City Council
Agenda

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Tom Davies Square

Mayor Brian Bigger, Chair

 

4:00 p.m.  Closed Session, Committee Room C-12 / Electronic Participation

6:00 p.m.  Open Session, Council Chamber / Electronic Participation

 

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Roll Call

3.

Closed Session

Resolution to move to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Security of Municipal Property item regarding the City's information technology systems and data, one (1) Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive Position/Negotiations) / Position, Plan or Instructions to be Applied to Negotiations item regarding property on Durham Street, Sudbury, and one (1) Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive Position/Negotiations) regarding City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(a), (i) and (k).

4.

Recess

5.

Open Session

6.

Moment of Silent Reflection

7.

Roll Call

8.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

9.

Matters Arising from the Closed Session

At this point in the meeting, the Chair of the Closed Session, will rise and report. Council will then consider any resolution(s) emanating from the Closed Session.

10.

Matters Arising from Emergency Services Committee

10.1

August 10, 2022

No resolutions emanated from this meeting.  Any questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Councillor Lapierre, Chair, Emergency Services Committee.

11.

Matters Arising from Planning Committee

11.1

August 29, 2022

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions PL2022-115 to PL2022-120 and PL2022-122 to PL2022-124 all of which are found at https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Kirwan, Chair, Planning Committee.

11.2

September 12, 2022

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, Planning Committee resolutions, which will be posted online following the meeting. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Kirwan, Chair, Planning Committee.

12.

Consent Agenda

For the purpose of convenience and for expediting meetings, matters of business of repetitive or routine nature are included in the Consent Agenda, and all such matters of business contained in the Consent Agenda are voted on collectively.

A particular matter of business may be singled out from the Consent Agenda for debate or for a separate vote upon the request of any Councillor. In the case of a separate vote, the excluded matter of business is severed from the Consent Agenda, and only the remaining matters of business contained in the Consent Agenda are voted on collectively.

Each and every matter of business contained in the Consent Agenda is recorded separately in the minutes of the meeting.

12.1

Adoption of Minutes

12.1.1

City Council Minutes of July 12, 2022

12.2

Routine Management Reports

12.2.1

Healthy Community Initiative Fund Applications – September 13, 2022

This report provides a recommendation regarding Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) funding requests. By-law 2018-129 requires Council’s approval for all eligible HCI Capital fund requests exceeding $10,000 and Grant requests exceeding $1,000.

13.

Presentations

13.1

Greater Sudbury Development Corporation Q2 2022 Update and 2021 Annual Report

This presentation and report provides information on the activities of the City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation (operating as the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation, or GSDC) for the second quarter of 2022 as well as the Annual Report capturing GSDC activities for 2021.

14.

Managers' Reports

14.1

Greater Sudbury Event Centre Project Update

This report provides an update on the work to wind down the current Event Centre project and describes the anticipated next steps in this process as well as some options for Council’s future consideration.

14.2

Flour Mill Heritage Designation Recommendation

This report presents the findings of the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report and seeks direction regarding the next steps.

14.3

2023 Budget Update Report

This report provides information regarding the status of the 2023 Budget.

15.

By-laws

Draft by-laws are available for viewing a week prior to the meeting on the agenda. Approved by-laws are available on the City's website: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/city-hall/by-laws/ after passage.

The following by-laws will be read and passed:

15.1

By-laws 2022-143 – 2022-160Z

2022-143

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting of September 13, 2022

2022-144

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-Law 2010-214 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury respecting the Supply of Water, the Management and Maintenance of the Waterworks Systems of the City of Greater Sudbury

Operations Committee Resolution #OP2022-30

This amending by-law incorporates a reference to the new services being provided by the city and incorporates housekeeping changes intended to add clarity.

2022-145

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2018-45 being a By-Law to Establish a Water and Wastewater Policy and Water and Wastewater Rates and Charges in General and for Special Projects

Operations Committee Resolution #OP2022-31

This amending by-law applies the same rate as used for other services on private property to the new services being provided by the City. 

2022-146

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2015-114 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Provide for the Municipal Housing Project Facilities and an Exemption from Taxation for Municipal and School Purposes for the Municipal Capital Facilities for Affordable Housing located on Various Properties owned by the Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation

This amending by-law updates the list of affected properties by removing those sold by the Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation.

2022-147

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2017-5 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury Respecting the Delegation of Authority to Various Officials of the City

Finance and Administration Committee #FA2022-48

This by-law delegates authority to cancel, reduce, refund, increase or apportion taxes in accordance with Sections 354, 356, 357, 358 and 359 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

2022-148

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Close Part of the Big Nickel Road, Sudbury Road Allowance, Described as Part of PIN Number 73600-0014 (LT) and Part of PIN  73600-0260 (LT), being Parts 1 and 2, Plan 53R-21703, Township of McKim

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2019-11

This by-law closes part of the road allowance west of the occupied part of Big Nickel Road to make the lands available for sale.

2022-149

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Sale of the Part of the Big Nickel Road Allowance Described as Part of PIN 73600-0014 (LT), and Part of PIN Number 73600-0260 (LT), being Parts 1 and 2 on 53R-21703, Township of McKim, to Vale Canada Limited

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2022-63

2022-150

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Exempt Certain Lands from Part Lot Control Pursuant to Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, in Respect of Lands Described as PIN 02115-0262 (LT) and PIN 02118-0225 (LT), being Blocks H & I, Plan M-1044, Lot 2, Concession 6, Township of McKim

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2022-47

This by-law exempts the subject lands from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, in order to facilitate the creation of urban residential lots – Dalron Construction Limited, Montrose Avenue, Sudbury.

2022-151

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Establish and Appoint a Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the Term Commencing November 16, 2022 to and including November 15, 2026

Refer to Report under Correspondence for Information Only

This By-law establishes the Municipal Compliance Audit Committee required by the Municipal Election Act, 1996, adopts terms of reference for the Committee and appoints the members of the said Committee for the term of November 16, 2022 to November 15, 2026.

2022-152

By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-1 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Regulate Traffic and Parking in the City of Greater Sudbury

Operations Committee Resolutions #OP2022-09, #OP2022-11, #OP2022-19, #OP2022-21 and #OP2022-28

This amending by-law implements the changes approved by the Operations Committee.

2022-153Z

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-100Z being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution # PL2022-51

This by-law rezones the subject lands to “R3(83)”, Medium Density Residential Special in order to permit the conversion of a duplex dwelling to a triplex - Stephan Bertrand, 2694 Highway 69 North, Val Caron.

2022-154Z

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-100Z being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2019-110

This by-law rezones the subject lands in order to permit a special needs facility - Teen Challenge Canada Inc., 1823 Vermillion Lake Road, Chelmsford.

2022-155Z

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-100Z being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution # PL2018-92

This by-law rezones the subject lands in order to prevent a split-zoning following the facilitation of a rear yard lot addition to those abutting lands - Tamara Butera, 1310 Nesbitt Drive, Sudbury.

2022-156Z

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-100Z being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution # PL2022-84

This by-law rezones the subject lands to “R2-2(48)”, Low Density Residential Two Special to permit the construction of semi-detached dwelling - Roger and Diane Trottier, 3031 Lina Street, Val Caron. 

2022-157Z

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-100Z Being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2021-27

This by-law rezones the subject property to R2-2 and R2-2(49), in order to permit 22 semi-detached dwellings, with local commercial uses also permitted on a portion of the lands - Dalron Construction Limited, Montrose and Woodbine Avenue, Sudbury.

2022-158Z

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-100Z Being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2022-36

This by-law rezones the subject property to "I(52)", Institutional Special in order to permit institutional uses including a special needs facility, and enable the expansion of the adult day centre – Bob Whitcher, 40 Clemow, Sudbury and 42 Clemow Avenue, Sudbury.

2022-159

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Deem Lot 278, 279 and 280 on Plan M-128 Not to be a Lot on a Plan of Subdivision for the Purposes of Section 50(3) of the Planning Act

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2022-37

This by-law authorizes Lot 278, 279 and 280 on registered Plan of Subdivision M-128 be deemed not to be a lot within a registered Plan of Subdivision.

2022-160Z

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-100Z Being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2022-01

This by-law rezones the subject lands to “R2-2(50)”, Low Density Residential Two Special to permit an existing duplex dwelling to be converted into a multiple dwelling containing three residential units, in order to permit a third dwelling unit in the basement - Mario Tullio and Rachelle Tullio, 1860 Bancroft Drive, Sudbury.

16.

Members' Motions

16.1

Request for Staff Report With Detailed Capital Upgrades to Achieve Whistle Cessation for Crossings

As presented by Councillors McCausland and Sizer:

WHEREAS the existing railway grade crossings at Maley Drive, Montée Principale and Marier Street have been upgraded to meet current Transport Canada Grade Crossing Standards as it relates to the geometry of the roadway, through recent capital projects;

AND WHEREAS updated records of the improvements are required to be gathered, documented and submitted to the appropriate railway to meet Transport Canada Grade Crossing Regulations for information sharing requirements, and this same information is required for Transport Canada Whistle Cessation applications;

AND WHEREAS while many rail crossings in Greater Sudbury established whistle cessation decades ago, Ward Councillors have received numerous complaints about train whistles interrupting residents’ sleep and frustrating their days in the vicinity of the above rail crossings;

AND WHEREAS the residents along the rail lines adjacent to the described grade crossings are also impacted by train whistles due to the requirement of a train to blow the whistle at a significant distances from grade crossing as they approach;

AND WHEREAS the Transport Canada website outlines the process for whistle cessation, and reads that “The Canadian Rail Operating Rules require all trains to whistle whenever they approach a public grade crossing. In some cases, train whistles bother people who live nearby. Municipalities may wish to stop the whistling to provide local residents with relief from the noise.”

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to complete a detailed safety assessment at each impacted railway grade crossings to determine if the crossings meets the requirements set by Transport Canada for Train Whistle Cessation, utilizing a combination of internal resources and consultants to be funded from the remaining capital projects budgets for MR 35 and Maley Drive.

AND BE IT FURTHERED RESOLVED THAT staff bring a report to the Operations Committee before the end of Q2 2023 with detailed capital upgrades as required to achieve whistle cessation for each crossing as determined through the safety assessments, and recommendations for next steps.

16.2

Request for Resolution to Urge Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario to not reduce MPs for Northern Ontario and Withdraw Proposal to Eliminate Federal Riding of Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing District

As presented by Councillors Jakubo and McIntosh:

WHEREAS the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario is proposing a redistribution of electoral districts which would see the elimination of the Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing District and the creation of a Manitoulin-Nickel Belt riding;

AND WHEREAS the elimination of that riding would reduce the number of Northern Ontario seats from ten to nine, weakening the North's voice in parliament;

AND WHEREAS the new riding of Manitoulin-Nickel Belt would incorporate Manitoulin Island, Espanola Blind River and Elliot Lake to the west, the French River region as far east as Noelville and other northern areas, as well as the Greater Sudbury Communities of Capreol, Skead, Kukagami, Hanmer, Val Thérèse, Blezard Valley, Azilda, Chelmsford, Dowling, Onaping and Levack, but the Sudbury riding would be expanded to include the communities of Coniston, Wahnapitae, Wanup, Garson, and Falconbridge;

AND WHEREAS the communities in and surrounding the City of Greater Sudbury comprise one geopolitical entity, the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario's proposal would fragment, diminish and reduce access to federal representation for the City and area residents;

AND WHEREAS the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario is seeking public input on its proposed riding boundary changes, yet has scheduled only one in person consultation in Northern Ontario to be held in Timmins.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury urge the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario to not reduce the number of MPs for Northern Ontario, respect the geographical boundaries of Cities and the makeup of the current ridings, and withdraw the proposal to eliminate the federal riding of Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing District and the expansion of the existing Nickel Belt and Sudbury ridings for the communities in and surrounding the City of Greater Sudbury;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Paula Puddy, Commission Secretary, Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario prior to the September 25th, 2022 deadline, as well as to Viviane Lapointe, MP for Sudbury, Marc Serré, MP for Nickel Belt, and to the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities.

16.3

Request for Staff to Prepare and Issue an EOI for a Provider to Operate Warming Centre and an EOI for Possible Site Location

As presented by Councillor Leduc:

WHEREAS the City responded to local community needs during the pandemic by funding operations for a 24 hr warming centre for vulnerable citizens in the community;

 AND WHEREAS the City partners with community service providers to provide services for people experiencing homelessness; 

 AND WHEREAS there may be a continued need for warming centre services for people experiencing homelessness during the winter months; 

 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to develop and issue an Expression of Interest (EOI) seeking a community service provider to operate a daytime and overnight warming centre for people experiencing homelessness, as well as an EOI for a possible site location in the downtown core, and that staff will return to Council with an update in fall 2022 for direction on implementation and funding.

16.4

Request for Report About CGS' Health and Safety Performance

As presented by Councillor Signoretti:

WHEREAS the health and safety of our employees is a top priority;

AND WHEREAS under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers have a number of responsibilities to ensure a safe workplace;

AND WHEREAS the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) publishes normalized Medical Aid and Lost Time Injury statistics for Ontario municipalities through the Safety Check web tool;

AND WHEREAS the Safety Check tool suggests that the City of Greater Sudbury’s Medical Aid and Lost Time Injury frequencies may be substantially higher than that of other Ontario municipalities;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff present a report to Council in the 4th quarter of 2022 with regard to the City of Greater Sudbury’s health and safety performance which will include:
1.    Insight on the data that is publicly available by the WSIB Safety Check; and
2.    The number and details of reportable incidents as defined in Section 51 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; and
3.    Direct costs associated with the WSIB benefit payments and premiums as a result of injuries to Greater Sudbury employees; and
4.    Indirect costs to the corporation that arise from workplace injuries.  

16.5

Request for All-Way Stop at Intersection of Second Avenue and Greenwood Drive

As presented by Councillor Leduc:

WHEREAS residents in the area of Greenwood Drive and Second Avenue have ongoing safety concerns as a result of traffic and pedestrian volumes as well as speeding, and have requested an all-way-stop sign at that intersection;

AND WHEREAS a Petition from the residents of that area was submitted by Councillor Leduc at the April 26th, 2022 Council meeting requesting traffic calming measures and/or a 3-way stop sign and/or a speed limit reduction;

AND WHEREAS Korpela Playground is situated near the intersection of Second Avenue and Greenwood Drive and an all-way stop would create a safer crossing for all;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct that staff install an all-way stop at the intersection of Greenwood Drive and Second Avenue South and prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 2010-1 to implement the change.

16.6

Request for Traffic Study at the Intersection of Riverside and Winchester

As presented by Councillor Cormier:

WHEREAS local residents have identified the intersection of Riverside Drive and Winchester Avenue as one that could benefit from an all-way stop arising from concerns for the safety of pedestrians and drivers alike;

AND WHEREAS the Kingsmount Bell Park Ward 10 Community Action Network Executive supports this concern and have requested that a study be undertaken by City staff to determine whether an all-way stop would be warranted at that intersection, in accordance with the City's All-Way Stop Policy;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to undertake a traffic study at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Winchester Avenue to determine whether an all-way stop is warranted, and that the results of that study be presented to the Operations Committee during the second quarter of 2023.

16.7

Request to amend user fee By-Law 2022-48 regarding fee for tax receipts

As  presented by Mayor Bigger and Councilor Lapierre;

WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury continues to make significant investments to increase access to municipal services online such as the Customer Service Portal;  

AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury encourages citizens to utilize online services including making tax payments online through their bank or financial institution as per the “Pay Your Tax Bill” section at greatersudbury.ca;

AND WHEREAS citizens who pay their property taxes online, through their bank or financial institution, do not receive a receipt that is recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency for use when submitting personal tax returns;

AND WHEREAS user fee By-Law 2021-60, which indicated a cost of $14.50 to receive a duplicate tax receipt, was revised as part of By-Law 2022-48, now indicating that the fee of $15 will be applied for all tax receipts including the original;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to revise the user fee By-Law, to re-instate “Duplicate” Tax Receipt, allowing individuals who have paid their property taxes online, upon request, to obtain a proper receipt without additional fees being charged, and that only those requesting a duplicate copy of a tax receipt are charged the additional fee.

17.

Correspondence for Information Only

17.1

2022 Operating Budget Variance Report

This report provides a variance analysis based on the City’s second quarter results (January to June 30, 2022). The projected deficit for 2022 is approximately $300,000.

17.2

Election Compliance Audit Committee

This report provides information regarding the establishment of the Election Compliance Audit Committee for the term ending November 15, 2026, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

17.3

Healthy Community Initiative Fund 2022 Semiannual Report

This report provides information regarding the financial particulars of each Ward’s Healthy Community Initiative Fund allocation for the period of January 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, in accordance with By-law 2018-129.

17.4

1310 Sparks Street Project Update – August 2022

This report provides information regarding an update on the 14-unit seniors affordable housing project to be constructed at 1310 Sparks Street.

17.5

Alternatives to Sodium Chloride for Safe Winter Management Within the KED Site

This report provides information outlining alternatives that were being considered regarding the use of sodium chloride for the safe winter management of roads, parking lots, and pedestrian pathways within the KED site.

18.

Addendum

19.

Civic Petitions 

20.

Question Period

21.

Adjournment