New Planning Rules Put Ottawa Communities First

Subject: Fwd: New Planning Rules Put Ottawa Communities First
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2015 12:44:24 -0500
From: Pearhea@aol.com

This is excellent news from MPP Yasir Naqvi.

Heather

From: ynaqvi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
Sent: 05/03/2015 9:46:03 A.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: New Planning Rules Put Ottawa Communities First

Dear Friends,

Today the Ontario government introduced new planning rules to ensure that growth and development occur in a way that supports economic prosperity, protects the environment and helps communities achieve a high quality of life in Ottawa and across the province.

The changes to the Planning Act and the Development Charge Act will give residents a greater, more meaningful say in how their communities grow, reduce the number of applications to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) and promote and protect Ottawa Centre’s green space to make sure we maintain our vibrant communities.

The residents, community groups, and neighbourhood associations in Ottawa Centre have been leaders in promoting community-inspired development and today’s announcement reflects their hard work, thoughts, and feedback that is helping build healthy and sustainable communities in Ottawa and across Ontario.

The proposed new rules would:

Ensure citizens are consulted sooner and have more input into the land use planning process through citizen representatives on municipal planning advisory committees;
Enhance respect and protection for local official plans when municipalities do comprehensive, up-front planning and zoning;
Establish a community planning permit system to encourage innovative ways to plan;
Reduce the number of development applications that go to the Ontario Municipal Board; and
Require communities to create parks plans to ensure an adequate amount of green space is protected and created in growing neighbourhoods.

These changes will help make sure that the planning process is done right the first time. They will help bring residents, community leaders, developers, local planners, and others together to make sure the community’s voice is heard and respected.

Our government will continue working to make sure local development rules help Ottawa Centre remain a vibrant, healthy and sustainable community.

Should you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact my community office.

Thank you,

Yasir

Yasir Naqvi, MPP
Ottawa Centre

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-03-02

This week’s topics:

Next recruitment session for OPS – March 11.

– Alex

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for March 2
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2015 16:09:09 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for March 2, 1215. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in reading it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-03-02.pdf

Protect Your Property Day

Subject: Protect Your Property Day
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 12:18:29 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Launch of the 2015 Crime Prevention Campaign Protect Your Property Day

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police is pleased to support today’s launch of the 2015 Crime Prevention Campaign by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police<http://www.oacp.on.ca/> (OACP) and its declaration of February 25 as Protect Your Property Day.

“Today, we join with police across Ontario to encourage everyone – homeowners, renters, businesses, young people and seniors, to take the time and find out how they can protect their property and avoid the financial and emotional costs of being a victim of crime,” said Staff Sergeant Donna MacNeil-Charbot of the Ottawa Police Crime Prevention Section.

Protect Your Property Day is part of the OACP’s annual crime prevention campaign, which focuses on a broad range of crimes that impact Ontario residents and businesses, including on-line fraud, identity theft and other cybercrimes, auto theft, break-and-enters, bullying, and elder abuse. A new crime prevention booklet is now available to members of the public though the OACP and police services. The booklet contains helpful crime prevention tips and information.

Today Ottawa Police officers will be at Place D’Orleans Mall, Merivale Mall and the Centretown area, reminding drivers to “Protect Your Property” by placing the “All Valuables Removed”<http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/safety-and-crime-prevention/prevent-theft-from-vehicles.asp> information on parked vehicles.

Ottawa Police Crime Prevention information for business and homeowners is available at http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/safety-and-crime-prevention/home-security-inspection.asp.

The OACP “Protect Your Property Protect Yourself” booklet is available at http://www.oacp.on.ca/Userfiles/Files/NewAndEvents/CrimePreventionCampaign/cp2015book.pdf

“While some types of property crime such break-and-enters are down, other crimes like online identity theft and fraud increasing,” added Staff Sergeant MacNeil-Charbot. “Police also remain concerned about the number of crimes that are never reported to police.”

The OACP campaign is made possible with the support of the following partners: Accident Support Services International Ltd., CANASA (Canadian Security Association), TitlePLUS Title Insurance (a div. of LAWPRO® – Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company), Humber College – School of Social & Community Services, Interac Association, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation, TRACE™ Identified, VIA Rail Canada.

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Lancement de la campagne 2015 de prévention du crime, la journée « Protégez vos biens »

Ottawa – Aujourd’hui, la Police d’Ottawa est heureuse d’appuyer le lancement de l’édition 2015 de la campagne annuelle de prévention du crime de l’Association des chefs de police de l’Ontario <http://www.oacp.on.ca/> (ACPO) et sa déclaration du 25 février comme journée « Protégez vos biens ».

« Aujourd’hui, nous nous joignons aux policiers de partout à travers l’Ontario pour inviter tous et chacun – propriétaires et locataires, commerçants, jeunes gens et aînés, à prendre la peine d’apprendre comment voir à la sûreté de leurs biens afin d’éviter les coûts financiers et émotionnels d’être la victime d’un crime, » dit le sergent d’état-major Donna MacNeil-Charbot de la Section de la prévention du crime de la Police d’Ottawa.

La journée « Protégez vos biens » fait partie de la campagne annuelle de prévention du crime de l’ACPO, qui met l’accent sur une vaste gamme de crimes qui touchent les résidents et les entreprises de l’Ontario, notamment la fraude en ligne, l’usurpation d’identité et autres délits informatiques, les vols de voitures, les introductions par effraction, l’intimidation et la violence à l’endroit des personnes âgées. Un nouveau livret sur la prévention du crime est maintenant offert au public par l’entremise de l’ACPO et des services policiers. Ce livret renferme d’utiles conseils et renseignements en matière de prévention.

Aujourd’hui, des agents de la Police d’Ottawa seront présents aux centres commerciaux d’Orléans et Merivale, ainsi qu’au centre-ville, rappelant aux automobilistes de « protéger leurs biens » en distribuant de l’info sur la campagne « Objets de valeur retirés<http://www.ottawapolice.ca/fr/safety-and-crime-prevention/prevent-theft-from-vehicles.asp> » sur les véhicules stationnés.

Des renseignements sur la prévention du crime sont proposés aux entreprises et aux propriétaires par la Police d’Ottawa au http://www.ottawapolice.ca/fr/safety-and-crime-prevention/home-security-inspection.asp.

Le livret de l’ACPO intitulé « Protect Your Property, Protect Yourself » est disponible – en anglais seulement – au http://www.oacp.on.ca/Userfiles/Files/NewAndEvents/CrimePreventionCampaign/cp2015book.pdf

« Alors que certains types d’infractions contre les biens comme les introductions par effraction sont en baisse, d’autres crimes, notamment l’usurpation d’identité et la fraude en ligne, sont plus fréquents, » ajoute le sergent d’état-major MacNeil-Charbot. « La police s’inquiète aussi du nombre de délits que ne lui sont jamais signalés. »

La campagne de l’ACPO est rendue possible par l’appui des partenaires suivants : Accident Support Services International Ltd., CANASA (L’Association canadienne de la sécurité), L’assurance titre TitrePLUS (une division de LAWPRO® – Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company), Humber College – School of Social & Community Services, l’Association Interac, la Société des loteries et des jeux de l’Ontario, TRACE™ Identified, et VIA Rail Canada.

Infill II By-Law Proposal Update

Infill 2 By-Law Update, 22 Feb 2015 for Champlain Park website

Heather Pearl and CoChair1, CPCA Co-Chairs, have been involved over the last several months in some multi-community discussions on the Infill 2 By-Law proposal (see CPCA website links to summary meeting notes at the bottom of this message). They also attended an information session offered by the Planning Department on Jan. 15.

Here are links from the City’s website to pertinent information on the proposed By-Law changes, which deal with height, massing, rear and side yards:

The provisions can be found at this link:

http://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/public-consultations/planning-and-infrastructure/january-2015-information-session

Other info can be found at this link:

http://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/public-consultations/low-rise-infill-housing-study-phase-2

We would like to draw your attention in particular to the discussion of “equitable massing”. This issue and related FCA resolutions (supported by CPCA) are described in Attachment 1 “Height and Equitable Massing” from the FCA Infill 2 Working Group’s Feb. 5 meeting notes. The CPCA executive has also voted to support the FCA resolutions.

The working group discussions highlighted the fact that each community’s character and development history affect their response to the Infill 2 By-law proposal. CoChair1 and Heather recently met with Councillor Jeff Leiper to discuss options that are appropriate and achievable for our community, including height reductions to 8.5 metres for both the R1 and the R2. We will be following up with Jeff and with the Planning Department. The Planning Department has a deadline of Feb. 27 for comments. Our letter will be posted.

Here are the documents related to the Infill 2 By-Law proposal that is scheduled to be heard at Planning Committee on April 14. The first attachment is a summary (the main text of this post). The other documents contain supplementary information related to multi-community discussions between community association planning and zoning reps.

Infill 2 By-Law Update 22Feb2015.pdf
150205 Final FCA Infill 2 Meeting Notes.pdf
150205 Final Attachment 1 Height and Equitable Massing.pdf
150205 Final Attachment 2 Projections Above Height.pdf
150205 Final Attachment 3 Corner Lots Provision.pdf
FCA Infill 2 WG MeetingNotes18Jan2015.pdf
Infill II Meeting Synopsis 150121.pdf
Presentation Flat vs Sloped 1412040001.pdf

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-02-23

This week’s topics:

Distracted driving blitz – Cell phones last week.
Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship.
Vince Bevan Bursary.

– Alex

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Feb. 23
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 15:26:07 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for February 23, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in reading it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-02-23.pdf

Looking for Suspect in Bayshore Incident

Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:23:34 -0500
Subject: Fwd: Ottawa Police – Seeking public assistance to identify male suspect in Bayshore Shopping Centre incident
From: wellingtoncpc@gmail.com

For your information and distribution.

Thank you,
Alexia Fruin

Seeking public assistance to identify male suspect in Bayshore Shopping Centre incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 5:15pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section is seeking public assistance to identify a male suspect in relation to an ongoing investigation.

On Monday, February 16, 2015 at approximately 7:00pm an unidentified male entered an occupied vehicle at the Bayshore Shopping Center parking garage and inappropriately touched a female in her early 20s who was the driver of the vehicle.

The male is described as possibly Middle Eastern, in his 40s, under 6’0” tall (183cm). He was dressed in black clothing, including a black balaclava and wearing white sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS), toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.

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CONTACT:
Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5944

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Ontario 2015 Pre-Budget Consultation – February 21

From: ynaqvi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
Sent: 17/02/2015 4:44:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: Pre-Budget Consultation

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to invite you to join our community for a Pre-Budget Consultation about the 2015 Ontario Budget.

I want your feedback on where the Government of Ontario should be investing your money, and how we can work towards our priorities of jobs, the economy and a fair society.

When: Saturday, February 21, 2015
Time: 10am to 12:00pm
Where: Churchill Seniors Centre (345 Richmond Road, Ottawa)

An invitation is attached. Please RSVP by telephone at 613-722-6414, or by email at ynaqvi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org

Your input is important! I hope you can join us.

Sincerely,

Yasir

Yasir Naqvi, MPP
Ottawa Centre

Queensway Bridge Renovations

From: AHarkness@morrisonhershfield.com
Subject: RE: MTO – Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment Study for the Rehabilitation / Replacement of Ottawa Queensway Mid-town Bridges from Holland Avenue to O’Connor Street (G.W.P. 4075-11-00) – Public Information Centre #2
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 15:24:41 +0000

Please note: This email message has been sent by BCC (blind copy) to members of the above study Public / Stakeholder E-mail contact list on behalf of our Consultant Project Manager, Mr. Steven Taylor.

Best regards,

Andrew Harkness (Morrison Hershfield)

February 16, 2015

To Whom This May Concern,

Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) – Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment Study for the Rehabilitation / Replacement of Ottawa Queensway Mid-town Bridges from Holland Avenue to O’Connor Street (G.W.P. 4075-11-00) – Public Information Centre #2

THE STUDY – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained Morrison Hershfield Ltd. (MH) to undertake a preliminary design and environmental assessment study for the rehabilitation and / or replacement of twenty-three bridges (twelve locations) on Highway 417 (Ottawa Queensway) from Holland Avenue to O’Connor Street, in the City of Ottawa. This study will determine the appropriate strategy for the rehabilitation or replacement of the bridges. The study areas are shown on the map below.

REASON TO ATTEND – Several alternatives have been reviewed for each bridge including structural and construction staging options in order to minimize disruption to the Queensway. In addition, engineering, environmental, and property requirements have been established, along with the identification of mitigation measures to reduce or negate short and long term residual effects. Technically Preferred Alternatives (TPAs) have been identified for all twenty-three bridges and the recommendation is for rehabilitation of bridges at Holland, Parkdale, Fairmont, Bayswater, Bank and O’Connor and replacement of bridges at the CPR/O-Train, Preston, Rochester, Booth, Bronson and Percy.

THE PROCESS – This study is following the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) planning process for a Group “B” project, with the opportunity for external agency and public consultation throughout the project.

You are invited to attend the second of two Public Information Centres (PICs) with the purpose of explaining the study process, presenting the TPAs and mitigation plans, and obtaining comments. There will be an opportunity to discuss any concerns with MTO staff and members of the consulting team and to provide written comments (to be submitted to the study team by March 13, 2015). Please join us at the PIC scheduled on:

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2015
Time: 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall at 523 St. Anthony Street, Ottawa
Accessible location in accordance with Ontarians with Disability Act

Upon completion of this study, a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared and made available for a 30-day public review period. You will be notified directly and a notice of TESR Submission will be published in the Ottawa Citizen and Le Droit as well as on the project website at http://www.queenswaymidtownbridges.com/.

COMMENTS – If you cannot attend this PIC, and you would like to discuss the project, receive additional information, or provide input, please contact the Consultant or MTO Project Manager listed below or visit the project website:

Steve Taylor, P. Eng., Project Manager	Don Rowat, P. Eng., Senior Project Engineer
Morrison Hershfield / BT Engineering	Ministry of Transportation
2440 Don Reid Drive	1355 John Counter Boulevard
Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 1E1	Kingston, Ontario, K7L 5A3
Tel. 613-228-4813; Toll Free 1-855-228-4813	Tel. 613-545-4723; Toll Free 1-800-267-0295
Fax 613-280-1305	Fax 613-540-5106
steven.taylor@bteng.ca	don.rowat@ontario.ca

While an accessible location is being used in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA), if you have any other ODA requirements in order to participate in this project please contact one of the Project Team members listed above. All information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (2009). With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

Pour des renseignements en français veuillez communiquer avec Karine Bertrand au: 613-739-2910 poste 1022253 ou KBertrand@morrisonhershfield.com.

Yours truly,

Steve Taylor, P.Eng.
Project Manager

cc.
Don Rowat, Senior Project Engineer, MTO Eastern Region Planning & Design Section
Kevin Ogilvie, MTO Senior Environmental Planner
Andrew Harkness, Consultant Environmental Manager

Safe Streets – E-mail Correction

The previous Safe Streets post had an incorrect e-mail (now corrected); it should be safestreets@kitchissippiward.ca rather than the one without the “ward”, which is actually held by the Ottawa Jazz Scene.

EcoDistrict Community Engagement Event – February 19

From: martin@martincanning.ca
Sent: 12/02/2015 6:42:25 A.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: Update: Councillors and the Minister of Energy Attending | Jan 19, We Need You!

We are excited to announce that next week, during the Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict’s community engagement event, Councillors Catherine McKenney and David Chernushenko will be joining us, alongside Minister Bob Chiarelli – I hope you’ll make it too!

And please consider this invitation open to you and everyone in your organization, and within your network. It would be greatly appreciated if you would consider forwarding this e-mail to your Ottawa network and sharing our Facebook event – all are welcome (this is a free community event)!

When: Thursday, February 19th, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Jean Pigott Place, City Hall

Please RSVP: you can click here to RSVP and for an outline of the evening, and other event details.

We cannot do this without your help. Thank you for your time and for your support,

Martin Canning
Outreach Team
Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict
613-316-3929

The Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict (or OCED) is located in downtown Ottawa and is a not-for-profit organization. We are Canada’s first official EcoDistrict. Click here for more information about the EcoDistrict and for its boundaries click here – all are welcome!

How to get involved:

• come to our event (click here)
• sign-up to receive our newsletter (click here)
• volunteer with our growing team (click here)
• like us on facebook or follow us on twitter and instagram