City Council
Agenda

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Tom Davies Square

Tom Davies Square

Mayor Paul Lefebvre, Chair

 

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) Personal Matters (Identifiable Individual(s)) item regarding a performance review in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(b).

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
Mayor's Task Force on 30x30

  

Mayor’s Task Force on 30x30 was invited by Mayor Lefebvre. The presentation by Franco Mariotti, Mayor's Task Force on 30x30, Working Group Chair, will provide an update regarding the work of the task force.

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 Operations Committee

  

11.1
April 22, 2024

  

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, Operations Committee resolutions, which will be posted online following the meeting. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Signoretti, Chair, Operations Committee.

12.
Matters Arising from Community and Emergency Services Committee

  

12.1
April 22, 2024

  

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, Community and Emergency Services Committee resolutions, which will be posted online following the meeting. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Lapierre, Chair, Community and Emergency Services Committee.

13.
Matters Arising from Nominating Committee

  

13.1
April 23, 2024

  

Council will consider by way of one resolution, Nominating Committee resolutions, which will be posted online following the meeting. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Deputy Mayor Landry-Altmann. 

14.
Matters Arising from Finance and Administration Committee

  

14.1
April 23, 2024

  

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, Finance and Administration Committee resolutions, which will be posted online following the meeting. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor McIntosh, Chair, Finance and Administration Committee.

15.
Matters Arising from Planning Committee

  

15.1
April 29, 2024

  

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, Planning Committee resolutions, which will be posted online following the meeting. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Cormier, Chair, Planning Committee.

16.
Matters Arising from Audit Committee

  

16.1
April 30, 2024

  

Council will consider, by way of one resolution, Audit Committee resolutions, which will be posted online following the meeting. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor McIntosh, Chair, Audit Committee.

17.
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.

17.1
Adoption of Minutes

  

17.2
Routine Management Reports

  

17.2.1
2024 Provincial Offences Write Off

This item has attachments.  

This report provides a recommendation regarding the annual write off of Provincial Offences Fines that have been deemed to be uncollectible.

18.
Presentations

  

18.1
Cultural Hub Project Update

  

This presentation will provide an update on next steps associated with the cultural hub and municipal relocation projects.

19.
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:

19.1
By-laws 2024-68 to 2024-76

  

2024-68


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting of April 30, 2024


2024-69


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2008-174 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury Governing Procedures for the Acquisition and Sale of Land


This by-law makes some small housekeeping changes, including correcting references to the City Solicitor and Clerk and correcting some numbering issues.


2024-70


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Levy a Special Charge upon Properties in the Central Business District Improvement Area Assessed for Commercial and Industrial Taxes to Provide for the Purposes of the Downtown Sudbury Board of Management for the Year 2024


Refer to Report under Correspondence for Information Only


This by-law implements the levy necessary to support the approved Business Improvement Area’s budget.


2024-71


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Levy a Special Charge upon Properties in the Flour Mill Improvement Area Assessed for Commercial and Industrial Taxes to Provide for the Purposes of the Board of Management of the Flour Mill Improvement Area for the Year 2024


Refer to Report under Correspondence for Information Only


This by-law implements the levy necessary to support the approved Business Improvement Area’s budget.


2024-72


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Adopt the Provincial Tools for 2024 Property Tax Policy


This by-law adopts tools in accordance with the report presented at the Finance and Administration Committee meeting of April 23, 2024.


2024-73


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Establish ‘Clawback’ Percentages for the 2024 Taxation Year for the Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Classes


This by-law establishes clawback percentages in accordance with the report presented at the Finance and Administration Committee meeting of April 23, 2024.


2024-74


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Levy the Rates of Taxation for City Purposes and Set Due Dates for the Year 2024


This by-law sets out the 2024 municipal tax rates for the City of Greater Sudbury establishing due dates for final instalments in accordance with the report presented at the Finance and Administration Committee meeting of April 23, 2024.


2024-75


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Set Tax Ratios for the Year 2024


This by-law establishes tax ratios in accordance with the report presented at the Finance and Administration Committee meeting of April 23, 2024.


2024-76


A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2023-02 being a By-Law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Appoint Councillors to Certain Boards and Corporations


City Council Resolutions #CC2024-81 and #CC2024-82


This amending by-law appoints Councillors to fill recent vacancies to the Board of Directors of City owned corporations.

20.
Members' Motions

  

20.1
Effective Conservation and Management of 30% of lands and waters by 2030

  

As presented by Mayor Lefebvre:


WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury has received international acclaim for more than five decades of restoration and regreening efforts;


AND WHEREAS natural spaces provide valuable ecological, cultural, recreational and economic benefits to all of society;


AND WHEREAS sustainable land management practices that effectively conserve biodiversity can occur alongside a number of recreational, scientific, and commercial activities;


AND WHEREAS long-term protection of ecosystem services is essential for mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change;


AND WHEREAS the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), adopted in 2022 by the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, includes a global target for the effective conservation and management of at least 30% of the world’s lands, inland waters, coastal areas and oceans by 2030 (“30x30”);


AND WHEREAS preliminary exploration by community experts convened by the Mayor’s Task Force on 30x30 has confirmed the feasibility and identified benefits of pursuing such a conservation goal locally;


NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury work toward the conservation of 30% of our lands and lakes, by identifying appropriate green spaces, waterways, and restored lands within our municipality to be considered for inclusion in the Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD);


And therefore be it further resolved that the Mayor’s Task Force on 30x30:

  1. Prepare a preliminary list no later than the third quarter of 2024 of recommended existing greenspace sites that are suitable first candidates to be assessed for the CPCAD this year;
  2. Plan and deliver community engagement related to the 30x30 goal, and consultation on the sites identified in 1.);
  3. Engage with local Indigenous communities, the provincial government, and private landowners to identify potential sites for assessment for the CPCAD in 2025 and 2026;
  4. Identify marketing and promotion opportunities to promote Greater Sudbury as an ecologically healthy place to live, work, play, and visit;
  5. Provide biannual updates to Council outlining progress, especially the rate of protected spaces across the municipality, until the end of this term of Council.

20.2
Request for Reconsideration of Resolution CC2023-238

  

MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION


As presented by Councillors Signoretti, Fortin and Parent:


WHEREAS at its September 26th, 2023 meeting, City Council, by resolution CC2023-238 passed by-law 2023-150 to Amend By-law 2015-87, being a by-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Create the Position of Chief Administrative Officer;


AND WHEREAS City Council wishes to reconsider by-law 2023-150;


THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that resolution CC2023-238 be reconsidered.


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If granted by a 2/3 majority, the following motion would then be considered:


As presented by Councillors Signoretti, Fortin and Parent:


WHEREAS at its September 26th, 2023 meeting, City Council, by resolution CC2023-238 passed by-law 2023-150 to Amend By-law 2015-87, being a by-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Create the Position of Chief Administrative Officer;


AND WHEREAS By-law 2023-150 delegated to the Chief Administrative Officer the authority to adjust the pay structure of all or some categories of non-union employees other than the first level of senior management of the City of Greater Sudbury when, in the opinion of the Chief Administrative Officer it is appropriate to do so, based on the compensation philosophy established in the salary administration plan approved by Council for the City of Greater Sudbury from time to time and provided such adjustments are within the limits of and consistent with the compensation philosophy; and to review the current pay structure for non-union employees other than the first level of senior management relative to the external  market and report on the outcome and areas of variance as part of one of the quarterly Chief Administrative Officer performance presentations in each calendar year;


AND WHEREAS City Council wishes to revoke the authority granted by By-law 2023-150;


THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs that By-law 2023-150 be repealed.

20.3
Request for Amendments to By-laws to Change Council and Committee Meeting Times

  

As presented by Councillor Leduc:


WHEREAS City Council and some Committee meetings are held commencing at 6:00 p.m. and often continue late into the evening;


AND WHEREAS meetings often end prior to Council and Committees having dealt with the entire agenda;


AND WHEREAS Council has successfully moved the commencement time for the meetings of the Planning and Operations Committees to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. respectively;


AND WHEREAS the quality of life of staff and Council are negatively impacted by long workdays and lengthy evening meetings;


AND WHEREAS Council and Committee meetings should be held during normal business hours and conclude by 5:00 p.m.;


THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff present amendments to the Council Procedure By-law 2019-50, as amended, to have City Council meetings commence at 2:00 p.m.;


AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff present amendments to the Committees of Council and Advisory Panels By-law 2023-04, as amended, to have Finance Committee meetings commence at 2:00 p.m., Operations Committee meetings commence at 1:00 p.m., Community and Emergency Services Committee meetings commence at 3:30 p.m. and Hearing Committee meetings commence at 3:00 p.m.

20.4
Request for Reconsideration of Resolution CC2024-75

  

MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION


As presented by Councillor Leduc:


WHEREAS at its meeting of April 16th, 2024, City Council passed resolution CC2024-75 selecting a New Build Option for an Event Centre in the south district of the downtown core; 
 
AND WHEREAS residents of the City of Greater Sudbury should be provided with an opportunity to decide whether or not to build a new Event Centre; 
 
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Resolution CC2024-75 be reconsidered. 
 
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If granted by a 2/3 majority, the following motion would then be considered: 
 
As presented by Councillor Leduc: 
 
WHEREAS the issue of a new Event Centre and its location has been an ongoing and controversial question for the City of Greater Sudbury Council and the community; 
 
AND WHEREAS the matter of an Event Centre has been debated on a number of occasions over the last several years and involves spending significant tax dollars in the amount of more than $225,000,000.00 that would be supported by the tax levy; 
 
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Clerk be directed to prepare a report on the possibility of including a question about the construction of a new Event Centre on the ballot as part of the 2026 municipal elections, and that the Clerk report to Council by July of 2024.

21.
Correspondence for Information Only

  

21.1
2024 Tax Rates – Business Improvement Areas

This item has attachments.  

This report provides information regarding the establishment of the Flour Mill Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Downtown Sudbury BIA tax rates and levies for 2024.

21.2
2024 Tax Rates

This item has attachments.  

This report provides the general and service area tax rates for all classes to be used for the 2024 property tax billing process.

21.3
2024 Q1 Report of Council and Committee Meeting Attendance

This item has attachments.  

This report provides information regarding Council member attendance at City Council and Committee meetings for the first quarter of 2024.

22.
Addendum

  

23.
Civic Petitions 

  

24.
Question Period

  

25.
Adjournment

  
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