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,
  • Councillor Leduc,
  • 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,
  • Steve Jacques, General Manager of Community Development,
  • Joseph Nicholls, General Manager of Community Safety,
  • Marie Litalien, Director of Communications & Community Engagements,
  • Ian Wood, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Citizen Services,
  • Kelly Gravelle, Deputy City Solicitor,
  • Ron Foster, Auditor General,
  • Brett Williamson, Director of Economic Development,
  • Peter Taylor, Director of Information Technology,
  • Steve Facey, Manager of Financial Planning and Budgeting,
  • Eric Labelle, City Solicitor and Clerk,
  • Lisa Locken, Clerk's Services Assistant,
  • and Anessa Basso, Clerk's Services Assistant

His Worship Mayor Brian Bigger, In the Chair

1.
Call to Order
  

The meeting commenced at 4:30 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:

    CC2021-192
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sizer

    Resolution to move to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land / Position, Plan or Instructions to be Applied to Negotiations items regarding Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation properties and one (1) Security of Municipal Property item regarding the City's information technology systems and data in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, s. 239(2)(a), (c) and (k).

    CARRIED

    At 4:33 p.m., Council moved into Closed Session.


4.
Recess
  

At 5:28 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.

9.
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 / Position, Plan or Instructions to be Applied to Negotiations items regarding Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation properties and one (1) Security of Municipal Property item regarding the City's information technology systems and data in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, s. 239(2)(a), (c) and (k). No directions or resolutions emanated from this meeting.

10.
Matters Arising from Audit Committee
  

10.1
June 22, 2021
  

No resolutions emanated from this meeting as it was cancelled due to technical issues. 

11.
Matters Arising from Community Services Committee
  

11.1
June 21, 2021
  

Councillor McCausland, as Chair of the Community Services Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Community Services Committee meeting of June 21, 2021. 

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2021-193
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor McCausland

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Community Services Committee resolution CS2021-08 from the meeting of June 21, 2021.

    CARRIED

    The resolutions for the June 21, 2021 Community Services Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas


12.
Matters Arising from Emergency Services Committee
  

12.1
June 23, 2021
  

Councillor Lapierre, as Chair of the Emergency Services Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Emergency Services Committee meeting of June 23, 2021. No resolutions emanated from this meeting. 

13.
Matters Arising from Finance and Administration Committee
  

13.1
June 22, 2021
  

Councillor Jakubo, as Chair of the Finance and Administration Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Finance and Administration Committee meeting of June 22, 2021.

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2021-194
    Moved ByCouncillor Jakubo
    Seconded ByCouncillor McIntosh

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2021-52 to FA2021-61 from the meeting of June 21, 2021.

    CARRIED

    The resolutions for the June 22, 2021 Finance and Administration Committee meeting can be found at:https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas 


14.
Matters Arising from Hearing Committee
  

14.1
June 23, 2021
  

Councillor Signoretti, as Chair of the Hearing Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Hearing Committee meeting of June 23, 2021.

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2021-195
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Hearing Committee resolution HC2021-05 from the meeting of June 23, 2021.

    CARRIED

    The resolutions for the June 23, 2021 Hearing Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas


15.
Matters Arising from Operations Committee
  

15.1
June 21, 2021
  

Councillor McIntosh, as Chair of the Operations Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Operations Committee meeting of June 21, 2021.

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2021-196
    Moved ByCouncillor McIntosh
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kirwan

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolutions OP2021-09 to OP2021-10 from the meeting of June 21, 2021.

    CARRIED

    The resolutions for the June 21, 2021 Operations Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas


16.
Matters Arising from Planning Committee
  

16.1
June 14, 2021
  

Councillor Kirwan, as Chair of the Planning Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Planning Committee meeting of June 14, 2021.

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2021-197
    Moved ByCouncillor Kirwan
    Seconded ByCouncillor McCausland

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2021-97 to PL2021-101 and PL2021-103 to PL2021-105 from the meeting of June 14, 2021.

    CARRIED

    The resolutions for the June 14, 2021 Planning Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas


17.
Consent Agenda
  

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2021-198
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kirwan

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 17.1.1 to 17.1.7 and 17.2.1.

    CARRIED

    The following are the Consent Agenda items:


17.1
Adoption of Minutes
  

17.1.1
City Council Minutes of April 13, 2021
This item has attachments.  

  • CC2021-199
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kirwan

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the City Council meeting minutes of April 13, 2021.

    CARRIED

17.1.2
Planning Committee Minutes of April 26, 2021
This item has attachments.  

  • CC2021-200
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kirwan

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the Planning Committee meeting minutes of April 26, 2021.

    CARRIED

17.1.3
City Council Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2021
This item has attachments.  

  • CC2021-201
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kirwan

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the City Council meeting minutes of April 27, 2021.

    CARRIED

17.1.4
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2021
This item has attachments.  

  • CC2021-202
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kirwan

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the Special City Council meeting minutes of May 5, 2021.

    CARRIED

17.1.5
Planning Committee Minutes of May 10, 2021
This item has attachments.  

  • CC2021-203
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kirwan

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the Planning Committee meeting minutes of May 10, 2021.

    CARRIED

17.1.6
Special City Council Minutes of May 11, 2021
This item has attachments.  

  • CC2021-204
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kirwan

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the Special City Council meeting minutes of May 11, 2021.

    CARRIED

17.1.7
City Council Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2021
This item has attachments.  

  • CC2021-205
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kirwan

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the City Council meeting minutes of May 11, 2021.

    CARRIED

17.2
Routine Management Reports
  

17.2.1
Coniston Industrial Park Limited
This item has attachments.  

  • CC2021-206
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Kirwan

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the request for modification to the cost sharing request by the Coniston Industrial Park Limited regarding the installation of approximately 860 linear metres of 250mm watermain within the laneway between Edward Avenue and William Avenue road allowances for a proposed industrial facility as outlined in the report entitled “Coniston Industrial Park Limited”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the City Council meeting on June 29, 2021, previously presented at the Planning Committee meeting on June 25, 2018, and subsequently modified by Planning Committee at the meeting on June 22, 2020;

    AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves additional funding from Industrial Reserve Fund of $448,627 for the City's 50% share of additional costs, with remaining $448,627 to be received from the landowner.

    CARRIED

    Councillor Montpellier departed at 6:23 p.m.


18.
Presentations
  

18.1
Annual IT Strategic Plan Update to Council
This item has attachments.  

Peter Taylor, Director of Information Technology, provided an electronic presentation regarding the Annual IT Strategic Plan Update for information only. 

Councillor Montpellier returned at 6:35 p.m.

Councillor Signoretti arrived at 6:44 p.m. 

19.
Managers' Reports
  

19.1
COVID-19 Response Update - June 29, 2021
  

For Information Only. 

19.2
Community Engagement Process for Lively Area Recreation Opportunities
  

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2021-207
    Moved ByCouncillor Jakubo
    Seconded ByCouncillor McIntosh

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to undertake a public engagement process with the objective of informing a plan for recreational amenities following the closure of Meatbird Lake Park with, at minimum, the  following features:

    a) A robust public engagement process that includes online and continuous dialogue with interested stakeholders

    b) Criteria for evaluating potential recreational amenities that reflects, at a minimum, existing municipal Financial, Planning, Recreational and Environmental policies

    c) An Advisory Committee with membership as described in this report and Terms of Reference that are subject to review and approval by City Council

    d) A promotion and marketing plan to ensure broad awareness and current information about this work as outlined in the report titled Community Engagement for Recreational Amenities in Lively from the Chief Administrative Officer presented at the City Council meeting on June 29, 2021.

    CARRIED

  • Rules of Procedure

    Councillor Vagnini presented the following resolution:

    CC2021-208
    Moved ByCouncillor Vagnini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    THAT staff be directed to engage in discussions with the owners of the sixth avenue golf course property regarding a potential acquisition of the property as a recreational amenity for consideration by City Council at a future meeting.

    CARRIED

20.
By-laws
  

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2021-209
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Vagnini

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2021-110 to By-law 2021-130Z.

    CARRIED

    The following are the by-laws:

    2021-110

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Meeting of June 29th, 2021

    2021-111

    By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Regulate the Erection of Signs and
    Advertising Devices
    City Council Resolution #CC2019-319
    This by-law repeals and replaces the existing Sign By-law 2007-250 to implement the new guidelines as approved by Council on October 29th, 2019 and as supplemented on April 27th, 2021.

    2021-112

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2009-101 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Require the Clearing of Yards and Certain Vacant Lots
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Clearing of Yards and Certain Vacant Lots By-law to update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-113

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2004-350 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to License and Regulate Various Businesses
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Business Licensing By-law to update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-114

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2004-352 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury Respecting the Licensing, Regulating and Governing of Adult Entertainment Parlours
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Adult Entertainment Establishment By-law to update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-115

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2004-354 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury Respecting the Licensing, Regulating, and Inspecting of Retailers of Second Hand Goods, Including Pawnbrokers and Salvage Yards
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Second Hand Goods By-law to update the references to an  enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-116

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-188 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Prohibit, Regulate and Control Discharges into Bodies of Waters Within City Boundaries or into the City Sanitary Sewers, Storm Sewers, Sanitary Sewage Works and all Tributary Sewer Systems
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Sewer Use By-law to update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-117

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-214 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury Respecting the Supply of Water, the Management and Maintenance of the Waterworks Systems of the City
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Water Supply By-law to update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-118

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2009-170 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Regulate the Removal of Topsoil, the Placing or Dumping of Fill, and the Alteration of Grades of Land
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Site Alteration By-law to update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-119

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2011-218 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Regulate Road Occupancy Including Road Cuts, Temporary Closures and Sidewalk Cafes
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Road Occupancy / Road Closure By-law to update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-120

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2011-219 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Regulate the Fouling, Obstruction, Use and Care of Roads
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Road Fouling By-law to update the update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-121

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2011-220 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Regulate the Use of Private Entrances
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Private Entrance By-law to update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-122

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2011-243 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize, Regulate and Protect the Planting, Maintenance, Protection and Removal of Trees on Municipal Rights of Way
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Right of Way Trees By-law to update the update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-123

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2015-232 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury for the Licensing, Regulating and Governing of Private Property Parking Control Officers in the City of Greater Sudbury
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Private Property Parking Control Officer Licensing By-law to update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-124

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2015-265 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury for the Licensing, Regulating and Governing of Camp Grounds in the City of Greater Sudbury
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Camp Ground Licensing By-law to update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-125

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2017-14 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury for the Registration of Secondary Dwelling Units in the City of Greater Sudbury
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Secondary Dwelling Unit Registration By-law to update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-126

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2017-22 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Regulate the Keeping of Animals, Responsible Pet Ownership and the Registration of Dogs and Cats
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Animal Care and Control By-law to update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-127

    A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2018-29 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury Regulating Noise
    City Council Resolution #CC2020-108
    This by-law amends the Noise By-law to update the references to an enforcement fee from a time-spent fee to an attendance fee.

    2021-128

    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.

    2021-129Z

    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 #PL2021-101
    This by-law rezones the subject lands to “RU”, Rural in order to correct mapping errors that impact a total of seven (7) privately owned parcels - Matagamasi Lake, Township of Rathbun.

    2021-130Z

    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 #PL2021-98
    This by-law does not rezone the subject property. Pursuant to Section 39.1(4) of the Planning Act, Council has enacted a temporary use by-law to permit the temporary use of the existing building by a motion picture staging and equipment rental company for a period of three (3) years - Nickel District Conservation Authority, 828 Beatrice Crescent, Sudbury. 


21.
Members' Motions
  

Councillor McCausland presented a Members’ Motion regarding modernizing the Sudbury Community Arena and asked that notice be waived.

  • Rules of Procedure

    A recorded vote was held:

    YEAS: (12)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
    NAYS: (1)Councillor Leduc
    CARRIED (12 to 1)

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2021-210
    Moved ByCouncillor McCausland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Signoretti

    THAT staff undertake an analysis of potential approaches for modernizing the Sudbury Community Arena in a report to be produced no later than October 2021 that fulfils the following objectives:

    THAT staff undertake an analysis of potential approaches for modernizing the Sudbury Community Arena in a report to be produced no later than October 2021 that fulfils the following objectives:

    • Retains the required elements for the facility to serve as a contemporary sports venue for professional league play, an event centre that hosts paid performances such as concerts, trade shows and other similar community events and a community space available for year-round rental.

    • Delivers a financing plan that requires no more than 70% of the anticipated construction cost required for a new event centre and a five-year operating cost forecast that supports comparisons with a new event centre’s operation.

    • Clearly describes the changes needed to either the facility’s required elements and/or the financing plan to produce a solution that effectively meets functionality and cost expectations.

  • Rules of Procedure

    A recorded vote was held regarding calling of the question.

    YEAS: (13)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
    CARRIED (13 to 0)
  • CC2021-210
    Moved ByCouncillor McCausland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Signoretti

    THAT staff undertake an analysis of potential approaches for modernizing the Sudbury Community Arena in a report to be produced no later than October 2021 that fulfils the following objectives:

    THAT staff undertake an analysis of potential approaches for modernizing the Sudbury Community Arena in a report to be produced no later than October 2021 that fulfils the following objectives:

    • Retains the required elements for the facility to serve as a contemporary sports venue for professional league play, an event centre that hosts paid performances such as concerts, trade shows and other similar community events and a community space available for year-round rental.

    • Delivers a financing plan that requires no more than 70% of the anticipated construction cost required for a new event centre and a five-year operating cost forecast that supports comparisons with a new event centre’s operation.

    • Clearly describes the changes needed to either the facility’s required elements and/or the financing plan to produce a solution that effectively meets functionality and cost expectations.

    Rules of Procedure

    A Recorded Vote was held:

    YEAS: (6)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor McIntosh, and Councillor Cormier
    NAYS: (7)Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
    DEFEATED (6 to 7)

  • Councillor McCausland presented a Members’ Motion regarding a staff report providing further information related to the new Event Centre and asked that notice be waived.

    A Recorded Vote was held:

    YEAS: (11)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
    NAYS: (2)Councillor Sizer, and Councillor Leduc
    CARRIED (11 to 2)

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2021-211
    Moved ByCouncillor McCausland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Montpellier

    THAT staff produce a report that provides additional, detailed information to enhance Council’s understanding of issues related to the construction of a new Event Centre which includes, for each Event Centre development approach, the following:

    • An economic impact analysis completed by a suitable third party that includes projections of the potential direct and indirect financial implications for the whole community related to employment, productivity, competitiveness and operating costs;

    • An analysis of the alignment with all CEEP goals;

    • Further analysis of senior government funding opportunities;

    • Further analysis of transit implications, with an emphasis on projected costs and ability to provide equitable access;

    • An assessment, based on a review of public consultation already completed for the project, of the ability each approach has for meeting public expectations regarding desired amenities surrounding the Event Centre.

    AND THAT funding for the economic impact analysis be provided in an amount not to exceed the available funds in the existing project budget.

  • Rules of Procedure

    A recorded vote was held regarding calling of the question.

    YEAS: (9)Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
    NAYS: (4)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, and Councillor McCausland
    CARRIED (9 to 4)
  • CC2021-211
    Moved ByCouncillor McCausland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Montpellier

    THAT staff produce a report that provides additional, detailed information to enhance Council’s understanding of issues related to the construction of a new Event Centre which includes, for each Event Centre development approach, the following:

    • An economic impact analysis completed by a suitable third party that includes projections of the potential direct and indirect financial implications for the whole community related to employment, productivity, competitiveness and operating costs;

    • An analysis of the alignment with all CEEP goals;

    • Further analysis of senior government funding opportunities;

    • Further analysis of transit implications, with an emphasis on projected costs and ability to provide equitable access;

    • An assessment, based on a review of public consultation already completed for the project, of the ability each approach has for meeting public expectations regarding desired amenities surrounding the Event Centre.

    AND THAT funding for the economic impact analysis be provided in an amount not to exceed the available funds in the existing project budget.


    Rules of Procedure

    A Recorded Vote was held:

    YEAS: (6)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor McIntosh, and Councillor Cormier
    NAYS: (7)Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
    DEFEATED (6 to 7)

  • Councillor Vagnini departed at 8:54 p.m.

    Rules of Procedure

    Proceed Past 9:00 p.m.

    A Recorded Vote was held:

    YEAS: (8)Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
    NAYS: (4)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, and Councillor McIntosh
    Absent (1)Councillor Vagnini
    CARRIED (8 to 4)

    Councillor Signoretti and Councillor Montpellier departed at 9:04 p.m.


22.
Addendum
  

  • Rules of Procedure

    The following resolution was presented:

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury deals with the items on the Addendum to the Agenda at this time. 

    Rules of Procedure

    A Recorded Vote was held:

    YEAS: (10)Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
    Absent (3)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, and Councillor Montpellier
    CARRIED (10 to 0)

    Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

    None declared.

    Managers’ Reports


  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2021-212
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the operating budget for a supervised consumption urgent needs site, as outlined in the report entitled “Supervised Consumption Urgent Needs Site Operational Budget”, from the General Manager of Community Development, presented at the City Council meeting on June 29, 2021;

    AND THAT funding for the site be treated as an un-budgeted expense in 2021 for the remainder of the year and a maximum amount of $1.1 million be added to the 2022 draft budget to be funded on the tax levy;

    AND THAT staff provide an update to Council in advance of the 2022 budget with regards to the Provincial application process for funding.

  • Rules of Procedure

    Councillor McIntosh presented the following amendment:

    Amendment:
    CC2021-212-A1
    Moved ByCouncillor McIntosh
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lapierre

    THAT the resolution be amend to remove "to be funded on the tax levy" from the second paragraph and that "and funding alternatives for a three year period" be added to the end of the third paragraph.

    CARRIED

  • The resolution as amended was presented:

    CC2021-212
    Moved ByMayor Bigger
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    As amended:

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the operating budget for a supervised consumption urgent needs sit, as outlined in the report entitled “Supervised Consumption Urgent Needs Site Operational Budget”, from the General Manager of Community Development, presented at the City Council meeting on June 29, 2021;

    AND THAT funding for the site be treated as an un-budgeted expense in 2021 for the remainder of the year and a maximum amount of $1.1 million be added to the 2022 draft budget;

    AND THAT staff provide an update to Council in advance of the 2022 budget with regards to the Provincial application process for funding and funding alternatives for a three year period.

    CARRIED

23.
Civic Petitions 
  

No Petitions were submitted.

24.
Question Period
  

No Questions were asked.

25.
Adjournment
  

Mayor Bigger moved to adjourn this meeting. Time: 10:13 p.m.

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