Minutes

For the City Council Meeting

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Tom Davies Square
Present (Mayor and Councillors)
  • Councillor Signoretti, 
  • Councillor Vagnini, 
  • Councillor Montpellier, 
  • Councillor Fortin, 
  • Councillor Parent, 
  • Councillor Lapierre, 
  • Councillor Labbée, 
  • Councillor Sizer, 
  • Councillor McIntosh, 
  • Councillor Cormier, 
  • Councillor Leduc, 
  • Councillor Landry-Altmann, 
  • and Mayor Lefebvre 
City Officials
  • Ed Archer, Chief Administrative Officer, 
  • Marie Litalien, Director of Communications & Community Engagements, 
  • Kris Longston, Director of Planning Services, 
  • Meredith Armstrong, Director of Economic Development, 
  • Steve Jacques, General Manager of Community Development, 
  • Joseph Nicholls, General Manager of Community Safety, 
  • Eric Labelle, City Solicitor and Clerk, 
  • Christine Hodgins, Legislative Compliance Coordinator, 
  • Regina Sgueglia, Clerk's Services Assistant, 
  • Srijana Rasaily, Clerk's Services Assistant, 
  • and Madison Pacey, Clerk's Services Assistant 

His Worship Mayor Paul Lefebvre, In the Chair


1.

  

The meeting commenced at 4:00 p.m.

2.

  

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

3.

  
  • The following resolution was presented: 

    CC2023-240
    Moved ByMayor Lefebvre
    Seconded ByCouncillor Signoretti

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land regarding the Event Centre 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)(c) and (i).

    CARRIED

    At 4:02 p.m., Council moved into Closed Session. 


4.

  

At 5:00 p.m., Council recessed.

5.

  

At 6:00 p.m., Council commenced the Open Session.

6.

  

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

7.

  

A roll call was conducted.

Deputy Mayor Sizer, Chair of the Closed Session, reported that Council met in Closed Session to deal with one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land regarding the Event Centre 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)(c) and (i).

10.1

  

Mayor Lefebvre, as Chair of the Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee meeting of September 28, 2023.

No resolutions emanated from this meeting. 

11.

  

Meredith Armstrong, Director of Economic Development and Jeff Portelance, GSDC Chair provided an electronic presentation regarding the 2022 Annual Report of the City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation, operating as the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation, or GSDC.

12.

  

12.1.1

  
  • The following resolution was presented: 

    Moved ByCouncillor Lapierre
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    That the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by 11415573 Canada Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from “FD”, Future Development to “R3-1 Special”, Medium Density Residential Specials on lands described as Part of PIN 73475-0701, Parts 3 & 4, Plan 53R-14815 in Lot 5, Concession 5, Township of Broder, as outlined in the report entitled “Algonquin Road, Sudbury – Stage 2”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on September 25, 2023, subject to the following conditions:

    1. That the amending by-law includes the following site-specific provisions;

    (a) The only permitted uses shall be a retirement home, related accessory uses, and uses permitted in all zones under Section 4.40;

    (b) The maximum building height shall be four (4) storeys and 15 metres, as measured from all building elevations;

    (c) Planting strips shall be provided as follows:

    (i) A minimum 17 metre-wide natural vegetative buffer shall be provided along the easterly lot line; and,

    (ii) The planting strip along the southerly year yard may be reduced to a width of 1.3 metres in conjunction with an opaque fence;

    (d) A Holding symbol which shall not be removed by the City of Greater Sudbury until the following condition has been addressed:

    (i) A stormwater management report has been submitted to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure and Conservation Sudbury (NDCA).

    Until such time as the H symbol has been removed, the only permitted uses shall be those legally existing on the date that the amending by-law comes into effect.

    CARRIED
  • The following amendment was presented: 

    CC2023-241-A1
    Moved ByCouncillor McIntosh
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    That paragraph 1(b) of the resolution be amended to replace “six (6) storeys and 21 metres” with “four (4) storeys and 15 metres”.

    YEAS: (5)Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
    NAYS: (8)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, and Mayor Lefebvre
    DEFEATED (5 to 8)
  • The following resolution was presented: 

    CC2023-241
    Moved ByCouncillor Lapierre
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    That the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by 11415573 Canada Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from “FD”, Future Development to “R3-1 Special”, Medium Density Residential Specials on lands described as Part of PIN 73475-0701, Parts 3 & 4, Plan 53R-14815 in Lot 5, Concession 5, Township of Broder, as outlined in the report entitled “Algonquin Road, Sudbury – Stage 2”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on September 25, 2023, subject to the following conditions:

    1. That the amending by-law includes the following site-specific provisions;

    (a) The only permitted uses shall be a retirement home, related accessory uses, and uses permitted in all zones under Section 4.40;

    (b) The maximum building height shall be six (6) storeys and 21 metres, as measured from all building elevations;

    (c) Planting strips shall be provided as follows:

    (i) A minimum 17 metre-wide natural vegetative buffer shall be retained along the easterly lot line; and,

    (ii) The planting strip along the southerly year yard may be reduced to a width of 1.3 metres in conjunction with an opaque fence;

    (d) A Holding symbol which shall not be removed by the City of Greater Sudbury until the following condition has been addressed:

    (i) A stormwater management report has been submitted to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure and Conservation Sudbury (NDCA).

    Until such time as the H symbol has been removed, the only permitted uses shall be those legally existing on the date that the amending by-law comes into effect. 

    YEAS: (8)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, and Mayor Lefebvre
    NAYS: (4)Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
    CARRIED (8 to 4)

13.

  
  • The following resolution was presented: 

    CC2023-242
    Moved ByCouncillor Signoretti
    Seconded ByCouncillor Vagnini

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2023-153 to By-law 2023-157Z.

    CARRIED

    The following are the by-laws: 


13.1

  

2023-153

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Meeting of October 10, 2023

2023-154

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Payment of Grants from the Healthy Community Initiative Fund, Various Wards

Community and Emergency Services Committee Resolution #CES2023-13

This by-law authorizes grants funded through the Healthy Community Initiative Fund for various Wards.

2023-155

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2018-121 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury Respecting the Appointment of Officials of the City

This by-law updates certain appointments to reflect staff changes.

2023-156Z

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 #PL2022-147

This by-law rezones the subject property to "R3”, Medium Density Residential in order to permit medium density residential uses on the vacant surplus portion of a residential lot - 749459 Ontario Limited, Highway 69 North, Hanmer.

2023-157Z

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 #PL2023-120

This by-law rezones the subject property to “R2-2(51)”, Low Density Residential Two Special in order to permit a fourth dwelling unit in a legal existing triplex - Craig Williamson, 1993-1995 Kenwood Street, Sudbury.

14.

  

The following resolution was presented: 

  • CC2023-243
    Moved ByCouncillor Parent
    Seconded ByCouncillor Signoretti

    WHEREAS the draft 2024-2025 operating budget presented on September 19th, 2023which is currently under development, requires an average property tax levy increase of 6.3% (net of a 1% assessment growth), which does not meet the 4.7% direction;

    AND WHEREAS in the September 19th 2024-2025 Budget Update Report, the “Next Steps” paragraph states “Adjustments will be required to achieve the recommended taxation level such as continuing examination of the following areas:

    On-going review of contractual obligations
    Ensure alignment of user fees with approved subsidy levels
    Continue conversations with Service Partners
    Review and propose changes to service levels in alignment with "Core Service Review Update”

    AND WHEREAS the September 19th 2024-2025 Budget Update Report does not include opportunities to reduce operating expenses through efficiencies that would produce a net cost reduction to the 2024-2025 operating budget by approximately $10.5 million which would not impact service levels or introduce new user fees;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs the CAO  to include options for operational efficiencies to address the net cost reduction of approximately $10.5 million that would not impact service levels or introduce new user fees in the draft budget to be presented November 15, 2023.

    YEAS: (10)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, and Mayor Lefebvre
    NAYS: (3)Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, and Councillor Leduc
    CARRIED (10 to 3)

16.

  

Rules of Procedure 

Council agreed to deal with two addendums. 

CARRIED BY TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY 

  • The following resolution was presented: 

    CC2023-244
    Moved ByCouncillor Signoretti
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lapierre

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury appoints Kristine Morrissey for a three (3) year term or until a successor is appointed as Director of the Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. board as outlined in the report entitled “Appointment of Citizen to GSU Board”, from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the City Council meeting on October 10, 2023.

    CARRIED

17.

  

No Petitions were submitted.

18.

  

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

19.

  

Mayor Lefebvre moved to adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:49 p.m.

CARRIED