1. Town of Oakville Update
Joshua Creek Residents Association Annual General Meeting March 28, 2017

2. Former Hospital Site Project Update

3. Where We Started
South Central Lands Study approved by Council in 2013 after extensive public consultation
Council approved in principle for former hospital site:
Community centre
Parkland
Residential development
Council also endorsed land use plans for Chisholm and Brantwood schools - now underway

4. 2016 Key Actions Town took possession on March 30, 2016
Completed multiple studies and assessments including:
Designated Substance Survey
Environmental impact study on chimney swifts
Structural assessments of parking garage and former Oakville Trafalgar high school
Environment Site assessment
Local traffic and parking studies
Demolition and remediation studies
Town and LHIN signed MOU
LHIN begins demographic and needs assessment
Community Engagement
Ongoing communication with residents and stakeholders on site activities
June: On-Street Parking Study
December: Annual Open House and community centre and park consultation sessions

5. What We’ve Learned Multiple Studies:
Community centre amenity needs identified through Parks, Recreation, Libraries Master Plan and community consultation
Environmental assessments completed
Soil contamination identified, mitigation plans developed
Some asbestos in building, mitigation plan developed
Parking garage is sound and can stay
Heritage high school building is sound and can stay
Chimney swift habitat must be maintained on site
Require parking and easements for Wyndham Manor
Preliminary costing upwards of $45 million

6. What We’ve Learned Public Feedback:
More than 400 contributions and 700 Recommendations
Overall site plan feedback: maximize and ensure connectivity of green space, investigate potential for seniors housing, residential development should reflect the character of neighbourhood
Community centre amenities requested include: fitness centre, walking track, large accessible multi-use rooms, gymnasium aquatic centre, use of natural light, comfortable seating and spaces to socialize, First Nations space
Programming needs identified include: accessible and inclusive programming for all ages, arts and culture activities, yoga, Tai Chi, badminton, pickle-ball,
Park amenities identified include: outdoor “bumping space”, play structure, splash pad, community event space, outdoor ice rink, skateboard park, community garden

7. Special Meeting of Council May 2
Staff will report to Council on:
Parks, Recreation, Libraries Master Plan Update
Recommended community centre program amenities based on master plan and community consultation
Table additional site master plan options to reflect what we’ve learned since 2013 plan approved in principle
Public meetings in May/June to receive feedback on master plan options
Return to Council for approval of site master plan in June
Approval required by June to begin tendering process to meet Fall 2020 opening timeline

8. Demolition Timeline March - April
Report to Administrative Services Committee last night
Report to Council on April 3
April – May 2017: Contract Tender
Issue tender to pre-qualified contractors
Specifications include best management practices for site maintenance and fencing, and mitigation of noise, vibration, traffic, dust
June – July 2017: Contractor to mobilize on site
Install noise barrier fencing, start staging equipment
Contractor applies for demolition permit
August 2017 – June 2018 : Abatement, Demolition and Site Remediation
Abatement prior to demolition
Demolition of building and site remediation as required

10. Downtown Plan Update
Paul’s info (add more slides if necessary)

11. New Downtown Timeline Approved
In 2016, JCRA and other community groups met with Mayor Burton to provide input on the downtown plan
In November 2016, Council approved updated Downtown Plan timeline for cultural hub and transportation and streetscape projects
Key elements of the plan are reflected in the Downtown Oakville project timeline handout

14. 2016 Completed Downtown Transportation Streetscape
Furniture theme and material consultation
Intersection repairs along Lakeshore Road
Sharrows on Robinson Street
Parking
Bike corral parking pilot
Church Street parking garage rehabilitation

15. 2016 Completed Downtown Cultural Hub Public opinion survey
Student ambassadors
Cultural connections programming
Market moved to George Street
Workshop and consultations regarding interim use of the Post Office building

16. 2016 Completed Official Plan (OP) Review Public consultation –
Urban Structure Review
Employment and Commercial Review
Downtown Oakville Growth Area Review

17. 2017 Initiatives Completed Navy Street two-way conversion
New pedestrian safety crossover installed on Navy Street
Furniture and Streetscape selection approved by Council
Construction mitigation strategy framework approved by Council, further report in 2018 on final strategy

18. 2017 Initiatives Underway or Planned Lakeshore Bridge Reconstruction
Potential Innovation Hub in Old Post Office
Storefront Office in Old Post Office
Potential pilot project in Tannery Park to assist in developing options for a new waterside gathering place
Theatre and Library feasibility studies
Council report on Downtown OP Amendments
Ongoing Patio Pilot Project and Cultural Connections

19. Paul’s info (add more slides if necessary)

20. Paul’s info (add more slides if necessary)

21. Downtown Streetscape Furnishings Allan Street to Navy Street

22. Flexible Streets

24. Town of Oakville Update
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