Minutes

For the City Council Meeting

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Tom Davies Square
Present (Mayor and Councillors)
  • Councillor Signoretti,
  • Councillor Vagnini,
  • Councillor Montpellier,
  • Councillor McCausland,
  • Councillor Kirwan,
  • Councillor Lapierre,
  • Councillor Jakubo,
  • Councillor Sizer,
  • Councillor McIntosh,
  • Councillor Cormier,
  • and Councillor Leduc
Absent
  • Councillor Landry-Altmann
  • and Mayor Bigger
City Officials
  • Ed Archer, Chief Administrative Officer,
  • Kevin Fowke, General Manager of Corporate Services,
  • Tony Cecutti, General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure,
  • Marie Litalien, Director of Communications & Community Engagements,
  • Ian Wood, Executive Director of Strategic Initatives and Citizen Services,
  • Joanne Kelly, Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development,
  • Kelly Gravelle, Deputy City Solicitor,
  • Ron Foster, Auditor General,
  • Jeff Pafford, Director of Leisure Services,
  • Kris Longston, Director of Planning Services,
  • Tyler Campbell, Director of Children and Social Services,
  • Eric Labelle, City Solicitor and Clerk,
  • Vickie Hartley, Clerk's Services Assistant,
  • and Lisa Locken, Clerk's Services Assistant

His Worship Mayor Brian Bigger, In the Chair

1.
Call to Order
  

The meeting commenced at 4:00 p.m.

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:

  • CC2021-299
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lapierre

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves 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).

    CARRIED

    At 4:05 p.m., Council moved into Closed Session.


4.
Recess
  

At 5:17 p.m., Council recessed.

5.
Open Session
  

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

6.
Moment of Silent Reflection
  

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

7.
Roll Call
  

A roll call was conducted.

8.
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
  

None declared.

  • Rules of Procedure

    Councillor Jakubo moved to alter the order of the agenda to deal with Managers' Reports before Community Delegations.

    Rules of Procedure

    A Recorded Vote was held:

    YEAS: (5)Councillor McCausland, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, and Councillor Cormier
    NAYS: (6)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, and Councillor Leduc
    Absent (2)Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
    DEFEATED (5 to 6)

9.
Community Delegations
  

9.1
The Centre for Research in Social Justice and Policy
  

Dr. Carol Kauppi, Director of The Centre for Research In Social Justice and Policy and Dr. Kevin Fitzmaurice, Director of Research, The Centre for Research in Social Justice and Policy provided an electronic presentation regarding The Centre for Research in Social Justice and Policy for information only.

Recess

At 6:22 p.m. Council recessed.

Reconvene

At 6:30 p.m. Council reconvened.

  • Rules of Procedure

    Councillor Leduc presented the following motion:

     

    CC2021-300
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Vagnini

    “THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Carol Kauppi, Director of The Centre for Research In Social Justice and Policy, be included to participate on the Encampment Coordinated Response Table as part of the broader group.”

    Rules of Procedure

    Councillor Leduc presented a friendly amendment to include "Dr. Kevin Fitzmaurice, Director of Research, The Centre for Research in Social Justice and Policy".


  • The following is the resolution with the inclusion of the friendly amendment was presented: 

    CC2021-300
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Vagnini

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Dr. Carol Kauppi, Director of The Centre for Research In Social Justice and Policy and Dr. Kevin Fitzmaurice, Director of Research, The Centre for Research in Social Justice and Policy be included to participate on the Encampment Coordinated Response Table as part of the broader group.

    CARRIED

10.
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 (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). The first matter was deferred and direction was given to staff regarding the second matter. 

11.
Matters Arising from Community Services Committee
  

11.1
October 18, 2021
  

Councillor McCausland, as Chair of the Community Services Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Community Services Committee meeting of October 18, 2021.

No resolutions emanated from this meeting.

12.
Matters Arising from Emergency Services Committee
  

12.1
October 20, 2021
  

Councillor Lapierre, as Chair of the Emergency Services Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Emergency Services Committee meeting of October 20, 2021.

No resolutions emanated from this meeting.

13.
Matters Arising from Finance and Administration Committee
  

13.1
October 19, 2021
  

Councillor Jakubo, as Chair of the Finance and Administration Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Finance and Administration Committee meeting of October 19, 2021.

The following resolution was presented:

  • CC2021-301
    Moved ByCouncillor Jakubo
    Seconded ByCouncillor McIntosh

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2021-71 and FA2021-72 from the meeting of October 19, 2021.

    CARRIED

    The resolutions for the October 19, 2021 Finance and Administration Committee meeting can be found at:https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas 


14.
Matters Arising from Hearing Committee
  

14.1
October 20, 2021
  

Councillor Leduc, as Vice-Chair of the Hearing Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Hearing Committee meeting of October 20, 2021.

The following resolution was presented:

  • CC2021-302
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Signoretti

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Hearing Committee resolutions HC2021-07 to HC2021-08 from the meeting of October 20, 2021.

    CARRIED

    The resolutions for the October 20, 2021 Hearing Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas


15.
Matters Arising from Planning Committee
  

15.1
October 25, 2021
  

Councillor Kirwan, as Chair of the Planning Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Planning Committee meeting of October 25, 2021.

The following resolution was presented:

  • CC2021-303
    Moved ByCouncillor Kirwan
    Seconded ByCouncillor McCausland

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2021-154 to PL2021-157 from the meeting of October 25, 2021.

    CARRIED

    The resolutions for the October 25, 2021 Planning Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas


16.
Consent Agenda
  

The following resolution was presented:

  • CC2021-304
    Moved ByCouncillor McIntosh
    Seconded ByCouncillor Signoretti

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda item 16.1.1.

    CARRIED

    The following is the Consent Agenda item:


16.1
Adoption of Minutes
  

16.1.1
Planning Committee Minutes of September 27, 2021
This item has attachments.  

  • CC2021-305
    Moved ByCouncillor McIntosh
    Seconded ByCouncillor Signoretti

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of September 27, 2021.

    CARRIED

17.
Managers' Reports
  

17.1
Alteration of a Designated Property – 162 Mackenzie Street, Sudbury
This item has attachments.  

For Information Only.

17.2
Vaccination Requirements for Visitors at Municipal Facilities
This item has attachments.  

The following resolution was presented:

  • CC2021-306
    Moved ByCouncillor Jakubo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves a requirement for visitors using municipal meeting rooms and community gathering facilities be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of using them as outlined in the report entitled “Vaccination Requirements for Visitors at Municipal Facilities” presented at the City Council Meeting on November 9, 2021.

    CARRIED

17.3
COVID-19 Response Update – September 14, 2021
This item has attachments.  

For Information Only.

17.4
COVID-19 Response – September 28, 2021
This item has attachments.  

For Information Only.

17.5
COVID-19 Response – October 12, 2021
This item has attachments.  

For Information Only.

17.6
COVID-19 Response – October 26, 2021
This item has attachments.  

For Information Only.

17.7
COVID-19 Response Update – November 9, 2021
  

For Information Only.

18.
By-laws
  

The following resolution was presented:

  • CC2021-307
    Moved ByCouncillor Jakubo
    Seconded ByCouncillor McCausland

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2021-174 to By-law 2021-177Z.

    CARRIED

    The following are the by-laws:


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 9th, 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
  

  • Rules of Procedure

    Councillor Signoretti moved to alter the order of the agenda to deal with Members' Motion 19.2 prior to Members' Motion 19.1.

    Rules of Procedure

    A Recorded Vote was held:

    YEAS: (2)Councillor Signoretti, and Councillor Montpellier
    NAYS: (9)Councillor Vagnini, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Leduc
    Absent (2)Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
    DEFEATED (2 to 9)

19.1
Repurposing of Sudbury Community Arena
  

The following resolution was presented:

  • CC2021-308
    Moved ByCouncillor Kirwan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    WHEREAS City Council committed to construct a new Event Centre at the Kingsway Entertainment District that replaces the current, almost 70 year old 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.

    Rules of Procedure

    Councillor Kirwan presented a friendly amendment to change "fourth quarter" to "first quarter of 2022" in the operative clause.


  • The resolution with the inclusion of the friendly amendment was presented:

    CC2021-308
    Moved ByCouncillor Kirwan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    WHEREAS City Council committed to construct a new Event Centre at the Kingsway Entertainment District that replaces the current, almost 70 year old 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 first quarter of 2022 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.

    YEAS: (8)Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Leduc
    NAYS: (3)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, and Councillor Montpellier
    Absent (2)Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
    CARRIED (8 to 3)

23.
Adjournment
  

  • Rules of Procedure

    Councillor McIntosh moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 p.m. 

    Rules of Procedure

    A Recorded Vote was held:

    YEAS: (8)Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, and Councillor Leduc
    NAYS: (3)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor McCausland, and Councillor Cormier
    Absent (2)Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
    CARRIED (8 to 3)

    The following items were not addressed at this meeting:


19.
Members' Motions
  

20.
Addendum
  

21.
Civic Petitions 
  

22.
Question Period
  

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