City Council
Agenda

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Lionel E. Lalonde Centre

239 Montée Principale, Azilda

Mayor Paul Lefebvre, Chair

 

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

 

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Moment of Silent Reflection

3.

Land Acknowledgement

4.

Roll Call

5.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

6.

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.

6.1

Matters Arising from Committees

6.1.1

Matters Arising from Planning Committee

6.2

Adoption of Minutes

6.2.1

Operations Committee Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2026

6.2.2

Planning Committee Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026

6.2.3

City Council Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2026

7.

Presentations

7.1

Open Permits, Open Data

This presentation provides information regarding the latest developments on building permit information accessibility.

7.2

Pronto Implementation and AI Pilot Update

This presentation provides an update on progress made on recommendations such as the Pronto rollout, including online payments and user-driven improvements, future expansion to other agencies, and progress and next steps for the submission plan quality AI pilot project.

8.

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:

8.1

By-law 2026-62 to 2026-71Z

2026-62

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Meeting of April 14, 2026

2026-63

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Payment of Grants to Various Non-Profit Community Organizations in the Parks and Recreation Services Sector

Refer to Report under Correspondence for Information Only

This by-law authorizes payment of the 2026 annual grants authorized as part of the budget process. Grants are generally used by recipients towards operating costs and costs to deliver special events and programs.

2026-64

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize Certain Grants Under the Lake Stewardship Grant Program

Refer to Report under Correspondence for Information Only

This by-law authorizes the payment of grants to the successful applicants to the Lake Stewardship Grant Program for the year 2026.

2026-65

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

City Council Resolution #CC2026-75

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

2026-66

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Close Part of Nottingham Avenue, Sudbury Described as Part of PIN 73576-0174(LT), Part 11, Plan 53R-21176, City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #2020-123

2026-67

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Convey to Extendicare (Canada) Inc. part of Nottingham Avenue Cul de Sac, Sudbury, Described as Part of PIN 73576-0121(LT), Part 5, Plan 53R-21176 and Part of PIN 73576-0174(LT), Part 11, Plan 53R-21176, City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #2020-123

This by-law authorizes the conveyance of part of an abandoned cul de sac and reserve to the abutting landowner to ensure access to the road, as approved in 2020.

2026-68Z

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 #PL2026-30

This amending by-law rezones the subject lands from “RU”, Rural to “H76C2(132)”, General Commercial Special to permit a maximum of 20 residential dwelling units with accessory medical office and/or personal service shop – Azzurri Development Inc, 58 Jacobson Drive, Lively.

2026-69P

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Adopt Official Plan Amendment No.156 to the Official Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2026-36

This by-law authorizes a site-specific application to provide an exception under Section 5.2.2 of the City’s Official Plan to permit the creation of three additional parcels, where three parcels have already been created from the parent parcel since June 14, 2006 – Lisa Tarini, 0 McKenzie Road, Chelmsford.

2026-70P

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Adopt Official Plan Amendment No.158 to the Official Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2026-45

This by-law redesignates the subject lands from “Parks and Open Space” to “Living Area 1” – Margaret Mazzuca, 0 Hemlock Street, Capreol.

2026-71Z

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 #PL2026-46

This amending by-law rezones the subject lands from “R1-5”, Low Density Residential One to “H77R3(115)”, Medium Density Residential Special to permit medium density residential development, such as 15 row dwelling units – Margaret Mazzuca, 0 Hemlock Street, Capreol.

9.

Members' Motions

9.1

Defence Sector Manufacturing Opportunities

As presented by Councillor Parent:

WHEREAS Greater Sudbury’s 140-year mining history and the world‑class Sudbury Basin continue to supply critical minerals—such as nickel, copper, cobalt, and PGMs—that support Canada’s industrial growth, national security, and the development of modern defence and clean‑technology systems;

AND WHEREAS Greater Sudbury is a longstanding leader in heavy equipment manufacturing, advanced industrial technologies, and mining supply innovation, with more than 300 local firms producing machinery, robotics, components, and electrification technologies that align with modern defence sector needs;

AND WHEREAS the community continues to grow its capabilities through major industrial investments—including Sandvik’s $85 million advanced manufacturing facility—supported by a workforce trained through strong engineering, trades, and technology programs at local post secondary institutions;

AND WHEREAS the City recognizes the importance of diversifying its economy to complement the cyclical nature of the mining industry, and sees significant opportunity in expanding into defence related manufacturing and servicing;

AND WHEREAS the Prime Minister and the Government of Canada have committed to increasing 
domestic defence spending and to strengthening Canadian participation in defence procurement and manufacturing;

AND WHEREAS Northern Ontario is increasingly being recognized within federal and provincial strategies aimed at growing Canada’s defence industrial base and expanding regional participation in national supply chains due to the vast critical mineral's resources;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Greater Sudbury formally declares its strong support for pursuing opportunities in the defence, military equipment, and military vehicle manufacturing sectors, and affirms the community’s readiness to partner with federal and provincial governments, industry, and local businesses to attract investment and grow regional capacity;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to present to Council during the second quarter of 2026, a high level overview of the opportunities and challenges associated with positioning Greater Sudbury as a competitive location for defence related manufacturing and supply chain activity.

10.

Correspondence for Information Only

10.1

Future Ready Action Plan Update

This report provides an update regarding Q3 and Q4, 2025 progress on the City’s Accelerating Growth and Development in Greater Sudbury - Call to Action Plan.

10.2

2026 Annual Grants

This report provides information regarding the annual allocations of grants to a variety of community groups and organizations, approved by Council as part of the 2026 budget process. The 2026 grants will be released subject to Council's approval of the applicable by-law.

10.3

2026 Lake Stewardship Grant Program

This report provides information regarding the Lake Stewardship Grant Program and its 2026 recipients.

11.

Addendum

12.

Civic Petitions 

13.

Question Period

14.

Adjournment