City Council
Agenda

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Tom Davies Square

Mayor Brian Bigger, Chair

*Revised

4:00 p.m.  Closed Session, Committee Room C-12 / Electronic Participation

6:00 p.m.  Open Session, Council Chamber / Electronic Participation

 

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Resolution to move to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land / Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive position/negotiations) item regarding property on Durham Street, Sudbury, one (1) Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations item regarding negotiations with CLAC Sudbury and one (1) Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding the Kingsway Entertainment District in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c), (d), (e), (f) and (i).

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At this point in the meeting, the Chair of the Closed Session, will rise and report. Council will then consider any resolution(s) emanating from the Closed Session.

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Council will consider, by way of one resolution, Audit COmmittee resolutions which will be posted online following the meeting.  Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor McIntosh, Chair, Audit Committee.

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Council will consider, by way of one resolution, Community Services Committee resolutions, which will be posted online following the meeting. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor McCausland, Chair, Community Services Committee.

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Council will consider, by way of one resolution, Emergency Services Committee resolutions, which will be posted online following the meeting. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Lapierre, Chair, Emergency Services Committee.

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Council will consider, by way of one resolution, Finance and Administration Committee resolutions, which will be posted online following the meeting. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Jakubo, Chair, Finance and Administration Committee.

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Council will consider, by way of one resolution, Hearing Committee resolutions, which will be posted online following the meeting. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Signoretti, Chair, Hearing Committee.

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Council will consider, by way of one resolution, Operations Committee resolutions, which will be posted online following the meeting. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor McIntosh, Chair, Operations Committee.

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Council will consider, by way of one resolution, Planning Committee resolutions, which will be posted online following the meeting. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Kirwan, Chair, Planning Committee.

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For the purpose of convenience and for expediting meetings, matters of business of repetitive or routine nature are included in the Consent Agenda, and all such matters of business contained in the Consent Agenda are voted on collectively.


A particular matter of business may be singled out from the Consent Agenda for debate or for a separate vote upon the request of any Councillor. In the case of a separate vote, the excluded matter of business is severed from the Consent Agenda, and only the remaining matters of business contained in the Consent Agenda are voted on collectively.


Each and every matter of business contained in the Consent Agenda is recorded separately in the minutes of the meeting.

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This report provides recommendations and responds to the direction emanating from Council’s 2021 Budget deliberations, where staff were directed to provide options for the future of the Museums Section. The report summarizes the current state and recommends a direction.

This report provides information regarding the activities of the Integrity Commissioner since the commencement of his services for the City of Greater Sudbury in 2018.

This report provides a recommendation regarding Council’s request for enhanced signage to be placed at Greater Sudbury’s geographic boundaries.

This report provides information regarding the upcoming 2022 Municipal and School Board Election.

This report provides an update on service changes and community response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A report to follow will provide an update on service changes and community response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Draft by-laws are available for viewing a week prior to the meeting on the agenda. Approved by-laws are available on the City's website: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/city-hall/by-laws/ after passage.


The following by-laws will be read and passed:

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2021-184


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Meeting of December 14th, 2021


2021-185


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Adopt a Tower Rental Fee Reduction Policy


Finance and Administration Committee #FA2021-74


This by-law adopts the Tower Rental Fee Reduction Policy to reduce the barriers facing telecommunications service providers in offering services to outlying, sparsely populated areas and delegates the authority implement same.


2021-186


By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-1 being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Roads in the City of Greater Sudbury


Operations Committee Resolutions #OP2021-17 and #OP2021-18


This by-law amends By-law 2010-1 to reflect current parking and traffic regulations.


2021-187


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Grant to New Metric Media


Finance and Administration Committee Resolution #FA2021-77


This by-law authorizes a grant for the benefit of Letterkenny/Get’Er Done Productions 6 Inc. and Shorsey Productions  in the form of a reduction of charges for use of the Sudbury Community Arena in November and December of 2021.


2021-188


Sudbury to Authorize the Sale of Vacant Land West of White Street, in the Valley East Industrial Park Described as Part of PIN 73501-1892(LT), being Part 1 on 53R-21581


Planning Committee Resolution #PL2021-118


This by-law authorizes the sale of vacant land west of White Street in the Valley East Industrial Park and delegates authority to effect the sale.


2021-189


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Sale of 62 Second Avenue in Coniston Described as Part of PIN 73560-0435(LT), being Part 2 on Plan 53R-21567 to 1011142 Ontario Limited


Planning Committee Meeting Resolution #PL2021-167


This by-law authorizes the sale of 62 Second Avenue, Coniston and delegates authority to effect the sale.


2021-190P


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 104 to the Official Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury


Planning Committee Resolution #PL2020-16


This by-law authorizes a site-specific amendment to re-designate the lands from Living Area 1 to Mixed Use Commercial – Society of Saint Vincent De Paul – 2496 Hwy 69 North.


2021-191Z


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 #PL2020-17


This by-law rezones the subject lands to "C2(122)”, General Commercial Special in order to permit a limited scope of C2 uses, a reduced minimum lot frontage  - Society of Saint Vincent De Paul – St. Kevin’s Conference - 2496 Highway 69 North.


2021-192Z


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 #PL2019-134


This by-law rezones the subject lands in order to permit a business office in addition to those other uses permitted on the lands and also to remove a cap on the maximum floor space for non-institutional offices that is permitted within the existing building situated on the lands - 2622513 Ontario Inc. - 2750 Bancroft Drive, Sudbury.


2021-193Z


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 #PL2021-165


This by-law rezones the subject lands in order to permit a multiple dwelling having a maximum of fourteen residential dwelling units  Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation  -1310 Sparks Street, Sudbury.


2021-194


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Declare Certain Parcels of Land to be Part of the City Road System


This by-law is presented to Council from time to time. It provides for all the small “bits and pieces” of roadway that have been purchased or otherwise acquired by the City for road purposes to be formally declared as roads.


2021-195


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Neighbourhood Association Grants for the Year 2021

This By-law authorizes the making of grants to Neighbourhood Associations for the 2021 calendar year.

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As presented by Councillors Lapierre and Signoretti:


WHEREAS the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and local Boards was passed by by-law 2019-16 in February of 2019;


AND WHEREAS Article 17 of the Code of Conduct stipulates as follows:


Social Media

17. Every Member shall:
(a) adhere to any and all City policies and guidelines, regarding social media use; and

(b) always identify themselves without any attempt to cover, disguise or mislead as to their identity or status as an elected representative of the City when using social media.


AND WHEREAS no policy exists which is specific to social media use by Members of Council and local Boards;


AND WHEREAS social media is a prevalent form of communication for many elected officials;


AND WHEREAS Council for the City of Greater Sudbury wishes to have a policy with respect to the use of social media which would provide clear guidelines to support openness, transparency and proper conduct for Members of Council and Local Board Members;


THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff present a report to City Council during the first quarter of 2022 with recommendations for a Social Media Policy for Members of Council and Local Boards.

As presented by Councillor Montpellier:

WHEREAS Ian Wood, Eric Labelle, Ed Archer, Robert Swayze and Dario Zulich have all publicly, factually confirmed that no legally binding hotel or casino building commitments actually exist for the KED beyond site preparation; AND WHEREAS one Councillor using authoritative overtones continues to claim on social media that such commitment does exist and that a hotel and casino will be opening in less than two years;

AND WHEREAS this is causing considerable confusion and distress within the community;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby directs staff to issue through public media notification that the only current build commitment for the KED is limited to the site preparation. 

As presented by Councillor Vagnini:


WHEREAS the Walden Cross Country Ski Club has over 1000 members, which means increased traffic in that area;


AND WHEREAS the intersection of Denis Avenue and St. Louis Street in Naughton does not have the benefit of a stop sign, increasing potential conflict between vehicular traffic and increasing the risk of accidents;


THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to conduct a traffic study at the intersection of Denis Avenue and St. Louis Street in Naughton, and report the findings of that study to the Operations Committee as soon as is possible, with recommendations for traffic safety enhancements in that area.

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This report provides information on initial findings from the Lively Recreation Advisory Panel, and results of the first round of community engagement for recreational amenities in the Lively area as a result of the disposition of Meatbird Lake Park.

As part of the 2021 budget process, Council approved an annual allocation for Neighbourhood Association grants. This report outlines the 2021 applications received for Neighbourhood Association grants. Grants will be released subject to Council’s approval of the applicable by-law.

This report provides information regarding the 2022 interim tax levy and instalment due dates.

This report provides information regarding the 2022 supplementary and omitted assessments and their instalment due dates.

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