Notice of Public Open House and Statutory Public Meeting - this is the second set of Public information meetings and a second Statutory meeting.

By Staff

March 24th, 2022

BURLINGTON, ON

 

UPDATE:

Under the heading “Public Open House and Statutory Public Meeting,” the story provides the date and time of the Public Open House with the log-in information of the Statutory Public Meeting.

This would cause readers to enter an invalid passcode when trying to attend on April 6.  The corrected information is set out below.,

Public Open House (Virtual)

When: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Description: The purpose of the Open House is to provide the public with the opportunity to review and discuss the proposed Amendment. To submit questions in advance, email ropr@halton.ca or call 311. Please check halton.ca/ropr closer to the meeting to download a copy of the presentation and follow along.

Meeting ID: 998 6917 9299 | Passcode: 682244 (if requested)

 

Statutory Public Meeting (Virtual)

When: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

Description: The purpose of the Statutory Public Meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity to provide comments to Council on the proposed Amendment and for Council to consider the feedback prior to making a decision on the Amendment.

Meeting ID: 999 8275 2781 | Passcode: 624381 (if requested)

To join (applies to both sessions):

  • Online: On the date of the event, visit halton.ca/ropr.
  • By phone: Call 1-855-703-8985 (Toll Free) or 1-647-374-4685 and use the Meeting ID and Passcode above.

 

The Climate Change people won the battle the last time the Integrated Growth Management Strategy was debated at the Region.

The vote was a pretty convincing 15 – 9 against what the Regional Planning people had put forward.

This time around they will be debating a Proposed Amendment to the Regional Official Plan“ROPA 49:

There were 58 delegations the first time this was debated.

An Amendment to Implement the Integrated Growth Management Strategy”Halton Region is holding a Public Open House and a Statutory Public Meeting in connection with Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 49 (ROPA 49).

ROPA 49 is proposed as a component of Halton’s Regional Official Plan Review and municipal comprehensive review process pursuant to the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Section 26 of the Planning Act, as amended.

Purpose and Effect of ROPA 49

The purpose of proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment 49 (ROPA 49) is to help define where and how Halton will grow. It is the second Amendment to be considered by Regional Council as part of the Regional Official Plan Review (ROPR) and builds on the Regional Urban Structure defined by ROPA 48.

It proposes to implement the results of the Integrated Growth Management Strategy and Regional Council’s direction to accommodate population and employment growth within Halton’s existing Regional Urban Boundary to 2041 and to develop a framework for planning for growth from 2041 to 2051.

ROPA 49 also proposes changes that support Halton’s growth strategy, including updates to policies and mapping related to Settlement Area boundaries, the Regional Urban Structure, Strategic Growth Areas and Employment Areas, as well as forecasts and targets for population and employment growth, intensification, density and phasing.

The proposed ROPA applies to all lands in the Regional Municipality of Halton.

Public Open House and Statutory Public Meeting

Details

Public Open House (Virtual)Statutory Public Meeting (Virtual)When: Wednesday, April 6, 2022Time: 7 p.m.

Description:

The purpose of the Open House is to provide the public with the opportunity to review and discuss the proposed Amendment. To submit questions in advance,

.Meeting ID: 999 8275 2781

Passcode: 624381 (if requested)

To join:Online: On the date of the event, visit halton.ca/ropr.

By phone: Call 1-855-703-8985 (toll-free) or 1-647-374-4685 and use the Meeting ID and Passcode above.

While the argument was about saving farmland – the issue was really Climate Change

How to Participate in the Statutory Public Meeting

Any person may attend the Statutory Public Meeting and make submissions concerning the proposed Amendment. If you wish to make a written submission or to make a verbal submission at the Statutory Public Meeting, please email regionalclerk@halton.ca and ropr@halton.ca by 4:30 p.m. on April 12, 2022. Written submissions provided by lettermail can be addressed to:c/o Regional Clerk Graham Milne1151 Bronte RoadOakville ON L6M 3L1Advance registration is strongly encouraged for those who wish to make a verbal presentation during the meeting.

To preserve the integrity of the meeting, anonymous or offensive Zoom account names will not be allowed to speak. Halton Region is not responsible for unstable internet connections that may impact your ability to provide your comments. Participants who are disruptive or who speak on a subject other than the stated purpose of the meeting may be removed from the meeting without warning

.All information including names, addresses, opinions, presentations, reports, documentation, etc. provided for or at any public meeting are considered public records. This information may be posted on Halton Region’s website and/or made available to the public upon request. The Statutory Public Meeting will be streamed and a video of the meeting will be made available on halton.ca/ropr.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of Halton Region on the proposed Amendment, you must make a written request to the Regional Clerk.Additional Information. Information and material relating to the proposed Amendment, including a copy of Draft ROPA 49, will be available for public inspection by visiting halton.ca/ropr or by contacting Planning Services by email at ropr@halton.ca or by calling 311.

To ensure staff are able to consider and address comments on Draft ROPA 49 for Regional Council’s consideration, please provide all submissions by May 13, 2022. Submissions not provided for the purpose of the Statutory Public Meeting can be emailed directly to ropr@halton.ca.For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact Planning Services by email at ropr@halton.ca or call 311.

If you require an alternative format or need accessibility-related accommodation to access or comment on ROPR materials, please email accesshalton@halton.ca or call 311, 1-866-442-5866 or TTY 905-827-9833.Copyright © 2021 Halton Region, all rights reserved.Our mailing address is:Halton Region1151 Bronte Road Oakville, On L6M 3L1CanadaQuestions or concerns:Call 311 in Halton or 905-825-6000Toll free: 1-866-442-5866 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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