{"id":651,"date":"2019-11-15T21:26:11","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T21:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/yow\/?p=651"},"modified":"2019-12-03T14:47:43","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T14:47:43","slug":"lansdowne-proposal-triggers-backlash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/yow\/2019\/11\/15\/lansdowne-proposal-triggers-backlash\/","title":{"rendered":"Lansdowne proposal triggers backlash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||4px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/yow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/YOW-logo.png&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/yow\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243; height=&#8221;270px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; 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min_height=&#8221;212px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px||1px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Several years after its controversial redevelopment, Lansdowne Park is back in the news. A<a href=\"https:\/\/ottawacitizen.com\/news\/local-news\/city-will-consider-ceding-all-programming-of-lansdowne-park-to-oseg\"> proposal<\/a> that would see the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group take over control of the city-run parts of the park is sparking controversy among the city\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n<p><span>Residents are worried that letting a private company control operations would affect the availability and pricing of space at the park. They are also angry that there have not been any public consultations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Reaction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Community groups reacted by taking to social media and encouraging community members to voice their opinion about the proposal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thank you to the hundreds who came out to hear about changes at Lansdowne. Public parks with programming in the public interest under public management was a big message. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OSEGMarkGoudie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@OSEGMarkGoudie<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JimWatsonOttawa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JimWatsonOttawa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShawnMenard1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ShawnMenard1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Laura_Dudas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Laura_Dudas<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TimTierney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TimTierney<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Glebe CA (@GlebeCA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GlebeCA\/status\/1188995933968703488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 29, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;7px||1px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A public meeting was held on Oct. 28 at the Aberdeen Pavilion, which included city councillors and representatives OSEG. The meeting was held in response to citizens\u2019 concerns over the private takeover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Coun. Shawn Menard has been vocal about his opposition to the proposal. Menard also started a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawnmenard.ca\/protect_public_use_of_lansdowne_park\" style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> petition<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> on his website, which currently has 2,500 signatures and continues to grow.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A spokesperson at Menard\u2019s office also expressed surprise at how quickly OSEG\u2019s request was moving forward.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u201cIt was a bit of a surprise without consulting the public or the office.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Menard also expressed concern at city committee meeting on Nov. 5.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u201cThis is a significant issue that will have impacts on the public areas of the park and the surrounding communities,\u201d Menard said at the meeting. \u201cIf transferring control to OSEG is the preferred course of action, that should only be determined when we have all the necessary information, and we have done thorough public consultations with all impacted parties.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">At the Nov. 5 meeting, the committee voted to slow things down, deciding to first \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app05.ottawa.ca\/sirepub\/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=7621&amp;doctype=SUMMARY\" style=\"font-size: 18px;\">undertake exploratory discussions<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u201d before potentially moving forward with the proposal, meaning they will perform a variety of public consultations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The city-run parts of Lansdowne, including the Aberdeen Pavilion and Horticulture Building, are often used by community organizations, such as the Ottawa Farmers\u2019 Market and the 613flea market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">In the interest of preserving potential business relationships, Catherine Knoll, an organizer with 613flea market, did not want to comment too specifically on the potential handover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u201cWe don\u2019t want to say too much about this because these could be the people we ultimately end up working with.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">What are the proposed changes?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">On Sept. 24, OSEG gave the city a \u201crecommendation and request\u201d allowing OSEG to assume control over the management of all programming at Lansdowne.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">This would mean anyone wanting to rent space in the Aberdeen Pavilion would have to deal with OSEG, not the city. This could affect the availability or price of rentals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">On Oct. 25, the city manager Steve Kanellakos submitted the annual<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app05.ottawa.ca\/sirepub\/cache\/2\/jcg2qssijubibhppmptzllcf\/61184811142019031343815.PDF\" style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> Lansdowne Partnership Plan Report<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> to the city\u2019s finance and economic development committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The report recommended that the city direct the recreation, cultural and facility manager to negotiate the transfer of city-controlled operations from the Lansdowne site to OSEG.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">In 2018, the city spent almost $1.3 million on the operations of the urban park. The report said negotiating the transfer of operations would \u201cseek to reduce or eliminate the city\u2019s current operating expenses.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">So far, OSEG has contributed $144 million to the Lansdowne Park project, $88 million more than expected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u201cOSEG is not expected to recoup a total of $69 million,of interest\/funding, and the city would not receive $62 million of accrued interest,\u201d the report said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">However, these calculations include what OSEG might make by taking over all operations. If the city continues operations at Lansdowne, OSEG would not make back $76 million of its interest\/funding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Under these calculations, OSEG taking over could save them $7 million over the course of the partnership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Public-private partnerships: who benefits?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The city and OSEG manage different parts of the park.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/yow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/LansdownePark.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-628\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/yow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/LansdownePark.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/yow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/LansdownePark-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #555d66; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;\">Graphic Illustration by Kevin O&#8217;Rourke McColl<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The agreement between the City of Ottawa and OSEG is called the Lansdowne Partnership Plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">It is a public-private partnership, which is a business model for public organizations to partner with private companies. It is often used for large building projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Public-private partnerships are appealing to cities because it allows them to start a large project without paying for it all at once. The city pledges a total amount of money to be paid over a number of years, while the private company is responsible for building and maintenance, and receives most of the revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The city usually makes interest on their initial investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For a private company, a public-private partnership is appealing because it is a long-term contract and it is secure: as long as they fulfil the contract, they will get paid.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The City of Ottawa is involved in several public-private partnerships, including Lansdowne Park and the Ottawa Light Rail Project.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1w4O2LVIY17fL0GhUisdiBcXo9_suRxFz\" width=\"1200\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243; min_height=&#8221;154px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>However, not all councillors support public-private partnerships.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey have not lived up to their promises,\u201d said a spokesperson from Menard\u2019s office.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u201cWe want discussion with the community to make [Lansdowne] more vibrant and make it a place for people. The original plan said it was going to be an \u2018urban village,\u2019 which is not a bad vision. Let\u2019s get back to it.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243;][et_pb_blog fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; posts_number=&#8221;3&#8243; include_categories=&#8221;2,5&#8243; show_categories=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243; header_font=&#8221;News Cycle|700|||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Source Sans Pro||||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_blog][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The future of Lansdowne Park is up for discussion once again. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":625,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several years after its controversial redevelopment, Lansdowne Park is back in the news. A<a href=\"https:\/\/ottawacitizen.com\/news\/local-news\/city-will-consider-ceding-all-programming-of-lansdowne-park-to-oseg\"> proposal<\/a> that would see the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group take over control of the city-run parts of the park is sparking controversy among the city\u2019s residents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Residents are worried that letting a private company control operations would affect the availability and pricing of space at the park. They are also angry that there have not been any public consultations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Community Reaction<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Community groups reacted by taking to social media and encouraging community members to voice their opinion about the proposal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A public meeting was held on Oct. 28 at the Aberdeen Pavilion, which included city councillors and representatives OSEG. The meeting was held in response to citizens\u2019 concerns over the private takeover.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coun. Shawn Menard has been vocal about his opposition to the proposal. Menard also started a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawnmenard.ca\/protect_public_use_of_lansdowne_park\"> petition<\/a> on his website, which currently has 2,500 signatures and continues to grow.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A spokesperson at Menard\u2019s office also expressed surprise at how quickly OSEG\u2019s request was moving forward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cIt was a bit of a surprise without consulting the public or the office.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Menard also expressed concern at city committee meeting on Nov. 5.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThis is a significant issue that will have impacts on the public areas of the park and the surrounding communities,\u201d Menard said at the meeting. \u201cIf transferring control to OSEG is the preferred course of action, that should only be determined when we have all the necessary information, and we have done thorough public consultations with all impacted parties.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the Nov. 5 meeting, the committee voted to slow things down, deciding to first \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/app05.ottawa.ca\/sirepub\/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=7621&amp;doctype=SUMMARY\">undertake exploratory discussions<\/a>\u201d before potentially moving forward with the proposal, meaning they will perform a variety of public consultations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The city-run parts of Lansdowne, including the Aberdeen Pavilion and Horticulture Building, are often used by community organizations, such as the Ottawa Farmers\u2019 Market and the 613flea market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the interest of preserving potential business relationships, Catherine Knoll, an organizer with 613flea market, did not want to comment too specifically on the potential handover.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWe don\u2019t want to say too much about this because these could be the people we ultimately end up working with.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What are the proposed changes?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Sept. 24, OSEG gave the city a \u201crecommendation and request\u201d allowing OSEG to assume control over the management of all programming at Lansdowne.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This would mean anyone wanting to rent space in the Aberdeen Pavilion would have to deal with OSEG, not the city. This could affect the availability or price of rentals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Oct. 25, the city manager Steve Kanellakos submitted the annual<a href=\"https:\/\/app05.ottawa.ca\/sirepub\/cache\/2\/jcg2qssijubibhppmptzllcf\/61184811142019031343815.PDF\"> Lansdowne Partnership Plan Report<\/a> to the city\u2019s finance and economic development committee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The report recommended that the city direct the recreation, cultural and facility manager to negotiate the transfer of city-controlled operations from the Lansdowne site to OSEG.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2018, the city spent almost $1.3 million on the operations of the urban park. The report said negotiating the transfer of operations would \u201cseek to reduce or eliminate the city\u2019s current operating expenses.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So far, OSEG has contributed $144 million to the Lansdowne Park project, $88 million more than expected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cOSEG is not expected to recoup a total of $69 million,of interest\/funding, and the city would not receive $62 million of accrued interest,\u201d the report said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, these calculations include what OSEG might make by taking over all operations. If the city continues operations at Lansdowne, OSEG would not make back $76 million of its interest\/funding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Under these calculations, OSEG taking over could save them $7 million over the course of the partnership.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Public-private partnerships: who benefits?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The city and OSEG manage different parts of the park.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":628} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/yow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/LansdownePark.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-628\"\/><figcaption>Graphic Illustration by Kevin O'Rourke McColl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The agreement between the City of Ottawa and OSEG is called the Lansdowne Partnership Plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is a public-private partnership, which is a business model for public organizations to partner with private companies. It is often used for large building projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Public-private partnerships are appealing to cities because it allows them to start a large project without paying for it all at once. The city pledges a total amount of money to be paid over a number of years, while the private company is responsible for building and maintenance, and receives most of the revenue.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The city usually makes interest on their initial investment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For a private company, a public-private partnership is appealing because it is a long-term contract and it is secure: as long as they fulfil the contract, they will get paid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Ottawa is involved in several public-private partnerships, including Lansdowne Park and the Ottawa Light Rail Project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Insert google my map here<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, not all councillors support public-private partnerships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThey have not lived up to their promises,\u201d said a spokesperson from Menard\u2019s office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWe want discussion with the community to make [Lansdowne] more vibrant and make it a place for people. The original plan said it was going to be an \u2018urban village,\u2019 which is not a bad vision. 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