Operations Committee
Agenda

Monday, April 20, 2026

2:00 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.

Lionel E. Lalonde Centre

239 Montée Principale, Azilda

Councillor Signoretti, Chair

 

2:00 p.m.  Open Session, Council Chamber / Electronic Participation

 

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement

3.

Roll Call

4.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

5.

Presentations

5.1

Road Safety Overview Presentation

This presentation by David Knutson provides information regarding a comprehensive overview of the road safety strategy employed by Traffic and Transportation staff to assess, manage, and improve roadway safety across the community.

5.2

Continuous Improvement Initiatives in LIS

This presentation by Joe Rocca will outline continuous improvement initiatives that will be undertaken within Roads Operations, Distribution & Collection and Traffic and Transportation during 2026. 

6.

Managers' Reports

6.1

Request for Drain Minor Improvement – Majcher-Perras Drain C

This report provides a recommendation regarding the approval of the Notice of Request for Drain Minor Improvement for the Majcher-Perras Drain C and to appoint K. Smart Associates Limited for the examination of the area and proceed with the requirements of the proposed Minor Improvement project in accordance with Section 78(5) and Section 8(1) the Drainage Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.17.

7.

Referred & Deferred Matters

7.1

2025 Gateway Speed Limit Pilot Project Update

This report provides a recommendation regarding an update and next steps for the Gateway Speed Limit Pilot Project. This item was deferred from the November 24, 2025, Operations Committee meeting.

7.2

Residential Tipping Fee Holiday Options - Update

This report provides a recommendation regarding the implementation of an annual flexible residential tipping fee and gate fee exemption as well as a program for low-density residential non-services households beginning in 2027. This report is an update to the Tipping Fee Holiday Options report. This item was deferred from the November 24, 2025, Operations Committee meeting.

8.

Members' Motions

8.1

Security Features for Public Works Employees

As presented by Councillor Parent:

WHEREAS incidents of harassment, threats, intimidation, and dangerous interference by members of the public toward municipal public works employees are increasing as these employees carry out their duties;

AND WHEREAS City Council recently and unanimously supported calls to action aimed at strengthening protections for municipal public works employees and subcontractors, including urging the Province to introduce additional legislative and enforcement measures;

AND WHEREAS employees of the City of Greater Sudbury have the right to a safe work environment, free from actual, attempted, or threatened violence from any individual they interact with, including residents, clients, service recipients, and members of the public;

AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury is committed to maintaining a workplace free from violence, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, threats, and intimidation;

AND WHEREAS Council for the City of Greater Sudbury wishes to explore all available options to enhance the safety and protection of public works employees;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to investigate potential security measures for public works employees and to report back to the Operations Committee in the first quarter of 2027 with findings, including estimated costs and recommended implementation processes.

9.

Correspondence for Information Only

9.1

2026 Annual Road Safety Report

This report provides an update regarding collision statistics and trends for roadways in the City of Greater Sudbury and outlines steps that have been taken to improve road safety for all users. In addition, the report provides an update on the red-light camera program and automated speed enforcement program.

9.2

Winter Control Update – January 2026

This report provides information regarding winter maintenance activities for 2026 up to and including the month of January 2026.

9.3

Westbound Protected Left Turn Phase – Lasalle Boulevard Pilot Project Update

This report provides an update on the protected left turn phase pilot project on Lasalle Boulevard at the Lasalle Court Mall in the westbound direction.

10.

Addendum

11.

Civic Petitions 

12.

Question Period

13.

Adjournment