City Council Meeting - January 21, 2025

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:
CC2025-01
Moved ByCouncillor Signoretti
Seconded ByCouncillor Fortin
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one (Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations Matters item regarding negotiations with CLAC in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(d).
Rules of Procedure

Mayor Lefebvre presented the following amendment:
CC2025-01-A1
Moved ByCouncillor Labbée
Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit
THAT the resolution be amended by including the following:

AND one personal matters (Identifiable Individual) item regarding a position in the Corporate Services department in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)b).
CARRIED
Rules of Procedure

Mayor Lefebvre moved to waive reading of the resolution as amended.

CARRIED

The resolution as amended was presented:
CC2025-01
Moved ByCouncillor Signoretti
Seconded ByCouncillor Fortin
As amended:

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one (Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations Matters item regarding negotiations with CLAC in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(d).

And one personal matters (Identifiable Individual) item regarding a position in the Corporate Services department in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)b).
CARRIED
At 4:33 p.m., Council moved into Closed Session.

5.
Open Session

At 6:16 p.m., Council commenced the Open Session.

6.
Moment of Silent Reflection

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

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 (Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations Matters item regarding negotiations with CLAC in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(d) and one personal matters (Identifiable Individual) item regarding a position in the Corporate Services department in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)b).

The first matter in question was deferred to a future meeting and no further direction or recommendation emanated from this meeting.

At 6:19 p.m., Committee recessed.

At 6:25 p.m., Committee reconvened.

10.
Matters Arising from CAO Recruitment Committee

10.1
December 11, 2024

Mayor Lefebvre, as Chair of the CAO Recruitment Committee, reported on the matters arising from the CAO Recruitment Committee meeting of December 11, 2024.

The resolution for the December 11, 2024 CAO Recruitment Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

The following resolution was presented:
CC2025-02
Moved ByMayor Lefebvre
Seconded ByCouncillor McIntosh
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the CAO Recruitment Committee resolutions CAO2024-03 from the meeting of December 11, 2024.
CARRIED

10.2
January 8, 2025

Mayor Lefebvre, as Chair of the CAO Recruitment Committee, reported on the matters arising from the CAO Recruitment Committee meeting of January 8, 2025.

The resolution for the January 8, 2025 CAO Recruitment Committee meeting can be found at:https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

The following resolution was presented:
CC2025-03
Moved ByMayor Lefebvre
Seconded ByCouncillor Signoretti
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the CAO Recruitment Committee resolutions CAO2025-01 from the meeting of January 8, 2025.
CARRIED

11.
Matters Arising from Operations Committee

11.1
December 16, 2024

Councillor Signoretti, as Chair of the Operations Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Operations Committee meeting of December 16, 2024.

The resolutions for the December 16, 2024 Operations Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

The following resolution was presented:
CC2025-04
Moved ByCouncillor Signoretti
Seconded ByCouncillor Parent
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolutions OP2024-26 to OP2024-30 from the meeting of December 16, 2024.
CARRIED

12.
Matters Arising from Community and Emergency Services Committee

12.1
December 16, 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 December 16, 2024

The resolutions for the December 16, 2024 Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

The following resolution was presented:
CC2025-05
Moved ByCouncillor Parent
Seconded ByCouncillor Fortin
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Community and Emergency Services Committee resolutions CES2024-39 to CES2024-41 from the meeting of December 16, 2024.
CARRIED

13.
Matters Arising from Planning Committee

13.1
January 20, 2025

Councillor Cormier, as Chair of the Planning Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Planning Committee meeting of January 20, 2025.

The resolutions for the January 20, 2025 Planning Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

The following resolution was presented:
CC2025-06
Moved ByCouncillor Cormier
Seconded ByCouncillor Fortin
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2025-01 to PL2025-13 from the meeting of January 20, 2025.
CARRIED

14.
Consent Agenda

The following resolution was presented:
CC2025-07
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 14.1.1 to 14.1.19 and 14.2.1 to 14.2.2.
CARRIED
The following are the Consent Agenda items:

14.1
Adoption of Minutes

14.1.1
Community and Emergency Services Committee Minutes of October 15, 2024

CC2025-08
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting minutes of October 15, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.2
City Council Minutes of October 22, 2024

CC2025-09
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of October 22, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.3
CAO Recruitment Committee Minutes of November 7, 2024

CC2025-10
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts CAO Recruitment Committee meeting minutes of November 7, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.4
City Council Minutes of November 12, 2024

CC2025-11
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of November 12, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.5
Planning Committee Minutes of November 13, 2024

CC2025-12
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of November 13, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.6
Finance and Administration Committee Meeting of November 14, 2024

CC2025-13
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of November 14, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.7
Operations Committee Minutes of November 18, 2024

CC2025-14
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of November 18, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.8
Community and Emergency Services Committee Minutes of November 18, 2024

CC2025-15
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting minutes of November 18, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.9
Finance and Administration Committee Meeting of November 19, 2024

CC2025-16
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of November 19, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.10
Hearing Committee Minutes of November 20, 2024

CC2025-17
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Hearing Committee meeting minutes of November 20, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.11
Planning Committee Minutes of November 25, 2024

CC2025-18
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of November 25, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.12
City Council Minutes of November 26, 2024

CC2025-19
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of November 26, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.13
Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2024

CC2025-20
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee meeting minutes of November 27, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.14
Finance and Administration Committee Meeting of December 2, 2024

CC2025-21
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of December 2, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.15
Finance and Administration Committee Meeting of December 3, 2024

CC2025-22
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of December 3, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.16
City Council Minutes of December 03, 2024

CC2025-23
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of December 03, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.17
Planning Committee Minutes of December 9, 2024

CC2025-24
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of December 9, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.18
City Council Minutes of December 10, 2024

CC2025-25
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of December 10, 2024.
CARRIED

14.1.19
CAO Recruitment Committee Minutes of December 11, 2024

CC2025-26
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts CAO Recruitment Committee meeting minutes of December 11, 2024.
CARRIED

14.2
Routine Management Reports

14.2.1
Appointment to the Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board

CC2025-27
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the recommendation from the Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board appointing Tiffany Sutton for the remainder of the term 2023-2026 as outlined in the report entitled “Appointment to the Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board” from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the City Council meeting on January 21, 2025.
CARRIED

14.2.2
Nomination for the Greater Sudbury Source Protection Committee

CC2025-28
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury nominates Kayla Schmidt, Drainage Engineer, for a five-year appointment to the Greater Sudbury Source Protection Committee as outlined in the report entitled “Nomination for the Greater Sudbury Source Protection Committee”, from the General Manager of Growth & Infrastructure, presented at the City Council meeting on January 21, 2025.

AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury nominates Jessica McNamara, Supervisor of Water Treatment, for a five-year appointment as municipal representative to fill the next available vacancy on the Greater Sudbury Source Protection Committee.
CARRIED

15.
Presentations

15.1
iCARE Project Update – January 21, 2025

Miranda Edwards, Project Manager, provided an electronic presentation regarding the development of an enhanced Occupational Health and Safety Management System branded as the iCARE Project to address concerns related to Health and Safety and provides information on initiatives that have been completed.

16.
Managers' Reports

16.1
Appointment to the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts – January 2025

Nominations were held to appoint members to the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts.

The following member accepted their nomination: Councillor Labbée

The following member declined their nomination: Councillors Cormier

There being no further nominations, nominations were closed and the following resolution was presented:
CC2025-29
Moved ByCouncillor Signoretti
Seconded ByCouncillor Fortin
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury appoints Councillor Labbée to the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts for the term ending November 14, 2026, as outlined in the report entitled, “Appointment to the Board of Public Health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts – January 2025” from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the City Council meeting on January 21, 2025.
CARRIED

16.2
Appointment to the Conservation Sudbury Board – January 2025

Rules of Procedure

Mayor Lefebvre moved to defer item 16.2 to a future City Council meeting to allow time to review the composition of the Board with Conservation Authority staff.

CARRIED

16.3
Appointment to the Greater Sudbury Public Library Board – January 2025

Nominations were held to appoint members to the Greater Sudbury Public Library Board.

The following members accepted their nomination: Councillor McIntosh

The following members declined their nomination: Councillor Fortin and Councillor Parent

There being no further nominations, nominations were closed and the following resolution was presented:
CC2025-30
Moved ByCouncillor Signoretti
Seconded ByCouncillor Cormier
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury appoints Councillor McIntosh to the Greater Sudbury Public Library Board for the term ending November 14, 2026, as outlined in the report entitled, “Appointment to the Greater Sudbury Public Library Board – January 2025” from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the City Council meeting on January 21, 2025.
CARRIED

17.
By-laws

The following resolution was presented:
CC2025-31
Moved ByCouncillor Benoit
Seconded ByCouncillor Brabant
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2025-01 to By-law 2025-13Z.
CARRIED

17.1
By-laws 2025-01 to 2025-13Z

The following are the By-Laws:

2025-01

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Meetings of January 21, 2025.

2025-02

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Establish Miscellaneous User Fees for Certain Services Provided by the City of Greater Sudbury

This by-law implements the annual increases in user fees and changes as a result of business cases presented at Budget 2025.

2025-03

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Development Cost Sharing Agreement with Conseil-Scolaire Catholique du Nouvel-Ontario for a Multi-Use Path along MR80 from J’eanne D’Arc Street to Shirley Avenue

Finance and Administration Committee Resolution #FA2024-32.

2025-04

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2019-50 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Establish Procedures for the City of Greater Sudbury

City Council Resolution #CC2024-285

This by-law amends the Procedure By-law to have matters arising from Committees included in the adoption of the Consent Agenda.

2025-05

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Close Part of Unopened Alexander Street, Garson, Described as Part of PIN 73492-0409(LT), being Part 1, Plan 53R-22128, City of Greater Sudbury

This by-law closes part of an unopened road to make the land available for sale and replaces By-law 2024-174 to reflect a more accurate legal description.

2025-06

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Sale of Part of Closed Alexander Street, Garson, Described as Part of PIN 73492-0409(LT), being Part 1, Plan 53R-22128, City of Greater Sudbury to Janessa St. Louis and Marc Fortin

This by-law authorizes the sale of Part of Closed Alexander Street, Garson and replaces By-law 2024-175 to reflect a more accurate legal description.

*2025-07P

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Adopt Official Plan Amendment No.141 to the Official Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024-162

This by-law authorizes a site-specific exception under Section 5.2.2 and Section 19.4 of the City’s Official Plan in order to facilitate the creation of six (6) new residential lots by way of consent within the Rural land use designation - Pauline & Raymond Quesnel, 0 Dominion Drive, Hanmer.

2025-08P

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Adopt Official Plan Amendment No.129 to the Official Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024-174

This by-law authorizes a site-specific exemption to the intensification policies in Section 2.3.3 Intensification, the commercial policies in Section 3.2 Living Area Designations, and the density policies in 3.2.1 Living Area 1 – Communities - 2226553 Ontario Inc., 700 Paris Street, Sudbury.

2025-09Z