Agenda
City Council

City of Greater Sudbury logo

City Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Tom Davies Square - Council Chamber / Electronic Participation
Brian Bigger, Chair

4:00 p.m. CLOSEDSESSION, COMMITTEE ROOM C-12 / ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION
6:00 p.m. OPEN SESSION, COUNCIL CHAMBER / ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION

City of Greater Sudbury Council and Committee Meetings are accessible and are broadcast publically online and on television in real time and will also be saved for public viewing on the City’s website at: https://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca.

Please be advised that if you make a presentation, speak or appear at the meeting venue during a meeting, you, your comments and/or your presentation may be recorded and broadcast.

By submitting information, including print or electronic information, for presentation to City Council or Committee you are indicating that you have obtained the consent of persons whose personal information is included in the information to be disclosed to the public.

Your information is collected for the purpose of informed decision-making and transparency of City Council decision-making under various municipal statutes and by-laws and in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Planning Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the City of Greater Sudbury’s Procedure By-law.

For more information regarding accessibility, recording your personal information or live-streaming, please contact Clerk’s Services by calling 3-1-1 or emailing clerks@greatersudbury.ca.

ROLL CALL

Resolution to move to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Labour Relations / Employee Negotiations item regarding an Interest Arbitration, one (1) Personal Matter (Identifiable Individual(s)) / Labour Relations / Employee Negotiations item regarding a procurement matter, one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding property on Municipal Road 24, Lively and one (1) Information Supplied in Confidence item regarding the City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, s. 239(2)(b), (c), (d) and (i).
(RESOLUTION PREPARED)

RECESS

MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION

ROLL CALL

 

DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

COMMUNITY DELEGATIONS

Tomorrow's Hope
(ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION) (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(Tomorrow's Hope was invited by Councillor Montpellier. This presentation will provide information regarding homelessness and addictions in the City of Greater Sudbury.)

1 Tomorrow's Hope presentation - City Council - November 24, 2020 (pdf)

  • Bob Johnston, Founder
  • Carrie Wasylykm, Partner
  • Chloe Arseneault, Teen Spokesperson

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE CLOSED SESSION

November 10, 2020

Deputy Mayor Sizer will rise and report on any matters discussed during the Closed Session. Council will then consider any resolution emanating from the Closed Session.

November 24, 2020

Deputy Mayor Sizer will rise and report on any matters discussed during the Closed Session. Council will then consider any resolution emanating from the Closed Session.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

October 14, 2020

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolution CS2020-21, which is found at https://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/?pg=agenda&action=navigator&id=1503&lang=en. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Lapierre, Chair, Community Services Committee.

MATTERS ARISING FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE

October 15, 2020

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

MATTERS ARISING FROM FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

October 20, 2020

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions FA2020-53 to FA2020-58, all of which is found at https://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/?pg=agenda&action=navigator&id=1563&lang=en. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Jakubo, Chair, Finance and Administration Committee.

November 3, 2020

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions FA2020-36 and FA2020-60 to FA2020-67, all of which are found at https://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/?pg=agenda&action=navigator&id=1560&lang=en. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Jakubo, Chair, Finance and Administration Committee.

MATTERS ARISING FROM HEARING COMMITTEE

October 15, 2020

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolution HC2020-07, which is found at https://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/ pg=agenda&action=navigator&id=1529&lang=en. Any questions regarding the resolution should be directed to Councillor Signoretti, Chair, Hearing Committee.

MATTERS ARISING FROM OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

October 14, 2020

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions OP2020-24 to OP2020-25, all of which are found at https://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/?pg=agenda&action=navigator&id=1491&lang=en. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor McIntosh, Chair, Operations Committee.

MATTERS ARISING FROM PLANNING COMMITTEE

November 9, 2020

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions PL2020-136 to PL2020-138 and PL2020-140 to PL2020-148, all of which are found at https://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/?pg=agenda&action=navigator&id=1458&lang=en. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Cormier, Chair, Planning Committee.

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.)

ADOPTING, APPROVING OR RECEIVING ITEMS IN THE CONSENT AGENDA

(RESOLUTION PREPARED FOR ITEMS C-1 TO C-14)

MINUTES

C-1. 1.1 FA Minutes -Sep 15, 2020 (pdf)

Finance and Administration Committee Minutes of September 15, 2020
(RESOLUTION PREPARED - MINUTES ADOPTED)

C-2. 2.1 CC Minutes -Sep 22, 2020 (pdf)

City Council Minutes of September 22, 2020
(RESOLUTION PREPARED - MINUTES ADOPTED)

C-3. 3.1 PL Minutes -Oct 5, 2020 (pdf)

Planning Committee Minutes of October 5, 2020
(RESOLUTION PREPARED - MINUTES ADOPTED)

C-4. 4.1 CC Minutes -Oct 6, 2020 (pdf)

City Council Minutes of October 6, 2020
(RESOLUTION PREPARED - MINUTES ADOPTED)

C-5. 5.1 NC Minutes -Oct 13, 2020 (pdf)

Nominating Committee Minutes of October 13, 2020
(RESOLUTION PREPARED - MINUTES ADOPTED)

C-6. 6.1 FA Minutes -Oct 13, 2020 (pdf)

Finance and Administration Committee Minutes of October 13, 2020
(RESOLUTION PREPARED - MINUTES ADOPTED)

C-7. 7.1 OP Minutes -Oct 14, 2020 (pdf)

Operations Committee Minutes of October 14, 2020
(RESOLUTION PREPARED - MINUTES ADOPTED)

C-8. 8.1 CS Minutes -Oct 14, 2020 (pdf)

Community Services Committee Minutes of October 14, 2020
(RESOLUTION PREPARED - MINUTES ADOPTED)

C-9. 9.1 ES Minutes -Oct 15, 2020 (pdf)

Emergency Services Committee Minutes of October 15, 2020
(RESOLUTION PREPARED - MINUTES ADOPTED)

C-10. 10.1 HC Minutes -Oct 15, 2020 (pdf)

Hearing Committee Minutes of October 15, 2020
(RESOLUTION PREPARED - MINUTES ADOPTED)

C-11. 11.1 PL Minutes -Oct 19, 2020 (pdf)

Planning Committee Minutes of October 19, 2020
(RESOLUTION PREPARED - MINUTES ADOPTED)

C-12. 12.1 CC Minutes -Oct 20, 2020 (pdf)

City Council Minutes of October 20, 2020
(RESOLUTION PREPARED - MINUTES ADOPTED)

ROUTINE MANAGEMENT REPORTS

C-13. Report dated November 12, 2020 from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Request to Establish a Community Action Network in Ward 10.

(RESOLUTION PREPARED)
(This report provides a recommendation to establish a Community Action Network in Ward 10.)

13.1 Full Report (pdf)
13.2 Request to Establish a Community Action Network in Ward 10 (pdf)
13.3 APPENDIX A: CAN Terms of Engagement (pdf)
13.4 APPENDIX B: CAN Standard Operating Procedures (pdf)

C-14. Report dated November 12, 2020 from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Greater Sudbury Community Action Networks Request for Exemptions due to COVID-19.

(RESOLUTION PREPARED)
(This report provides a recommendation regarding exemptions to the Community Action Network Terms of Engagement and Standard Operating Procedures. These exceptions are being brought forward due to effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on CANs operations.)

14.1 Full Report (pdf)
14.2 Request for Community Action Network Exemptions due to COVID-19 (pdf)
14.3 APPENDIX A: CAN Terms of Engagement (pdf)
14.4 APPENDIX B: CAN Standard Operating Procedures (pdf)

Regular Agenda

MANAGERS' REPORTS

R-1. Report dated November 12, 2020 from the General Manager of Corporate Services regarding Taxi Fare Review.

(RESOLUTION PREPARED)
(This report provides recommendations regarding vehicle for hire and associated tariff rates and an amendment to By-law 2016-145.)

1.1 Full Report (pdf)
1.2 Fare Review 2020 Report 20OCT2020 (pdf)

R-2. COVID-19 Update - November 24, 2020
(FOR INFORMATION ONLY) (REPORT TO FOLLOW)
(This report provides an update regarding COVID-19 developments.)

2.1 COVID 19 Council Update November 24_Final (pdf)

R-3. Report dated October 27, 2020 from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Primary Health Care Recruitment Program Update.

(FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(This report provides information regarding the Physician Recruitment Program as requested during 2020 Budget discussions.)

3.1 Full Report (pdf)
3.2 Primary Care Recruitment Program Summary - Council Report Oct 2020 (pdf)

BY-LAWS

The following By-Laws will be read and passed:

2020-163

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

Hearing Committee Resolution #HC2020-07

(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.)

1 By-law 2020-163 (pdf)

2020-167

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Meeting of November 24th, 2020

1 By-law 2020-167 (pdf)

2020-168

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Sale of 22 Main Street in Chelmsford Described as PIN 73349-1361(LT) to C Enfield Inc.

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2020-138

(This by-law authorizes the sale of vacant land to an abutting land owner and delegates authority to sign all documents necessary to effect the sale.)

1 By-law 2020-168 (pdf)

MEMBERS' MOTIONS

M-1. Warming Station Services
As presented by Councillors Leduc and Kirwan:

WHEREAS there continues to be a gap in identified winter shelter needs and options;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to, working collaboratively to address the concerns relative to the downtown core, prepare and execute a service agreement with Independent Living Sudbury Manitoulin on a single source basis for an amount not to exceed $175,000 that provides 9 hours per day of warming station services up to April 30, 2021, with terms that include:

- temporary facilities suitable for the service

- meals for up to 66 people per day, twice per day

- on-site social services

- on-site security

- appropriate washroom facilities, with a cleaning regimen that reflects Public Health Sudbury and Districts guidance

- sufficient, appropriate staff training

- other terms to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a donation of $50,000 be received from the United Way to fund this service, subject the provision of a letter from the City of Greater Sudbury acknowledging the United Way’s donation;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the balance of required funds for this agreement be provided by the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.

M-2. Request For Amendment to By-Law 2010-1 To Permit On-Street Parking On Prete Street
As presented by Councillor Cormier:

WHEREAS parking is currently prohibited on both sides of Prete Street between Benny Street and Connaught Avenue;

AND WHEREAS there are a number of multi-unit buildings on Prete Street;

AND WHEREAS the parking restrictions are creating challenges for visitors of those multi-unit buildings, often home and health care service providers, who have nowhere to park;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law at the January 12th, 2021 City Council meeting to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 2010-1, as amended, to permit on street parking on the East side of Prete Street, between 15 meters south of Benny Street to 46 meters south of Benny Street.

M-3. Studying a Complete Renovation of the Sudbury Community Arena
As presented by Councillor McCausland and Signoretti:

WHEREAS a local architecture company, 3rd Line Studio, has developed a plan to renovate the Sudbury Community Arena into a multi-function event centre, and to do so for as little as 60% of the cost of building a new multi-function event centre;

AND WHEREAS the 3rdLine Studio plan, entitled Project Now, also includes an indoor parking facility which could address an identified parking need in Downtown Sudbury;

AND WHEREAS realizing up to 40% savings by renovating the historic Sudbury Community Arena into a multi-function event centre would potentially save up to $40 million that the city could invest in other community recreation and infrastructure projects;

AND WHEREAS it has been proposed that design and engineering work on Project Now could begin immediately and construction could proceed without negatively affecting the operations of the Sudbury Wolves and Sudbury Five over a three-year construction period;

THEREFORE BE ITRESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury Council instruct the City’s Large Projects Steering Committee to evaluate the Project Now plan and report back to council in the form of a report focusing on answering four questions:

1. Will the Project Now plan result in a multi-function event centre suitable to the city’s needs as prescribed in the 2017 PWC report?;

2. Are the timelines associated with the Project Now plan feasible?;

3. What implications, if any, does the Project Now plan present that address the City’s ongoing plans to address downtown parking needs or the City’s other Large Projects?;

4. Is the cost structure of the Project Now plan reasonable for developing a clear understanding about the level of financing required for the plan’s full cost?

AND THAT this evaluation include liaising with the Project Now team, and review of previous staff reports on renovating the Sudbury Community Arena;

AND THAT this report be presented to council at the January 12th, 2021 City Council meeting.

M-4. Fire Protection Service Level Adjustment
As presented by Councillor Kirwan:

WHEREAS the decision to set, alter or adjust fire protection service levels in any municipality lies with the council of that municipality;

AND WHEREAS in order to comply with a recent interest arbitration award under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, the former City of Valley East will no longer be able to continue its current composite level of service;

AND WHEREAS City Council must now decide on any alterations or adjustments which must be made to fire protection service levels and subsequent taxation area rating changes in order to accommodate changing the service level of the former City of Valley East from composite to career or volunteer;

THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that City Council direct staff to prepare a report for Council, to be provided before the end of January 2021, with all of the necessary background information which will assist Council in determining the fire protection service level and subsequent taxation area rating adjustments that must be made for the former City of Valley East and any other areas in the City of Greater Sudbury affected by these changes.

ADDENDUM

CIVIC PETITIONS

QUESTION PERIOD

ADJOURNMENT

No Item Selected