Minutes

For the City Council Meeting

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Tom Davies Square
Present (Mayor and Councillors)
  • Councillor Signoretti, 
  • Councillor Benoit, 
  • Councillor Brabant, 
  • Councillor Fortin, 
  • Councillor Parent, 
  • Councillor Labbée, 
  • Councillor Sizer, 
  • Councillor McIntosh, 
  • Councillor Cormier, 
  • Councillor Leduc, 
  • Councillor Landry-Altmann, 
  • and Mayor Lefebvre 
Absent
  • Councillor Lapierre 
City Officials
  • Tony Cecutti, General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, 
  • Steve Jacques, General Manager of Community Development, 
  • Joseph Nicholls, General Manager of Community Safety, 
  • Meredith Armstrong, Director of Economic Development, 
  • Kelly Gravelle, Deputy City Solicitor, 
  • Kevin Fowke, General Manager of Corporate Services, 
  • Liisa Lenz, Manager of Financial Planning and Budgeting, 
  • Jesse Oshell, Deputy Fire Chief, 
  • Nathan Melin, Deputy Fire Chief, 
  • Ron Foster, Auditor General, 
  • Dawn Noel de Tilly, Chief of Staff, 
  • Brigitte Sobush, Manager of Clerk's Services/Deputy City 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

1.
Call to Order

  

The meeting commenced at 4:01 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:

    CC2024-134
    Moved ByMayor Lefebvre
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sizer

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding a construction contract and one Position, Plan or Instruction to be Applied to Negotiations item regarding the transfer of Part III prosecutions under the Provincial Offences Act and one addendum to deal with one  Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding a property on Elgin Street, Sudbury in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c), (e), (f) and (k).

    CARRIED

    At 4:04 p.m., Council moved into Closed Session.


4.
Recess

  

At 4:54 p.m., Council recessed.

5.
Open Session

  

At 6:00 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
SNOLAB

  

Dr. Jodi Cooley, Executive Director, SNOLAB, provided an electronic presentation regarding the SNOLAB strategy and success story.

10.
Matters Arising from the Closed Session

  

Deputy Mayor Landry-Altmann, Chair of the Closed Session, reported that Council met in Closed Session to deal with one Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding a construction contract and one Position, Plan or Instruction to be Applied to Negotiations item regarding the transfer of Part III prosecutions under the Provincial Offences Act and one addendum to deal with one Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding a property on Elgin Street, Sudbury in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c), (e), (f) and (k). One direction and one resolution emanated from the meeting.

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2024-135
    Moved ByCouncillor Sizer
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    THAT the City of greater Sudbury authorize the purchase and demolition of 352-362 Elgin Street, Sudbury, legally described as Pin 73584-0252(LT), part of Lot 260, Plan 2SA, Township of McKim, City of Greater Sudbury;

    AND THAT the acquisition, demolition, designated substance survey and all other costs associated with the demolition be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General;

    AND THAT the appropriate by-law be prepared to authorize the purchase, demolition, and execution of the documents required to complete the real estate transaction.

    CARRIED

11.
Matters Arising from Operations Committee

  

11.1
June 17, 2024

  

Councillor Signoretti, as Chair of the Operations Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Operations Committee meeting of June 17, 2024.

The resolutions for the June 17, 2024 Operations Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2024-136
    Moved ByCouncillor Signoretti
    Seconded ByCouncillor Parent

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolutions OP2024-16 to OP2024-18 from the meeting of June 17, 2024.

    CARRIED

12.
Matters Arising from Audit Committee

  

12.1
June 18, 2024

  

Councillor McIntosh, as Chair of the Audit Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Audit Committee meeting of June 18, 2024.

The resolutions for the June 18, 2024 Audit Committee Meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2024-137
    Moved ByCouncillor McIntosh
    Seconded ByCouncillor Cormier

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Audit Committee resolutions AC2024-03 to AC2024-05 from the meeting of June 18, 2024.

    CARRIED

13.
Matters Arising from Finance and Administration Committee

  

13.1
June 18, 2024

  

Councillor McIntosh, as Chair of the Finance and Administration Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Finance and Administration Committee meeting of June 18, 2024.

The resolutions for the June 18, 2024 Finance and Administration Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas 

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2024-138
    Moved ByCouncillor McIntosh
    Seconded ByCouncillor Cormier

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2024-18 to FA2024-21 from the meeting of June 18, 2024.

    CARRIED

14.
Matters Arising from Hearing Committee

  

14.1
June 19, 2024

  

Councillor Cormier, as Vice-Chair of the Hearing Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Hearing Committee meeting of June 19, 2024.

The resolutions for the June 19, 2024 Hearing Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2024-139
    Moved ByCouncillor Cormier
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fortin

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Hearing Committee resolutions HC2024-01 to HC2024-02 from the meeting of June 19, 2024.

    CARRIED

15.
Matters Arising from Planning Committee

  

15.1
June 24, 2024

  

Councillor Cormier, as Chair of the Planning Committee, reported on the matters arising from the Planning Committee meeting of June 24, 2024.

The resolutions for the June 24, 2024 Planning Committee meeting can be found at: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2024-140
    Moved ByCouncillor Cormier
    Seconded ByCouncillor Leduc

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2024-84 to PL2024-100 from the meeting of June 24, 2024.

    CARRIED

16.
Consent Agenda

  

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2024-141
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 16.1.1 to 16.1.9.

    CARRIED

    The following are the Consent Agenda items:


16.1
Adoption of Minutes

  

16.1.1
City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024

This item has attachments.  
  • CC2024-142
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of March 19, 2024.

    CARRIED

16.1.2
Operations Committee Minutes of April 22, 2024

This item has attachments.  
  • CC2024-143
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of April 22, 2024.

    CARRIED

16.1.3
Community and Emergency Services Committee Minutes of April 22, 2024

This item has attachments.  
  • CC2024-144
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting minutes of April 22, 2024.

    CARRIED

16.1.4
Nominating Committee Minutes of April 23, 2024

This item has attachments.  
  • CC2024-145
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Nominating Committee meeting minutes of April 23, 2024.

    CARRIED

16.1.5
Finance and Administration Committee Minutes of April 23, 2024

This item has attachments.  
  • CC2024-146
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of April 23, 2024.

    CARRIED

16.1.6
Planning Committee Minutes of April 29, 2024

This item has attachments.  
  • CC2024-147
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of April 29, 2024.

    CARRIED

16.1.7
Audit Committee Minutes of April 30, 2024

This item has attachments.  
  • CC2024-148
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Audit Committee meeting minutes of April 30, 2024.

    CARRIED

16.1.8
Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee Minutes of May 1, 2024

This item has attachments.  
  • CC2024-149
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Future-Ready Devlopment Services Committee meeting minutes of May 1, 2024.

    CARRIED

16.1.9
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2024

This item has attachments.  
  • CC2024-150
    Moved ByCouncillor Leduc
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Special City Council meeting minutes of May 14, 2024.

    CARRIED

17.
By-laws

  

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2024-151
    Moved ByCouncillor Fortin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Parent

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2024-94 to By-law 2024-110.

    CARRIED

17.1
By-laws 2024-94 to 2024-110

  

The following are the By-laws: 

2024-94

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Special Meeting of May 28, 2024 and its Regular Meeting of June 25, 2024.

2024-95

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Repeal By-law 2023-150 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2015-87 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Create the Position of Chief Administrative Officer

City Council Resolution #CC2024-114

This by-law repeals By-law 2023-150 in accordance with the direction of Council.

2024-96

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2018-121 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury Respecting the Appointment of Officials of the City

This by-law updates certain appointments to reflect staff changes.

2024-97

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 Resolution #CC2024-109

This amending by-law appoints a Councillor to a vacancy to the Nickel District Conservation Authority.

2024-98

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 Resolution #CES2024-15

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

2024-99

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize Certain Grants under the Transportation Demand Management Community Grant Program

Refer to Report under Correspondence for Information Only, Operations Committee meeting of May 21, 2024

This by-law authorizes grants funded through the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Community Grant Program.

2024-100

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Master Services Agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for Blue Box Material Collection

City Council Resolution #CC2024-111

This by-law authorizes the General Manger of Growth and Infrastructure to enter into a Master Services Agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for continued Blue Box material collection, and promotion and education of Blue Box materials, during the transition period.

2024-101

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Licence Confirming and Amending Agreement with Bell Media Inc. with respect to the Communication Tower Located at 699 Frood Road, Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024-77

This by-law authorizes the City Solicitor and Clerk to enter into a License Confirming and Amending Agreement with Bell Media Inc. for the continued use of the communication tower located at 699 Frood Road, Sudbury up to and including June 30, 2028 with terms and conditions as agreed to.

2024-102

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize the Sale of Vacant Land East of Smelter Road, Coniston Described as Part of PIN 73560-0946(LT) and Part of PIN 73560-0944(LT), being Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 53R-22015 to Coniston Industrial Park Ltd.

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2023-157

2024-103

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

This by-law amends the Terms of Reference of the Museum and Heritage Advisory Panel to increase the membership from 11 to 13 members.

2024-104Z

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 PL2024-76

The amending by-law adds the definition of “Short-Term Rental” to the City’s Zoning By-law.  This by-law applies to all lands within the City of Greater Sudbury.

2024-105

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury With Respect to Development Charges

Refer to Report under Managers’ Reports, Finance and Administration Committee meeting of May 22, 2024.

2024-106

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Establish the Rates for All Services Excluding Parks and Recreation Services, Roads and Related Services, Water Services, and Wastewater Services Pursuant to By-law 2024-105 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury with Respect to Development Charges

Refer to Report under Managers’ Reports, Finance and Administration Committee meeting of May 22, 2024.

2024-107

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Establish the Rates for Parks and Recreation Services Pursuant to By-law 2024-105 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury with Respect to Development Charges

Refer to Report under Managers’ Reports, Finance and Administration Committee meeting of May 22, 2024.

2024-108

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Establish the Rates for Road and Related Services Pursuant to By-law 2024-105 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury with Respect to Development Charges

Refer to Report under Managers’ Reports, Finance and Administration Committee meeting of May 22, 2024.

2024-109

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Establish the Rates for Water Services Pursuant to By-law 2024-105 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury with Respect to Development Charges

Refer to Report under Managers’ Reports, Finance and Administration Committee meeting of May 22, 2024.

2024-110

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Establish the Rates for Wastewater Services Pursuant to By-law 2024-105 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury with Respect to Development Charges

Refer to Report under Managers’ Reports, Finance and Administration Committee meeting of May 22, 2024.

18.
Members' Motions

  

18.1
Renaming Request

  

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2024-152
    Moved ByMayor Lefebvre
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    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.

    CARRIED

18.2
Request for Reconsideration for the Elimination of the Landfill Gate Fee

  

  • The following resolution was presented:

    Councillor McIntosh called a point of order regarding debate on matters other than for or against the reconsideration.

    CC2024-153
    Moved ByCouncillor Parent
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    WHEREAS during the 2024-2025 budget deliberations, City Council approved the 2024-2025 budget which included a new user fee to implement a $5 flat rate gate fee per landfill and transfer station visit;

    AND WHEREAS the implementation of the flat rate gate fee was not presented as a business case for the 2024-2025 budget as it had been in the 2023 budget, which business case did not receive Council support at that time;

    AND WHEREAS By-law 2024-28 to Establish Miscellaneous User Fees which includes the landfill gate fee at Schedule G&I-2, was read and passed by City Council  on February 27th, 2024 by Resolution CC2024-49;

    AND WHEREAS City Council wishes to reconsider the implementation of the $5 flat rate gate fee per landfill and transfer station visit;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Resolution CC2024-49 be reconsidered.

    YEAS: (6)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant
    NAYS: (6)Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Lefebvre
    Absent (1)Councillor Lapierre
    DEFEATED (6 to 6)

18.3
Request to Extend Timeline for Volunteer Recruitment at the Beaver Lake Station

  

  • The following resolution was presented:

    CC2024-154
    Moved ByCouncillor Labbée
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    WHEREAS on June 27th, 2023, City Council passed resolution CC2023-138 which read as follows:

    As amended:
    THAT staff be directed to leave the Beaver Lake station open;

    AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to expand efforts to recruit and retain volunteers at the Beaver Lake station with a requirement to meet the average number of volunteers for all stations within one year and that an automatic aid agreement be negotiated at that time if required;

    AND WHEREAS efforts to recruit 2 trainers did not materialize until early in 2024, delaying the training for new volunteer firefighter recruits, which prevents the Beaver Lake station from meeting the required number of trained volunteers within the one-year target in the resolution;

    AND WHEREAS City Council would like the Beaver Lake station to succeed in its efforts to remain open;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution CC2023-138 be reconsidered.

    YEAS: (8)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant
    NAYS: (4)Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
    Absent (1)Councillor Lapierre
    CARRIED (8 to 4)

  • Rules of Procedure

    Councillor Labbée called a point of order regarding interrupting a person who has the floor.

    Rules of Procedure

    Councillor Labbée requested that the following friendly amendment be considered: to add the word "volunteer" in front of stations in the phrase "volunteers for all stations"

    CARRIED

    The following resolution was presented:

    CC2024-155
    Moved ByCouncillor Labbée
    Seconded ByCouncillor Benoit

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution CC2023-138 be amended to read as follows:

    As amended:
    THAT staff be directed to leave the Beaver Lake station open;

    AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to expand efforts to recruit and retain volunteers at the Beaver Lake station with a requirement to meet the average number of volunteers for all volunteer stations by September 15th, 2025, and that an automatic aid agreement be negotiated at that time if required.

    YEAS: (5)Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant
    NAYS: (7)Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Lefebvre
    Absent (1)Councillor Lapierre
    DEFEATED (5 to 7)

19.
Correspondence for Information Only

  

20.
Addendum

  

Rules of Procedure

Mayor Lefebvre moved that the two addenda be dealt with.

CARRIED BY TWO-THIRDS

  • The following resolution was presented: 

    CC2024-156
    Moved ByCouncillor Cormier
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sizer

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-Law 2024-111.

    CARRIED

  • The following resolution was presented: 

    CC2024-157
    Moved ByCouncillor Cormier
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sizer

    THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-Law 2024-112.

    CARRIED

21.
Civic Petitions 

  

Councillor Leduc submitted a petition to the Deputy City Clerk which will be forwarded to the General Manager of Community Safety. The petition is regarding a request to reconsider the relocation of the Minnow Lake fire hall.

Councillor Brabant submitted a petition to the Deputy City Clerk which will be forwarded to the General Manager of Community Development.  The petition is regarding a request to reconsider summer operating hours at the Dowling Leisure Centre.

22.
Question Period

  

No Questions were asked.

23.
Adjournment

  

Councillor Landry-Altmann moved to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:53 p.m.

CARRIED

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