Please check out the minutes (draft) from our second virtual General Meeting held Tuesday June 02.

2020-06-02 GM Minutes DRAFT – NOT APPROVED

Our next General Meeting of Membership will be Sept 01, 2020.

Have a GR8 Summer!

 

 

 

The City Arts & Culture team has created a public art initiative where Calgarians can apply to get funding to hire local artists and create art in their neighbourhoods. I’m excited to announce that this opportunity is now available. Please feel free to share!

To inspire Calgarians and support local artists that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, The City is looking for ideas for community-run public art projects. $75,000 is being set aside to fund between 25 and up to 80 projects anywhere in the city. Each project can receive between $500 and $4500 to support the local creative economy in inspiring ways over the summer.

We’re inviting Calgarians to team up with artists at any level to explore any form of public art that:

• ·       Uncovers little-known stories about the city or overlooked histories
• ·       Focuses on justice, inclusion, and human dignity
• ·       Fosters truth & reconciliation
• ·       Explores stories of our community
• ·       Brings beauty, joy, whimsy and hope

Calgarians and community groups should apply early as funding is limited and evaluations take place every two weeks until all funding is allocated. Applications will be received until September 30, 2020.

More information on the application process can be found at Calgary.ca/artistopportunities.

Warmly,

Proudly serving the City of Calgary on Treaty 7 territory.

look for regular updates on the Ramsay Recreation Facebook page

Required: Event Waiver Form

Flood Readiness 2020 June 17, 2020 Current river conditions (June 17, 2020)  Despite the storm Calgary experienced last weekend, river flows remain at average, to above average, levels for this time for this time of year and we do not expect flooding over the riverbanks. The boating advisory remains in place at this time, so we ask Calgarians to be cautious around our rivers as conditions can change quickly. Check the status of the boating advisory and get more tips on how to be safe around the rivers at  calgary.ca/watersafety. Here’s a snapshot of the current conditions: The thundershowers on the weekend affected Calgary more than our river catchments to the west, and did not have much impact on flows on the Bow and Elbow Rivers. Nose Creek has been flowing high due to stormwater and runoff from its catchment north of Calgary. The weather forecast for the coming week is for small amounts of rain and thundershowers. No flooding over the riverbanks is expected. As typical in spring, flows on the Bow and Elbow are fast, cold and murky. A boating advisory is in place in Calgary, and Calgarians are advised to stay off the rivers. There is only snow remaining at high altitudes now, and it is within seasonal average range. With less snow remaining, melting snowpack is less of a concern for contributing to potential flooding if we get heavy rain. TransAlta and Alberta Environment & Parks (AEP) are maintaining the water level in Ghost Reservoir at its target level based on current conditions. The Glenmore Reservoir is being maintained at its current target of 1.7m below the crest of the dam. Bow River flow at downtown Calgary this week = 220-300 m3/s (average to above average for this time of year). Elbow River flow below Glenmore Dam this week = 20-40 m3/s (average to above average for this time of year). The City and AEP are monitoring conditions and will update advisories if necessary. The City of Calgary continually monitors conditions, including weather, snow pack, river and reservoir levels to prepare for potential flooding. River flows fluctuate greatly during spring, and flows up to 400 m3/s on the Bow and 100 m3/s on the Elbow are not out of the ordinary. If there is going to be a risk of flooding, we work with Alberta Environment to notify Calgarians by posting advisories online and in the media. Advisories, river flows and reservoir levels can be checked at the Alberta Rivers website or app for iOS or Android. If there is a current advisory in place for our watershed, it will be listed in the banner at the top of the webpage/app, and our watershed will be highlighted on the map. You can also check AEP’s weather and river flow forecasts by going to the menu at the top left (three horizontal lines) and selecting “Forecaster Comments”. Learn more about river flow rates – what is normal, and when flooding begins, at our updated River Flow Rates webpage.   Responding to flash flooding Last weekend, parts of Calgary experienced severe thunderstorm and hail causing major damage and flash flooding in many streets and communities. Thunderstorms can happen quickly, and extremely heavy rainfalls can temporarily overwhelm the storm sewers. If you see a storm drain is clogged and you’re able to safely clear it, please do so. If you notice water on the road or street that has not drained after 90-120 minutes, please contact 311 so our crews can quickly respond on a priority basis. Severe thunderstorms can also lead to basement flooding. To help prevent this, ensure that your downspouts are pointed away from yours and your neighbours’ home and are directed towards lawns and gardens. Visit calgary.ca for more tips on how to reduce the risk of experiencing basement flooding, or download the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction’s Handbook for Reducing Basement Flooding. Heritage Drive Flood Barrier:  Keeping traffic moving during a flood Construction of the Heritage Drive flood barrier is complete. This almost ½ kilometre long steel barrier protects Heritage Drive S.E under the Graves Bridge (Glenmore Trail) from a 2013-level flood, ensuring the critical connection between Glenmore Trail and Deerfoot Trail remains open to emergency responders and traffic. This is a particularly vulnerable area for Calgary. Back in 2013, this part of Heritage Drive was completely underwater during the flood. It cut off an important access road for emergency responders and the road was closed for months causing major traffic disruptions. In 2013, the section of Heritage Trail S.E. that connects onto Glenmore Trail was engulfed in flood waters, cutting off a critical access road for emergency responders.   In addition to building the barrier, we have stabilized 520 metres of riverbank on the west side of the Bow River to protect against further erosion, and are adding a multi-use pathway running from the Graves Bridge parking lot to the Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will complete the regional pathway on the west bank of the Bow River that extends from Downtown to the south city limits. The pathway, which also acts as a 1 in 10-year flood barrier, is expected to be open later this summer.   This $10.5 million project received $7 million in funding through the Province’s Flood Recovery Erosion Control and Alberta Community Resilience Programs. It’s a great example of what can be achieved when municipal and provincial governments work together to make flood mitigation a priority.   Find out more about other flood resilience projects complete or underway in Calgary.   Stay Informed What’s your flood risk? See Calgary’s flood map A guide to protecting your family and property. Flood Readiness Guide (PDF)   Alberta River Basins Website   Download the Alberta Rivers Data and Advisories App         Alberta Emergency Alert Website   Download the Alberta Emergency Alert App

Greetings President and Ramsay CA

I am reaching out to ensure you know that yesterday City Council approved Administration’s Green Line recommendation on the updated Stage 1 alignment and delivery framework.  The approval of the recommended alignment from 16 Avenue N to 160 Avenue SE finalizes the alignment discussion and allows the Green Line team to move forward with confidence. I have linked the approved recommendations for your reference. If you have any question about the details please don’t hesitate to ask.

The approved delivery framework includes construction staging in 3 segments to provide more certainty around managing risks.  The three segments are:

• Segment 1: Elbow River to Shepard
• Segment 2A: 2 Avenue SW station to Elbow River
• Segment 2B: 16 Avenue N to north of 2 Avenue SW station

The approval also includes direction to develop a Functional Plan for a flexible and convertible mobility corridor in North Central Calgary from 160 Avenue to Downtown (details in link above) as part of Green Line Stage 1.

Thank you for the thoughtful conversations and perspectives that you have shared with us to help us to get to this point. If you submitted a letter as part of this recent process we have read it and thank you for sharing it with us. Working with our stakeholders has been an important part of the journey and I am grateful for all the time and energy you have given to the Green Line team along the way. I also recognize that there are different feelings, opinions, and impacts along the line; no matter where you fall on the spectrum, we will always do our best to understand your unique perspective and situation and support you to the best of our ability.

The key next steps include the RFP for LRVs going out today, the RFP for segment 1 going out by July 24, 2020 and moving forward with putting together the workplans for segments 2A and 2B.  There will be further opportunities for engagement coming up and I will reach out to you with more details as soon as they are confirmed.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Dylan

 

 

City Council approves Green Line route On Tuesday, June 16, City Council approved Administration’s Green Line recommendation on the updated Stage 1 alignment along with changes to construction staging.   In addition to approving the alignment, Council approved a new construction staging strategy.  Administration’s recommendations reflect many thoughtful conversations since the June 1st Green Line Committee meeting with Council and stakeholders and balance the commitment to move forward with Stage 1, with the desire for greater certainty around managing risks.   Green Line Stage 1 will be constructed in three segments: Segment 1: Elbow River to Shepard Segment 2A: 2 Avenue SW station to Elbow River Segment 2B: 16 Avenue N to north of 2 Avenue SW station   Segment 1 of the Green Line is shovel ready. The procurement process will move forward with the Request for Qualifications shortlisted proponents to be announced in June 2020, and the Request for Proposal to be issued no later than July 24, 2020. Given Segment 1 will be delivered as a design build finance project, the proponent teams will be bidding on the project starting on July 24, 2020 however, the detailed design and construction will begin in 2021.   Stage 1 builds the core of the Green Line long-term vision and will enable future incremental expansion as funding is available to realize the full benefits of the rapid transit network. High quality transit, like LRT, is a necessity for cities to grow, be attractive to entrepreneurs and a talented workforce, and to be competitive economic centres locally and internationally. Green Line is planned for long-term city shaping and spurring redevelopment and investment opportunities in Calgary and will be an important part of the city’s recovery generating 20,000 jobs.   For the latest project news and opportunities to get involved, check back regularly at Calgary.ca/GreenLine. Follow the Green Line story on Twitter @yyctransport #GreenLineYYC or email greenline@calgary.ca for further questions.

Truck Detour in Ramsay

Late yesterday, in preparation for Green Line construction work on 11 ST SE near the intersection of 21 AV SE, our Roads staff determined that the on-street closure area that is required for construction would limit the ability for large truck traffic traveling eastbound on 21 AV SE to safely make a right-hand turn onto 11 ST SE southbound.  As such, in order to accommodate large truck traffic for the area businesses that rely on this route, we will be instituting a temporary truck detour route to accommodate large truck traffic. The detour route will redirect large truck traffic westbound along 23 AV SE southbound onto Spiller RD SE. The detour will only be for truck traffic that that typically travels eastbound on 21 AV SE to 11 ST SE and will not impact left or right-hand turn access from 11 ST SE onto 21 AV SE westbound. Please see the attached detour map for reference.

This temporary detour is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 17 at 6AM and be in place for a two week period. All affected area businesses that rely on large truck shipping and receiving have been notified by the Green Line team about this detour. Area businesses have expressed consideration of how a detour may impact area residents and have asked that the Ramsay Community Association be made aware of this detour.

UPDATE:  30 KM  speed limit reduction will be applicable to all vehicles using this route. 

If you have any questions or concerns about this temporary detour or receive inquiries from community residents, you are welcome to share the above details and contact information for Stuart Gripton – Sr. Access Planner – City of Calgary – Green Line Stakeholder Relations (Email: Stuart.Gripton@calgary.ca Tel:403-312-2682) if they wish to reach out to him directly.

Truck detour through community June 17