Minutes

For the City Council Meeting

Tuesday, October 08, 2024

6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Tom Davies Square

Present (Mayor and Councillors)

• Councillor Signoretti, 
• Councillor Benoit, 
• Councillor Brabant, 
• Councillor Fortin, 
• Councillor Parent, 
• Councillor Lapierre, 
• Councillor Labbée, 
• Councillor McIntosh, 
• Councillor Cormier, 
• Councillor Landry-Altmann, 
• and Mayor Lefebvre 

Absent

• Councillor Sizer 
• and Councillor Leduc 

City Officials

• Ed Archer, Chief Administrative Officer, 
• Kevin Fowke, General Manager of Corporate Services, 
• Tony Cecutti, General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, 
• Joseph Nicholls, General Manager of Community Safety, 
• Brendan Adair, Acting Interim General Manager of Community Development , 
• Meredith Armstrong, Director of Economic Development, 
• Jeff Pafford, Director of Leisure Services, 
• Kelly Brooks, Director of Communications and Community Engagement, 
• Kelly Gravelle, Deputy City Solicitor, 
• Ron Foster, Auditor General, 
• Dawn Noel de Tilly, Chief of Staff, 
• Eric Labelle, City Solicitor and Clerk, 
• Regina Sgueglia, Clerk's Services Assistant, 
• and Cassandra Pierobon, Clerk's Services Assistant 

His Worship Mayor Paul Lefebvre, In the Chair

---

1.

Call to Order

The meeting commenced at 4:00 p.m.

2.

Roll Call

A roll call was conducted prior to the commencement of moving into closed session.

3.

Closed Session

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-225
  Moved By Councillor Lapierre
  Seconded By Councillor Signoretti

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Security of Municipal Property item regarding the City's information technology systems and data and one Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding property assessment appeals, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(a), (e) and (f).

  CARRIED

  At 4:03 p.m., Council moved into Closed Session.

  
  

4.

Recess

At 5:31 p.m., Council recessed.

5.

Open Session

At 6:30 p.m., Council commenced the Open Session.

6.

Moment of Silent Reflection

Those present at the meeting observed a moment of silent reflection.

7.

Roll Call

A roll call was conducted.

8.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None declared.

10.

Matters Arising from Planning Committee

10.1

October 7, 2024

Councillor Cormier, as Chair of the Planning Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Planning Committee meeting of October 7, 2024.

The resolutions for the October 7, 2024 Planning Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

• CC2024-226
  Moved By Councillor Cormier
  Seconded By Councillor Lapierre

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2024-142 to PL2024-149 from the meeting of October 7, 2024.

  CARRIED

11.

Consent Agenda

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-227
  Moved By Councillor Brabant
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda item 11.1.1.

  CARRIED

  The following are the Consent Agenda items:

  
  

11.1

Adoption of Minutes

11.1.1

Planning Committee Minutes of September 4, 2024

• CC2024-228
  Moved By Councillor Brabant
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of September 4, 2024.

  CARRIED

9.

Matters Arising from the Closed Session

Deputy Mayor Landry-Altmann, Chair of the Closed Session, reported that Council met in Closed Session to deal with one Security of Municipal Property item regarding the City's information technology systems and data and one Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding property assessment appeals, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(a), (e) and (f). No direction or recommendation emanated from the meeting. 

12.

Presentations

12.1

Aquatic Service and Facility Review Final Report

Steve Langlois, Principal Planner, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants provided an electronic presentation regarding the second and final phase of the Aquatic Service and Facility Review, consisting of a detailed facility needs assessment, strategic directions relating to indoor pools, supervised waterfronts and splash pads, and an implementation plan.

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-229
  Moved By Councillor Lapierre
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Aquatic Service and Facility Review as the foundation for guiding future decisions relating to aquatic infrastructure, programs and operations as detailed in the report “Aquatic Service and Facility Review Final Report” from the General Manager of Community Development presented at the City Council meeting of October 8, 2024.

  CARRIED

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-230
  Moved By Councillor Fortin
  Seconded By Councillor Signoretti

  WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury has approved the Aquatic Service and Facility Review as the foundation for guiding future decisions relating to aquatic infrastructure;

  AND WHEREAS the Aquatic Service and Facility Review recommends that Lionel E. Lalonde Centre therapeutic pool be re-evaluated as the benefits of the project are limited; 

  AND WHEREAS the Aquatic Service and Facility Review indicates that a multi-tank aquatic centre in the area of the proposed therapeutic pool would maximize accessibility to all Greater Sudbury residents is preferred;

  AND WHEREAS the Aquatic Service and Facility Review includes a strategic direction for the City to prepare feasibility studies to develop two new or expanded aquatic centres over time;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to commence with a feasibility study for the development of a new aquatic centre in 2025, which includes a 25-meter pool with separate warm water tank to be located in the vicinity of the proposed Lionel E. Lalonde Centre therapeutic pool project;

  AND THAT capital funding previously allocated to the therapeutic pool project be used for the feasibility study.

  CARRIED

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-231
  Moved By Mayor Lefebvre
  Seconded By Councillor Lapierre

  WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury has approved the Aquatic Service and Facility Review as the foundation for guiding future decisions relating to aquatic infrastructure, programs and operations;

  AND WHEREAS the Aquatic Service and Facility Review recognizes that the Jeno Tihanyi Pool is an important contributor to the community's overall aquatic network and is the only 50-metre pool in the the near north region of Ontario serving a population of more than 2.2 million persons;

  AND WHEREAS the Aquatic Service and Facility Review includes a strategic direction for the City to encourage Laurentian University to begin planning for the major revitalization or replacement
  of the Jeno Tihanyi Pool within the 25-year horizon of the review;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to work with Laurentian University on the development of a business plan for the re-opening of the Jeno Tihanyi Pool which explores potential operating models and capital and operating cost-sharing options;

  AND THAT staff provide an update to the Community & Emergency Services Committee by June 2025.

  CARRIED

   

  At 7:37 p.m., Council recessed. 

  At 7:45 p.m., Council reconvened.

  
  

12.2

Downtown Event Centre Update – October 8, 2024

Tony Cecutti, General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, provided an electronic presentation regarding update on the event centre in Greater Sudbury’s downtown South District.

13.

By-laws

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-232
  Moved By Councillor Lapierre
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2024-155 to By-law 2024-164 and By-Law 2024-166 to By-law 2024-170Z.

  CARRIED

13.1

By-laws 2024-155 to 2024-170Z

2024-155

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Meeting of October 8, 2024

2024-156

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Establish Retention Periods for Municipal Records

Refer to Report under Correspondence for Information Only

2024-157

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2023-02 being a By-Law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Appoint Councillors to Certain Boards and Corporations

City Council Resolutions #CC2024-201 and #CC2024-202

This amending by-law appoints Councillors to fill recent vacancies on the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts and the Greater Sudbury Public Library Board.

2024-158

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2023-04 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury regarding Committees of Council and Advisory Panels

Community and Emergency Services Committee Resolution #CES2024-30

This by-law authorizes the creation of the Youth Advisory Panel, and establishes the Terms of Reference.

2024-159

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Purchase of 307 Cedar Street/362 Brady Street, Sudbury Described as PIN 73584-0167(LT), Lot 33, Plan 2SB from Association des Jeunes de la Rue

City Council Resolution #CC2024-205

This by-law authorizes the purchase of the property for use as an emergency shelter/transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.

2024-160

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Lease Agreement with Meals on Wheels (Sudbury) for Space in Minnow Lake Place Located at 1127 Bancroft Drive, Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024-137

2024-161

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Close Unopened Damaris Crescent, Sudbury, Described as PIN 73587-0396(LT), Damaris Crescent, Plan M-133, City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024-23

This by-law closes up an unopened road to make the lands available for transfer.

2024-162

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Transfer by Way of Grant of Closed Damaris Crescent, Sudbury, Described as PIN 73587-0396(LT), Damaris Crescent, Plan M-133, City of Greater Sudbury to Science North

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024-138

2024-163

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Close Unopened Road Allowances on Deemed Plan of Subdivision 53M-1146, Gladu Street, James Street, Laura Street, Roger Street, Hanmer

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024-99

This by-law closes up unopened road allowances to make the lands available for sale.

2024-164

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Sale of the Closed Road Allowances, and Certain Blocks and Lots on Deemed Plan of Subdivision 53M-1146, Hanmer to 1000564075 Ontario Corporation

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024-139

2024-165

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 #OP2023-15, #OP2024-04 and #OP2024-10

This amending by-law adds six more Community Safety Zone locations and implements the changes approved by the Operations Committee.

2024-166

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-220 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Continue Parts of the City of Greater Sudbury as a Site Plan Control Area

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024-91

This by-law amends the Site Plan Control By-law to reflect recent changes to the Planning Act.

2024-167Z

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 #PL2024-10

This by-law rezones the subject lands to “R3(99)”, Medium Density Residential Special and “OSC”, Open Space Conservation to permit a medium density residential development with a maximum of 200 dwelling units, comprising a mix of semi-detached dwellings, row dwellings and street townhouse dwellings - 1000252971 Ontario Limited, 0 Dominion Drive, Hanmer.

2024-168Z

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 #PL2024-12

This by-law rezones the subject lands from RU, Rural to M5 Extractive Industrial and from RU Rural to H63M5, Holding Extractive Industrial, in order to permit a pit and quarry use on the subject lands. The use of the lands subject to the Holding symbol are restricted to those uses legally existing on the date of the enactment of this amending by-law, until a by-law is passed to lift the H Symbol. The conditions of lifting the H symbol are a noise assessment and a stage 2 archaeological assessment to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services - Bradley John Rintala, Municipal Road 4, Whitefish.

2024-169Z

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 #PL2024-17

This by-law rezones the subject lands which comprise approximately 175 m² that are to be transferred from the property known as 3070 Martin Road and are to be added to the abutting property known as 2574 Peter Street - Myriam Bals, 3070 Martin Road, Sudbury.

2024-170Z

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 #PL2023-54

This by-law rezones the subject lands to “R3(100)”, Medium Density Residential Special and “R3(101)”, Medium Density Residential Special to permit the development of up to seven row dwelling units - Bravo Construction Limited, 2131 Bancroft Drive Hanmer.

14.

Members' Motions

14.1

Request to Amend the Code of Conduct and Complaint Protocol

• The following alternate resolution was presented:

  CC2024-233
  Moved By Councillor Parent
  Seconded By Councillor Labbée

  Alternate Resolution:

  WHEREAS By-law 2019-16, being a by-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Adopt a Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards and Complaint Protocol was enacted to ensure that the Members of Council and members of Local Boards share a common basis of acceptable conduct in the individual conduct of their Official Duties and to establish a Complaint Protocol;

  AND WHEREAS since its inception, many complaints have been received and considered by the City of Greater Sudbury Integrity Commissioner;

  AND WHEREAS many of the complaints received from persons who want to remain anonymous have been unsubstantiated, and still come at a cost to Greater Sudbury taxpayers as the Integrity Commissioner must evaluate each complaint received;

  AND WHEREAS Greater Sudbury Council wishes to minimize the number of frivolous, vexatious, or unsubstantiated complaints;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff present a by-law for Council’s consideration which would amend By-law 2019-16 as follows:

  1)  That paragraph 21(1)(b) be amended to add the words “and shall provide suitable proof of identification” at the end so that it will read:

  “(b) a Complaint must be signed and dated by the Complainant who shall be an identifiable individual (Complaints may not be submitted by any group, organization, or corporation) and who shall provide suitable proof of identification;”

  2)  That paragraph 21(2)(b) be amended to add the words “and shall provide suitable proof of identification” at the end so that it will read:

  “(b) an Application must be signed and dated by the Applicant who shall be an identifiable individual (An Application may not be submitted by any group, organization or corporation);”
      
  3)  That subparagraphs 21(1)(c)ii) and 21(2)(c)ii) be amended to read “a supporting affidavit setting out any evidence in support of the allegation;”

  4)  That Section 21.(7) be amended to delete the words “A Complainant or an Applicant may request that their Complaint or Application remain anonymous and, if approved by the  Integrity Commissioner, their name will not be released” to read as follows:

  “(7) If the Integrity Commissioner has decided to commence an investigation (except where otherwise required by the Public Inquiries Act, 2009, if applicable), the Integrity Commissioner shall provide a copy of the Complaint or Application and supporting evidence to the Member whose conduct is in question with a request for a written response to be provided within ten (10) days. The Integrity Commissioner may provide the response from the Member to the Complainant/Applicant with a request for a written reply also within ten (10) days. A Complainant or an Applicant may request that their Complaint or Application remain anonymous, only in extenuating circumstances will the Integrity Commissioner grant anonymity to a complainant and in such circumstances the name of the complainant will not be released.”

  5)  That paragraph 21(10)(a) be amended to read as follows:

  “(10)a) issue a report to Council on the findings of the investigation and, where there is a finding of contravention, the report shall contain a copy of the original complaint, the detailed findings and any recommended sanctions or any settlement; and”

  6)  That subsection 21(14) be amended to read as follows:

  “(14) The Integrity Commissioner must complete the investigation and provide any required report to Council within 90 days of the Complaint or Application being filed. If additional time will be required to complete the investigation and report, the Integrity Commissioner shall report to Council explaining the delay, and where possible advising of the projected completion date.” 

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT that the clerk is directed to conduct a review of the city’s Code of Conduct for Members of Council and provide a report of suggested revisions in May of 2025. 

  YEAS: (11)	Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant
  Absent (2)	Councillor Sizer, and Councillor Leduc

  CARRIED (11 to 0)

15.

Correspondence for Information Only

15.1

Record Retention By-law

For Information Only.

15.2

Property Assessment Appeals and Assessment Base Management

For Information Only.

16.

Addendum

No Addendum was presented.

17.

Civic Petitions 

No Petitions were submitted.

18.

Question Period

No Questions were asked.

19.

Adjournment

Councillor Cormier moved to adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:43 p.m.

CARRIED