Category: City of Ottawa

Notices and other information from the City of Ottawa that is of relevance to our neighbourhood.

Kitchissippi Parking Study Update – April 20, 22, May 6

Over the last year, staff from the City’s Parking Services team have been gathering data as part of the Kitchissippi Parking Study Update. The Study aims to address parking-related issues in the Westboro Village and Wellington West areas focusing on optimizing parking services and promoting sustainable transportation.

The study is currently moving into its final phase where staff will share the results and present the draft outcomes to members of the community, promising an opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback.

All community members are welcome to attend one of the two upcoming information sessions delivered by staff to learn more.

Saturday April 20th
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Westboro Masonic Hall, Main Hall (430 Churchill Avenue North)

Monday, April 22nd
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hintonburg Community Centre, Wellington Room (1064 Wellington Street West)

Monday, May 6th
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Westboro Masonic Hall, Main Hall (430 Churchill Avenue North)

The information boards showcased at the Community Information Sessions are now available on the Kitchissippi Parking Study Update / Études sur le stationnement Kitchissippi website, and are accessible in PDF format.

Should you have any questions or require further information, feel free to reach out to Bryan Babbs at bryan.babbs@ottawa.ca or call 613-325-8043.

Reviewing City Services with Engage Ottawa

The city of Ottawa wants your opinion as it launches “Your City, your ideas” service reviews engagement. It is your chance to share your ideas on how we can make Ottawa a more connected City with safe, reliable and accessibility mobility options.

To take part in the next phase, head over to engage.ottawa.ca/ConnectedCity and share your thoughts. And in case you missed it, check out our first story we published last week on how the City prepares for and responds to a winter storm.

Before you go – we’re starting a regular newsletter series on Engage Ottawa to update you on engagement opportunities with the City so you can share your ideas, and insight on various projects. Head over to Engage Ottawa to learn about current opportunities.

Home Improvement Loans from the City

The Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program is a municipal program, delivered in partnership with EnviroCentre, provides loans from the City of Ottawa directly to homeowners to undertake energy efficiency and climate resiliency home improvements. More details on the program can be found on the Better Homes Ottawa website.

The City will be hosting a pair of online information sessions providing an overview of this program, as well as the other rebate and financial support programs available to homeowners supporting environmental home improvements. Information and registration via Zoom can be found at the links below.

November 2nd from 12 to 1pm
November 7th from 7 to 8:30pm

Also see the city’s web site about the project at:
https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/environment-conservation-and-climate/climate-change-and-energy/better-homes-ottawa

Let’s Talk Lansdowne – October 11

via Heather…

Let’s Talk Lansdowne! will be held on Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00 pm in the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park.

A city-wide coalition of community associations and civic groups is organizing a public forum on Lansdowne Park 2.0. This is an opportunity for everyone to hear about and express their views on the Plan that will be presented to City Council.

If you can’t make it in person, you can watch the live-stream at rogerstv.com/letstalklansdowne. A recording will be made available on Youtube.

Note: the poster contains a link to EventBrite. There is no need to register to attend on October 11, but completing the EventBrite form will trigger a reminder message prior to the event.

[Poster for the Lets Talk Lansdowne meeting]

A summary of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly…
20231007 Lansdowne Report Menard summary.pdf

Survey about Neighbourhood Tree Bylaws – by October 10

via Heather…

City Forestry is seeking your answer to a one-question survey on a proposal to amend the Tree Protection Bylaw. A resounding “Yes” will help them extend the bylaw’s coverage to the same sized trees in the suburbs, as are already covered in our neighbourhoods. Suburban trees currently have no protection until they are 50 cm in diameter at breast height (DBH), whereas urban trees are covered at 30 cm DBH.
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Climate Resiliency Workshop – May 23

City councillor Jeff Leiper describes it as:

The City is collaborating with Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability to host an in-person climate resiliency workshop next month at the Hintonburg Community Centre. The event will be held on May 23 from 7-9 pm focusing on what’s needed in the ward to be prepared for climate change impacts. It’s part of a city-wide series to help inform the upcoming climate resiliency strategy.

[Poster for 20230523 Climate Resiliency Workshop]
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Spring Flooding 2023 Update for Champlain Park

The water is projected to continue rising for the next few days. In particular, kids and pets may not be as cautious as needed around water that is very cold and very fast moving. The safest course of action is to avoid the area until the flooding abates. Please check the websites listed below to stay updated on spring flooding:

Note that the water is about a foot (30cm) below the storm drain grate at the corner of Keyworth and Pontiac, as of May 1. Hope it won’t get as bad as 2019…

Pontiac and Keyworth Sandbag Wall in the Rain and Sleet

Tips for Disposing of Branches

From https://ottawa.ca/en/storm-cleanup-april-2023 via Jeff Leiper:

What to do with debris and waste

Debris separation:

  • Household waste: Place at the curb as part of regular garbage and recycling collection
  • Organic waste: Spoiled organics can be stored in the freezer then place at the curb for weekly green bin pickup. For those with more urgent need to dispose of food waste, a large bin will be available at the Trail Waste Facility at no charge from Monday, April 10 to Saturday, April 15. Trail Waste Facility hours of operation are below.
  • Tree cuttings, branches and brush: Place at the curb separate from non-organic, storm-related waste. To allow collection, we encourage branches to be tied with twine in bundles of less than 1.2 m (4 ft.) in length and 60 cm (2 ft.) in width, and that bundles or containers weigh no more than 15 kg (33 lb.). Individual branches should be less than 10 cm (4 in.) in diameter. Larger tree cuttings, branches and brush may be brought to the City’s Trail Waste Facility at no charge until further notice. Otherwise, these may wait, curbside, for chipping or collection by specialized City and contracted crews. There is no need to call 3-1-1 at this time.
  • Household hazardous waste: Visit the Waste Explorer on ottawa.ca for disposal information

Do not stack or lean: Do not place debris near or on trees, poles or other structures as this makes removal difficult. This includes fire hydrants and meters.

If you don’t have a sidewalk, ditch, or utility line in front of your house, place debris at the edge of your property before the curb.

Trees
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