NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 16, 2018 Councillor’s Column KEEPING YOU INFORMED SHAD QADRI – WARD 6 - STITTSVILLE Deer Run Dry Pond Update As many of you know, the City has been making changes to the Deer Run Dry Pond storm system. I am happy to report that the major work is complete and residents can be assured that the risk of backyard flooding has been reduced thanks to this project. Improvements to the Deer Run Dry Pond started in September 2018 and the project reached Substantial Completion on November 8, 2018. The purpose of this work was to improve the level of service of the Deer Run Dry Pond by increasing its storage capacity and adding a storm sewer on Snowberry Way. Additionally, the project included the transplantation of several trees as well as the planting of new trees and shrubs along the Jefferson Trail. The remaining work includes minor site cleanup, the installation of inlet control devices, and the removal of the construction site office. COUNCILLOR’S COLUMN 1 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 16, 2018 Many thanks to City staff for their continued service to our community. The improvements to the Deer Run Dry Pond will bring peace to this corner of Stittsville. Last Chance to Donate to the All that Glam Fundraiser Please stop by the Ward Office at the GRC to donate your gently-used jewelry and handbags for a good cause. All That Glam began as the brainchild of high school student, Eva von Jagow, as a way to raise money to fight food insecurity in Nunavut through the Breakfast Club of Canada. Since 2013, All That Glam has been donating 100% of its profits to feed hungry children. This year funds will be directed to an elementary school in Arviat, Nunavut. Donated items will be “up-cycled” and sold at the upcoming sale. Sale Date: November 24, 2018 Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: Kanata Recreation Complex, 100 Charlie Rogers Place, Kanata NEWSLETTER 2 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 16, 2018 Stittsville Park Updates During my time as your Councillor it has been my pleasure to build and renew parks in our community. As Stittsville grows, it is important that we dedicate spaces for public enjoyment and recreation; but it is also important that we remember the parks in the areas that have already developed. These three public parks: Bryanston Gate Park, West Ridge Park and Frigewood Park will be renewed in the coming months so that they can continue to serve the children and families of Stittsville. Bryanston Gate Park NEWSLETTER 3 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 16, 2018 Residents of Bryanston Gate are getting a playground refresh. Site preparation should be under way with the scheduled demolition of the existing play equipment today, November 16, 2018. The project should be completed by the end of May 2019, weather permitting. The demolition and site preparation this year will make the construction and completion of the new playground easier and quicker next spring. West Ridge Park The comment period for West Ridge Park is now closed after having been posted since October 17, 2018. After reviewing all comments, the community has selected concept B as their preferred option, pictured above. NEWSLETTER 4 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 16, 2018 Fringewood Park The comment period for Fringewood Park is now closed after having been publicly posted since October 4, 2018. Thanks to your feedback, residents can look forward to the installation of concept B (pictured above) next year. NEWSLETTER 5 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 16, 2018 Liard Street Paving and Speed Humps As part of ongoing efforts to curb speeding in our neighbourhoods, speed humps were recently installed on Liard Street. The new speed bumps are 80 mm in height as is standard throughout the City of Ottawa. Here is the rationale for the general speed hump specs that I received from the Area Traffic Management (ATM) group: “The speed hump design(s) that we use on City of Ottawa roads are designs that have been developed/adopted by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC). The 80 mm height is actually the maximum height that is recommended for these profiles (sinusoidal and flat-top). The reason that we try to adhere to these approved designs is largely due to the desire to minimize our exposure to liability. It would not be responsible for staff to effect arbitrary changes to a tested and approved design. These types of changes could also expose the City to liability claims if collisions or damage to vehicles were to be involved. “ Previously, Liard Street had 76 mm temporary speed humps. Although the permanent speed humps are only slightly taller than the temporary ones, they will feel different. The Temporary Speed Humps (manufactured by Traffic Logix) are constructed with rubber and they sit on top of the asphalt (therefore there is a small lip at the transition from the road to the speed hump) whereas the permanent speed humps are integrated into the road using the same materials and there is no transition. This might explain why there is a perception that the temporary speed humps were taller and more effective; however, the new speed bumps do meet the safety regulations and should discourage drivers from exceeding 40 km/hr. NEWSLETTER 6 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 16, 2018 Cheer Sport Sharks Holiday Gift & Craft Fair The Cheer Sport Sharks will be hosting their annual Holiday Gift & Craft Fair on Saturday November 17th from 10am to 2:30pm in the community hall at the Johnny Leroux Arena (10 Warner-Colpitts Lane, Stittsville). This season’s event will feature over 40+ artisans and local vendors with the most amazing handcrafted and unique items for everyone on your holiday list. Bath, body and beauty items, yummy food products like maple syrup, jams, hot sauces and soups, crochet and knit items, jewellery, home décor, custom clothing and crafts. The Cheer Sport Sharks will also have a bake table and a raffle with a chance to win tickets to an upcoming SENS game. All proceeds from the event help our athletes in their efforts to compete at the 2019 Worlds Cheerleading Competition in Orlando, Florida. This is a great place to get started on your holiday shopping so stop in and shop on Saturday, November 17th. You will not be disappointed! https://www.facebook.com/events/200814377253851/ NEWSLETTER 7 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 16, 2018 The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus Christmas Concert The West Ottawa Ladies chorus is delighted to present its annual Christmas concert, this year entitled Sing with Festive Cheer! It will take place on Friday evening December 7th at 7 pm and again on Saturday afternoon December 8th at 2:30 pm at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kanata. The 40-voice choir is directed by Robert Dueck and accompanied by well-known jazz pianist Peter Brown. Guests this year will be oboist Robin Tropper and flautist Kathryn Adeney. There will be a selection of beautiful carols and merry madrigals. Tickets are $15 in advance with retail outlets listed on the website under Events and $20 at the door, and children under 12 are free. You can also buy online for $18 through the website at www.westotttawaladieschorus.ca AGM of the Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society Mark your calendars for our upcoming AGM which takes place next Tuesday, November 20, at Stittsville United Church on Fernbank Road. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the meal, a potluck, begins at 6:30 p.m. This is an evening that encompasses a social portion, a short business portion, and a guest speaker. It gives attendees a chance to meet each other, have a fabulous meal, and hear about NEWSLETTER 8 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 16, 2018 something we all love- gardening! You can renew your membership at this time. You may even win a door prize! If you plan to attend, we ask that you bring a dish to share. Beverages are provided. You may also wish to consider ways you can volunteer to help out the society. Sitting on the Board is a way to learn about the inner workings of the society, and those on the board have a hand in organizing events and decision making of society projects. Our guest speaker this year is Kim Bonin, the individual who spearheaded the creation of the community gardens behind Jo-Jo's, A Newfoundland native who grew up gardening, Kim missed being able to grow her own vegetables on a larger scale, so looked to creating a way that she and many others in our community could fulfill their dream of "growing their own". Through her talk, Kim will explain her vision, the progress that has been made, and the future of the four step plan of the gardens. Kim feels that, through gardening, one's wellbeing, both physically and mentally, is enhanced. We look forward to seeing you at the AGM next week. Do bring along a friend, spouse, neighbour- anyone who enjoys the pursuit of gardening or would like to learn more about it. It's a pleasant evening with something for everyone. Traffic Impacts in Ottawa for the Coming Days Upcoming events and projects will have the following impacts on Ottawa traffic: Elgin Street: Hydro Ottawa work has shifted along Elgin Street between Waverley Street and Lisgar Street. On-street parking on both sides of Elgin Street is prohibited within these blocks. This phase of Hydro Ottawa’s work to bury overhead hydro lines should be completed late this fall. Visit ottawa.ca/elginstreet to stay up to date on project-related traffic impacts. NEWSLETTER 9 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 16, 2018 Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway: Until Friday, November 16, lanes in both directions will be closed intermittently on the Sir John A.