Meetings & Documents

March 1, 2021

Monthly Meeting
March 1, 2021

Present:

Brian Wade, President
Sue McCarthy, Vice President
Sabrine Barakat, Treasurer
Jason Dubue, Secretary
Christine Johnson, Past President
Abiodun Mosuro, Director
John Reid, Director
Kat Gracie, Director
Lynette Joseph-Sankey, Director
Marilyn Koch, Director
Peter Foulger, Director
Zivana Pavic, Director
Riley Brockington, City Councillor
Erin McCracken, Assistant to Riley
Barb Shea
Cathy Bourguignon
Dora Joseph
France Picard
Ijeoma Udechukwu
James Mihaychuk
Kathy Comfort
Kathy Wright
Louise Rousseau
Matt Page
Noella-Mae Bussieres Butler
Tony van der Mout
Norman & Patricia McLeod
Peter Brimacombe
Troy Francis
Zane Ouej
Michael Brossoit, City of Ottawa
Theophilus Tettey, City of Ottawa
Amanda Thompson, City of Ottawa
Duncan Elliott, TransitNEXT
Mandy Downes, TransitNEXT

Meeting Minutes

1. Welcome and Introductions

a. Introductions

Brian welcomed everyone to the monthly meeting. We refrained from the usual round of greetings due to the number of participants. This allowed more time for discussions or questions for a planned presentation on the LRT Phase 2, O-Train project.

2. Approval of the Agenda

a. Agenda: March 1, 2021

Brian presented the Agenda for approval:
https://hunt-club.ca/meetings/2021-03-01_agenda.pdf

Add “Tree Giveaway” under [6. Other]
Add “Library Services report” under [6. Other]
Add “Finance” motion under [6. Other]

Motion: To accept the agenda for this meeting.
Moved by John Reid, seconded by Sabrine Barakat, carried by vote

3. Consent Agenda

a. Minutes: Monday February 1, 2021

https://hunt-club.ca/meetings/2021-02-01_minutes.pdf

b. Treasurer’s Report

https://hunt-club.ca/meetings/2021-03-01_treasurers.pdf

c. Communications Committee Report

https://hunt-club.ca/meetings/2021-03-01_3c_communications.pdf

d. Environment Committee Report

https://hunt-club.ca/meetings/2021-03-01_3d_environment.pdf

Motion: To approve the consent agenda.
Moved by Lynette Joseph-Sankey , seconded by Zivana Pavic

4. City Services

a. Presentation: LTR Phase-2, O-Train South Extension

Michael Brossoit, Amanda Thompson and Theo Tettey from the City of Ottawa, and Duncan Elliott and Mandy Downes from TransitNEXT, were present to provide insight into the O-Train South Extension construction project. The presentation is available here:

https://hunt-club.ca/meetings/2021-03-01_4a_LRTSouthExtension-CityOfOttawa.pdf

Topics covered in the Q&A session:

Many concerns were voiced regarding no bathrooms in South Keys station:
Linebank, Bayview, Airport, and some retail near South Keys have bathrooms, but could still be a distance to get to, especially for seniors. Riley suggested writing a formal letter to Riley and Dianne.
The old single-line track will incorporate double-line sections to allow cars to switch.
OC Transpo service for further areas (ex. Riverside/Uplands) will maintain local access routes going to South Keys.
No planned changes to parking at Greenboro (free). EY Centre is privately owned property and parking is up to the owners to manage.
1% for public art is being adhered to the Stage-2 project.
Bike parking area. What is policy with Bikes?
A bylaw was passed by city council; bikes & scooters will be permitted on the train. It is uncertain if this will change when the lines eventually connect, and ridership returns.

Contact Riley if you have any questions, and they will get back to us.

b. Councillor Riley Brockington’s report

The Councillor presented a written report:
https://hunt-club.ca/meetings/2021-03-01_councillors_report.pdf

Proceeding with construction of McCarthy Park basketball court, with 2 options:
1 regulation size court, or 2 half-size courts:
https://hunt-club.ca/meetings/2021-03-01_4b_McCarthyPark_basketball_options.pdf
Majority vote on option 2, the regulation size court.

Concerns raised over outside public booking the court and taking time away from local residents who want to play.

c. Pathway at 168 Twyford Street

A pathway that Twyford Street to Uplands Court Condos (CC143/CC109). Half of the pathway is owned by the City of Ottawa. The curb at Twyford does not have a cut to the road, for accessibility. Riley’s office is pushing forward the cut for the pathway curb. The snow removal issue will require a discussion between the CC143 and the City of Ottawa to come to an agreement. If needed, possibly a petition.

d. Residential Vacant Unit Tax

https://engage.ottawa.ca/VUT

Peter Brimbacome would like to participate to help write an official submission from HCCA.

5. Other

a. Tree Giveaway

EcologyOttawa is hosting a Tree Giveaway, and could be a great initiative for the neighbourhood. Riley would prefer if HCCA took the lead.

It is unknown what type of trees are available, however you can see the various types of trees given away in previous years. Lynette would like to know what type of trees.