Agenda
Policy Committee


For the 59th Policy Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Council Chamber, Tom Davies Square
(59th) , Chair
, Vice Chair

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DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

COMMUNITY DELEGATIONS

1. Anti-Idling
(ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION) (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(The presentation will address the negative effects of idling on the environment, vehicles and health. This presentation was made to the Planning Committee on June 21, 2010 and it was suggested by a Member of Council that the presentation be made to the Policy Committee.)

1.1 Presentation - AntliIdling (pdf)
1.2 Documentation - Letters of Support (pdf)

  • Mercedez Quinlan, Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury

PRESENTATIONS

2. Update on Workplace Violence and Harassment Legislation
(ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION) (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(The presentation will provide an update to Council on CGS's compliance with the requirements of Bill 168, an Act to Amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act, which became effective on June 15th, 2010. This presentation will also constitute Council's training on the requirements for all Employees, Contractors, Visitors and Counsellors while attending a CGS worksite.)

2.1 Presentation - Workplace Violence & Harassment Prevention Program (pdf)

  • Kevin Fowke, Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION

REFERRED & DEFERRED MATTERS

MANAGERS’ REPORTS

3. Report dated August 4, 2010 from the Executive Director, Administrative Services regarding CGS International Disaster Response Policy.

(RECOMMENDATION PREPARED)
(Council requested that "a policy be prepared regarding the making of donations" to disaster relief efforts. The proposed policy is modelled on the policies of other municipalities and reflects the practice of encouraging broad community support and generosity for relief efforts while respecting the role and function of the municipality.)

3.1 Full Report (pdf)
3.2 CGS Internatonal Disaster Response Policy (pdf)

4. Report dated July 28, 2010 from the General Manager of Growth and Development regarding Changes to 2011 Census.

(RECOMMENDATION PREPARED)
(This report describes proposed changes to the 2011 Census, primarily the removal of the long form and its replacement with a voluntary survey.)

4.1 Full Report (pdf)
4.2 2011 Census Tony Clement Letter (pdf)
4.3 2011 Census Tony Clement Letter 2 (pdf)

5. Report dated August 4, 2010 from the General Manager of Growth and Development regarding Options for Homes Greater Sudbury - Deferral of Development Charges and Other Fees.

(FOR DIRECTION ONLY)
(Council is being asked to provide direction to staff to analyse the implications of providing assistance in the form of a deferral of development charges and other fees for the Options for Homes Greater Sudbury proposed development.)

5.1 Full Report (pdf)
5.2 Options For Homes - Delivery Network (pdf)
5.3 Options For Homes Summary - July 2010 (pdf)

MOTIONS

ADDENDUM

CITIZEN PETITIONS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

NOTICES OF MOTION

 

ADJOURNMENT (RECOMMENDATION PREPARED)

 

Franca Bortolussi
Council Secretary
Councillor Doug Craig
Chair

 

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