Appointment to the Advisory Committee on

Homes for the Aged

The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee recommends the adoption of the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged embodied in the following communication (May 28, 1998) from the City Clerk:

Recommendation:

The Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged on May 28, 1998, recommended to the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, and Council, the adoption of the attached report (May 26, 1998) from the General Manager, Homes for the Aged, recommending the appointment of Mr. Julien LeBourdais to the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged for a three-year term, with the provision for an extension of an additional term, as outlined in the terms of reference.

(Report dated May 26, 1998, addressed to the

Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged from the

General Manager, Homes for the Aged)

Purpose:

To fill the current vacancy for a resident/family representative on the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) Mr. Julien LeBourdais be appointed to membership on the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged, for a period of three years, with the provision for an extension of an additional term, as outlined in the terms of reference; and

(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background:

On May 1, 1998, the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged amended the membership in the terms of reference. The terms of reference for the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged now requires that one of its members be a representative of the Inter-Home Residents' Council. The Inter-Home Residents' Council can select as its representative a resident/family member. The position is currently vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms. Karel Kyncl when she was discharged from the Home.

Comments:

Mr. Julien LeBourdais is the son of a resident at Lakeshore Lodge and has been actively involved in the Home. Since 1996, Mr. LeBourdais has represented issues through his involvement in the Advisory Committee of the Home. Prior to becoming a member of the Home Advisory Committee, Mr. LeBourdais was a supportive and enthusiastic participant in reinstating the Family Committee.

Mr. LeBourdais is a part-time photography instructor at community colleges.

Conclusion:

Mr. LeBourdais has indicated a strong interest in being considered for membership on the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged. There is evidence that he would act as a strong advocate and excellent spokesperson for the residents in the Homes for the Aged.

Contact Name:

Thora Smaller, Co-ordinator, Programs and Services

Tel: 392-5448/Fax: 392-4180

E-mail: thora_smaller@metrodesk.metrotor.on.ca