Minutes

For the City Council Meeting

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

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

Tom Davies Square

Present (Mayor and Councillors)

• Councillor Signoretti, 
• Councillor Benoit, 
• Councillor Brabant, 
• Councillor Fortin, 
• Councillor Parent, 
• Councillor Lapierre, 
• Councillor Labbée, 
• Councillor Sizer, 
• Councillor McIntosh, 
• Councillor Cormier, 
• Councillor Leduc, 
• Councillor Landry-Altmann, 
• and Mayor Lefebvre 

City Officials

• Ed Archer, Chief Administrative Officer, 
• Kevin Fowke, General Manager of Corporate Services, 
• Steve Jacques, General Manager of Community Development, 
• Joseph Nicholls, General Manager of Community Safety, 
• Marie Litalien, Director of Communications & Community Engagements, 
• Meredith Armstrong, Director of Economic Development, 
• Kris Longston, Director of Planning Services, 
• Tyler Campbell, Director of Children and Social Services, 
• Nathan Melin, Deputy Fire Chief, 
• Kelly Gravelle, Deputy City Solicitor, 
• Ron Foster, Auditor General, 
• Liisa Lenz, Manager of Financial Planning and Budgeting, 
• Gail Spencer, Manager of Housing Stability & Home Community Development, 
• Cindi Briscoe, Manager of Housing Services, 
• Stephanie Poirier, Senior Planner, 
• Dawn Noel de Tilly, Chief of Staff, 
• Eric Labelle, City Solicitor and Clerk, 
• Regina Sgueglia, Clerk's Services Assistant, 
• Cassandra Pierobon, Clerk's Services Assistant, 
• and Rory Whitehouse, Clerk's Services Assistant 

His Worship Mayor Paul Lefebvre, In the Chair

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting commenced at 4:30 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:

  CC2024-119
  Moved By Mayor Lefebvre
  Seconded By Councillor Signoretti

  Resolution to move to Closed Session to deal with one Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive Position/Negotiations) item regarding an opportunity for business attraction in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(i).

  CARRIED

  At 4:32 p.m., Council moved into Closed Session. 

  
  

4.

Recess

At 4:46 p.m., Council recessed

5.

Open Session 

The meeting commenced at 6:00 p.m.

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

Accessibility Advisory Panel

Councillor Landry-Altmann and Alicia Chenier, Vice-Chair, Accessibility Advisory Panel, provided presentations on the history and activities of the Accessibility Advisory Panel as well as its annual update.

19.

Members' Motions

19.2

Request for Accessibility Consultation Policy

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-120
  Moved By Councillor Landry-Altmann
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury is committed to and will continue to work towards making its facilities, programs and services accessible to all citizens;

  AND WHEREAS it is the goal of the City of Greater Sudbury to ensure an “inclusive and accessible community for all residents, while maintaining the respect and dignity of every person that works, lives, visits and plays in our City” as stated in the City of Greater Sudbury 2015-2018 and 2019-2027 Corporate Strategic Plan;

  AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury 2022-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan demonstrates the City’s commitment to build upon its previous Accessibility and Corporate Strategic Plans to ensure it is offering its citizens accessible customer services, accessible community mobility, access to recreation, accessible transportation, accessibility educational awareness and accessible communication strategies that will assist the City in achieving its long-term goals that align with the provincial legislation of an accessible Ontario by 2025;

  AND WHEREAS The City of Greater Sudbury continues to develop policies and procedures as required by the legislation to ensure the accessible and equitable delivery of municipal programs, services, and facilities;

  AND WHEREAS in order to not only meet but exceed our goal of ensuring an inclusive and accessible community for all, assistance from and consultation with the Accessibility Advisory Panel for all new projects, programs and services should be a fundamental part of the planning process at the outset and throughout;

  AND WHEREAS every project, program and service should be viewed through an accessibility lens;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to prepare an accessibility consultation policy for City Council’s review and approval by the end of September, 2024. 

  YEAS: (13)

  Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Labbée, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant

  CARRIED (13 to 0)

  Council recessed at 6:39 p.m.

  Council reconvened at 6:44 p.m.

  
  

9.

Community Delegations

9.2

Downtown Sudbury BIA

Kendra MacIsaac and Jeff MacIntyre,Co-Chairs, Downtown Sudbury BIA, provided a presentation regarding an annual update for the BIA.

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 Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive Position/Negotiations) item regarding an opportunity for business attraction in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(i).

No recommendation emanated from the meeting. 

11.

Matters Arising from Community and Emergency Services Committee

11.1

May 21, 2024

Councillor Lapierre, as Chair of the Community  and Emergency Services Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting of May 21, 2024

The resolutions for the May 21, 2024 Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-121
  Moved By Councillor Lapierre
  Seconded By Councillor Parent

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Community and Emergency Services Committee resolutions CES2024-14 to CES2024-17 from the meeting of May 21, 2024.

  CARRIED

12.

Matters Arising from Operations Committee

12.1

May 21, 2024

Councillor Signoretti, as Chair of the Operations Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Operations Committee meeting of May 21, 2024.

The resolutions for the May 21, 2024 Operations Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-122
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Parent

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolutions OP2024-09 to OP2024-13 and OP2024-15 from the meeting of May 21, 2024.

  CARRIED

• Councillor Signoretti requested that Operations Committee resolution OP2024-14 be pulled and dealt with separately.

  Resolution No. OP2024-14 was carried at the Operations Committee on May 21, 2024: 

  CC2024-123
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Parent

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a business case for the implementation of an annual proactive responsible pet ownership communication strategy and public education campaign as outlined in the report entitled “Review of the Animal Control Bylaw Related to Dog
  Attacks” from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the Operations Committee meeting on May 21, 2024.

• Rules of Procedure

  Councillor Signoretti moved to amend the resolution.

  OP2024-123-A1
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Parent

  That resolution OP2024-14 be amended by replacing it with the following text:

  That the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to implement an annual proactive responsible pet ownership communication strategy and public education campaign as a trial for the years 2024 and 2025 as outlined in the report entitled “Review of the Animal Control Bylaw Related to Dog Attacks” from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the Operations Committee meeting on May 21, 2024 with funding for 2024 and 2025 in the anticipated annual amount of $20,000 to $30,000 to be from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve;

  And that staff prepare a business case for funding of the campaign beyond 2025 together with information regarding the effectiveness of the trial.

• Rules of Procedure

  Councillor Sizer requested that the following friendly amendment be considered: That increased fines collected be used to replenish the reserve fund.

  Councillor Signoretti, as mover, agreed with the amendment.

  The following amendment with the inclusion of the friendly amendment was presented: 

  CC2024-123-A1
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Parent

  That resolution OP2024-14 be amended by replacing it with the following text:

  That the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to implement an annual proactive responsible pet ownership communication strategy and public education campaign as a trial for the years 2024 and 2025 as outlined in the report entitled “Review of the Animal Control Bylaw Related to Dog Attacks” from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the Operations Committee meeting on May 21, 2024 with funding for 2024 and 2025 in the anticipated annual amount of $20,000 to $30,000 to be from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve with any increased fines paid being used to replenish the amounts taken from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve;

  And that staff prepare a business case for funding of the campaign beyond 2025 together with information regarding the effectiveness of the trial.

  CARRIED

• The following main resolution as amended was presented:

  CC2024-123
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Parent

  As Amended:

  That the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to implement an annual proactive responsible pet ownership communication strategy and public education campaign as a trial for the years 2024 and 2025 as outlined in the report entitled “Review of the Animal Control Bylaw Related to Dog Attacks” from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the Operations Committee meeting on May 21, 2024 with funding for 2024 and 2025 in the anticipated annual amount of $20,000 to $30,000 to be from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve with any increased fines paid being used to replenish the amounts taken from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve;

  And that staff prepare a business case for funding of the campaign beyond 2025 together with information regarding the effectiveness of the trial.

  CARRIED

13.

Matters Arising from Finance and Administration Committee

13.1

May 22, 2024

Councillor McIntosh, as Chair of the Finance and Administration Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Finance and Administration Committee meeting of May 22, 2024.

The resolutions for the May 22, 2024 Finance and Administration Committee meeting can be found at:https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas 

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-124
  Moved By Councillor McIntosh
  Seconded By Councillor Cormier

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2024-13 to FA2024-17 from the meeting of May 22, 2024.

  CARRIED

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-125
  Moved By Councillor Fortin
  Seconded By Councillor Labbée

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to include a three-year development charge moratorium (exemption) on Semi-Detached developments in the Development Charges By-law to be presented at the June 11, 2024, City Council meeting.

  YEAS: (8)	Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Labbée, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant
  NAYS: (5)	Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann

  CARRIED (8 to 5)

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-126
  Moved By Mayor Lefebvre
  Seconded By Councillor Signoretti

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to include a four year phased-in increase to the Industrial and Non-Industrial development charge rates in the Development Charges By-law to be presented at the June 11, 2024, City Council meeting and as described in the report entitled “Development Charges By-law” presented by the General Manager of Corporate Services at the Finance and Administration Committee meeting on May 22, 2024.

  YEAS: (13)

  Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Benoit, Councillor Brabant, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Labbée, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, and Mayor Lefebvre

  CARRIED (13 to 0)

14.

Matters Arising from Planning Committee

14.1

May 27, 2024

Councillor Cormier, as Chair of the Planning Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Planning Committee meeting of May 27, 20234.

The resolutions for the May 27, 2024 Planning Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-127
  Moved By Councillor Cormier
  Seconded By Councillor Lapierre

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2024-71 to PL2024-83 from the meeting of May 27, 2024.

  CARRIED

15.

Consent Agenda

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-128
  Moved By Councillor Brabant
  Seconded By Councillor Parent

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda item 10.1.1.

  CARRIED

  The following are the Consent Agenda items:

  
  

15.1

Adoption of Minutes

15.1.1

Planning Committee Minutes of April 15, 2024

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-129
  Moved By Councillor Brabant
  Seconded By Councillor Parent

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of April 15, 2024.

  CARRIED

16.

Presentations

At 8:01 p.m. Council recessed.

At 8:06 p.m. Council reconvened.

16.1

Roadmap to End Homelessness by 2030

Tyler Cambell, Director of Children and Social Services provided an electronic presentation regarding the Roadmap to End Homelessness by 2030 as requested by City Council resolution CC2023-239.

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-130
  Moved By Councillor Parent
  Seconded By Councillor Fortin

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopt the Roadmap to End Homelessness by 2030 as the official plan to prevent, address, and end homelessness in the City of Greater Sudbury.

  AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to develop relevant business cases including comprehensive funding and advocacy strategies based on the Roadmap to End Homelessness by 2030 recommendations and deliver to City Council as part of the 2025 Budget process.

  YEAS: (13)

  Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Benoit, Councillor Brabant, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Labbée, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Mayor Lefebvre

  CARRIED (13 to 0)

  Rules of Procedure

  Mayor Lefebvre moved that the meeting proceed past the hour of 9:00 p.m.

  CARRIED BY TWO-THIRDS

  
  

17.

Managers' Reports

17.1

Community Housing and Renewal Strategy 2024-2025 and Housing Services Program Updates

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-131
  Moved By Councillor Cormier
  Seconded By Councillor McIntosh

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Investment Plan for COCHI, OPHI and COHB planned allocations as outlined in the report entitled “Community Housing Renewal Strategy 2024-2025”, from the General Manager of Community Development, presented at City Council meeting on May 28, 2024.

  CARRIED

17.2

Sign By-law Housekeeping Amendment Report

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-132
  Moved By Councillor Cormier
  Seconded By Councillor McIntosh

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approve the recommendations as outlined in the report titled ‘Sign By-law Housekeeping Amendment Report’, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure presented at the City Council meeting on May 28^th, 2024;

  AND THAT staff be directed to amend the sign by-law accordingly.

  CARRIED

18.

By-laws

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2024-133
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Parent

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2024-82 to By-law 2024-91Z.

  CARRIED

18.1

By-laws 2024-82 to 2024-91Z

The following are the by-laws:

2024-82

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Meeting of May 28, 2024

2024-83

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the General Manager of Corporate Services to Secure Debt Financing to Support the Downtown Event Centre Financing Requirements

City Council Resolution #CC2024-78

This By-law delegates authority to negotiate terms and sign documentation to obtain financing to support the Downtown Event Centre pending approval of such financing terms by Council.

2024-84

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Write-Off for Accounting Purposes Outstanding Provincial Offences Fines Deemed Uncollectible

City Council Resolution #CC2024-96

This by-law authorizes the write-off, for accounting purposes, of $148,176.67 in uncollectible POA fines.

2024-85

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Payment of Grants from the Healthy Community Initiative Fund, Various Wards

Community and Emergency Services Committee Resolutions #CES2024-09 and #CES2023-19

This by-law authorizes grants funded through the Healthy Community Initiative Fund for various Wards.

2024-86

By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Close Part of Unopened Carina Drive in Hanmer Described as Part of PIN 73508-1160(LT) being Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 53R-22011

Planning Committee Resolution  #PL2023-14

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

2024-87

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Sale of Part of Closed Carina Drive, Hanmer Described as Part of PIN 73508-1160(LT) being Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 53R-22011 to 2380363 Ontario Limited

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024-32

2024-88P

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 133 to the Official Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2023-162

This by-law authorizes a site specific amendment from Rural to Town Centre. 

2024-89Z

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 #PL2024-42

This by-law rezones the subject lands to facilitate the severance of the subject lands and its addition to the lands located at 241 Second Avenue, zoned R3-1.D35 - Health Sciences North - 0 Keen Street, Sudbury.

2024-90Z

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 #PL2024-43

This by-law rezones the subject lands to “R3(98)”, Medium Density Residential Special to permit eight (8) row dwelling units and the associated relief requested – 2538085 Ontario Inc. - 71 Lasalle Boulevard, Sudbury.

2024-91Z

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 #PL2024-44

This by-law rezones the subject lands to H(58.59) M3”, Heavy Industrial with Holding Provisions. The holding provisions relate to improvements to Duhamel Road and availability of connection to municipal wastewater services – 1930115 Ontario Ltd. - 0 Duhamel Road, Lively

19.

Members' Motions

19.1

Renaming Request

Rules of Procedure

Mayor Lefebvre moved to defer Item 19.1 to the June 25, 2024 City Council meeting.

CARRIED

• WHEREAS the Greater Sudbury community recently experienced the loss of Council members in Wards 2 and 3, being the late Councillor Michael Vagnini and the late Councillor Gerry Montpellier, respectively;
  
  AND WHEREAS the deceased Councillors were strong advocates who demonstrated a passion and unwavering dedication for the wards they represented;
  
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in recognition for their commitment and dedication to the community, the City of Greater Sudbury approves the naming of the Community Hall located in the T.M. Davies Community Centre and Arena to the Michael Vagnini Community Hall and the renaming of the Whitson River Trail to the Gerry Montpellier Trail.

  DEFERRED

19.

Members' Motions

19.3

Termination of Agreement with the Integrity Commissioner

• The following motion was withdrawn by Councillor Leduc:

  WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner received a Code of Conduct complaint about Councillor Bill Leduc’s cellular service charges for 2022 and 2023 claiming waste, abuse and extravagance in the provision or use of public resources related to roaming charges incurred;

  AND WHEREAS despite City staff and Councillor Leduc having provided the relevant documentation, by-law and policy clarification required for the Integrity Commissioner to dismiss the complaint at the early stage of the complaint, which could have resulted in limited expense to the taxpayers of Greater Sudbury, the Integrity Commissioner chose to pursue further questions and to bring forward the report to Council which is not required when a complaint is dismissed, incurring additional costs;

  AND WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner is using his power to harass Members of Council during his investigations and when presenting his reports;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Solicitor and Clerk be directed to provide written notice of termination to the City’s Integrity Commissioner, Mr. David Boghosian of Boghosian + Allen LLP, to terminate the agreement upon 180 days’ notice pursuant to the terms of the agreement.

20.

Correspondence for Information Only

20.1

Code of Conduct Complaint Report – April 2024

For Information Only.

20.2

Modernization of Volunteer Fire Services

For Information Only.

21.

Addendum

No Addendum was presented.

22.

Civic Petitions 

Councillor Cormier submitted a petition to the City Clerk which will be forwarded to the General Manager of Community Development. The petition is regarding adding a bus stop on St Raphael and Lourdes Street.

23.

Question Period

No Questions were asked.

24.

Adjournment

Mayor Lefebvre moved to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:12 p.m.

CARRIED