City Council
Agenda

Tuesday, November 09, 2021

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

Committee Room C-12

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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1.

Call to Order

2.

Roll Call

3.

Closed Session

Resolution to move to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land / Solicitor-Client Privilege Matter regarding property at 200 Larch Street, Sudbury and one (1) Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations Matter regarding negotiations with CUPE in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, s. 239(2)(c), (d) and (f).

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

The Centre for Research in Social Justice and Policy

The Centre for Research in Social Justice and Policy was invited by Councillor Vagnini. This presentation by Carol Kauppi, Director, Centre for Research in Social Justice and Policy, Director, Poverty, Homelessness and Migration Project, Professor, School of Social Work, Laurentian University, provides information regarding research on homelessness.

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 Community Services Committee

11.1

October 18, 2021

No resolutions emanated from this meeting. Any questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Councillor McCausland, Chair, Community Services Committee.

12.

Matters Arising from Emergency Services Committee

12.1

October 20, 2021

No resolutions emanated from this meeting. Any questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Councillor Lapierre, Chair, Emergency Services Committee.

13.

Matters Arising from Finance and Administration Committee

13.1

October 19, 2021

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions FA2021-71 and FA2021-72, 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.

14.

Matters Arising from Hearing Committee

14.1

October 20, 2021

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions HC2021-07 to HC2021-08, all of which are found at https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Signoretti, Chair, Hearing Committee.

15.

Matters Arising from Planning Committee

15.1

October 25, 2021

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions PL2021-154 to PL2021-157, 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.

16.

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.

16.1

Adoption of Minutes

16.1.1

Planning Committee Minutes of September 27, 2021

17.

Managers' Reports

17.1

Alteration of a Designated Property – 162 Mackenzie Street, Sudbury

This report provides a recommendation regarding the alteration of 162 Mackenzie Street in Sudbury, a designated property under the Ontario Heritage Act.

17.2

Vaccination Requirements for Visitors at Municipal Facilities

Provincial legislation requires visitors to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus to access indoor leisure and recreation amenities such as fitness centers, arenas and large event venues. A number of other publicly accessible, City owned facilities are not included in the Province’s directives about Covid-19 vaccination. This could lead to confusion or perceptions of inconsistent treatment of visitors between municipal facilities. This report recommends that city owned meeting and community gathering facilities have a mandatory vaccination requirement for visitors.

17.3

COVID-19 Response Update – September 14, 2021

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

17.4

COVID-19 Response – September 28, 2021

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

17.5

COVID-19 Response – October 12, 2021

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

17.6

COVID-19 Response – October 26, 2021

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

17.7

COVID-19 Response Update – November 9, 2021

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

18.

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:

18.1

By-laws 2021-174 to 2021-177Z

2021-174

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Meeting of November 9^th, 2021

2021-175

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Realty Taxes

Hearing Committee Resolution #HC2021-07

This by-law provides for tax adjustments under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for properties eligible for cancellation, reduction or refund of realty taxes.

2021-176

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.

2021-177Z

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 #PL2021-30

This by-law rezones the subject properties to a revised “C4(16)”, Office Commercial Special in order to expand the range of permitted uses and implement alternative parking standards - Red Oak Villa 2014 Inc. & Red Oak Villa 2015 Inc. – 30 Ste. Anne Road, 162 MacKenzie Street & 38 Xavier Street, Sudbury.

19.

Members' Motions

19.1

* Repurposing of Sudbury Community Arena

As presented by Councillors Kirwan and Leduc:

WHEREAS City Council committed to construct a new Event Centre at the Kingsway Entertainment District that replaces the current, almost 70-yearold facility;

AND WHEREAS City Council has repeatedly committed to take steps that help Greater Sudbury’s downtown thrive, including a commitment to construct The Junction, which includes, among other features, a new Central Library and new Art Gallery;

AND WHEREAS the existing Arena property now presents an opportunity for the community to reimagine how that public space can be used to help renew and develop downtown Sudbury’s vibrancy;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a plan for Council’s approval in the fourth quarter that recommends how best to ensure the existing Community Arena and/or the property on which it resides, fully contributes to downtown renewal efforts, and sustains community vibrancy that includes, among other more technical steps, a plan for extensive public consultation.

19.2

* Request for Report for a Social Media Policy for Members of Council and Local Boards

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.

20.

Addendum

21.

Civic Petitions 

22.

Question Period

23.

Adjournment