Online Reporting to the Ottawa Police Service

Subject: Online reporting with Ottawa Police Service
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:27:35 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Effective June 27, 2016, the Ottawa Police Service will no longer take reports over the phone for certain complaints. Complainants will be redirected and strongly encouraged to utilize the online reporting application available at http://www.ottawapolice.ca/.

For those complainants who do not have the necessary access and/or ability to submit a report online, a Call Centre agent will take the report by telephone.

Reports affected by this new online reporting feature are:

Theft
Lost property (with a visible S/N or distinct marking such as a custom engraving)
Mischief/damage to property
Theft from vehicle
Traffic complaints
Drug complaints
Fraud

Rationale:

The above-indicated reports have been earmarked as exclusive to online reporting. These changes are in accordance with the Service Initiative’s Demand Management Project, which aims to implement strategies and processes to improve demand management through the development and implementation of new business practices.

New Pedestrian Crossing Style

From: Pedestrian Crossover / Passage Piétons <passagepietons@ottawa.ca>
Sent: Fri, Jun 3, 2016 3:47 pm
Subject: New Pedestrian Crossovers in Ottawa / Nouveau passages pour piétons en Ottawa

La version francaise suite:

Hello,

The City of Ottawa is contacting you as stakeholder associated with the use of the City’s road network. With recent Ontario Highway Traffic Act changes there are items that will have an effect on how you or your organization or members will use area roads. Being aware of these changes and responsible for the resulting actions is the responsibility of all road users.

On May 24th, the City of Ottawa will begin an education and awareness campaign to highlight the new Pedestrian Crossovers coming to Ottawa in June of this year. We would appreciate your help in sharing this information with your members, employees, and/or stakeholders.

Pedestrian Crossovers are identified by specific signs and pavement markings, and vehicles (including cyclists) must yield to pedestrians at these locations. The attached e-Poster illustrates the new Pedestrian Crossover. Additional information such as what they are, how they work, and where they are located can be found on http://www.ottawa.ca/

Drivers/Cyclists will be fined $150 to $500 with 3 demerit points for offences at Pedestrian Crossovers. Enforcement of offences at Pedestrian Crossovers will began as soon as they are

The first wave of the new Pedestrian Crossovers will be unveiled in mid- June at low speed, low to medium volume roadways and signal lane roundabouts. Additional sites will be installed throughout the next two years.

The installation of the new Pedestrian Crossovers requires a significant change in travel behaviour for all road users to ensure a safe road environment for pedestrians at these crossings. For this reason, we are making available to you the materials you may need to inform your employees/members of the rules of Pedestrian Crossovers and the associated fines.

Attached for your use is an e-Poster that you can share with your members to help promote awareness. Brochures are also available upon request by contacting me by telephone at 613-580-2424 x13767 or by e-mail at pedestriancrossover@ottawa.ca.

Sincerely,
Rachel Cere
Public Works, Stakeholder Relations

Bonjour,

C’est en tant qu’intervenant associé à l’utilisation du réseau routier municipal que la Ville d’Ottawa communique avec vous aujourd’hui. Les modifications apportées récemment au Code de la route de l’Ontario auront un effet sur votre façon ou sur celle de votre organisme ou de ses membres d’utiliser les routes du secteur. Il incombe à tous les usagers de la route d’être au courant de ces modifications et responsables eu égard aux mesures en découlant.

Le 24 mai 2016, la Ville d’Ottawa lancera une campagne d’éducation et de sensibilisation pour mettre en relief les nouveaux passages pour piétons qui seront aménagés à Ottawa en juin prochain. Nous vous saurions gré de bien vouloir diffuser cette information à vos membres, vos employés ou aux intervenants de votre entourage.

Les passages pour piétons sont indiqués par une signalisation précise et des marques sur la chaussée; les véhicules (y compris les vélos) doivent céder le passage aux piétons à ces endroits. L’affiche électronique ci-jointe illustre ces nouveaux passages pour piétons. Vous trouverez d’autres renseignements sur ce qu’ils sont, leur fonctionnement et où ils sont situés sur le site Web de la Ville à http://www.ottawa.ca/.

Les conducteurs et les cyclistes écoperont d’une amende de 150 dollars et de 3 points d’inaptitude par infraction commise à un passage pour piétons. La sanction des infractions commises aux passages pour piétons s’appliquera dès leur mise en service.

La première vague de nouveaux passages pour piétons, aménagés sur des rues où la vitesse est limitée et le volume de circulation est faible ou moyennement élevé, sera dévoilée à la mi-juin. D’autres passages pour piétons seront aménagés au cours des deux prochaines années.

L’aménagement de ces nouveaux passages pour piétons oblige tous les usagers de la route à modifier considérablement leur comportement lorsqu’ils se déplacent afin d’assurer la sécurité routière et la protection des piétons à ces passages. C’est pour cette raison que nous vous proposons de la documentation pour vous aider à renseigner vos employés ou vos membres sur les règles encadrant les passages pour piétons et les amendes correspondantes.

Vous trouverez ci-jointe une affiche électronique à diffuser afin de sensibiliser vos membres ou vos employés à la question. Vous pouvez également obtenir des dépliants sur demande en m’appelant au 613-580-2424, poste 13767 ou en écrivant à pedestriancrossover@ottawa.ca.

Sincères salutations,
Rachel Cere
Travaux publics, Relations avec les intervenants

Rachel Cere
Project Coordinator; Stakeholder Relations (COPRJ; Relations avec les intervenants)
Business Services Branch (Service d’affaires)
613-580-2424 x13767
rachel.cere@ottawa.ca

2016-126 Crossover Poster.pdf

Summer Consultation Meeting List

From: Fiona.Mitchell@ottawa.ca
CC: Jeff.Leiper@ottawa.ca
Subject: RE: Summer of community consultations *UPDATED*
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2016 18:28:07 +0000

Afternoon,

Please note the following updates, particularly the date change for the Westgate consultation, from my previous e-mail:

Summer 2016 Public Consultations

1) Saturday, June 4 8:30-3:00pm, Our Lady of Fatima Parish (153 Woodroffe Ave)
Big Public Consultation – Cleary & New Orchard Planning Study, O-Train Confederation LRT Stafe 2 Station Connectivity Study, Byron Ave Traffic Calming Design Study.

2) Thursday, June 9, 6:00-8:00pm, Hintonburg Community Centre
Mizrahi Parklette Public Consultation

3) Wednesday, June 15, 6:30-8:30pm, Van Lang Field house
Mahoney Park Renovations Public Consultations

4) Thursday, June 16, 6:30-8:30pm, Our Lady of Fatima (153 Woodroffe Ave)
Byron Traffic Calming and Bike Lanes

5) Monday, June 20, 6:00-8:00pm, Best Western
Westgate 2nd Public Consultation

6) Wednesday, June 22, 6:30-8:30, Churchill Senior’s Centre
1960 Scott St Development Proposal Public Consultation (Pre-Application)

7) Saturday, June 25, 10:00am-Noon, McCormick Park
Armstrong St Study Consultation

8) Monday, June 27, 6:30-8:30, Churchill Senior’s Centre
Richmond at Churchill Intersection improvements Public Consultation

9) Wednesday, July 13, 6:30-8:30, Van Lang Field House
190 Richmond Rd 2nd Public Consultation

Still tentative:
1140 Wellington St W Open House info session (July or September)
1976 Scott St & 320 McRae 2nd Public Consultation

Kindly,

Fiona

Fiona Mitchell

Councillor’s Assistant | Adjointe au conseiller
Office of Councillor Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward 15
City of Ottawa | Ville d’Ottawa
110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1
t: 613.580.2424 ex. 15823
e: fiona.mitchell@ottawa.ca
For more information follow us:
http://www.kitchissippiward.ca/
@KitchissippiOtt

For inquiries related to city services such as sidewalk maintenance, recycling, garbage pickup, by-law enforcement, etc. call 3-1-1 or visit http://www.serviceottawa.ca.
Pour toute question concernant l’entretien des rues, le recyclage et le service des règlements municipaux composez le 3-1-1 ou consultez http://www.serviceottawa.ca

Complete Street Project for Richmond Road Meeting – May 30

From: stage2@ottawa.ca
Subject: Public Advisory Committee Meeting #2 for a Complete Street Project for Richmond Road
Date: Fri, 13 May 2016 19:54:42 +0000

Please accept this invitation to participate in a Public Advisory Committee Meeting #2 for a Complete Street Project for Richmond Road. This is the second meeting of the Advisory group following the April 25th, 2016 kick-off meeting. Your involvement will help direct the design and implementation of the reconstruction of Richmond Road during the Stage 2 LRT Project, as noted below. Please confirm your attendance by replying to this email. [Editor: reply won’t work, send it to stage2@ottawa.ca]

What: Public Advisory Committee Meeting #2 – Richmond Road Complete Street Study
When: Monday May 30, 2016 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Notre Dame High School, 710 Broadview Ave (Library) – please enter from the parking lot in the back.

Background

The City of Ottawa has identified a requirement for the reconstruction of a section of Richmond Road between the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway and Cleary Avenue as part of the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Western Extension Project. The design and reconstruction will meet with a “Complete Street” standard, based on the City of Ottawa’s Complete Street Implementation Framework (2015). This will also incorporate the City of Ottawa Cycling Plan (2013), and focus on enhancing multi-modal transportation in this corridor.

The review and design will consider the introduction, rehabilitation and/or replacement of:

· Sidewalks, pathways, cycling, and local transit facilities;
· On-street parking;
· Traffic lane configuration;
· Opportunities for amenities including street furniture, landscaping and public art;
· Street lighting and signage;
· Opportunities to reduce stormwater flows and/or address drainage issues; ;
· Utility reconstruction/relocation as required;
· Traffic control system; and
· Road structure and pavement.

At this meeting we will begin to discuss options, existing conditions and start to gather key input from the invited stakeholders.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. This will be a brief presentation of the project and information provided on future projects in the area.

Marc Magierowicz MCIP RPP

Planner III, Stage 2 Project Office
City of Ottawa
180 Elgin Street, 6th Floor, Suite 601
Ottawa, ON K2P 2P7
t: 613-580-2424 ext. 27820

Future of Richmond Road and Byron – June 4

From: richmondbyron@ottawa.ca
Subject: You are invited! – The Future of Richmond Road and Byron Corridor Public Consultation/Vous êtes invité! – L’avenir du couloir du chemin Richmond/avenue Byron
Date: Thu, 12 May 2016 18:31:00 +0000

Thank you for attending the Public Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting on April 25th, 2016. As mentioned at the meeting, we would like to invite you to attend The Future of Richmond Road and Byron Corridor Public Consultation on June 4th, 2016.

What: The Future of Richmond Road and Byron Corridor Public Consultation
When: Saturday June 4, 2016 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with presentations (details below)
Where: Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 153 Woodroffe Avenue

Significant community improvements are being planned for the Richmond Road area in the coming years. Please join us at a public consultation to discuss four projects that are underway at the same time in your area. They include:

1. Cleary and New Orchard Planning Study
2. Richmond Road “Complete Street” Implementation Study, which includes the Byron corridor
3. O-Train Confederation Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) Stage 2 Station Connectivity Study which includes five stations: Westboro, Dominion, Cleary, New Orchard and Lincoln Fields, and
4. Byron Avenue Traffic Calming Design Study

The consultation is divided into two sessions:

Morning Session: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
· 9 a.m. Session begins – Opening remarks
· 9:30 a.m. Planning Primer 101
· 10:30 a.m. Cleary and New Orchard Planning study presentation
· 11 a.m. Workshop and small group discussion

Afternoon Session: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
· Richmond Road “Complete Street” Implementation Study and the LRT Station Connectivity Study presentation, group discussions and Q&A

There will also be moderated break-out sessions for discussions after presentations. Representatives from the City and the Ward Councillors will be available to discuss the projects and answer questions. Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require special accommodation, please email your request before June 2, 2016. For more information, please email richmondbyron@ottawa.ca.

Merci d’avoir assisté à la réunion du Comité de consultation public, le 25 avril 2016. Tel qu’indiqué lors de la réunion, nous aimerions vous inviter à assister à une consultation publique afin de parler de l’avenir du couloir du chemin Richmond/avenue Byron, le samedi 4 juin 2016.

Quoi: L’avenir du couloir du chemin Richmond/avenue Byron
Quand: Le samedi 4 juin 2016 de 8 h 30 à 15 h
Où: Église Our Lady of Fatima, 153, avenue Woodroffe

Au cours des prochaines années, le chemin Richmond sera le chantier d’importants projets d’amélioration communautaire. Nous vous invitons à une consultation publique pour discuter de quatre projets en cours dans votre quartier :

1. Étude de planification des stations Cleary et New Orchard
2. Étude sur la mise en œuvre du projet de rue complète du chemin Richmond, qui comprend le couloir de l’avenue Byron
3. Étude sur la connectivité des stations dans le cadre de l’Étape 2 du projet de train léger de la Ligne de la Confédération de l’O-Train, qui comprend cinq stations : Westboro, Dominion, Cleary, New Orchard et Lincoln Fields
4. Étude de la conception des mesures de modération de la circulation de l’avenue Byron

La consultation est divisée en deux séances :

Avant-midi : de 9 h à midi
· 9 h Début de la séance – Mot d’ouverture
· 9 h 30 Abécédaire de l’aménagement
· 10 h 30 Présentation de l’étude de planification sur les stations Cleary et New Orchard
· 11 h Atelier et discussion en petits groupes

Après-midi : de 13 h à 15 h 30
· Présentation de l’étude sur la mise en œuvre du projet de rue complète du chemin Richmond et de l’étude sur la connectivité des stations de train léger; discussions en groupe et période de questions

Il y aura aussi des séances de discussion en petits groupes après les présentations. Des représentants de la Ville et des conseillers de quartier seront présents pour discuter des projets et répondre aux questions.

La Ville d’Ottawa accorde une grande importance à l’accessibilité. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation particulières, veuillez le signaler par courriel d’ici le 2 juin 2016. Pour obtenir plus de renseignements, écrivez à richmondbyron@ottawa.ca.

Building Better Connections Webcast – Reminder May 4

Subject: Fwd: Reminder: Building Better Connections Webcast
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:13:35 -0400
From: pearhea@aol.com

Note the option to watch a live webcast on the evening of May 4, 2016. Mr. Campbell’s presentation will cover the importance of public consultation and engagement, design excellence, sustainability for the future, and the public realm. The City also will preview two new Planning Primer courses, Committee of Adjustment 101 and How to Present at a Standing Committee.

Heather

See the original post for more. You can view the webcast at 7pm on the city’s Building Better Connections web page.

Update on Ottawa’s Urban Forest Management Plan

Subject: Fwd: Update on the City of Ottawa’s Urban Forest Management Plan project
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:26:02 -0400
From: Heather Pearl <hpearl2012@gmail.com>

Here is an update on the project to develop an Urban Forest Management Plan. The city-wide high level of public interest in protecting what is left of the urban forest, and reversing the unsustainable, severe, cumulative losses to the tree canopy that occurred during the past seven years, has crystalized around this project.

The Phase I Stakeholder Consultation Report summarising the input from last fall’s public consultations is now posted on the Forestry Web page.

Heather Pearl
pearhea@aol.com

From: Urbantree/Arbreurbain <urbantree@ottawa.ca>
Date: 27 April 2016 at 15:00
Subject: Update on the City of Ottawa’s Urban Forest Management Plan project

Hello;

I am writing to give you an update on the City of Ottawa’s Urban Forest Management Plan.

Our consultants have been working on the draft plan throughout the winter and early spring. It will be submitted to city staff for review soon. We will make it available to the public later this summer in preparation for the Phase 2 consultations which will take place in late September / early October. The dates for the Phase 2 consultations will be finalized early this summer.

Please keep your eye on http://ottawa.ca/urbanforest for the draft plan and the dates for the consultations this fall. The Phase 1 Stakeholder Consultation Report is also available there. The report outlines the feedback collected at the visioning sessions that were held last November and through the surveys submitted at that time.

I will send the information about the fall consultations to this list, as soon as we’ve got our plans finalized.

Thank you for your continued interest in this important project.

Martha

Martha Copestake | MFC, BScFE
Forester – Planning / experte-forestière – Planification
Policy Development and Urban Design / Élaboration des politiques et Design urbain
City of Ottawa | Ville d’Ottawa
613.580.2424 ext./poste 17922
http://ottawa.ca/planning / http://ottawa.ca/urbanisme

Kitchissippi Ward Forum – April 30

Subject: Save The Date: Kitchissippi Ward Forum – Saturday, April 30, 2:00-5:00pm
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:12:58 +0000
From: Mitchell, Fiona <Fiona.Mitchell@ottawa.ca>

Hello Kitchissippi community!

We hope this finds you well. We wanted to send you a Save The Date for the next Kitchissippi Ward Forum, which will be Saturday, April 30 from 2-5pm at Hilson Ave school, in their gym. Right now, all you need to do is save the date should you or members of your association want to attend.

I will be reaching out further to confirm your attendance and if you would like to give the community some updates from your association. I will also pass along the agenda for the meeting in the next week or so.

Many thanks and enjoy the beautiful weather I’m told we will have this week. J

Kindly,

Fiona

Fiona Mitchell

Councillor’s Assistant | Adjointe au conseiller
Office of Councillor Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward 15
City of Ottawa | Ville d’Ottawa

110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1
t: 613.580.2424 ex. 15823
e: fiona.mitchell@ottawa.ca

For more information follow us:
http://www.kitchissippiward.ca
@KitchissippiOtt

For inquiries related to city services such as sidewalk maintenance, recycling, garbage pickup, by-law enforcement, etc. call 3-1-1 or visit http://www.serviceottawa.ca.

Pour toute question concernant l’entretien des rues, le recyclage et le service des règlements municipaux composez le 3-1-1 ou consultez http://www.serviceottawa.ca

Cycling in the City Newsletter

The city’s cycling newsletter April edition http://cityofottawa.activehosted.com/index.php?action=social&chash=0e3a37aa85a14e359df74fa77eded3f6.1515&ref=twitter has a few items that may be of interest.

Locally, there’s a bit on “Byron Avenue Traffic Calming & Advisory Bicycle Lanes”.

The “New safe crossings of Carling Avenue and Bronson Avenue” mean you can now cycle along the parkway, get off at Bayview (Prince of Wales railway bridge) and cycle all the way to Dow’s Lake; the cycle path runs parallel to Preston Street and along-side the O-Train line. You can now easily cycle downtown along canal paths or to Carleton University.

Other topics worth mentioning are the Winter Biking Survey and Bike to Work Month in May.

City Forum on Planning – May 4

Note that this event also will be web cast on Ottawa.ca, for those who wish to attend remotely.

http://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/planning-and-development/whats-happening-your-neighbourhood/building-better-connection

From: Sheila Perry <sjperry@sympatico.ca>
Date: 8 April 2016 at 00:13
Subject: City Planning and Development E-newsletter – April 2016

Greetings to all FCA Planning and Zoning Contacts:

Please find attached an invitation to participate in the City of Ottawa “Building Better Connections” Forum
Date: May 4, 2016
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.

Please share this with your Community Association members and encourage them to participate.
You are encouraged to post this on your CA website.
I am very pleased that John Campbell will be the keynote speaker. His experience and credentials are exemplary.

Best regards,
Sheila Perry,
VP and Liaison,
Planning and Zoning,
FCA

Home Page

City of Ottawa

Planning and Development

Message from Councillor Jan Harder, Chair of Planning Committee

It has been about seven months since Planning and Growth Management launched the Planning and Development e-newsletter. I am so pleased to see the number of subscribers increasing week over week. People are interested and engaged which I feel will lead to us, building Ottawa better, together!

Mark your calendars! Building Better Connections is May 4, 2016. This will be our first combination forum and webinar. Those interested are invited to attend Ottawa City Hall in person or participate online.

I am very excited about this event which will feature John Campbell – a visionary planner who redefined the Toronto Waterfront. Mr. Campbell was the President and CEO of Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation that undertook the largest urban revitalization project in North American history. The project was founded in the themes of deterring urban sprawl, promoting transit, enhancing design excellence, quality of life, and sustainability.

Following a question and answer with Mr. Campbell, our Planning staff will present a preview of two Planning Primer electives that are being created the Committee of Adjustment 101 and How to Present at a Standing Committee. Please see below for details on how to register and take part in Ottawa’s newest planning event. I do hope to see you there.

Bringing together Ottawa’s planning community

Presenting live and by webcast
John Campbell, Former President and CEO
Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation

May 4, 2016

7 to 9 p.m.
Ottawa City Hall
Council Chambers
110 Laurier Avenue W.

To be part of our live audience at City Hall, please RSVP before April 29. Seating is limited.

You are invited to join Ottawa’s planning community and learn from John Campbell, former President and CEO of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation. He will share his experiences and answer audience members’ questions about leading redevelopment projects, ensuring design excellence and sustainability for the future, within the public realm. Following John’s presentation, city planning staff will offer practical tips for residents interested in presenting at city standing committees and insights about the workings of the City’s Committee of Adjustment.

This event will be webcast on Ottawa.ca and conducted in both official languages.

Our Keynote Speaker
John Campbell

John Campbell was the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation and was responsible for leading the estimated $34 billion revitalization of Toronto’s waterfront. John will share his experience leading revitalization and redevelopment projects. His presentation will include the importance of public consultation and engagement, design excellence, sustainability for the future, and the public realm.

Our Featured Presentations
Preview of Upcoming Planning Primer Electives

Come join us for a preview of two upcoming Planning Primer elective courses: Committee of Adjustment 101 and How to Present at a Standing Committee. At the end of the featured presentations, live audience members and webcast participants will be able to ask questions and guide the final course content.

Join Our Webcast Audience

Can’t make it downtown? Be part of our webcast audience and join our interactive chat session while the presentations take place.
Click here to receive a notification and link to the webcast when it is live.
Building Better Connections is an initiative of the Planning and Growth Management Department to bring together members of Ottawa’s planning community and provide a space for meaningful discussion.

For more information:
http://Ottawa.ca/BBC
planning@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 extension 24375

Please let us know if you require specific accommodations or arrangements.