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9. Support in principle for the
undertaking of the Rideau Canal Corridor Landscape Strategy SOUTIEN de PRINCIPE concernant
la mise en œuvre de la stratégie d’aménagement paysager du couloir du canal
rideau |
Committee recommendation
That Council support in principle
the concept of the “Rideau Canal Corridor Landscape Strategy” and direct staff
to stay informed about this work.
Recommandation DU Comité
Que le Conseil appuient en principe le
concept de la « Stratégie d’aménagement paysager du couloir du canal Rideau »
et enjoignent le personnel de se tenir informés sur ces travaux.
Documentation
1.
Councillor
Holmes’ report dated 17 April 2009 (ACS2009-CCS-PEC-0006).
Report to/Rapport au :
Planning and Environment Committee
Comité de l'urbanisme et de
l'environnement
and Council/ et le Conseil
17 April 2009 / le 17 avril 2009
Submitted by/Soumis par : Councillor/Conseillère Diane Holmes
Contact Person/Personne ressource :
Councillor/Conseillère Diane Holmes, Somerset
613-580-2484, Diane.Holmes@ottawa.ca
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ACS2009-CCS-PEC-0006 |
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SUBJECT: |
Support in principle for the undertaking of the
Rideau Canal Corridor Landscape Strategy
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OBJET : |
SOUTIEN
de PRINCIPE concernant la mise en œuvre de la stratégie d’aménagement
paysager du couloir du canal rideau |
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That Planning and Environment Committee and
Council support in principle the concept of the “Rideau Canal Corridor
Landscape Strategy” and direct staff to stay informed about this work.
RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORT
Que
le Comité de l’urbanisme et de l’environnement et le Conseil appuient en
principe le concept de la « Stratégie d’aménagement paysager du couloir du
canal Rideau » et enjoignent le personnel de se tenir informés sur ces travaux.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Section 77 (12) of the Procedure By-law, Councillor Holmes requested that the following motion be placed on the Planning and Environment Committee Agenda:
Whereas
the Rideau Canal is a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, a National
Historic Site and a Canadian Heritage River that runs through the City of
Ottawa;
Whereas
Parks Canada, the owner and steward of the Rideau Canal was advised by UNESCO
at the time of inscription on the World Heritage List to undertake a study “to
identify the visual setting of the canal along its length;”
Whereas
Parks Canada will undertake the study and the results of the study, when
completed, will be of use to decision makers, property owners and stakeholders
who live, work and play along the Canal;
Whereas
Parks Canada is not soliciting funds from municipal governments but rather is
seeking the support in principle of the “The Rideau Landscape Corridor
Strategy” as it will provide for the wise management of this world heritage
site;
THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that Planning and Environment Committee and Council support in
principle the concept of the “Rideau
Canal Corridor Landscape Strategy” and direct staff to stay informed about this
work.
DISCUSSION
The Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability department supports the Rideau Landscape Corridor Strategy Study. The department looks forward to participating in the study and will work to ensure that the City's objectives and requirements are presented and implemented.
CONSULTATION
This item will be advertised in the local dailies as part of the Public Meeting Advertisement on Friday preceding the Planning and Environment Committee meeting.
LEGAL/RISK
IMPLICATIONS
There are no Legal/Risk Management Implications at this time. This will have to be reviewed upon completion of the Strategy.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
N/A
The City Clerk will forward Council’s position to Parks Canada (Melissa Francis, Project Coordinator, Eastern Ontario Field Unit, Parks Canada Agency, St. Lawrence Islands National Park, 2 County Road 5, Mallorytown, ON K0E 1R0)
Planning and Growth Management staff will keep apprised of the work and keep Committee and Council informed as necessary.