CITY COUNCILLOR / CONSEILLER MUNICIPAL

River Ward Community Bulletin June 2015 Proudly serving the residents of Festivals and Special Events in River Ward Outside of the downtown core, River staff and security plan, emergency Ward hosts more festivals and special plan, parking plan, noise issues, etc. events than any other ward in the For every festival I have been a part of City of . already in 2015, I have reviewed all River Ward hosts major events such bylaw complaints from years past. I as the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon am also in communication with the Boat Festival (June 25-28, 2015), local Riverside Park Community and HOPE Beach Volleyball Tournament Recreation Association (RPCRA) on the (July 11, 2015), The Ottawa Lebanese east side of the Rideau River and the Festival (July 15-19, 2015), Greek Fest and Area Residents Ottawa (August 13-23, 2015), and Association (CHARA) on the west side many events associated with the of the river regarding past Rideau Canoe Club. Smaller one day history. Although I do not have the events at Mooney’s Bay or Hog’s authority to grant or deny permission Back are normally, but not always, for an event to take place on city associated with a charitable property, I do have a significant say as RIVER WARD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS COME TOGETHER fundraising event, religious or the local Councillor. By raising past On January 29th, 2015 I fulfilled one of my campaign promises by bringing together cultural celebration. issues that have been identified by the representatives from each of River Ward’s Community Associations to create the local community, I am able to work River Ward Council. The intent of the gathering was for all associations to meet one The City of Ottawa now requires with city officials to ensure a plan is in another, share contacts, informally discuss matters in each neighbourhood and share events of a certain size to participate place to address outstanding matters. best practices. I am happy to report that since that meeting, there has been in a SEAT program. The Special continued collaboration and support between the associations. I look forward to Events Advisory Team (SEAT) will If there are issues pertaining to the facilitating the sharing of ideas and open communications during my tenure in office. convene an annual meeting with the various special events that take place festival organizers and all city in River Ward this year, please contact departments that need to provide my office to share your concerns. If input to the planning of the events, you need immediate assistance from including my office. For each and the Bylaw Department, please call Green Bin use in every festival, their site plan is 3-1-1 to file a complaint. reviewed which contains a thorough the Summertime outline of the specifics of the event, One of the most effective residential waste programs in Ottawa’s history has been the green bin program that collects residential organic waste for composting and diverts it away from the landfill, saving taxpayers millions of dollars over the long-term. Green bin waste is collected on a weekly basis. Regular household waste (garbage) is collected every two weeks and blue box and black box recycling alternates every other week. During the election campaign, I committed to costing out weekly garbage pick-up in the summer months. While this isn’t financially feasible at this time, I haven’t abandoned this possibility.

I have heard from many residents of the challenges associated with using the green bin, particularly in the summer months. Here are a few tips to keep it clean and to reduce insect and rodent penetration:

Keep it clean  Line your Green Bin with flyers, a couple sheets of newspaper or yard waste paper Cleaning up the Capital—Spring Campaign bags to keep it clean. I would like to thank the many groups and individuals within River Ward who  Rinse your Green Bin with a garden hose from time to time, especially if you don’t participated in this year’s Spring Clean up the Capital campaign. Local teams line your bin with paper. covered many areas in the ward, doing their part to keep our community clean  Rinse your green bin with lemon juice, vinegar or baking soda to reduce odours and green. In total, there were 47 teams with 2986 participants registered from and keep bugs out. River Ward. Seen above, I was pleased to join the Community  Ice is nice. Keeping your meat or fish scraps in the freezer until collection day Association team who cleaned up Alexander Park on Saturday, April 25th. helps reduce odours.

Keep animals and bugs away  City Hall 613-580-2486 Sprinkle a strong smelling biodegradable repellent such as vinegar or detergent on your cart will help keep pests away. [email protected]  Remember to lock the lid to keep animals out of your green bin.  Put salt or vinegar on maggots to kill them. If maggots appear in the green bin, a Ward Office 613-260-2258 fly has laid eggs on some exposed food waste. Friday only, 8:30-4:30pm  Peppermint oil, cayenne or chili pepper or hot sauce can act as anti- gnawing repellents and help deter animals from taking an interest in 3320 Paul Anka Dr your green bin. River Ward / Quartier Rivière -Riverside Park Pour Community Centre une version en française, s’il vous plaît appelez 613-580-2486 Development Projects in River Ward River Ward’s

houses on this site. Preliminary work 1110 Fisher Avenue Active has begun this spring and Concept construction is expected to last in to Community 2016. I have worked with the construction company, local residents, the school trustee and Associations principal of Fielding Drive PS to mitigate safety issues for students and As a former community association pedestrians as the construction site is member and President myself for located right beside the school. many years, I value and appreciate 3358 Riverside Drive – The owner of the great work that River Ward’s the property has informed me of his community associations do on our intentions to redevelop this property. behalf. As such, I would like to take His proposal may include the this opportunity to personally thank Although River Ward is a mature, established community in the construction of twelve homes on this the women and men who volunteer heart of Ottawa, we have our fair share of new development. parcel of land, which would include their time to make our local Here is an update of some recent initiatives: the demolition of the existing house communities a great place to live and which has not been inhabited for play. 770 Brookfield Road – This site was 660 Hunt Club Road – Otto’s BMW many years. The quantity of homes under consideration for three has requested via a site plan and their proximity to existing homes, Please join me in thanking our current apartment buildings, to be marketed application to expand their current as well as other issues, have caused Presidents: and geared towards post secondary location, which would include a two- concern in the community. students. I hosted a public meeting on storey building, additional parking to Carleton Heights: Ed Chaplin 880 Thorndale Road – Ecole George February 2 to link the local the west and a possible third entry Carlington: Sarah Dalle (outgoing) Etienne Cartier will expand their community with the developer and to point off Hunt Club. On May 11, Central Park: Klaus Kollenberg current school to provide additional listen to concerns. At this time, the Councillor Deans and I hosted a public Hunt Club: John Sankey classrooms, a childcare centre and proposal has been placed on hold by meeting to listen to our affected Ridgemont: Frank Licari expanded parking lot. Construction is the developer with no news on communities. At the time this Riverside Park: Dave Hutchinson expected to commence in July and timelines moving forward. When any community bulletin went to print, I continue through the end of the information becomes available I will had strong reservations with the Your local community association calendar year. be sure to keep the community proposal for an additional access lane would value your presence at one of updated. off Hunt Club and for the need of an 3071 Riverside Drive – Former their future meetings. If you would expanded parking lot. Location of Bayview PS like to be connected to your 1110 Fisher Avenue – City Council has neighbourhood association, please The City of Ottawa owns the ten acres approved the zoning application for 948 Hunt Club Road – City Council in contact my office. the construction of 9 houses. I hosted March approved the application to of land commonly referred to as the a public meeting on February 19 for construct a sister, low-rise apartment former location of Bayview the community to listen to the building, beside the existing low-rise PS. Acquired in 2008, the City bought developer’s plans and for me to listen apartment building. In January, I the land to control ownership and to the concerns of the provided a detailed community zoning and to provide the community Visits to River community. This proposal replaces a bulletin to nearby residents for their with opportunities to share their much more invasive apartment tower information and to seek their vision of the site. The former City Ward Businesses that was rejected before I took feedback. Councillor for River Ward hosted On April 7 and 8, I visited and met office. I will work with the local extensive public consultation 2970 McCarthy Road – The existing with every business owner/manager community once this project regarding the future uses of this land house was relocated in 2014 and the of the stores along Merivale Road commences in 2016. and a tentative concept plan Committee of Adjustment approved between Kirkwood Ave and Carling incorporating low density and the application to construct four Ave. medium density housing, as well as a 2-acre soccer pitch was Later that same month, on April 26, I established. Since that time, no visited and met with every business Carlington Mini-Library launch action has been taken on this file. In owner/manager of the stores in September 2015, I plan to conduct Riverside Park, mainly the Ridgewood celebrated on May 9th one final round of consultation with Mall, and those along Riverside Drive the community on this matter and and Brookfield Road. then authorize City staff to commence In addition to introducing myself and proceedings to amend the zoning for stressing that I will do what I can to the land. This would eventually lead ensure they are as successful as to the land being sold. possible in the community, You may ask why I feel it is necessary I listened to their concerns to reopen the matter for more about various issues in consultation. My answer to you is the neighbourhood. simple. Before I authorize one of the Each business was largest pieces of available land in provided with a handy River Ward for partial development, I City of Ottawa want to be assured that I am on the Business Contacts same page as the local card. If you would community. As such, a two-page like one, please call information bulletin will be circulated, my office at including the current plan as 613-580-2486. identified above and other options that have been brought to my Let’s do our part and support our attention. When I am comfortable local businesses! the immediate community and I are On May 9, it was my honour to join the opening ceremony included the on the same page, we will move this Mayor Jim Watson, community girls of the community who provided a project forward together. association leaders, neighbours and dance performance and bake sale. local children in officially opening the I want to thank everyone who 2015 Household Hazardous Waste Depots Carlington Mini-Library at the attended the opening ceremony and To help you dispose of these products safely, the City of Ottawa operates several Alexander Community Centre. The especially the volunteers who made one-day Household Hazardous Waste Depots for City of Ottawa residents. Mini-Library, or book-box, is a free, the event possible. This is yet another Depot hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. outdoor, book-lending library that community-led project that makes residents can freely use as often as Sunday, June 14, 2015—BFI Navan Facility, 3354 Navan Road Carlington such a great place to live. they wish. Many thanks to Anna Du Sunday, June 28, 2015—Fallowfield Park & Ride Vent who was the main organizer of Sunday, August 23, 2015—Waste Management, 254 Westbrook Road this project and to Rick Lane who was Sunday, September 13, 2015—Tunney's Pasture, 251 Sir Frederick Banting the carpenter who built the book Saturday, October 3, 2015—Drain-All Ltd., 2705 Stevenage Drive lending box. Sunday, October 25, 2015—Fallowfield Park & Ride The box was painted by the Girls Just For more information on the City of Ottawa’s Household Hazardous Waste Want to Have Fun Club to give it a Disposal programs, visit the city website at Ottawa.ca/HHW youthful look and feel. In addition, This bulletin features three of the six community associations in River Ward, with the remaining three to be featured in the Autumn 2015 bulletin. The space below is provided to the local community associations to communicate with you. The content has been submitted. The Hunt Club Community Organization HCCO Executive largest complex of Asian markets and John Sankey, President services in Ottawa. 613-260-0317, [email protected] We maintain a website hunt-club.ncf.ca, Twitter: @HuntClubCA Facebook and Twitter accounts, publish Website: Hunt-Club.ncf.ca a community newsletter written, edited Mailing Address: and distributed by volunteers, have Hunt Club Community Organization adopted several of our parks and Hunt 3093 Uplands Drive Club Creek, and are trying out free Ottawa, ON K1V 9T6 monthly community lectures on health safety and community matters that The Hunt Club Community Organization precede our community meetings. area is just north of the airport and Councillor Brockington on hand to help open the new Hampton Inn in the Hunt Club neighbourhood, joined by Mayor Jim Watson and includes about 12,000 residents living in A major long-term concern is to Councillor . affluent households to -co ops to Ottawa maintain our portions of Hunt Club Road Community Housing. We're blessed with and Riverside Drive as efficient, reliable lots of public green space and safe living arterials in order to protect our living maintain our access to the rest of Ottawa. Our major current areas; our businesses include the 2nd- areas from cut-through traffic and to concern is to revitalize Paul Landry Park, which was devastated by the clearing of ash trees last winter.

Carleton Heights and Area Residents Association (CHARA) CHARA Executive has been up to for the past few months. Ed Chaplin, President We hope all of our neighbours will be [email protected] able to join us.

If you'd like to be involved, or if you Twitter: @CarletonHeightsARA have a skill which you think would Website: www.carletonheights.org benefit your community, we are looking

for more volunteers! Currently CHARA is In October, 2014 the Carleton Heights looking for community representatives and Area Residents Association (CHARA) to fill the roles of Rink Supervisors and elected a new board of directors to Rink Maintenance for the 2015/16 year; revamp and reinvigorate our long Treasurer (must be a resident of standing and beloved residents Carleton Heights), Event Planner, and association. The board wasted no time Director. Whether you have lived in in setting off with our community Carleton Heights for a few months, initiatives which included managing the years, or decades we would love to hear rink at Carleton Heights Park, hosting from you, as we are a not for profit the February Frolic winter carnival, organization funded by our community donating $1000 to Carleton Heights events and private donations. public school parent council, and re- writing our strategic plan. Look for more information about our CHARA's next event will be the Kick off upcoming events and initiatives, on our be sure you are staying up to date with what we're working to Summer Party, on June 26th from 5- website www.carletonheights.org, email on for our community! 9pm. This will be a great event to get us at [email protected] and out of the house, have some fun, meet follow us on twitter We rely on our residents to keep us going, we hope to hear your neighbours, and see what CHARA (CarletonHeightsARA) and Facebook to from you soon!

neighbourhood, creating a festive spirit front of Alexander Community Centre. Bring your gently and lots of great deals all around used books at any time! Carlington!  Hosted the 4th Annual Carlington Cup – our homegrown Come out on June 6 to enjoy the shinny hockey tournament – as well as a mini-shinny for community spirit and hunt for a new kids treasure. We hope to see friends and  Co-hosted the 1st Carlington Arts Festival and 4th Annual Carlington CA neighbours from across River Ward! Family Fun Day with the Carlington Arts Initiative Sarah Dalle, President (outgoing) About the Carlington Community  Produced a Primer to inform residents about the Official [email protected] Association Plan Zoning Review and provided input into the Infill II By The CCA is a volunteer powered not-for- -law with the aim of preserving the character of the Twitter: @CarlingtonCA profit dedicated to building a greener, neighbourhood Website: CarlingtonCommunity.org safer, better Carlington. We organize  Renewed our adoption of Alexander Park and organized community events, monitor urban tulip bulb plantings and park clean-ups Carlington’s Annual Yard & Plant Sale: planning issues relevant to Carlington,  Began planning for a memorial to veterans to be located Come celebrate spring on Saturday, promote greening activities and support at Harrold Place Park June 6, 8.30 am – 12.30 pm! initiatives of interest to Carlington The first Saturday of every June, residents. We would love to have you involved! Here is how: Carlington residents put on offer a Here is a sampling of our activities from  Contact [email protected] with your diverse array of perennials and annuals, 2014-15: idea or for more information as well as a wide range of other yard sale  Organized River Ward’s only All–  Come to a CCA meeting or event: items that attract bargain hunters from Candidates Debate for the 2014 www.carlingtoncommunity.org/events across the city. municipal elections  Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter: Centred around Harrold Place Park (near  Worked with Carlington volunteers www.carlingtoncommunity.org/get-involved/newsletter/ Carling & Merivale), residents equally set to design and launch a free take-a-  Follow us on Facebook or Twitter (and please share/re- up sales throughout the book/leave-a-book mini-library in tweet!) Royal Ottawa Local Woodlands Community to be Replanted Working Group This past winter three parks in River I am pleased to inform River Ward Ward (Ernie Calcutt, Marble and Paul residents that in partnership with the Landry) had significant tree removal Royal Ottawa Hospital and Councillor due to the emerald ash borer Jeff Leiper, I have, with their support, infestation. This tree removal created the Royal Ottawa Community shocked many residents by the sheer Working Group. This group will number of trees removed and the facilitate a discussion on an on-going amount of debris left behind. By basis with the hospital, two City working with the City’s Forestry Councillors and representatives from Department, I ensured that the the local community associations on contractor returned in the spring to matters that are of interest to all clear pathways and remove debris. It I was honoured to be the Master of Ceremonies at the March 30th opening of the members of the newly formed working is the City’s intention to replant in City of Ottawa Archives' 's Chronicles exhibit which was held in partnership group. these three parks this coming autumn with Brookfield High School. This exhibit featured the work of students from with native species. I appreciate your Ms. Erin Cain's Visual Arts program with 56 pieces in total that were displayed at the Ottawa Civic patience and understanding as our Archives from late March to mid-April. local parks rebound from this Hospital initiative. City of Ottawa Beach Information Relocation Please take a day this summer to visit one of Ottawa’s four great beaches. They are Britannia, Petrie Island, Westboro and River Ward’s Mooney’s Bay Beach. On November 3, 2014, the federal NCC Greenspace government announced plans to assist Excluding Westboro beach, washrooms and rentals are available from May 16 - with the relocation of the Ottawa Civic in River Ward September 7, 2015 between the hours of 10:30 - 9 pm Monday to Thursday and Hospital, currently located at 1053 On January 30 I met one-on-one with 10:30 - 7 pm Friday to Sunday. Lifeguards will be on duty daily, starting June 20th Carling Ave, to a 65-acre site directly the CEO of the National Capital until August 16th, 2015 from noon—7pm. across the road on Agriculture Canada Commission, Dr. Mark property. I have been working with Kristmanson. During our discussion Westboro Beach will be open June 20 until August 16, 2015, from noon - 7 pm other elected representatives as well about the vision for the NCC and their daily. as the Hospital to host a public (limited) involvement for the information session that will provide th upcoming 2017 150 birthday BEACH VOLLEYBALL the greater community with a better celebrations, I focused most of my  Volleyball net rentals: $15 per hour or $50 per day, stand up paddleboards sense of the hospital’s vision and time with him on the green-spaces $20 per hour. Inquire at any beach’s Lifeguard office. timelines for this project. This first within River Ward. In particular, we  Join a volleyball league. Call 613-580-2854 meeting was originally scheduled for talked about the Southern Corridor, April 30, 2015 but the Civic has the McCarthy Woods, the Rideau To book your event at the beach, contact City Wide Allocations at 613-580-2595 requested a postponement. When a River shoreline in the Revelstoke or e-mail [email protected]. date for a public meeting is re- community and a parcel of land established, I will ensure the Carlington beside the southbound on-ramp to Stay safe this summer community is notified promptly. If you the at Walkley  There is no substitute for your supervision! don’t live in Carlington and would like Road. I explained in depth, to be notified, please contact my  Always be within arms' reach of your children! particularly for the first three parcels office.  Drink lots of water, wear light-coloured clothing, a hat, and good sunglasses of land, what significant value the  Use waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more at least 30 minutes residents of River Ward place on Airport Parkway and Lester before sun exposure and remember to keep re-applying. these lands and how it is in the public For more Information, please contact the Seasonal Recreation Office at Road Widening Environmental interest to keep these lands in public 613-580-2590. Assessment Study hands. He agreed. That said, I plan to meet with Dr. Kristmanson on an Open House annual basis to ensure the wishes of June 17, 2015 local residents are respected. May I also take this opportunity to 6:00 to 8:30pm remind those of you whose properties hug NCC land to alert the NCC if there City Councillor (River Ward) Jim Durrell Recreation Centre Conseiller municipal (quartier Rivière) are any ash trees or other species that

need attention, to avoid any potential If I can be of assistance, please contact my office. Residents are encouraged to accidents in the future. Like the City Si je peux vous être utile, n’hésitez pas à come out to learn more about of Ottawa, the NCC is challenged to communiquer avec mon bureau. address the backlog of trees that this project and participate in 613-580-2486 require attention, but it would be the public consultation. [email protected] wise to flag any trees to them that are www.RileyBrockington.ca of concern.

Seniors’ Strawberry Social To ensure all residents have an opportunity to attend this year’s Seniors’ Strawberry Social, Councillor Brockington will be holding two celebrations, one on each side of the River! Thursday, June 18th, 1-3pm Friday, June 19th, 1-3pm Alexander Community Centre Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre 960 Silver Street 3320 Paul Anka Drive

Please RSVP for the Seniors’ Strawberry Social by contacting Sarah Barber, 613-580-2424 x19034 or by email at [email protected]

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