Ashcroft/Convent Development Open House: January 10

Please note that Ashcroft will be holding a public consultation on the Convent on the development of the Les Soeurs de la Visitation Convent on Wednesday, January 10th, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Van Lang Field House (29 Van Lang Pvt).

Scott and Albert Street reconfiguration workshop

The City of Ottawa is hosting a workshop on the functional design study for the modification of cycling facilities.

Tom Brown Arena
December 11, 2017 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

There is also an online consultation.  You can visit it at ottawa.ca/scottstreet.

#BudgetSpeak 2017

From the Office of Councillor Leiper:

We wanted to make you aware that this year, we are again hosting a #BudgetSpeak session alongside Councillors Chernushenko, Fleury, McKenney and Nussbaum.

Following a similar format to last years’ event, this session will consist of short plenary presentations with opportunities to provide input on four themes:

• Winter walkability and accessibility


• Arts, culture and music


• Social services and housing


• Reducing our carbon footprint

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The session will be held on Tuesday, October 17 2017 from 6:00-8:00pm here at Jean Pigott Hall (110 Laurier Ave W).

There is an Event Brite page for folks to register their attendance:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/budgetspeak-parlonsbudget-2017-tickets-38230696041

Regulations for Snow Plow Driveway Markers

From the City of Ottawa:

On June 27, 2017, we let you know that the City was looking to formalize the rules for snow plow driveway markers, and you were invited to provide feedback on the current guidelines under the existing pilot program.

We have reviewed the feedback received during the public consultations and developed recommendations that will go to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) for approval on August 31, 2017.

A copy of the report will be publicly available on ottawa.ca late in the day on August 24, 2017.   You will be able to access it on the Council and Committee Meetings page by clicking on the August 31 CPSC meeting agenda under “Documents” and then on the report link in the agenda.

If you require assistance, please contact Amanda Greene at amanda.greene@ottawa.ca .

City of Ottawa Parking Survey

The Transportation Department is considering changing weekend on-street parking to six hours from three, and are looking for citizen feedback.  You can find the survey here.

NCC Consultation: Responsible management of Gatineau Park trails

From the NCC:

This public consultation will present the plan for the renewed trail network, which takes into consideration the type of experience that Park users are seeking, as well as the environmental obligations that the NCC must meet.

Date: Thursday, April 27, 2017, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Capital Urbanism Lab, 40 Elgin Street, 2nd Floor

After the public consultation, an online questionnaire will be available (from April 27 to May 15, 2017).

Please confirm your attendance by noon on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, as space is limited.

Spencer Street: Open House

From the Office of Councillor Leiper:

We

Review of City Noise By-Law

From the Office of Councillor Leiper:

The City is conducting a Noise By-law review, and residents are invited to attend one of three public meetings that the City is holding and provide feedback. Registration for the workshops are now available:

http://ottawa.ca/2/en/city-hall/public-engagement/public-workshops-noise-by-law-review-april-25-2017

Dates for the workshops:

• Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m: McNabb Recreation Centre (180 Percy Ottawa, ON, Assembly Hall)


• Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 to 8 p.m: Greenboro Community Centre (363 Lorry Greenberg Ottawa, ON, Meeting Room A&B)


• Monday, May 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m: Overbrook Community Centre (33 Quill Street Ottawa, ON, Main Reception Hall)

Zoning Open House - The Wellington Diner

UPDATE: the meeting has been moved to May 2

 

From the Office of Councillor Leiper:

We are co-hosting a community open house for the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment at 1385 Wellington St W which would permit an outdoor patio at the Wellington Diner. You can review the application on DevApps here. The applicant, their consulting team, as well as

From our friends at the FCA:

The Federation of Citizens' Associations of Ottawa is requesting that you take 2 minutes to full out our short greenspace survey on greenspaces in your neighbourhoods. These spaces are vital to the health of our city and we want to know how your CA is dealing with green issues in your local community.

You can find a

Iona Street Reconstruction Meeting

The City is holding an Open House about rebuilding Iona Street on Thursday, February 23^rd from 7 to 9pm at the Fisher Park Community Centre.

Public Information: Closing 417 Carling Onramp

From the MMM Group (the engineering group responsible):

The purpose of this message is to invite you to attend the second Public Information Centre (PIC) for the above-noted Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Detail Design and Environmental Assessment Study. The first PIC was held in June 2016. The second PIC is scheduled as follows:

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location:
St. Anthony

Notice of Study - 417 Bridge Replacements/Rehabilitations and Operational Improvements

The WVCA has received a letter about the upcoming 417 highway bridge replacements.

Richmond Road Complete Street and Byron Linear Park

Please join us for the next round of consultations with the City of Ottawa as we present what we heard during the Richmond Road Complete Street and Byron Linear Park consultation with residents and stakeholders that took place on November 15^th, 2016.

Kitchissippi Parks Participatory Plan

from the Councillor's Office, here.

Police Services Meeting - Changes

From our friends at the FCA:

The Ottawa police service is holding two more consultation sessions inviting participants to learn more about the changes that will take place in the Ottawa police department.

The information sessions are being held tonight and next Wednesday January 25th. To register please click on the link below:

https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/news-and-community/Service-Initiative.asp

The FCA will be keeping you informed on more updates from the OPS on this important matter concerning OP service delivery changes. Should you have any questions please be in touch with us.

Councillor McKenney Library Open House

From the office of Councillor McKenney:

 

Join me and my urban core colleagues for a

Central Library Public Open House:

We want to hear from you!

Date: Wednesday, January 18

Time: 6pm

Harmer / 417 Overpass Bridge Meeting

From the City of Ottawa, for a meeting this coming

Right of Way Patio By-law Review

From the City of Ottawa:

In 2015, in conjunction with a report to Transportation Committee, City staff was asked to develop a stand-alone patio by-law that would address encroachment issues, and better incorporate patio and sidewalk design standards. Phase 1 was completed in May 2016 with staff asking for feedback on a backgrounder paper

Policing & Community Safety Survey

To be effective in maintaining safety and security in our neighbourhoods, active participation from all community members is required. Sharing information, tips, eyes on the street, and collaboration between community and law enforcement makes for safer and more secure neighbourhoods. Can Ottawa community associations do more to work collaboratively with Ottawa Police? The FCA wants to hear your take on the issue. Below is a short survey we are asking you to complete. We ask that you fill out the survey by December 6th.

Please fill out our short survey which you will find at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSJ8R76