Newsletter Date Councillor’s Newsletter June 2, 2017
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Councillor’s View INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Stittsville Farmers Market Update 2 Dear Residents, Poole Creek Village Operations Update 3 City Chat: Coyote Information Session 3
Stittsville Sanitary Sewer Cleaning 4 Today, I had the pleasure of stopping by Sacred Wild Parsnip 4 Heart High School for their participation in the Kanata LRT Study Open House 5 …and more! Relay For Life.
For those of you who do not know, Relay For Foundation, or any of the several other
Life is a community based fundraising event worthwhile charitable fundraisers of your choice, organized by the Canadian Cancer Society. I would like to thank all residents who will be
Thanks in part to enthusiastic community taking the time this summer to participate in an volunteers, Relay for Life has been the biggest event, have sponsored someone who is, or show fundraising event in Canada for over 15 years their support on behalf of someone you know and has raised over $28 million toward cancer and love. Regardless of the cause, I appreciate all research. Each year, more than 5,000 Relay For you do.
Life events take place in over twenty countries.
I would also like to take this moment to I am always thrilled to see activism in the encourage all residents to get involved in one of community, particularly when large groups of these great initiatives. It only takes a moment to youth volunteers come together in an initiative take the first step. to promote change, raise funds, and support research for issues such as these. The first step you take toward improving the
lives of others is the most important. It is the
Cancer is a disease that affects us all and it is first step toward creating a world free from through great initiatives such as these that we horrible diseases such as cancer. On behalf the may continue to study it and learn to treat community, I would like to thank you for your victims across Canada. efforts.
Whether it be through the Relay for Life, the Thank you. Walk for Alzheimers, the Heart & Stroke -Shad
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Stittsville Farmer’s Market Update
I am happy to share that Village Square
Park located at Abbott Street and
Stittsville Main Street is in the process of acquiring a Farmer’s Market.
The market will be operated by Ottawa
Farmers’ Markets as they have expressed an interested in expanding their markets in the City and would work with local farmers and residents in the operation of a market in Stittsville. The idea of a Farmers’ Market in Stittsville has been raised in the past and there have been some markets in the past in the community. The suggestion of Village Square Park as a location came forward when the Ottawa Farmers’ Market approached me with the idea to operate a market in this location. I am very pleased with this proposal and look forward to market making its roots in Stittsville.
The Market is planned to open toward the end of June with more details to be released in my electronic newsletter as they come.
In the meantime, interested vendors are encouraged to visit http://ottawafarmersmarket.ca/about/become-a-vendor/ for more information on how to apply. Interested volunteers can also visit http://ottawafarmersmarket.ca/get-involve/
I would like to thank the Ottawa Farmer’s Market for looking at Stittsville to set up market and wish them the best of luck moving forward as I believe it is a great use of venue and results should be fruitful!
For questions, please visit http://ottawafarmersmarket.ca/contact/ or contact: Steph Kittmer, Manager, Ottawa Farmers' Market Association, 613-698-8657, [email protected].
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Poole Creek Village Operations Update
I have received notice that a commence work order has been issued for servicing in Poole Creek Village phase 2.
Blasting operations will commence on Monday and are expected to last approximately 2 weeks. The blasting sub-contractor is completing their pre-blasting surveys and is informing the community as well.
A full-size map plan of the blasting area relative to the existing community is attached here.
More information will be made available as it is provided to my office. City Chat: Coyotes information Session with Dr. Nick Stow
Over the last month, I have heard from several residents in different areas of the Stittsville community voicing concerns towards the presence of coyotes around their neighbourhoods.
On June 12th, I invite you to join me along with Dr. Nick Stow from the City’s Planning, Infrastructure & Economic Development Department, at the Stittsville Public Library from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for a public information session. Dr. Stow will discuss; the character and importance of Coyotes in maintaining a healthy eco-system, what we can do to as residents to co-exist, along with a number of other important points to consider. After Dr. Stow’s presentation there will be an opportunity to voice any concerns or questions that you may have.
As there is a limited capacity of 42 people in the Library’s Board room I ask that you kindly RSVP by 8th June should wish to attend the session. It will be on a first come first serve basis.
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Stittsville Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Schedule
With warmer weather upon us, the City of Ottawa is proceeding to clean out Sanitary Sewers across communities. Upon my office request I have been provided a list of Stittsville streets scheduled for cleaning next week June 5-9 which you can find attached here.
In case of backflow, affected households should be cognizant to ensure that toilet lids are kept closed during this time.
For more information related to the wastewater collection system and system cleaning, please visit http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-and-environment/wastewater-and-sewers/wastewater- collection-and-treatment
As more updates come regarding the rest of Stittsville, I will be certain to include them in my upcoming weekly electronic newsletters.
Wild Parsnip
The 2017 Wild Parsnip Program has now begun. Similar to last year, the goal is to reduce the growth of wild parsnip in areas that are highly infested while ensuring that environmentally sensitive areas and public safety are not adversely impacted.
Wild Parsnip is an invasive plant that is increasingly common within the City of Ottawa in areas of uncultivated land, roadside ditches, nature trails, as well as on and surrounding rural and residential properties.
Wild Parsnip may pose a health risk to humans. The plant sap contains chemicals that may cause skin and eye irritation and make the skin prone to burning and blistering when exposed to the sun. The blisters typically occur one to two days after contact with the plant. This can result in long-term scarring of the skin.
The best way to avoid contact with Wild Parsnip is to become familiar with what the plant looks like so you do not accidently come in contact with the plant.
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The program will use Clearview Herbicide (PCP #29752, containing aminopyralid and metsulfuron- methyl) and Truvist (PCP #30920, containing aminocyclopyrachlor and chlorsulfuron) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).
For more information on the city’s wild parsnip strategy, please visit http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-and-environment/plants-and-animals/invasive-species#wild- parsnip or contact 3-1-1.
Kanata LRT Extension EA Study Open House
I would like to advise residents that an Open House regarding the Kanata Light Rail Transit (LRT) Environmental Assessment (EA) Study will be held on Monday June 5th. The Open House will take place from 5:30- 8:30 PM, with a presentation at 6:30PM at the Kanata Recreation Complex, Hall A (100 Charlie Rogers Way).
An EA is conducted prior to all large projects within the City of Ottawa to ensure that the area being built or developed on will not be negatively impacted by the construction. This future extension of the LRT will connect from the Western Moodie Extension and will travel north of Highway 417 in Kanata and then will end at the Canadian Tire Centre in Stittsville. While the majority of this route will be located in Kanata it is important to note it will bring benefits to Stittsville and also the surrounding communities of West Carlton and Rideau-Goulbourn. The west-end Councillors have been working together on ensuring that the project timelines can be pushed forward to provide an increased level of transit service that is desperately needed to service Stittsville and our neighboring communities.
I would like to invite all residents to join the discussion regarding this phase of the LRT extension further into the west-end including Stittsville. For more information on this EA please visit here.
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Tim Hortons Camp Day
This week, I had the privilege of volunteering for the Tim Hortons Camp Day.
This is an excellent initiative in which every coffee purchase goes toward supporting children from low income families to attend a Tim Hortons Camp.
I would like to thank all residents who took the time to come out and support this great cause and for all of the hard workers at Tim Hortons for helping to contribute to the day’s success.
AccessAbility Day
This week, I had the pleasure of attending the City of Ottawa’s 14th annual AccessAbility Day.
AccessAbility day is an accessible initiatives showcase hosted each year by the City. The day’s celebrations focused on employment and were co-sponsored by the United Way's Employment Accessibility Resource Network (EARN). The City officially presented EARN with a proclamation declaring June 1, 2017 AccessAbility Day in Ottawa.
The event also recognized the François Dupuis Recreation Centre as it was inducted into the Rick Hansen Foundation’s Accessible Cities Award Circle of Excellence. The recognition from the Rick
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Hansen Foundation praised the Centre’s accessibility for all users, including those with mobility, vision and hearing disabilities.
As a member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, I am honoured to bear witness to the great steps forward we as a community undertake each and every day to create a City that is accessible to all residents.
I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre for all of their hard work in building an accessible work environment. I would also like to thank all those who were in attendance at the event as well as the Rick Hansen Foundation for their continued efforts to promoting accessibility across the Country, and EARN for their continued support.
Senior’s Canada Day Breakfast
Canada Day is once again upon the horizon and with it comes my annual Canada Day Seniors’ Breakfast!
If you are a senior citizen living in Stittsville, stop by the Sterling Howie Fire Hall on Stittsville Main Street to be served a delicious breakfast by the men and women of the Ottawa Fire Service. Food will be catered by Scrumptious Creative Catering.
As always, seating will be decided on a first come-first served basis. The reservation period is now OPEN. Please RSVP in advance as space will be limited. Doors will open at 8:00 AM.
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My office will be helping out the Stittsville Food Bank by accepting monetary donations or canned/boxed goods. Please always remember that before you donate to check the expiry date.
This is a great way for residents to meet together in their community and show off their national pride. To RSVP, simply email my office at [email protected] or call at 613-580-2476. Please let us know in advance if you require any special accommodations and who will be joining you. I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Stittsville Community Garage Sales
Garage Sale season in Stittsville has begun and here are just some of the multi-block sales organized by just some of our wonderful community volunteers and community associations!
More details are available on the event posters below. Some of the garage sales announced thus far for May include: Fairwinds – June 3rd from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Timbermere – June 3rd (various times) Deer Run – June 3rd from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Granite Ridge - June 3rd from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sable Run – June 24th and 25th
For an easy reference map of the communities in Stittsville, please click here.
If you are holding a community garage sale this summer, please do not hesitate to send me the details of your event at [email protected] and I would be happy to share the message in my newsletter.
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Concerts in the Park
I am pleased to share that the “Concerts in the Park” series is back again every Thursday night this summer.
This is a free event taking place exclusively in the Ottawa West communities. Entertainment will run from 7:00-8:30 PM and will be preceded by a cash only BBQ at 6:00 courtesy of local youth groups. All funds will support local youth initiatives.
Donations to CHEO will also be collected.
Shows will be taking place rain or shine so be sure to bring a lawn chair and enjoy!
Please find the locations, dates and performers listed below:
Fitzroy Provincial Park July 6th – John Henry and the Steel Driving Band July 13th – The Heartbeats July 20th – The Debenham Brothers July 27th – Ambush
Richmond Fair Board Grounds August 4th – Ambush August 11th – The Hashtags
Stittsville Abbott St. Park August 18th – The Heartbeats
For more information, please contact Beata Arsenault at 613-580-9696 ext 34488 or Mary Lou Davidson at 613- 580-2532 ext 20705.
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100 Years of Stittsville Lions - Flag Raising
The Stittsville District Lions Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary and residents are invited to join them as they ring in this incredible milestone with a flag- raising ceremony.
The event will take place Wednesday, June 7th at the Stittsville Lions Hall. Meet and greet begins at 5:00 with the flag raising ceremony to follow at 5:30. A BBQ will follow in the evening.
I hope that many residents are able to join this momentous occasion. Congratulations to all Lions, past, present, and future for making the Stittsville Lions Club a place for the community to gather.
Doors Open Ottawa is bigger and better than ever
This weekend, Ottawa residents and visitors have their annual opportunity to explore a side of Ottawa that is rarely available to the public. It’s Doors Open Ottawa 2017 and the list of buildings this year is longer than ever.
On June 3 and 4, you will have access, at no charge, to more than 150 buildings around the Ottawa region, including 39 buildings that were not part of last year’s event. Doors Open Ottawa offers something for everyone, from municipal facilities and government buildings to private businesses, artists’ studios and places of worship, to embassies and high commissions of countries from across the globe.
From Carp to Cumberland, over 80,000 visitors will explore some of the city's most interesting places. Some of the highlights this year:
Bank of Canada building Canadian Broadcasting Corporation The Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum Ottawa Hospital - Minimally Invasive Surgical Suites Parliament of Canada East Block Rideau Hall 10 embassies 37 churches and religious buildings
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Once again there will be a free accessible OC Transpo shuttle bus sponsored by the Ottawa Citizen. Nearly 70 participating buildings can be accessed from the eight stops on the shuttle loop, giving everyone a wide choice of amazing facilities that can be reached quickly without a vehicle.
Also new this year is a photo contest and an app to help you navigate your way through the weekend. For more information and for a full list of participating buildings visit ottawa.ca/doorsopen.
Arts in the Park
I would like to share that Arts in the Park is returning to Stittsville’s own Village Square Park on June 4th, 2017 from noon to 5:00 PM.
Presented by the Stittsville Village Association, Arts in the Park is the annual Stittsville celebration of all things artistic: over a dozen authors, numerous artists and artisans, a theatre workshop and local musical talent. All in the middle of Stittsville!
I hope that all residents are able to attend this excellent local event.
For more information as well as a full list of participants, please visit https://www.stittsvilleva.com/event/arts-in-the-park. You can also contact Doug Sutherland at [email protected].
Canadian Historic Battlefields: memorials and cemeteries: Amsterdam to Paris
On June 6th, the Stittsville Library is hosting a special event on “Canadian Historic Battlefields”.
Visit some of the most iconic historic locales of the twentieth century, from Amsterdam to Paris to Gllipoli. Guest speaker, Al Sangster, will focus on WW1 and WW2 battlegrounds and memorial sites, as well as associated historic towns and villages.
The event will take place at the Stittsville Library (1637 Stittsville Main St) from 7:00-8:30 PM, June 6th.
I encourage all residents with an interest in history to join the event. Online registration is required and can be completed by visiting the Ottawa Public Library website here.
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Lemonade Standemonium
On Saturday, June 3rd - National Cancer Survivors Weekend - thousands of families in the Ottawa area will be participating in the biggest lemonade stand fundraiser in Canada.
The 5th annual Lemonade Standemonium is a fun-filled fundraiser where kids host drink stands in their neighbourhood, all while raising funds and awareness for cancer care and research. 100% of the funds you raise will help local families in our community who are impacted by cancer. Over the last five years, thousands of families have participated and raised more than $280,000.
This year funds raised will support innovative cancer research and clinical trials and be invested in providing Cancer Coaching to families who are facing cancer.
As part of the fundraiser, on June 3rd Cardel will be hosting the Lemonade Standemonium in the Park in Blackstone Park. This event will run from 11:00-3:00 where last year’s number one fundraiser, Maddy’s Lemonade Stand, will be selling lemonade and homemade treats to raise funds for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre and cancer coaching. Face Painting and games will be available for kids, the Ottawa Dog Rescue will be on site for part of the day with some of the dogs available for adoption and representatives from CIBC will be hosting a BBQ.
I hope that all residents make it out for a great day to spend some time with your neighbours in the park and support a great cause!
I would like to invite all kids in our community to participate and open their own stands to help raise awareness of this worthy cause. Kids/families can host their stands anytime between now and June 3rd and registration is now open at ottawacancer.ca/lemonade.
For more information, please contact 613-247-3527 or [email protected].
Canada 150 Maple Groves Project
I am happy to share that the planting for the 150 Maple Groves project has begun across the City.
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As part of the project, groves of 150 maple trees are being planted in each ward to celebrate the Canada 150 celebrations. The groves will consist of three species of maple trees – sugar, red and silver and the newly planted trees will be around 6 to 8 feet tall, on average.
The Canada 150 Maple Groves project was generously supported by the Government of Canada, Tree Canada and CN.
Each grove will be adorned with a stone site marker, engraved to commemorate the 150thanniversary celebrations.
Stittsville’s newest maple grove site can be found at the pathway link at 46 Beverly and I highly encourage all residents to stop by and see the great progress as they grow.
Residents are also invited to read more about the project and for your benefit, I have attached a
Frequently Asked Questions PDF available here.
For a full list of locations receiving the groves across the City, please visit http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-and-environment/trees-and-community- forests/planting.
Two-for-one deals available at City recreation centres
The City of Ottawa is launching Ottawa Fit 150 with a special two-for-one offer available to anyone who visits select recreation facilities including Stittsville’s Goulbourn Recreational Complex on National Fitness Day, Saturday, June 3.
Twenty-three facilities will host open houses on June 3 during their regular hours of operation where visitors can receive: 2-for-1 passes for fitness classes, weight rooms or pool access A tour of the facility, a chance to meet the staff
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Giveaways and swag Information about membership features and opportunities
Throughout the remainder of 2017, select recreation facilities will host special events – 150 in total – to encourage physical activity among Ottawa residents and celebrate Canada’s milestone birthday at the same time. Visit ottawa.ca to learn more about events and recreation facilities near you.
On National Health and Fitness Day, everyone is encouraged to be active for at least one hour. Getting active can be fun and simple with activities like walking, gardening or riding a bicycle.
I highly encourage all residents to take this great opportunity to bring a friend and stop by the GRC for a swim!
Nominations now open for the 2017 Ottawa Urban Design Awards
2017 marks the seventh edition of the Ottawa Urban Design Awards, a biennial awards program that celebrates projects built in the City of Ottawa that achieve urban design excellence. The awards this year will honour exceptional projects built in Ottawa between September 1, 2015 and September 1, 2017.
Nominations will be accepted online from June 1 until August 10, 2017 at 4 p.m. The competition is open to urban designers, planners, landscape architects, architects, engineers, developers, contractors, consultants, artists, land owners, students and the general public who have contributed to Ottawa's urban design landscape.
The awards ceremony will be held in the fall of 2017. Awards will be presented in five categories: o Urban Infill o Public Places and Civic Spaces o Urban Elements o Student Projects o Visions and Master Plans and/or Design Guidelines.
Awards of Excellence or Awards of Merit may be presented in each category. Winners of an Award of Excellence will be sent forward as the Ottawa entry to the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's Urban Design Awards competition in 2018.
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For more information, please visit ottawa.ca/urbandesignawards.
Ontario Passes Legislation to Keep Kids Safe on Local Roads
This week, Ontario passed legislation to protect the most vulnerable users of local roads, including children, seniors, pedestrians and cyclists.
The Safer School Zones Act gives municipalities more tools to fight speeding and dangerous driving in their communities, including:
Automated speed enforcement (ASE) technology, which will help catch speeders. Municipalities will have the option to use this technology in school zones and also in community safety zones on roads with speed limits below 80 km/h. The ability to create zones with reduced speed limits to decrease the frequency and severity of pedestrian-vehicle collisions in urban areas. A streamlined process for municipalities to participate in Ontario's effective Red Light Camera program without the need for lengthy regulatory approval.
Municipalities, police boards and road safety advocates from across Ontario have asked for these tools to help keep roads safe, particularly in areas with children and seniors. With the passage of this new legislation, municipalities will now have the option to implement road safety measures in a way that makes sense in their local communities.
Ontario's roads have consistently ranked among the safest in North America, and these new tools will help make communities even safer for all vulnerable road users. The Proposed Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act
I am happy to share that this week, the government of Ontario introduced the proposed Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act in the legislature.
Ontario is taking this action in order to overhaul the provincial land use planning appeal system to give communities a stronger voice and ensure people have access to faster, fairer and more affordable hearings.
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Comments on the proposed bill can be made through the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry at www.ebr.gov.on.ca (EBR Posting Number: 013-0590) or by email to [email protected]. In addition, the bill proposes amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act which the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is leading – please visit EBR Posting Number: 013-0561.
For more information and background on the bill you may visit: www.ontario.ca/OMBReview
Ottawa Fire Services will be knocking on doors next week
Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) firefighters will visit homes throughout the city between June 5 and 12 to ensure that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are present and in working condition.
The Ontario Fire Code requires homes to have a working smoke alarm on each floor and outside each sleeping area. Carbon monoxide alarms are required outside sleeping areas if the home has an attached garage or a fuel-fired appliance.
This is the first of two eight-day campaigns OFS plans for 2017 as part of its annual Wake Up campaign. The second campaign will take place in September.
Homeowners who do not have working smoke alarms may have one installed for them, or be provided with new batteries, or information on how to acquire one.
Visits will take place between 6 and 8 p.m. on weekdays and between 2 and 4 p.m. on weekends. Firefighters will be in uniform and residents are not obligated to provide them access to their home. This is a courtesy call only.
Only selected areas will be visited. If no one is home when OFS comes calling, fire safety information will be left in the mailbox.
Firefighters visit Ottawa homes in this manner each spring and fall and have been doing so since the Wake Up program began in 2005. For more information visit ottawa.ca.
Meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
All public meetings will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
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Ottawa Police Services Board – Finance & Audit Committee – Monday, June 5, 10 a.m., Richmond Room OPS Facilities Strategic Plan Update 1 (2017-2033) 2017 – 2018 Internal Audit Plan
Finance and Economic Development Committee – Tuesday, June 6, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room 2016 Report on French Language Services Status Update – Finance and Economic Development Committee Inquiries and Motions – For the Period Ending May 19, 2017 Appointment to the Downtown Rideau Business Improvement Area Appointment to the Bank Street Business Improvement Area 2016 Investment and Endowment Fund Report Financing Lease Agreements 2016 Capital Adjustments and Closing of Projects – City Tax and Rate Supported Comprehensive Asset Management Program Update Long Range Financial Plan V – Tax Supported Capital Proposed 2018 Budget Timeline and Consultation Process Information Technology Services Resource Alignment Report on the Education and the Economy Summit 2016 Economic Development Strategy Implementation Update and 2017 Implementation Plan Brownfield Grant Program Application – 852 Bank Street
Transportation Committee – Wednesday, June 7, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Transportation Impact Assessment Guidelines Update Barrhaven and Merivale Road Rail Grade Separation Study and Barrhaven Rail Safety Program Update to the Review of Winter Operations on Roadways Report Status Update – Transportation Committee Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending May 26, 2017 River Road Speed Reduction from Lowen Drive to 110 metres south of Tewsley Drive All Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Southmore Drive East and Thorndale Drive and Speed Reductions on Plante and Southmore Drives All Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Prestone Drive and Deavy Way
Built Heritage Sub-Committee – Thursday, June 8, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Application to Alter 429 Lansdowne Road North, a Property Located in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District and Designated Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act (Ward 13 - Rideau-Rockcliffe)