Sudbury District, ON

City Council Meeting

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City Council Meeting

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Planning Committee Meeting

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City Council Meeting

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Nominating Committee Meeting

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Operations Committee Meeting

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Planning Committee Meeting

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Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

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City Council Meeting

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Council approved the proposed seniors housing development at Pioneer Manor, adding it to the capital budget at $16 million funded through the Social Housing Capital Reserve Fund. Authority was delegated to the CAO to advance the project through detailed design, procurement, and contract award during the 2026 election period. A motion to obtain a new cost estimate for the Event Centre was defeated 1-12. Council also approved a by-law authorizing a $75,000 grant to Sudbury District Restorative Justice.

• Approved the Pioneer Manor seniors housing development, adding it to the capital budget at $16 million funded through the Social Housing Capital Reserve Fund.
• Delegated authority to the CAO to advance the Pioneer Manor project through detailed design, procurement, and contract award during the 2026 election period.
• Defeated a motion to direct staff to obtain a Class B detailed design cost estimate for the Event Centre project (1-12).
• Approved the 2027 schedule of meeting dates for Council and its committees.
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests and directed staff to present a by-law to authorize the grants.
• Approved a by-law authorizing a grant of up to $75,000 to Sudbury District Restorative Justice.
• Approved by-laws 2026-123 to 2026-134Z, including Official Plan Amendments and zoning changes.
• Directed staff to report back by Q1 2027 on progress and options to address gaps in deep core affordable housing.

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

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The Finance and Administration Committee approved the Capital Program Strategic Reset, including new capital projects with funding sources, adjustments to debt financing authority, cancellation of Section 391 Charges, and a by-law repeal for a development cost sharing agreement. It also approved two Employment Land Community Improvement Plan applications and the 2026 Road Safety project list with $1,208,000 in funding. All resolutions were carried.

• Approved new capital projects with recommended funding sources and surplus contributions to Capital Financing Reserve Funds (FA2026-16).
• Approved debt financing adjustments, removing debt authority for Vermillion System Water Treatment Plant Upgrades and reducing for Frobisher Salt/Sand Dome and Arena/Event Centre (FA2026-17).
• Approved reallocation of previously obtained debt authority and directed staff to present by-law updates (FA2026-18).
• Approved cancellation of Section 391 Charges effective July 15, 2026, with by-law adjustments (FA2026-19).
• Directed staff to present a by-law repealing By-law 2023-128 for a development cost sharing agreement with Bluerock 507 Kingsway Inc. (FA2026-20).
• Approved Employment Land Community Improvement Plan application for 0 Duhamel Road, Lively (FA2026-21).
• Approved Employment Land Community Improvement Plan application for 2913 Poole Court, Val Caron (FA2026-22).
• Approved 2026 Road Safety project list with up to $1,208,000 from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve – Committed (FA2026-23).

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application to allow a private cabin on conservation land at 25 Air Ambulance Road, Whitefish. They will also consider an extension of the Whitson Lake subdivision draft plan in Val Caron. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss three proposed land acquisitions or dispositions.

• Public hearing: rezoning 25 Air Ambulance Road from OSC to SLS for private cabin
• Consent agenda: extension of Whitson Lake subdivision draft plan for 3 years to June 16, 2029
• Closed session: land matters regarding vesting properties, Moonlight Beach Road, and Paris Street

The Planning Committee denied an application to rezone land at 25 Air Ambulance Road, Whitefish, from Open Space – Conservation to Seasonal Limited Service Special, which would have allowed a private cabin. The committee also approved several land-related matters from closed session, including vesting vacant properties, acquiring part of 1401 Paris Street, and a licence agreement with the Nickel City Disc Golf Club. Additionally, the committee approved amendments to the draft plan conditions for the Whitson Lake Subdivision extension in Val Caron.

• Denied zoning change for private cabin at 25 Air Ambulance Road, Whitefish (5-0)
• Directed staff to present by-law to vest six vacant properties (carried)
• Directed staff to present by-law for partial acquisition of 1401 Paris Street (carried)
• Directed staff to present by-law for licence agreement with Nickel City Disc Golf Club at Moonlight Beach (carried)
• Approved amendments to draft plan conditions for Whitson Lake Subdivision, Val Caron Extension (carried)

Hearing Committee Meeting

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The Hearing Committee adopted the Engineer's Report for the Majcher-Perras Municipal Drain C Minor Improvement, dated June 5, 2026, prepared by K. Smart Associates Limited. If the project proceeds, $48,540 will be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General, with costs billed to and fully reimbursed by the Requesting Landowner upon certification of project completion. Staff were directed to present a provisional by-law for first and second reading at the July 14, 2026 City Council meeting. The motion was carried unanimously.

• Adopted Engineer's Report for Majcher-Perras Drain C Minor Improvement (carried)
• Approved $48,540 funding from Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General, reimbursable by landowner (carried)
• Directed staff to present provisional by-law at July 14, 2026 City Council meeting (carried)

City Council Meeting

City Council will consider a by-law to write off $173,760 in uncollectible Provincial Offences Act fines. The meeting also includes zoning amendments, user fee changes for Camp Sudaca, and updates on the Community Safety and Well-being Plan and Downtown Action Plan.

• Write-off of $173,760 in uncollectible POA fines
• Zoning change from Open Space to Heavy Industrial at 84 Smelter Road, Coniston
• Zoning change to allow a 12-unit multiple dwelling at 445 Fabbro Street, Sudbury
• Update on the 2026 Community Safety and Well-being Plan
• User fee changes for Camp Sudaca and Neighbourhood Playground programs

Council endorsed the Canadian delegation to the 2027 World Down Syndrome Congress and directed the Mayor to issue a letter of support. It also approved the consent agenda, including committee resolutions and minutes, and passed by-laws 2026-113 to 2026-120Z, which include a write-off of $173,760.13 in uncollectible fines and zoning changes.

• Endorsed the Canadian delegation to the 2027 World Down Syndrome Congress and issued a letter of support (CC2026-140).
• Approved the consent agenda, including committee resolutions and minutes (CC2026-129).
• Adopted minutes from various committee and council meetings (CC2026-134 to CC2026-139).
• Passed by-laws 2026-113 to 2026-119Z, including a write-off of $173,760.13 in uncollectible POA fines (CC2026-141).
• Passed by-law 2026-120Z, an amendment to the comprehensive zoning by-law (CC2026-142).

Special City Council Meeting

This special City Council meeting is primarily procedural, with the key item being the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation (SACDC) Annual General Meeting. Council will consider a resolution to temporarily suspend rules of procedure to handle the airport matters, then conduct the AGM, which likely includes reports and governance decisions.

• Resolution to suspend rules for Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation portion of the agenda
• Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation Annual General Meeting (agenda package attached)

The Special City Council meeting on June 23, 2026, was held at the Lionel E. Lalonde Centre. The council temporarily suspended its rules of procedure for the portion of the agenda related to the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation, and the motion was carried by a two-thirds majority. The airport corporation's annual general meeting then took place, and the council adjourned at 4:42 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Suspended rules of procedure for the airport corporation agenda item (SCC2026-03), carried by two-thirds majority
• Held the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation Annual General Meeting
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:42 p.m.

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on two key planning matters: a proposal to create a residential lot from agricultural land at 21 Seguin Street in Chelmsford, and a citywide policy review that would permit shared housing along arterial roads in several residential and commercial zones. Staff also reviewed procedures for screening traffic impact assessments on industrial development. The committee will discuss these items before making recommendations.

• Public hearing to create a residential lot at 21 Seguin Street, Chelmsford
• Policy review permitting shared housing along arterial roads in R3, R4, C2, C3, and C4 zones
• Closed session on land acquisitions for Durham, Evergreen, and St. Charles streets, plus Municipal Road 55 in Naughton
• Staff report updating traffic impact screening for industrial and employment lands

The Planning Committee approved a staff direction to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z to permit shared housing on primary and secondary rights-of-way in several residential and commercial zones. It also approved an alternate resolution allowing one residential lot at 21 Seguin Street, Chelmsford, after initially denying the original applications. Four land disposition recommendations from closed session were carried, including surplus declarations and lease/sale authorizations.

• Approved staff direction to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z to permit shared housing on arterial roads in R3, R3-1, R4, C2, C3, C4 zones (4-0)
• Approved alternate resolution for Official Plan amendment at 21 Seguin St. to permit one residential lot in Agricultural Reserve designation (4-0)
• Approved alternate resolution for zoning by-law amendment at 21 Seguin St. to A(S) zone with site-specific provisions (4-0)
• Declared surplus lands at 1955 Municipal Road 55, Naughton, and directed staff to present a 99-year lease to Walden Senior Citizens and Pensioners Inc. for seniors' housing (carried)
• Directed staff to present a 5-year lease (with 5-year renewal option) to Older Adult Centre Sudbury for Unit 5 at 140 Durham Street (carried)
• Directed staff to present a by-law for sale of part of Evergreen Street, with net proceeds to Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General (carried)
• Directed staff to retain and consolidate 237 St. Charles Street with abutting lift station property, demolish existing building (except garage), funded from Lift Station Capital project (carried)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving the 2025 annual financial statements, as required by the Municipal Act. Members will also discuss a Community Improvement Plan application for 62 affordable housing units at 1570 Agincourt Avenue, a new multi-tier Community Grant Program, and updates to the Policy on Development Cost Sharing. An update on the city's asset management program and a presentation from the police service are also on the agenda.

• Approval of 2025 annual financial statements
• Community Improvement Plan application for 62 affordable housing units at 1570 Agincourt Ave
• New multi-tier Community Grant Program with Seed, Play, Run, and Grow funding streams
• Update to Policy on Development Cost Sharing
• Asset Management annual update per Ontario Regulation 588/17

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the City’s 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements. It also approved a $4,719,500 investment plan for COCHI and OPHI housing programs, and authorized a community improvement plan at 1570 Agincourt Avenue with a $1,230,000 federal housing fund allocation. The committee adopted a new Multi‑Tier Community Grant Program and repealed the 2016 Development Cost Sharing policy in favor of a revised version.

• Approved 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements (CARRIED)
• Approved $4,719,500 COCHI/OPHI housing investment plan (CARRIED)
• Approved Community Improvement Plan application for 1570 Agincourt Avenue (CARRIED)
• Allocated $1,230,000 from Federal Housing Accelerator Fund to the Agincourt plan (CARRIED)
• Approved New Multi‑Tier Community Grant Program (CARRIED)
• Repealed 2016 Development Cost Sharing policy and adopted revised policy (CARRIED)
• Extended Greater Sudbury Police Services presentation time from 10 to 20 minutes (unanimously carried)
• Moved to closed session for fire service education/training item (CARRIED)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will review a proposal to amend the Water and Waterwork Systems By-Law regarding the city's role in inspecting and maintaining private hydrants. The meeting also includes reports on waste composition and landfill methane regulations.

• Proposed amendment to Water and Waterwork Systems By-Law 2010-214 for private hydrant maintenance
• Presentation of 2025 Waste Composition Study results
• Review of Fourth Avenue pedestrian traffic safety study
• Compliance report for Landfill Methane Regulation SOR/2025-279

The Operations Committee approved a resolution directing staff to draft an amendment to the Water and Waterwork Systems By-Law 2010-214 to address private hydrant inspection and maintenance. The motion was moved by Councillor Parent, seconded by Councillor Fortin, and carried. All other agenda items were presented for information only and no further decisions were made.

• Approved preparation of amendment to Water and Waterwork Systems By-Law 2010-214 (carried)

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The committee will receive a presentation on the Rapid Mobilization Table's 2025 data and trends for individuals at acute risk. They will also consider funding extensions for the Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre's B.E.A.R. outreach program and approve Healthy Community Initiative grants. Informational reports cover paramedic response times, recruitment challenges, the Jeno Tihanyi Pool reopening plan, and the 2025 Ontario 55+ Summer Games.

• Rapid Mobilization Table update on homelessness and high-risk individuals
• Extension of Shkagamik-Kwe B.E.A.R. program for Indigenous outreach
• Healthy Community Initiative fund requests (capital >$10k, grants >$1k)
• Museum Services Strategic Blueprint 2026-2036 endorsement
• Jeno Tihanyi Pool business plan update with Laurentian University

The council approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund grants of $2,500 for each of wards 5, 8, 11 and 12 to support New Sudbury Days. It also authorized the extension of the Shkagamik‑Kwe Health Centre B.E.A.R. program through March 31, 2027 and adopted the Museum Services Strategic Blueprint for 2026‑2036. All related resolutions were carried.

• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund grants of $2,500 per ward for wards 5, 8, 11 and 12 for New Sudbury Days (resolution 6.1.1)
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund grants of $2,500 per ward for wards 5, 8, 11 and 12 for New Sudbury Days (resolution 6.1.2)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 6.1.1 to 6.1.2 (resolution CES2026-09)
• Authorized extension of Shkagamik‑Kwe Health Centre B.E.A.R. program to March 31, 2027 (resolution CES2026-12)
• Approved Greater Sudbury Museum Services Strategic Blueprint 2026‑2036 and implementation plan (resolution CES2026-13)

City Council Meeting

Greater Sudbury City Council will consider approving several zoning amendments, including a medium-density residential zone change and commercial height increases, along with various grants. The meeting also includes a motion requesting a comprehensive update on the Event Centre project and reports on bylaw services and defense sector opportunities.

• Zoning amendment to permit 10 units at 1464 Bancroft Drive
• Amendment to allow increased heights in C2 and C3 commercial zones
• Authorization of land sale on Hill Street to Perry + Perry Holdings Inc.
• Transfer of vacant land on LaSalle Boulevard to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
• Motion for comprehensive Event Centre project update in July 2026

The council approved a $75,000 allocation to Sudbury District Restorative Justice to sustain the Ozzy’s Garage mentorship program for the rest of 2026. It also directed staff to prepare a business case for two additional full‑time by‑law officers and delegated authority for an electric‑vehicle charging station licensing agreement. Several by‑laws covering land sales, grants, road declarations and zoning changes were read and passed.

• Approved up to $75,000 funding for Ozzy’s Garage youth outreach (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a business case for two new by‑law officers (Carried)
• Delegated authority to sign a licensing agreement for public EV charging stations (Carried)
• Read and passed By‑laws 2026-104 to 2026-111Z covering land sales, grants, road system and zoning amendments (Carried)
• Approved write‑off of $173,760.13 in uncollectible provincial offences fines (Carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 6.1.1 to 6.2.1, including Planning Committee resolutions (Carried)
• Waived notice provisions for a motion, carried by two‑thirds vote (Carried by two‑thirds)
• Approved the By‑law Service Report resolution to develop a business case for additional officers (Carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on three rezoning and lot creation applications. It will also consider extending a temporary use by-law for a garden suite, extending a condominium plan approval, and declaring surplus land for industrial park development. A closed session will discuss potential land acquisitions on Countryside Drive and Anderson Drive.

• Public hearing on 278 Old Wanup Road: extend temporary use by-law for garden suite until June 2029
• Public hearing on 1621 Pilon Crescent, Chelmsford: create two rural residential lots with deficient frontages
• Public hearing on 666 Vermilion Lake Road, Chelmsford: create one rural residential lot with deficient frontage
• Declare surplus land on Belisle Drive, Val Caron for Valley East Industrial Park
• Extend draft plan of condominium approval for 1 Dow Drive, Copper Cliff

The Planning Committee approved the purchase of land on Countryside Drive in Sudbury and Anderson Drive in Lively, funding both from designated accounts. It also approved a garden‑suite amendment and several Official Plan and zoning amendments, while denying other similar applications. All votes were unanimous among the four present councillors.

• Approved purchase of portion of Countryside Drive, Sudbury; funded from Capital Financing Reserve Fund‑General (Carried)
• Approved purchase of Anderson Drive, Lively; funded from Walden‑Lively WWTF – Contract account (Carried)
• Approved garden‑suite amendment for 278 Old Wanup Road (PL2026‑75) 4‑0 (Carried)
• Approved Tim Labelle’s Official Plan amendment (alternate PL2026‑77) 4‑0 (Carried)
• Denied Gilles Brosseau’s Official Plan amendment (PL2026‑78) 0‑4 (Defeated)
• Denied Gilles Brosseau’s zoning by‑law amendment (PL2026‑79) 0‑4 (Defeated)
• Approved Gilles Brosseau’s Official Plan amendment (alternate PL2026‑80) 4‑0 (Carried)
• Approved Gilles Brosseau’s zoning by‑law amendment with conditions (alternate PL2026‑81) 4‑0 (Carried)

Special City Council Meeting

This special city council meeting is primarily to conduct the Annual General Meeting of Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. Council will also consider a resolution to temporarily suspend procedural rules for that portion of the meeting. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. Annual General Meeting
• Resolution to suspend rules of procedure for the GSU AGM portion

This special meeting was procedural only. Council suspended rules of procedure to conduct the Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. annual general meeting. No substantive decisions were made.

• Suspended rules of procedure (carried by two-thirds majority)

City Council Meeting

Council will hear a presentation on the May 6 boil water advisory and consider recommendations for a reimagined Anderson Farm Park using funds from Meatbird Lake Park's disposition. They will also vote on implementing an annual flexible residential tipping fee holiday starting in 2027, and adopt multiple bylaws including zoning amendments for new housing developments and a grant to St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre.

• Anderson Farm Park reimagining with cost estimates
• Annual residential tipping fee holiday options from 2027
• Rezoning for 86 lots (172 semi-detached units) at 0 Montrose Ave by Dalron Construction
• Grant to St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre for redevelopment at 319 LaSalle Blvd
• Purchase of part of 3013 Municipal Road 80 in Val Caron from Parkland Corporation

Council approved the relocation of the municipal animal shelter to 2500 Dube Road, including rezoning for that use, by an 11-1 vote. They also approved Anderson Farm Park as the preferred location for funds from the Meatbird Lake Park sale, and adopted a single annual spring residential tipping fee holiday, defeating a flexible exemption option. Additionally, council directed staff to present a by-law for Code of Conduct complaint protocol revisions and passed a block of 11 by-laws covering zoning changes, grants, and property purchases.

• Approved new animal shelter relocation to 2500 Dube Road (11-1)
• Approved rezoning of 2500 Dube Road for animal shelter use (11-1)
• Approved Anderson Farm Park as preferred location for Meatbird Lake Park funds
• Defeated flexible residential tipping fee exemption (Option 8)
• Approved single annual spring residential tipping fee holiday (Option 1)
• Directed staff to present by-law for Code of Conduct complaint protocol revisions
• Passed by-laws 2026-91 to 2026-101Z, including zoning changes for housing, shoreline development, and grants

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding public hearings on five rezoning applications, including extensions for a blueberry stand and a garden suite, a 12-unit apartment on Fabbro Street, and two five-unit dwellings on Bancroft Drive. It will also consider increasing maximum heights in general commercial zones to allow more dwelling units. Consent agenda items include extensions for subdivisions at Saddle Creek and Sunrise Ridge.

• Rezoning to extend temporary blueberry stand at 0 South Lane Road
• Rezoning to extend garden suite at 875 Bruno Street, Azilda
• Zoning change for 12-unit apartment at 445 Fabbro Street
• Zoning change for two five-unit buildings at 1464 Bancroft Drive
• Proposed height increase in C2 and C3 zones for additional dwelling units

The Planning Committee approved five zoning amendments and a consent agenda item. Notable approvals include city-wide height increase to 20m for C2 and C3 commercial zones (5-0), a rezoning at 1464 Bancroft Drive for two five-unit multiple dwellings (4-1), and a rezoning at 445 Fabbro Street with conditions (5-0). Temporary zoning extensions for blueberry sales (fee waived) and a garden suite, plus a subdivision conditions amendment, were also approved.

• Approved height increase to 20m for C2 and C3 commercial zones (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1464 Bancroft Drive for two 5-unit multiple dwellings (4-1)
• Approved rezoning at 445 Fabbro Street from R2-3 to R3(S) with conditions (5-0)
• Approved temporary three-year zoning extension for outdoor blueberry sales at 0 South Lane Road (5-0, fee waived)
• Approved temporary three-year garden suite extension at 875 Bruno Street (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda item amending conditions for Saddle Creek Subdivision extension (5-0)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will receive updates on road safety statistics, winter maintenance, a left-turn pilot on Lasalle Boulevard, and the Transportation Demand Management grant program. No decisions are being made; all items are for information only.

• 2026 Annual Road Safety Report with collision statistics and red-light camera update
• Winter Control Update covering January 2026 snow removal
• Westbound Protected Left Turn Phase pilot on Lasalle Boulevard at Lasalle Court Mall
• Transportation Demand Management Community Grant Program 2026 update

The committee approved a motion to permanently implement the westbound advanced left-turn signal at 901 Lasalle Blvd, following a two-year pilot. The vote was 6-0, with one councillor absent. Other items were for information only.

• Approved permanent westbound advanced left-turn signal at 901 Lasalle Blvd (6-0)

Special City Council Meeting

Council is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct the annual general meeting of the Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation. The meeting includes procedural items and a resolution to temporarily suspend rules for the housing corporation portion.

• Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting (agenda attachment: GSHC AGM.pdf)

The council temporarily suspended its procedural bylaw to allow the Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation to hold its annual general meeting. No other substantive decisions were made during this special meeting.

• Suspended rules of procedure for housing corporation AGM (carried by two-thirds majority)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss relocating the city's animal shelter to a new facility on City-owned land at 2500 Dube Road. Other items include a feasibility study for the Capreol Millennium Resource Centre, the 2025 investment report, and a parkland reserve fund statement.

• Animal shelter relocation: staff seeks direction to proceed with new shelter at 2500 Dube Road
• Capreol Millennium Resource Centre feasibility study: potential relocation of library services to 24 Meehan Street
• 2025 Investment Report: compliance with city policy and regulations
• Payment-in-lieu of parkland: treasurer's annual financial statement for 2025
• Ontario Mine Rescue presentation on new training academy

The Committee approved directing staff to develop a new municipal Animal Shelter and rezone 2500 Dube Road for that purpose (both carried unanimously, 12-0). It also approved a multi-year agreement with police for a dedicated speed enforcement initiative funded up to $500,000/year (12-0), and formally approved twinning with Fano, Italy. A business case for a community hub at the Capreol Millennium Resource Centre was directed for the 2027 budget.

• Approved developing new municipal Animal Shelter (12-0)
• Approved rezoning 2500 Dube Road for animal shelter
• Approved business case for Capreol community hub in 2027 budget
• Approved twinning with Fano, Italy
• Approved $500k/year speed enforcement agreement with police (12-0)
• Received 2025 Investment Report for information
• Received Payment-in-Lieu of Parkland statement for information

City Council Meeting

Council will decide on 2026 property tax policy choices and other tax matters affecting tax bills for 2026 and interim 2027. They will also discuss a Community Improvement Plan application to convert 65 Larch Street into 44 residential units and a non-competitive contract award for on-demand and fixed transportation services. Several by-laws include a tax deferral for low-income older adults and persons with disabilities, lease agreements, and a French Language Services Policy.

• 2026 property tax policy and other tax matters for final and interim bills
• Community Improvement Plan application for 44 residential units at 65 Larch Street
• Non-competitive contract award with Student Transportation of Canada for GOVA Zone/Plus pilot
• By-law to provide enhanced tax deferral for low-income older adults and persons with disabilities
• Extension of services at Energy Court for homelessness response

Council approved expanding the Gateway Speed Limit Pilot Project to all residential neighborhoods, directing staff to amend the traffic by-law. The amendment to defer the decision pending further review was defeated 9-4. Council also approved a Community Improvement Plan application at 65 Larch Street, extended homelessness response services at Energy Court with $774,545 in funding, set 2026 property tax rates and policies, and awarded a non-competitive contract for on-demand transit services.

• Approved expansion of 40 km/h speed limits to all residential streets (10-3)
• Defeated motion to defer speed limit decision pending further review (4-9)
• Approved Community Improvement Plan application at 65 Larch Street (carried)
• Approved $774,545 for homeless drop-in program at Energy Court through Sept 2026 (carried)
• Approved 2026 property tax rates with ratios and capping tools (carried)
• Awarded non-competitive contract to Leuschen Transportation for on-demand transit services (carried)
• Appointed Lois Mahon to Greater Sudbury Public Library Board (carried)
• Approved by-laws 2026-73 to 2026-82 (carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications: 1257 Martindale Road to allow a 10-unit row dwelling (R3(S) zone), and 2019 Bancroft Drive for a 5-unit row dwelling (R3(S) zone). A deferred item for 162 Mackenzie Street seeks an Official Plan Amendment and rezoning for light industrial use. The meeting also includes a closed session on land acquisition/disposition on multiple streets.

• Public hearing: 1257 Martindale Rd, Sudbury – rezoning to R3(S) for 10-unit row dwelling
• Public hearing: 2019 Bancroft Dr, Sudbury – rezoning to R3(S) for 5-unit row dwelling
• Deferred: 162 Mackenzie St – Official Plan Amendment and rezoning for light industrial use
• Closed session: proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land on Dennie St, St. Therese St, St. Anthony St

The Planning Committee approved three applications: an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment at 162 Mackenzie Street to permit light industrial use in the Downtown designation (5-0); a zoning amendment at 1257 Martindale Road for a 10-unit row dwelling (5-0); and a zoning amendment at 2019 Bancroft Drive for a 5-unit row dwelling (5-0). All votes were unanimous. The committee also gave direction to staff on a land acquisition matter in closed session.

• Approved official plan amendment for light industrial use at 162 Mackenzie Street (5-0)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for light industrial use at 162 Mackenzie Street (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 10-unit row dwelling at 1257 Martindale Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 5-unit row dwelling at 2019 Bancroft Drive (5-0)

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will vote on Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications, which require council approval for capital requests over $10,000 and grants over $1,000. They will also receive presentations on integrated child care services and the modernization of paramedic dispatch communications. Correspondence items include updates on cricket infrastructure, fire prevention, homelessness data, and Pioneer Manor's quarterly report.

• Decision on Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications (capital requests over $10,000, grants over $1,000)
• Presentation on Our Children, Our Future integrated child care services
• Presentation on modernization of paramedic dispatch to Medical Priority Dispatch System
• Cricket infrastructure report with conceptual plan for Premier Cricket Ground at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex
• Homelessness data update on data collection and reporting processes

The committee approved a resolution to adapt McFarlane Lake Playground for recreational cricket in 2026 after consulting with the local association, and directed staff to prepare a business case for a new premier cricket ground for the 2027 budget. It also approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund grants and received a petition to rename the Capreol Fitness Centre.

• Approved cricket infrastructure report as amended (carried)
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund grants (carried)
• Received petition to rename Capreol Fitness Centre (referred to staff)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will discuss and potentially approve an annual flexible residential tipping fee and gate fee exemption, plus a program for low-density non-serviced households, beginning in 2027. They will also receive updates on the Gateway speed limit pilot project, road safety, winter control, and a protected left turn phase on Lasalle Boulevard. A motion to investigate security measures for public works employees is also on the agenda.

• Residential tipping fee holiday options update – fee exemption program for 2027
• Gateway speed limit pilot project update – next steps from November 2025 deferral
• Drain minor improvement for Majcher-Perras Drain C – appoint K. Smart Associates
• Motion: investigate security features for public works employees
• Road safety overview presentation by Traffic & Transportation staff

The committee adopted the Gateway Speed Limit Pilot Project and expanded it to all residential neighborhoods, after an amendment removed a proposed increase to school zone speed limits. A drainage improvement project was approved for up to $120,000. Tipping fee holiday options were referred to the full City Council. Staff were directed to investigate security measures for public works employees.

• Approved $120,000 for Majcher-Perras Drain C minor improvement (carried)
• Adopted Gateway Speed Limit Pilot expansion citywide (5-2) after removing school zone increase
• Referred all eight residential tipping fee holiday options to City Council meeting May 26
• Directed staff to investigate security measures for public works employees, report Q1 2027

City Council Meeting

Council will vote on several by-laws including zoning changes, official plan amendments, and grant authorizations. They will also discuss a motion to explore defence manufacturing opportunities in Greater Sudbury and receive updates on open building permit data and the Pronto transit payment system.

• Motion to support defence sector manufacturing opportunities in Greater Sudbury
• By-law 2026-68Z rezone 58 Jacobson Dr, Lively from Rural to General Commercial Special for 20 dwelling units with medical office/retail
• By-law 2026-67 convey part of Nottingham Ave cul-de-sac to Extendicare (Canada) Inc.
• By-law 2026-70P redesignate 0 Hemlock St, Capreol from Parks and Open Space to Living Area 1
• Presentation on Pronto implementation and AI pilot for building permit quality

Council approved a members' motion (8-4) directing staff to explore Greater Sudbury's role in the federal Defence Industrial Strategy. It also passed ten bylaws including zoning changes, road closures, and grant disbursements. A parcel of surplus land on LaSalle Boulevard was declared and directed for transfer to the WSIB at nil consideration.

• Approved members' motion on defence sector manufacturing opportunities (8-4)
• Declared surplus land on LaSalle Boulevard for transfer to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
• Passed By-law 2026-63 authorizing grants to non-profit community organizations
• Passed By-law 2026-64 authorizing Lake Stewardship Grant Program payments
• Passed By-law 2026-65 authorizing Healthy Community Initiative Fund grants
• Passed By-law 2026-66 closing part of Nottingham Avenue, Sudbury
• Passed By-law 2026-68Z rezoning land at 58 Jacobson Drive, Lively
• Passed By-laws 2026-70P and 2026-71Z redesignating and rezoning land at 0 Hemlock Street, Capreol

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee holds public hearings on three rezoning applications, including 62 Levesque Street for an eight-unit multiple dwelling, 162 Mackenzie Street for light industrial use, and 0 Algonquin Road for seven semi-detached dwellings. They also consider closing part of Lasalle Service Road. A closed session discusses a land acquisition or disposition on LaSalle Boulevard.

• Rezoning 62 Levesque St from R1-5 to R3(S) for an 8-unit multiple dwelling
• Official Plan Amendment and rezoning at 162 Mackenzie St for light industrial use
• Rezoning at 0 Algonquin Rd for 7 semi-detached dwellings (14 units)
• Closure and surplus declaration of part of Lasalle Service Road

The Committee approved declaring vacant land on LaSalle Boulevard surplus and transferring it to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board for nil consideration. It also approved zoning amendments for 62 Levesque Street (R3(S)) and 0 Algonquin Road (R2-2). A public hearing for 162 Mackenzie Street was deferred to April 27. A road closure and surplus declaration for part of Lasalle Service Road was also approved.

• Declared surplus land on LaSalle Boulevard, transferred to WSIB for nil consideration (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 62 Levesque Street to R3(S) for 8-unit multiple dwelling (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 0 Algonquin Road to R2-2 with site-specific provisions (5-0)
• Deferred public hearing for 162 Mackenzie Street to April 27, 2026
• Approved closure and surplus declaration of part of Lasalle Service Road (carried)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a resolution to redirect the remaining $122,702 of a 2022 pledge to the St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre Lasalle Site redevelopment. Several by‑laws will be read and passed, including authorizations for community‑improvement grants, a loan to the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation, and multiple zoning and official‑plan amendments. Managers’ reports on French language services and a homelessness response update will be presented, and a members’ motion will seek the fund redirection.

• Resolution to redirect $122,702 to St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre Lasalle Site redevelopment
• By‑law 2026‑52 authorizing grants under the Greater Sudbury Community Improvement Plan
• By‑law 2026‑54 authorizing a loan to the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation
• By‑law 2026‑55 authorizing a lease agreement with the Onaping Falls Curling Club at 10 Fraser Extension
• By‑law 2026‑57Z rezoning 4548 Notre Dame Avenue, Hanmer from C2 to H71C2(130) for a rental store

The council approved a drop‑in program operated by The Go‑Give Project at Energy Court from May 1 to September 30, 2026, funding it with up to $802,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. An amendment was adopted that added language on the City’s homelessness roadmap and authorized a reduced service level of eight hours per day for May. Staff were directed to prepare a report on service gaps and funding options and to present it at the May 12, 2026 council meeting. Council also directed staff to produce a cross‑departmental analysis of the Significant Weather Event that began March 15, 2026.

• Approved $802,000 Energy Court drop‑in program (13‑0)
• Amended homelessness resolution to reference the Community Roadmap (13‑0)
• Authorized reduced service level of 8 hrs/day for May at Energy Court (13‑0)
• Directed report on Energy Court service gaps, to be presented May 12, 2026 (13‑0)
• Directed staff to prepare comprehensive analysis of the March 15 Significant Weather Event (carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 11.1.3‑11.2.2 (CC2026‑66) (carried)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2026‑42 to PL2026‑54 (CC2026‑67) (carried)
• Adopted City Council meeting minutes of March 10, 2026 (CC2026‑69) (carried)