Minutes

For the City Council Meeting

Tuesday, July 09, 2024

2:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Tom Davies Square

Present (Mayor and Councillors)

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

Absent

• Councillor Lapierre 

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, 
• Aaron Archibald, Director of Long Term Care Services, 
• David Shelsted, Director of Engineering Services, 
• Jeff Pafford, Director of Leisure Services, 
• Meredith Armstrong, Director of Economic Development, 
• Nathan Melin, Deputy Fire Chief, 
• Jesse Oshell, Deputy Fire Chief, 
• 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, 
• Cassandra Pierobon, Clerk's Services Assistant, 
• and Rory Whitehouse, Clerk's Services Assistant 

His Worship Mayor Paul Lefebvre, In the Chair

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting commenced at 1:00 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:

  CC2024-158
  Moved By Mayor Lefebvre
  Seconded By Councillor Sizer

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Position, Plan or Instruction to be Applied to Negotiations item regarding the transfer of Part III prosecutions under the Provincial Offences Act, one Personal Matters (Identifiable Individual(s)) / Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations item regarding Community Safety Department and one Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations Matters item regarding negotiations with CUPE 4705 Housing Unit in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(b), (d) and (k).

  CARRIED

  At 1:01 p.m., Council moved into Closed Session.

  
  

4.

Recess

At 2:17 p.m., Council recessed.

5.

Open Session

At 2:30 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.

9.

Matters Arising from the Closed Session

Deputy Mayor Sizer, Chair of the Closed Session, reported that Council met in Closed Session to deal with one Position, Plan or Instruction to be Applied to Negotiations item regarding the transfer of Part III prosecutions under the Provincial Offences Act, one Personal Matters (Identifiable Individual(s)) / Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations item regarding Community Safety Department and one Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations Matters item regarding negotiations with CUPE 4705 Housing Unit in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(b), (d) and (k). Three directions emanated from the meeting.

10.

Matters Arising from Community and Emergency Services Committee

10.1

July 8, 2024

Councillor Lapierre, as Chair of the Community  and Emergency Services Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting of July 8, 2024

The resolutions for the July 8, 2024 Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-159
  Moved By Councillor Parent
  Seconded By Councillor Fortin

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Community and Emergency Services Committee resolutions CES2024-18 to CES2024-21 from the meeting of July 8, 2024.

  CARRIED

11.

Matters Arising from Planning Committee

11.1

July 8, 2024

Councillor Cormier, as Chair of the Planning Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Planning Committee meeting of July 8, 2024.

The resolutions for the July 8, 2024 Planning Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-160
  Moved By Councillor Cormier
  Seconded By Councillor Fortin

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2024-101 to PL2024-110 from the meeting of July 8, 2024.

  CARRIED

12.

Matters Arising from Finance and Administration Committee

12.1

July 9, 2024

Councillor McIntosh, as Chair of the Finance and Administration Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Finance and Administration Committee meeting of July 9, 2024.

The resolutions for the July 9, 2024 Finance and Administration Committee meeting can be found at:https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas 

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-161
  Moved By Councillor McIntosh
  Seconded By Councillor Cormier

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Finance and Administration Committee resolution FA2024-22 from the meeting of July 9, 2024.

  CARRIED

13.

Consent Agenda

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-162
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 13.1.1 to 13.1.7.

  CARRIED

  The following are the Consent Agenda items:

  
  

13.1

Adoption of Minutes

13.1.1

City Council Minutes of April 16, 2024

• CC2024-163
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of April 16, 2024.

  CARRIED

13.1.2

City Council Minutes of April 30, 2024

• CC2024-164
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of April 30, 2024.

  CARRIED

13.1.3

Operations Committee Minutes of May 21, 2024

• CC2024-165
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of May 21, 2024.

  CARRIED

13.1.4

Community and Emergency Services Committee Minutes of May 21, 2024

• CC2024-166
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting minutes of May 21, 2024.

  CARRIED

13.1.5

Finance and Administration Committee Meting Minutes of May 22, 2024

• CC2024-167
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of May 22, 2024.

  CARRIED

13.1.6

Planning Committee Minutes of May 27, 2024

• CC2024-168
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of May 27, 2024.

  CARRIED

13.1.7

Special City Council Minutes of May 28, 2024

• CC2024-169
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Special City Council meeting minutes of May 28, 2024.

  CARRIED

14.

Managers' Reports

14.1

Greater Sudbury Event Centre Project

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-170
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury authorizes the award of a contract to KKR Advisors Ltd. on a single source basis, with an upset limit of $200,000, to support event centre project development including assistance with potential locations for the Event Centre within the South District that will maximize adjacent economic development opportunities, negotiate facility use agreements using its unique market knowledge, and market solicitations required to procure a venue operator, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as presented at the Council meeting on July 9, 2024.

  YEAS: (9)	Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Fortin, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant
  NAYS: (3)	Councillor Leduc, Councillor Parent, and Councillor Labbée
  Absent (1)	Councillor Lapierre

  CARRIED (9 to 3)

15.

By-laws

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-171
  Moved By Councillor Benoit
  Seconded By Councillor Brabant

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2024-113 to By-law 2024-123.

  CARRIED

15.1

By-laws 2024-113 to 2024-123

The following are the by-laws:

2024-113

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Special Meeting of June 25, 2024 and its Regular Meeting of July 9, 2024

2024-114

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2017-22 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury By-law to Regulate the Keeping of Animals, Responsible Pet Ownership and the Registration of Dogs and Cats

Operations Committee Resolution #2024-12

2024-115

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2024-28 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Establish Miscellaneous User Fees for Certain Services Provided by the City of Greater Sudbury

Operations Committee Resolution #2024-12

2024-116

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2021-111 being By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Regulate the Erection of Signs and Advertising Devices

City Council Resolution #2024-132

This by-law implements matters that, since the enactment of Sign By-law 2021-111, have been identified which require the need for “housekeeping” amendments which assist in the interpretation and application of the by-law, and other minor changes.

2024-117

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 Employees of the City

This by-law removes certain delegated authority to reflect changes in reporting lines for Libraries and Citizen Service Centres.

2024-118

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize an Agreement with Nickel District Conservation Authority for Provision of Non-Mandatory Programs and Services

Refer to Report under “Correspondence for Information Only”, City Council Agenda of March 19, 2024.

This by-law repeals an earlier by-law to encompass both Category 2 and Category 3 non-mandatory services.

2024-119

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize Tourism Event Support Grants for the Year 2023

Refer to Report under Correspondence for Information Only

2024-120

A By-Law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize Grants Under the Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024-63

This By-law authorizes certain grants under the Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan and authorizes the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure to sign the grant agreements with the recipient of the grants.

2024-121Z

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 #PL2023-64

This by-law rezones the subject lands to “C3(28)”, Limited General Commercial to permit candle manufacturing to a maximum gross floor area of 50 metres squared and a commercial kitchen, being a food processing plant, to a maximum gross floor area of 15 metres squared - Joyful Home Inc., 240 Regional Road 24, Lively.

2024-122Z

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 #PL2023-163

This by-law rezones the subject lands to facilitate the creation of one additional business industrial lot and realigns the zoning to coincide with the proposed lot line between the two properties and provides for a minimum lot frontage of 10 m for the lot proposed to be retained - 1929874 Ontario Inc., 440 Falconbridge Road, Sudbury.

2024-123

A 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 on Roads in the City of Greater Sudbury

This by-law adds six more Community Safety Zone locations.

16.

Members' Motions

No Motions were presented.

17.

Correspondence for Information Only

17.1

2023 Tourism Event Support Grant

For Information Only.

18.

Addendum

Rules of Procedure

Mayor Lefebvre moved that the addendums be dealt with.

CARRIED BY TWO-THIRDS

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-172
  Moved By Councillor Brabant
  Seconded By Councillor Fortin

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-Law 2024-124P to By-Law 2024-127.

  CARRIED

19.

Civic Petitions 

No Petitions were submitted.

20.

Question Period

Please visit: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas to view questions asked.

21.

Adjournment

Councillor Cormier moved to adjourn the meeting. Time: 3:44 p.m.

CARRIED