INSIDE THIS ISSUE FALL CHRONICLE - CLOVERDALE CAHOOTS! - CLOVERDALE CLASSIFIEDS - CLOVERDALE CLIPS

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1 INSIDE THIS ISSUE FALL CHRONICLE - CLOVERDALE CAHOOTS! - CLOVERDALE CLASSIFIEDS - CLOVERDALE CLIPS

2 LEAGUE CONTACT INFORMATION CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY February Chronicle PRESIDENT PAST PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER COMMUNICATIONS CIVICS DIRECTO R FOLK FEST LIAISON SOCIAL DIRECTOR NAME Reg Susan Dan Liam Jackie Kim Eli Sandy Bob president@cloverdalecommunity.com pastpresident@cloverdalecommunity.com vicepresident@cloverdalecommunity.com secretary@cloverdalecommunity.com tresurer@cloverdalecommunity.com communications@cloverdalecommunity.com civicsdirector@cloverdalecommunity.com folkfest_liaison@cloverdalecommunity.com socialdirector@cloverdalecommunity.com PROGRAM DIRECTOR Debbie programmedirector@cloverdalecommunity.com TANDING COMMITTEE POSITION NAME CASINO SKI CLUB LIAISO N MEMBERSHIP FLOOD MITIGATION COMMUNITY GARDEN LRT CO-CHAIR Bev Chris Karen Eric Paul casino@cloverdalecommunity.com skiclub_chair@cloverdalecommunity.com membership@cloverdalecommunity.com floodmitigation_chair@cloverdalecommunity.com communitygarden_chair@cloverdalecommunity.com lrtcommittee_cochair@cloverdalecommunity.com For our Abundant Communities contact: Marilyn neighbourhoodconnector@cloverdalecommunity.com For Hall Rentals and Programs contact: Janet rentals@cloverdalecommunity.com For Cloverdale Chronicle submissions please cloverdalechronicle@gmail.com

3 President s Message PRESIDENT S MESSAGE First of all, I d like to thank everyone who turned out for the Cloverdale Community League (CCL) Annual General Meeting on September 25,. Well over 60 CCL members and guests participated in a full evening of reports, discussions and decision-making. Thanks to Culina at the Muttart Conservatory for once again providing appetizers for the evening! Thanks also to Councillor Ben Henderson for attending and sharing his experience and insights on a couple of tough issues that Cloverdale will be addressing in the coming months. I d also like to recognize and thank Dan Healy and Chris Shea for stepping forward into their respective roles as Vice-President and Edmonton Ski Club liaison. Welcome to all the other board and committee members who are continuing in their various roles. Finally, thanks to Bonnie Powers, Shelley Brett and Chris Perl for their contributions to the community and best wishes as they take on new challenges and opportunities. We received great input at the AGM on two emerging issues that are facing the community - addressing the impact of the Accidental Beach on our neighbourhood and laying the foundation for a neighbourhood residential parking programme. Eleven people signed up to serve on two separate ad hoc committees to work on resolutions to both issues. A group met on October 25, for an organizational meeting to determine how to address both issues. Stay tuned via The Chronicle, the CCL website and the CCL Facebook Page as we work through both of these items. At its October meeting, the CCL board approved a decision to develop a strategic plan for the Cloverdale Community League.

4 President s Message Given what s facing the community - from the impending launch of the LRT Valley Line in 2020, to the 20-year vision and development of Gallagher Park through the Gallagher Park Master Plan, the impacts of the Accidental Beach and the Edmonton Folk Music Festival (EFMF) on the neighbourhood and the future of the rink facilities, it s important that the CCL have meaningful, thoughtful conversations to identify the assets of our community and articulate the vision of what we d like this neighbourhood to become for ourselves and for the next generation of residents and members of the CCL. A strategic plan will help guide and inform decision making in the future. Ad Hoc Accidental Beach and Residential Neighbourhood Parking Programme At its AGM on September 25,, the CCL membership approved motions to set up two ad hoc committees to address the impact of the Accidental Beach on the neighbourhood and to explore implementation of a residential neighbourhood parking programme in Cloverdale. On October 25, a group gathered at the CCL hall to explore how to approach both tasks. Three things quickly became apparent: - We care deeply about Cloverdale and want to champion ideas that are positive and support community values; - It is important to engage our neighbours to create a community voice in response to both challenges;

5 President s Message - Two themes emerged that serve as touchstones for our exploration: The residential neighbourhood parking programme comes under a Transportation umbrella that includes speed limits on 98 Avenue, traffic lights at both 92 and 95 Street, speeding on Cloverdale Hill Road. The Accidental Beach comes under an umbrella of Community Health which includes neighbourhood safety, access, peace and quiet, engagement and inclusiveness. City of Edmonton administration is scheduled to present a report on the Accidental Beach to the Urban Planning Committee of City Council on November 29,. A copy of the report should be available on or about November 22nd at < agendasminutes.aspx. >. The CCL will be considering making a presentation at the meeting. If you wish to make an individual presentation, please follow this link for the process to register as a speaker < default.aspx.>

6 Cloverdale Clips! UPDATES I would like to take the opportunity to introduce Debbie Durrance to the membership. Following the AGM, the CCL board, per the CCL bylaws, appointed Debbie Durrance as the new Programme Director for a two-year term. Her appointment will be need to be ratified by the CCL membership at our 2018 AGM. Debbie s looking forward to working with the membership to provide vibrant and exciting programmes to the CCL.

7 Cloverdale Clips! I am excited and honoured to be the new program director. The last four years I have lived in Cloverdale, meeting many wonderful and caring neighbours. I have experienced first hand how programs and events at the hall have made me feel connected and welcomed in the community. My goal is to see everyone in Cloverdale making use of the hall with at least one program and/or event. To meet this goal, I am asking for you to consider what you would participate in. Please, contact myself or your block connector and let us together make our most beautiful hall, the most active community hall in the city. We have slots available to book guest speakers in areas such as safety, health, and areas of your interest. After meeting with the treasurer and hall manager earlier this week we are excited to announce that as suggested at the last AGM, it is possible to offer all of our many programs free for Cloverdale residents. Semi annually we will be determining if programs are being well attended. Regularly, as a block connector I will be meeting with other block connectors, to make sure existing programs are matching with majority interests. Keep reading your community papers, or check our web site to make sure you are not missing out! - Debbie Durrance

8 Cloverdale Clips! MORE INFO As well, welcome to Marilyn Mucha, who is the Neighbourhood Connector for Abundant Community Edmonton (ACE) initiative in Cloverdale. Marilyn is a long-time resident of Cloverdale and brings her unique style of passion, creativity and energy to ACE in Cloverdale. Marilyn and the Block Connectors will be finding ways to engage us in conversations about what we value in our neighbourhood, what makes in great and how we can harness the assets and our energy and that of our friends and neighbourhoods to build a positive, safe and engaging place to live and raise our families.

9 Cloverdale Clips! RESIDENTIAL PARKING PROGRAMME (RPP) FOR CLOVERDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD Since the September Cloverdale Community League AGM a small but mighty group of residents has been meeting to learn about the City of Edmonton Residential Parking Programme (RPP) and about parking needs in the neighbourhood. The group s work is based on the following values: Cloverdale is a family focused neighbourhood. Our residents value safety, quality of life, environmental stewardship, and preserving the character of our Village in the Park. We support initiatives in our neighbourhood that contribute to the City of Edmonton vision and that are aligned with Cloverdale values. So far, the group has done some mapping, explored alternatives and developed a plan to communicate with our neighbours. We re excited about working with our neighbours to develop a RPP that balances the needs of residents for on-street parking for themselves and visitors with both short and long-term parking challenges presented by visitors to the neighbourhood who make use of amenities like Gallagher Park for sledding and trips to the Accidental Beach. The group is also looking at parking alternatives to address potential parking issues when the LRT comes on stream in Work is still in the early stages and the group is excited about sharing its work with you down the road. Keep your eyes open for flyers that will be delivered door to door in December. Flyers will also be available at the CCL Christmas Celebration on December 17,. Mark your calendars for a RPP information session and coffee at the CCL hall on January 14, Cheers, Reg Kontz, President Cloverdale Community League

10 Cloverdale Clips! COMMUNITY SAFETY As many of us are aware, recently there has been a rash of break and enters to a number of garages, vehicles and homes in Cloverdale. Neighbours have been sharing information on these incidents and have reported the thefts to the Edmonton Police Service (EPS). It s important for us as neighbours to know one and other, recognize unusual behaviour and report incidents to the EPS. Knowing our neighbours helps to create a sense of safety and empowerment. Reporting incidents to the EPS helps them determine how to allocate resources to our neighbourhood. Check out the City of Edmonton crime map to see the latest posted information ( ca/) and to compare Cloverdale to other neighbourhoods. The EPS website ( also has tips to help with personal, home, garage and vehicle security. Here are just a few of them: -Garages are a favourite target for criminals. Be sure windows are curtained so thieves can t look for items to steal or check to see if your car is there. The garage door should - Swing inward, be solid core and have a deadbolt lock. Here are some other tips to help you keep your garage safe. - Keep your garage locked, even when you are at home - If the overhead garage door is roller and track operated, install a lock in the track to block the roller and disconnect your automatic garage door opener before you go on vacation

11 Cloverdale Classifieds - Secure your other garage doors with deadbolts - Install lights near your garage to keep the area lit - Leave your headlights on until you park in the garage - Have a remote control garage door opener installed. This will allow you to stay in your locked car until you re inside your locked garage. Be sure the overhead door closes completely after you drive into or out of your garage - Never leave your automatic garage door opener in a vehicle that is parked outside your home. CCL wants to Little Lending Library Thanks to Bev and Shane for installing a Little Lending Library outside the Cloverdale Community League hall. It works on the honour system - take a book, leave a book. It s another great way to share resources in the community. Thanks for your contribution to Cloverdale, Bev and Shane!

12 Cloverdale Classifieds CCL is looking for: Cloverdale Community Garden Club Chair position Community Garden Chair: Chairs meetings; sets the agenda with input from members; represents the Garden Club at the CCL meetings; addresses all community complaints andconcerns with the assistance of the Board members as required; informs and cooperates with the Bennett Centre. Represents the Garden Club on the Board of the CCL and presents the Garden Club report at the CCL AGM. CCL is looking for: Communications Manager Reg at For more information SPORTBALL SEMESTER Our new Sportball semester is as follows: January 9-March 20, classes 9:45-10:30am yr olds 6-6:30pm 2.5-5yr olds $132 for non-members

13 Cloverdale Clips PROGRAMS AND CLUBS Cloverdale will have all the new January dates uploaded on the website by December 10th ALL YOUR FAVORITES ARE BACK!!! SPORTBALL BARRE CLASS YOGA ZUMBINI FOR ADULTS KIDS AND THE LITTLE BABIES TOO! PILATES PLUS Remember: Members are free but we still need your commitment! Register on the website and we will see you there!

14 Cloverdale Clips ORNAMENT EXCHANGE December 20th 7:00pm. Cloverdale hall lounge Bring a wrapped ornament and wear your favourite Christmas sweater. Bring a treat to share with the group and refreshments will be provided. Janet to RSVP rentals@cloverdalecommunity.com

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