COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - APRIL 16, 2012

MEETING:

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

DATE:

APRIL 16, 2012

TIME:	6:30 P.M.

PLACE:	S. H. BLAKE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

CHAIR:	COUNCILLOR I. ANGUS

ORDERS OF THE DAY:

DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
DEPUTATIONS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
FIRST REPORTS
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
OUTSTANDING ITEMS

DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

Confirmation of Agenda

With respect to the April 16, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.

COMMUNITY SERVICES SESSION

DEPUTATIONS

Historic Contribution of Francophones in Thunder Bay

Correspondence received from Ms. E. Bedouet, Executive Director - Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l'Ontario (AFNOO), dated March 6, 2012, requesting that Ms. E. Bedouet, Executive Director - Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l'Ontario, Ms. C. Gleeson, President - Franco-Festival, and Ms. A. Valcourt, Francophone Student Trustee - Ecole of Verendrye appear before committee and provide a presentation relative to the above noted. (Pages 1 - 2)

ReGen Medicine

Correspondence from Mr. B. Thayer, CEO – RegenMed, received April 12, 2012, requesting to appear before Committee relative to providing a progress report on the achievements of RegenMed and to request funding to ensure the sustainability and the continued growth of the organization consistent with their operational strategies.
(Distributed Separately on Thursday, April 12, 2012)

Bell Telecommunication Tower

Correspondence from Ms. M. Addison, received April 2, 2012, requesting to appear before Committee relative to Bell's proposed telecommunications tower located at 1560 Hwy 61, and attaching a petition containing approximately 102 signatures.
(Distributed Separately on Thursday, April 12, 2012)

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Thunder Bay District Health Unit

Minutes of the Regular Board of Health Meeting of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit held on February 21, 2012, for information. (Pages 3 - 12)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Minutes of Meeting No. 02-2012 of the Accessibility Advisory Committee held on February 16, 2012, for information. (Pages 13 - 20)

Sister Cities Advisory Committee

The Minutes of Meeting No. 02-2012 of the Sister Cities Advisory Committee held on February 8, 2012, for information. (Pages 21 - 25)

Waterfront Development Committee

The Minutes of Meeting No. 01-2012 of the Waterfront Development Committee held on February 1, 2012, for information. (Pages 26 - 31)

Youth Services Advisory Committee

The Minutes of Meeting No. 01-2012 of the Youth Services Advisory Committee held on February 14, 2012, for information. (Pages 32 - 36)

REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

Truck Traffic on Dawson Road

At the February 6, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting, a resolution was carried referring a draft By-law relative to truck traffic on Dawson Road to the Inter-Governmental Liaison Committee for review at the political level that will enable installation of the appropriate signage recognized for enforcement and that the Inter-Governmental Liaison Committee report back in six months to Committee of the Whole.

At the April 2, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting, a memorandum from Councillor J. Virdiramo, Chair - Inter-Governmental Liaison Committee was presented. The item was deferred to the April 16, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Memorandum from Councillor J. Virdiramo, Chair - Inter-Governmental Liaison Committee relative to the above noted, re-presented. (Pages 37 - 38)

With respect to the resolution carried at the February 6, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting relative to Truck Traffic on Dawson Road, we recommend that a community safety zone be established and that speed limits increase gradually, with speeding fines doubled along that route;

AND THAT Members of Parliament be copied on this resolution;

AND THAT Members of Council provide the Inter-Governmental Liaison Committee with direction on proceeding further.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Increased Supervision at Rinks - 2012-2013 Season

Petition received Thursday, March 30, 2012 from Ms. B. Kukko, containing approximately 438 signatures relative to the above noted. (Pages 39 - 40)

Memorandum from Councillor A. Foulds, dated March, 30, 2012 containing a resolution relative to the above noted. (Pages 41 - 42)

THAT the report coming forward from the Parks Division in relation to outdoor rink operations include the potential options available for increased supervision at all outdoor rinks from 5 to 7 days a week to allow for use of the washroom and change room facilities.

NEW BUSINESS

ADJOURNMENT

End of Agenda