GREENSPACE ALLIANCE OF CANADA’S CAPITAL
Greenspace Watch
General Meeting
August 28, 2012
Hunt Club/Riverside Community Centre
3320 Paul Anka Drive
DRAFT
Present: Amy Kempster (chair), Elina Elnione (note taker), Erwin Dreessen, Martin Callsen, Sol Shuster
Regrets: Juan Pedro Unger, Jason Kania
The meeting commenced at 7:15 p.m.
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Changes to the Agenda
Two items were added to the issues list: Rockcliffe Airbase development and Omnibus Budget Bill.
3. Administration items
a) Treasurer’s report: Nothing to report.
b) Board of Directors: Erwin moved to accept the resignation of James O’Grady from the Board as of July 19, 2012. Seconded by Elina. Approved.
c) Minutes of 24 July 2012: Elina moved, seconded by Erwin, to approve the Minutes of June 19 as circulated. Approved.
4. OMB matters – Update on Urban Boundary Phase 2B
The final decision on OMB-Urban boundary was issued August 22. A further 35 ha were added to the urban area. Total expansion is now 1,104 ha.
The staff’s email dated June 8 documented that Area 2 should have received 0 points, not 6 points for the wastewater service.
5. Hintonburg Community Association
About hiring private consultants, pre-consultation meetings, political contributions and spot-zoning.
6. Global Warming Forum
There has been no response. No action.
7. 222 Beechwood
The group has decided not to appeal.
8. Gatineau Horticulture Gala (September 13)
Janice Seline has agreed to hold an information kiosk to promote the Alliance.
9. Tree Day
No ideas so far.
10. EAB
11. Light Rail
In the fall there is going to be a consultation in the West end neighbourhood. We will bring up Amy’s report in the consultation.
12. Interprovincial Bridge Study
Erwin inquired with Hugh Carter on the progress of the project.
13. Tunney’s Pasture
Public consultation in Jean Talon Building on 170 Tunney’s Pasture Driveway in the conference room, 5-8 pm.
14. Rockliff Airbase
Canada Lands has formulated a new plan and inquiry has been made with Al Crosby.
15. Ontario Omnibus Budget Bill
Yasir Naqvi has promised a memorandum setting out various amendments to the bill that was passed by the Ontario Legislature.
16. Transition to new Not-for-profit Corporations Act
Industry Canada’s Database Integrity Unit found the request for a Certificate of Continuance incomplete. Elina will review and send what is required to complete the request.
17. Greenbelt update
There have been no developments since last month.
Action: Amy to confirm meeting location Hintonburg.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Next meeting of the Alliance will be on Tuesday, September 25, 20102, Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington Street West, 7.15 p.m.
