INFORMATION ON KNL DEVELOPMENTS

The last public meeting (June 2013) was the final one on the Citys Drainage Study which will be the basis on which KNL develops the drainage system for their approved subdivision (passed by Council in 2003 and approved by the OMB in 2006). At that time, in response to the public, I committed to ensuring that the KNL drainage plans would be made available to the public. Im happy to announce that City staff have agreed and will post the proposed subdivision plan, together with the detailed studies and plans, on www.ottawa.ca/devapps once the submission is complete these typically include the Environmental Impact Statement, Stormwater Management Plan, Servicing Brief, Tree Conservation Plan and Noise Assessment. Community Associations will be informed when these are posted. I will note it in my column and anyone can review them online.

CROSSING GUARDS
The Ottawa Safety Council is contracted by the City to provide crossing guards where approved by the City following an evaluation. This year a number of new locations will start in September. I understand that some are in Kanata North. The Safety Council is looking for adults for the new locations. This is a paid position for up to 1.5 hours in the morning and the same in the afternoon on school days at a rate of $32.13 per day. For more information or to apply for a position call (613) 238-1513 or email kathleen.cameron@ottawasafetycouncil.ca

DOGS IN THE PARK

Staff who make the decision on where dogs must be on leash or where they are permitted to run (but under control) have informed me that they are just waiting for confirmation on some of the parks from the recreation and parks department. They will provide me with the list of parks showing their category and post them on the Citys website.

COMMUNITY GARDENS
The Kanata Chinese Seniors and the Briarbrook/Morgans Grant Community Association have been working on the development of a community garden for some time. Depending upon final funding approval, the plan is to have a number of raised garden plots in the hydro easement that passes through Morgans Grant. This land is owned by the City but is not designated as a park. The result has been minimal maintenance with many weeds including poison parsnip (stay away from this plant which looks like Queens Anne Lace with yellow flowers it can cause serious burns). I am trying to find uses for the corridor that would enhance the maintenance while providing a benefit to the community.

ROAD CLOSURE DELAYED

Once again the closure of the west bound ramp from March Road (southbound) onto the 417 has been delayed. The closure is now scheduled for Friday August 9 th at 10 pm and will continue for about 12 weeks.

KNUDSON DRIVE AREA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT STUDY

The Public Advisory Committee (PAC) has held its first meeting on evaluating the speeding issues on Knudson Drive and recommending solutions. The PAC will be raising the key issues, recommending the means to have all of the public involved in coming up with ideas to reduce traffic, and finally working with City staff for a plan to deal with the issues raised. Please send any ideas you have to me or the staff lead (wook.kang@ottawa.ca) and plan to attend a public session in the fall. FREE MOVIE Despicable Me, hosted by the WOCRC Youth Drop-in Centre will be shown on Sunday, August 25th starting at dusk at the Dick Brule Community Centre, 170 Castlefrank. Free popcorn and water. Bring your own blankets and chairs. Time Capsules are still available. Be a time capsule distributor in your business or neighbourhood. Contact my office for details.