Volunteers needed
Looking for volunteers before January 18th 2017!
On February 1, 2017, Edmonton City Council will be receiving recommendations from the administration on regulations government the Mature Neighbourhoods Overlay https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/urban_planning_and_design/mature-neighbourhood-overlay.aspx Through the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, we have an opportunity to share our views on these recommendations.
As Edmonton grows, it’s important for residents in mature neighbourhoods to share their opinions about how new residents can be welcomed into their communities without losing the qualities that make each community special and unique. These qualities can include the look and feel of streets, homes and buildings, and the presence of tree lined streets and alleys
We are looking for a small group to volunteer a few hours of your time to help us consider the needs of our neighbourhood! Email Eli @ civicsdirector@cloverdalecommunity.com
New Year, New Program!
Cloverdale Fit for Life
With a local resident of Cloverdale, and AFLCA fitness leader Lynn Lindsay
Move to the oldies in this mixed-level class offering exercise for every body! The workout includes components of cardio, strength (including core), balance and flexibility for a well-rounded, one-hour workout!
January 19th – March 9th
9 – 10 a.m. Thursdays (8 week class)
Cost $42 (minimum12 participant required)
Cloverdale community hall
A pair of dumbbells and a yoga mat will be required. The instructor will provide resistance bands for use. Athletic shoes and light comfy clothing should be worn, and bring along water for hydration!
Please confirm your attendance with Janet at rentals@cloverdalecommunity.com by January 5 to ensure the program has enough attendees.
The Skating Rink is OPEN!
THE CLOVERDALE SKATING RINK IS NOW OPEN!
Family Skate
Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm and Sunday afternoons 1-4pm
- NO HOCKEY STICKS OR PUCKS
Minor Hockey
Thursday evenings
Shinny Hockey
Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays
Cloverdale Hall to become a bit greener!
On November 23, 2016 the membership of Cloverdale voted to make some improvements to the community hall.
To improve the energy, harvest the sun and be socially responsible Cloverdale approached Carbon Busters to upgrade and repair the hall. In the coming months Cloverdale Community League will be upgrading windows and doors, replacing hot water tanks with on demand, installing high efficiency furnaces and LED lights, replacing the air conditioning with air source heat pump and roof with metal roofing and install PV solar panels.
Cloverdale hopes to lead the way and become a green learning resource and demonstration site for community and the Edmonton region. Cloverdale Hall will decrease its carbon footprint, reduce dependence on non-renewable energy and improve the environment for future generations.
Cloverdale Membership and Executives are excited to increase the awareness of green energy options and extend the lifespan of the hall and its activities.
MILLCREEK DAYLIGHTING OPEN HOUSE
On November 16, the City of Edmonton hosted the first public open house for the Mill Creek Daylighting project. The open house gave us the opportunity to introduce the project to Edmontonians, collect feedback on current and future uses, and understand what Edmontonians value most about Mill Creek and the study area. Feedback gathered at the open house was very valuable to the project team and was utilized in the development of conceptual design options for creek restoration.
On December 13, 2016, City staff will host a second public open house to present early results of the technical feasibility study and the three conceptual design options that have been developed. This event will give Edmontonians another opportunity to learn about the project and provide feedback regarding the conceptual design options and a future vision for the area. I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the drop-in event, which will take place at the Hazeldean Community League on December 13. We are looking forward to engaging further with local community members as well as Edmontonians who regularly visit or commute through the area.
Cloverdale Community Flood Mitigation
Update on Cloverdale Community Flood Mitigation
The City of Edmonton meet recently with the Cloverdale Flood Mitigation Committee to provide an update on flood mitigation improvements in the neighbourhood. New protocols for river floodgates and communications employed in 2016 proved to be effective. To improve two way communications during times when the river is high, the City plans to launch riveralerts@edmonton.ca in 2017. This exclusive email will give residents direct access to drainage staff for their questions or concerns during high river events. However, street or home flooding should still be reported to 311.
Flood mitigation infrastructure improvements that will benefit Cloverdale, as discussed in 2015 with residents, are being considered for inclusion in the 2019-2022 drainage capital budget. This capital funding plan will be finalized by the end of 2017 or early 2018. A major indicator of what will be in the plan will come in the second quarter of 2017, when an update of City’s flood mitigation strategy is expected. The priority of projects will be affected by City-wide needs, the risk of not doing upgrades, what else is planned for Cloverdale (such as LRT, neighbourhood renewal), and other factors. Whenever possible, required drainage work will be done in conjunction with other major City activity in Cloverdale to minimize disruption to local residents and traffic.
The City has committed to keeping the Cloverdale community informed about drainage improvements. In the meantime, you can click here to get more information on the City’s flood prevention plans and activities. Join the Storm and River Alerts email list if you want to be immediately notified the next time there is a potential flood risk to Cloverdale, Rossdale or Riverdale.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the above. Thanks.
Godfrey
Godfrey Huybregts
Engagement and Communications Consultant
City of Edmonton
Cell: 780.953.0525
Executive Meetings
The CCL Executive board meets once a month at the Cloverdale Community League Hall. The next meeting is December 14th @7pm and anyone can attend these meetings.
SPECIAL MEETING
Cloverdale Community League (CCL)
7:00 PM November 23, 2016
Purpose:
- To vote on a Special Resolution to authorize the CCL board of directors to engage Carbon Busters/C-Returns to act as project managers for the CCL to carry out the scope of work identified in Estimate #EH000162, which is part of the Cloverdale Community Hall Report – Energy Audit & Green Visioning, (September 2016), prepared by Carbon Busters, at an estimated cost of $300,000, subject to positive confirmation of various municipal, provincial and federal funding and matching funds and volunteer labour from the CCL.
- To vote on a Special Resolution to authorize the CCL board of directors to engage Carbon Busters/C-Returns to act as a project manager for the CCL to carry out the demolition and reconstruction of the deck, ramps, and planters around the exterior of the CCL hall at an estimated cost of $110,000 subject to positive confirmation of various municipal, provincial and federal funding and matching funds and volunteer labour from the CCL.
Recommendation:
The executive of the CCL recommend that the members approve resolution 1 and resolution 2.
Background:
- Article 3 of the CCL bylaws states that a special resolution:
- Means a resolution at any meeting for which 21 days notice has been provided, requiring a vote of three-quarters (3/4) majority. A special resolution will be required for all Bylaw revisions, significant financial matters outside the approved budget and over $2500.00, policy issues, or other major issues as specified in these Bylaws or at the discretion of the Board.
- On May 18, 2016, the members who attended a Special Meeting of the CCL authorized the CCL board of directors to hire Carbon Busters to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the physical condition and to conduct an energy and carbon assessment of the CCL hall located at 9411 97 Avenue, Edmonton AB. The rink shack was excluded from the study.
- Carbon Busters did the assessments in the summer of 2016 and submitted its findings to the Capital Projects Committee and CCL board of directors in September 2016.
- Carbon Busters identified opportunities to reduce the hall’s carbon footprint as well as opportunities to reduce or eliminate energy costs and fixed utility costs. The firm also examined a wide range of potential building retrofits and upgrades which are expected to yield a positive internal rate of return (IRR) and/or a minimum emission reduction of 1 tonne of CO2e The reported documented the estimated annual and lifetime energy savings and payback periods for each recommendation.
- The capital projects committee met in September and October 2016 to identify and recommend to the CCL board of directors a selected number of options from the recommended list.
Scope of Work
The Carbon Busters report identified:
- Air leaks around windows and doors
- Inadequate insulation in the crawl space and attic
- Exterior deficiencies that can lead to water infiltration
- Aging and inefficient furnace, make-up air units and air conditioners (HVAC)
- Options for renewable energy generation
- Damage and wear to the existing deck and ramp
Objectives of the proposed CCL hall green energy retrofits and upgrades
- To plug the holes
- Seal and caulk leaks, cracks and gaps in the building envelope and exterior
- Upgrade weather-stripping of windows and doors
- Upgrade windows and doors
- Upgrade vapour barrier and insulation in attic and crawlspace
- Repair/Replace deck and ramps
- To improve energy efficiency
- Replace furnaces with high efficacy (96%) furnaces
- Replace air conditioners with air source heat pump
- Optimize ventilation system
- Replace existing lights with LED
- Replace domestic hot water heater with on demand, on site unit (s)
- Upgrade equipment control and reporting systems
- To harvest the sun
- Re-roof the hall with metal roofing
- Install photovoltaic (PV) solar panels
- Participate in microgeneration contract with electricity provide to generate income from PV solar panels
- To be socially responsible
- Decrease carbon footprint
- Reduce dependence on non-renewable energy
- Improve the environment for future generations
- Buy green power
- Be a learning resource and demonstration site for community and great Edmonton region
Outcomes
- Decreased operating expenses
- Increased comfort for building occupants
- Increased awareness of green energy options
- Extended useful life span of the hall
- Increased opportunities to reinvest operating savings into CCL programmes
- Demonstrated proactive approach to reduce the carbon footprint of the CCL
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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Mill Creek Daylighting Open House
Mill Creek Daylighting Public Open House
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 4:00-8:30 pm
Location: Cloverdale Community League, 9411-97 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Light refreshments will be provided.
We would like to invite you to the first public open house for the project, taking place at the Cloverdale Community League on November 16, 2016 from 4:00-8:30 pm. Much of the information presented will be similar to that presented at the October 25 workshop. This event, however, will be open to the general public and will give the project team the opportunity to introduce the project to all Edmontonians. This event will also allow us to understand what residents, visitors, and commuters value and prioritize in the area. For those of you who were not able to attend the visioning workshop, we hope that you will be able to attend the November 16 event to get a better understanding of the project and provide any thoughts or comments you may have.
As the November 16 event will be open to everyone, I encourage you to spread the word to your contacts and to the broader community through newsletters, website posts, and social media. We’d like to hear from as many people as possible during the open house, so please feel free to pass along the event details to those you think may be interested in attending.
A second public open house will be held in early December, at which time, we will be seeking feedback on the conceptual restoration options currently under development. I will be in touch to provide the date and location of this event once those details are finalized.
Once again, thank you for interest in the project, and I hope to see you at the November and December public open house events.
Community News and Updates
Link Posted on Updated on
Carbon Busters Information Session (October 5)
As a follow up to the discussion at the CCL AGM, there will be a Carbon Busters information session on Wednesday, October 5 at 7pm in the lounge of the community hall. Please come with any questions regarding the capital projects for 2016.
Ice Maker Needed for Cloverdale Rink
WANTED: Cloverdale Community League is accepting applications for the Ice Maker position for the 2016-2017 winter season. Responsibilities include installation and maintenance of the ice. Please contact Janet at janmhardy@gmail.com for more information.
Summer Issue of the Cloverdale Chronicle is Now Available
Spring Issue of the Cloverdale Chronicle Now Available
Gallagher Park Survey
The City is looking for feedback from impacted parties regarding the Edmonton Ski Club’s use of its lease area on the East side of Gallagher hill for skiing. Please participate in this survey so that Cloverdale residents’ views are taken into account.
Come Try Morning Yoga!
Come down and try Wednesday morning adult yoga class at the hall from 9:45-10:45 am. The instructor provides modifications for people with mobility challenges. No prior yoga experience is needed to enjoy this class. Everyone is welcome! $10/class or free for Cloverdale Community League members.
Winter Issue of the Cloverdale Chronicle Now Available
Fall Issue of the Cloverdale Chronicle Now Available
Action Request re LRT Project
The City is requesting feedback on a permanent road closure in Cloverdale associated with the SE LRT project. This is an important opportunity to make your voice heard on one of our long-standing concerns about the project.
As explained in this letter and map, the City is considering a proposal from LRT planners to permanently close the northbound lane of the road that links 98th Avenue to Connors Hill Road west of the Muttart Conservatory. This will require a bylaw approved by City Council.
This is in addition to the permanent closure of the southbound lane of Cloverdale Hill Road (from 97 Ave. to the top of the hill) that is also necessitated by the LRT project.
While CCL acknowledges the need to close the southbound lane of Cloverdale Hill Road, we object to the closure of the northbound lane of the Muttart road for the following reasons:
1. We believe the closure is required to create space for the 300-foot rail siding proposed for alongside the Muttart station. We believe the siding, which will be used to store extra railcars, disabled railcars, and track maintenance equipment, should not be located in the valley.
2. We believe it is unreasonable to further restrict vehicle access and egress for Cloverdale, beyond the restriction caused by the permanent closure of the southbound lane of Cloverdale Hill Road.
3. We believe the lane closure will inhibit the potential redevelopment of the Edmonton Ski Club, whose Master Plan calls for a new vehicle entrance lane connected to the Muttart road, that would reduce ESC and Folk Fest traffic in Cloverdale.
4. We believe the rail siding not only necessitates the lane closure, but also compromises the proposed Mill Creek daylighting project, as its proponents envision the restored creek running from the mouth of the ravine and alongside the Muttart road enroute to its original channel and River delta north of 98 Ave.
We therefore urge CCL members who share these concerns, or have other concerns, to convey them to the City Planner handling this application, and we recommend you copy your message to our Councillor Ben Henderson. Their contact information is below.
If you have any questions please contact CCL LRT Committee co-chair Paul Bunner at pbunner55gmail.com.
Thank you.
Paul Bunner
Sean Conway, Planner
City Wide Planning
Current Planning
780-496-5809
Sean.Conway@edmonton.ca
Councillor Ben Henderson
780-496-8146
ben.henderson@edmonton.ca
Summer 2015 Cloverdale Chronicle Now Available
Cloverdale Chronicle July 2015
Spring Cloverdale Chronicle Now Available
Cloverdale Chronicle April 2015
Cloverdale Receives $5000 Community Garden Grant
Good news for green thumbs! Cloverdale recently received a $5000 grant from Sustainable Food Edmonton to start a community garden.
Cloverdale Rink Featured in Red Bull Crashed Ice Video
Check out this promotional video for Red Bull Crashed Ice to see the Cloverdale rink featured!
Valley Line LRT Project News Update
There have been a number of important developments related to the Southeast LRT project. They include the October release of the 90 percent redacted public version of the Request for Proposals (RFP) that was issued to the three multinational engineering and construction consortia that are bidding on the $1.8 billion project. As directed by City Council, concerned stakeholders and citizens were invited to submit questions in response to the public version of the RFP. Cloverdale’s questions sought the release of more detail from the RFP related to our community’s long-standing concerns about some of the design elements and construction scheduling in the river valley. City Administration posted answers to the RFP questions on the Valley Line LRT webpage January 7. The answers did not address Cloverdale’s outstanding design concerns, notably the proposed 300-foot rail siding in the river valley, said construction scheduling will be announced after the contractor is chosen, and refused to release more of the RFP. However, the answers did reveal that the estimated duration of construction of the project has increased from 4.5 to 5 years. They also noted that some “updates” have been made to the key Environmental Impact Screening Assessment, mainly to address Edmonton Ski Club and Edmonton Folk Music Festival concerns, Riverdale concerns about construction impacts on Cameron Avenue, and actions to improve river valley trail connectivity during construction. These updates will be the subject of a public meeting February 3, 5-8:30 pm, at the Old Timers Cabin. The successful bidder for the Valley Line LRT project is expected to be chosen in late 2015, with construction to commence in January 2016. There is some speculation that the fall of oil prices and government revenues may impact the schedule.
Winter 2015 Cloverdale Chronicle Now Available
January 2015 LRT Update
Review the LRT report for January, which includes a letter to MLA David Dorward.
Community Garden Update
The Cloverdale Community Garden club had the Annual General Meeting on October 27, 2014. Read more…
2015 Cloverdale Program and Class Schedule
Interested in signing up for a yoga class or brushing up on your drawing skills? Check out the new classes and programs offered for 2015!
Commercial Development Survey Analysis
Below is a link to an analysis of Cloverdale’s commercial development survey prepared by officials with the City of Edmonton’s Corner Store Pilot Program. Cloverdale commercial development survey analysis
Cloverdale LRT Update
Many residents probably saw last week’s Journal stories about City LRT planners redacting much of the design and construction detail in the RFP. This ignores Council’s clear instruction that Administration share as much detail as possible with the public. We have 30 days, until November 8, to respond to the RFP. The current media and public interest in the story is a great opportunity to get our concerns on the table and hopefully achieve some of our objectives.Please take the time to read the Journal stories here, here, and here, and register comments calling on the City to open up the RFP and address our concerns. The current plan still calls for a 90 metre rail siding adjacent to the Muttart Station, and a 5000-square foot storage building and a large power substation in the parkland across from the greenhouses. In our opinion, putting all this peripheral LRT infrastructure in the valley is a mistake our City will regret for generations. The current plan also sets the total project construction timeline at 4.5 years, without specifying how long the valley will be a major construction zone, and it projects that the footbridge will be down for almost three years. The RFP is where these design flaws should be corrected and where the construction timelines should be tightened. If you agree, please communicate these messages as widely as possible, including online comments about the Journal stories, Facebook and Twitter posts, and by phone or email to our Councillor Ben Henderson. You can also communicate them directly to the LRT planners at lrtprojects@edmonton.ca or 780-496-4874 (voicemail). Please feel free to contact the LRT committee Co-chairs with your comments, suggestions and questions. Thanks, Paul Bunner and Glenn Selland, Co-chairs, CCL LRT committee
Autumn Cloverdale Chronicle Now Available
View your digital copy here: Chronicle Fall 2014
Cloverdale Community League Commercial Development Survey Results
Thanks to community members who took time to complete the survey before July 15th. If you would like to see the results, the survey summary is available below. If you would like to comment, please send the league an email cloverdalechronicle@gmail.com CCL Commercial Dvlpmt Survey Questions CCL Development Survey Results
Summer 2014 Cloverdale Chronicle is available online here:
Chronicle June 2014Cloverdale LRT Survey Results Available
The LRT Committee of the Cloverdale Community League conducted a survey of local residents from November 9-17 using a combination of the SurveyMonkey online polling service and hand-delivered surveys. Emails were sent to 201 community league members directing them to the Survey Monkey site; 146 completed the survey by the 17th. The survey was hand-delivered to approximately 340 households, producing another 23 responses, for a total of 169. There are 448 households in Cloverdale, which has a total population of 885 (2012 census). It is important to note that the survey questions were composed by members of the LRT committee of the Cloverdale Community League and reflect their assumptions about the current main local concerns in the community, based on feedback obtained during the last four years from numerous community meetings and events, including LRT and AGM meetings. The survey methodologies are unscientific, and the results may not accurately reflect the community consensus on the current design of the LRT project in the river valley. If you would like to view the complete survey results summary please click on the links below:
2013 LRT Survey Summary 2013 LRT Survey Responses_FullIf you would like to view the conclusions and recommendations made by the LRT Committee based on Cloverdale community input, please click on the following link.
LRT Committee RecommendationsAny comments or further input regarding the planned LRT development through Cloverdale are welcome. Contact the LRT Committee through the CCL Civics Director, Paul at Email Visit the City of Edmonton link below to look at the plans for the proposed Valley Line.
Click here to see Valley Line informatio
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