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Councillor’s Newsletter K EEPING Y OU I NFORMED Dear Residents, Last Tuesday night, I met with some Stittsville business owners for an excellent discussion at the information session regarding the potential Stittsville Business Improvement Area (BIA). A BIA is important for the growing business community in Stittsville to have access to the resources which help them to thrive. The session was well attended and some valuable points were brought up by some of the attendees. I would like to thank the steering committee and all potential members who joined to share their insight, particularly Jim Walker for taking the lead as Chair person. I have attached a copy of the presentation made at the meeting for your information available by clicking here. A number of businesses have volunteered to be part of the Stittsville BIA Steering Committee to engage the discussion in the community and seek input. Now, it is very important that the Steering Committee hears from Stittsville’s business leaders to provide their input. All types of feedback are important and welcomed from every area of our diverse business community. Businesses and commercial property owners are requested to please complete an online survey available at the below links: Councillor’s View INSIDE THIS ISSUE Kanata West Pump Station Update 2 Sidewalk Construction on Hazeldean 2 Fernbank Culvert Installation 3 By-law Q2 Report 4 Stittsville Committee of Adjustment Application 5 Public Health Exprt Panel Report 6 La Machine Comes to Ottawa 7 Splash Pads, Beaches and Pools 14 Colonel By Day Schedule Changes 18 …and more! English French Please note that the survey will close on August 4 I strongly support the establishment of a BIA in Stittsville as I see there are many benefits that it would provide and it would be a valuable investment for businesses. All decisions of the BIA would be made by the businesses and it is the businesses that would elect a Board made up of Stittsville businesses. Another meeting is being planned and will hopefully take place later this autumn. More information on that will be shared in my newsletter as it is received. For more information or to provide additional comments please contact myself and the Stittsville BIA Steering Committee at [email protected]. If you have specific questions regarding the assessment of your property and potential levy please feel free to contact the City’s Economic Development Officer Brian Simpson at [email protected]. -Shad Newsletter Date July 21, 2017

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Councillor’s Newsletter

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Dear Residents,

Last Tuesday night, I met with some Stittsville

business owners for an excellent discussion at the

information session regarding the potential

Stittsville Business Improvement Area (BIA).

A BIA is important for the growing business

community in Stittsville to have access to the

resources which help them to thrive.

The session was well attended and some valuable

points were brought up by some of the

attendees.

I would like to thank the steering committee and

all potential members who joined to share their

insight, particularly Jim Walker for taking the lead

as Chair person.

I have attached a copy of the presentation made

at the meeting for your information available by

clicking here.

A number of businesses have volunteered to be

part of the Stittsville BIA Steering Committee to

engage the discussion in the community and seek

input. Now, it is very important that the Steering

Committee hears from Stittsville’s business

leaders to provide their input. All types of

feedback are important and welcomed from every

area of our diverse business community.

Businesses and commercial property owners are

requested to please complete an online survey

available at the below links:

Councillor’s View INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Kanata West Pump Station Update 2

Sidewalk Construction on Hazeldean 2

Fernbank Culvert Installation 3

By-law Q2 Report 4

Stittsville Committee of Adjustment Application 5

Public Health Exprt Panel Report 6

La Machine Comes to Ottawa 7

Splash Pads, Beaches and Pools 14

Colonel By Day Schedule Changes 18

…and more!

English

French

Please note that the survey will close on August 4

I strongly support the establishment of a BIA in

Stittsville as I see there are many benefits that it

would provide and it would be a valuable

investment for businesses. All decisions of the BIA

would be made by the businesses and it is the

businesses that would elect a Board made up of

Stittsville businesses.

Another meeting is being planned and will

hopefully take place later this autumn. More

information on that will be shared in my newsletter

as it is received.

For more information or to provide additional

comments please contact myself and the Stittsville

BIA Steering Committee at [email protected].

If you have specific questions regarding the

assessment of your property and potential levy

please feel free to contact the City’s Economic

Development Officer Brian Simpson at

[email protected].

-Shad

Newsletter Date

Ju ly 21 , 2017

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Kanata West Pump Station and Forcemain Project and Maple

Grove Closure - UPDATE I would like to provide a quick update regarding the ongoing construction work for the Kanata West

Pump Station and Forcemain Project Maple Grove Road between Terry Fox Road and Huntmar Road.

As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, the segment between Terry Fox and Silver Seven was

reopened last Friday.

However, due to weather, I have been advised that the sewer installation work and subsequent road

closure between Silver Seven and Huntmar scheduled for completion July 21st has been extended to

August 4th to allow more time for road reinstatement and paving.

I would like to thank affected residents for their patience at this time.

The Contractor will take every precaution necessary to minimize interruptions to residents but as

you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the work, such as delays

and traffic detours when travelling through the construction zone, noise, dust and vibration.

Signed detours for vehicles and bicyclists will be in place during the duration of the road closure.

Sidewalk Construction on Hazeldean

I would like to update

residents on the construction

of a sidewalk on Hazeldean to

take place later this year.

The overall project involves the

construction of a new 2.0m

wide asphalt sidewalk along

the north side of Hazeldean

Road east of Kittiwake Drive.

The new sidewalk will connect

to the existing sidewalk at the

intersection of Hazeldean Road

and Kittiwake Drive at the

western limit and the existing

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sidewalk connection from Abaca Way at the eastern limit. The sidewalk will be located behind the

existing shoulder and streetlighting within the existing grass boulevard.

Schedule is unknown at this point, but the sidewalk is anticipated to be constructed before the end

of 2017. It is noted that while the design is being completed by the City, construction will be

undertaken by the Developer of Bulat Court.

For the construction of sidewalk, traffic should not be impacted and therefore no long duration lane

closures will be required. Pedestrian access and construction site control will be per the City’s latest

requirements.

I will be certain to provide updates in my weekly newsletter on this project as they become available.

Fernbank Rd Culvert Installation

I would like to advise residents that Fernbank Road will be closed from Shea to Robert Grant

between Tuesday, August 8th and Tuesday, August 22nd.

The contractor, Taggart Construction, will be installing a box culvert across the roadway for future

storm water management.

Notification signs will be posted in advance of the closure with additional signs posted during the

affected period. Local and emergency vehicle access will be maintained.

I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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By-law Q2 Report

I would like to take a moment to supply residents with a

breakdown of the quarterly by-law regulatory service request

report.

Every three months, by-law services releases a ward-by-ward

summary of general request types. These requests range from a

multitude of services offered by calling or emailing 3-1-1

([email protected]).

By-law & Regulatory Services experienced an overall decrease of -3.5% in total call volume compared

to Q2 of 2016.

The full report can be found here and Stittsville’s individual report can be found here.

As you can observe, parking was the most-requested by-law item within our ward (268) however it

only comprised 1.5% of the total city’s parking requests (consistent with last year’s statistics at Q2).

Alternatively, Stittsville’s greatest reflection against the city as a whole were requests regarding care

of streets (3.8%) and signs (3.8%) which saw 51 and 23 requests respectively for the first half of the

year. At this time last year, Parks were among the highest representation of requests in Stittsville at

5.2% (this year down to 2.8%).

Learning from these trends helps the City of Ottawa to ensure that proper investments are made

into resources for the future.

I encourage residents to take a moment and see what trends they can spot. Of course, as your City

Councillor, I am always keen to hear your well thought-out ideas regarding how to improve our

community. You can do so by emailing me at [email protected].

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Committee of Adjustment Stittsville Items

The Committee of Adjustment for the City of Ottawa is holding a Public Hearing on August 2nd and

residents’ input is requested.

Of the items for discussion, one application falls within the Stittsville Ward for 6111 Hazeldean/603

Geranium to consider an Application for Consent to subdivide the property into two separate parcels

of land in order to create one new lot for future commercial mixed-use development.

I highly encourage residents to share their thoughts on this item so that they may be discussed in

full at the Public Hearing. Comments are required by July 26th. Please email comments to

[email protected].

For more details of the applications scheduled for this Hearing, please visit the City’s e-Agenda

website at http://app05.ottawa.ca/sirepub/agendaminutes/index_en.aspx.

Public Health Expert Panel Report

In January of this year, the Provincial Ministry of Health partnered

with public health units together to create an Expert Panel on

public health which would generate a report to guide the future of

public healthcare plans in Ontario.

This report makes recommendations on structural, organizational

and governance changes for Ontario’s public health sector that, if

implemented, would constitute a significant departure from status

quo. As part of their recommendation, the Expert Panel was asked to consider:

1. The optimal organizational structure for public health in Ontario to:

ensure accountability, transparency and quality of population and public health

programs and services

improve capacity and equity in public health units across Ontario

support integration with the broader health system and the Local Health Integration

Networks (LHINs) – the organizations responsible for planning health services

leverage public health’s expertise and leadership in population health-based planning,

decision-making and resource allocation, as well as in addressing health equity and

the social determinants of health.

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2. How best to govern and staff the optimal organizational structure.

Yesterday, the report was made available in full and is available by clicking here.

I believe this is a great stride forward toward a public health sector that operates consistently

between municipality and province. Moreover, an integrated health system will make the programs

offered by public health will be more visible in the public domain, thereby improving upon resources

that are readily available.

I highly encourage all residents to review the report as there are quite a few perspectives explained

in the way of optimizing public health for everyday life.

La Machine creatures and crowds will take over downtown

streets

https://vimeo.com/218662694

La Machine, an Ottawa 2017 Signature Event, will occur in downtown Ottawa, the ByWard Market and

Downtown Rideau, from July 27 to 30. This event will bring giant mechanical creatures, thousands of

visitors and five days of intermittent traffic impacts – including one for setup on Wednesday, July 26

– to Ottawa’s downtown.

I would like to take a moment to share some of the logistics for this event so that residents may

plan their commutes in advance and make the most of this iconic and memorable event!

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During this event, businesses will remain open, but there will be numerous traffic impacts in order

to create safe pedestrian zones for residents and visitors to enjoy the four-day street performance.

Anyone travelling downtown to enjoy La Machine is strongly encouraged to review scheduled traffic

impacts listed on ottawa.ca in advance.

The list of affected roads and the timings of traffic impacts are subject to change. Follow the City

through Facebook and Twitter for real-time updates.

Commuting downtown

Workers are encouraged to take transit, bike, walk or carpool to reduce delays.

City parking lots will be available but are expected to fill-up quickly. Parking will be available for $2

at City Hall over the weekend. Please be patient as significant delays are expected on all downtown,

ByWard Market and Downtown Rideau streets during performances.

Transit

OC Transpo is your best choice for getting downtown, but you should leave home early and expect

delays. OC Transpo, Traffic Services and the Ottawa Police Service will work together to mitigate

delays and lessen the impact of rolling road closures on transit.

OC Transpo Routes 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19 and all routes that operate on the Transitway

will experience short intermittent disruptions to service or be on detour on many streets downtown

while La Machine creatures pass.

Keep up to date by checking OC Transpo’s live updates page or follow @OCTranspoLive on Twitter.

Customers can also sign-up to receive email or text alerts by creating a subscription for selected

routes at octranspo.com.

On Saturdays or Sundays, customers can purchase a Family DayPass for $10.25, which allows a

family of up to six people, with a maximum of two aged 13 or older, to ride on OC Transpo the

entire day.

Traffic impacts

There will be significant and rolling traffic impacts for motorists, and intermittent disruptions for

cyclists, throughout the weekend. The full list of closures is available on ottawa.ca. Pedestrian-only

traffic will be permitted in designated areas. Wayfinding signage and members of the Ottawa Police

Service will help direct traffic. Expect delays.

Wednesday, July 26

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Rolling closures along Sir George Etienne Cartier Parkway and Sussex Drive, between Aviation

Parkway and Guigues Avenue, from midnight to 3:30 a.m.

Sussex Drive northbound from St. Patrick Street to Guigues Avenue will be closed on

Wednesday at noon until Friday, July 28 at 6 a.m.

Thursday, July 27

Guigues Avenue from Sussex Drive to Parent Avenue will be closed all day

Sussex Drive between Murray Street and Guigues Avenue will be closed in both directions

from 4 p.m. until 6 a.m. Friday

St. Patrick Street between Parent Avenue and Mackenzie Avenue will be closed from 5 to 11

p.m.

Alexandra Bridge between Rue Laurier (Gatineau) and Mackenzie Avenue, will be closed from

5 to 11 p.m.

Friday July 28 and Saturday, July 29

For a detailed list of traffic impacts, rolling and temporary closures on these two days, visit

ottawa.ca. Most traffic impacts on Friday and Saturday extend:

north as far as Bruyère Avenue

south as far as Laurier Avenue

east as far as Cumberland Street

west as far as O’Connor Street

Sunday, July 30

Performances and traffic impacts will occur along Wellington Street, the Sir John A. Macdonald

Parkway and Victoria Island. For a detailed list, visit ottawa.ca.

-

After planning your route, I highly

encourage all residents to stop by

downtown Ottawa to see the

spectacular performance for yourself.

It’s certainly something you won’t

want to miss!

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Kontinuum

https://vimeo.com/221635570

Another great Ottawa2017 signature event to check out this summer provides a first-hand look at

the brand new Light Rail Transit (LRT) Tunnel.

Kontinuum is an immersive multimedia production, created by Ottawa 2017 and Moment Factory,

and it unfolds in the future Lyon Light Rail Transit (LRT) station. Visitors descend deep underground

into an anomaly in the fabric of reality where invisible frequencies take on physical dimension.

Elevate your senses and awaken your imagination in this journey where two realms collide.

The story premise for Kontinuum is that a crevice in the fabric of reality was discovered during

excavation of the LRT tunnel. Since this discovery, inexplicable electromagnetic waves have been

appearing in and around the tunnel, captivating the imagination of passersby. It is an immersive,

dynamic and moving experience, using the full 500-metre length of the station, where participants

will be exposed to the hidden frequencies of the material world.

Using technology in creative ways to highlight the architecture in the Confederation Line’s Lyon

Station, this is a fantastic opportunity to get a first look at Ottawa’s new Confederation Line tunnel

prior to its launch in 2018.

Operating Hours run until September 14th from 10 am to 10 pm daily and free tickets are available

at https://www.ticketmaster.ca/venueartist/402694/2276370

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Last weekend, my family and I had the great pleasure to attend this event and I must say I was very

impressed. I highly encourage all residents to enjoy this thrilling opportunity to dive deep into

Ottawa’s past, present, and future.

For more information, please visit http://www.ottawa2017.ca/events/signature-events/kontinuum/

Cinema Under the Stars

I would like to share with residents

that there will be a “Cinema Under

the Stars” outdoor movie night

brought to you by the Stittsville

Village Association (SVA)!

On July 22nd, join the SVA and bundle

yourself up for a movie watching

experience that is fun for the whole

family. Popular children’s movie

“SING” will be aired.

All residents are welcome to this

FREE event and popcorn and drinks will be available by donation with all funds raised donated to the

Stittsville Food Bank.

Residents are invited to arrive after 7:00 with the event running until 11:00 PM and please bring

your blankets and collapsible chairs. I hope that all residents take this great opportunity to

experience the great outdoors in the luxury of home cinema!

Changing of the Guard

Whether you are new to Ottawa or a familiar face who hasn’t had the opportunity to watch yet, one

exciting tradition in the City is the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

The Changing of the Guard is a daily ceremony over the summer which includes a regimental band

and pipers as they gather on Parliament Hill for drills. This event begins at 10:00 AM every day until

August 25.

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I highly encourage all residents who may be

downtown for the day to take a moment to

witness a proud part of our Canadian

history.

For more information on the Governor

General’s Ceremonial Guard, please visit

http://www.army-

armee.forces.gc.ca/en/ceremonial-

guard/performances.page

Flower & Edibles Show

The 2017 District 2 Flower show is soon

approaching and this year, the theme is Canada

150! The event will be held in Almonte on

Saturday, August 12th from 1:00-4:00 PM.

If you are a flower arranger, consider registering

for one of the design classes - before August 1,

2017. If growing flowers and vegetables is your

forte, bring your best ones to enter into the show.

Admission to the event is free so I highly

encourage all residents to take an opportunity to

stop by.

Bring your friends to come enjoy the show and

have a cuppa in the Tea Room. There will be a

vendors area, silent auction and the Master

Gardener's will be on hand as well to answer that

any gardening inquiries you’ve been thinking of.

Please see Show Schedule online for complete details.

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Splash pads, Beaches, and Pools are a Great Way to Beat the

Heat this Summer

As the warm weather gains momentum, I wanted to remind residents of just some of the fun ways to

keep cool this summer in Stittsville.

Splash Pads are active until September 11th and run from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Splash Pads are

available in Stittsville at Pioneer Plains Park, Haliburton Park, Bandmaster Park, Upcountry Park and

soon Deer Run Park (construction scheduled to finish with facilities available for public use by July

28th. Please note that there was an inconsistency in last week’s newsletter saying the pad would be

open August 28th. My apologies for any confusion).

For a list of all splash pad locations across the City, please visit Ottawa.ca. To report a

malfunctioning splash pad, please call 3-1-1 or email [email protected].

Beaches are also open with supervision from 12:00-7:00 PM every day until August 27th at Mooney’s

Bay, Britannia, Westboro, and Petrie Island (weather permitting). Be sure to check in with Ottawa

Public Health for the most recent water quality results.

Washroom facilities are available at each location Monday – Thursday from 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM and

Friday – Sunday from 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM.

For general information on beaches, please visit: www.ottawa.ca/beaches

There will be 9 outdoor pools (deep pools) in operation this summer with schedules for public

swimming available at: https://ottawa.ca/2/en/residents/parks-and-recreation/drop-in-programs

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Some pools also offer learn to swim programs for all ages.

Facilities Location Opening Closing Contact #

Bearbrook 2679 Innes Rd. June 17 September 3 613-824-

8300

Beaverbrook 2 Beaverbrook June 17 August 20 613-591-

3061

Corkstown 61 Corkstown

Rd. June 17 August 20

613-820-

1636

Crestview 58 Fieldrow July 1 August 20 613-225-

7250

Entrance 2 Eaton June 17 August 20 613-829-

2705

General Burns 107 Chesterton June 17 August 20 613-225-

7970

Genest 43 Ste-Cecile June 12 August 20 613-749-

6488

Glen Cairn 50 Castlefrank June 17 August 20 613-591-

9283

Katimavik 64 Chimo June 17 August 20 613-591-

9283

For outdoor pool information, please visit: http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/recreation-and-

parks/swimming and select Outdoor Pools

As always, I highly encourage all residents to make the most of their summer by partaking in these

great City services. Enjoy some sun, get some exercise and above all else enjoy yourself.

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Lock Your Vehicles!

I would like to take a moment to remind residents to take precautions and ensure that any vehicles

parked in driveways or the side of the road should always remain locked when not in use.

Ottawa Police Services (OPS) advise residents to never leave personal identification, spare keys,

credit cards, or valuables in your vehicle and any other items of value that remain should be hidden

from view including loose change, shopping bags, GPS systems and/or music-playing devices.

One useful tip to prevent vehicular break-ins is to run a mental checklist every time you leave your

vehicle with questions like:

Are the windows raised all the way with the doors locked?

Am I parked in a well-lit area with regular foot traffic to deter potential break-ins?

If parked in the driveway, have I backed in to make sure anyone tampering with the vehicle is

more likely to be seen?

Other alternatives for protecting your belongings could be engraving

your vehicle registration number on your stereo system, wheel rims,

tools, etc. You might also consider installing an anti-theft device or

using your garage more regularly.

If you or someone you know has recently had their vehicle broken

into, I understand it can be a devastating experience. However, as

urgently as possible, it is important to report the theft to the Ottawa

police online at Ottawapolice.ca. Upon reporting, OPS requests a

complete description of your vehicle including:

Year

Make

Model

Colour

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Plate number

Ignition key number

Insurance company

Policy number

Telephone

Any outstanding features, dents, scratches

Contents of the vehicle (e.g., stereo system)

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I encourage residents to help their street by organizing a neighbourhood watch by

contacting our Community Police Liaison, Kevin Williams

at [email protected], and coordinator for neighbourhood watches, Victor

McNabney at [email protected].

I hope that some residents find these tips helpful. Of course, never hesitate to

contact your Ottawa Police Services whenever you suspect strange activity in your

neighbourhood. Be prepared, and be safe.

Proposed Changes to 3 Hour Parking Bylaw on Unsigned

Roads

I would like to request residents to participate in a very

important online public consultation.

As some of you may know, the City of Ottawa Bylaws

indicate a maximum 3-hour parking limit on any

unsigned street between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. This bylaw

is enforced on a complaint basis allowing residents the

ability to report parked vehicles which remain parked

on the street for long durations of time.

Traffic Services is currently in the process of updating/rewriting the Traffic and Parking By-law and

would like your input on this item.

The proposed change would allow vehicles to park for 6 consecutive hours, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on

weekends and statutory holidays. Please note that the 3 hour parking limit on Monday-Friday would

remain in effect should the changes move forward. Please click the following link to have your say

and for more information: https://s-ca.chkmkt.com/?e=89947&h=166F2DC43855E35&l=en

A phone number, 613-842-3622 has been set-up as an alternative to providing online feedback.

The metrics pulled from the survey will be included in the final report to be tabled at the

Transportation Committee on September 6, 2017. Please provide your input before August 22nd.

I hope that all residents take a moment to share their thoughts on this item as street parking is

something that affects all residents in Stittsville.

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Give feedback on City projects with online public

consultations

The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs and services that affect your

daily life. From open houses to workshops and online consultations, your feedback helps shape City

decisions.

The following online opportunities are available:

Ogilvie Road Multi-Use Pathway: until July 21

An opportunity to provide feedback on a functional design study to build a cycling connection

along Ogilvie Road, between Blair Road and Montreal Road.

Property Standards By-law Review: until July 24

Residents are invited to provide feedback on possible minor amendments to the Property

Standards By-law

Marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to children and youth: until August 14.

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) wants feedback on marketing unhealthy food and drinks to

children and youth.

The City offers residents a variety of opportunities to share information, consult and collaborate.

Stay informed on upcoming engagement opportunities to see your ideas, suggestions and concerns

incorporated into the work that impacts you and your community.

Colonel By Day activities and schedule changes

The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule

changes for Colonel By Day, Monday, August 7. For a complete list of

closures, please visit: http://ottawa.ca/en/news/colonel-day-

activities-and-schedule-changes

Client services:

Ottawa City Hall and all seven Client Service Centres, including

the Government Service Centre located at 110 Laurier Avenue

West, will be closed. Business will resume as usual on Tuesday,

August 8.

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The City’s Provincial Offences Court, located at 100 Constellation Crescent, will also be

closed. Business will resume as usual on Tuesday, August 8.

The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters requiring the City’s

immediate attention. Call 3-1-1 or 613-580-2400 to speak to a customer service

representative. For persons with a hearing-related disability, call TTY: 613-580-2401.

Green bin, recycling and garbage collection:

There will be no curbside green bin, recycling, or garbage collection on Colonel By Day.

Colonel By Day’s pickup will take place on Tuesday, August 8. In addition, the collection of

green bin, recycling materials and garbage will be delayed by one day for the remainder of

the week. For curbside collection enquiries, refer to the collection calendar tool.

There will be no multi-residential bulky items, green bin and recycling container collection on

Colonel By Day. Colonel By Day’s pickup will take place on Tuesday, August 8. Recycling

container and green bin collection will also be delayed by one day for the remainder of the

week. However, multi-residential garbage container collection is not delayed and collection

will take place on its regularly scheduled day during the week of August 7.

Transit service:

OC Transpo will operate a Sunday schedule, with extra service added to routes 8, 94, 95 and

105. A family or group may travel all day with a DayPass which can be purchased for $10.25

from the bus operator when you board. A family/group can include up to six people with a

maximum of two individuals aged 13 or older. Call 613-560-1000 or text 560560 plus your

four-digit bus stop number for automated schedule information. For more information,

holiday schedules and travel planning, visit octranspo.com or phone 613-741-4390

OC Transpo Customer Service Centres will be closed with the exception of the Rideau Centre

office, which will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Transit Information Centre (613-741-4390) will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

OC Transpo Customer Relations (613-842-3600) will be closed.

Para Transpo will operate a holiday service on August 7. Regular subscription bookings will

be automatically cancelled. Customers may book trips for Colonel By Day on or after July 31

by calling 613-244-7272.

Para Transpo operations:

Customer service (613-842-3681) – closed

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Administration (613-244-1289) – closed

Taxi coupons (613-842-3670) – closed

Reservations line (613-244-7272) – open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Trip cancellation and general inquiries (613-244-4636) – open 6 a.m.to 12:30 a.m.

Recreation services:

Some outdoor pools, indoor pools and fitness centres will be open for public swimming,

fitness schedules, aquafitness and public skating with modified schedules. Please check

with ottawa.ca or the facility of your choice for details.

All beaches, splash pads and some wading pools, will be open, weather permitting.

Most registered programs at swimming pools, community centres and arenas are cancelled;

however, clients should check with their facility to confirm, as some exceptions will apply.

Public skating will be offered at Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex, Jim Durrell Recreation

Complex and Goulbourn Recreation Complex. Please check with ottawa.ca for details.

City of Ottawa summer camps will not be operating on August 7.

Cultural Services:

City of Ottawa Archives, arts centres, galleries, theatres and museums will be closed;

however, clients should check ottawa.ca or their facility to confirm, as some exceptions may

apply.

All Municipal Child Care Centres will be closed.

All branches and services of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed. Regular hours will

resume on Tuesday, August 8.

Meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week

All public meetings will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise

noted.

Ottawa Police Services Board – Monday, July 24, 4p.m., Champlain Room

Chief’s Verbal Report

Semi-Annual Status Report on 2016-2018 Business Plan

Performance Report – Second Quarter 2017

Complaints Report, Part V – Police Services Act – Second Quarter 2017

Legal Services Status Report – Second Quarter 2017

Board Monitoring Requirements Status Report: Second Quarter 2017

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Outstanding Board Inquiries & Motions: July 2017

Letters of Commendation