Review of Rules for Municipalities

Subject: Municipal Legislation Review
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:54:35 +0000
From: Yasir Naqvi, MPP (Constituency Office) <ynaqvi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org>

Dear Friends,

Ontario is reviewing three key elements of Ontario’s municipal legislative framework: the Municipal Act, the City of Toronto Act, and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

The government is required by legislation to review the Municipal Act and City of Toronto Act every five years. The government is reviewing these Acts at the same time, along with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

We want to hear from municipalities, organizations, elected officials, experts, and Ontarians in every part of the province about how this legislation might be improved. We are interested in all suggestions. Based on what we have heard to date from members of the public, municipalities and other interested groups, there are three main themes that this review will focus on:

Accountability and Transparency
Municipal Financial Sustainability
Responsive and Flexible Municipal Government

Our government wants to hear your concerns and suggested solutions on these Acts. We want to hear what is working, what could work better, and your innovative ideas for addressing challenges together.

I invite you to review the discussion guide and share your ideas. The deadline for comments is October 31, 2015, and there are a number of ways to share your feedback:

Online: share your feedback
E-mail: e-mail your suggestions for changes to the legislation, or any other comments or questions you may have about the reviews, to municipalreview@ontario.ca.
Mail: send a written submission with your suggestions for changes to the legislation, or any other comments to:
Municipal Legislation Review
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Local Government Policy Branch
777 Bay St., 13th Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 2E5

You may also be interested to know that the Municipal Elections Act is also under review. For more information, please visit http://ontario.ca/municipalelections.

I hope you take the time to participate in this process. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance.

Sincerely,

Yasir

Yasir Naqvi, MPP
Ottawa Centre

Carlington Woods Nature Walks – July 18-19

From: amacdonald@naturecanada.ca
Sent: 17/07/2015 9:55:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Free community event, July 18-19th in the Carlington Woods area

Good morning, Ward 15 community association leaders,

My name is Alex MacDonald and I’d like to pass along a quick note regarding a free, family-friendly NatureBlitz event Nature Canada is holding in the Carlington Woods area, beginning this Saturday (July 18) at 12pm and ending at 12pm Sunday (July 19). More information, including a full schedule, directions and more is available here: http://naturecanada.ca/news/blog/natureblitz_july2015/.

Please feel free to pass this along to anyone who may be interested in taking part! Once again the event is free, family-friendly and will take place rain or shine.

I’ve attached the event poster as well. Apologies for cross-postings/redundant notifications.

Cheers,

Alex

Alex MacDonald, M.Sc.
Senior Conservation Manager – Species at Risk, Urban Nature & Protected Areas
Gestionnaire principal de conservation – espèces en péril, nature urbaine & zones protégées
amacdonald@naturecanada.ca
613-562-3447 ext. 300 | 1-800-267-4088
300-75 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7

Celebrating 75 years as Canada’s voice for nature. Join us today!
Une voix pour la nature au Canada depuis 75 ans. Devenez membre aujourd’hui!

Finalposter-July2015NatureBlitz

212 Northwestern Redevelopment Hearing or Adjournment

Subject: Proposal to redevelop 212 Northwestern Avenue – COA Adjournment Request
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:56:19 -0400
From: Pearhea@aol.com

Late last week, the CPCA Development Committee received a Committee of Adjustment (COA) Notice of a COA Hearing regarding a proposal to build a double on the property at 212 Northwestern Avenue. The Hearing date is July 22nd.

The Agent for the Owner has told us that they will request an Adjournment at the COA, to allow them time to meet with the CPCA Development Committee and consult with community members. We will attend the Hearing in support of this request for Adjournment.

The COA Hearing Notice is attached. We expect to receive a new Hearing date on July 22nd.

A meeting will be scheduled in the Fieldhouse regarding this proposal, once we have more information. People in the 60 metre Notification circle will receive a flyer. The community meeting Notice also will be posted on the web site.

Please get in touch if you have questions about the proposal.

Thank you,
Heather

Heather Pearl
CPCA Co-chair and Development Committee Member

COA Notice 212 (210) NW 1507080001.pdf

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-07-13

This week’s topics:

Lowertown Foot Patrol Project – More officers in Byward Market area during summer.
Search for Pavel Bloch – Missing person.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for July 13
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:02:09 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for July 13, 2015. Please feel free to pass it on 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-2015-07-13.pdf

Ontario Transportation Infrastructure Consultation

Subject: Moving Ontario Forward Consultation
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2015 14:22:13 +0000
From: Yasir Naqvi, MPP (Constituency Office) <ynaqvi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org>

Dear Friends,

Moving Ontario Forward is our government’s long-term plan to build transit and transportation infrastructure in communities across Ontario. This is part of the largest infrastructure investment in Ontario’s history — more than $130 billion over 10 years. The investment will repair and build new infrastructure — to help keep our communities strong, to create and attract jobs, and to ensure that people are able to move within our communities in a sustainable manner.

In partnership with regions and communities, the government needs to design programs and identify projects that will drive economic growth and address critical local, regional and provincial infrastructure needs. I would like to invite you to join in the conversation to ensure that our community’s infrastructure needs and priorities are heard as part of this process. Feedback provided will inform the province when determining how to allocate the remaining $11.5 billion of a $15 billion investment for outside the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

More information about the consultation is available online at ‎http://www.ontario.ca/infrastructureconsultation, and the Discussion Guide is attached. I encourage you to review the information provided and take the time to provide any comments or feedback that you may have. I also ask that you share this information with your colleagues and networks. Feedback will be accepted online until September 18, 2015.

This is an exciting opportunity to make sure local voices are heard as we design infrastructure programs that have the potential to make a real difference in Ottawa. By working together, we can achieve the best results for our community.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Yasir

Yasir Naqvi, MPP
Ottawa Centre

Moving Ontario Forward.pdf

Naqvi Cup Community BBQ and Basketball Game – July 18

From: ynaqvi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
Subject: You are Invited! 2015 Naqvi Cup Community BBQ and Basketball Game
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2015 00:13:29 +0000

Dear Friends,

I hope you will join me on Saturday, July 18 at St. Luke’s Park (166 Frank Street, Ottawa) for the annual Naqvi Cup Community BBQ and Basketball Game!

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the basketball game, please bring your family and friends to watch the Ottawa Police Blues defend their title against the St. Luke’s Bulls for a game that promises to be a nail-biter!

The community BBQ starts at 11AM. Tip-off is at 12:30PM. In the case of rain, the event will be moved to Sunday, July 26.

For more information please see the enclosed invitation, or call 613-722-6414.

I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Yasir

Yasir Naqvi, MPP
Ottawa Centre

Naqvi Cup 2015.pdf

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-07-06

This week’s topics:

STEP in July – Cycling, red lights.
Robbery suspect sought.
“Night at the Races” – Fundraiser.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for July 6
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2015 13:47:51 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for July 6, 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-2015-07-06.pdf

Organic Master Gardener Course – October 17+

Subject: Upcoming Organic Master Gardener Course in Ottawa Fall 2015
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:35:23 -0400
From: Julia Dupuis <julia@cog.ca>

Canadian Organic Growers is hosting the Organic Master Gardener Course in Ottawa again this Fall. The course runs for three weekends, both Saturday and Sunday October 17-18, November 7-8, and November 28-29 from 10am-4pm. The course location will be COG’s National Office at The Royal Ottawa Hospital, 1145 Carling Ave. Ottawa. The cost is $670 (+HST) early bird price (until September 25) and $720 (+HST) regular price. For more information, visit our website or, register directly here.

We thank you in advance for helping us to promote this great course.

Wishing you a nice day,

Julia Dupuis
Organic Agriculture Program Coordinator
Canadian Organic Growers
7519-1145 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4
1-888-375-7383
julia@cog.ca

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Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-06-29

This week’s topics:

Identification needed – Navan road bank robbery video.
Mind your valuables – Lock windows, doors, cars, bikes.
Operation Northern Spotlight – Human trafficking of sex trade workers.
Race based data collection.
Five-day zero tolerance initiative – downtown core, helped with poisonous drugs investigation.
Letter of Agreement – with Ottawa Community Housing.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for June 29
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:48:54 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for June 29, 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-2015-06-29.pdf

Infill II Update

Subject: Infill II update
Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2015 19:57:21 +0000
From: CoChair1

Below is an update from Jeff Lieper’s newsletter (you can subscribe from Jeff’s website and have it sent to your e-mail address). See highlight related to Jeff’s work with Heather and I, which was very much appreciated. He also mentioned our involvement with appreciation when he spoke at Planning Committee on June 24 (when the By-law amendment was passed).

In summary, this was a successful outcome for our community’s R1 and R2, especially the reduced heights from 11 m. down to 8.5 m, and the elimination of the proposed extra 1 m. of height for duplexes. (Unfortunately some of the other residential zones (R3 and R4) that we worked with through the FCA were less satisfied with height outcomes for their communities.)

CoChair1

From Jeff Lieper’s Newsletter:

Amended Infill II rules pass Council

On Wednesday, Council passed “Infill II” – a package of zoning changes that will rein in the size of infill developments. New infills will be required to provide more generous setbacks and longer back yards. The height limits for infills in many of our residential zones have also been reduced. Projections such as rooftop patio access are also being made to be less obtrusive and set further back. The new rules are the result of months of discussion between communities, builders and City planners. I was very pleased to work closely with, particularly, the Champlain Park Community Association to accomplish one significant amendment to what was passed at Planning Commitee: a lower height for duplexes in our R2 zones for the sake of consistency and to provide a clear signal to the Committee of Adjustment. The new infill by-law is now in its appeal period, and may yet be challenged at the Ontario Municipal Board by any of the parties who participated in the process.