1 Ward 12 (Uptown Chapter) Community Action Network (CAN) April 25, 2011 - 6:30 p.m.

Community Care Access Centre - Boardroom Meeting Minutes Attendees: Richard Munn, Chair Brian Kelly, Secretary Louis Delongchamp, Treasurer Joscelyne Landry-Altmann, Ward 12 Councilor Daniel Boucher, Bernice Hibbs, Judith Prior-Kelly, Uptown CAN residents Agenda Item 1. Welcome by Chair / Call to Order Chair Munn welcomed the group. 2. Approval of Agenda The agenda was presented to the group for approval. Judith asked that some discussion be held on curb your dog issues in the area. Councilor Landry-Altmann submitted an item on Recycling Incentive Program. These will be added under Item 4.2 CAN Business Motion to approve by Louis Delongchamp, seconded by Bernice Hibbs. Carried. 3. Approval of previous Minutes Motion to approve: Daniel Boucher; seconded by Bernice Hibbs. Carried. 4. Old Business 4.1 a) Environment and Beautification Projects Signage and graphic design project.

Judith and Daniel indicated that they were awaiting a response from Rene Germain on any by-law constraints regarding the design of the proposed street sign-toppers

2 for our area. As well, the process of making Uptown a recognized designation, and what portion of our CAN is included, remains to be identified. There was renewed discussion on whether to include the word Uptown on the topper, and on how the word specifically applies to the heritage section of our CAN. This item will be reviewed at the next meeting. b) Graffiti eradication / mural projects.

Joscelyne noted that the current owner of the home [on Baker St., with the cement wall] has expressed the possibility of selling the home. The owner will be contacted to request that he inform us that a sale has occurred, and to introduce us to the new owner, at which time the mural proposal can be pursued. c) Spring 2011 cleanup blitz update.

Richard Munn reviewed the process of signing up for the May 7 cleanup blitz. He will supply consent forms, and submit the required paperwork to the City waste management department. Judith and Bernice will meet and organize distribution of the forms in our area. He also mentioned that he would send Sudbury Star a reminder to engage in tidying their property. 4.2 CAN Business a) Content for web site.

Chair Munn indicated that he is working on obtaining material to populate the homepage, and will report on an ongoing basis. b) Home Inventory / Heritage update from Daniel/Judith

Judith and Daniel indicated that there was no new information to report at this time. The group agreed that this item would be reviewed in the fall, and that a meet and greet open house be considered (October time frame) to initiate the informationgathering process. It was suggested that a guest speaker, possibly Jason Ferrigan, could be a drawing card for the event, and Richard agreed to approach Jason in this regard. c) Curb your Dog Judith Prior-Kelly

Judith identified an issue with people walking their dogs in the lane between Baker and Patterson, but not picking up, including a number from other streets in the area. This was considered a health hazard to people, particularly small children who frequently walk in this lane. Judith and Daniel Boucher have erected Please Curb Your Dog signs in the laneway, and awareness of the problem will hopefully be enhanced as part of the upcoming clean-up blitz. As an aside, Judith also pointed out the increase in vehicular traffic in this lane.

3 d) Recycling Incentive Program Councilor Landry-Altmann Councilor Landry-Altmann discussed a possible undertaking by this, and possibly other CANs, whereby the CAN would approach Tim Hortons [Sec. note: and other take-out businesses ] to encourage customers to collect and return coffee cups/food containers and obtain bonus points toward product purchases. Some ideas were briefly discussed; this may be reviewed at upcoming meetings. 4.3 Presentation on Multi-Event Pavilion by Louis Delongchamp Due to time constraints at the March 28 meeting, this presentation was deferred to this meeting. Louis opened by re-summarizing the presentation on the North End Bypass. In brief, Louis proposed the placement of a large (15,000 20,000 person) pavilion in the land area enclosed by Brady, Minto, Van Horne and Shaughnessy Streets, in order to provide a large, flexible venue to attract business and tourism to the downtown area. Much detail was provided on the architectural and mechanical design of the building. During and following the presentation, the group again discussed what the role of this CAN might be, with respect to this proposal. Bernice pointed out that the City planning group was already involved in creating a comprehensive vision and plan for the entire downtown area. As far as having this CAN taking a position of support for this proposal, the group indicated that this would be beyond the scope and mandate of the CAN. Councilor Landry-Altmann suggested that support would more appropriately come from such groups as the Sudbury Synergy Project, Imagine Sudbury, the Chamber of Commerce, and the BIA, inasmuch as these groups have the resources and influence. [ Sec. note: see http://sudburysynergyproject.ca/ ] 5. New Business No further new business was introduced at this point. 6. Adjournment Motion to adjourn forwarded by Daniel Boucher; seconded by Brian Kelly. Carried. NOTE: The next meeting will be on May 30/11 ( 6:30 p.m.) at the CCAC Boardroom. The CCAC is located at the east end/north side of the Rainbow Centre. There is a parking lot (controlled-access) near the entrance door. The lot is accessed from Ste Anne Road