1.
Report dated March 15, 2011 from the General Manager of Community Development regarding Bicycle Advisory Panel - Bicycling Technical Master Plan.
(ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION)
(FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(REPORT UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
(The Bicycle Advisory Panel (BAP) has recently developed a comprehensive plan for improving bicycling infrastructure in the City of Greater Sudbury, entitled the Greater Sudbury Bicycling Technical Master Plan. This Plan fulfills an important BAP mandate, to assist staff and Council in implementing a vision for a safe and attractive bicycle transportation system that links communities across the City of Greater Sudbury through a network of recreational and utilitarian trails designed to promote alternative non-motorized modes of transport.)
- Nicole Good, John-Wesley McGraw, Russ Thompson - Bicycle Advisory Panel Members
2.
National Walk to Fight Arthritis
(ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION)
(FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(The Arthritis Society has requested to address the Policy Committee to increase awareness and participation in their National Walk to Fight Arthritis being held on Sunday, May 15, 2011 in Fielding Park in Lively.)
- Gerry Lougheed Jr., Walk Leader for 2011
- Jana Schilkie, Community Engagement Specialist-Northeast Ontario
3.
Waterpower Development on the Vermilion River
(ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION)
(FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(Presentation will outline four green energy projects on the Vermilion River)
- Mark Holmes, Vice-President, Corporate Affairs, Xeneca LP
4.
Report dated March 9, 2011 from the General Manager of Growth and Development regarding Financial Incentives for Downtown Renewal Pilot Program.
(ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION)
(RECOMMENDATION PREPARED)
(In 2006 and 2007, City Council approved and allocated $250,000.00 to the Financial Incentives for Downtown (Sudbury) Renewal Pilot Program, the first of its kind in Greater Sudbury. This pilot program was implemented in Downtown Sudbury and has reached substantial completion. This report describes the program and its implementation. It also provides a summary evaluation of its performance as well as lessons learned to inform the future use of similar financial incentives.)
- Jason Ferrigan, Senior Planner
5.
Report dated March 15, 2011 from the General Manager of Growth and Development regarding Draft Brownfield Strategy and Community Improvement Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury.
(ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION)
(FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(REPORT UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
(In 2008, City Council directed staff to prepare a Brownfield Community Improvement Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury. This report provides an update on this initiative, describes the draft Brownfield Strategy and Community Improvement Plan developed by the city's interdepartmental brownfield staff team, and discusses the recommended next steps in the community engagement and Council approval process.)
- Jason Ferrigan, Senior Planner
6.
Report dated February 18, 2011 from the General Manager of Growth and Development regarding Annual Report 2010 Regreening Program.
(FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(REPORT UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
(The Regreening Program has operated since 1978 and provides Council with a yearly annual report on behalf of VETAC, the City of Greater Sudbury's Advisory Panel on Regreening.)
7.
Report dated February 2, 2011 from the General Manager of Infrastructure Services regarding Consolidation of Road Fouling, Occupancy and Entrance By-laws.
(RECOMMENDATION PREPARED)
(Road Fouling By-law Consolidation - Former Sudbury area municipality by-laws for Road Fouling and Road Occupancy have been consolidated into a new Road Fouling By-law and Road Occupancy By-law for ease of enforcement and to provide uniformity. The new Road Occupancy By-law will encompass the former Sidewalk Cafe By-law and will introduce a non-refundable pavement degradation fee component which will be applied to all applicable pavement cuts.
New Entrance By-law - An Entrance By-law is being created to address private entrances. The new Entrance By-law replaces a previously existing Culvert Policy By-law (By-law 2003-88A). All fees associated with the above by-laws will be addressed under the User Fee By-law.)
8.
PRESENTED BY COUNCILLOR BELLI:
WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury’s Sign By-law 2007-250 restricts the number of portable sign permits commercial properties are permitted based on their frontage;
WHEREAS properties with 76.2 metres (250 feet) of frontage are restricted to two, three month portable sign permits per year which only allows a business to have a portable sign for six months of the year; WHEREAS properties find it difficult to manage the restricted number of permits, especially towards the end of the year during the Holiday season;
WHEREAS large properties with many businesses, but small frontages are particularly affected by this restriction;
WHEREAS businesses rely on portable signs as a cost effective method of advertising;
WHEREAS many municipalities in Ontario use distance as part of the criteria for granting portable sign permits;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Compliance and Enforcement Services review criteria for granting portable sign permits and present options to provide a fair, consistent advertising venue for business on all property sizes to the Policy Committee for their consideration at their April or May meeting.
9.
PRESENTED BY COUNCILLOR KILGOUR:
WHEREAS Cliffs Natural Resources has acquired chromite deposits in the “Ring of Fire” area of Northern Ontario for the purpose of mining chromite and producing ferrochrome for sale to steel makers in North America and around the world for an estimated 30-year period;
AND WHEREAS the base case location identified by Cliffs Natural Resources for the Ferrochrome Production Facility is located north of Capreol on privately-owned lands within the City of Greater Sudbury;
AND WHEREAS the proposed site has been identified by Cliffs Natural Resources as the most technically feasible site for its large size and relative remoteness, proximity and connection with the CN transcontinental rail line, and existing road and electric power corridors;
AND WHEREAS Cliffs Natural Resources estimates that 500 people will work at the site during construction and up to 500 during operations and that the availability of skilled labour is a significant consideration in selecting the location of the Ferrochrome Production Facility;
AND WHEREAS the construction and on-going operation of the Ferrochrome Production Facility would translate into a significant investment for the community with tremendous long-term economic impact;
AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury and surrounding area has a long and rich tradition in the mining and mining supply and services sectors with several mining, milling and smelting operations throughout the community;
AND WHEREAS in addition to having a potential site that meets all of their basic requirements, the City of Greater Sudbury hosts the skilled labour force, educational and research institutions, and supporting business infrastructure to ensure Cliffs Natural Resources’ business success in our community;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Greater Sudbury hereby support the proposed Cliffs Natural Resources’ Ferrochrome Production Facility to locate in the City of Greater Sudbury;
AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the City of Greater Sudbury strongly encourage the Province of Ontario to take necessary steps to address infrastructure and energy requirements and direct City staff to proactively and creatively do what is necessary in order to increase our competitive offering to attract Cliffs Resources and ensure that this business opportunity is realized in Greater Sudbury and for the benefit of Northern Ontario.