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Resolution to move to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations Matter regarding negotiations with CUPE and one addendum to deal with one (1) Information Supplied in Confidence Matter regarding the City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, s. 239(2)(d) and (i).
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Deputy Mayor Landry-Altmann will rise and report on any matters discussed during the Closed Session. Council will then consider any resolution emanating from the Closed Session.
September 17, 2019 Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions AC2019-08 to AC2019-09 all of which are found at https://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/?pg=agenda&action=navigator&id=1433&lang=en. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor McIntosh, Chair, Audit Committee.
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September 16, 2019 Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions CS2019-15 to CS2019-18, all of which are found at http://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/?pg=agenda&action=navigator&id=1357&lang=en. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Lapierre, Chair, Community Services Committee.
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September 17, 2019 Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions FA2019-55 to FA2019-59, all of which are found at https://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/?pg=agenda&action=navigator&id=1371&lang=en. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Jakubo, Chair, Finance and Administration Committee.
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September 16, 2019 Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions OP2019-16 to OP2019-18, all of which are found at http://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/?pg=agenda&action=navigator&id=1345&lang=en. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor McIntosh, Chair, Operations Committee.
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September 23, 2019 Council will consider, by way of one resolution, resolutions PL2019-115 to PL2019-121, all of which are found at https://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/?pg=agenda&action=navigator&id=1337&lang=en. Any questions regarding the resolutions should be directed to Councillor Cormier, Chair, Planning Committee.
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Report dated September 23, 2019 from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure regarding Proposed Changes to the Provincial Policy Statement.
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(The Provincial Government is proposing changes to the Provincial Policy Statement. The deadline for comments on the proposed amendments is October 21, 2019. This report provides an overview of the changes.)
(This report provides an update on the new strategic plan and recommendations which respond to Council's direction to consider the inclusion of the concept of Community Vibrancy in the plan.)
(This report provides Council with information regarding Ward Boundary and Governance Reviews.)
(This report describes a capital funding opportunity and seeks Council approval of the projects to be submitted for funding consideration.)
Report dated September 25, 2019 from the General Manager of Corporate Services regarding GSU Shareholder Declaration Recommendation.
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(This report supplements the report entitled “GSU Shareholder Declaration Recommendation” from the General Manager of Corporate Services presented to City Council on June 25, 2019.)
Draft by-laws are available for viewing a week prior to the meeting on the City's website at: https://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca. Approved by-laws are publically posted with the meeting agenda on the day after passage.
The following By-Laws will be read and passed:
2019-159
A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Meeting of October 8th, 2019
2019-160
A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2017-5 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury Respecting the Delegation of Authority to Various Employees of the City
Finance and Administration Committee #FA2019-55
(This by-law amends the Delegation By-law to authorize General Managers to negotiate terms and agreements for the provision of non-routine services on a cost recovery basis and minor housekeeping changes.)
2019-161
A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Payment of Grants from the Healthy Community Initiative Fund, Various Wards
Finance & Administration Committee Resolution #FA2019-56
(This by-law authorizes grants funded through the Healthy Community Initiative Fund for various Wards.)
2019-162
A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Grant to the Clifford and Lily Fielding Charitable Foundation
Community Service Committee Resolution #CS2019-15
(A by-law to pay $25,000 as a grant to the Clifford and Lily Fielding Charitable Foundation as a contribution towards the operating costs of Kivi Park and authorizes the Interim Director of Economic Development to execute a contribution agreement to set out the terms of the grants.)
2019-163
A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Development Charges Deferral Agreement with 2166069 Ontario Inc. Pertaining to Development at 400 Second Avenue, Sudbury
Finance & Administration Committee Resolution #FA2019-59
(This by-law authorizes a Development Charges Deferral Payment Agreement under Section 27 of the Development Charges Act and delegates authority to sign all documents necessary to effect same.)
2019-164
By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-1 being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Roads in the City of Greater Sudbury
City Council Resolution #CC2019-16
(This By-law amends the Traffic and Parking By-law to provide for changes to stops at intersections.)
2019-165Z
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 #PL2019-84
(This by-law rezones the subject property to “RU(93)”, Rural Special and “R1-1”, Low Density Residential One in order to sever a residential lot containing an existing dwelling and to permit a reduced lot frontage for the rural remainder – Marc Bodson & Julie Bodson, 1830 Yorkshire Drive, Val Caron.)
2019-166Z
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 #PL2019-18
(This by-law rezones the subject property to “R2-2(40)”, Low Density Residential Two Special in order to recognize an existing triplex dwelling – Maxime Rivard, 1124 Gordon Avenue, Sudbury.)
2019-167
A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Temporarily Close Certain Sidewalks, Bicycle Lanes, Cycle Tracks and Multi-use Paths in the City of Greater Sudbury during the period from November 1st to April 30th inclusive
Operations Committee Resolution #OP2019-14
(This by-law closes certain sidewalks, bicycle lanes, cycle tracks and multi-use paths in accordance with the Active Transportation Winter Maintenance Policy annually from November 1st to April 30th of the following year.)
Roads Construction and Maintenance Review
As presented by Councillor Signoretti:
WHEREAS rate payers in the City of Greater Sudbury expect maximum benefit from the spending of their tax dollars on road infrastructure;
AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury wishes to earn rate payers’ confidence in its delivery of quality road construction and maintenance standards and designs;
AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury Council wishes to conduct a review of the City’s policies, procedures, standards, design specifications, and inspections as they apply to road construction, reconstruction and maintenance;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a Working Group comprised of two Members of Council (to include Councillor Mark Signoretti and perhaps the Chair of the Operations Committee) together with key senior management and infrastructure department staff be established right away;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Working Group be directed to prepare a report describing terms of reference that identifies service level expectations, assesses current legislation, corporate policies and best practices in relation to current road maintenance practices, all in contemplation of a business case to conduct the work as part of the 2020 budget;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the business case to be presented for Council’s consideration during the 2020 budget deliberations include the option to engage the services of external experts to conduct the review, in consultation with the Working Group.
As presented by Councillor Leduc:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, municipalities can designate business improvement areas with a mandate that includes oversight of the improvement, beautification and maintenance of municipally-owned land, buildings and structures in the area beyond that provided at the expense of the municipality generally and the promotion of the area as a business or shopping area;
AND WHEREAS the Downtown Sudbury Board of Management, which was established by By-law 77-76 Being a By-law of the Corporation of the City of Sudbury to Establish a Board of Management for the Improvement Area for the Central Business District of the City of Sudbury, has supported appeals before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal with regard to the Kingsway Entertainment District project and is a party to litigation against the City of Greater Sudbury;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff present a by-law to amend By-law 77-76, as amended, to prohibit the Board of Management from commencing, maintaining, funding or continuing litigation of any sort against the City of Greater Sudbury and that such prohibition also restrict the Board of Management from commencing, maintaining, funding or continuing any proceedings before the the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal or any other administrative tribunal appointed from time to time to deal with land use matters.
As presented by Councillor Lapierre:
WHEREAS the Valley East area has grown significantly over the years, and as such, traffic flows and volumes have increased proportionately;
AND WHEREAS residents have concerns with accessing and crossing Municipal Road 80 due to the high traffic volumes;
AND WHEREAS several collisions have occurred at the intersection of Municipal Road 80 and Notre-Dame Avenue in Hanmer;
AND WHEREAS Notre Dame Avenue from Dominion Drive to Oscar Street has been approved to be rehabilitated in 2020 and is currently in the detailed design process;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to conduct a review of the Municipal Road 80 corridor from Desmarais Road to Notre Dame Avenue and the Notre Dame Avenue corridor from Municipal Road 80 to Côté Boulevard, to determine the form of traffic control that would be appropriate at each intersection, as well as complete a safety review of the intersections of Notre Dame Avenue at Municipal Road 80 and Notre Dame Avenue at Côté Boulevard and integrate identified improvements into the road rehabilitation project, and bring forward a report to the Operations Committee for information in the second quarter of 2020 with results of the review.