Minutes

For the City Council Meeting

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

2:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Tom Davies Square

Present (Mayor and Councillors)

• Councillor Signoretti, 
• Councillor Vagnini, 
• Councillor Montpellier, 
• Councillor McCausland, 
• Councillor Kirwan, 
• Councillor Lapierre, 
• Councillor Sizer, 
• Councillor McIntosh, 
• Councillor Cormier, 
• Councillor Leduc, 
• Councillor Landry-Altmann, 
• and Mayor Bigger 

Absent

• Councillor Jakubo 

City Officials

• Ed Archer, Chief Administrative Officer, 
• Tony Cecutti, General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, 
• Steve Jacques, General Manager of Community Development, 
• Marie Litalien, Director of Communications & Community Engagements, 
• Ian Wood, Executive Director of Strategic Initatives and Citizen Services, 
• Meredith Armstrong, Director of Economic Development, 
• Kelly Gravelle, Deputy City Solicitor, 
• Ron Foster, Auditor General, 
• Jim Lister, Acting Manager of Financial Services, 
• David Shelsted, Director of Engineering Services, 
• Hugh Kruzel, Chief of Staff, 
• Eric Labelle, City Solicitor and Clerk, 
• Christine Hodgins, Legislative Compliance Coordinator, 
• Anyse Vermette, Legislative Compliance Coordinator, 
• and Erin Foreshew, Clerk's Services Assistant 

His Worship Mayor Brian Bigger, In the Chair

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting commenced at 12:30 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:

• Moved By Mayor Bigger
  Seconded By Councillor McCausland

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with the (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding property on Highway 17 West, Worthington in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c)

• Rules of Procedure

  The following amendment was presented:

  CC2022-172-A1
  Moved By Councillor McIntosh
  Seconded By Councillor Leduc

  THAT the resolution be amended to include the following:

  "And one (1) Solicitor/Client Privileged, Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive Position / Negotiations) item regarding the Event Centre in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(f) and (i).”

  CARRIED

• The resolution as amended was presented:

  CC2022-172
  Moved By Mayor Bigger
  Seconded By Councillor McCausland

  As Amended:

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with the (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding property on Highway 17 West, Worthington in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c). And one (1) Solicitor/Client Privileged, Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive Position / Negotiations) item regarding the Event Centre in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(f) and (i).

  CARRIED

  City Council moved into closed session at 12:35 p.m.

  
  

4.

Recess

At 3:01 p.m., Council recessed.

5.

Open Session

At 3:20 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.

Community Delegations

9.1

Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association

Bela Ravi, President, Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association provided an electronic presentation regarding an update on their achievements for information only.

Rules of Procedure

Councillor Landry-Altman moved to alter the order of the agenda to deal with Member's Motions, commencing with 21.2,  following the Community Delegation.

CARRIED BY TWO THIRDS MAJORITY

10.

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 item regarding property on Highway 17 West, Worthington in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c). And one (1) Solicitor/Client Privileged, Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive Position / Negotiations) item regarding the Event Centre in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(f) and (i). Direction was given to staff regarding the first matter.

11.

Matters Arising from Audit Committee

11.1

June 21, 2022

Councillor McIntosh, as Chair of the Audit Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Audit Committee meeting of June 21, 2022.

The following resolution was presented:

• CC2022-179
  Moved By Councillor McIntosh
  Seconded By Councillor Cormier

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Audit Committee resolution AC2022-7 from the meeting of June 21, 2022.

  CARRIED

  The resolutions for the June 21, 2022 Audit Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

  
  

12.

Matters Arising from Community Services Committee

12.1

June 20, 2022

Councillor McCausland, as Chair of the Community Services Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Community Services Committee meeting of June 20, 2022.

The following resolution was presented:

• CC2022-180
  Moved By Councillor McCausland
  Seconded By Mayor Bigger

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Community Services Committee resolutions CS2022-4 to CS2022-6 from the meetings of June 20, 2022.

  CARRIED

  The resolutions for the June 20, 2022 Community Services Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

  
  

12.2

July 11, 2022

Councillor McCausland, as Chair of the Community Services Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Community Services Committee meeting of July 11, 2022.

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2022-181
  Moved By Councillor McCausland
  Seconded By Councillor Lapierre

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Community Services Committee resolution CS2022-07 of the meeting of July 11, 2022.

  CARRIED

  The resolutions for the July 11, 2022 Community Services Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

  
  

13.

Matters Arising from Emergency Services Committee

13.1

June 22, 2022

Councillor Lapierre, as Chair of the Emergency Services Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Emergency Services Committee meeting of June 22, 2022.

 

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2022-182
  Moved By Councillor Lapierre
  Seconded By Councillor McIntosh

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Emergency Services Committee resolutions ES2022-2 to ES2022-3 from the meeting of June 22, 2022.

  CARRIED

  The resolutions for the June 22, 2022 Emergency Services Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

  
  

14.

Matters Arising from Finance and Administration Committee

14.1

July 12, 2022

Councillor McIntosh, as Vice-Chair of the Finance and Administration Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Finance and Administration Committee meeting of July 12, 2022.

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2022-183
  Moved By Councillor McIntosh
  Seconded By Councillor Cormier

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2022-40 to FA2022-42 from the meeting of July 12, 2022.

  CARRIED

  The resolutions for the July 12, 2022 Finance and Administration Committee meeting can be found at:https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas 

  
  

15.

Matters Arising from Hearing Committee

15.1

June 22, 2022

Councillor Signoretti, as Chair of the Hearing Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Hearing Committee meeting of June 22, 2022.

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2022-184
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Leduc

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Hearing Committee resolution HC2022-3 from the meeting of June 22, 2022.

  CARRIED

  The resolutions for the June 22, 2022 Hearing Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

  
  

16.

Matters Arising from Operations Committee

16.1

June 20, 2022

Councillor McIntosh, as Chair of the Operations Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Operations Committee meeting of June 20, 2022.

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2022-185
  Moved By Councillor McIntosh
  Seconded By Councillor Signoretti

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolutions OP2022-16 to OP2022-19 from the meeting of June 20, 2022.

  CARRIED

  The resolutions for the June 20, 2022 Operations Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

  
  

16.2

July 11, 2022

Councillor McIntosh, as Chair of the Operatons Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Operations Committee meeting of July 11, 2022.

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2022-186
  Moved By Councillor McIntosh
  Seconded By Councillor Signoretti

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolutions OP2022-20 to OP2022-24 from the meeting of July 11, 2022.

  CARRIED

  The resolutions for the July 11, 2022 Operations Committee meeting can be found at:

  https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

  
  

17.

Matters Arising from Planning Committee

17.1

June 27, 2022

Councillor Kirwan, as Chair of the Planning Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Planning Committee meeting of June 27, 2022.

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2022-187
  Moved By Councillor Kirwan
  Seconded By Councillor McCausland

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-84 to PL2022-86 and PL2022-88 to PL2022-91 from the meeting of June 27, 2022.

  CARRIED

  The resolutions for the June 27 ,2022 Planning Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

  
  

17.2

July 11, 2022

Councillor Kirwan, as Chair of the Planning Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Planning Committee meeting of July 11, 2022.

• The following resolution as presented:

  CC2022-188
  Moved By Councillor Kirwan
  Seconded By Councillor McCausland

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-92 to PL2022-100 and PL2022-102 to PL2022-103 from the meeting of July 11, 2022.

  CARRIED

  The resolutions for the June 27 ,2022 Planning Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

  
  

18.

Consent Agenda

The following resolution was presented:

• CC2022-189
  Moved By Mayor Bigger
  Seconded By Councillor Lapierre

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda item 18.1.1.

  CARRIED

  The following is the Consent Agenda item:

  
  

18.1

Adoption of Minutes

That the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda item 18.1.1.

18.1.1

City Council Minutes of May 31, 2022

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2022-190
  Moved By Mayor Bigger
  Seconded By Councillor Lapierre

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of May 31, 2022.

  Rules of Procedure

  A Recorded Vote was held:

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

  CARRIED (12 to 0)
• Moved By Mayor Bigger
  Seconded By Councillor Lapierre

  Motion for Deferral

  Councillor Leduc moved to defer this item.

  Rules of Procedure

  A Recorded Vote was Held

  YEAS: (1)	Councillor Leduc
  NAYS: (11)	Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
  Absent (1)	Councillor Jakubo

  CARRIED (1 to 11)

19.

Managers' Reports

19.1

Social Media Policy for Members of Council and Local Boards

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2022-191
  Moved By Councillor Kirwan
  Seconded By Councillor Lapierre

  THAT the Council for the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to present a bylaw to amend the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards to include a social media policy as outlined in the report entitled “Social Media Policy for Members of Council and Local Boards”, from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the City Council meeting on June 28, 2022.

• Motion for Deferral

  Councillor Leduc moved to defer this item.

  Rules of procedure

  A Recorded Vote was held:

  YEAS: (1)	Councillor Leduc
  NAYS: (11)	Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
  Absent (1)	Councillor Jakubo

  DEFEATED (1 to 11)

• The following resolution as presented:

  CC2022-191
  Moved By Councillor Kirwan
  Seconded By Councillor Lapierre

  THAT the Council for the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to present a bylaw to amend the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards to include a social media policy as outlined in the report entitled “Social Media Policy for Members of Council and Local Boards”, from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the City Council meeting on June 28, 2022.

  CARRIED

19.2

Greater Sudbury Event Centre Update

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2022-192
  Moved By Mayor Bigger
  Seconded By Councillor Montpellier

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Greater Sudbury Event Centre Budget as outlined in the report entitled “Greater Sudbury Event Centre Project Update”, from the Chief Administrative Officer, presented at the City Council meeting on July 12, 2022, with a total budget of $215 million, comprising the following elements:
  a. Construction of the Event Centre building and associated exclusive siteworks, including
  dedicated parking and Festival Square with an estimated construction cost of $186.1 million,
  including a project allowances budget of $31.6 million.
  b. Phase 2 Design Development and ongoing costs of $3.0 million.
  c. The City of Greater Sudbury’s portion of shared site development costs, estimated at $21.3
  million
  d. Costs to date of $3.8 million
  e. HST Costs of $0.4 million

• Rules of Procedure

  Councillor Leduc presented the following amendment:

  CC2022-192-A1
  Moved By Councillor Leduc
  Seconded By Councillor Kirwan

  THAT Resolution #1 be amended by deleting the current language and substituting the following:

  “THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to proceed to Phase 2 of the Greater Sudbury Event Centre Progressive Design Build process and engage the Preferred Proponent in a process that results in a Firm Target Price and a total project budget of $150 million; and

  THAT staff report back with the results of this effort, including an assessment of the revised plan to produce the project’s desired community outcomes, no later than Q1 2023 and that Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, from the report entitled Greater Sudbury Event Centre Update, be deferred to this same meeting.”

  Rules of Procedure 

  A Recorded Vote was held

  YEAS: (2)	Councillor Kirwan, and Councillor Leduc
  NAYS: (10)	Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
  Absent (1)	Councillor Jakubo

  DEFEATED (2 to 10)
• Proceed Past Three Hours

  Rules of Procedure

  A Recorded Vote was held:

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

  CARRIED (12 to 0)

• The original resolution was presented:

  CC2022-192
  Moved By Mayor Bigger
  Seconded By Councillor Montpellier

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Greater Sudbury Event Centre Budget as outlined in the report entitled “Greater Sudbury Event Centre Project Update”, from the Chief Administrative Officer, presented at the City Council meeting on July 12, 2022, with a total budget of $215 million, comprising the following elements:
  a. Construction of the Event Centre building and associated exclusive siteworks, including
  dedicated parking and Festival Square with an estimated construction cost of $186.1 million,
  including a project allowances budget of $31.6 million.
  b. Phase 2 Design Development and ongoing costs of $3.0 million.
  c. The City of Greater Sudbury’s portion of shared site development costs, estimated at $21.3
  million
  d. Costs to date of $3.8 million
  e. HST Costs of $0.4 million

  Rules of Procedure

  An Electronic Recorded Vote was held:

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

  DEFEATED (0 to 12)

• The following resolution was presented

  CC2022-193
  Moved By Councillor Leduc
  Seconded By Councillor Montpellier

  THAT the financing plan for the Greater Sudbury Event Centre for a project budget of $215 million include consolidated municipal debt instruments totaling $205 million, with a repayment plan for additional debt funded from the following sources:
  a. Event Centre revenue sources – 20%
  b. Municipal Tax Levy – 80%

  Rules of Procedure

  A Recorded Vote was held:

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

  DEFEATED (0 to 12)

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2022-194
  Moved By Councillor Leduc
  Seconded By Councillor Montpellier

  THAT authority be delegated to the General Manager of Corporate Services to secure debt in the amount of $115 million, for a 30 year term.

  Rules of Procedure

  A Recorded Vote was held:

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

  DEFEATED (0 to 11)

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2022-195
  Moved By Councillor Leduc
  Seconded By Councillor Montpellier

  THAT subject to execution of the KED Project Completion Agreement, the City of Greater Sudbury approves September 15, 2022 as the commencement date for site preparation. 

  Rules of Procedure

  A Recorded Vote was held:

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

  DEFEATED (0 to 11)

20.

By-laws

The following resolution was presented:

• CC2022-196
  Moved By Mayor Bigger
  Seconded By Councillor Montpellier

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2022-116 to By-law 2022-121.

  CARRIED

  The following are the By-laws:

  
  

20.1

By-laws 2022-116 to 2022-121

2022-116

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Special Meetings of June 28^th, 2022 and
its Regular Meeting of July 12^th, 2022

2022-117

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 #FA2022-30
This by-law authorizes grants funded through the Healthy Community Initiative Fund for various wards.

2022-118

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Delegate Certain Authority to the Chief Administrative Officer During the Election Period. Refer to Report under Correspondent for Information Only.
This by-law is to ensure certain actions of Council not be delayed during the election period pursuant to Section 275, Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 C.25.

2022-119

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Purchase of 203 Shaughnessy Street, Sudbury described as PIN 73584-0233 (LT), Lot 242, Plan 2SA, Township of McKim from Prime Property Inc.
Planning Committee Resolution #PL2022-64

2022-120

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2019-191 being a By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury to Appoint Members to the Downtown Sudbury Board of Management for Central Business District Improvement AreaCity Council Resolution #CC2022-170

2022-121

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Sale of Vacant Land East of Belisle Drive, in the Valley East Industrial Park Described as Part of PINs 73501-2249(LT) and PIN 73501-2247(LT), being Parts 1, 2 and 3 on 53R-21683 to 1000048102 Ontario Limited
Planning Committee Meeting Resolution #PL2022-22

21.

Members' Motions

21.1

Request for Quarterly Updates on Status of Efforts to Support Newcomers and Displaced People

The following resolution was presented:

• CC2022-174
  Moved By Councillor McIntosh
  Seconded By Councillor Landry-Altmann

  WHEREAS Greater Sudbury is building and fostering a welcoming city that offers outstanding opportunity, wellness and value; 

  AND WHEREAS conflict and climate emergencies have displaced communities globally and Canada is positioned as a safe and desirable destination for many families; 

  AND WHEREAS Greater Sudbury is a community that has welcomed newcomers since its earliest days; 

  AND WHEREAS more recently conflict in Ukraine and in other regions has spurred calls for support from the City, community organizations and service agencies to assist incoming displaced individuals and families to rebuild homes, find jobs and support their children here in our community;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to provide quarterly updates to Council on the status of efforts to support newcomers and displaced peoples in our community as part of regular reporting.        

  CARRIED

21.2

Request for Business Case for Grant to Sudbury Multicultural & Folk Arts Association

The following resolution was presented: 

• CC2022-173
  Moved By Councillor Landry-Altmann
  Seconded By Councillor McIntosh

  WHEREAS Greater Sudbury is one of the most diverse, multilingual, and multicultural communities in Canada;

  AND WHEREAS immigration is a stated priority of the City and a crucial component of the community's workforce development, talent attraction and investment attraction goals;

  AND WHEREAS newcomers must be supported in their integration process into the community and the successful retention of these new residents depends on a strong network of settlement organizations and service providers;

  AND WHEREAS the Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association

  (SMFAA) provides support and services for the settlement of newcomers with programming including adapting to life in Northern Ontario, language training, translation services, cross-cultural education and vocational counselling and is a member of the Local Immigration Partnership and a part of Greater Sudbury's extensive network of organizations, agencies and institutions providing settlement services;

  AND WHEREAS SMFAA has sought and received one-time grants from the City of Greater Sudbury in past years and requires permanent, sustainable operational funding to continue its work over the long term;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff, subject to a business plan presented by SMFAA that illustrates its approach for organizational and financial sustainability, to present a business case for Council's consideration during its 2023 budget deliberations to provide an annual operating grant to the Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association that includes requirements for service planning and results reporting.

  Rules of Procedure

  A Recorded Vote was held:

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

  CARRIED (12 to 0)

21.3

Request for Business Case for Onaping Falls Community Centre Facility Upgrades and Repairs

The following resolution was presented:

• CC2022-175
  Moved By Councillor Montpellier
  Seconded By Mayor Bigger

  WHEREAS the Onaping Falls Community Centre offers a number of leisure and recreation programs, some free of charge;

  AND WHEREAS local residents rely on this facility for safe, inclusive, accessible and affordable play opportunities to support the well-being of families and individuals of all ages;

  AND WHEREAS the Onaping Falls Community Centre is in need of some crucial repairs and maintenance including the building's roof and windows to name a few, in order to extend its life expectancy;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a business case for Council's consideration during the 2023 budget deliberations to fund the facility upgrades and repairs identified for the Onaping Falls Community Centre in the Building Condition Assessments

  CARRIED

21.4

Request for Unauthorized Area Parking By-law

The following resolution was presented:

• CC2022-176
  Moved By Councillor Landry-Altmann
  Seconded By Councillor Sizer

  WHEREAS section 100.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality may, in respect of land not owned or occupied by the municipality, regulate or prohibit the parking or leaving of motor vehicles without the consent of the owner of the land;

  AND WHEREAS section 128 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a local municipality may prohibit and regulate with respect to public nuisances, including matters that, in the opinion of Council are or could become public nuisances;

  AND WHEREAS in the opinion of Council for the City of Greater Sudbury, the act of parking, standing or stopping a vehicle on a front yard, side yard or boulevard is or could become a public nuisance;

  AND WHEREAS section 425 of the Municipal Act, 2001 establishes that any person who contravenes any by-law of the municipality is guilty of an offence;

  AND WHEREAS section 439 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that the owner of a vehicle is guilty of an offence even if the owner is not the driver of the vehicle, where a vehicle has been left parked, stopped or standing in contravention of a by-law;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff present a by-law for Council’s consideration that regulates parking in unauthorized areas, namely in front and side yards, except as otherwise permitted by the City’s Zoning By-law, within the City of Greater Sudbury at the August 9, 2022 meeting of City Council.
   

  CARRIED

21.5

Request for deferral of Sparks Street Project

The following resolution was presented:

• CC2022-177
  Moved By Councillor Landry-Altmann
  Seconded By Mayor Bigger

  WHEREAS a watermain replacement and road rehabilitation project on Sparks Street between Roy Avenue and Barrydowne Road is scheduled to commence this summer;

  AND WHEREAS the project design does not contemplate urbanization or a complete street design with sidewalk;

  AND WHEREAS residents of the area wish to have a sidewalk on the north side of the street instead of the open ditches;

  AND WHEREAS public consultation on the Complete Street Design Guidelines is currently underway;

  AND WHEREAS the Sparks Street project should be reviewed through the Complete Streets lens before proceeding;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to delay the project, cancel the tender for the Sparks Street watermain replacement and road rehabilitation project and work on a design which contemplates the Complete Street Guidelines;

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to present a report to the Operations Committee to explain the impacts of urbanizing the project, seek additional funding for the project through the 2023 Budget and retender the project in 2023.

  CARRIED

21.6

Request for Policy Regarding Community Signs

The following resolution was presented:

• CC2022-178
  Moved By Councillor McCausland
  Seconded By Councillor Montpellier

  WHEREAS there are a variety of different community signs across Greater Sudbury that were created by the former municipalities that make up our City;

  WHEREAS there is no established framework for maintenance, renewal, or updating of community signs, despite them contributing to the identity and pride of our community of communities; 

  AND WHEREAS the development of visually-appealing community signs offers opportunities for people to feel connection with their neighbourhood, and can also provide tourism assets for promotion of our City;

  THEREFORE, be it resolved that staff of the City of Greater Sudbury be directed to develop a framework and associated policies for community signs on municipal land that addresses the desires of community groups to maintain, renew and update existing community signs or to create new community signage, and that staff bring a report with recommendations and potential bylaw amendments to Council in Q2 of 2023; 

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, in the interim and while that framework is being developed, staff be directed to work with the Azilda Community Action Network in support of the creation of a new community sign in Azilda, pending the approval of their Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) funding application of $22,000 and the confirmation of an appropriate regular sign maintenance funding plan.

  CARRIED

22.

Correspondence for Information Only

22.1

Indigenous Relations Update

For Information Only.

22.2

By-law Delegating Authority to CAO During Election Period

For Information Only.

23.

Addendum

No Addendum was presented.

24.

Civic Petitions 

Councillor Montpellier submitted a petition to the City Clerk. The petition is regarding a request that the Dowling Leisure Centre stay open year round.

25.

Question Period

No Questions were asked.

26.

Adjournment

Mayor Bigger moved to adjourn the meeting. Time: 6:38 p.m.

CARRIED