MCA would like to remind all M'ville residents to call 311 for pick up of any found needles or crack pipes. The City employee picking up will report to NeedleReporting@ottawa.ca. If you have found a needle or crackpipe and deposited in the needle drop box at Causeway located at 22 O'Meara Street in Hintonburg or on the Somerset Bridge at Breezehill Avenue and Somerset Street, please report to NeedleReporting@ottawa.ca. Finding these items are a safety hazard and must be reported to ensure the Needlehunter program know areas to check in the future.
Planning Circulation - 159 Forward AVenue
Lorrie Marlow 8:52 AM (3 hours ago)to me Can you post the attachment and the message below on our websiteMCA had a presentation from Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) on the redevelopment of 159 Forward Avenue, the former Forward Avenue Family Crisis Shelter. This property owned by the City of Ottawa has been sold to CCOC for a multi-unit rental property with full market rent and some affordable units based on income.
MCA is pleased to see 2 and 3 bedroom units for families. CCOC has addressed MCA concerns which were that the HCAC and mechanical ventilation equipment be installed on the roof and not on the ground adjacent to any of the neighbors. The waste storage must be enclosed and not adjacent to any of the neighbors which CCOC has addressed. MCA is supportive of parking on the property to reduce parking on Forward Avenue and 31 bicycle parking spots. CCOC will replace trees and provide soft landscaping and community garden plots on the property. MCA encourages residents to provide comments by June 23, 2020 to the link in the application and also send to: MechanicsvilleCA@gmail.com.
Here is the: Site plan Control Application summary.
Public input on COVID-19 related re-opening
From Councillor Jeff Leiper’s newsletter:
The City and Ottawa Public Health are exploring how to safely reopen the city in a gradual, phased approach that aligns with the Province of Ontario’s framework for reopening the province.
We want to hear about the changes you have made to protect yourself and your loved ones from covid-19, how easy it has been for you to get and understand information from different levels of government, what kinds of supports you have accessed, your ideas on how to maintain physical distancing and more.
Your feedback will help us develop a recovery plan that meets the needs and expectations of our community.
Tell us what you think here.
Council on Aging covid-19 survey
From Councillor Jeff Leiper’s newsletter:
Ottawa's Council on Aging is seeking to hear seniors' feedback on their experience of the covid-19 pandemic. Questions cover how you are coping, managing anxiety and staying connected. The information collected will be used to support Ottawa's seniors during this and other public health crises. Click here to take the survey in English (here in French), or, if you would prefer to complete the questionnaire by phone, call 613.789.3577 ext. 4 and leave a message. Someone will call you back within 24 hours to collect your information
Mechanicsville Community Association encourages our Seniors to participate in this survey
Notice from Public Health about COVID-19
City of Ottawa Public Health has provided some useful information and links for COVID-19. We encourage community members to read and refer to the information below.
174 Forward sidewalk closure
MCA has confirmed that 174 Forward has gotten a permit from the city for sidewalk closure while they do construction.
Councillor Leiper note on social distance on construction site
In his newsletter, Councillor Leiper had stated:
I'll add that I continue to receive notes about the lack of distancing on construction sites. My advice to residents is now to call the Ministry of Labour to make a complaint about an unsafe job site.
Update: Burnside traffic speed
MCA requested Councillor Leiper's office install a traffic speed monitor on Burnside and it determined that traffic speed on Burnside was found to be top of the list for speeding so additional flexi sticks will be installed to hopefully slow down traffic.
StatsCan survey on COVID-19
Statistics Canada is asking residents to take a voluntary survey on how folks are dealing with the pandemic. It takes five minutes to fill out, and the data will be used to help guide suitable support measures during and after the pandemic. Fill it out here until April 16.
Fill out survey on Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
Community members are asked to fill out survey on Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.
Give feedback to the City Solid Waste Master plan
The City is developing a new Solid Waste Master Plan, to be completed by the end of 2021. The plan will guide how we manage solid waste over the next 30 years. Please register and participate in any surveys.
Comments for draft legislation for development charges and community benefits
The province has the comment period for their draft legislation for development charges and community benefits closing on March 30th, 2020.
Please be sure to provide to visit: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-1406 and provide yoru comment
Road Close Authorization - Hinchey Avenue
City of Ottawa has authorized a road closure for Hinchey Avenue from Scott Street to Lyndale Avenue. The road will be closed from Wednesday, 4 March 2020 to Friday, 13 March 2020.
City Police's survey on its crime reporting tool
Anyone who has reported crime using the City’s Crime Reporting tool, please participate in this survey: https://s-ca.chkmkt.com/?e=177283&h=A924AE0B5220770
Reminder: Public Meeting on proposed revision to R4 Zoning
There is a public meeting on proposed revision to R4 Zoning. It is going to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington St. W) at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington St. W) at 6:30 pm
This will allow Developers to build small, dense apartments with 8 to 12 units on a single lot as per the sketch above.
Everyone is welcome to ask questions and provide feedback to the City.
https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/public-engagement/projects/residential-fourth-density-r4-zoning-review
Reminder: Mechanicsville Winter Carnival Sunday Feb 2nd from 2 to 4pm
MECHANICSVILLE WINTER CARNIVAL
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd 2020
2 TO 4 PM at LAROCHE PARK
Free horse & sleigh rides, Ice Skating, kids activities
Coffee, hot chocolate and baked goods
Public Meeting on proposed revision to R4 Zoning
There is a public meeting on proposed revision to R4 Zoning. It is going to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington St. W) at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington St. W) at 6:30 pm
This will allow Developers to build small, dense apartments with 8 to 12 units on a single lot as per the sketch above.
Everyone is welcome to ask questions and provide feedback to the City.
Winter parking ban today (Sunday) at 3 pm
City of Ottawa has implementing a winter parking ban on city streets starting at 3 pm today.
According to Coucnillar Leiper, the City is working “with by-law to ensure that tickets will only go out on streets that have not been plowed by that time. If the street hasn't been plowed by 3 pm, don't park on it or risk a ticket. “
Rink is open! Learn to Skate Tuesdays from 4 to 5pm
The Laroche Park rink is open! Thanks to Keith Brown and his family for maintaining our rink for decades! SWCHC have lined up the Learn to Skate program on Tuesdays from 4 to 5pm. Lights are on and the ice condition is excellent. Drop by with a shovel after any snowfall to help keep it clear!
MECHANICSVILLE WINTER CARNIVAL
MECHANICSVILLE WINTER CARNIVAL
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd 2020
2 TO 4 PM at LAROCHE PARK
Free horse & sleigh rides, Ice Skating, kids activities
Coffee, hot chocolate and baked goods
