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1 Councillor s Newsletter Newsletter Date March 31, KEEPING YOU INFORMED Councillor s View INSIDE THIS ISSUE Waste Management Update 2 Dear Residents, I hope that you will be able to join me at the Stittsville Planning Primer being held on Thursday, April 6 th to learn more about the planning process in relation to development in Stittsville. Planning and development in Stittsville is a vast topic and we are experiencing development throughout our community. Potter s Key Construction Update 2 Tri-Pole at 145 Iber Rd 3 New Stittsville Bus Shelters/Pads 4 Sanctuary City 5 GRC Renaming + Stittsville Park Commemorative Naming 5 SAA Deadline Approaching 6 Bid Process Ends for 2021 Canada Summer Games 9 and more! I feel it is important to share planning information with the community as frequently as possible so that residents have a greater understanding of the development process and also know what to expect with new developments. The City runs Planning Primers at City Hall a few times a year so that residents throughout the City can learn more about the development process. I think these sessions would be of interest to Stittsville residents but I also know that residents in Stittsville are not interested in travelling to City Hall to attend information sessions and that is why I requested the City provide a Planning Primer in Stittsville. The Stittsville Planning Primer will cover the information presented at the City Planning Primers with a specific focus and examples to Stittsville developments. The Planning Primer is the perfect opportunity for residents and community associations to learn about the necessary background in understanding the development process. It is a great means of keeping our community educated and up-to-date on all things that are going on in Stittsville. The event will take place from 6:30-9:30 (the presentation will begin at 7:00) Thursday, April 6 th at the Goulbourn Recreational Complex Hall A and will provide a condensed introduction with materials covered in the City s Planning Primer 1 and 2. For those unable to attend, I will be happy to share the information discussed in next week s newsletter. Seating is limited and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. For accessibility accommodation requests (such as wheelchairs, mobility challenges, etc), please me at Shad.Qadri@ottawa.ca by March 31, In advance of the Primer, I would also like to take a moment to provide residents with some information pertaining to how planning is conducted within the City of Ottawa. This week, I encourage residents to review some background information on what is a Consent to Sever or a Minor Variance. For more information on Planning and Development Applications, you can also review that here. -Shad A full detailed invitation with agenda is available for review here.

2 Page 2 Keeping You Informed Waste Management Update As previously mentioned in my column, Waste Management (WM) and the Province of Ontario recently made the decision to allow waste from Quebec, particularly the Outaouais, Abitibi-Temiscamingue and Laurentide areas, to be processed at the West Carleton Environmental Centre (WCEC). Further to this, the City of Ottawa s legal staff in coordination with Mayor Watson, Councillor El-Chantiry and myself, provided a leave of appeal to the Ministry of Environment to amend these changes. This week, I am pleased to share the good news that my office has heard back from Waste Management that following discussions with the City and the Ministry, WM has elected to not proceed with their proposal to include waste from portions of Quebec within the service area and that they will as soon as practicable take such steps as are necessary to amend the EA accordingly. I would like to thank the mayor and community members along with my Councillor colleagues who provided comments that helped to bring this decision to fruition. This was an accomplishment resulting from the cumulative efforts of our community members standing up for our neighbourhoods and our environment. I am happy to hear that WM has recognized the City s priority to limit waste received to Ottawa and Lanark County while current EA recommendations include that of all of Ontario. With that in mind, I believe that it is important to reaffirm my support for the community s opposition to any expansion of the Carp landfill. Potter s Key Construction Update I would like to take a moment to share another update regarding construction of the Potter s Key site. I have been advised that work is running further behind schedule than anticipated. The new date that blasting is expected to be complete by is now Friday, April 28 th. The updated Potter s Key construction schedule is as follows: Rock Removal January 15 th April 28 th, 2017 Rock Crushing April June 30 th, 2017 Servicing (Sewers & Roads) February December 2017 (entire subdivision) House Construction August 2017 to December 2019 First Homeowner Moved-In March 2018

3 Keeping You Informed Page 3 Some residents have expressed concern regarding what to do should they potentially experience damage due to blasting. As it relates to process, the City regulates blasting through the Construction Specifications which speak to the pre-blast survey requirements (all structures within 75m) and the requirement for a third party blasting consultant to monitor the blasts to make sure the peak vibrations are in compliance. I encourage concerned residents to send an including photos and a description of any prospective damage to Kevin Lamer, Program Manager, Development Inspection at Kevin.Lamer@ottawa.ca with CC to me at Shad.Qadri@ottawa.ca. Residents also have the option to submit a legal claim into the City if they are not pleased with the response from City staff or the developer, you can find more information regarding this process here. For more information you may contact my office or visit my web site at You are also welcome to contact the Minto Communities Construction Manager, Jean-Michel Le Blanc at jleblanc@minto.com, In addition you can reach out to Domenic Idone as the secondary contact for Minto at didone@minto.com or Tri-pole at 145 Iber Rd Shared Network Canada (SNC) is proposing a 50m tri-pole communication tower to be constructed at 145 Iber Rd. The tower will be used to offer space to multiple cellular carriers to enhance and support their networks. A small fenced area with a walk-in cabinet will be constructed at the base of the installation. A public meeting will be held at the Main Hall of the Goulbourn Recreational Complex (1500 Shea Rd) on Wednesday, April 12 th to help answer resident questions and concerns regarding the project.

4 Page 4 Keeping You Informed This meeting structure is as follows: 7:00 to 7:30pm: Open House 7:30 to 8:00pm: Presentation on the project 8:00 to 8:45pm: Q&A 8:45 to 9:00pm: Final wrap up I highly encourage any residents who live in the area to join this meeting and share their thoughts surrounding the project. I also encourage all residents to review the public notification package for this project in its entirety here. New Stittsville Bus Shelters/Pads As part of the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF), provided by the Federal Government, OC Transpo will be able to provide additional new bus shelters and bus pads, and make improvements to bus stops on roadways with a rural cross section. Construction will take place during the 2017 construction season. In Ward 6, the following improvements are planned: Shelters: Hazeldean / Lowe s West Ridge Dr (East side) & Abaca NS Pads: West Ridge / Bell West Ridge / Renshaw Stittsville Main / Kimpton Granite Ridge / Cinnabar Rural Stop Improvements: Carp (East side) / Rothbourne NS Fernbank (South side) / Arrowwood NS Fernbank (North side) / Cherry NS Fernbank N / Sunnyside NS I am happy to hear that several locations in Stittsville will be receiving these new OC Transpo improvements and I look forward to seeing them once they are installed.

5 Keeping You Informed Page 5 Sanctuary City This week at Community and Protective Services Committees, the idea of a Sanctuary City was on the agenda for discussion. 29 speakers registered to make their voices heard on the subject and although no specific motion was put on the table, discussion proceeded around the ideology of declaring Ottawa officially safe for undocumented residents to partake in City services including emergency services and health care. This is a topic that has been circulating for some time since early February and was brought forward by one of my colleagues. As the notion is understood now, I do still believe that Ottawa, as it stands, is already a welcoming and accepting home to all and that items pertaining immigration status are best left in the hands of the Federal government. Moreover, if we were to proceed with the sanctuary city idea, staff did suggest that there may be possible cost attached. For a culmination of these reasons, I will not be in support of this motion. That said, I am interested to see how this week s discussion plays out if/when it transitions into a possible motion that moves to Council. GRC Renaming + Stittsville Park Commemorative Naming Update Also at Community and Protective Services Committee this week, a report recommendation was approved that will be moving to Council next week to sell the naming rights of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex (GRC) to Cardel Homes. Similar to what has happened at other City recreation facilities such as the Minto Recreation Complex in Barrhaven or the Richcraft Recreation Complex in Kanata, the GRC, located at 1500 Shea Rd would be renamed the Cardel Rec Goulbourn. Unlike other facilities, I negotiated with City Staff and Cardel Home to ensure that the name Goulbourn remain intact to honour our area s rich historical background. Cardel Homes has proposed to pay the City $600,000 (plus HST) over 15 years to acquire the naming rights. The offer will provide the City with $40,000 (plus HST) annually which will be applied against the Council approved target for sponsorship revenues. The arena, pool, meeting rooms,

6 Page 6 Keeping You Informed outdoor fields and other components of the complex are not affected by the naming proposal. As such, the names of the Matt Bradley Arena and the Erica Wiebe Gymnasium will remain the same. While I would like to see the name of the GRC remain as it stands, this additional revenue will greatly benefit the City moving forward. I do encourage residents to review the report in its entirety here and to comments to me prior to next week s Council meeting at Shad.Qadri@ottawa.ca The Committee also approved two commemorative naming proposals to recognize Stittsville residents by naming future parks located in the Abbotsville Development in their honour. If City Council concurs, one future park will be named Lee Boltwood Park in recognition of extensive community service, and another will be named Susanna Kemp Park for historical significance to the community. Stittsville Appreciation Award Nominations Open! Time is quickly running out as the nomination period for the 9 th Annual Stittsville Appreciation Awards closes April 16 th. Community contributions deserve recognition. I highly encourage all residents who would like to acknowledge one of our standout citizens, youth, senior or business to fill out an application form and bring their special contributions forward. It could be anyone a neighbur, a friend, or even a family member take the time to show someone that their contributions are appreciated! Nominations must be received by Sunday April 16 th! The Roger Griffiths Memorial Citizen of the Year is awarded to an individual who best exemplifies community involvement and participation. The Senior of the Year is awarded in recognition of a senior citizen who has made a significant and longstanding contribution to our community. The Youth of the Year is presented to an individual who contributes leadership, volunteer service, serves as a peer example, and has overcome personal challenges or responds in an emergency situation. The Business of the Year is awarded to a Stittsville business that has contributed significantly to our quality of life. Last year s winners include Jo-Anne Ilkiw, Phil Sweetnam, Ella Sultan, and Jo-Jo s Pizza. This year, it could be someone you

7 Keeping You Informed Page 7 nominate! For further qualifications on these awards, I encourage you to visit my website. Winners will be announced at the Appreciation Awards celebrations, which will be held on Tuesday May 16 th commencing at 7:00pm at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex. I encourage you to fill out the attached nomination form and it to me at Shad.Qadri@ottawa.ca or print the form for either drop off at my ward office in the Goulbourn Recreation Complex or mailed to 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1J1. Please include a detailed, written submission outlining why you are nominating a particular individual or business. Kanata-Carleton Cultural Festival - Volunteers needed Are you looking to volunteer for a community event, are you interested in the arts, do you have volunteer hours you need to complete? Then consider volunteering for the Kanata-Carleton Cultural Festival! This unique full-day, free festival will be packed with a lineup of performances, displays and activities provided by the area's local talent, all with Canadian-themed music and art! May 27 Outdoor Venue: Sandwell Green Park 10:00 am 5 pm Indoor Venue: Earl of March Secondary School School Foyer: 12 pm- 9:30 pm Auditorium Daytime Performances: 12:00 pm 5 pm (Free First Come Basis) Auditorium Evening Concert: 6:30 pm 9:30 pm (Free First Come Basis) Join in the excitement and be a part of making history at our Canada 150th celebration. To register as a volunteer, you can access the application on-line at Applications are due April 30th, If you have any questions about the event, please kanatacarletonculturalfestival@gmail.com

8 Page 8 Keeping You Informed Stittsville Scout and Guide Spring Food Drive I am happy to let residents know that the Annual Scout and Guide Spring Food Drive will be taking place from April The Uniformed Youth of Stittsville's Scout Sections and Guide Units will be going door-to-door, collecting non-perishable food items and/or cash donations for the benefit of The Stittsville Food Bank. The generosity of Stittsville residents is once again being counted on to ensure the success of this Food Drive. The youth should not be knocking/ringing on doors past 8:30 PM, but enthusiasm sometimes gets the better of time keeping. Please put a clear notice on your front door (near the bell) if you don t want to be disturbed and/or leave canned goods outside your door (if you wish), but please bear in mind the above mentioned enthusiasm of the youth if they miss the sign. The Spring Food Drive is a necessity to re-fill the shelves of the Stittsville Food Bank after a long winter. I highly encourage all residents to have a non-perishable food item on hand to help contribute to the health and wellbeing of our most vulnerable. JUNO Awards Week The 46 th Annual JUNO Awards are taking place Sunday, April 2 nd, and this year, they are coming to the Canadian Tire Centre located in Stittsville! Hosted by Bryan Adams and Russell Peters and featuring performances by Shawn Mendes, Alessia Cara, Sarah McLachlan, Billy Talent, The Arkells, The Strumbellas, A Tribe Called Red, Ruth B, Dallas Smith, and July Talk, this is an event you certainly won t want to miss. The ceremony begins at 6:30 PM and, for those who prefer to watch at home, will also be broadcasted live on CTV. As with any major event, I would like to remind residents that minor road closures will be taking place the day of the event. Cyclone-Taylor Blvd between Huntmar Drive and Fran Finnigan Way will be closed between 12:30-10:30 PM April 2 nd. JUNO CUP + OTHER EVENTS

9 Keeping You Informed Page 9 Ottawa 2017 also has a whole slew of great events already underway for Juno Week! The 14 th annual Juno Cup will take place on Friday, March 31 st 7:30 at the TD Place Arena. This interesting matchup pits NHL Greats: Daniel Alfredsson, Paul Coffey, Chris Phillips, Gary Roberts, and more against Juno music champions such as: Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), Sam Roberts, Jon Gallant (Billy Talent), Kathleen Edwards, and Darryl James (The Strumbellas). This hockey/music alliance will join forces to support MusiCounts in a celebrity hockey game you need to see to believe. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Beyond this, there is also JUNOfest, JUNO Fan Fare, and the JUNO Songwriting Circle all slated to be excellent celebrations of Canadian music. I am thrilled about all of the spectacular entertainment scheduled for JUNO week and am happy to see so many Canadian artistic talents gathered in the nation s capital. I hope to see many of you at the festivities. For more information, please visit Bid process comes to an end for 2021 Canada Summer Games The 2021 Canada Summer Games will be played in Niagara Region, thus bringing to an end our community s proud effort to bring the games to Ottawa. The announcement was made this week in Toronto by the Canada Games Council. In addition to City staff, more than 100 stakeholders have been involved with Ottawa s bid process, including business and tourism leaders, sporting event experts, and arts and culture organizations. The effort was led by the Ottawa 2021 Canada Summer Games Bid Committee, co-chaired by Cyril Leeder and Sue Holloway. Local sports fans still have plenty to look forward to in Ottawa, with several major sporting events still on the calendar for 2017 alone, including: Canadian Track and Field Championships Canadian Pacific LPGA Women s Open CFL s 105 th Grey Cup Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings Olympic Curling Trials

10 Page 10 Keeping You Informed Scotiabank NHL100 Classic outdoor hockey game Although I am disappointed that Ottawa was not selected as the winning bid, I would like to send my sincere congratulations to the Niagara Region and all other competing cities for all of the hard work they put into the selection process. The excitement generated as a part of this campaign truly shows the dedication that Canadians put into our athletics. City of Ottawa named one of Canada s Best Diversity Employers For the sixth consecutive year, the City of Ottawa has been named one of Canada s Best Diversity Employers in a competition that recognizes organizations for their exceptional workplace diversity and inclusion programs. The winners were selected by editors at Mediacorp and are featured in a special section of this week s Globe and Mail. The competition judges recognized the City for its commitment to reflect, in its workforce, the diversity of the Ottawa community, including the following initiatives: Hosting an annual AccessAbility Day event to offer residents an opportunity to provide feedback on issues related to accessibility and learn about City initiatives and programs; Ensuring that all City owned and operated spaces and facilities are inclusive and accessible, with its Accessibility Design Standards; Championing diversity internally by having each City department create and implement their own diversity plan; Welcoming new Canadians through an immigration strategy that includes employment initiatives and economic development programs such as the Annual Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards, to recognize the achievements of new Canadians, and the Professional Internship for Newcomers Program, which provides temporary work placements for newcomers. As a member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, I am thrilled to hear that Ottawa has remained consistent in our efforts to maintain inclusion and accessibility as one of our top priorities. I am proud of the inclusivity of our City and I will continue working to ensure that this record continues far into the future. Young at Art I would like to take a moment to let residents know about a unique art exhibition taking place in April.

11 Keeping You Informed Page 11 Young at Art 2017 is an exceptional opportunity for Ottawa visual artists between the ages of 12 and 19 to gain recognition for their artistic efforts and abilities within their communities through the experience of a citywide, juried art exhibition. Some of Ottawa s best young artists will be recognized at Young at Art 2017 exhibitions and awards ceremonies to be held at community galleries citywide. Works selected for Young at Art 2017 will be displayed beginning April 20, A vernissage (opening reception) will be held at each gallery to celebrate the artists who took part in the exhibition process. Prizes for outstanding work in various categories will be presented at a city wide awards ceremony, for all three exhibitions, at Centrepointe Theatres. West Exhibition (Participants from wards 4, 5, 6, 7 & 23) Date: April 20 to May 14, 2017 Location: Kanata Civic Art Gallery John Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive Vernissage: April 27, 2017, 7 p.m. East Exhibition (Participants from wards 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20) Date: April 20 to May 15, 2017 Location: Shenkman Arts Centre Trinity Art Gallery 245 Centrum Boulevard, Shenkman Arts Centre, Lower Level Vernissage: April 23, 2017, 7 p.m. Central Exhibition (Participants from wards 3, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, & 22) Date: April 20 to May 14, 2017 Location: Atrium Gallery and Nepean Fine Arts League Gallery, 101 Centrepointe Drive Vernissage: April 25, 2017, 7 p.m. Citywide Awards Ceremony (participants from all wards) Date: Location: Thursday, May 4, 2017, 7 p.m. Centrepointe Theatres 101 Centrepointe Dr. Young at Art began 21 years ago and has grown into a citywide event with the participation of youth artists from east, west and central Ottawa. Last year s call to artists received submissions of artwork from 379 young artists representing 50 Ottawa schools. Congratulations to all youths participating in this event and good luck. I hope that all residents have an opportunity to support some of our young and talented artists. For more information, please visit Ottawa.ca/youngatart

12 Page 12 Keeping You Informed Paint it Up! Following the success of last year s Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) outdoor mural painting project, Paint it Up! is returning again for 2017 and applications are now being accepted. Applications will be received until 4:00 PM, Tuesday April 4 th for any outdoor mural art projects that supports graffiti prevention, youth empowerment, community safety and the beautification of Ottawa neighbourhoods. Projects must contribute to a clean, safe and beautiful city by engaging neighbourhoods and youth in a constructive learning process to create murals to prevent or deter graffiti. This is a fantastic initiative that has resulted in a number of beautiful community murals that youth can feel proud of and I encourage any residents with an inclination for art to submit an application. For more information about funding, program guidelines and application form, please visit There will also be two useful information sessions taking place: Tuesday, March 7 1:30 3:00 p.m. City Hall 110 Laurier Avenue West 2 nd floor Colonel By room Wednesday, March 8 5:30 7 p.m. Foster Farm Community Centre 1065 Ramsey Crescent (off Pinecrest Rd) The Boardroom To confirm attendance, please RSVP by cpo@ottawa.ca or leave a message at ext

13 Keeping You Informed Page 13 STEP Results for Jan and Feb The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) focused on following too closely and stop sign violations during the month of January, resulting in 295 charges being laid against road users. STEP focused on vehicle occupant restraints and red light running during the month of February, resulting in 451 charges being laid against road users. Targeted enforcement theme Resulting charges Ottawa Resulting charges Gatineau Follow too close 21 6 Stop sign violations Total charges during January Vehicle occupant restraints Red light running Total charges during February The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program helps to raise awareness of easily preventable traffic violations to help to keep our roads safe. It operates in coordination with the Safer Roads Ottawa Program, a partnership between Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Public Health and the Transportation Services Department, committed to preventing or eliminating road deaths and serious injuries for all people in the City of Ottawa, through culture change, community engagement, and development of a sustainable safe transportation environment. Be a Donor April is "Be A Donor" Month and now is the perfect time for residents to consider registering themselves for organ donation. There are 4585 Canadians waiting for an organ donation and while many Canadians qualify for the organ donation program,

14 Page 14 Keeping You Informed only 17% of Canadians become donors when they die. 1 organ donor can save up to 8 lives and enhance the lives of 75 others through tissue donation. I highly encourage all residents to review the following infographic poster below and visit for more information: Meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week All public meetings will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. Ottawa Police Services Board Finance and Audit Committee - Monday, April 3, 10 a.m. Richmond Room Boys and Girls Club Ongoing Funding Auctions Proceeds Account

15 Keeping You Informed Page 15 Ottawa Board of Health - Monday, April 3, 5 p.m., Champlain Room Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report Ottawa Public Health s 2016 Annual Report Healthy Eating, Active Living: Protecting Vulnerable Populations Through Restrictions in Marketing of Foods and Beverages Quality Improvement Plan for Ottawa Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Delegation of Authority Contracts Awarded for the Period of July 1 to December 31, 2016 Information Previously Distributed (IPD) - Action Plan Towards Smoke-Free Ottawa Hospitals Finance and Economic Development Committee - Tuesday, April 4, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room 2016 Information Management City of Ottawa Archives Annual Report and Records Retention and Disposition By-law Amendments 2016 Year-End MFIPPA Report Summary 2017 City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan Update Report Appointments to the Kanata Central Business Improvement Area Board of Management Appointment to the Westboro Village Improvement Area Board of Management Status Update Finance and Economic Development Committee Inquiries and Motions For the period ending March 21, Budgets and Special Levies for Business Improvement Areas and Sparks Street Mall Authority General Accounts Write-offs 2016 and Repayment and Extension Agreements Executed in Tax Ratios and Other Tax Policies Report on Budget Expenses Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09 Delegation of Authority Acquisition and Sale of Land and Property October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 (4 th Quarter) Revitalization of the ByWard and Parkdale Markets New Management Model and Governance Structure Transportation Committee - Wednesday, April 5, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Business Improvement Area (BIA) Anti-Graffiti Grant Program Kitchissippi Parking Strategy On-Street Parking Regulation Change Policy Policy for Posting a 30 Km/H Speed Limit on an Existing Roadway Lansdowne Transportation Monitoring Operations Committee (LTMOC) 2016 Update Final Report Status Update Transportation Committee Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending March 28, 2017 Designation of a Community Safety Zone on Castlefrank Road

16 Page 16 Keeping You Informed Orléans Boulevard Speed Reduction from Navan Road to Silverbirch Street/Longleaf Drive Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee - Thursday, April 6, 10 a.m., The Chamber, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive Status Update Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Inquiries and Motions - For the Period Ending March 30, 2017 (Ward City Wide) Zoning By-law Amendment 3856, 3866, 3876 Navan Road (Ward 19 Cumberland) Waiver of fees associated with closure of unopened road allowance - Cable Crescent (Ward 21 Rideau-Goulbourn) All Way Stop Control at the intersection of Osgoode Main Street and Elizabeth Street and at the intersection of Osgoode Main Street and Gordon Murdock Road (Ward 20 - Osgoode)