Agenda
Priorities Committee


For the 36th Priorities Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
St. Jean de Brébeuf Church, 25 Kathleen Street, Sudbury
(36th) , Chair
, Vice Chair

(PLEASE ENSURE CELL PHONES AND PAGERS ARE TURNED OFF)

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COMMUNITY TOUR

1. Bus Tour of Historical Points of Interest in Ward 12

(Bus leaves St. Jean de Brébeuf Church at 4:15 p.m.)

DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

OPENING REMARKS - COUNCILLOR JOSCELYNE LANDRY-ALTMANN

CITIZEN DELEGATIONS

2. Role & Function of the Ontario Aggregate Resources Corp
(VERBAL PRESENTATION) (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(The Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association will make a brief presentation outlining the role and function of The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation (TOARC) and Trust and present a cheque for the municipal portion of the aggregate licence fee.)

2.1 Scan001 (pdf)

  • Marcel Ethier, Ethier Sand and Gravel, Past Chair of the Board of Directors of TOARC
3. Community Action Network (CAN), Ward 12 (New Sudbury & Flour Mill)
(VERBAL PRESENTATION) (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(Update by the Ward 12 - Community Action Networks - New Sudbury & Flour Mill)

3.1 Presentation - CAN Update (pdf)

  • Arthemise Camirand-Peterson, Chair, New Sudbury CAN
  • Will Brunet, Member, Ward 12 Flour Mill CAN

COUNCILLOR BRIEFING SESSIONS

4. 2008 Ward 12 Capital Improvements Projects
(ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION) (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(Electronic Presentation outlining Ward 12 Capital Improvement Projects)

4.1 Presentation - 2008 Ward 12 Capital Improvement Projects (pdf)

  • Robert Falcioni, Director of Roads and Transportation Services
  • Nick Benkovich, Director of Water/Wastewater Services
5. The History Hike Project, Rainbow Routes Association
(ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION) (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(Rainbow Routes will explain the components of The History Hike Project.)

  • Debbie McIntosh, Executive Director, Rainbow Routes Association

POLICY DISCUSSION PAPERS - PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION

POLICY DISCUSSION PAPERS - DECISION REQUESTED

6. Report dated October 1, 2008 from the General Manager of Infrastructure Services regarding Tree Policy.

(RECOMMENDATION PREPARED)
6.1 Full Report (pdf)
6.2 Appendix A-Tree Bylaw (pdf)
6.3 Appendix B-Tree Bylaw (pdf)
6.4 Appendix C-Tree Bylaw (pdf)
6.5 Appendix D - Draft Tree By-Law (pdf)
6.6 Presentation - Tree Policy (pdf)

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY

7. Report dated October 1, 2008 from the General Manager of Infrastructure Services regarding Update on Equipment Operator Trainer.

(FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(At the Priorities Committee of April 2, 2008, Committee Members requested a synopsis on driver training, driver turnover, impact of training and impact of the automatic vehicle location system.)

7.1 Full Report (pdf)
7.2 Presentation - Equipment Operator Trainer (pdf)

8. Report dated September 16, 2008 from the General Manager of Growth & Development regarding Greater Sudbury Development Corporation Quarterly Update.

(FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(As per the motion passed by Council, the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC) will provide quarterly updates on progress with respect to investments in economic development projects, programs and activities. The report is a synopsis of the projects that have received financial support and their expected economic impact for Greater Sudbury. As projects progress and/or are completed, updates will be provided to City Council.)

8.1 Full Report (pdf)
8.2 GSDCQuarterlyreport308 (pdf)

MANAGERS’ REPORTS

9. Report dated October 1, 2008 from the Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer regarding Tangible Capital Assets Project Status Update.

(RECOMMENDATION PREPARED)
(This report provides an update on the Tangible Capital Assets Project.)

9.1 Full Report (pdf)
10. Report dated September 29, 2008 from the General Manager of Infrastructure Services regarding Skead Heritage Homes Inc., Financing Options.

(RECOMMENDATION PREPARED)
(Skead Heritage Homes Inc. is requesting City assistance in the current operating expenses for their water supply system. Also, they are requesting the ability to reimburse the City for the required capital works over an extended period of time.)

10.1 Full Report (pdf)

ADDENDUM

CITIZEN PETITIONS

MOTIONS

COMMUNITY INPUT

CLOSING REMARKS - COUNCILLOR JOSCELYNE LANDRY-ALTMANN, WARD 12

ADJOURNMENT (8:30 P.M.) (RECOMMENDATION PREPARED)

{TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY REQUIRED TO PROCEED PAST 8:30 P.M.)

Franca Bortolussi
Council Secretary
Councillor Gasparini
Chair
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