I have to admit that sometimes there are moments as a city councillor when the expectations on municipal budgets are daunting. This week at City Council’s Community Services Committee we had a Poverty Reduction Strategy Report before us that is going the right direction, but the message from those working with those experiencing poverty is…
Committee of Adjustment’s Panel 2 decisions issued regarding the October 15, 2024, hearings. The decisions are under a 20-day right-to-appeal period ending on November 14, 2024. The following application on the agenda was not heard: 2725 Rowatt (Ward 7 – Bay) File numbers: D08-01-24/B-00171 – 00172 and D08-02-24/A-00232 – 00233 Application for: Consent & Minor Variance Applications To…
For the past 11 days, my office has received daily updates on the Trillium Line 2 testing, which is currently in the simulated passenger service phase of Trial Running. Success in this phase requires a 14-day rolling average of 98.5 percent on-time performance, and as we approach the end of this testing period, positive results…
The formal circulation of the planning application for the Pinecrest Queensview Secondary Plan has been posted and available for comment. Thank you to staff who have been working on this file, and residents who have been actively engaged in the discussion sessions for this plan. Below is a link to the application on the City’s…
The commenting period for 1047 Richmond Road Site Plan Control Application is open until October 21st. The application is to begin construction of Tower A (Phase 1), for 1047 Richmond Road. In 2023, the Ontario Land Tribunal approved applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning by-law amendment for this site. These approvals modified the…
The following items will be heard at Committee of Adjustment on Tuesday, November 05, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Ben Franklin Place, The Chamber, Main Floor, 101 Centrepointe Drive, and by electronic participation The hearing can be viewed on the Committee of Adjustment YouTube page. For more information, visit Ottawa.ca/CommitteeofAdjustment Simultaneous interpretation in both official languages, accessible formats and communication supports are…
This week I attended the Joint Planning and Housing Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee meeting to discuss the New Urban and Village Boundary Expansion Official Plan Application Process recommendations from staff. These recommendations are a response to the new Provincial Planning Statement (2024 PPS) which will come into effect on October 20,…
Thank you to everyone who joined the 2025 Budget meeting this week. Staff provided a slideshow outlining the city budget process (see below for the slide deck). Both staff, Councillor’s Johnson, Devine, and I answered questions and took away your comments, questions, and priorities for the 2025 Budget. If you missed the meeting, you can…
The following application will be heard at the Committee of Adjustment meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:00 Pm Location: Ben Franklin Place, The Chamber, Main Floor, 101 Centrepointe Drive, and by electronic participation The hearing can be viewed on the Committee of Adjustment YouTube page. For more information, visit Ottawa.ca/CommitteeofAdjustment 2725 Rowatt (Ward 7 – Bay) File numbers:…
It was my privilege to visit the Moodie Confederation Line, Light Rail Maintenance Facility (LMSF) to see the newly arrived LRT trains that will soon be tested on the tracks from Moodie Station to Bayshore. They are trains that have already been used in Stage 1 operations. After years of work the project is now…