Sudbury District public meetings in 2021

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting in Greater Sudbury, held to consider resolutions from the Finance and Administration Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with standard items like call to order, roll call, and adjournment. The main substantive item is item 5.1, where council will vote on committee resolutions from several recent meetings, though the resolutions themselves are not included in this agenda.

• Consideration of Finance and Administration Committee resolutions from Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, and Dec 15, 2021

The special council meeting approved all Finance and Administration Committee resolutions from November 29 to December 15, 2021, in a recorded vote of 10 yeas to 3 nays. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2021-78 to FA2021-79-A1 (10-3)
• Approved resolutions FA2021-81 and FA2021-83 to FA2021-90-A1 (10-3)
• Approved resolutions FA2021-90-A2 to FA2021-90-A9 (10-3)
• Approved resolutions FA2021-90-A10 to FA2021-90-A26 (10-3)
• Approved resolutions FA2021-90-A27 to FA2021-90-A31, FA2021-90, FA2021-96, FA2021-98 (10-3)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for the Finance and Administration Committee meeting on December 15, 2021. It includes routine items like call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, and adjournment. The meeting is a continuation of earlier sessions from late November and early December, but no specific decisions or discussion items are listed in this agenda.

• Continuation of Finance & Administration Committee meeting from November 29, 30, December 1 and 7, 2021

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the City of Greater Sudbury's 2022 tax-supported operating budget of $468,350,082 gross and $228,840,685 net, along with a $115,479,584 capital budget. The committee also approved a 1.5% special capital levy for aging infrastructure, set the RV dump station fee at $15, and reclassified $1.1 million in supervised consumption services funding to provincial grants. Several amendments, including additional funding for the Beaver Lake Welcome Centre and a 1% capital levy for local roads, were defeated.

• Approved 2022 operating budget of $468,350,082 gross / $228,840,685 net (10-2)
• Approved 2022 capital budget of $115,479,584 (13-0)
• Approved 1.5% special capital levy for aging infrastructure (2-11, defeated)
• Approved $15 RV dump station fee, funded by wastewater capital reduction (10-3)
• Approved $60,000 for Place des Arts, deferring $50,787 to 2023 (8-4)
• Approved $1.1M supervised consumption services funded by provincial grants (11-0)
• Defeated $18,768.82 for Beaver Lake Welcome Centre maintenance (5-8)
• Defeated amendment to redirect $1M to local roads (4-9)

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council meets to consider routine committee reports, a consent agenda, and a series of by-laws covering property sales, zoning changes, and grants. The agenda also includes reports on the Greater Sudbury Museums Review, COVID-19 updates, and the 2022 election, plus three members' motions on social media policy, KED build commitments, and a traffic study.

• By-law 2021-188: Sale of vacant land west of White Street, Valley East Industrial Park
• By-law 2021-189: Sale of 62 Second Avenue, Coniston to 1011142 Ontario Limited
• By-law 2021-190P/191Z: Official Plan amendment and rezoning for 2496 Highway 69 North (Society of Saint Vincent De Paul)
• By-law 2021-193Z: Rezoning to permit 14-unit multiple dwelling at 1310 Sparks Street
• Motion to direct staff to issue media notification that KED build commitment is limited to site preparation

Council approved a motion directing staff to issue a public media notification clarifying that the only current build commitment for the Kingsway Entertainment District (KED) is limited to site preparation, despite claims of hotel and casino commitments. The motion passed 7-6. Council also approved several by-laws, including zoning changes and land sales, and deferred the Greater Sudbury Museums Review to January 25, 2022.

• Approved media notification that KED build commitment is only site preparation (7-6)
• Approved by-laws 2021-184 to 2021-195, including zoning changes and land sales
• Deferred Greater Sudbury Museums Review to January 25, 2022
• Approved request for traffic study at Denis Avenue and St. Louis Street, Naughton
• Approved request for social media policy report for Council and local boards (due Q2 2022)
• Approved request for updated boundary signage from Ontario Ministry of Transportation
• Approved committee resolutions from Audit, Community Services, Finance, Hearing, Operations, and Planning committees
• Adopted Finance and Administration Committee minutes of November 2, 2021

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning applications, including a rezoning for a pit and quarry, a rezoning for commercial development, and a re-drafted subdivision plan. They will also discuss the first draft of Phase Two of the Official Plan Review and seek direction to begin public consultation. The meeting includes a closed session for a land acquisition matter.

• Rezoning application for a Category 3 Class A Pit and Category 4 Class A Quarry at Regional Road 4, Whitefish
• Rezoning to amended C5(3) Shopping Centre Commercial Special at 1933 Regent Street for office and light industrial use
• Re-draft of Moonglo West Subdivision plan and update of draft approval conditions
• Phase Two of the Official Plan Review - first draft amendment for public consultation
• Closed session regarding proposed acquisition or disposition of land at Highway 17 East, Coniston

The Planning Committee approved the Moonglo West subdivision with amended conditions, including new stormwater management, floodproofing, and pedestrian connection requirements. The committee also approved a zoning amendment for 1933 Regent Street and a rezoning for Regional Road 4, Whitefish. The Phase Two Official Plan Review was deferred to January 24, 2022.

• Approved Moonglo West subdivision with amended conditions (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment at 1933 Regent Street (4-0)
• Approved rezoning at Regional Road 4, Whitefish (4-0)
• Deferred Phase Two Official Plan Review to January 24, 2022 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of easement for Highway 17 East, Coniston (carried)

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the 2021 External Audit Planning Report and the audit plans for 2022 to 2023. These presentations will outline audit areas, systems, approach, scope, and timing. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments.

• 2021 External Audit Planning Report presentation
• Audit Plans 2022 to 2023 presentation

The Audit Committee approved the 2021 External Audit Plan as presented by KPMG, with a motion carried. The Auditor General also presented audit plans for 2022-2023 for information only. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 4:24 p.m.

• Approved 2021 External Audit Plan (AC2021-09, carried)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to consider recommendations on several funding requests, including Healthy Community Initiative grants, an Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan application, and a Town Centre CIP application for 595 Kathleen Street. The agenda also includes informational reports on the film industry's economic impact, the 2021 COVID-19 property tax deferral program, contract awards over $100,000, and council expenses. No votes are scheduled on the informational items.

• Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications requiring Council approval for capital requests over $10,000 and grants over $1,000
• Affordable Housing CIP grant application recommendation
• Town Centre CIP grant application for 595 Kathleen Street
• Report on contract awards exceeding $100,000 from July 1 to September 30, 2021
• Third quarter 2021 Council expenses report

The Finance and Administration Committee approved three funding applications: Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests, an Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan application from Raising the Roof, and a Town Centre Community Improvement Plan application for 595 Kathleen Street. All motions were carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and brief.

• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests (carried)
• Approved Affordable Housing CIP application from Raising the Roof (carried)
• Approved Town Centre CIP application for 595 Kathleen Street (carried)

Hearing Committee Meeting

The Hearing Committee is meeting to consider a report recommending the Manager of Taxation be authorized to adjust the Collector's Roll under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, which allows for cancellation, reduction, or refund of property taxes under certain circumstances. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments.

• Public hearing on cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Report recommending authorization for Manager of Taxation to adjust Collector's Roll
• Attachments include report and appendices A and B with details of tax adjustments

The Hearing Committee approved a resolution to adjust taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, totaling $18,274.08, with the city's municipal portion estimated at $14,268.45. The decision includes cancelling associated interest proportionally and directing the Manager of Taxation to adjust the Collector's Roll. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved tax adjustments of $18,274.08 under Municipal Act Sections 357/358 (carried)
• Cancelled associated interest in proportion to tax adjustments
• Directed Manager of Taxation to adjust Collector's Roll accordingly

Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Emergency Services Committee is meeting to receive informational reports and presentations on paramedic services, fire services, volunteer firefighter recruitment, and emergency management. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; all items are for information or discussion.

• Presentation on Paramedic Services Trillium Gift of Life Referral Program
• Overview of 2021 Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment by Greater Sudbury Fire Services
• Fire Services Update – December 2021
• Emergency Management Update – December 2021
• Paramedic Services and Tactical Paramedic Program Updates – December 2021

The Emergency Services Committee meeting on December 8, 2021, was informational only. No motions, petitions, or questions were presented, and no decisions were made. Presentations covered the Trillium Gift of Life Referral Program and the 2021 Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Overview, and several updates were received for information.

• No motions presented
• No decisions made

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

This is a procedural-only meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee. The agenda contains standard administrative items such as call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Continuation of meetings from November 29, 30, and December 1, 2021, if required

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a series of amendments to the 2022 budget, including funding for the Paris-Notre Dame Bikeway ($2.2M), the Valley East Twin Pad Multipurpose Sports Complex (subject to $20M in senior government funding and closure of four ice pads), and a new paramedic garage at Lionel E. Lalonde ($370,000). Other approved items included LED park lighting, columbaria walls, by-law enforcement hours, catchbasin cleaning, Flour Mill silo cleanup, electronic content management, immigration pilot program funding, a film officer position, CEEP-related studies, public art funding, private lead water services, Minnow Lake boardwalk renovations, on-street parking fee reduction, and municipal law enforcement officers. A motion to adjourn was defeated, and the meeting continued until 10:15 p.m.

• Approved $2.2M for Paris-Notre Dame Bikeway from Wilma Street to Bridge of Nations, funded from Capital Financing Reserve and replenished by Active Transportation allocation.
• Approved Valley East Twin Pad Multipurpose Sports Complex, subject to $20M senior government funding, reducing municipal share to $9.2M, and closure of four ice pads.
• Approved $370,000 for construction of garage space at Lionel E. Lalonde, funded from Paramedic Services Reserve with net levy impact of $6,250.
• Approved $177,000 for converting parks lighting to LED, funded from Parks Reserve with $0 net levy impact.
• Approved $110,000 for cleanup of Flour Mill Silo Site for projection lighting display, funded from Capital Financing Reserve with $0 net levy impact.
• Approved $96,182 for Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program Year 3, funded from tax rate stabilization reserve with $0 net levy impact.
• Approved $25,000 net levy impact for public art funding, after amendment removing reserve funding and reallocation.
• Approved $192,803 for Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for Housing, Transit, Parks and Downtown Facilities.

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss three main items: the 2021 Active Transportation Annual Report, which includes recommended amendments to the Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2010-1 for new cycling infrastructure; an Automated Speed Enforcement Program proposal; and an update on the Sanitary Sewer and Water Service Line Warranty Protection Plan, including procurement of a service provider. No votes are listed on the agenda; these are discussion and recommendation items.

• 2021 Active Transportation Annual Report with recommended bylaw amendments for cycling infrastructure
• Automated Speed Enforcement Program recommendations and next steps
• Procurement recommendation for optional water and sewer service line warranty plan

The Operations Committee approved three resolutions from the 2021 Active Transportation Annual Report, designating Kelly Lake Road and Ramsey Lake Road as cycling facilities, a traffic control signal system on Ramsey Lake Road, and a no-parking zone near a new pedestrian crossover on Hill Street. It also directed staff to prepare a report on automated speed enforcement site selection and a business case for the 2023 budget, and approved procuring a service provider for an optional sewer/water line warranty plan for homeowners. All motions carried, with recorded votes on the speed enforcement items (6-0).

• Approved designating Kelly Lake Road (Junction Creek bridge to Copper Street) as a bike lane and Ramsey Lake Road (Paris Street to Science North Entrance) as a multiuse path (OP2021-21).
• Approved designating Ramsey Lake Road and a private entrance 300m east of Paris Street as a traffic control signal system (OP2021-22).
• Approved prohibiting parking/stopping within 30m of a new pedestrian crossover on Hill Street at Lamothe Street, directing staff to amend By-Law 2010-1 (OP2021-23).
• Directed staff to prepare a report on automated speed enforcement site selection and unit numbers for Q2 2022 (OP2021-24, carried 6-0).
• Directed staff to prepare a business case for the 2023 budget to implement an automated speed enforcement program (OP2021-25, carried 6-0).
• Approved procuring a service provider for an optional sewer/water line warranty plan, waiving commission to lower premiums (OP2021-26).

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss a motion requesting staff prepare a report on a parkland rewilding pilot program, along with receiving informational reports on Pioneer Manor's third quarter and the 2021 Point-in-Time homelessness count. No final decisions are expected on these items at this meeting.

• Motion for parkland rewilding pilot program report (Q2 2022)
• Pioneer Manor 2021 3rd Quarter Report
• 2021 Point-in-Time Count homelessness results

The Community Services Committee approved a motion directing staff to prepare a report with recommendations for a parkland rewilding pilot program, including research, data collection, and public consultation steps, to be presented in the second quarter of 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also received two reports for information only and adjourned.

• Approved motion CS2021-11 directing staff to prepare a report with recommendations for a rewilding pilot program across the City's parkland portfolio, to be presented to the Committee in Q2 2022.

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is holding a routine meeting with a procedural agenda that includes call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, and public comment periods. No substantive items, reports, or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Continuation of the November 29-30, 2021 meeting if required
• Members' motions
• Addendum
• Civic petitions
• Question period

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a 2022 budget adjustment redirecting $250,000 in savings to Supportive Transitional Housing, with a net levy impact of $350,000 for 2022 and $636,495 for 2023 if other funding doesn't materialize. It also approved a phased-in tipping fee increase from $81 to $90 per tonne for 2022, generating $400,000 in revenue. Several budget business cases were added, including converting a part-time law clerk to full-time, a major events officer to permanent, a Red Cross disaster program, a YES Theater grant, and the MR55/Lorne Street infrastructure renewal project contingent on federal/provincial funding. A motion to reconsider a 2019 general wage increase for non-union staff was defeated, as was a proposal for $1 million in grants to Finlandia Village and Maison McCulloch Hospice for ventilation systems.

• Approved FA2021-90-A2: Redirect $250,000 in savings to Supportive Transitional Housing, with 2022 net levy impact of $350,000 and 2023 impact of $636,495 if needed (carried 13-0).
• Approved FA2021-90-A3: Increase tipping fees from $81 to $90 per tonne for 2022, phased toward full cost recovery, adding $400,000 in revenue (carried 8-5).
• Approved FA2021-90-A4: Include business case to convert part-time law clerk to full-time in 2022 budget.
• Approved FA2021-90-A5: Include business case to convert Major Events Development Officer to permanent non-union position with zero net levy impact.
• Approved FA2021-90-A6: Include Red Cross Personal Disaster Assistance Program with $15,000 net levy impact.
• Approved FA2021-90-A7: Include YES Theater Community Grant for Refettorio with zero net levy impact.
• Approved FA2021-90-A8 (as amended): Include MR55/Lorne Street Infrastructure Renewal project, contingent on federal/provincial funding, and proceed with emergency storm sewer replacement (carried 13-0).
• Defeated FA2021-92: Reconsideration of 2019 general wage increase for non-union staff (4-9).

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

This is a procedural-only meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee. The agenda contains standard administrative items like call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, and adjournment, but no specific business items, reports, or decisions are listed.

• No specific agenda items listed

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to hear presentations on the 2022 budgets from the Nickel District Conservation Authority (Conservation Sudbury) and Public Health Sudbury & Districts, and to consider a report with recommendations for finalizing the City of Greater Sudbury's 2022 budget. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments.

• Presentation: Nickel District Conservation Authority (Conservation Sudbury) 2022 budget
• Presentation: Public Health Sudbury & Districts 2022 budget
• Finalization of the 2022 City of Greater Sudbury budget

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a motion (FA2021-78) authorizing staff hiring at Pioneer Manor under the provincial Long-Term Care Staffing Increase Funding Policy, with no property tax levy impact. A motion to compare Mayor and Councillor compensation (FA2021-79) was amended and deferred to January 2022. The 2022 budget finalization was not dealt with and will be considered at a future meeting.

• Approved FA2021-78: authorized hiring for Pioneer Manor under provincial LTC staffing funding, with no tax levy impact.
• Deferred FA2021-79 (compensation comparison for Mayor and Councillors) to January 2022, after amendments to include committee work and full-time role considerations.
• Approved agenda order changes and addendum handling by two-thirds majority.
• Approved proceeding past 7:00 p.m. by recorded vote (7-6).
• Not dealt with: 2022 Budget finalization, civic petitions, and question period.

City Council Meeting

This is the regular City Council meeting for November 23, 2021. Council will vote on several by-laws, including the sale of 2 Franklin Street in Falconbridge and three zoning amendments, and will receive reports on homelessness shelter enhancements, the future of Greater Sudbury Museums, the Integrity Commissioner's activities, and a COVID-19 update. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and resolutions from committees.

• Sale of 2 Franklin Street, Falconbridge to 1973674 Ontario Ltd. and Jacob Gauthier Professional Corporation (By-law 2021-180)
• Rezoning at 0 Celine Street & 0 Louisa Drive to prevent split-zoning (By-law 2021-181Z)
• Rezoning at 351 Marshall Lane to R2-3(22) for up to 5 dwelling units (By-law 2021-182Z)
• Rezoning at 252 Dell Street to permit existing 6-unit multiple dwelling (By-law 2021-183Z)
• Motion to request a report on a Social Media Policy for Council and local boards

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider three rezoning applications and one extension of a zoning by-law amendment. The most consequential item is a proposal to rezone 1310 Sparks Street to permit a 14-unit affordable housing project. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss land acquisition or disposition matters.

• Rezoning to R2-3(S) for existing six-unit dwelling at 252 Dell Street
• Rezoning to R3 Special for existing three-unit dwelling at 849 Howey Drive
• Rezoning to R3 for 14-unit affordable housing project at 1310 Sparks Street
• Extension of Zoning By-law Amendment to I(34) Institutional Special at 2750 Bancroft Drive
• Closed session on land matters at St. Charles Street and Second Avenue, Coniston

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to consider a tower rental fee reduction aimed at encouraging telecom providers to offer broadband in underserved rural areas, and to review applications from the 2021 Community Improvement Plan intake. They will also receive an information report on the city's operating budget variance, projecting a surplus of about $3.8 million for 2021.

• Tower rental fee reduction for broadband projects in underserviced areas
• Update on 2021 Community Improvement Plan intake period
• 2021 Operating Budget Variance Report (Jan–Aug 2021) with projected $3.8M surplus

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a fee reduction policy for broadband tower rentals in underserviced areas and directed staff to prepare a by-law. It accepted six Community Improvement Plan applications for various properties, and separately approved a $145,000 CIP application for 131 Durham Street, rejecting an amendment to reduce the amount to $45,000. The committee also approved $50,000 in-kind support for New Metric Media's use of the Sudbury Community Arena, and carried a motion supporting the production teams.

• Approved tower rental fee reduction policy for broadband projects in underserviced areas (carried)
• Accepted six 2021 CIP applications for 96 Larch, 124 Elm, 158 Elgin, 291 Lourdes, 10 Beech, and 81 Larch streets (carried)
• Approved $145,000 CIP application for 131 Durham Street, including $115,000 Façade Improvement Grant (11-1)
• Defeated amendment to reduce 131 Durham Street funding to $45,000 (2-10)
• Approved $50,000 in-kind support for New Metric Media's arena use (carried)
• Carried motion supporting Letterkenny and Shoresy production teams and advocating to NOHFC

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to consider several operational matters, including proposed parking restrictions on two roads, a recommendation on RV dump sites at wastewater plants, and a motion to study active transportation for Notre Dame Street East. The agenda also includes a presentation on waste collection participation and an update on the Blue Box recycling transition. No final decisions are made at this meeting; items are discussed and recommendations are made.

• Parking restrictions proposed for north side of Panache North Shore Road, west of Panache Lake Road, Walden
• Parking restrictions proposed for Brabant Street, Azilda
• Recommendation on operation of RV dump sites at Sudbury, Valley East, and Chelmsford Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Motion to direct staff to report on incorporating active transportation into renewal of Notre Dame Street East, Azilda (from east of St. Thomas St to MR35)
• Update on Blue Box Recycling Transition (O. Reg 391/21)

The committee approved closing recreational vehicle dump sites at the Valley East, Sudbury, and Chelmsford wastewater treatment plants due to safety and operational concerns. It also directed staff to support local businesses providing RV dumping facilities and to prepare a business case for making campground dump facilities available to the public with a user fee for full cost recovery. The vote was 5-1.

• Approved parking restrictions on Panache North Shore Road (OP2021-17)
• Approved parking restrictions on Brabant Street, Azilda (OP2021-18)
• Approved closure of RV dump sites at Valley East, Sudbury, and Chelmsford wastewater plants (5-1)
• Directed staff to support local RV dumping businesses and charge wastewater fees
• Directed staff to prepare business case for public RV dump facility fees
• Approved motion to study active transportation for Notre Dame Street East renewal (OP2021-20)

City Council Meeting

Greater Sudbury City Council is meeting to consider several reports and motions. Key items include a recommendation to require COVID-19 vaccination for visitors to city-owned meeting and community gathering facilities, a motion to plan the repurposing of the Sudbury Community Arena, and a motion to develop a social media policy for council and local board members. Council will also consider resolutions from committees, including a zoning by-law amendment for properties on Ste. Anne Road, MacKenzie Street, and Xavier Street, and a by-law for tax adjustments.

• Mandatory vaccination requirement for visitors at city-owned meeting and community gathering facilities
• Motion to direct staff to present a plan for repurposing the Sudbury Community Arena for downtown renewal
• Motion to request a report on a social media policy for Members of Council and local boards
• Zoning by-law amendment (2021-177Z) rezoning 30 Ste. Anne Road, 162 MacKenzie Street, and 38 Xavier Street to C4(16) Office Commercial Special
• By-law 2021-175 authorizing cancellation, reduction, or refund of realty taxes

Council approved a requirement that visitors using municipal meeting rooms and community gathering facilities be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as outlined in a staff report. Council also approved several committee resolutions, adopted minutes, and passed by-laws, including a zoning amendment for properties on Ste. Anne Road, MacKenzie Street, and Xavier Street. A motion to direct staff to present a plan for repurposing the Sudbury Community Arena was carried (8-3). A motion to alter the agenda order to deal with Managers' Reports before Community Delegations was defeated (5-6).

• Approved vaccination requirement for visitors to municipal meeting rooms and gathering facilities (carried)
• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2021-71 and FA2021-72 (carried)
• Approved Hearing Committee resolutions HC2021-07 to HC2021-08 (carried)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2021-154 to PL2021-157 (carried)
• Adopted Planning Committee minutes of September 27, 2021 (carried)
• Passed By-laws 2021-174 to 2021-177Z, including zoning amendment for 30 Ste. Anne Road, 162 MacKenzie Street & 38 Xavier Street (carried)
• Directed staff to present a plan for repurposing the Sudbury Community Arena in first quarter of 2022 (8-3)
• Defeated motion to alter agenda order to deal with Managers' Reports before Community Delegations (5-6)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application for 2589 Ida Street to designate part of the property as Future Development to avoid split zoning. The committee will also review recommended zoning by-law amendments tied to the LaSalle Boulevard Corridor Plan and Strategy. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a proposed land acquisition or disposition on Franklin Street, Falconbridge.

• Public hearing on rezoning at 2589 Ida Street, Sudbury
• Recommended zoning by-law amendment for LaSalle Boulevard Corridor Plan and Strategy
• Closed session on proposed acquisition/disposition of land at Franklin Street, Falconbridge

The Planning Committee approved a draft zoning by-law amendment for the LaSalle Boulevard Corridor Plan, adding 'Commercial Self Storage Facility' as a permitted use for lands at 1865-1869 LaSalle Boulevard. It also approved a zoning change for 2589 Ida Street from M1(17) to FD, subject to conditions, and authorized the sale of 2 Franklin Street, Falconbridge.

• Approved draft zoning by-law amendment for LaSalle Boulevard Corridor Plan (4-0)
• Amended resolution to include 'Commercial Self Storage Facility' as permitted use for 1865-1869 LaSalle Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved zoning change for 2589 Ida Street from M1(17) to FD (3-0)
• Authorized sale of 2 Franklin Street, Falconbridge, with proceeds to Capital Financing Reserve Fund

Special City Council Meeting

This special City Council meeting includes reports and motions on several funding and planning items. Council will consider a recommendation to begin site grading for the Greater Sudbury Event Centre, funding for the Security Enforcement Officer Pilot Program, and business cases for increased Place des Arts funding, a Food Policy Council grant, and a seniors woodshop grant. Members also propose plans for the existing Community Arena and a social media policy for council members.

• Recommendation to commence site grading for the Greater Sudbury Event Centre at the Kingsway Entertainment District
• Funding recommendation for Security Enforcement Officer Pilot Program to end of 2021 and business case for permanent service
• Motion to prepare business case for increasing Place des Arts annual operating funding to $260,000 (currently $149,213)
• Motion to prepare business case for $50,000 funding for Greater Sudbury Food Policy Council
• Motion to prepare business case for annual grant up to $7,500 for 76 Hilltop Seniors Woodshop

Council approved extending the Security Enforcement Pilot Program for the rest of 2021 and directed staff to prepare a business case for the 2022 budget. It also directed staff to prepare a business case for increasing Place des Arts annual operating funding to $260,000. A motion to develop a business case for a one-time grant of up to $7,500 to the 76 Hilltop Seniors Woodshop was carried. The meeting adjourned automatically at 9:00 p.m., leaving several items unaddressed.

• Approved extension of Security Enforcement Pilot Program for remainder of 2021 (11-1)
• Directed staff to prepare business case for Place des Arts operating funding increase to $260,000 (7-4)
• Approved business case for one-time grant up to $7,500 to 76 Hilltop Seniors Woodshop (carried)
• Motion to proceed past 9:00 p.m. defeated (4-8)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the 2022 budget overview, the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board 2022 budget, and the Greater Sudbury Public Library Board 2022 budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational.

• 2022 Budget Overview presentation
• Greater Sudbury Police Services Board 2022 Budget presentation
• Greater Sudbury Public Library Board 2022 Budget presentation

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a motion directing staff to start a pilot allowing free on-street parking after 5 p.m. on weekdays for the remainder of 2021, and to prepare a business case for a permanent user-fee change in the 2022 budget. The motion passed 11-0. The committee also received presentations on the 2022 budget overview, the police services board budget, and the public library board budget, all for information only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to pilot free on-street parking after 5 p.m. weekdays for remainder of 2021 and prepare 2022 budget business case (11-0)
• Received 2022 Budget Overview presentation for information only
• Received Greater Sudbury Police Services Board 2022 Budget presentation for information only
• Received Greater Sudbury Public Library Board 2022 Budget presentation for information only

City Council Meeting

Council defeated a motion to direct staff to set up an alternate encampment location at the Energy Court site with amenities like ice fishing hut tents, water, and sanitation. Instead, Council approved a motion to continue developing an encampment plan based on the staff report and the Encampment Response Guide, including assessing indoor shelter availability and reporting progress at each Council meeting. Council also approved several routine items, including committee resolutions, consent agenda minutes, and two by-laws, one authorizing a grant to the Canadian Curling Association.

• Defeated motion to set up temporary encampment at Energy Court site (3-9)
• Approved motion to continue developing encampment plan and report regularly (carried)
• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolution FA2021-69 (carried)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2021-145 to 147 and 149-152 (carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 12.1.1 to 12.1.4 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-172 confirming proceedings (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-173 authorizing grant to Canadian Curling Association (carried)
• Approved motion to proceed past 9:00 p.m. (7-5)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider two rezoning applications. One would legalize a basement dwelling unit at 351 Marshall Lane, and the other would allow a 179-unit medium-density residential development at 95 Estelle Street. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss three land acquisition or disposition matters.

• Rezoning to R2-3 Special at 351 Marshall Lane to legalize a basement dwelling unit in an existing fiveplex, including parking relief
• Rezoning to R3-1 Special at 95 Estelle Street for a 179-unit medium-density residential development
• Closed session on three pending acquisition or disposition of land matters (Falconbridge, Hanmer, Sudbury)

The Planning Committee approved a zoning amendment for 351 Marshall Lane, changing the classification from R2-3 to R2-3 Special, allowing up to five dwelling units in the existing building, subject to conditions. The committee also received public comments on a rezoning application for 95 Estelle Street and scheduled a second public hearing. In closed session, the committee authorized the sale of part of Beaupre Avenue in Hanmer and a land exchange involving vacant land west of Greenvalley Drive.

• Approved zoning amendment for 351 Marshall Lane (R2-3 to R2-3 Special) with conditions (4-0)
• Received comments on 95 Estelle Street rezoning and scheduled second public hearing (4-0)
• Authorized sale of part of unopened Beaupre Avenue, Hanmer
• Authorized land exchange and purchase of easement west of Greenvalley Drive

Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Emergency Services Committee is meeting to receive and discuss monthly information reports from the Fire Services, Emergency Management, and Paramedic Services divisions, including COVID-19 response and mental health program updates. The agenda consists of correspondence items for information only, with no decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Fire Services Update – October 2021
• Emergency Management Update – October 2021
• Paramedic Services Update – October 2021
• Community Paramedicine Activities – COVID-19 Response and Health Promotion
• Community Paramedicine Long-Term Care Program Update

The Emergency Services Committee meeting on October 20, 2021, was procedural only. Members received six information-only updates on fire, emergency management, paramedic services, community paramedicine, and mental health programs. No motions, petitions, or questions were presented, and no substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:10 p.m. (carried)

Hearing Committee Meeting

The Hearing Committee is meeting to consider two public hearing items: a recommendation to authorize tax cancellations, reductions, or refunds under the Municipal Act, and a tree appeal regarding a replacement tree on Huntington Drive. The agenda also includes standard procedural items like roll call, declarations of interest, and adjournment.

• Tax adjustments under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Tree appeal for 1856 and 1858 Huntington Drive
• Public comments on both hearing items

The Hearing Committee approved tax adjustments totaling $6,850.04 under the Municipal Act, and denied a request to plant a tree on Huntington Drive. The meeting was otherwise procedural with no other decisions.

• Approved $6,850.04 tax adjustment under Municipal Act Sections 357/358 (4-0)
• Denied tree planting at 1856/1858 Huntington Drive (1-2)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss the CAO's 2021 performance objectives and evaluation process, a stormwater funding study, and an update on the 2022 budget. The agenda also includes a closed session for a personal matters item regarding a performance review, and informational reports on council expenses and Pioneer Manor bed redevelopment costs.

• Closed session for one personal matters item (performance review) under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b)
• Presentation on 2021 CAO performance objectives and third quarter performance
• Recommendation on sustainability stormwater funding study
• 2022 Budget Update report
• Update on Pioneer Manor's bed redevelopment cost escalation

The Finance and Administration Committee approved in principle a plan to introduce a stormwater rate no sooner than 2024, based on a sustainable, equitable, and reliable funding source. Staff were directed to begin public engagement and stakeholder consultation, and to report back with an implementation plan for Council in Q1 2023. The committee also amended the 2021 CAO performance evaluation process as outlined in a staff report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved in principle stormwater rate plan (9-2)
• Directed staff to begin public engagement on stormwater rate
• Directed staff to report on consultation and implementation plan by Q1 2023
• Amended 2021 CAO performance evaluation process (carried)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to consider restricting parking on Panache North Shore Road in Walden and Brabant Street in Azilda, and to review RV dump site operations at three wastewater treatment plants. It will also receive an update on the provincial Blue Box recycling transition. The agenda includes standard procedural items like roll call and public comments.

• Parking restrictions on north side of Panache North Shore Road, west of Panache Lake Road, Walden
• Parking restrictions on Brabant Street, Azilda
• RV dump site operations at Sudbury, Valley East, and Chelmsford Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Blue Box Recycling Transition Update (O. Reg 391/21)

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is meeting to receive information-only reports on three topics: the Community Housing Renewal Strategy funding allocation from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, potential alternate service delivery models for municipal youth centres, and an update on securing provincial funding for the transitional housing operating budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for information and discussion.

• Community Housing Renewal Strategy Update – report on MMAH funding allocation and initial 3-year tranche
• Potential Alternate Service Delivery Models for Municipal Youth Centres – information report
• Transitional Housing Operational Budget – update on provincial funding and program startup

The Community Services Committee meeting on October 18, 2021, was largely procedural, with no motions, petitions, or questions. The committee received three items for information only: a Community Housing Renewal Strategy update, potential alternate service delivery models for municipal youth centres, and transitional housing operational budget. No substantive decisions were made.

• Received Community Housing Renewal Strategy update (for information only)
• Received potential alternate service delivery models for municipal youth centres (for information only)
• Received transitional housing operational budget (for information only)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:40 p.m. (carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications: one to allow mixed-use/light industrial (M1) zoning at 0 Remington Street, and another to permit a four-unit dwelling at 4045 Elmview Drive in Hanmer. The committee will also consider routine items including a Bell Mobility site plan at 2309 Regent Street, and road closures and surplus declarations for unopened roads near Falconbridge Road and Kitchener Avenue. A referred item from City Council involves a site-specific exception to the Official Plan for a lot creation application on South Bay Road by Dalcon Limited. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

The Planning Committee approved two zoning by-law amendments for Dalron Construction Ltd. at 0 Remington Road, changing portions from Light Industrial (M2) to Mixed Light Industrial/Service Commercial (M1), and one for Blanchette Hardware Ltd. at 4045 Elmview Drive, changing from Local Commercial Special (C1(24)) to Medium Density Residential Special (R3(S)). All approvals were carried 4-0 with one councillor absent. The committee also approved a consent agenda including a radio antenna concurrence and two road closures declared surplus, and approved an Official Plan amendment for three single detached dwellings on South Bay Road.

• Approved zoning change at 0 Remington Road from M2 to M1 for Dalron Construction (4-0)
• Approved second zoning change at 0 Remington Road from M2 to M1 for Dalron Construction (4-0)
• Approved zoning change at 4045 Elmview Drive from C1(24) to R3(S) for Blanchette Hardware (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including radio antenna concurrence at 2309 Regent Street
• Approved road closure and surplus declaration for unopened road allowance west of Falconbridge Road
• Approved road closure and surplus declaration for unopened roads, lanes, and vacant land on Kitchener Avenue
• Approved Official Plan amendment for three single detached dwellings on South Bay Road (4-0)

City Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with a closed session for labour and litigation matters, followed by an open session. Council will hear a delegation from YES Theatre, consider reports on the Event Centre, a security pilot program, and COVID-19 updates, and vote on a series of by-laws. Members' motions request business cases for increased funding to Place des Arts, the Food Policy Council, and a seniors woodshop, plus a plan for the old arena.

• Recommendation to commence site grading for the Event Centre at Kingsway Entertainment District
• Funding recommendation for Security Enforcement Officer Pilot Program to end of 2021 and business case for permanence
• By-law to close and sell part of unopened Long Lake Road to 1679600 Ontario Limited
• By-law to amend zoning for residential parking standards (2021-171Z)
• Motions for business cases: Place des Arts operating funding increase to $260,000, $50,000 for Food Policy Council, $7,500 annual grant for 76 Hilltop Seniors Woodshop

Council authorized the General Manager of Growth & Infrastructure to negotiate and enter into a fee-for-service agreement to operate the Markstay and Warren drinking water systems and the Warren wastewater system on behalf of the Municipality of Markstay-Warren, with an information report to follow once the agreement is concluded. The motion passed 12-1. Council also approved a $50,000 one-time funding business case for YES Theatre's Refettorio project, contingent on securing other funds, and passed several by-laws including noise, sign, and zoning amendments.

• Authorized fee-for-service water/wastewater agreement with Markstay-Warren (12-1)
• Directed staff to prepare business case for $50,000 YES Theatre Refettorio funding
• Approved Audit Committee resolutions AC2021-07 to AC2021-08
• Approved Community Services Committee resolutions CS2021-09 to CS2021-10
• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2021-65 to FA2021-68
• Approved Operations Committee resolution OP2021-16
• Appointed Ashley Thomson to Greater Sudbury Public Library Board
• Passed By-laws 2021-164 to 2021-171Z

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review draft business cases for the 2022 Budget, seeking direction to finalize the budget by December. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments, but the only substantive item is the business cases report.

• 2022 Business Cases report and appendix
• Public comments period
• Members' motions
• Question period

The Finance and Administration Committee voted 8-3 to forward the 2022 business cases, as presented in the report, for consideration as part of the draft 2022 budget. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved forwarding 2022 business cases to draft budget (8-3)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider planning committee resolutions, including a rezoning to allow a 55-unit apartment building for seniors at 11 Elm Street, Coniston. The council will also receive updates on the Event Centre project and COVID-19 response, and will pass several by-laws. The agenda includes a closed session item regarding the Community Development Corporation.

• Rezoning of 11 Elm Street, Coniston from Holding-Medium Density Residential Special to Medium Density Residential Special for a 55-unit apartment building (By-law 2021-163Z)
• Event Centre Project update report
• COVID-19 Response Update reports (September 14 and 28, 2021)
• By-law 2021-162 to amend appointment of officials
• Closed session item on Community Development Corporation information

Council approved staff finalizing negotiations with Bot Engineering & Construction Ltd. and beginning site preparation for the event centre by November 29, 2021, in a 7-6 recorded vote. A separate motion to negotiate a new construction-phase contract with project partners was defeated 6-7. Council also referred a Dalron Construction official plan amendment to the October Planning Committee, and directed staff to develop land acknowledgement language with Indigenous partners.

• Approved staff to finalize negotiations with Bot Engineering & Construction Ltd. and begin event centre site prep by Nov 29, 2021 (7-6)
• Defeated motion to negotiate new construction-phase contract for Kingsway Entertainment District (6-7)
• Referred Dalron Construction official plan amendment for South Bay Road to Planning Committee Oct 13, 2021 (10-3)
• Approved land acknowledgement motion directing staff to engage First Nations and Indigenous partners (13-0)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2021-130, PL2021-132 to PL2021-138 from Sept 13, 2021
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2021-139 to PL2021-141, PL2021-143 to PL2021-144 from Sept 27, 2021
• Approved consent agenda items 11.1.1 to 11.1.5, adopting minutes from various committees
• Passed By-laws 2021-161 to 2021-163Z, including rezoning for 55-unit seniors apartment at 11 Elm St, Coniston

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning matters, including a public hearing for a rezoning application at 1390 Main Street, Val Caron, and a continuation of a hearing for a heavy industrial rezoning on Lapointe Street. The committee will also review a consent agenda item to remove a holding provision for a 55-unit apartment building at 11 Elm Street, Coniston, and a report on removing a flood plain designation on Dominion Drive. Decisions will be made on these items.

• Rezoning to R3 Medium Density Residential for existing 3-unit dwelling at 1390 Main Street, Val Caron
• Rezoning to M3 Special Heavy Industrial for expanded contractor's yard at Lapointe Street, Sudbury (continuation from July 12, 2021)
• Removal of holding provision for 55-unit apartment building at 11 Elm Street, Coniston
• Official Plan amendment to remove flood plain designation adjacent to Paquette-Whitson Drain on Dominion Drive

The Planning Committee approved a zoning change for 1390 Main Street, Val Caron, from low-density residential to medium-density residential, and approved a holding heavy industrial special zoning for Lapointe Street, Sudbury. A separate application for heavy industrial special zoning on Lapointe Street was defeated. The committee also approved a consent agenda item to rezone 11 Elm Street, Coniston, and directed staff to initiate an Official Plan amendment for a flood plain designation on Dominion Drive.

• Approved zoning change at 1390 Main Street, Val Caron from R1-5 to R3 (3-0)
• Defeated zoning change at Lapointe Street from M3/FD to M3 Special (1-2)
• Approved alternate zoning change at Lapointe Street to HM3 Special with conditions (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda item for 11 Elm Street, Coniston rezoning from H44R3-1(27) to R3-1(27)
• Directed staff to initiate Official Plan amendment for flood plain removal on Dominion Drive (3-0)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider several reports, including a recommendation on city support for the 2022 Curling Canada events in Greater Sudbury, a review of how other municipalities achieve tax levy changes below inflation, and a report on Zero Based Budgeting. The committee will also review routine items such as Healthy Community Initiative funding applications, a public tax sale of about 35 properties, and budget variance reports. No final decisions are made at this meeting; items are recommendations to Council.

• City support for 2022 Curling Canada events
• Comparative Municipal Tax Levy Changes report
• Zero Based Budgeting report
• Public tax sale of ~35 properties on Nov 10, 2021
• 2021 Operating Budget Variance: projected $2.4M surplus

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several funding items, including a $100,000 in-kind contribution for 2022 Curling Canada events, a one-time $80,000 increase to the Red Cross Personal Disaster Assistance Program, and Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests. All motions were carried unanimously. Several reports were received for information only, with no substantive decisions made on those items.

• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests for September 2021 (carried)
• Approved $100,000 in-kind contribution for 2022 Curling Canada events (carried)
• Authorized one-time $80,000 increase to Red Cross Personal Disaster Assistance Program for 2021 (carried)
• Directed staff to create a business case for additional Red Cross Personal Disaster Assistance Program funding for 2022 (carried)

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to consider two performance audits: one on Social Services delivery and one on the Real Estate Services Section. They will also receive status reports on the Wrongdoing Hotline and on action plans addressing previous audit recommendations. The meeting is largely routine, with no votes scheduled on the agenda items.

• Performance Audit of Social Services
• Performance Audit of the Real Estate Services Section
• Annual Status Report on the Wrongdoing Hotline (June 1, 2020 – May 31, 2021)
• Status Report on Action Plans to Address Previous Audit Recommendations

The Audit Committee approved the recommendations from two Auditor General performance audits: one on the Social Services Division and one on the Real Estate Services Section. Both resolutions were carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved recommendations from Performance Audit of Social Services Division (AC2021-07, carried)
• Approved recommendations from Performance Audit of Real Estate Services Section (AC2021-08, carried)

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss and receive reports on homelessness services, including a Coordinated Access System required under federal Reaching Home funding, and the impact of 2022 provincial child care funding reductions. The committee will also receive informational updates on a municipal campground review, Pioneer Manor operations, a homelessness report card, and recreation access initiatives.

• Presentation on Homelessness Coordinated Access System implementation
• Report on 2022 Provincial Child Care Funding Reduction Impact
• Municipal Campground Expression of Interest results - no submissions received
• Pioneer Manor 2021 2nd Quarter Report
• 2020 Report Card on Homelessness

The Community Services Committee approved using the Children Services Reserve to offset the projected provincial child care administration funding reduction for the 2022 budget year. The committee also directed staff to conduct a feasibility study of City-operated campgrounds, considering capital investments, operating costs, and revenue potential, with a report due in the first quarter of 2022. Several items were received for information only, including the Homelessness Coordinated Access System presentation and the Municipal Campground Expression of Interest results.

• Approved use of Children Services Reserve to offset 2022 provincial child care funding reduction (CS2021-09, carried)
• Directed staff to conduct feasibility study of City-operated campgrounds (CS2021-10, carried)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Sudbury District Operations Committee is meeting to consider several operational reports, including a recommendation on managing lead risk in private water services, the operation of RV dump sites at three wastewater treatment plants, and increasing year-round maintenance on Wilderness Road. The committee will also receive updates on the wastewater program, winter sidewalk maintenance standards, and food and organic waste processing.

• Recommendation on reducing lead exposure from private lead water services
• RV dump site operations at Sudbury, Valley East, and Chelmsford Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Proposal to increase service level of 2.9 km of Wilderness Road to year-round maintenance
• 2021 Water/Wastewater program update including lagoons and lift stations
• Winter sidewalk maintenance service standards and community consultation summary

The Operations Committee directed staff to prepare a business case for including a private lead water service program in the 2022 municipal budget, as recommended in a report from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure. The motion was carried. A separate item on recreational vehicle dump sites at wastewater treatment facilities was deferred to the October 18, 2021 meeting. All other items were for information only, with no other decisions made.

• Approved motion OP2021-16 directing staff to prepare business case for private lead service program inclusion in 2022 budget (carried)
• Deferred recreational vehicle dump site operations item to October 18, 2021 meeting

City Council Meeting

The City of Greater Sudbury Council is meeting to consider a code of conduct complaint report regarding Councillor Kirwan, potential changes to the Community Improvement Plan process and funding, a tender for an automated pothole patching machine, and a COVID-19 response update. The agenda also includes several by-laws, including two rezoning applications, and four members' motions requesting traffic studies and business cases for local projects.

• Code of Conduct complaint report regarding Councillor Kirwan
• Community Improvement Plan process and funding changes
• Tender ISD 21-149 for All-In-One Automated Pothole Patching Machine
• Rezoning to M1(47) at 339 Harrison Drive for paint spray booth and vehicle storage
• Rezoning to C2(119) at 1049, 1063 & 1069 Notre Dame Avenue for mixed-use development

Council voted 9-4 to reprimand Councillor Robert Kirwan in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner's report. Council also approved several motions, including directing staff to review speed and traffic on Jeanne d'Arc Street and to prepare a business case for the Minnow Lake boardwalk repairs. A request for a police investigation into bribery allegations made by Councillor Montpellier was carried unanimously. Two business cases for a boat launch at Moonlight Beach and a skating oval on Minnow Lake were defeated.

• Reprimanded Councillor Kirwan (9-4)
• Approved speed/traffic review on Jeanne d'Arc Street
• Approved business case for Minnow Lake boardwalk repairs
• Defeated business case for Moonlight Beach boat launch (5-8)
• Defeated business case for Minnow Lake skating oval (5-8)
• Requested police investigation into bribery allegations (13-0)
• Approved changes to Community Improvement Plan funding
• Approved $154,898 for pothole patching machine

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider recommendations on several planning matters, including a site-specific Official Plan amendment for South Bay Road and proposed changes to residential parking standards in the Zoning By-law. The agenda also includes routine consent items on subdivision approvals and a report on a legal graffiti wall pilot project.

• Public hearing on Official Plan amendment for South Bay Road (Dalron Construction Ltd.)
• Proposed Zoning By-law amendments for new residential parking standards
• Extension requests for subdivisions: Fabian Crescent (Garson), Whitson Lake (Val Caron), Greenwood (Sudbury)
• Extension of conditional approval for rezoning at 1823 Vermilion Lake Road, Dowling (Teen Challenge Canada Inc.)
• Legal Graffiti Wall Pilot Project report

The Planning Committee approved a draft zoning by-law amendment introducing new residential parking standards (5-0). A separate application by Dalron Construction Limited to amend the Official Plan for three dwellings on South Bay Road failed on a tie vote (2-2) and will be reported to Council with no recommendation. The committee also approved several subdivision condition amendments and directed staff to develop a legal graffiti wall framework and permitting process.

• Approved new residential parking standards zoning by-law amendment (5-0)
• Denied Dalron Construction Official Plan amendment for 3 dwellings on South Bay Road (2-2 tie, lost)
• Approved 6-month extension for Nickel Belt Boom Truck Ltd. applications on Joanette Road, Chelmsford
• Approved amended conditions for Fabian Crescent Subdivision, Garson
• Approved amended conditions for Whitson Lake Subdivision, Val Caron
• Approved 1-year extension for Teen Challenge Canada Inc. zoning application at 1823 Vermilion Lake Road, Dowling
• Directed staff to prepare Property Standards By-law amendment for Legal Graffiti Wall Framework
• Directed staff to develop permitting process for Legal Graffiti Walls

Hearing Committee Meeting

The Hearing Committee is meeting to consider a report recommending authorization for the Manager of Taxation to adjust the Collector's Roll under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, which allows for cancellation, reduction, or refund of property taxes under certain circumstances. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments.

• Report on Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 - August 2021
• Appendix 'A' and Appendix 'B' attachments to the tax adjustment report
• Public hearing on tax adjustments
• Public comments period

The Hearing Committee approved tax adjustments totaling $73,052.68 under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, with the city's portion estimated at $62,562.93. The motion also cancelled associated interest proportionally and directed the Manager of Taxation to adjust the Collector's Roll. The vote was 3-0, with two councillors absent.

• Approved tax adjustments of $73,052.68 (3-0)
• Cancelled associated interest in proportion to tax adjustments
• Directed Manager of Taxation to adjust Collector's Roll

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting held immediately after the Nominating Committee meeting. The main item is to consider, by way of one resolution, the Nominating Committee's resolutions, which will be posted online after the meeting. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and adjournment.

• Consideration of Nominating Committee resolutions
• Matters arising from Nominating Committee
• Members' motions
• Civic petitions
• Question period

The special meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions beyond approving a resolution from the Nominating Committee. The resolution, CC2021-241, was moved by Mayor Bigger and seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann, and carried. No other motions, addenda, or petitions were presented.

• Approved Nominating Committee resolution NC2021-01 (carried)

Nominating Committee Meeting

The City of Greater Sudbury's Nominating Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including a report on appointments to the Lively Recreation Advisory Panel. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appointments to Lively Recreation Advisory Panel (report to follow)

The Nominating Committee approved the appointment of seven individuals to the Lively Recreation Advisory Panel, as recommended in a report from the Chief Administrative Officer. The motion passed unanimously with a recorded vote of 10 yeas and 0 nays, with three councillors absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Mikella Morin and Andrea Ormerod as youth members (12-18) to Lively Recreation Advisory Panel (10-0)
• Appointed Kendra MacIsaac as parent/guardian member to Lively Recreation Advisory Panel (10-0)
• Appointed Barbara Gliberry as older adult member to Lively Recreation Advisory Panel (10-0)
• Appointed Richard Eberhardt and Stacy Paajanen as community members to Lively Recreation Advisory Panel (10-0)
• Appointed Karen Makela as neighbourhood association/community group member to Lively Recreation Advisory Panel (10-0)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to receive presentations and reports on the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation's 2020 annual report, a stormwater asset management plan update, and a proposed enterprise asset management plan. Managers will also present recommendations on a Flour Mill Silos projection lighting display and the red light camera program. The agenda includes information items on a public tax sale of about 35 properties and a capital budget variance report.

• GSDC 2020 Annual Report presentation
• Stormwater Asset Management Plan update
• Enterprise Asset Management Plan recommendation (exceeds O. Reg. 588/17)
• Flour Mill Silos projection lighting display recommendation
• Red Light Camera Program update with recommendations

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the City of Greater Sudbury's Enterprise Asset Management Plan (2021) by a recorded vote of 11 to 1, with one absence. The committee also referred two items—the Flour Mill Silos Projection Lighting Display and the Red Light Camera Program Update—to the City Council meeting of August 17, 2021. Three presentations were given for information only, and no declarations of pecuniary interest were made.

• Approved Enterprise Asset Management Plan (2021) (11-1)
• Referred Flour Mill Silos Projection Lighting Display to City Council
• Referred Red Light Camera Program Update to City Council

City Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with a closed session for labour negotiations, followed by an open session. Council will consider committee resolutions, routine reports, and a series of by-laws. Key items include a $1.457 million tender award for roof replacement at 1960 Paris Street, a by-law to authorize a loan to the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation, and a by-law to delegate authority for a supervised consumption site. The agenda is largely procedural, with most substantive items being approvals of prior committee decisions.

• Tender award for roof replacement at 1960 Paris Street, $1.457 million capital funding
• By-law 2021-144: authorize loan to Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation
• By-law 2021-146: delegate authority for supervised safe consumption site at Energy Court lot
• By-law 2021-152Z: amend zoning by-law to implement Phase 1 of Official Plan Review
• By-law 2021-153: delegate authority for entertainment district and event centre/arena

City Council approved a contract with Traffipax LLC for a red light camera program, including installation at six intersections and a procedure for investigating infractions by emergency vehicles. Council also approved additional funding for a roof replacement, a business case for a lighting display, and several by-laws, including one to delegate authority for an entertainment district and event centre. The meeting included a recorded vote on By-law 2021-153, which passed 6-3.

• Approved contract with Traffipax LLC for red light camera program (4-year initial term + 2 option years) (CC2021-235)
• Approved installation of red light camera systems at six of eight identified intersections (CC2021-236)
• Approved procedure for investigating red light camera infractions for emergency services vehicles (CC2021-237)
• Approved additional $824,000 for 1960 Paris Street roof replacement (CC2021-233)
• Directed staff to prepare business case for Flour Mill Silos projection lighting display (CC2021-234)
• Approved by-laws 2021-143 to 2021-152 (CC2021-238)
• Passed By-law 2021-153 to delegate authority for entertainment district and event centre (6-3 recorded vote) (CC2021-239)
• Directed publication of business case for reinstating 5,800 part-time by-law enforcement officer hours (CC2021-240)

Community Services Committee Meeting

This Community Services Committee meeting scheduled for August 16, 2021 was cancelled. The agenda listed informational items including a Pioneer Manor quarterly report, a homelessness report card, and municipal campground expression of interest results, but no decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled
• Pioneer Manor 2021 2nd Quarter Report (informational)
• Report Card on Homelessness - 2020 (informational)
• Municipal Campground Expression of Interest Results - no submissions received

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider a rezoning application for 476 Montague Avenue to permit two self-contained dwelling units and shared housing in the existing building. The agenda also includes several routine items such as extensions to subdivision approvals, a road closure, surplus land declarations, and an antenna system concurrence. A closed session is scheduled to discuss two land acquisition or disposition matters.

• Rezoning to R2-2(S) at 476 Montague Avenue for two dwelling units and shared housing
• Extensions to draft plan approvals: Billiard's Green (3 years), Jeanne D'Arc-Dugas (3 years), Koskiniemi (3 years), Sixth Avenue (2 years), 1306 Nesbitt Drive (1 year)
• Road closure and surplus declaration for part of unopened South Bay Road
• Surplus land declaration for vacant land southwest of Armstrong Road, Coniston
• Concurrence for antenna system at 339 Harrison Drive

The Planning Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for 476 Montague Avenue, changing the classification from R2-3 to R2-3(S) to permit two apartment units and shared housing with up to six guestrooms, subject to conditions. The committee also authorized a lease agreement with Letterkenny/Get'Er Done Productions/New Metric Media for space at the Capreol Arena, conditional on rezoning for film production. Additionally, the sale of vacant land west of White Street in Val Caron was approved, with proceeds credited to the Industrial Park Reserve Fund. All decisions were carried unanimously (5-0).

• Approved zoning amendment at 476 Montague Ave from R2-3 to R2-3(S) (5-0)
• Authorized lease to Letterkenny/Get'Er Done Productions/New Metric Media for Capreol Arena ice pad #1, conditional on rezoning (5-0)
• Approved sale of vacant land west of White Street, Val Caron, proceeds to Industrial Park Reserve Fund (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 10.1.1 to 10.1.9, including subdivision condition amendments and land declarations (5-0)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the 2021 wastewater program and to consider two staff reports: one recommending a winter maintenance plan for sidewalks, bike paths, and trails for the 2021-2022 season, and another outlining costs for a potential Open Streets event in 2022. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments.

• Presentation on 2021 wastewater program (lagoons, lift stations, treatment plants)
• Active Transportation Winter Maintenance Plan 2021 (Nov 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2022)
• Open Streets event business case for 2022

The Operations Committee approved the Active Transportation Winter Maintenance Plan 2021, amended to exclude a sidewalk on Morris Street between house numbers 425 and 397. The committee also directed staff to prepare a business case for a 2022 Open Streets event at a cost of $150,000, carried 5-1. A wastewater program presentation was deferred to the September 20, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Active Transportation Winter Maintenance Plan 2021, amended to exclude Morris St sidewalk (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare business case for 2022 Open Streets event at $150,000 (5-1)
• Deferred wastewater program presentation to September 20, 2021

City Council Meeting

City Council will hold a closed session for confidential items, then an open session to consider committee resolutions, approve by-laws, and receive reports. Key items include a code of conduct complaint against a councillor, an update on the Automated Meter Infrastructure project, and next steps for the Greater Sudbury Event Centre. Several zoning by-laws will be voted on, including one to expand a long-term care facility to 320 beds.

• By-law 2021-140Z rezones property on Nottingham Avenue for Extendicare to expand to a 320-bed long-term care facility
• By-law 2021-141Z rezones land on Municipal Road 80, Val Therese for an elementary school and day care
• By-law 2021-134 authorizes lease of office space at 43 Elm Street for Downtown Business Incubator
• By-law 2021-137 authorizes sale of part of unopened Martindale Lane to CHC Properties Inc.
• Report on Code of Conduct complaint against Councillor Montpellier

City Council voted to reprimand Councillor Gerry Montpellier for a Code of Conduct contravention, replacing an initial proposal to suspend his pay for 60 days. Council also approved advancing the Greater Sudbury Event Centre project for a 2024 opening, with staff delegated to negotiate agreements. A service contract with Olameter, Inc. for water meter reading was approved, and several by-laws were passed, including zoning changes for a long-term care facility and an elementary school.

• Approved a motion to reprimand Councillor Gerry Montpellier for a Code of Conduct contravention (carried 10 to 1).
• Approved advancing the Event Centre project, with staff delegated to negotiate agreements, targeting a 2024 opening (carried 8 to 3).
• Approved a service agreement with Olameter, Inc. for water meter reading services under the AMI project.
• Approved Operations Committee resolutions OP2021-11 to OP2021-12.
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2021-107 to PL2021-111, PL2021-113, and PL2021-114.
• Adopted minutes from various committee and council meetings.
• Passed by-laws 2021-131 to 2021-141Z, including zoning amendments for a 320-bed long-term care facility and an elementary school/day care.
• Approved the terms of reference for the Lively Recreation Advisory Panel.

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss the CAO's 2021 performance objectives and second-quarter results, an enterprise risk management update, and several financial reports including the 2021 annual repayment limit, development charges, and first-quarter budget variance. The agenda also includes a closed session for a performance review and various informational items.

• 2021 CAO Performance Objectives and Second Quarter Performance report
• Enterprise Risk Management Update and Annual Register of Key Enterprise Risks
• 2021 Annual Repayment Limit update
• Development Charges – Treasurer’s Annual Statement for 2020
• Contract Awards Exceeding $100,000 January 1 – March 31, 2021

The Finance and Administration Committee met on July 13, 2021, and moved into closed session to discuss a performance review of an identifiable individual, as permitted by the Municipal Act. No resolutions or directions came from that session. In open session, the committee received several reports and presentations for information only, including the CAO's performance objectives and second quarter performance, an advocacy update, and an enterprise risk management update. No motions, petitions, or questions were presented, and the meeting adjourned at 1:56 p.m.

• Approved motion FA2021-62 to move into closed session for a personal matters item (performance review).
• Received the 2021 CAO Performance Objectives and Second Quarter Performance presentation for information only.
• Received the Advocacy Update for information only.
• Received the Enterprise Risk Management Update and Annual Register of Key Enterprise Risks for information only.
• Received correspondence items (e.g., 2021 Annual Repayment Limit, Parkland Payment-in-Lieu, Annual Grants, Section 391 Charges, Development Charges, Operating Budget Variance, Contract Awards, Council Expenses, Investment Report) for information only.
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:56 p.m.

Operations Committee Meeting

The City of Greater Sudbury Operations Committee is meeting to receive managers' reports and correspondence. Key items include a recommendation on the mechanical ice breaker winter sidewalk maintenance pilot project and recommendations on the Traffic Calming Policy and the 2021 traffic calming ranking. The committee will also receive information on litter container and collection policies and a winter control and spring clean-up update.

• Mechanical Ice Breaker for Winter Sidewalk Maintenance 2020-2021 Pilot Project Update
• 2021 Traffic Calming – 2021 Ranking with policy recommendations
• Litter Container and Litter Collection Policy information report
• Winter Control and Spring Clean Up Update – May 2021

The Operations Committee approved continuing the mechanical ice breaker pilot for winter sidewalks through 2021/2022. It also approved the 2021 traffic calming ranking list, initiated the public support component, and requested increased police enforcement on roads with speeding concerns. Additionally, the committee substituted Auger Avenue and Riverside Drive with Brenda Drive and Lansing Avenue for the final year of the temporary bollard pilot, and will receive a report in Q1 2022 on the pilot's results and response rate benchmarks.

• Approved OP2021-11: Continue the mechanical ice breaker pilot for winter sidewalks through 2021/2022.
• Approved OP2021-12: Approved the 2021 traffic calming ranking list, initiated the public support component, and requested increased police enforcement on roads with speeding concerns.
• Approved OP2021-13 as amended: Substituted Auger Avenue and Riverside Drive with Brenda Drive and Lansing Avenue for the final year of the temporary bollard pilot.
• Amended OP2021-13 to require a report in Q1 2022 on the pilot's results and minimum response rates from other municipalities.

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider two rezoning applications. One would allow 32 semi-detached dwelling units on Countryside Drive, and the other would permit an expanded contractor's yard with road waste reprocessing on Lapointe Street. The committee will hear public comments and make recommendations.

• Rezoning to R2-2 for 32 semi-detached units on Countryside Drive
• Rezoning to M3 Special for expanded contractor's yard on Lapointe Street
• Public hearings for both rezoning applications

The Planning Committee approved a zoning amendment for lands on Countryside Drive, changing the classification from Future Development to Low Density Residential Two to allow 32 semi-detached dwelling units, subject to conditions. A separate application for Lapointe Street was deferred to the September 27, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved zoning amendment for Countryside Drive (FD to R2-2) for 32 semi-detached units (4-0)
• Deferred Lapointe Street application to September 27, 2021 meeting (4-0)

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is reviewing reports regarding local social services. The meeting includes an update on the 2020 Housing and Homelessness Plan and a report on culinary and carpentry training outcomes for Ontario Works clients.

• City of Greater Sudbury Housing and Homelessness Plan Annual Update 2020
• Ontario Works Culinary and Carpentry Fundamentals Training Program Outcomes

The Community Services Committee meeting on July 12, 2021, was procedural only. No motions, petitions, or questions were presented, and no substantive decisions were made. The committee received two information-only items: the City of Greater Sudbury Housing and Homelessness Plan Annual Update 2020 and the Ontario Works Culinary and Carpentry Fundamentals Training Program Outcomes. The meeting adjourned at 10:46 a.m.

• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

City Council Meeting

Council approved the operating budget for a supervised consumption urgent needs site, with funding treated as an un-budgeted expense in 2021 and up to $1.1 million added to the 2022 draft budget. An amendment removed the tax levy funding source and added a request for funding alternatives over three years. Council also approved a public engagement process for recreational amenities in Lively and directed staff to discuss acquiring the Sixth Avenue golf course property.

• Approved operating budget for supervised consumption urgent needs site, with up to $1.1M added to 2022 draft budget (amended to remove tax levy funding and add funding alternatives).
• Approved public engagement process for recreational amenities in Lively after Meatbird Lake Park closure.
• Directed staff to discuss potential acquisition of Sixth Avenue golf course property for recreational use.
• Approved $448,627 additional funding from Industrial Reserve Fund for Coniston watermain cost sharing.
• Approved Consent Agenda including adoption of minutes and Coniston Industrial Park cost sharing modification.
• Approved by-laws 2021-110 to 2021-130Z, including sign by-law replacement and various fee updates.
• Defeated motion to analyze modernizing Sudbury Community Arena (6-7).
• Defeated motion for further Event Centre report (6-7).

Special City Council Meeting

The Special City Council meeting includes a resolution to temporarily suspend the rules of procedure for matters regarding the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation. The primary item on the agenda is the Annual General Meeting for that corporation.

• Resolution to temporarily suspend the rules of procedure for the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation portion of the agenda
• Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation Annual General Meeting

The special council meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions. Council voted to temporarily suspend its procedure by-law for the portion of the agenda related to the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation, then held that corporation's annual general meeting. The meeting adjourned without any other actions.

• Carried by two-thirds majority: suspended rules of procedure for airport corporation agenda items (CC2021-191)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning matters, including public hearings on rezoning and temporary use by-law extensions, as well as a zoning by-law amendment to implement Phase 1 of the Official Plan Review. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss a land acquisition or disposition on Elm Street, and a consent agenda item to extend a draft plan of condominium approval for 1 Dow Drive, Copper Cliff.

• Public hearing: temporary use by-law extension for a garden suite at 3027 Vern Drive, Val Caron
• Public hearing: zoning change on three portions of land at 5241 Outremont Boulevard, Hanmer
• Public hearing: rezoning for mixed-use development (residential, office, storage) at 1049, 1063, 1069 Notre Dame Avenue
• Zoning By-law amendment to implement Phase 1 of Official Plan Review
• Closed session: proposed or pending acquisition/disposition of land on Elm Street, Sudbury

The Planning Committee approved four zoning by-law amendments, including a temporary garden suite at 3027 Vern Drive, a rezoning at 5241 Outremont Boulevard, a commercial rezoning at 1049-1069 Notre Dame Avenue, and a city-wide zoning amendment to implement Phase 1 of the Official Plan Review. The latter was amended to bring subsections 1-4 into effect on February 1, 2022. The committee also authorized a lease agreement for commercial space at 43 Elm Street and approved a consent agenda item amending draft approval conditions for a condominium at 1 Dow Drive.

• Approved a temporary garden suite extension for 3 years at 3027 Vern Drive, Val Caron (PL2021-107).
• Approved rezoning at 5241 Outremont Boulevard, Hanmer, from Rural to Residential Mobile Home Special and Rural Special, with conditions (PL2021-108).
• Approved rezoning at 1049, 1063, and 1069 Notre Dame Avenue from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial Special, with site-specific provisions (PL2021-109).
• Approved zoning by-law amendment to implement Phase 1 of Official Plan Review, with subsections 1-4 effective February 1, 2022 (PL2021-110).
• Authorized a 3-year lease agreement with 43 Elm Street Inc. for commercial space at 43 Elm Street, Sudbury (PL2021-111).
• Approved consent agenda item to amend draft approval conditions for condominium at 1 Dow Drive, Copper Cliff, extending lapse date to July 20, 2024 (PL2021-113).

Hearing Committee Meeting

The Hearing Committee is meeting to consider three items: a recommendation to authorize tax cancellations, reductions, or refunds under the Municipal Act; a report on an Order to Remedy for a retaining wall at 419 Winchester; and a report on an Order to Comply for a snake kept in violation of the Animal Care and Control By-Law. The committee will hear public comments and make decisions on these matters.

• Tax adjustments under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Property standards case for 419 Winchester (retaining wall repair order)
• Prohibited/restricted animals case involving a snake (By-Law 2017-22)
• Public hearings for all three items

The Hearing Committee approved tax adjustments totaling $114,862.19 under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, with the city's portion estimated at $100,151.34. The motion also cancelled associated interest proportionally and directed the Manager of Taxation to adjust the Collector's Roll. Two other hearings were cancelled because the orders were rescinded. The meeting was procedural and short, with no other decisions.

• Approved tax adjustments of $114,862.19 (city portion $100,151.34) under Municipal Act Sections 357/358 (4-0, Vagnini absent)
• Cancelled associated interest in proportion to the tax adjustments
• Directed Manager of Taxation to adjust the Collector's Roll accordingly
• Authorized staff to take appropriate action
• Hearing for File 1076589 (Property Standards By-Law) did not proceed—order rescinded
• Hearing for File 1086619 (Prohibited or Restricted Animals By-Law) did not proceed—order rescinded

Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Emergency Services Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the 2021 outlook for emergency services and an updated Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry protection agreement. Members will also receive information-only updates on fire, emergency management, paramedic services, community paramedicine, and an Ombudsman report on 911 oversight. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Emergency Services Committee Outlook 2021 by Joseph Nicholls, General Manager of Community Safety
• Presentation on updated Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Protection Agreement by Deputy Fire Chief Jesse Oshell
• Fire Services Update – June 2021 (information only)
• Emergency Management Update – June 2021 (information only)
• Oversight 911 – Ontario Ombudsman Report (information only)

The Emergency Services Committee met on June 23, 2021, and received informational presentations on the 2021 outlook and the updated Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Protection Agreement. No motions, petitions, or addenda were presented, and no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.

• No motions presented
• No petitions submitted
• No addendum presented
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to receive two reports: an annual status report on the Wrongdoing Hotline covering complaints from June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021, and a status report on management's action plans addressing previous audit recommendations. The meeting is primarily informational, with no decisions listed on the agenda.

• Annual Status Report on the Wrongdoing Hotline (June 1, 2020 – May 31, 2021)
• Status Report on Action Plans to Address Previous Audit Recommendations

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss the 2022 budget direction, including tax increase recommendations and budget pressures, and receive a 10-year financial plan update. They will also review the 2021 budget process, enterprise risk management, and several routine reports on grants, contracts, and expenses.

• 2022 Budget Direction report with tax increase recommendations and budget pressures
• Long Term Financial Plan Update 2021 projecting revenues and expenditures 2022-2031
• Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications requiring Council approval for capital requests over $10,000 and grants over $1,000
• 2021 Q1 Contract Award Report listing contracts $100,000 or greater
• 2021 Annual Grants report on allocations to community groups

The Finance and Administration Committee directed staff to prepare the 2022 Business Plan with an operating budget that keeps property tax increases to no more than 3% over 2021 levels, after an amendment to lower the cap from 3.5% was approved. The committee also directed staff to develop the 2022 Capital Budget based on prioritization criteria, prepare a water/wastewater business plan with a rate increase cap of 4.8%, and present service changes as business cases. Additionally, the committee requested service partners to follow the budget direction and directed the CAO to develop a multi-year budgeting approach for 2023.

• Approved the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests for June 2021.
• Directed staff to prepare a 2022 Business Plan with a 3% cap on property tax increase (amended from 3.5%).
• Directed staff to develop the 2022 Capital Budget based on prioritization criteria.
• Directed staff to prepare a water/wastewater business plan with a rate increase cap of 4.8%.
• Directed staff to provide recommendations for changes to non-water/wastewater user fees.
• Directed staff to present service changes as business cases, with those under $100,000 incorporated into the base budget.
• Requested service partners to follow the 2022 budget direction when preparing funding requests.
• Directed the CAO to develop a multi-year budgeting approach for 2023.

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss a recommendation to name a new outdoor exercise area at Bell Park in recognition of a donation from New Metric Media. The committee will also receive information-only reports on the Greater Sudbury Court Revitalization Project, the Early Years System Plan, and Ontario's social assistance transformation. No votes are scheduled on these information items.

• Recommendation to name Bell Park outdoor exercise area 'Pitter Patter Park' in recognition of New Metric Media donation
• Information report on Greater Sudbury Court Revitalization Project approved for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program funding
• Information report on Greater Sudbury Early Years System Plan 2019-2023
• Information report on Ontario's social assistance transformation vision

The Community Services Committee approved a resolution to name the outdoor exercise equipment area at Bell Park 'Pitter Patter Park', as recommended in a report from the General Manager of Community Development. No other motions, petitions, or addenda were presented. The meeting was adjourned at 5:01 p.m.

• Approved naming the Bell Park outdoor exercise equipment area 'Pitter Patter Park' (CS2021-08).

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to receive presentations on water and wastewater capital projects and energy savings, and to consider a report on a Yellow Bag program for licensed home child care providers. The agenda also includes a winter control operations update for information only. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and recommendation.

• Presentation on Water and Wastewater Facilities Capital Projects Delivery
• Presentation on Wastewater Treatment Energy and Operational Savings, including Industrial Conservation Initiative participation
• Report recommending a Yellow Bag program with weekly diaper collection for licensed home child care providers
• Winter Control Operations Update for April 2021

The committee approved the Yellow Bag Program for licensed home child care providers as outlined in the staff report. An amendment to include up to 90 unlicensed providers and fund the cost from the Tax Rate Stabilization fund was defeated. The committee also directed staff to study temporary traffic calming measures on Robinson Drive and part of Southview Drive.

• Approved OP2021-09: Yellow Bag Program for Licensed Home Child Care Providers (carried 4 to 1).
• Defeated OP2021-09-A1: amendment to include up to 90 unlicensed providers and use Tax Rate Stabilization fund (defeated 2 to 3).
• Carried OP2021-10: directed staff to study temporary traffic calming on Robinson Drive and Southview Drive from Bouchard Street to Martindale Road (carried 3 to 2).

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Greater Sudbury City Council. The main item is a presentation and update on the Event Centre Project, as directed by Council in February 2021. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments.

• Event Centre Information Update Report and presentation by Ron Bidulka (PwC), Conray Boychuk (ian mckay architect inc.), Ian Wood, and David Shelsted

The special meeting was held to receive an information update on the Greater Sudbury Event Centre Project from PricewaterhouseCoopers, ian mckay architect inc., and city staff. Council voted to consider the discussion completed (7-6) and later defeated a motion to proceed past 10:12 p.m., leading to automatic adjournment. No other substantive decisions were made; items on members' motions, addendum, civic petitions, and question period were not addressed.

• Declared discussion on Event Centre Information matter completed (7-6)
• Motion to proceed past 10:12 p.m. defeated
• Motion to proceed past 9:10 p.m. carried (10-3)

City Council Meeting

The City of Greater Sudbury Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including a proposed investment of up to $1,159,177 from the Community Economic Development Fund to support a Downtown Business Incubator. Council will also review a supervised consumption site property update, a drainage petition for St. Laurent Street, an Ontario Ombudsman report, and a COVID-19 response update. Several by-laws will be read and passed, including one authorizing the write-off of $3,090,709.03 in uncollectible provincial offences fines.

• Authorization of up to $1,159,177 over four years for a Downtown Business Incubator
• By-law 2021-101 to write off $3,090,709.03 in uncollectible POA fines
• By-laws 2021-102 to 2021-106 authorizing sales of vacant land to abutting owners
• By-law 2021-107 to purchase vacant lands along the Whitson River for a waterway trail
• Motion requesting temporary traffic calming measures on Lansing Avenue

Council approved a temporary supervised consumption site in the Energy Court lot, with setup costs funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve up to $800,000. It also approved a $1.16 million investment in a downtown business incubator, accepted a drainage petition for St. Laurent Street, and approved the Ontario Ombudsman's recommendations. A by-law to write off $3,090,709.03 in uncollectible provincial offence fines was passed.

• Approved temporary supervised consumption site in Energy Court lot, funded up to $800,000 from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.
• Approved $1,159,177 investment over four years for Downtown Business Incubator from Community Economic Development Fund.
• Accepted drainage petition for St. Laurent Street and appointed K. Smart Associates Limited to prepare an Engineer's Report, with up to $100,000 approved.
• Approved recommendations of the Ontario Ombudsman report regarding a January 12, 2021 meeting.
• Approved Population, Health, Safety, and Well-Being Plan for submission to the Province.
• Directed staff to establish new policy framework for private road assumption and amend By-law 2001-314A to expire December 31, 2023.
• Passed By-law 2021-101 to write off $3,090,709.03 in uncollectible POA fines.
• Approved 2022 schedule of meeting dates for Council and Committees.

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on several zoning matters, including amendments to permit temporary drive-in events, a temporary use by-law for a property on Beatrice Crescent, a rezoning on King Street, an expanded long-term care facility on Nottingham Avenue, and housekeeping amendments for Matagamasi Lake. The committee will also consider consent agenda items declaring surplus properties and a consent referral, plus a presentation on the Planning Committee Outlook for 2021.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendments to permit temporary drive-in theatre, concert, or performance events
• Temporary use by-law for 828 Beatrice Crescent for a motion picture staging and equipment rental company (3 years)
• Rezoning 220-222 King Street from R2-3 to R3(S) to add four dwelling units to existing twelve-unit building
• Rezoning to permit expanded long-term care facility on Nottingham Avenue (Extendicare)
• Declarations of surplus property: 62 Second Avenue, Coniston and vacant land in Balfour Township

The Planning Committee approved a draft by-law to permit temporary drive-in theatre, concert, or performance events in certain locations, as outlined in a report from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure. The committee also approved zoning amendments for a film studio at 828 Beatrice Crescent, a residential development at 220-222 King Street, and a long-term care facility expansion on Nottingham Avenue, each with specific conditions. All decisions were carried unanimously (4-0) with Councillor Landry-Altmann absent.

• Approved draft by-law permitting temporary drive-in events (PL2021-97), carried 4-0.
• Approved zoning amendment for motion picture staging and equipment rental at 828 Beatrice Crescent (PL2021-98), carried 4-0.
• Approved zoning change from R2-3 to R3(S) for 220-222 King Street, allowing a 16-unit dwelling and daycare (PL2021-99), carried 4-0.
• Approved revised I(49) zoning for Extendicare on Nottingham Avenue, allowing a 320-bed long-term care facility, with an added condition limiting parking to 160 spaces (PL2021-100), carried 4-0.
• Approved zoning amendments for Matagamasi Lake (PL2021-101), carried 4-0.
• Approved consent agenda items, including declaring 62 Second Avenue and vacant land in Balfour Township surplus, and allowing a consent application for 1871 Morgan Road (PL2021-102 to 105), carried.

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee approved the recommendations from the Auditor General's Performance Audit of Water Services and accepted the 2020 Annual Report, including the Consolidated Financial Statements. The 2020 Audit Findings Report from KPMG was presented for information only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recommendations from Performance Audit of Water Services (AC2021-05, carried)
• Accepted 2020 Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements (AC2021-06, carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee approved two zoning by-law amendments: one for 1497-1501 Paris Street, Sudbury, changing zoning to 'HC2 Special' with conditions, and another for 3500 Falconbridge Highway, Garson, changing to 'R3-Special' with conditions. Both were carried 4-0. The committee also authorized the purchase of land along the Whitson River, sales of vacant land on Pilon Crescent, Fourth Avenue, and Municipal Road 80, and accepted a gift of land on Hummingbird Court, all carried. A consent agenda item amending conditions for the Twin Lake Subdivision Extension was approved.

• Approved zoning amendment for 1497-1501 Paris Street to 'HC2 Special' (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 3500 Falconbridge Highway to 'R3-Special' (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of vacant lands along Whitson River, Chelmsford
• Authorized sale of vacant land on Pilon Crescent, Chelmsford
• Authorized sale of vacant land on Fourth Avenue, Sudbury
• Authorized sale of vacant land on Municipal Road 80, Val Therese
• Accepted gift of vacant land on Hummingbird Court, Val Caron, with $125,000 tax receipt
• Approved amendments to Twin Lake Subdivision Extension conditions

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting convened primarily to hold the annual general meeting of Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. The agenda includes routine procedural items and a resolution to temporarily suspend rules of procedure for the utilities portion. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Resolution to suspend rules of procedure for Greater Sudbury Utilities agenda items (requires two-thirds majority)
• Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. Annual General Meeting with attached meeting material

The special meeting was held primarily to conduct the Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. Annual General Meeting. Council voted to temporarily suspend its procedure by-law for the utilities portion of the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Suspended rules of procedure for utilities agenda items (9-0, 4 absent)
• Conducted Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. Annual General Meeting

City Council Meeting

Council directed staff to work with the Community Drug Strategy Committee to assess possible locations for a supervised consumption site and to support a federal application, with an update due June 15, 2021 (carried 10-0). Council also approved writing off $3,090,709.03 in uncollectible Provincial Offences fines (carried 9-1), and passed a series of by-laws including 2021 tax rates and zoning changes. A request for staff to report on collection measures for outstanding fines was lost (5-5). The Private Roads By-Law and Joe Lake Road East review was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved staff direction to assess properties for a supervised consumption site and support federal application (10-0)
• Approved write-off of $3,090,709.03 in uncollectible Provincial Offences fines (9-1)
• Lost motion to have staff report on collection measures for outstanding fines (5-5)
• Deferred Private Roads By-Law and Joe Lake Road East review to next meeting
• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2021-46 to FA2021-50
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2021-81 to PL2021-82 and PL2021-84 to PL2021-86
• Adopted seven sets of committee and council minutes
• Passed by-laws 2021-83 to 2021-95Z and 2021-96Z to 2021-97, including 2021 tax rates and zoning amendments

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to consider property tax policy decisions, a COVID-19 property tax deferral program, a development cost sharing application for a water main extension at 270 Fielding Road, and Healthy Community Initiative funding requests. Reports on enterprise risk management and a 2021 outlook presentation are also on the agenda.

• 2021 Property Tax Policy recommendations with tax rates by-law
• 2021 Covid-19 Property Tax Deferral Program recommendation
• Development cost sharing application for water main extension at 270 Fielding Road
• Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications for May 2021
• Enterprise Risk Management - Corporate Risk Tolerance Position update

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the 2021 property tax policy, including tax ratios for various property classes and the use of capping and clawback tools, and implemented an application-based COVID-19 property tax deferral program for the 2021 final tax installments. The committee also approved a development cost sharing application for a water main extension at 270 Fielding Road and deferred an enterprise risk management item to June 22, 2021.

• Approved 2021 property tax ratios (8-1)
• Approved capping and clawback tools for property taxes (8-1)
• Approved 2021 COVID-19 Property Tax Deferral Program (9-0)
• Approved development cost sharing for water main extension at 270 Fielding Road, up to $250,000 from industrial reserve fund
• Deferred Enterprise Risk Management report to June 22, 2021
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications for May 2021

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss its 2021-2022 work outlook and consider a motion to direct staff to report on funding and program options for weekly diaper collection for licensed home child care providers. The agenda also includes informational updates on the Transportation Demand Management Community Grant Program and winter control operations.

• Motion to explore weekly diaper collection for licensed home child care providers eligible for Yellow Bag non-residential garbage collection
• Presentation: Operations Committee Outlook 2021 by Tony Cecutti, General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure
• Update on Transportation Demand Management Community Grant Program 2021
• Winter Control Operations Update for March 2021

The Operations Committee approved a motion directing staff to collaborate with Children's Services and report by June 21, 2021 on funding and program options for weekly diaper collection for licensed home child care providers. The motion passed unanimously (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made; other items were for information only.

• Approved motion OP2021-08 to study weekly diaper collection for licensed home child care providers (6-0)

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee meeting on May 17, 2021, was informational only. Presentations were given on the City Pollinator Garden Project and the 2021 annual outlook, and reports from the Greater Sudbury Market Association and Pioneer Manor were received for information. No motions, petitions, or questions were presented, and no substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:37 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council meets May 11, 2021, to consider routine committee resolutions, by-laws, and reports. Key items include a by-law allowing taxi owners to set and file their own tariff rates, a request to reconsider a 2019 resolution on a shared police/city headquarters study, and a COVID-19 response update. The agenda also includes several routine appointments, property sales, and tax adjustments.

• By-law 2021-82 amends Vehicle for Hire By-law 2016-145 to permit taxi owners to set and file tariff rates with the City
• Motion to reconsider Resolution CC2019-127 regarding a shared police/city headquarters study
• By-law 2021-78 authorizes sale of 25 Fir Lane, Sudbury to 5026827 Ontario Limited
• By-law 2021-80 authorizes grants under Downtown Sudbury, Brownfield, and Town Centre Community Improvement Plans
• By-law 2021-77 authorizes Facility Dog Agreement with National Service Dog Training Centre Inc.

Council approved a motion to reconsider a previous resolution about a shared police headquarters study, then defeated a new motion to direct staff to work with police on a facilities study. Council also approved several by-laws, including one allowing taxi owners to set their own tariff rates, and made appointments to committees.

• Reconsideration of Resolution CC2019-127 approved (9-1)
• Motion to direct staff to work with police on shared headquarters study defeated (1-9)
• By-law 2021-82 amending Vehicle for Hire By-law to permit taxi owners to set tariff rates passed
• By-law 2021-77 authorizing Facility Dog Agreement with National Service Dog Training Centre Inc. passed
• By-law 2021-78 authorizing sale of 25 Fir Lane to 5026827 Ontario Limited passed
• Councillor McCausland and Mayor Bigger appointed to NOSDA (2021-149)
• Cheryl Beam nominated to Greater Sudbury Source Protection Committee (2021-147)
• Councillor Signoretti endorsed for FCM Board of Directors nomination (2021-148)

Special City Council Meeting

The special meeting was held to conduct the Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting. Council voted to temporarily suspend its rules of procedure for the housing corporation portion of the agenda, and the motion carried by a two-thirds majority. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Suspended rules of procedure for housing corporation agenda (10-0, two-thirds majority)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for 0 Celine Street and 0 Louisa Drive, changing a portion from low-density residential (R1-5) to local commercial (C1), subject to conditions. It also directed staff to complete a review for a LaSalle Boulevard zoning amendment, approved a one-year extension for a Chelmsford zoning application, and initiated an Official Plan Phase 1 zoning update. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved zoning change to C1 at 0 Celine/0 Louisa (5-0)
• Directed staff to finalize LaSalle Boulevard zoning amendment (5-0)
• Approved one-year extension for 4292 Municipal Road 15 zoning application
• Approved deeming Block 25, Plan 53M-1204 not part of registered plan
• Initiated Official Plan Phase 1 zoning by-law update

Special City Council Meeting

This special City Council meeting is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a move to closed session to discuss one acquisition or disposition of land / negotiation item related to Laurentian University's CCAA filing, under the Municipal Act. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session to discuss one item on Laurentian University's CCAA filing (land acquisition/disposition and negotiations)

The special meeting was called to address one item regarding Laurentian University's CCAA filing. Council voted to move into closed session to discuss acquisition/disposition of land and negotiation instructions, citing the Municipal Act. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Moved to closed session for Laurentian University CCAA item (carried)

City Council Meeting

The City of Greater Sudbury Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including a closed session on a land acquisition and an ongoing investigation, a presentation from the Pickleball Association, and a series of reports and by-laws. Key decisions include increasing the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation's borrowing limit from $7.5 million to $12.5 million, adopting a new sign by-law with portable electronic sign provisions, and passing 14 by-laws covering grants, user fees, and a property sale. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and committee minutes.

• Increase borrowing for Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation from $7.5M to $12.5M
• By-law 2021-60: annual increases in miscellaneous user fees
• By-law 2021-72: sale of 785 Municipal Road 24, Lively to Vale Canada Limited
• By-law 2021-70: $1,118,248 grant to Health Sciences North for Assertive Community Treatment Team
• By-law 2021-64: $575,918 in grants for arts and culture

Council voted to direct staff to include 'Alternative 5 – Eliminate Fire Services from Area Rating' in the 2021 Property Tax Policy Report, with the impact phased in from 2021 to 2025. The motion passed 8-4 after an amendment was added. Other area rating options were defeated or lost on tie votes. Council also approved a motion calling on the Province to fund Laurentian University, and directed staff to develop a needs-based property tax deferral program.

• Approved motion to include Alternative 5 (eliminate fire services from area rating) in 2021 Property Tax Policy Report, with phase-in 2021-2025 (8-4)
• Defeated motion to include Alternative 6 (elimination of area rating) in 2021 Property Tax Policy Report (3-9)
• Defeated motion to defer area rating item to coincide with asset renewal report (1-11)
• Approved motion calling on Province of Ontario to fund Laurentian University (12-0)
• Approved motion directing staff to develop needs-based program for deferral of 2021 property taxes
• Approved increase in Sudbury Airport borrowing limit from $7.5M to $12.5M
• Approved appointment of Councillor Al Sizer to FONOM Board of Directors
• Approved by-laws 2021-59 to 2021-75Z, including grants and land sales

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding public hearings on two rezoning applications. One would permit a privately owned park with recreational uses at Kivi Park, and the other would allow an elementary school and day care centre on Municipal Road 80 in Val Therese. The committee will hear staff recommendations and public comments before deciding.

• Rezoning for Kivi Park to allow passive and active recreation, food service, equipment rental, boat storage, and parking
• Rezoning for Municipal Road 80, Val Therese to permit an elementary school and day care centre
• Public hearings for both rezoning applications
• Letters of support from Raft Lake Ratepayers Association and other groups

The Planning Committee approved two zoning amendments. The first, for Kivi Park, changes the zoning to Open Space Private Special, with conditions, after removing a condition requiring sewage system permits. The second, for lands on Municipal Road 80 in Val Therese, changes zoning to Institutional and Open Space Private, with conditions including traffic signals and a pedestrian path. Both approvals were carried 4-0.

• Approved Kivi Park rezoning to OSP(S) with conditions (4-0)
• Removed condition #3 (sewage system permits) from Kivi Park approval
• Approved Municipal Road 80 rezoning to Institutional and Open Space Private (4-0)

Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Emergency Services Committee appointed Councillor Lapierre as Chair and Councillor Leduc as Vice-Chair for terms ending November 14, 2022. The committee also received an informational presentation on Paramedic Services 2020 response times and updates from emergency management, paramedic, and fire services. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Councillor Lapierre as Chair of the Emergency Services Committee (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Leduc as Vice-Chair of the Emergency Services Committee (carried)

Hearing Committee Meeting

The Hearing Committee approved a tax adjustment totaling $21,289.64, with the city's municipal portion estimated at $17,647.20, under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001. The motion also cancelled associated interest proportionally and directed the Manager of Taxation to adjust the Collector's Roll. The vote was 3-0 in favor.

• Approved tax adjustment of $21,289.64 (3-0)
• Cancelled associated interest in proportion to tax adjustments
• Directed Manager of Taxation to adjust Collector's Roll

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss the CAO's 2021 performance objectives and first quarter performance, an enterprise risk management update, and several informational reports including contract awards over $100,000, development charges, and the Healthy Community Initiative Fund. The meeting includes a closed session for a performance review.

• 2021 CAO Performance Objectives and First Quarter Performance presentation
• Enterprise Risk Management Update presentation
• Contract Awards Exceeding $100,000 October 1 – December 31, 2020 report
• Development Charges effective July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 report
• Healthy Community Initiative Fund 2020 Annual Report

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the 2021 performance objectives for the Chief Administrative Officer, as presented in a report. The committee also received informational updates on enterprise risk management, contract awards, development charges, and the Healthy Community Initiative Fund. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2021 CAO performance objectives (carried)
• Moved into closed session for a performance review (carried)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Traffic Signal System Renewal Project and winter control operations for February 2021, and to review a report on progressive enforcement for solid waste infractions. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions listed for voting.

• Traffic Signal System Renewal Project update by Ryan Purdy
• Winter Control Operations Update for February 2021 by Miranda Edwards
• Progressive Enforcement and Compliance Method report for solid waste infractions

The Operations Committee meeting on April 19, 2021, was largely informational, with presentations on the Traffic Signal System Renewal Project and Winter Control Operations for February 2021. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a motion by Councillor McIntosh requesting a report on funding and program options for weekly diaper collection for licensed home child care providers, to be presented at the next meeting.

• Requested report on weekly diaper collection for licensed home child care providers (motion by Councillor McIntosh)

City Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with a closed session for a litigation item, followed by an open session. Council will consider a presentation on the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation's 2021 Economic Recovery Strategic Plan, receive a COVID-19 response update, and vote on a consent agenda and a series of by-laws covering property sales, zoning changes, and heritage designation.

• Presentation: Greater Sudbury Development Corporation 2021 Economic Recovery Strategic Plan
• By-law 2021-47: Designate 7 Serpentine Street, Copper Cliff as cultural heritage property
• By-law 2021-49: Authorize sale of vacant land on Edward Avenue, Coniston to Coniston Industrial Park Limited
• By-law 2021-50: Transfer land at 67 Fourth Avenue, Coniston to Coniston Curling Club
• By-law 2021-52Z: Exempt Bayside Estates Subdivision Phase 2B, Azilda from part lot control to create 12 residential lots

Council endorsed the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation's 2021 Economic Recovery Strategic Plan and directed staff to help displaced Laurentian University employees find re-employment. Council also approved the sale of two properties, appointed two councillors to the Emergency Services Committee, and passed a series of by-laws including zoning amendments and heritage designations.

• Endorsed 2021 Economic Recovery Strategic Plan (carried)
• Directed staff to facilitate re-employment for displaced Laurentian University employees (carried)
• Approved sale of 785 Municipal Road 24, Lively (8-4)
• Approved sale of part of Romanet Lane, Sudbury (carried)
• Appointed Councillors Jakubo and McIntosh to Emergency Services Committee (carried)
• Passed By-laws 2021-46 to 2021-58Z (carried)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2021-61 to PL2021-64 and PL2021-66 (carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning applications, including three public hearings for rezoning and a draft plan of subdivision. The committee will also discuss routine items like a road closure and subdivision extension, as well as policy options for temporary drive-in events and residential parking standards. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the sale of vacant land on Fir Lane.

• Rezoning application to eliminate split zoning at Highway 144, Chelmsford (Northern Home Builders and Renovators Inc.)
• Rezoning application for an automotive lube shop and restaurant with drive-through on Lasalle Boulevard, Sudbury (Temelini Family)
• Draft plan of subdivision for five lots at 90 National Street, Garson (1558782 Ontario Inc.)
• Road closure and declaration of surplus land for part of unopened Beaupre Avenue, Hanmer
• Closed session to discuss sale of vacant land on Fir Lane, Sudbury

The Planning Committee approved three applications: a zoning change for residential use on Highway 144 in Chelmsford, a zoning change for commercial use on Lasalle Boulevard, and draft plan approval for a subdivision at 90 National Street in Garson. All approvals were carried unanimously (5-0). The committee also authorized the sale of vacant land on Fir Lane and directed staff on several policy initiatives.

• Approved zoning change from C2 to R3 Special for Highway 144, Chelmsford (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from FD/C3 to C2(S) for Lasalle Boulevard, Sudbury (5-0)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision at 90 National Street, Garson (5-0)
• Authorized sale of vacant land south of Fir Lane, Sudbury
• Closed part of unopened Beaupre Avenue, Hanmer and declared surplus
• Amended conditions of draft approval for Cavdon Subdivision, Lively
• Amended rezoning conditions for 339 Harrison Drive, Sudbury
• Directed staff to initiate zoning by-law amendment for temporary drive-in events

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting held to consider, by way of one resolution, the resolutions from the Finance and Administration Committee meetings listed in item 5.1. The agenda is largely procedural, with standard items like call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda itself.

• Consideration of Finance and Administration Committee resolutions from meetings on February 24, March 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 30, 31, and April 6, 2021

The special council meeting approved a package of Finance and Administration Committee resolutions from the 2021 budget meetings, covering items from February 24 to April 6, 2021. The motion carried with 10 votes in favor and 3 against. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2021-09 to FA2021-12 (10-3)
• Approved resolutions FA2021-16 to FA2021-22 (10-3)
• Approved resolution FA2021-24-A1 (10-3)
• Approved resolutions FA2021-24-A2 to FA2021-24-A6 (10-3)
• Approved resolutions FA2021-24-A7 to FA2021-24-A9 and FA2021-24-A11 to FA2021-24-A14 (10-3)
• Approved resolutions FA2021-24-A15 to FA2021-24-A22 (10-3)
• Approved resolutions FA2021-24-A23 to FA2021-24-A31 (10-3)
• Approved resolutions FA2021-24-A32 to FA2021-24-A36 and FA2021-24-A37 to FA2021-24-A38, FA2021-24-A40 to FA2021-24-A48, FA2021-24, FA2021-39 to FA2021-41 (10-3)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is holding a scheduled meeting on April 6, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment, with no specific business items listed. The meeting is a continuation of previous committee meetings held in February and March 2021, but no details of that business are included in this agenda.

• Meeting is a continuation of prior Finance & Administration Committee sessions from Feb 24 to Mar 31, 2021
• No specific agenda items, motions, or petitions are listed for this meeting
• Public comments are invited after each procedural item
• Meeting runs 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tom Davies Square with electronic participation available

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the City of Greater Sudbury's 2021 tax-supported operating budget of $460,653,610 gross ($227,931,398 net) and the capital budget of $88,912,216, with several amendments. The operating budget includes funding for transitional housing, a transit fare subsidy, and a COMPASS system, while the capital budget includes the Whitson Trail project. Several proposed levy-reduction amendments were defeated.

• Approved 2021 operating budget of $460,653,610 gross (11-2)
• Approved 2021 capital budget of $88,912,216 (13-0)
• Approved $250,000 for St. Josephs Villa Capital Campaign (carried)
• Approved grant to Science North Go Deeper Project (12-1)
• Reconsidered Beaver Lake Welcome Centre maintenance, reduced budget by $15,050 (9-4)
• Defeated $350,000 salary gapping reduction (4-8)
• Defeated $125,000 overtime reduction (3-9)
• Approved $330,412 Winter Control budget reduction (7-5)

Special City Council Meeting

This Special City Council meeting of March 31, 2021, is marked as CANCELLED. The agenda contains only standard procedural headings (roll call, declarations, committee matters, motions, petitions, question period) with no substantive items listed. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items listed

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to finalize the 2021 budget and review additional business cases from March 3. The agenda includes continuation of previous meetings and standard procedural items like roll call, declarations of interest, and question period. No other substantive items are listed.

• Finalization of the 2021 Budget (revised report to follow)
• Additional Business Cases from March 3 meeting
• Continuation of meetings from Feb 24, Mar 2-4, 10-11, 30

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a 2021 budget amendment for housing onsite security enhancements with zero net levy impact. It also approved reallocating $4.2 million from the MR 35 capital project to build a therapeutic leisure pool at the Lionel E. Lalonde Centre. Proposed user fee increases for campgrounds, playing fields, and animal control were defeated, and a motion to extend the meeting past 9:02 p.m. was also defeated.

• Approved FA2021-24-A32: 2021 budget amended to include campground user fee increase, reducing net levy by $15,826.
• Defeated FA2021-24-A33 (as amended): playing field user fee increase with $18,801 net levy reduction and $4,663 capital cost recovery.
• Defeated FA2021-24-A34: user fee increases for HDR recycling and animal control services, reducing net levy by $73,503.
• Approved FA2021-24-A35: 2021 budget amended for housing onsite security enhancements with zero net levy impact.
• Approved FA2021-24-A36: $4.2 million reallocated from MR 35 capital project to construct Lionel E. Lalonde Centre Therapeutic Leisure Pool.
• Defeated FA2021-34: motion to proceed past 9:02 p.m.; meeting adjourned automatically.

Special City Council Meeting

This Special City Council meeting of March 30, 2021, is marked as cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations, and adjournment, with no substantive business listed. The meeting was scheduled to follow the Finance & Administration Committee meeting of the same date, but no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled
• No substantive agenda items listed

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

This is a continuation of the Finance and Administration Committee meeting, focused on finalizing the 2021 budget. The committee will also review additional business cases from March 3. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the budget finalization report.

• Finalization of the 2021 Budget (revised report to follow)
• Additional Business Cases from March 3 meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several 2021 budget amendments, including the Pioneer Manor Bed Redevelopment project with a zero net levy impact, funded through debt financing and reinvestment of expiring health-care funding. Other approved items included increased personal support workers, community improvement plans, cemetery mausoleum expansion, IPAC nurses, urban forestry service, data digitization, and engineering services part-time hours, all with zero or offset net levy impacts. A motion to defer the Commence Nodes and Corridors Phase 2 to the 2022 budget process was deferred. A resolution to close four recreational facilities was withdrawn by the mover.

• Approved Pioneer Manor Bed Redevelopment budget amendment with zero net levy impact (carried)
• Approved increase in Personal Support Workers with $0 net levy impact (carried)
• Deferred Commence Nodes and Corridors Phase 2 to 2022 budget process
• Approved Fund Community Improvement Plans - 2020 Intake with $0 net levy impact (carried)
• Approved Civic Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum Expansion with $0 net levy impact for 2021 (carried)
• Approved addition of RPN - Infection Prevention and Control Nurses with $0 net levy impact (carried)
• Approved Improve Urban Forestry Service with $0 net levy impact, offset by Winter Control budget reduction (carried)
• Approved Data Digitization and Migration Project with zero net levy impact (carried)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting that will immediately move into a closed session to discuss one personal/labour relations item regarding Emergency Services and two land acquisition or disposition items (Municipal Road 24, Lively and Romanet Lane, Sudbury). No public decisions or discussions are on the open agenda.

• Closed session item: Personal Matters / Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations / Solicitor-Client Privilege regarding Emergency Services
• Closed session item: Acquisition or Disposition of Land – property on Municipal Road 24, Lively
• Closed session item: Acquisition or Disposition of Land – property on Romanet Lane, Sudbury

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting consisting of a workshop presentation on the new Meeting Management System processes. The presentation is for information only, with no decisions or votes scheduled. The agenda contains only this single informational item plus standard procedural items.

• Meeting Management System Workshop presentation by Eric Labelle, Brigitte Sobush, and Christine Hodgins

This was a special City Council meeting with no decisions made. Council received an informational presentation on the Meeting Management System from city staff. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was carried.

• Adjourned the meeting at 4:42 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several routine items, including minutes, by-laws, and reports from committees. Key items include a report from the Integrity Commissioner on a Code of Conduct complaint, a by-law to limit vehicle weights on certain bridges, and the sale of part of Old Trespass Road in Garson. Council will also receive updates on COVID-19 response and large projects like Place des Arts.

• Integrity Commissioner report on Code of Conduct complaint (R-2)
• By-law 2021-39 to limit vehicle weight on certain bridges
• By-law 2021-40 to sell part of Old Trespass Road, Garson to Albona Investments Inc.
• By-law 2021-44 to authorize ICIP Public Transit Stream funding agreement
• Motion M-1 to add CEEP lens to all Council and Committee reports

Council voted to reprimand Councillor Gerry Montpellier for a code of conduct contravention, instead of the Integrity Commissioner's recommended 60-day pay suspension. Council also approved several planning items, including a zoning change for commercial use on Nelson and Elgin Streets, and directed staff to prepare a report on centralizing advertising on municipal assets. A motion to prepare a residential licensing by-law for accessory guest rooms was defeated.

• Reprimanded Councillor Gerry Montpellier for a code of conduct contravention (amended motion carried 10-2).
• Approved closing and declaring surplus part of Alder Street, Sudbury, for sale to the abutting owner (carried 10-3).
• Approved rezoning 0 Nelson, 422 and 426 Elgin Street from residential to general commercial, with conditions.
• Approved sale of vacant land on Edward Avenue, Coniston, and part of Martindale Lane, Sudbury.
• Declared surplus vacant land on Municipal Road 80, Val Therese, and Pilon Crescent, Chelmsford, for sale to abutting owners.
• Directed staff to prepare a report analyzing options for centralizing advertising on municipal assets by Q4 2021.
• Defeated a motion to prepare a draft Residential Licensing By-law for accessory guest room accommodation.
• Approved by-laws including bridge load restrictions, property sales, zoning amendments, and transfer payment agreements for provincial funding.

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on three rezoning applications: a garden suite at 756 Suez Drive, Hanmer; a semi-detached dwelling at 1 Collins Drive, Copper Cliff; and a mix of housing types at Keith Avenue & Pinellas Road, Chelmsford. It will also consider a consent item to extend the draft plan of subdivision for Willow Ridge Estates, Sudbury. The meeting begins with a closed session regarding the sale of vacant land on Old Skead Road, Garson.

• Closed session: sale of vacant land, Old Skead Road, Garson
• Rezoning for garden suite, 756 Suez Drive, Hanmer (Robert Savoie & Melinda Purvis)
• Rezoning for semi-detached dwelling, 1 Collins Drive, Copper Cliff (2516433 Ontario Limited)
• Rezoning for single-detached, semi-detached and street-townhouses, Keith Avenue & Pinellas Road, Chelmsford (Bonaventure Development Company)
• Extension of draft plan of subdivision, Willow Ridge Estates, Sudbury (Dalron Construction Ltd.)

The Planning Committee approved three zoning by-law amendments: a three-year garden suite extension at 756 Suez Drive, Hanmer; a rezoning at 1 Collins Drive, Copper Cliff to allow a duplex with conditions; and a rezoning at Keith Avenue & Pinellas Road, Chelmsford for residential development with a holding provision. It also authorized the sale of vacant land north of Old Skead Road, Garson, and approved amendments to the Willow Ridge Estates subdivision conditions.

• Approved zoning amendment for 756 Suez Drive, Hanmer to extend garden suite use for 3 years (PL2021-61).
• Approved zoning amendment for 1 Collins Drive, Copper Cliff to R2-2(S) for a duplex, subject to conditions (PL2021-62).
• Approved zoning amendment for Keith Avenue & Pinellas Road, Chelmsford to residential zones with a holding provision (PL2021-63).
• Authorized sale of vacant land north of Old Skead Road, Garson, with proceeds to Capital Financing Reserve Fund (PL2021-64).
• Approved consent agenda item C-1 amending conditions for Willow Ridge Estates Subdivision (PL2021-66).

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to continue work on the 2021 budget, including a revised report on finalization and additional business cases. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call, declarations of interest, and question period.

• Revised report to follow on finalization of the 2021 budget
• Additional business cases from March 3 meeting
• Continuation of meetings from February 24, March 2, 3, 4, and 10

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several 2021 budget amendments, most notably adding a transitional housing business case with a $2,236,495 gross cost offset by funding changes to achieve a $0 net levy impact for 2021 and 2022. The committee also approved a transit fare subsidy for Children's Aid Society, a COMPASS system implementation, a pothole patching machine purchase, and a municipal easement database acquisition, all with $0 net levy impacts. Two business cases (Circles Sudbury and Parks LED lighting) were deferred to the 2022 budget.

• Approved transitional housing business case with $0 net levy impact for 2021/2022 (carried unanimously)
• Approved $8,000 transit fare subsidy for Children's Aid Society (carried)
• Approved all business cases under $86,000 with $0 net levy impact (carried)
• Approved COMPASS system implementation with $1,625,000 funded from reserves, $0 net levy impact (carried)
• Approved $400,000 purchase of pothole patching machine funded from tax rate stabilization reserve (carried)
• Approved $500,000 municipal easement database acquisition funded from capital accounts (carried)
• Deferred Circles Sudbury poverty reduction business case to 2022 budget (carried)
• Deferred Parks LED lighting conversion business case to 2022 budget (carried)

Special City Council Meeting

This Special City Council meeting, scheduled for March 11, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and committee resolutions, with no substantive business to be discussed.

• Meeting cancelled
• No substantive agenda items listed

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to finalize the 2021 budget, with a revised report to follow, and to consider additional business cases from March 3. The agenda also includes standard procedural items like roll call, declarations of interest, members' motions, addendum, civic petitions, question period, and adjournment.

• Finalization of the 2021 Budget (revised report to follow)
• Additional Business Cases March 3

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several budget reductions for the 2021 budget, including eliminating maintenance at Beaver Lake and Coniston Welcome Centres and reducing tourism event support. It also deferred multiple business cases to the 2022 budget, including the Valley East Twin Pad sports complex, and amended a prior resolution to ensure no costs are recovered from users for special events.

• Approved $15,050 cut for Beaver Lake Welcome Centre maintenance (8-4)
• Approved $14,700 cut for Coniston Welcome Centre maintenance (11-1)
• Approved $95,000 one-time reduction for tourism event support (carried)
• Reconsidered and amended resolution FA2021-24-A5 to reduce special events budget by $30,000 with no user cost recovery (carried)
• Adjusted 2021 budget for fire protection service level change, net levy impact $1,075,000 (carried)
• Deferred 6 business cases to 2022 budget, including transit electric bus study and film officer hiring (carried)
• Deferred Valley East Twin Pad Multipurpose Sports Complex to 2022 budget (carried)

Special City Council Meeting

This Special City Council meeting, scheduled for March 10, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and consideration of Finance and Administration Committee resolutions, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting cancelled
• Consideration of Finance and Administration Committee resolutions from February 24, March 2, 3, 4, and 10, 2021

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council meets to consider routine committee resolutions, several by-laws for property purchases/sales and rezonings, and two members' motions. A key report recommends adjusting fire protection service levels and taxation areas following an arbitration award. Council will also vote on writing off unpaid YMCA parking fees and a motion to fund a homelessness services feasibility study.

• Fire Protection Service Level Adjustment report with taxation area rating changes
• Write-off of 2020 unpaid YMCA parking fees for Elgin Street overflow lot
• By-law 2021-31: purchase of 210 Shaughnessy Street for Junction East project
• By-law 2021-36Z: rezone for 9-lot residential subdivision at Corsi Hill
• Motion M-1: fund homelessness services feasibility study up to $150,000

Council directed staff to implement Option 4 for the Fire Protection Service Level Adjustment, with an amendment reducing the number of firefighters from 10 to 8. A motion to add an option converting most fire districts to volunteer was defeated. Council also approved a report on modernizing volunteer fire services, due by end of May 2021.

• Approved implementation of Option 4 fire service level adjustment (8-3)
• Defeated motion to add Option 5 converting most fire districts to volunteer (2-9)
• Approved report on modernizing volunteer fire services by end of May 2021
• Approved write-off of $61,993.93 in unpaid YMCA parking fees
• Approved Emergency Services Committee resolutions, including Community Safety Facility Dog application
• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions, including winter sidewalk maintenance study
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions, including multiple zoning amendments and land sales
• Defeated motion for homelessness services feasibility study (2-6)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider a rezoning application for 0 Nelson Street, 422 & 426 Elgin Street, Sudbury, to enable a 12-vehicle taxi stand and align zoning with the adjacent zone. The committee will also discuss routine items including declarations of surplus land and a draft plan extension, plus a heritage impact assessment guidelines report and an accessory guest room accommodation review.

• Rezoning for 12-vehicle taxi stand at 0 Nelson Street, 422 & 426 Elgin Street, Sudbury (1988067 Ontario Limited)
• Declaration of surplus vacant land south of Municipal Road 80, Val Therese, offered for sale to abutting owner
• Declaration of surplus vacant land on Pilon Crescent, Chelmsford, offered for sale to abutting owner
• Extension of draft plan of subdivision for Silver Hills Subdivision, Sudbury (1232252 Ontario Inc.)
• Heritage Impact Assessment Guidelines report and Accessory Guest Room Accommodation Review

The Planning Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for 0 Nelson Street and 422 & 426 Elgin Street, changing the classification from medium-density residential to general commercial special, subject to conditions including a site plan control agreement and compliance with an order to remedy an unsafe building. The committee also authorized the sale of two surplus land parcels (Edward Avenue, Coniston and Martindale Lane, Sudbury) and approved consent agenda items, including declaring surplus land on Municipal Road 80 and Pilon Crescent. A motion to prepare a draft Residential Licensing By-law was defeated. The committee directed staff to consult on draft Heritage Impact Assessment Guidelines.

• Approved zoning change to C2(89) for 0 Nelson, 422 & 426 Elgin Street, with conditions (site plan control, fence, compliance with orders).
• Authorized sale of vacant land on Edward Avenue, Coniston, proceeds to Capital Financing Reserve Fund.
• Authorized sale of part of Martindale Lane, Sudbury, proceeds to Capital Financing Reserve Fund.
• Declared surplus vacant land on Municipal Road 80, Val Therese, offered to abutting owner.
• Declared surplus vacant land on Pilon Crescent, Chelmsford, offered to abutting owner.
• Directed amendment of Silver Hills Subdivision draft plan conditions (lapsing date, new conditions, consolidations).
• Directed staff to consult on draft Heritage Impact Assessment Guidelines and report by Q2 2021.
• Defeated motion to prepare draft Residential Licensing By-law and business case.

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to finalize the 2021 budget, with a revised report to follow and additional business cases from March 3. The meeting may also continue discussions from previous sessions on February 24, March 2, and March 3. No other substantive items are listed.

• Finalization of the 2021 Budget (revised report to follow)
• Additional Business Cases from March 3

The Finance and Administration Committee voted on several proposed 2021 budget reductions. A proposal to cut $850,000 from winter control was defeated. A $200,000 reduction from the sale of recyclables was approved. A proposal to remove the subsidy for Big Blues blue boxes was defeated, as was a $65,000 cut to special events cost recovery. A $73,266 cut to close three helipad night landing sites was approved. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. after a motion to extend failed.

• Defeated: $850,000 reduction from Winter Control (two items: $500,000 and $350,000).
• Carried: $200,000 reduction from Environmental Services - Sale of Recyclables.
• Defeated: $65,000 reduction to remove subsidy from Big Blues and only provide free blue boxes to new homes.
• Defeated: $65,000 reduction for full cost recovery of Special Events.
• Carried: $73,266 reduction to close 3 helipad night landing sites.
• Defeated: Motion to proceed past 7:00 p.m.; meeting adjourned automatically.

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to continue work on finalizing the 2021 budget, including a revised report and additional business cases. The meeting may also include members' motions, addenda, civic petitions, and a question period.

• Finalization of the 2021 Budget (revised report to follow)
• Additional Business Cases for March 3
• Continuation of meetings from February 24 and March 2, 2021

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a motion to reinstate $152,518 in one-time funding for Museums in the 2021 draft budget, funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve, to maintain existing service levels. The motion also directs staff to report back to Council by Q3 2021 on the future of Museum Services and alternatives. The vote was recorded, with Councillor Sizer as the only nay. A separate motion to extend the meeting past 7:00 p.m. was defeated, and the meeting adjourned automatically at 7:11 p.m. with several agenda items left unaddressed.

• Approved reinstating $152,518 one-time museum funding from Tax Rate Stabilization reserve (recorded vote: 12 yeas, 1 nay)
• Directed staff to report to Council by Q3 2021 on future of Museum Services and alternatives
• Defeated motion to proceed past 7:00 p.m. (recorded vote: 4 yeas, 7 nays)
• Adjourned automatically at 7:11 p.m.; Members' Motion, Addendum, Civic Petitions, and Question Period were not addressed

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to appoint a chair and vice-chair, then will consider an Auditor General performance audit of service contract management processes, which includes a recommendation. Members will also receive, for information only, a status report on the wrongdoing hotline covering the seven months ending December 31, 2020.

• Appointment of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Performance Audit of Service Contract Management Processes (report dated Feb 13, 2021)
• Status Report on the Wrongdoing Hotline for seven months ending Dec 31, 2020 (information only)

The Audit Committee appointed Councillor McIntosh as Chair and Councillor Jakubo as Vice-Chair for the term ending November 14, 2022. The committee also approved the recommendations from the Auditor General's Performance Audit of Service Contract Management Processes. No other motions, petitions, or questions were presented.

• Appointed Councillor McIntosh as Chair and Councillor Jakubo as Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee (AC2021-01) - Carried
• Approved recommendations from the Performance Audit of Service Contract Management Processes (AC2021-02) - Carried
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:17 p.m. (AC2021-03) - Carried

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting on March 2, 2021, at Tom Davies Square. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: roll call, declarations of interest, a possible continuation of the February 24 meeting, members' motions, addendum, civic petitions, question period, and adjournment. No specific reports, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed on this agenda.

• Meeting is a continuation of the February 24, 2021 session if required
• No substantive items (reports, contracts, or votes) are listed on the agenda
• Public can watch live online or on TV; recordings saved on the city website

The committee approved the water/wastewater operating budget of $86,407,809, including a 4.8% user rate increase, and the capital budget of $45,030,952. It also approved the city's shares of 2021 budgets for Conservation Sudbury, Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Sudbury Airport Personnel, and the Greater Sudbury Public Library (with a $144,200 operating reduction). The Police Services budget of $71,627,707 was approved. All decisions were carried, with recorded votes where noted.

• Approved water/wastewater operating budget $86,407,809 with 4.8% rate increase (11-2)
• Approved water/wastewater capital budget $45,030,952 (carried)
• Approved Conservation Sudbury budget share $1,088,919 (carried)
• Approved Public Health Sudbury & Districts budget share $7,297,256 (carried)
• Approved Sudbury Airport Personnel budget share $3,341,096 (carried)
• Approved Greater Sudbury Public Library budget $9,068,156 with $144,200 operating reduction (8-3)
• Approved Police Services budget $71,627,707 (9-3)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to receive updates on winter control operations for December 2020 and January 2021, and to consider amendments to the Bridge Load Restriction By-law 2020-20. The winter updates are for information only, while the by-law amendment includes a prepared resolution for potential action.

• Winter Control Operations Update - January 2021 (financial results through January)
• Winter Control Operations Update - December 2020 (financial results through December)
• Update to By-law 2020-20; Bridge Load Restriction By-law (amendments due to completed bridge replacements and new load postings)

The Operations Committee directed staff to amend By-law 2020-20, the Bridge Load Restriction By-law, implementing changes outlined in a February 16, 2021 report. The motion passed by a recorded vote of 5-0. The committee also received informational updates on winter control operations for December 2020 and January 2021. No other motions, petitions, or questions were presented.

• Approved motion OP2021-06 to amend By-law 2020-20 (Bridge Load Restriction By-law) as per the staff report, carried unanimously.
• Received informational presentation on Winter Control Operations Update for January 2021.
• Received informational presentation on Winter Control Operations Update for December 2020.
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:10 p.m. via motion OP2021-07.

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is meeting to receive two information-only presentations: one from the Sudbury Poverty and Homelessness Advocacy Coalition on hostile architecture and its community effects, and another on a pilot evaluation of the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Program. The committee will also receive a quarterly report on Pioneer Manor operations for information only. No decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Presentation by Sudbury Poverty and Homelessness Advocacy Coalition on hostile architecture (information only)
• Program Evaluation - Pilot Evaluation of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (information only)
• Pioneer Manor 4th Quarter Report 2020, including COVID-19 response update (information only)

The Community Services Committee met on March 1, 2021, and received two presentations for information only: one on hostile architecture from the Sudbury Poverty and Homelessness Advocacy Coalition, and one on a pilot evaluation of the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Program. No motions, petitions, or questions were presented. The committee also received the Pioneer Manor 4th Quarter Report for information only, and adjourned at 5:22 p.m.

• Received presentation on hostile architecture for information only
• Received presentation on pilot evaluation of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Program for information only
• Received Pioneer Manor 4th Quarter Report for information only
• Adjourned meeting at 5:22 p.m. (motion carried)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will hold a closed session for personnel matters, then an open session to finalize the City of Greater Sudbury's 2021 budget and consider a motion to prepare a business case for onsite security at housing corporation properties. The agenda also includes a quarterly performance update from the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Finalization of the 2021 Budget (report to follow, resolution prepared)
• Motion M-1: Business case for onsite security for Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation
• CAO Quarterly Performance Update (2020 Q4, for information only)
• Closed session for two personal matters (performance review, employment matters)

The Finance and Administration Committee approved four members' motions directing staff to prepare business cases for the 2021 budget: reinstating onsite security for Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation, grants to four curling clubs equal to 50% of property taxes paid, one-time funding of $30,000 for the Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association, and a letter of concern to the province regarding Laurentian University's funding. The committee also suspended rules to allow reconsideration of the budget with a simple majority. The meeting adjourned automatically at 9:15 p.m. before finalizing the 2021 budget, which was deferred.

• Approved motion to prepare a business case for upgraded security, including reinstating onsite security, at Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation properties.
• Approved motion to prepare a business case for grants to Capreol, Coniston, Copper Cliff, and Sudbury Curling Clubs equal to 50% of property taxes paid in 2021 and forward.
• Approved motion to prepare a business case for one-time funding of $30,000 to the Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association.
• Approved motion to send a letter of concern to Premier Doug Ford and Minister Ross Romano about stabilizing Laurentian University's operations and reviewing university funding.
• Approved suspension of rules to treat the entire budget process as one meeting, requiring only a simple majority for reconsideration.
• Defeated motion to proceed past 9:15 p.m., leading to automatic adjournment before the 2021 budget was finalized.

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council meets to consider a motion to fund a $150,000 feasibility study for a one-stop homelessness services location, funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including rezoning for accessory dwelling units and a former church conversion, and receive reports on COVID-19 response and fire protection service levels.

• Motion to fund $150,000 homelessness services feasibility study from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve
• By-law 2021-28Z: rezone 761 LaSalle Boulevard to add two accessory dwelling units
• By-law 2021-29Z: rezone 12 Collins Drive, Copper Cliff to permit former church conversion to single dwelling
• By-law 2021-24: authorize Dedicated Gas Tax Agreement for public transportation funding
• By-law 2021-25: authorize Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning (MTEC) Fund agreement

Council denied a zoning amendment for 953 Howey Drive, rejecting a proposal to change the zoning from low-density residential to medium-density residential special. Council also approved adding 10 career firefighters to staff the Val Therese station with 4 per shift, and directed staff to prepare financial options for area rating. Several other planning items were approved, including zoning changes and land transactions.

• Denied zoning amendment for 953 Howey Drive (L.S. Bock Developments Inc.) to change from R2-2 to R3 Special.
• Approved hiring 10 additional career firefighters to staff Val Therese station with 4 per shift, with financial options for area rating to be prepared.
• Approved zoning amendment for 761 Lasalle Boulevard to permit two accessory dwelling units with no parking requirement.
• Approved zoning amendment for Montrose and Woodbine Avenue to change from C1 to R2-2 and R2-2(S), with conditions.
• Authorized purchase of 210 Shaughnessy Street, funded from The Junction capital project fund.
• Authorized transfer of part of unopened Long Lake Road and declared surplus land on Morgan Road, Chelmsford.
• Authorized sale of land on Morin Avenue, with proceeds to Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General.
• Approved amendments to draft approval conditions for Moonglo East Subdivision, including updated stormwater management requirements.

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider four rezoning applications and a road closure. The rezoning requests include a secondary dwelling unit, a split-zoning fix, a veterinary clinic, and expanded uses with parking relief. The committee will also discuss removing a holding designation for an 80-unit row dwelling complex.

• Rezoning for secondary dwelling unit at 4846 Deschene Road, Hanmer
• Rezoning to prevent split-zoning at 106 Langdon Road, Whitefish
• Rezoning for veterinary clinic at 3557 Errington Avenue, Chelmsford
• Rezoning for expanded uses and parking relief at 30 Ste. Anne Road, 162 MacKenzie Street & 38 Xavier Street, Sudbury
• Road closure and surplus declaration for part of Alder Street, Sudbury

The Planning Committee approved four zoning by-law amendments, including a mixed-use redevelopment at 30 Ste. Anne Road, 162 MacKenzie Street & 38 Xavier Street, and a secondary dwelling unit at 4846 Deschene Road. It also approved a road closure and sale of part of Alder Street, and authorized the sale of part of Old Trespass Road. A motion to sell part of Romanet Lane was defeated.

• Approved zoning amendment for 30 Ste. Anne Road, 162 MacKenzie Street & 38 Xavier Street (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 4846 Deschene Road, Hanmer (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 106 Langdon Road, Whitefish (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 3557 Errington Avenue, Chelmsford (5-0)
• Authorized sale of part of Old Trespass Road, Garson (5-0)
• Defeated sale of part of Romanet Lane, Sudbury (2-3)
• Defeated consent agenda item C-1 for road closure and surplus declaration of part of Alder Street (2-3)
• Approved removal of 'H' holding designation on Deschene Road, Hanmer for 80-unit row dwelling (5-0)

Hearing Committee Meeting

The Hearing Committee will appoint its Chair and Vice-Chair, then hold a public hearing on a recommendation for tax adjustments under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, covering cancellations, reductions, or refunds of realty taxes for eligible properties. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, declarations, motions, petitions, question period, adjournment).

• Appointment of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair (report dated December 17, 2020)
• Public hearing on tax adjustments under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (report dated January 12, 2021)

The Hearing Committee appointed Councillor Signoretti as Chair and Councillor Leduc as Vice-Chair for the term ending November 14, 2022. The committee also approved a tax adjustment totaling approximately $12,743.47 under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, with the city's portion estimated at $11,236.64, including cancellation of associated interest. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Councillor Signoretti as Chair and Councillor Leduc as Vice-Chair of the Hearing Committee (carried)
• Approved tax adjustment of approximately $12,743.47 under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (carried)

Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Emergency Services Committee will appoint a chair and vice-chair, hear a presentation on the Community Paramedicine Program, and consider a recommendation on implementing a Facility Dog Program to support mental health and wellness. The committee will also receive updates on fire, emergency management, paramedic services, and the tactical medic program.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for the Emergency Services Committee
• Community Paramedicine Program Update (presentation, for information)
• Community Safety Facility Dog report with recommendation (resolution prepared)
• Fire Services Update (for information)
• Paramedic Services Tactical Medic Program Update (for information)

The committee appointed Councillor Montpellier as Chair and Councillor Lapierre as Vice-Chair for the term ending November 14, 2022. It also authorized an application to National Service Dogs for a Community Safety Facility Dog, with a recorded vote of 4-1. Several updates were received for information only, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Councillor Montpellier as Chair and Councillor Lapierre as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Authorized application to National Service Dogs for Community Safety Facility Dog (4-1, Vagnini opposed)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to consider several spending and policy items. Members will vote on a recommendation to award a non-competitive contract for a Community Safety station location study, and will debate three members' motions: a $175,000 warming station services agreement, a business case for a Sudbury Curling Club grant, and a business case for enhanced winter sidewalk maintenance. The committee will also receive information-only reports on contract awards over $100,000, council expenses, and community improvement plans.

• Non-competitive purchase recommendation for Community Safety station location study with Operational Research in Health Limited (ORH)
• Motion to direct staff to prepare a service agreement with Independent Living Sudbury Manitoulin for warming station services, not to exceed $175,000, funded partly by a $50,000 United Way donation
• Motion to prepare a business case for a grant to the Sudbury Curling Club equivalent to its 2020 property taxes of $8,744.23
• Motion to prepare a business case for enhancing winter sidewalk maintenance standards
• Information-only: Contract awards over $100,000 for Q3 2020; 2020 Q3 council expenses; Community Improvement Plans 2020 intake status

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a motion directing staff to prepare a study of winter sidewalk maintenance service standards and delivery models by August 2021, with options for the 2022 budget. It also approved a non-competitive purchase of consulting services for a station location study. Two members' motions were withdrawn, and a presentation on the public health budget was received for information only.

• Approved non-competitive purchase of consulting services from ORH Ltd. for station location study (9-3)
• Approved motion for winter sidewalk maintenance study, amended to focus on 2022 budget (carried)
• Withdrew motion on warming station services
• Withdrew motion on business case for Sudbury Curling Club grant

City Council Meeting

City Council will hold a closed session for land and litigation matters, then an open session to consider routine consent items, several by-laws, and a motion to prepare a business case for a $1 million contribution to St. Joseph's Villa. The agenda includes reports on COVID-19 response, the Event Centre project, and various informational updates.

• Motion to prepare business case for $1M contribution to St. Joseph's Villa over three years
• By-law 2021-18: authorize purchase of 241 St. Charles Street for lift station project
• By-law 2021-19: authorize purchase of part of 685 Notre Dame Avenue for bikeway project
• By-laws 2021-20Z and 2021-21Z: rezone 380 Second Avenue North (Barrydowne Animal Hospital)
• By-law 2021-15: amend water/wastewater rates to add sanitary sewer discharge agreement fees

Council approved a motion to direct staff to compile facts on the Event Centre project and report at a special meeting on June 16, 2021, with up to $125,000 from the project budget for professional services. A deferral of the rezoning application for 953 Howey Drive to February 23, 2021 was carried. Council also approved several committee resolutions, including outsourcing trailer park operations, a $15,000 storm sewer connection subsidy, and a letter to the Premier requesting Highway 69 checkpoints.

• Approved Event Centre fact review with $125,000 budget (10-3)
• Deferred rezoning at 953 Howey Drive to Feb 23, 2021
• Approved outsourcing of Centennial, Ella, Whitewater trailer parks
• Approved $15,000 storm sewer connection subsidy for RIISP
• Approved stop sign at Nottingham Ave and Dorsett Dr
• Approved letter to Premier for Highway 69 checkpoints
• Approved zoning change at 12 Collins Drive to R1-5 Special
• Approved commercial vehicle parking on A and RU zones

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider two rezoning applications and several routine land matters. Public hearings will be held for a rezoning at 761 Lasalle Boulevard to permit two accessory dwelling units, and for a rezoning at Montrose and Woodbine Avenue to allow 22 semi-detached dwellings with some local commercial uses. The committee will also vote on consent agenda items including a draft plan extension for Moonglo East Subdivision and declarations of surplus land on Bell Street, Skead, and unopened Long Lake Road.

• Rezoning for two accessory dwelling units at 761 Lasalle Boulevard, Sudbury (applicants Julie and Sandro DeSimone)
• Rezoning for 22 semi-detached dwellings with local commercial uses at Montrose and Woodbine Avenue, Sudbury (Dalron Construction Ltd.)
• Extension of draft plan of subdivision at Moonglo East, Sudbury (17896832 Ontario Ltd.)
• Declaration of surplus vacant land on Bell Street, Skead, for sale to abutting owners
• Road closure and declaration of surplus land on unopened Long Lake Road, Sudbury

The Planning Committee approved two zoning by-law amendments: one for 761 Lasalle Boulevard allowing two accessory dwelling units in existing buildings with no parking requirement, and another for Montrose and Woodbine Avenue changing zoning from local commercial to low-density residential with special provisions. The committee also authorized four land transactions from closed session: purchase of 210 Shaughnessy Street, transfer of part of unopened Long Lake Road, declaration of surplus and transfer of vacant land on Morgan Road, and sale of land on Morin Avenue. All votes were carried unanimously (5-0).

• Approved zoning amendment at 761 Lasalle Blvd for two accessory dwelling units, no parking required (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at Montrose & Woodbine Ave from C1 to R2-2/R2-2(S) with commercial uses allowed (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 210 Shaughnessy Street funded from The Junction capital project (5-0)
• Authorized transfer of part of unopened Long Lake Road (5-0)
• Declared surplus and authorized transfer of vacant land on Morgan Road, Chelmsford (5-0)
• Authorized sale of land on Morin Avenue, proceeds to Capital Financing Reserve Fund (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Moonglo East Subdivision condition amendments and surplus declarations (5-0)
• Directed staff to report on best practices for construction site material stock piles in Q3 2021 (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

This special City Council meeting is primarily a public input session on homelessness, inviting people with lived experience to speak. The meeting is held electronically, with registration required in advance. A report on the consultation is to follow, and written feedback is accepted until January 30, 2021.

• Public Input Session on Homelessness Consultation
• Electronic meeting; in-person attendance not permitted
• Speakers limited to 5 minutes, registration deadline Jan 27, 2021
• Written submissions via online survey or paper copies at shelters

The special meeting was held primarily to receive public input on homelessness, with several individuals sharing lived experiences and SWANS representative Tracy Gregory providing comments. No motions, addenda, petitions, or questions were presented, and no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (CC2021-33, Bigger/McIntosh)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting focused on homelessness consultation. Council will receive a report and hear public input from community members, businesses, agencies, and grassroots organizations. The meeting is held electronically, with registration required to speak.

• Public Input Session on Homelessness Consultation
• Report - Homelessness Consultation - January 27, 2021
• Online survey for written submissions (deadline January 30, 2021)

The special City Council meeting on January 27, 2021, was dedicated to a public input session on homelessness, with presentations from 30 individuals and organizations. No formal decisions were made; the session was for information only. The council passed a motion to continue past 9:00 p.m. and later adjourned.

• Approved motion to proceed past 9:00 p.m. (carried by two-thirds majority)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:35 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council meets to handle a closed session on litigation, hear a presentation from St. Joseph's Foundation, and consider several planning and funding items. Key decisions include a $250,000 grant for Cambrian College's battery-electric vehicle lab, a tender for an asphalt recycling pilot, and multiple rezoning and lot control by-laws. The agenda also includes a COVID-19 update and a routine resignation from the Planning Committee.

• Tender re-tender for Contract ENG2-38 Asphalt Resurfacing - Hot In-Place Recycling Pilot Project
• $250,000 GSDC funding for Cambrian Battery-Electric Vehicle Laboratory (BEVL) project
• By-law 2021-08: Part lot control exemption for Bayside Estates Subdivision Phase 2, Azilda (12 freehold lots)
• By-law 2021-09P: Official Plan Amendment No. 110 for 17-19 Main St E, Chelmsford (density increase to 144 units/hectare)
• By-law 2021-11Z: Rezoning at 0 Pearl Street, Sudbury for a 38-unit multiple dwelling

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider three public hearing items: a rezoning to convert a former place of worship at 12 Collins Drive, Copper Cliff into a single detached dwelling; a rezoning to permit a four-unit multiple dwelling at 953 Howey Drive, Sudbury; and a draft zoning by-law amendment regarding commercial vehicle parking standards for tow trucks. The committee will also handle routine consent items, including a cost-sharing agreement modification for Coniston Seniors Non-Profit Housing Corporation and an amendment to a previous rezoning resolution for 339 Harrison Drive. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a right of entry and option agreement for land at Fairbank Lake Road, Denison.

• Rezoning application for 12 Collins Drive, Copper Cliff to convert former place of worship into single detached dwelling
• Rezoning application for 953 Howey Drive, Sudbury to permit a four-unit multiple dwelling
• Draft zoning by-law amendment on commercial vehicle parking standards for tow trucks
• Modification to Cost Sharing Agreement with Coniston Seniors Non-Profit Housing Corporation
• Amendment to Resolution PL2019-115 for rezoning file 751-6/18-18 at 339 Harrison Drive, Sudbury

The Planning Committee approved a zoning amendment for 12 Collins Drive, changing it from Institutional to Low Density Residential One Special, subject to conditions. It denied a rezoning application for 953 Howey Drive to medium density residential, after an amendment to approve it failed. The committee also approved a by-law amendment permitting tow truck parking on agricultural and rural properties, and authorized a 3-year extension to a right of entry and option agreement for land near Fairbank Lake Road.

• Approved zoning change at 12 Collins Drive from Institutional to R1-5 Special (4-0)
• Denied rezoning at 953 Howey Drive from R2-2 to R3 Special (2-2, motion lost)
• Approved by-law amendment allowing tow truck parking on A and RU zoned properties (4-0)
• Authorized 3-year extension to Right of Entry and Option Agreement for Fairbank Lake Road land (4-0)
• Approved modification to cost sharing agreement for Coniston Seniors Non-Profit Housing Corporation (4-0)
• Deferred item C-2 regarding 339 Harrison Drive pending staff update

Special City Council Meeting

This special City Council meeting includes several reports and motions for discussion or decision. Council will consider appointing two deputy mayors, implementing a lobbyist registry, and adjusting fire protection service levels in the former City of Valley East. It will also review COVID-19 updates, a cultural heritage evaluation for 7 Serpentine Street, and a request to reconsider a defeated motion on the Project Now proposal.

• Motion to direct staff to report on fire protection service level changes for former City of Valley East
• Motion to submit a letter to Ontario's Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission with 24 recommendations
• Motion to produce business cases for LED lighting in downtown core and parks/trails
• Motion to reconsider resolution CC2020-315 on Project Now proposal
• Report on Cultural Heritage Evaluation of Copper Cliff Fire Hall at 7 Serpentine Street

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear 2021 budget overviews from city staff, police, public health, conservation, and library boards, and consider a non-competitive purchase for a community safety station location study. Members will also debate motions on warming station funding, a curling club grant, and winter sidewalk maintenance.

• 2021 Budget Overview presentation by Ed Stankiewicz
• Greater Sudbury Police Services Board 2021 budget presentation
• Non-competitive purchase with Operational Research in Health Limited for Community Safety station location study
• Motion to fund warming station services up to $175,000 with $50,000 United Way donation
• Motion to prepare business case for Sudbury Curling Club grant equal to $8,744.23 property tax

The Finance and Administration Committee appointed Councillor Jakubo as Chair and Councillor McIntosh as Vice-Chair for the term ending November 14, 2022. The committee also received informational budget presentations from city staff, the police services board, Conservation Sudbury, and the public library board. A motion to proceed past 10:00 p.m. was defeated, and several agenda items were not addressed.

• Appointed Councillor Jakubo as Chair and Councillor McIntosh as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Moved into closed session for a personal matter/labour relations item (carried)
• Approved proceeding past 9:00 p.m. (carried)
• Defeated motion to proceed past 10:00 p.m. (recorded vote: 12 yeas, 1 nay)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to consider three staff reports with prepared resolutions. They will discuss enhancing the Residential Inflow and Infiltration Subsidy program to include storm sewer connections, improvements to the M.R. 80 corridor at two intersections in Hanmer, and establishing traffic control at Nottingham Avenue at Dorsett Drive. The meeting will also include the appointment of a Chair and Vice-Chair, and a presentation on winter control operations.

• Appointment of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Winter Control Operations Update - November 2020 (information only)
• Enhancing the Residential Inflow and Infiltration Subsidy (RIISP) to include storm sewer connections
• M.R. 80 Corridor Review - improvements at Old Hwy 69 North/Notre Dame Ave and Notre Dame Ave/Cote Blvd (Hanmer)
• Traffic control at Nottingham Avenue at Dorsett Drive

The Operations Committee appointed Councillor McIntosh as Chair and Councillor Signoretti as Vice-Chair for the term ending November 14, 2022. It approved a new category in the Residential Inflow and Infiltration Subsidy Program (RIISP) for storm sewer connections up to $15,000 per premises, funded by a $150,000 transfer from the wastewater holding reserve. The committee also adopted recommendations from the M.R. 80 Corridor Review and approved a stop sign at Nottingham Avenue and Dorsett Drive. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Appointed Councillor McIntosh as Chair and Councillor Signoretti as Vice-Chair of Operations Committee (carried)
• Approved new RIISP category for storm sewer connections up to $15,000 per premises (carried)
• Authorized $150,000 transfer from wastewater holding reserve to RIISP account (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare by-law amendments for RIISP changes (carried)
• Adopted M.R. 80 Corridor Review recommendations (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare by-law amendment for M.R. 80 changes (carried)
• Approved stop sign at Nottingham Avenue at Dorsett Drive (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare by-law amendment for stop sign (carried)

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will appoint a chair and vice-chair, hear a delegation from the Canadian Mental Health Association about the Rapid Mobilization Table, and receive information reports on a municipal trailer park review and an update on warming centres and a temporary youth shelter. All items are for information or procedural action; no binding decisions are listed.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for the Community Services Committee
• Delegation from Canadian Mental Health Association on Rapid Mobilization Table
• Municipal Trailer Park Review: converting lands to parks, seasonal vs short-term rentals, user fees
• Warming Centres and Temporary Youth Shelter Update with COVID-19 and utilization data

The Community Services Committee approved issuing an Expression of Interest to potentially outsource operations of the Centennial, Ella, and Whitewater trailer parks, with a report back in Q2 2021. The committee also approved directing the Mayor to write a letter petitioning the Northeast Local Health Integration Network to fully fund the CMHA Rapid Mobilization Table program. Additionally, the committee approved the allocation of Social Services Relief Fund Phase 2 funding and appointed Councillor McCausland as Chair and Councillor Lapierre as Vice-Chair.

• Appointed Councillor McCausland as Chair and Councillor Lapierre as Vice-Chair (CS2021-01, carried)
• Approved issuing Expression of Interest for outsourcing Centennial, Ella, and Whitewater trailer park operations (CS2021-02, carried)
• Approved directing Mayor to write letter to NELHIN petitioning full funding for CMHA Rapid Mobilization Table program (CS2021-03, carried)
• Approved allocation of Social Services Relief Fund Phase 2 funding (CS2021-05, carried)
• Approved dealing with addendum items (CS2021-04, carried by two-thirds majority)

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, several reports, and by-laws. Key decisions include appointing two deputy mayors, implementing a lobbyist registry, and adjusting fire protection service levels in the former Valley East area. Council will also hear updates on COVID-19 and large projects, and consider a submission to the Ontario Long Term Care Commission.

• Motion to direct staff to report on fire protection service level changes for former Valley East by end of January 2021
• By-law 2021-05Z to rezone 380 Second Avenue North to C2(80) for Barrydowne Animal Hospital
• By-law 2021-06 to authorize agreement with Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation for wastewater system operation and maintenance
• Report on implementing a Lobbyist Registry for the City
• Appointment of two Deputy Mayors for half the council term

Council approved resolutions from the Audit, Hearing, Nominating, and Operations committees, including performance audit recommendations, a vicious dog appeal ruling, tax adjustments totaling about $47,606.72, library board appointments, and traffic/parking changes. It also passed by-laws 2021-01 through 2021-06, covering confirmation of proceedings, traffic and parking amendments, tax adjustments, and a Ward 7 grant. Several items were not addressed, including COVID-19 updates and a zoning by-law for 380 Second Avenue North.

• Approved Audit Committee resolutions AC2020-11 and AC2020-12 (performance audits of compensation management and wastewater services)
• Approved Hearing Committee resolutions HC2020-09 and HC2020-10 (upheld vicious dog finding; approved tax adjustments of ~$47,606.72)
• Approved Nominating Committee resolution NC2020-03 (appointed Mandy-Lynn Lamarche and Laurie Davis to library board)
• Approved Operations Committee resolutions OP2020-33 to OP2020-35 (downtown traffic/parking changes, pedestrian crossover restrictions, Notre Dame cycle track)
• Approved Consent Agenda items C-1 to C-8 (adopted committee minutes)
• Passed By-laws 2021-01 to 2021-06 (confirming proceedings, traffic/parking, tax adjustments, Ward 7 grant)
• Moved into Closed Session for confidential items; no direction or resolution emanated

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications: one for a multiple dwelling with commercial uses at 0 Pearl Street, Sudbury, and another for a four-unit dwelling at 17-19 Main Street East, Chelmsford. The committee will also vote on routine consent items, including surplus land declarations and subdivision extensions, and consider a review of accessory guest room accommodation rules. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss two property purchases.

• Rezoning for multiple dwelling with institutional, office, and personal service shop uses at 0 Pearl Street, Sudbury (1930167 Ontario Ltd.)
• Rezoning for four residential dwelling units at 17-19 Main Street East, Chelmsford (C. Enfield Inc.)
• Declaration of surplus vacant land on Greenvalley Drive, Sudbury
• Extensions to draft plans of subdivision: Raft Lake, Corsi Hill, Greenwood, and Sunrise Ridge
• Review of accessory guest room accommodation regulations