City Council
Agenda

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Tom Davies Square

Mayor Paul Lefebvre, Chair

 

6:00 p.m.  Open Session, Council Chamber / Electronic Participation

 

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Moment of Silent Reflection

3.

Roll Call

4.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

5.

Matters Arising from Hearing Committee

5.1

February 14, 2023

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

6.

Matters Arising from Operations Committee

6.1

February 13, 2023

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.

7.

Managers' Reports

7.1

Approach to a Comprehensive Aquatics Review

This report provides a recommendation regarding an approach to a comprehensive aquatics review which will guide decisions around facility rationalization and modernization.

7.2

Request to Establish Community Action Networks in Dowling and Levack

This report provides a recommendation for the approval to establish two new Community Action Networks (CANS) in Levack and Onaping.

8.

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:

8.1

By-laws 2023-22 to 2023-36

2023-22

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Meeting of February 21, 2023

2023-23

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Deem Lots 174, 175 and 199 to 202 on Plan M-1044 not to be Lots on a Plan of Subdivision for the Purposes of Section 50(3) of the Planning Act

This by-law provides for Lots 174, 175 and 199 to 202 on registered Plan of Subdivision M-1044 be deemed not to be lots within a registered Plan of Subdivision.

2022-24

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Deem Lots 106 and 107 on Plan M-131 not to be Lots on a Plan of Subdivision for the Purposes of Section 50(3) of the Planning Act

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2023-08

This by-law authorizes Lots 106 and 107 on registered Plan of Subdivision M-131 be deemed not to be lots within a registered Plan of Subdivision.

2022-25

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the sale of Vacant Land North of Howey Drive, Sudbury legally described as Part of PIN 73580-0150(LT), Lots 106 and 107, Plan M-131, City of Greater Sudbury to Robert Carpentier

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2023-08

2023-26

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Sale of Vacant Land in Balfour Township Described as PIN 73351-0415(LT), being Part of Lot 8, Concession 4, Township of Balfour, City of Greater Sudbury to Claude Lajoie and Bernadette Lajoie

Planning Committee Meeting Resolution #PL2023-20

2023-27

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Vesting into the City’s Name of Certain Parcels of Vacant Land within the City of Greater Sudbury and to Write Off the Outstanding Taxes for the Properties

Planning Committee Resolution PL2023-25

This by-law authorizes the vesting of twelve properties after a failed tax sale and write-off of outstanding taxes and penalties.

2023-28

A By-Law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize Grants Under the Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan

Planning Committee Resolutions #PL2023-26 and #PL2023-27

This By-law authorizes certain grants under the Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan and authorizes the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure Services to sign the grant agreements with the recipient of the grants.

2023-29

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code of the Former City of Sudbury

City Council Resolution #C2023-17

This by-law increases the number of non-direct Council appointees to the Downtown Sudbury Board of Management for the Central Business District Improvement Area for the term ending November 14, 2026.

2023-30

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Appoint Members to the Downtown Sudbury Board of Management for Central Business District Improvement Area

City Council Resolution #C2023-17

2023-31

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2023-04 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury regarding Committees of Council and Advisory Panels

City Council Resolution #C2023-22

This by-law establishes the Terms of Reference for the Museums and Municipal Heritage Advisory Panel.

2023-32

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Appoint Fence Viewers and Provide for their Remuneration

Nominating Committee Resolution #NC2023-04

This by-law appoints the Fence Viewers for the term ending November 14, 2026 and sets remuneration.

2023-33

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Appoint Valuer of Livestock and Poultry and Provide for Their Remuneration

Nominating Committee Recommendation #NC2023-05

This by-law appoints the Valuer of Livestock and Poultry for the term ending November 14, 2026 and sets remuneration.

2023-34

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Appoint Citizen Members to Certain Boards

Nominating Committee Recommendations #NC2023-07 and #NC2023-09

This by-law appoints citizen members to the Nickel District Conservation Authority and the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts for the term ending November 14, 2026.

2023-35

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Close Part of the Lane East of Martindale Road, Sudbury Described as PIN 73589-0851(LT) being Part of a Lane on Plan M-145, Township of McKim, City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2017-67

This by-law closes up an unopened laneway to make the lands available for sale.

2023-36

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Sale of Part of the Lane East of Martindale Road, Sudbury Described as PIN 73589-0851(LT) being Part of a Lane on Plan M-145, Township of McKim, City of Greater Sudbury to CHC Properties Inc.

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2023-40

9.

Members' Motions

9.1

Motion for Renumeration of the Mayor

As presented by Mayor Lefebvre:

WHEREAS pursuant to By-Law 2018-145, being a by-law respecting the remuneration of members of Council of the City of Greater Sudbury, the base remuneration for the office of Mayor is currently in the amount of $179,429.67;

AND WHEREAS Mayor Lefebvre, as part of his campaign, stated that if elected he would reduce the remuneration for the office of Mayor;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to present a bylaw amendment to adjust the Mayor’s base remuneration for the 2023 calendar year to the amount of $143,000 to be effective on February 21, 2023. 

9.2

Request for Ontario Health & Safety Updates to Council

As presented by Councillors Parent and Signoretti:

WHEREAS the City of Great Sudbury is committed to accident and illness prevention through the integration of health and safety considerations into all planning, operational and department activities;

AND WHEREAS Section 32 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Duties of directors and officers of a corporation) states that “Every director and every officer of a corporation shall take all reasonable care to ensure that the corporation complies with: (a) this Act and the regulations; (b) orders and requirements of inspectors and Directors; and (c) orders of the Minister”.

AND WHEREAS the City Council wishes to support staff in creating and maintaining a workplace culture dedicated to ensuring a healthy, safe, and prosperous community.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare and present a quarterly report to City Council which will include:

1. the City’s Occupational Health and Safety performance;
2. a summary of reported critical injuries (as defined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act);
3. a summary of orders issued by inspectors and the Minister, including how many have been abated and how many re outstanding;
4. a summary with any data analysis and remedial action planned;
5. an update on relevant initiatives that ensure that the corporation complies with the Act and regulations; and
6. an update on other initiatives that are intended to mitigate Occupational Health and Safety risks in our workplaces.

9.3

Request to Amend Clearing of Yards By-law to Allow for No Mow May

As presented by Councillors McIntosh and Sizer:

WHEREAS bees and native pollinators are experiencing population decline worldwide due to habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change and other factors;

AND WHEREAS pollinators are essential for healthy biodiversity, ecosystem and food sources;

AND WHEREAS many municipalities across Canada are showing support for bees and other pollinators by protecting their natural habitat;

AND WHEREAS supporting pollinators fosters environmental awareness and sustainability, and increases interactions and engagement among community stewards;

AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury recognizes the climate crisis and supports the implementation of the Greater Sudbury Food Strategy, Biodiversity Plan, Community Energy and Emissions Plan and EarthCare Sudbury Action Plan and their efforts to protect and enhance our food system, ecosystem and overall sustainability and resilience;

AND WHEREAS studies show that monoculture lawns are detrimental to the biodiversity of pollinators and that allowing spring flowers to bloom and changing a mowing regime can increase biodiversity of ground cover, which includes edible species and flowering plants for pollinators;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff, in support of No Mow May, to present a by-law at the March 21st, 2023 City Council meeting to amend Part 3, Section 5 and Part 4, Section 13 of By-law 2009-101 to Require the Clearing of Yards and Certain Vacant Lots, as amended, to read as follows:

Part 3 - Yard Maintenance

Grass

5.  No owner shall fail to cut any grass, weeds or wild vegetation growing on his or her yard that exceeds 20 centimetres in height "from June 1st to December 1st".

Part 4 – Vacant Land and Vacant Lots

Grass

13.  No owner shall fail to cut any grass, weeds or wild vegetation growing on his or her vacant lot that exceeds 20 centimetres in height “from June 1st to December 1st.”

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to work with community partners to promote No Mow May.

10.

Correspondence for Information Only

10.1

Core Services Review Update

This report describes the status of opportunities identified in the 2020 Core Services Review.

11.

Addendum

12.

Civic Petitions 

13.

Question Period

14.

Adjournment