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More details on the programs and the qualifying criteria are available on ottawa. Council declared the Office of Councillor for Cumberland Ward to be vacant. Considering the COVID pandemic, Council did not set a date for a by-election but instead directed staff to report back to Council within 60 days to present options and timelines for filling the vacancy. The former Councillor for the Ward, Stephen Blais, resigned the position earlier in March following a successful run to sit as a Member of Provincial Parliament.

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The adjustment will reflect the amount of time these facilities remain closed. There will be no interruption to rail service, and the City and municipal taxpayers are protected under the Project Agreement.

A Notice of Default is a contractual notice advising Rideau Transit Group that it is in default of its obligations under the contract. Rideau Transit Group then has an opportunity to remedy those defaults.

This is a strong tool in the contract available to the City. The acceptable levels of service and reliability are detailed in our contract with RTG, but they are not being met. Under the Project Agreement, Rideau Transit Group is responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of the Confederation Line, including the vehicles and stations. The City is also asking RTG to take a much more active role in compelling its key sub-contractors — including Alstom — to improve their performance on an urgent basis.

Since the system was launched in September , there have been considerable failures on the Confederation Line. In response, the City has taken numerous actions to push Rideau Transit Group to address the issues that lead to these continued failures:. Council directed staff to prepare and deliver a Notice of Default to Rideau Transit Group that will require Rideau Transit Group to provide a plan and schedule by March 31, that will set out how Rideau Transit Group intends to fix these ongoing issues.

Staff will report back to Council at its meeting on Wednesday, April 8. It would include four soundstages and office space for production, animation and training. Once open, it would create approximately full-time jobs. The Committee also approved the creation of a new Film By-law. The by-law would create a no-fee film permit and provide film and television production companies with a streamlined application process to film on City property and access City services.

The new by-law would support the growth of the local television and film industry, and help the Ottawa Film Office promote Ottawa as an attractive destination for media production. The housing corporation plans to build a mixed-income community with affordable housing on the land, which is near transit. For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa. You can also connect with us through Facebook , Twitter and Instagram.

The Road Safety Action Plan includes the following actions to be implemented to make rural roads safer. The plan also includes implementation of measures to address high-risk drivers, reduction of collisions at intersections, as well as measures to make roads safer for vulnerable users. With amalgamation, we were promised thriving and prosperous villages in the rural area, but with so many restrictions, we were limited and could not see the growth we expected and looked forward to.

It has become clear to the city that one size does not fit all, especially with the urban, suburban and rural areas across Ottawa. Over the past 5 years I have been listening to your feedback and working with staff daily to fulfill these needs. This has been my commitment and drive, to open the doors of opportunity for our villages and general rural area to expand forward into the future, while retaining the beauty and uniqueness that our ward has to offer.

Endless hours were spent in public consultations and in round table discussions to get us to where we are today. I am proud to announce the brand New Official Plan, that finally delivers new opportunities in livelihood and business ventures, previously restricted or not allowed. To read all the details and what the plan encompasses for Ward 20, please follow this link to my website.

Ottawa passed a major population milestone in — reaching the one-million mark. Our residents live in dozens of communities that spread across a large geographic area. But as our city continues to grow, so too does the challenge of keeping Ottawa affordable for those who live and work here. This includes the on schedule completion of the resurfacing of River rd and Snake Island dr, as well as the much needed resurfacing of Dalmeny rd between River and Gordon Murdock.

The City is also devoting more funds to repaving and road safety projects to keep our city moving. Investing in both transit and transportation together does far more than simply ease traffic congestion. It connects us with one another and with the businesses and services we use each day, helping create jobs and foster a stronger economy and a higher quality of life for all.

With 75 per cent of the capital budget dedicated to infrastructure spending, this budget continues our commitment to maintain and upgrade roads, parks and water infrastructure, enhancing the mobility of residents and decreasing our flood risk. The draft Budget finds balance by limiting the burden on taxpayers while maintaining the standard of service residents have come to rely on from their City.

Homeowners will see that property tax increases have been capped at three per cent. Added support for community agencies is also included, along with continued support for long-term care and our Older Adult Plan. Communities are stronger when everyone has a safe place to call home and share in a good quality of life.

The City continues to rely on prudent financial planning at a time of financial uncertainty from upper levels of government and volitivity in global markets. We have worked hard to ensure that the draft Budget is respectful of each dollar contributed by taxpayers, reinvesting those revenues back into our shared infrastructure and the countless services we provide to residents. I am very thankful for all the input and assistance received to help pass a motion today at council, that protects the unique short-term rental experience in rural areas.

This motion would allow short-term rentals in secondary dwellings, coach houses and other similar types of units in the rural areas of Ottawa. I am supportive of regulating short-term rentals and am looking forward to seeing these policies implemented.

Rural Ottawa does not always have the same types of issues that we see in Urban or Suburban areas, such as parking availability. In the rural wards we have farm houses, coach houses and barns. Many of our homes are built with a second entrance that can be considered a secondary dwelling.

We offer a unique experience that not many other large cities can provide. I often see travelers visiting from European countries like Sweden and the Netherlands, who choose to stay at short-term rentals in Osgoode Ward so they can experience our dairy farms and our crop operations.

While preparing this motion, Councillor Eli El-Chantiry and myself were sure to tread carefully. We heard from our residents as well and I would like to say a special thank you to the Osgoode Ward Business Association and the Osgoode Ward Advisory Committee for their input. We looked to ensure we were not going to impact anyone else. As councillors, it is important we are careful when we implement policies as we know not one size fits all. Short-term rental platforms do need to be properly regulated.

This has been a great experience for myself as I had taken time to speak with many different city departments as well as other councillors for input and feedback. This really goes to show that good conversation and collaboration gets good work done. Many of you may know that I live very close to this intersection and have been aware of the community concerns about its design since when we received a letter at our homes explaining the situation and potential options.

While the intersection met the warrants for a traffic control signal and requests for a roundabout, funding for the changes was years away. While speaking with staff, it was found that traffic was coming from drivers on Manotick Station, driving over to Stagecoach via Apple Orchard, to use the traffic signals on Stagecoach to safely enter Mitch Owens Drive. Seeing the cause of the issue, I was able to push to have staff action a solution by re-aligning Apple Orchard to meet with Parkway at the same point on Stagecoach within my first two years as Councillor, securing money for safety and to relieve traffic on Apple Orchard by constructing the traffic signal lights at Manotick Station and Mitch Owens in Throughout this process in and , the GCA and residents were consulted and supported the plans to use a 2 way stop.

I was also informed by staff that with growth to the community, the two-way stop control would need to eventually be converted to an all-way stop control. In accordance with my mandate to provide community safety, I brought these resident concerns to traffic staff asking them to review the intersection and how well it was performing.

The traffic study, which was completed this year, also indicated that the intersection now met the warrants for a multi-way stop. Therefore, knowing that warrants are met and not doing anything will reduce safety, leaving status quo is not an option that staff can support. I hope moving forward everyone will continue to abide by our Provincial Highway Traffic Act and if you see anyone driving unsafely at anytime, report this with Ottawa Police Services online or by phone.

If you have any safety concerns for the community, please feel free to email me at any time at George. Darouze Ottawa. The Chateau Laurier file has been underway for days over 3 years and for the last days deemed complete. LARCO, a private business that owns a private building, has followed all the rules set out for them to appease City and public requests. They have willingly removed parking from their property with no questions asked, paid their designers and architects for over 5 different designs as well as multiple edits spending millions of dollars in the process.

Yet the overwhelming sentiment from that same public is asking City Council to step in. Many of you when going through a city application process have come to me stating that this is a long, costly process and feel the city is too involved in their property. I ask you now, how you would feel if after multiple edits, thousands of dollars spent and an approval in hand, were told to start all over again?

Our own legal team has reviewed the history of this file and advised that we will lose if this happens. This result in costing the city tax payer hundreds of thousands in legal staff time on top of the staff hours already spent in over meetings discussing this matter.

Councillor Dudas was correct in stating that when the requirements were laid out, that the parameters should have been more specific, with less room for interpretation. However, those general guidelines from the Built Sub Heritage Committee have led us to where we are today.

This concept drawing does meet the given requirements height, width, materials, shape, etc. The only question being asked was: do we revoke an already approved permit that has met its required criteria? While I do not like the design provided this is still not the decision placed in front us.

I also believe that it sets a poor example to any business that may wish to work with our city, as it would only go to show we cannot make clear decisions and that it is difficult to work with our policies. I hope that we as a City, along with staff, committees and council will learn from this experience and avoid these kinds of mistakes in the future. At the committee meeting on Tuesday, members approved contracts until with our current curbside waste collection service providers. To support native pollinators , such as bees, butterflies, ants and beetles, the Committee directed staff to plant a pollinator garden and install a native bee hotel on City property.

The Committee also approved declaring a climate emergency in the City of Ottawa, which was a very hot topic. Yes, climate change is a real issue. There is absolutely no denying that, and that is not my rationale for voting no. First and most importantly, the motion spoils the incredible effort the City has shown in the last decade in being a proactive and responsible leader in the environment community.

We have over 30 key departmental initiatives towards addressing climate change, including the Air Quality and Climate Change Management Plan, the new Official Plan, Energy Evolution, Green Building Policy, and many more initiatives within city reports, by-laws, and programs that seek to reduce environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions. Could the City find areas to improve?

Very possible. But this motion undermines the initiatives our City already does; initiatives our committee should be celebrating much more often. This Council Sponsors Group would be comprised entirely of members who already sit around the committee table for Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management, which is where these climate issues should be discussed.

This raised a red flag for me; as the City is working to streamline information and processes, creating a separate group with the same members seems to work against this strategy. If we want to talk about new environmental initiatives that the City can take on, this committee can handle it on its own. If there is one item with which I agree it would be item number eight of the motion which calls us to work with senior levels of government to provide the City and the public with resources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Metcalfe held their Annual parade on Sunday afternoon with warmer temperatures and incredible crowds. Mayor Watson was able to join, and was quite happy to stay and mingle with residents in the community centre, where cookie decorating and guests were getting their pictures taken with Santa. Many thanks to the all the volunteers in each of the villages who helped organize these community events, and to my staff and volunteers that handed out the candies during the parades.

The Annual Christmas Potluck lunch for the Osgoode Township Museum members was well attended and had some delicious dishes for everyone to try. A few words of welcome and updates were quickly passed along, and the rest of the event was spent socializing. There is some exciting news and events coming up in for this group! You can become a member anytime, and provide your input to the board.

This was truly a great opportunity to mix and mingle with residents and experience the community spirit of Christmas time. Well done to the committee for their efforts on this event! A new art show with local painters, knitters and crafters held at South Village was open to the public for most of last Saturday. The hall saw a steady flow of guests. Among the items on display was some unique, textured artwork featured by Judy Anderson, along with Christmas cards, knitted scarves, handbags and fresh biscotti by various other vendors.

Great show! Although I was originally planning to hold my last Open Door of next week, due to an unforeseen circumstance I will no longer be able to do so.

My Open Door will resume January 8 th I apologize to anyone who planned to visit me next Tuesday. I look forward to meeting with you next year! The last Osgoode Ward Advisory Committee OWAC meeting was held this week, bringing members up to date on the latest issues at City Council, the rural communities, and providing them a chance to give feedback on cannabis retail storefronts. I sincerely appreciate continued dedication of these members to this very important committee; their feedback is the pulse on the village they represent, which ultimately affects my decisions made at Council.

I was pleasantly surprised when Nicole McKerracher from Osgoode Youth Association presented me with a framed collage of many events that I supported over the last year as a show of continued gratitude and strong support of the youth centre. This is one of the best gifts ever and it means so much to me. Thank you to all the kids and O-YA staff for your thoughtful gift. I will cherish it! I am always happy to be back in the community servicing schools with classroom visits when I can.

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