City Council
Agenda

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Tom Davies Square

Mayor Brian Bigger, Chair

 

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

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

 

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Roll Call

3.

Closed Session

Resolution to move to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Solicitor-Client Privilege / Position, Plan or Instructions to be Applied to Negotiations item regarding a roadway rehabilitation project, one (1) Position, Plan or Instructions to be Applied to Negotiations item regarding an agreement for the Kingsway Entertainment District, one (1) Solicitor-Client Privilege / Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive position/negotiations) item regarding a procurement for the Kingsway Entertainment District, one (1) Security of Municipal Property item regarding the City's information technology systems and data and one (1) Personal Matters (Identifiable Individual(s)) / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding legal expenses incurred by a Member of Council in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(a), (f), (i) and (k).

4.

Recess

5.

Open Session

6.

Moment of Silent Reflection

7.

Roll Call

8.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

9.

Community Delegations

9.1

Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association

The Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association was invited by Councillor Landry-Altmann. This presentation by Bela Ravi, President, will provide an update on their achievements. 

10.

Matters Arising from the Closed Session

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.

11.

*Matters Arising from Finance and Administration Committee

11.1

June 21, 2022

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions FA2022-30 to FA2022-37, all of which are found at https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Jakubo, Chair, Finance and Administration Committee.

12.

Matters Arising from Planning Committee

12.1

June 13, 2022

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions PL2022-75 to PL2022-80 and PL2022-82 to PL2022-83, all of which are found at https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Kirwan, Chair, Planning Committee.

13.

Consent Agenda

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.

13.1

Adoption of Minutes

13.1.1

Planning Committee Minutes of May 9, 2022

13.1.2

Special City Council Minutes of May 10, 2022

13.1.3

City Council Minutes of May 10, 2022

13.1.4

Special City Council Minutes of May 17, 2022

13.1.5

Finance and Administration Committee Minutes of May 17, 2022

13.1.6

Audit Committee Minutes of May 24, 2022

13.1.7

Operations Committee Minutes of May 16, 2022

13.1.8

Community Services Committee Minutes of May 16, 2022

14.

Presentations

14.1

2022 IT Strategic Plan Update

This report and presentation provides an annual update regarding the Corporate Information Technology Strategic Plan.

15.

Managers' Reports

15.1

Junction East Project Update

A report to follow will provide Council with updated information related to the Conceptual Design, Business Plan, Operational Model and Financial Plan for the Library/Art Gallery Project, now known as Junction East.  Council approval and direction will be sought for several aspects of the project and the path to project completion will be outlined.

15.2

Appointment to the Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management – June 2022

This report provides a recommendation regarding an appointment to the Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management for the remainder of the term 2019-2022.

15.3

Code of Conduct Complaint Report – June 2022

The City's Integrity Commissioner has provided the attached report containing his conclusions regarding complaints received by him alleging a breach of the Code of Conduct by Councillor Vagnini.

15.4

Social Media Policy for Members of Council and Local Boards

This report provides a recommendation for the adoption of a Social Media Policy for Members of Council and Local Boards.

16.

By-laws

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:

16.1

By-Laws 2022-110 to 2022-115

 

2022-110

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Meeting of June 28^th, 2022

2022-111

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

Finance & Administration Committee Resolution #FA2022-24

This by-law authorizes a grant funded through the Healthy Community Initiative Fund for Various Wards

2022-112

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 updates a number of position titles and a section name.

2022-113

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.

2022-114

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Close Part of Alder Street, Sudbury legally described as Part of PIN 73585-1085 (LT), being Part 1, Plan 53R-21656, Township of McKim

City Council Resolution # CC2021-85

This by-law closes up part of Alder Street, Sudbury to make the lands available for sale.

2022-115

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Sale of part of Alder Street, Sudbury legally described as Part of PIN 73585-1085 (LT), being Part 1, Plan 53R-21656, Township of McKim to Oldenburg Inc.

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2022-67

 

17.

Members' Motions

17.1

Request for Quarterly Updates on Status of Efforts to Support Newcomers and Displaced People

As presented by Councillors McIntosh and Landry-Altmann:

WHEREAS Greater Sudbury is building and fostering a welcoming city that offers outstanding opportunity, wellness and value; 

AND WHEREAS conflict and climate emergencies have displaced communities globally and Canada is positioned as a safe and desirable destination for many families; 

AND WHEREAS Greater Sudbury is a community that has welcomed newcomers since its earliest days; 

AND WHEREAS more recently conflict in Ukraine and in other regions has spurred calls for support from the City, community organizations and service agencies to assist incoming displaced individuals and families to rebuild homes, find jobs and support their children here in our community;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to provide quarterly updates to Council on the status of efforts to support newcomers and displaced peoples in our community as part of regular reporting.

 

17.2

Request for Business Case for Grant to Sudbury Multicultural & Folk Arts Association

As presented by Councillors Landry-Altmann and McIntosh:

WHEREAS Greater Sudbury is one of the most diverse, multilingual, and multicultural communities in Canada;

AND WHEREAS immigration is a stated priority of the City and a crucial component of the community's workforce development, talent attraction and investment attraction goals;

AND WHEREAS newcomers must be supported in their integration process into the community and the successful retention of these new residents depends on a strong network of settlement organizations and service providers;

AND WHEREAS the Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association (SMFAA) provides support and services for the settlement of newcomers with programming including adapting to life in Northern Ontario, language training, translation services, cross-cultural education and vocational counselling and is a member of the Local Immigration Partnership and a part of Greater Sudbury's extensive network of organizations, agencies and institutions providing settlement services;

AND WHEREAS SMFAA has sought and received one-time grants from the City of Greater Sudbury in past years and requires permanent, sustainable operational funding to continue its work over the long term;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff, subject to a business plan presented by SMFAA that illustrates its approach for organizational and financial sustainability, to present a business case for Council's consideration during its 2023 budget deliberations to provide an annual operating grant to the Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association that includes requirements for service planning and results reporting.

17.3

Request for Business Case for Onaping Falls Community Centre Facility Upgrades and Repairs

As presented by Councillor Montpellier:

WHEREAS the Onaping Falls Community Centre offers a number of leisure and recreation programs, some free of charge;

AND WHEREAS local residents rely on this facility for safe, inclusive, accessible and affordable play opportunities to support the well-being of families and individuals of all ages;

AND WHEREAS the Onaping Falls Community Centre is in need of some crucial repairs and maintenance including the building's roof and windows to name a few, in order to extend its life expectancy;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a business case for Council's consideration during the 2023 budget deliberations to fund the facility upgrades and repairs identified for the Onaping Falls Community Centre in the Building Condition Assessments.

18.

Correspondence for Information Only

18.1

Indigenous Relations Update

This report to follow will provide an update on the City's initiatives related to Indigenous Relations and provides a response to Council's request for appropriate language that could be used for a land acknowledgement in the municipal context in Greater Sudbury.

19.

Addendum

20.

Civic Petitions 

21.

Question Period

22.

Adjournment