Minutes

For the City Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

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 Labbée, 
• Councillor Sizer, 
• Councillor McIntosh, 
• Councillor Cormier, 
• Councillor Leduc, 
• Councillor Landry-Altmann, 
• and Mayor Lefebvre 

Absent

• Councillor Lapierre 

City Officials

• Kevin Fowke, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, 
• Tony Cecutti, General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, 
• Brendan Adair, Acting General Manager of Community Development, 
• Terra Posadowski, Director of Communications & Community Engagement, 
• Meredith Armstrong, Director of Economic Development, 
• Liisa Lenz, Interim Director of Finance/CFO, 
• Barbara Dubois, Director of Housing Operations, 
• Kris Longston, Director of Planning Services, 
• Guido Mazza, Director of Building Services/Chief Building Official, 
• Jesse Oshell, Deputy Fire Chief, 
• Kelly Gravelle, Deputy City Solicitor, 
• Ron Foster, Auditor General, 
• 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 Ashley Roetscher, Clerk's Services Assistant  

His Worship Mayor Paul Lefebvre, In the Chair

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting commenced at 4:00 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:

  CC2025-32
  Moved By Mayor Lefebvre
  Seconded By Councillor Cormier

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding 43 Elm Street, Sudbury, one Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding the Event Centre, one Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding property on Stephen Street in Sudbury and one Security of Municipal Property item regarding Transit Services in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(a), (c), (e) and (f).

• Rules of Procedure

  Mayor Lefebvre presented the following amendment:

  CC2025-32-A1
  Moved By Mayor Lefebvre
  Seconded By Councillor Cormier

  That the resolution be amended to include the following: 

  AND one personal matters (identifiable individuals) and labour relations/employee negotiations item regarding a City of Greater Sudbury employee. 

  CARRIED

• The resolution as amended was presented:

  CC2025-32
  Moved By Mayor Lefebvre
  Seconded By Councillor Cormier

  As amended:

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding 43 Elm Street, Sudbury, one Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding the Event Centre, one Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding property on Stephen Street in Sudbury and one Security of Municipal Property item regarding Transit Services in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(a), (c), (e) and (f).

  AND one personal matters (identifiable individuals) and labour relations/employee negotiations item regarding a City of Greater Sudbury employee. 

  CARRIED

  At 4:03 p.m., Council moved into Closed Session.

  
  

4.

Open Session

At 6:02 p.m., Council commenced the Open Session.

5.

Moment of Silent Reflection

Those present at the meeting observed a moment of silent reflection.

6.

Roll Call

A roll call was conducted.

7.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None declared.

8.

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 Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding 43 Elm Street, Sudbury, one Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding the Event Centre, one Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding property on Stephen Street in Sudbury and one Security of Municipal Property item regarding Transit Services in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(a), (c), (e) and (f). AND one personal matters (identifiable individuals) and labour relations/employee negotiations item regarding a City of Greater Sudbury employee. Direction was given to staff with respect to the second and third matters in question.

9.

Consent Agenda

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2025-33
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 10.1 with the exception of 10.1.5, to 10.2.3.

  CARRIED

  The following are the Consent Agenda items:

  
  

9.1

Matters Arising from Committees

9.1.1

Matters Arising from Operations Committee Meeting of January 27, 2025

• CC2025-34
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolution OP2025-01 from the meeting of January 27, 2025.

  CARRIED

9.1.2

Matters Arising from Operations Committee Meeting of February 10, 2025

• CC2025-35
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolution OP2025-02 from the meeting of February 10, 2025.

  CARRIED

9.1.3

Matters Arising from Audit Committee Meeting of January 28, 2025

• CC2025-36
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Audit Committee resolutions AC2025-01 to AC2025-05 from the meeting of January 28, 2025.

  CARRIED

9.1.4

Matters Arising from Finance and Administration Committee Meeting of January 28, 2025

• CC2025-37
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2025-01 to FA2025-03 from the meeting of January 28, 2025.

  CARRIED

9.1.6

Matters Arising from Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting of February 10, 2025

• CC2025-38
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Community and Emergency Services Committee resolutions CES2025-01 to CES2025-03 from the meeting of February 10, 2025.

  CARRIED

9.2

Adoption of Minutes

9.2.1

Operations Committee Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024

• CC2025-39
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of December 16, 2024.

  CARRIED

9.2.2

Community and Emergency Services Committee Minutes of December 16, 2024

• CC2025-40
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting minutes of December 16, 2024.

  CARRIED

9.2.3

CAO Recruitment Committee Minutes of January 8, 2025

• CC2025-41
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts CAO Recruitment Committee meeting minutes of January 8, 2025.

  CARRIED

9.1

Matters Arising from Committees

9.1.5

Matters Arising from Planning Committee Meeting of February 3, 2025

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2025-42
  Moved By Councillor Landry-Altmann
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2025-14 to PL2025-16 and PL2025-18 from the meeting of February 3, 2025.

  CARRIED

• Rules of Procedure

  Councillor Landry-Altmann requested that Planning committee resolution PL2025-17 be pulled and dealt with separately.

  Councillor Landry-Altmann submitted a petition to the City Clerk's which will be forwarded to the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure. The petition is regarding a request to investigate low water pressure in Sunrise Ridge.

  The following resolution was presented:

  Moved By Councillor Fortin
  Seconded By Councillor Lapierre

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by 920936 ONTARIO INC. to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from “R1-5”, Low Density Residential One to “R4(S)”, High Density Residential Special on lands described as PIN 02132-1366, Part Lot 4, Concession 4, Township of McKim; Greater Sudbury, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Fieldstone Drive, Sudbury”, from the General Manager, Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 3, 2025 subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the amending by-law includes the following site specific provisions:
     1. A maximum of 324 dwelling units; and,
     2. A maximum building height of 9 storeys;
  2. That prior to the enactment of an amending zoning by-law, and no later than February 3, 2027, the owner submit a survey reflective of the lands to be zoned R4(S), High Density Special;
  3. That the amending by-law includes an “H” holding symbol prohibiting all uses associated with the R4(S), High Density special zone until the owner amends the draft approved plan of subdivision for Sunrise Ridge (780-6/04007) to reflect the altered stormwater management including the preparation a report assessing the feasibility of redirecting storm water flows from the remaining unregistered portion of the draft plan to the north or east, such that they no longer drain to the storm water management pond on Block 39, Plan 53M-1342 as required by current draft plan of subdivision condition #38, road and pedestrian network, lot layout, and any required traffic calming, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services.

• Rules of Procedure

  Councillor Landry-Altmann moved to amend the resolution.

  The following amendment was presented: 

  CC2025-43-A1
  Moved By Councillor Landry-Altmann
  Seconded By Councillor Leduc

  That the resolution be amended to include the following paragraph 4:

  4. That as a condition of approval for this application that a full comprehensive risk analysis including testing on pressurized station and hydrants be completed this spring and fall, by an agency such as Global Fire Insurers, and that the analysis be conducted at peak times of usage and that projections be included for impact of the proposed buildings on the existing system and that the study also include recommendations for improvement to the existing system to be implemented to resolve the ongoing water pressure issues at Sunrise Ridge.

  Rules of Procedure 

  A Recorded Vote was held:

  YEAS: (2)	Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
  NAYS: (10)	Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant
  Absent (1)	Councillor Lapierre

  DEFEATED (2 to 10)

• The following main resolution was presented:

  CC2025-43
  Moved By Councillor Fortin
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by 920936 ONTARIO INC. to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from “R1-5”, Low Density Residential One to “R4(S)”, High Density Residential Special on lands described as PIN 02132-1366, Part Lot 4, Concession 4, Township of McKim; Greater Sudbury, as outlined in the report entitled “0 Fieldstone Drive, Sudbury”, from the General Manager, Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on February 3, 2025 subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the amending by-law includes the following site specific provisions:

  a. A maximum of 324 dwelling units; and,

  b. A maximum building height of 9 storeys;

  2. That prior to the enactment of an amending zoning by-law, and no later than February 3, 2027, the owner submit a survey reflective of the lands to be zoned R4(S), High Density Special;

  3. That the amending by-law includes an “H” holding symbol prohibiting all uses associated with the R4(S), High Density special zone until the owner amends the draft approved plan of subdivision for Sunrise Ridge (780-6/04007) to reflect the altered stormwater management including the preparation of a report assessing the feasibility of redirecting storm water flows from the remaining unregistered portion of the draft plan to the north or east, such that they no longer drain to the storm water management pond on Block 39, Plan 53M-1342 as required by current draft plan of subdivision condition #38, road and pedestrian network, lot layout, and any required traffic calming, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services.

  Rules of Procedure 

  A Recorded Vote was held:

  YEAS: (9)	Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant
  NAYS: (3)	Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Labbée
  Absent (1)	Councillor Lapierre

  CARRIED (9 to 3)

  At 7:19 p.m., Council recessed.

  At 7:27 p.m., Council reconvened.

  
  

10.

Presentations

10.1

Cultural Hub and Greater Sudbury Event Centre Projects Update – February 18, 2025

Tony Ceccuti, General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure and Nick Zinger, Senior Project Manager provided an electronic presentation regarding an update on the status of the Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square and Greater Sudbury Event Centre projects.

Councillor McIntosh departed at 7:59 p.m.

Councillor Cormier departed at 8:21 p.m.

Councillor Signoretti called a point of order regarding comments from the floor being contrary to section 11.11 of the Procedural By-law. 

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2025-44
  Moved By Councillor Leduc
  Seconded By Councillor Landry-Altmann

  WHEREAS at its meeting of April 16th, 2024, City Council passed resolution CC2024-75 selecting a New Build Option for an Event Centre in the south district of the downtown core;

  WHEREAS on February 1st, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced aggressive tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S. the implementation of which he paused for 30 days on February 3rd;

  AND WHEREAS there still exists a very real threat that those tariffs will be imposed within the next 30 days which may have significant impacts on the construction of the Downtown Event Centre;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Resolution CC-2024-75 be reconsidered.

  Rules of Procedure 

  A Recorded Vote was held:

  YEAS: (2)	Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann
  NAYS: (8)	Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Sizer, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant
  Absent (3)	Councillor Lapierre, Councillor McIntosh, and Councillor Cormier

  DEFEATED (2 to 8)

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2025-45
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Parent

  WHEREAS on February 18, 2025, City of Greater Sudbury Council received an update on the Event Centre from the project team, including the specific location of the new Event Centre;

  AND WHEREAS this initiative advances the City’s goals related to economic development, downtown revitalization and community vibrancy;

  AND WHEREAS the new location will create tremendous opportunities for redevelopment of the South District, spurring economic growth, increasing land value and assessment base, and presenting strategic alignment with the development of Downtown Sudbury as a whole;

  AND WHEREAS Council and the City have identified the development of the South District as a strategic priority that will require a comprehensive plan to maximize this generational opportunity;

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs staff in Economic Development and Planning Services  to prepare a report for the development of the South District for Council’s consideration, including:

  • a recommended approach to solicit, receive and evaluate proposals from interested developers with South District projects that align with the City’s goals and optimize the area’s development potential;
  • Opportunities to de-risk the South District to reduce barriers to development and increase its attraction of development investments,
  • A plan to demolish the existing Sudbury Community Arena, including schedule and cost estimates, 
  • A summary of steps to be taken to update studies for parking in the downtown, and
  • A summary of how the site location will be integrated to the Downtown Master Plan; 

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the report is to be presented to Council by the end of Q2 2025.

  Rules of Procedure

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

  CARRIED BY TWO-THIRDS

  Rules of Procedure 

  Councillor Landry-Altmann presented a friendly amendment to replace "A plan to demolish the existing Sudbury Community Arena, including schedule and cost estimates" with "A plan for the best use of the existing Sudbury Community Arena and its land". Councillor Signoretti, as mover, agreed with the amendment. 

  
  

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2025-45
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Parent

  WHEREAS on February 18, 2025, City of Greater Sudbury Council received an update on the Event Centre from the project team, including the specific location of the new Event Centre;

  AND WHEREAS this initiative advances the City’s goals related to economic development, downtown revitalization and community vibrancy;

  AND WHEREAS the new location will create tremendous opportunities for redevelopment of the South District, spurring economic growth, increasing land value and assessment base, and presenting strategic alignment with the development of Downtown Sudbury as a whole;

  AND WHEREAS Council and the City have identified the development of the South District as a strategic priority that will require a comprehensive plan to maximize this generational opportunity;

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs staff in Economic Development and Planning Services  to prepare a report for the development of the South District for Council’s consideration, including:

  • a recommended approach to solicit, receive and evaluate proposals from interested developers with South District projects that align with the City’s goals and optimize the area’s development potential;
  • Opportunities to de-risk the South District to reduce barriers to development and increase its attraction of development investments,
  • A plan for the best use of the existing Sudbury Community Arena and its land, 
  • A summary of steps to be taken to update studies for parking in the downtown, and
  • A summary of how the site location will be integrated to the Downtown Master Plan; 

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the report is to be presented to Council by the end of Q2 2025.

  CARRIED

11.

Managers' Reports

11.1

1960 Paris Window and Door Replacement – Tender Award

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2025-46
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Parent

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves additional funding of $1 Million from the Capital General Holding Account Reserve to award the contract SHO24-114 and complete the 1960 Paris Street Windows & Doors project, as outlined in the report entitled “1960 Paris Window and Door Replacement – Tender Award” from the General Manager of Community Development, presented at the City Council meeting on February 18, 2025.

  CARRIED

11.2

Appointment of Two Deputy Mayors

Nominations were held for the appointment of Two (2) Deputy Mayors.

The following members accepted their nomination: Councillor Landry-Altmann and Councillor Sizer 

• There being no further nominations, nominations were closed and the following resolution was presented:

  CC2025-47
  Moved By Councillor Leduc
  Seconded By Councillor Fortin

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury appoints Councillors Landry-Altmann and Sizer as Deputy Mayors for the term ending November 14, 2026, as outlined in the report entitled “Appointment of Two Deputy Mayors” from the General Manager of Corporate Services, presented at the City Council meeting on February 18, 2025.

  CARRIED

11.3

Appointment to the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts – February 2025

• The following alternate resolution was presented:

  CC2025-48
  Moved By Councillor Signoretti
  Seconded By Councillor Parent

  Alternate Resolution:

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to receive applications from indigenous persons in the community for the purpose of appointment by the City’s Nominations Committee to the Board of Public Heath Sudbury and Districts.

  CARRIED

12.

By-laws

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2025-49
  Moved By Councillor Parent
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

  THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2025-16 to By-law 2025-36Z.

  CARRIED

12.1

By-laws 2025-16 to 2025-36Z

The following are the By-laws: 

2025-16

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Meetings of February 18, 2025

2025-17

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 #CES2024-40

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

2025-18

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2023-30 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 Area City Council

City Council Resolution #C2025-27

2025-19

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 Resolutions #CC2025-29 and #CC2025-30

This amending by-law appoints Councillors to fill recent vacancies on the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts and the Greater Sudbury Public Library Board.

2025-20

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.

2025-21

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Grant to the Alzheimer’s Society

This by-law authorizes the annual grant to Alzheimer’s Society of $11,000 as contribution toward their property taxes, which was confirmed in the budget process.

2025-22

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Grant to the Art Gallery of Sudbury

This by-law authorizes the annual grant of $200,000 to the Art Gallery of Sudbury, which was confirmed in the budget process.

2025-23

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Grant to City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation for Promotion of Community Economic Development for the 2025 Calendar Year

This by-law authorizes the annual grant of $1,000,000, which was confirmed in the budget process.

2025-24

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Grant to City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation for Funding for Arts and Culture in the 2025 Calendar Year

This by-law authorizes the 2025 annual grant to the City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation for funding of both the Operating Grants ($519,321) and the Project Grants ($91,848) in accordance with the Arts and Culture Grant Program Policy, which was confirmed in the budget process.

2025-25

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Grant to the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee Inc. for the 2025 Calendar Year

This by-law authorizes the annual grant of $40,000, which as confirmed in the budget process.

2025-26

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Grant to the Nickel District Conservation Authority

This by-law authorizes the annual grant of $375,000 to the Nickel District Conservation Authority as a contribution towards its capital budget.

2025-27

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Grant to Health Sciences North in 2025 as a Contribution Towards the Costs to Acquire a PET Scanner

This by-law authorizes the last annual grant of $100,000 each, initially authorized in the 2016 budget process.

2025-28

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Grant to La Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury in Support of 2025 Operational Costs

This by-law authorizes the annual grant of $260,000 to La place des arts du Grand Sudbury for 2025 operational costs.

2025-29

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Grant to the Sudbury Finnish Rest Home Society Inc. Operating as Hoivakoti Nursing Home at 233 Fourth Avenue, Sudbury

This by-law authorizes the annual grant to the Sudbury Finnish Rest Home Society Inc. Operating as Hoivakoti Nursing Home of $39,200 as a contribution towards the cost of the property taxes, which was confirmed in the budget process.

2025-30

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Authorize a Grant to the Greater Sudbury Market Association

This by-law authorizes the annual grant to Greater Sudbury Market Association of right of use of municipal property and the amount of $20,000 for operating costs which was confirmed in the budget process.

2025-31

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Declare Certain Parcels of Land to be Part of the City Road System

This by-law is presented to Council from time to time. It provides for all the small “bits and pieces” of roadway that have been purchased or otherwise acquired by the City for road purposes to be formally declared as roads.

2025-32P

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Adopt Official Plan Amendment No.132A to the Official Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024-114

This by-law authorizes a site-specific exemption under Section 5.2.2 of the City’s Official Plan in order to facilitate the creation of seven (7) new rural residential lots by way of consent within the Rural land use designation. Amendment 132A replaces the previously adopted site-specific exemption policies and eliminates the reference to minimum lot frontage and minimum lot size requirements - The Wicker Image Inc., Goodview Road and CKSO Road, Sudbury.

2025-33Z

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 #PL2024-113

This by-law rezones the subject lands from “OSR(6)”, Open Space - Recreational Special to “R1-2”, Low Density Residential One to permit the creation of seven (7) new rural residential lots on CKSO Road - The Wicker Image Inc., Goodview Road and CKSO Road, Sudbury.     

2025-34Z

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 #PL2023-113             

This by-law rezones the subject lands from “OSR”, Open Space - Recreational to “H66R3”, Holding Medium Density Residential Special to permit the development of 104 residential dwellings units, comprised of a maximum of 60 apartments, with a maximum of 30 units in any one building with building height not to exceed three storeys, and the balance of the total units to consist of a mix of single detached, semi-detached or townhouse dwellings - 1257620 Ontario Limited, Sixth Avenue, Lively.

2025-35P

A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Adopt Official Plan Amendment No.139 to the Official Plan for the City of Greater Sudbury

Planning Committee Resolution #PL2025-04

This by-law authorizes a site-specific exception under Section 20.5.1 of the City’s Official Plan in order to facilitate the creation of one (1) residential lot without the benefit of municipal wastewater, where no new lots are permitted without benefit of municipal water and wastewater - Julie Cleming and Jean Charles, 1434 Gennings Street, Sudbury.

2025-36Z

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 #PL2024-113

This by-law permits R3-1, Medium Density uses and standards as-of-right in the ‘I’, Institutional zone City-Wide - City-Initiated.

13.

Members' Motions

13.1

Request for Report Regarding Naturalized Areas in Yards

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2025-50
  Moved By Councillor Sizer
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

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

  AND WHEREAS pollinators play a crucial role in our food system as they are responsible for pollinating many of the world’s flowering plants, including fruits and vegetables;

  AND WHEREAS Naturalized Areas filled with diverse, undisturbed native plant species provide essential habitats and nourishment for pollinators including birds, bumblebees and butterflies;

  AND WHEREAS monocultures, such as grass lawns, often require pesticides, excessive watering and frequent mowing, which disrupts pollinator habitats and their food sources;

  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 some communities have begun changing the definitions and language in their yard maintenance by-laws to account for the recognition of pollinators and the importance of naturalized areas;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff review options for the inclusion of naturalized areas in the applicable by-laws, including a comparison to other municipalities and present a report for Council’s consideration by the end of the third quarter of 2025.

  Rules of Procedure

  Mayor Lefebvre presented a friendly amendment to replace "third quarter of 2025" with "first meeting in October 2025". Councillor Sizer, as mover, agreed with the amendment. 

  
  

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2025-50
  Moved By Councillor Sizer
  Seconded By Councillor Benoit

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

  AND WHEREAS pollinators play a crucial role in our food system as they are responsible for pollinating many of the world’s flowering plants, including fruits and vegetables;

  AND WHEREAS Naturalized Areas filled with diverse, undisturbed native plant species provide essential habitats and nourishment for pollinators including birds, bumblebees and butterflies;

  AND WHEREAS monocultures, such as grass lawns, often require pesticides, excessive watering and frequent mowing, which disrupts pollinator habitats and their food sources;

  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 some communities have begun changing the definitions and language in their yard maintenance by-laws to account for the recognition of pollinators and the importance of naturalized areas;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff review options for the inclusion of naturalized areas in the applicable by-laws, including a comparison to other municipalities and present a report for Council’s consideration by the first meeting in October 2025.

  CARRIED

13.2

Request to Establish Policies to Guide the Acquisition of Products, Supplies and Materials from Suppliers in the United States

• The following resolution was presented:

  CC2025-51
  Moved By Mayor Lefebvre
  Seconded By Councillor Signoretti

  WHEREAS Canada has been a consistent ally, friend and neighbour of the United States; 

  AND WHEREAS the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement was signed only a few years ago between our countries, to ensure free trade in many of our highly integrated supply and manufacturing chains; 

  AND WHEAREAS the United States government, contrary to that trade agreement continues to threaten significant tariffs against Canadian products sold to the United States; 

  AND WHEREAS these unjust, unfair and illegal tariffs will cause economic disruption to manufacturers and businesses and their employees in Greater Sudbury and across Canada; 

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury calls on the federal and provincial governments to establish policies to guide the acquisition of products, supplies and materials from suppliers in the United States; 

  AND THAT staff continue to investigate alternative products, supplies and materials to current municipal purchasing from United States suppliers and take the necessary steps to develop a structured framework that enables the prioritization of products, supplies and materials from countries other than the United States; 

  AND THAT, in the event punitive tariffs are imposed on Canadian companies selling products to the United States, the provincial and federal governments consider stimulus funding to assist Canadian companies impacted by the tariffs; 

  AND THAT this motion be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPs and MPPs for Nickel Belt and Sudbury, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. 

  CARRIED

14.

Correspondence for Information Only

14.1

2024 Attendance to Outside Board Meetings by Members of Council

For Information Only.

14.2

Ontario Ombudsman Report – January 2025

For Information Only.

14.3

Enhanced Tax Deferral Program for Older Adult and Disabled Homeowners

Rules of Procedure

Mayor Lefebvre moved to defer Item 15.3 to the March 25, 2025 City Council meeting to gather more information. 

CARRIED 

15.

Addendum

No Addendum was presented.

16.

Civic Petitions 

No Petitions were submitted.

17.

Question Period

No Questions were asked.

18.

Adjournment

Mayor Lefebvre moved to adjourn the meeting. Time: 10:00 p.m.

CARRIED