prematurely to the LPAT.

When introduced, Bill 108 was described by the Ontario government Community Benefit Charge as having the goal of advancing a greater number of housing opportunities to market in a shorter timeframe. It is not clear how any Oakville’s position is that growth should pay for growth, but of the proposed changes will achieve such a goal. provincially-imposed exemptions and discounts have reduced the abilities of municipalities to collect for needed services with the result Perhaps the most impactful changes are those that deal with how that the existing property tax base has to pay. municipalities deal with growth and the ability of Councils and residents to appeal development applications. Bill 108 will further erode development charges by abolishing DCs for “soft services” such as recreation and library facilities, thereby placing A Return to the OMB even more pressure on taxpayers. The Province has promised developers that their payments for these soft services will be less in a One notable change is the legislation’s repeal of Bill 139, which saw new “Community Benefits Charge”. The Province has promised the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) replaced with a Local Planning municipalities that we will have no less revenue. Somebody is going Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). to be disappointed because both promises can’t be true. The change gave planning decisions made through careful consideration by expert planning staff and locally elected Councils Endangered Species deference in development appeals. Under Bill 108, amendments to the Ontario Endangered Species Act Bill 108 plans to bring back the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) rules 2007 give new powers to the Minister to delay, limit, and remove which allow these decisions to be overridden in de novo hearings. protections for at-risk species. There is a general consensus that these changes will spur a flood of Further, it provides a new mechanism that will allow developers to appeals from developers, which in turn will cause even greater pay a fee to avoid protecting the habitat of species-at risk (“pay to congestion in the already backlogged appeal system. slay”, as it were), and will allow for reduced protection if the species exists somewhere else in the world. In July, Mayor Burton and Oakville’s Regional Councillors joined with their counterparts at Halton Region Council to unanimously support Changes to ways that endangered species are classified could impact a resolution to push the province to immediately cease imposing the Oakville’s ability to protect the natural heritage system, as the Act old OMB rules on the LPAT and eventually eliminate the tribunal. previously provided strong justification to protect key habitats. Both Oakville MPPs voted for Bill 108. Let your MPP know Bill 108 Time Restrictions to Review Development isn’t the kind of change you voted for. Additional detail on Bill 108 is Applications available at: www.oakville.ca/townhall/bill-108.html Bill 108 shortens timelines for approving planning and development applications. This not only limits the time available for staff and other agencies to review documents, but also shortens the window for residents to review documents and provide comment. Shortened timelines also limit the ability for applicants to refine submissions thereby reducing everyone’s ability to resolve issues without expensive legal proceedings. These changes will result in an increase in LPAT appeals, undermining the municipal planning decision-making process. The Province ignored the advice of Town planning staff to: • Impose a new pre-consultation process that would allow municipalities the opportunity to identify issues early in the process

LET’S TALK FALL 2019 - 5 - MAYOR ROB BURTON Council Declares Climate Emergency

At its June 24th meeting, Oakville Council unanimously passed a motion to declare a climate emergency in Oakville. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) there is a need for a significant and structural reduction in carbon emissions in the next 11 years to avoid further economic, ecological, and societal losses due to the climate change crisis. Consequences attributed to the global heating crisis are already being seen in Oakville. Record-setting high lake levels, shoreline erosion, flooding, invasive species such as Emerald Ash Borer. In Halton, Oakville joins Burlington and Halton Hills in passing a climate emergency declaration.

Mayor Burton underscored the importance of community involvement. “The entire community – including Council, town staff, businesses and residents – has an essential role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Council and staff urge everyone to join in and immediately increase the priority of our fight against a climate crisis, through their everyday actions.”

Community Energy Plan To Fight Climate Change and Create Cost-Savings In 2018, the Town of Oakville teamed up with Sheridan College for To date, the task force has drafted two goals which will be confirmed the development of a Community Energy Plan (CEP) that would set over the coming months. clear targets for reducing energy and greenhouse gas emissions. 1) Emissions: Enable a transition to carbon neutrality by reducing Initial work would look at the types of energy Oakville uses as a greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2041 from 2016 levels. community; how much energy is used by homes, businesses and 2) Energy: Improve energy performance by reducing community- travel habits; and how population, employment and land use impact wide energy consumption at least 40% by 2041 from 2016 levels. energy needs. Residents will play an important role in helping the community Since that time, a new Energy Task Force has been formed drawn achieve goals, especially in the area of transportation. Making the from local businesses, government, utilities, schools and community choice to walk, cycle or using public transit for local trips. Choosing groups that will share their expertise along with community feedback a more fuel efficient or electric vehicle in purchasing choices all have to help shape the vision, goals, targets and actions of the plan. The an effect on reducing on reducing Oakville's footprint. group has a one-year mandate to act as advisors and champions of the development of the Community Energy Plan to help ensure that For more information visit: www.oakville.ca/environment/community- the plan is rooted in the community’s values and priorities. energy-plan.html

LET’S TALK FALL 2019 - 6 - MAYOR ROB BURTON BUDGET 2020: How it’s Shaping Up

The 2020 budget year will bring new challenges to maintain our goal Moving forward, Oakville’s budget increase must be capped at 3.06% of keeping tax increases in line with inflation. in order to limit the total property tax increase to residents at 2.0%. The formal budget process will begin in November. Public delegations Changes in provincial funding for programs and services, known as are scheduled for December 3 at Town Hall, with deliberations and “soft services” normally covered under development charges and the recommendations being sent to Council for its approval at the subsequent announcement in August that the government will be December 16 Council Meeting. downloading a portion of costs associated with public health funding will have effects on upcoming budgets. Our strong and stable finances give Council the ability to deliver efficient and affordable budgets that fund high-quality infrastructure Halton Region Council approved the 2020 budget directions, thus and facilities along with major projects across Oakville. providing for staff to prepare the tax-supported budget with an increase at or below the 2% rate of inflation. Similarly, in Oakville, the key focus for the upcoming budget has been to meet the goal of keeping overall property tax increases in line with Ten-Year Projects inflation, while building and renewing infrastructure and maintaining high quality services for the community. Bronte Outer Harbour Acquisition ...... DONE The projected 2020 Capital Budget for Oakville includes road projects, Trafalgar Community & Seniors Centre ...... DONE such as the two grade separations at Kerr and Burloak, improvements EV Charging Stations ...... ON TRACK to 6th Line to accommodate growth in North Oakville, the completion Southeast Community Centre ...... ON TRACK of the Southeast Community Centre and replacement buses for Oakville Transit. Wyecroft Road Bridge ...... ON TRACK Midtown Bridges & Roads ...... ON TRACK Budget savings identified to date include permanent reductions of more than $1.4-million comprising staff realignments, improved Grade Separations (Burloak & Kerr) ...... ON TRACK scheduling efficiencies and reductions in materials, supplies and North Park Phase 2 contracts for services. Playing Fields & Rec Centre ...... ON TRACK Preliminary budget predictions include $4.2 million in growth and Downtown Oakville capital requirements that include a new Fire Station #8 on Pine Glen Village Streetscape Renewal ...... ON TRACK Road, new specialized transit buses, new roads assumed through Downtown Public Waterside subdivision development and town road widenings as well as new Attractions and Access ...... ON TRACK parkettes, trails and a new neighbourhood park to be located at Fowley Park, east of 6th Line in North Oakville. Downtown 2nd Parking Structure and Rooftop Feature ...... ON TRACK Oakville’s Capital Budget currently totals $147.2 million, distributed Downtown Cultural Hub Facilities over 5 sectors: Infrastructure Renewal, Growth, Strategic Priorities, Renewal/Expansion ...... ON TRACK Community Enhancements and Enterprise Initiatives. Regional Social Housing, The final Oakville property tax will be the combination of three Road Widenings & Water Infrastructure . . .ON TRACK components: Town of Oakville, Region of Halton and Education. All three combine to create a final tax increase for property owners.

Indigenous Flag Flies at Town Hall

A new, permanent flagpole has been installed at Oakville Town Hall Strawberry Moon, an important date on the Indigenous calendar as a to accommodate the addition of the Mississaugas of the Credit First time of healing, reconciliation and renewal. Nation flag. It joins the Canadian, Ontario and Oakville flags which are also permanently flown at all town facilities Oakville is located on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, part of the Anishinaabek (Ojibwe) nation whose traditional lands extended across Southwestern Ontario. The addition of the indigenous flag is to acknowledge that the town resides on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and support the call to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. A ceremonial raising of the flag took place in mid-June at Town Hall with Chief Stacey R. Laforme. A smudging ceremony took place prior to the flag raising portion of the event. The date coincided with the

LET’S TALK FALL 2019 - 7 - MAYOR ROB BURTON Pilot Program Takes Aim at Residential Speeding

The Town has launched a new pilot program aimed at reducing The boundaries will generally follow the WRRA boundaries and the speeding in residential neighbourhoods is underway in the Queen pilot program will run for a period of 1 year. Preliminary work includes Mary Drive area. The program would see speed limits on residential installing signage to set 40km/h speed limits for the area, as opposed streets in the area reduced to 40 km/h from the present 50 km/h. to individual streets, and to do that, “40km/h area starts” signs will be installed at the gateways into the neighbourhood. New powers given to municipalities through the Highway Traffic Act allow municipalities to establish a higher or lower speed limit town- wide or neighbourhood-wide rather than rely the current default traffic speed of 50 km/h. Over the past year, Town staff undertook polls with residents to determine community sentiment toward these new powers and found that 55% were in favour of dropping the default traffic speed to 40 km/h on local residential streets only (major roads such as Lakeshore, Rebecca, Upper Middle, Trafalgar (north of Cornwall), etc. would not be affected. During a recent Community Services Committee meeting, the West River Residents Association (WRRA) was successful in gaining agreement for a pilot program.

Major Road Projects Approved to Improve Traffic

The Town of Oakville, Region of Halton and Metrolinx are set to in five lanes (four through lanes and a centre turning), plus auxiliary deliver transportation projects that will result in big changes to local turning lanes at intersections where required. roads. Grade Separations for Burloak Dr. and Kerr St. New Bridge Crossing for Bronte Creek The Town of Oakville and Metrolinx are moving ahead to build road- The largest project is the Wyecroft Road Extension and Bridge Project under-rail underpasses for Kerr Street and Burloak Drive. which will see Halton Region undertake an extension of Wyecroft The Kerr Street project will widen and lower Kerr Street below the Road and construction of a bridge over Bronte Creek to create a vital rail corridor between Speers Road and north of QEW, resulting in east-west corridor. The new extension, with a built-in mixed-use better traffic flow and enhanced pedestrian safety. pathway, will relieve traffic congestion on local roads and bring immediate relief to residents, businesses, cyclists, transit users and Kerr Street will be widened to four traffic lanes between Speers Road pedestrians. and Wyecroft Road, a new right turn lane will be added at Speers Road and new northbound and southbound left turn lanes will be Along with active transportation links, the connection will reduce created at the intersection with Shepherd Road. In addition, a new commuter time to Appleby and Bronte GO stations and improve the northbound left turn lane will be added at the newly signalized bus network serving both GO stations, thereby providing more intersection with Wyecroft Road. The changes will all contribute to options for commuters who rely on public transit.The provincial the plan for Metrolinx to deliver increased GO service levels on the government has committed $57.6 million to the project. Lakeshore West line and support the planned 2025 move to Widening of Speers Road electrified 15-minute service. The overall project is forecast to last up to three years. The first phase of a road improvement project on Speers Road from Third Line to Kerr Street is underway. When completed, the road will Preliminary work on the project will start in 2019 with construction undergo major reconstruction including road widening, new lighting, of the underpass starting as early as the spring of 2020. The current new pedestrian crossings, updated traffic signals and protected bike road alignment will remain in place during construction while the new lanes for active transportation. road to the west is being built. The first phase of the project has commenced on the section of road At Burloak Drive, the new grade separation project will give Oakville from Third Line to Fourth Line with completion scheduled for and Burlington residents a safer, faster north/south route when using November 2020. Initial plans for the project included standard bike Burloak. lanes, however given the high level of commercial traffic and the The project includes a new road-under-rail grade separation that can 60km speed limit on the road, a decision was made to provide ultimately provide for six (6) traffic lanes; Dedicated multi-use paths protected bike lanes. Speers Road gives active transportation users along the boulevards and on-street bicycle lanes; and electrification direct links to both Oakville and Bronte GO stations. requirements to accommodate the planned electrification of the GO Sidewalks on both north and south sides of the road are also part of rail line and 15 minute service. Railside utilities are currently being the enhancement. The road widening aspect of the project will result moved and final design details are expected in the near future.

LET’S TALK FALL 2019 - 8 - MAYOR ROB BURTON Downtown Lakeshore Road Revitalization

As the first phase of downtown’s Lakeshore Road revitalization nears important to maintain important aspects of the area, which is often completion, local business owners, residents and visitors are looking used during the day as a park and a place to relax. The design’s name, forward to what the new street will offer. One of the most visible Turning Leaves” is drawn from a new water feature which will utilize improvements will be the expanded sidewalk area designed to host an oak leaf motif. The central lawn area, which residents highly favour, cafe seating, sidewalk sales, bicycle parking and rest spots. Four new will be preserved and will be enhanced with new tree plantings. Other electric vehicle charging stations will be installed, which will be changes include the replacement of paving, benches, light fixtures and expanded to eight stations when Phase 2 of construction is complete. tree planters, all to reflect the traditional theme chosen for the At intersections, sidewalks slope gently to the road surface to provide Lakeshore Road streetscape redevelopment. accessibility for pedestrians and mobility devices. The new design will also accommodate the seasonal Christmas Tree Beneath the surface, the new road incorporates storm sewer, sanitary that is a tradition in Towne Square, as well as allow temporary use of sewer and utility (internet, hydro, water) renewal work. The planting staging or an outdoor movie screen for warm weather events. of new trees will be achieved using a technology called silva cell. The Additional multi-use seating will have the ability to move around the module silva cells allow tree roots to grow laterally while still site to suit requirements. accommodating utilities and the weight of the road above. A softened grade transition between lawn and paved areas will Towne Square will also undergo renewal. Several initial designs were provide accessibility and a paved pedestrian ramp along the George presented, however a majority of stakeholders favoured adapting a Street corridor will give easy access to a pedestrian crossing on facelift approach over a major redesign of the square. Most felt it was Robinson Street at George.

Southeast Community Centre Takes Shape

Mayor Burton visited the site of the Southeast Community Centre in mid August to view progress on the new facility. Located on the grounds of the former Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, the LEED- certified energy efficient building with rooftop solar panels and geo-thermal heating/cooling will offer users a 25-metre lap pool, warm water pool, double gymnasium, fitness centre, running track, multipurpose meeting rooms and space for intergenerational programming. Construction continues to be on schedule for a projected opening in Fall 2020.

LET’S TALK FALL 2019 - 9 - MAYOR ROB BURTON PCs Breaking Pledge to Save Glen Abbey?

The timeline below provides up-to-date details on the issues • ClubLink appealed Official Plan Amendment 24 (town-wide and surrounding the proposed development of the Glen Abbey golf site specific) and Zoning By-law 2018-016 approved by Council in course site. January 2018. No LPAT hearing has been scheduled. The town is awaiting the LPAT’s decision on whether it will grant ClubLink’s Activity includes the following: request to hear these matters after their development application • ClubLink appealed Council’s September 2017 refusal of their appeals in 2020. application to develop the Glen Abbey golf course site. The LPAT • In January 2019, ClubLink applied to the Ontario Superior Court refused the town’s request to phase the Hearing therefore, this appeal of Justice to quash Official Plan Amendment 24 and Zoning By-law is currently scheduled for 18 weeks beginning on July 6, 2020. 2018-016. No hearing has been scheduled. • In October 2018, the Ontario Superior Court held that ClubLink • In June 2019 the provincial government passed Bill 108 mid- can apply to demolish the golf course under Section 34 of the stream and changed the rules under which the Glen Abbey case will Ontario Heritage Act. The town appealed and is currently awaiting be reviewed by the LPAT. The Town is seeking a reversal of this the Court of Appeal decision. decision. • In December 2018, the Ontario Superior Court quashed the • This month, the Save Glen Abbey Coalition met with Oakville town’s Conservation Plan for Glen Abbey and town-wide MPPs and Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Lisa MacLeod bylaws/amendments implementing the Cultural Heritage Landscape during which they were astonished to hear MPP Effie Strategy. The town appealed and is currently awaiting the Court of Triantafilopolous tell the Minister that the Town gave the golf course Appeal decision. a heritage designation after ClubLink’s application – Mayor Burton • Also in December 2018, ClubLink applied to the Ontario Superior has written to the Minister and the MPPs to correct their Court of Justice to quash the Glen Abbey Heritage Designation By- misinformation. When asked, MPP Triantafilopolous told Mayor law. No hearing has been scheduled. Burton she does not recall saying her remark.

LET’S TALK FALL 2019 - 10 - MAYOR ROB BURTON Mayor Burton Addresses Concerns in a Letter to Hon. Lisa McLeod, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport

Minister MacLeod,

Thank you for meeting with representatives of the Oakville residents’ “I vow to work tirelessly with the Save Glen Abbey grassroots group called Save Glen Abbey Coalition. I appreciate the time you gave community coalition and do everything in my power to ensure that them. As Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport you can play an this important part of Oakville’s cultural heritage is preserved for its important role in helping your fellow MPPs, Effie Triantafilopoulos and citizens and future generations.” – Stephen Crawford (“Q&A: Oakville Stephen Crawford fulfill their and your Party’s promises to Oakville candidates share their views on Glen Abbey and urban sprawl”, voters to save Glen Abbey. I hope you enjoyed your visit to Oakville Oakville Beaver, May 15, 2018). Also see Attachment 6 where the PC and your visit to the historic Glen Abbey golf course. Party pledges this too.

The residents who met with you have made me aware of three “Glen Abbey is a symbol of our Canadian sports heritage. I call on all concerns relating to Glen Abbey candidates and parties to support the Save Glen Abbey Coalition.” - and your meeting: Effie Triantafilopoulos (“LOCAL ONTARIO PC CANDIDATES SUPPORT THE FIGHT TO PRESERVE GLEN ABBEY”, News Release, April 26, 1. MPP Triantafilopoulos tells me she does “not recall” advising 2018). MPP Triantafilopoulos has also written to constituents saying, you in front of the residents that the Town’s heritage “The Premier and our government believe that communities like designation for Glen Abbey came after the ClubLink Oakville should have more of a say over their own growth and we application to develop the golf course. The facts are easily respect the local decision-making of municipalities. Glen Abbey is a verifiable and the facts contradict any statement that perfect example of this. My colleague, Mr. Crawford and I both truly designation followed the application. I attach a time line to hope that this jewel can be saved for future generations.” assist you in this matter (Attachment 1). Following your visit, MPP Stephen Crawford’s office issued a News 2. MPP Triantafilopoulos advised me Monday that the Release (Attachment 7) in which MPP Crawford referred to the Glen Government will not interfere in the Glen Abbey matter, Abbey golf course as “iconic” and MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos called it specifically ruling out any Ministry tools such as a Provincial a “point of pride for Oakville”. I agree with both of their descriptions Heritage Designation or a Minister’s Zoning Order. MPP because our community sees Glen Abbey as a part of our heritage and Triantafilopoulos said that the Government cannot use and identity as a Town. has never used an MZO on a matter that is before the LPAT. Minister, I attach a list of cases where your government and Oakville residents and I would appreciate an update on this very the previous government have done exactly that important matter. I am available to meet and discuss this with you at (Attachment 2). your earliest convenience. If the LPAT offers to ClubLink are not withdrawn, it will have a very negative effect on the outcome. 3. The residents tell me MPP Crawford assured them and you that the status of the ClubLink appeals at the Local Planning Sincerely, Appeal Tribunal is unaffected by Bill 108 and has been grandfathered under the rules in effect before Bill 108. "

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LET’S TALK FALL 2019 - 11 - MAYOR ROB BURTON Mayor Burton’s State of the Town Speech

You can see how much of our Town’s tax money goes into each of your municipal services.

The orange or brown ones are the regional ones and the green are the local Oakville ones. You won’t save any money by turning the green services brown. Summary Municipalities have many moving parts and our municipal parts are moving very well together. There are dangers ahead to our way of life We also conduct regular value and efficiency audits and trim $2 and because the province of Ontario is changing the rules in the middle of $3 million dollars out of our operations. We do that by looking for new the game, so to speak, in ways that they did not campaign to do. And technological efficiencies, adjusting our staff deployment and adjusting our taxes, our services, and our quality of life are at risk. according to the market and the demand that we see at the door.

The actual property tax rate Oakville is one of four local since 2008 is falling partners of a two-tier because the tax rate must municipal cooperative be reset to avoid any profit services body that is called from assessment growth. Halton Region.

The trend in our municipal moving parts is excellent. We also have, for quite a long time kept our tax increases at or under We're proud that we've been number one in safety for 13 years the Consumer Price Index. And that involves not only seeking compared to other large police services and we’re the top town for efficiency but also, sometimes saying to each other, “That has to livability and we got there from 30th place only 13 years ago. I wait.” attribute this to the community engagement and social health that we enjoy from so many places of worship, civil society organizations, and residents associations. So far, we’ve had a smoother ride than We were just named one of “Canada's Best Places to Invest” by the we had before I Site Selection Magazine. Prodigy Game is an award-winning became your mayor. educational technology company moving into the former Tim Hortons site with 300 jobs. BDO, a leading consulting, business advisory, public accounting and tax company is bringing 500 jobs to Oakville at the new office tower at Trafalgar and the QEW. When I ran YTV, I learned from my shareholders that shareholders We passed the climate emergency declaration because we know we want a smooth performance in a company. They don't want spiky. need to be climate resilient and we’re working hard on it. And it was no trouble at all for me as a taxpayer in Oakville to imagine Council still supports maintaining its Glen Abbey cases in the Court of that taxpayers of Oakville would prefer a smooth performance of your Appeal and at the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal. government over spiky. However, recent radical changes to the rules for the Glen Abbey cases and the rules for planning growth have been decreed by the Doug Ford government. Both Oakville MPPs voted for these changes. These That's our vision: to be same MPPs said they would save Glen Abbey, remember? Now we Canada's most livable have to wonder what our MPPs are planning. town with a leading role From Oakville $106 million in making Halton, goes for schools. $197 million Canada's most sustainable goes for town services like regional municipality. fire, library, parks, streets, and transit. About $182 million goes for regional ambulance, garbage, housing, police, roads.

LET’S TALK FALL 2019 - 12 - MAYOR ROB BURTON