Sudbury District public meetings in 2022

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to review performance audits of the City's linear water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure maintenance, and of waste collection services. They will also hear the 2022 external audit planning report and audit plans for 2023-2024, and appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for the term ending December 31, 2024.

• Performance Audit of Maintenance of Linear Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Infrastructure
• Performance Audit of Waste Collection Services
• 2022 External Audit Planning Report
• Audit Plans for 2023 and 2024
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair - Audit Committee

The Audit Committee appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair for the term ending December 31, 2024. The committee approved the 2022 External Audit Plan and recommendations for performance audits on waste collection and water/wastewater infrastructure. Members also requested a review of zero-based approach merits for the 2023 workplan.

• Appointed Councillor McIntosh as Chair and Councillor Cormier as Vice-Chair (CARRIED)
• Approved recommendations for Performance Audit of Maintenance of the Linear Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Infrastructure Report (CARRIED)
• Approved recommendations for Performance Audit of Waste Collection Services (CARRIED)
• Approved the 2022 External Audit Plan (CARRIED)
• Requested Auditor General include a review of 'zero-based' approach merits in the 2023 workplan (CARRIED)

City Council Meeting

Greater Sudbury City Council meets December 13, 2022, to consider routine items and several reports. Key items include a presentation on the Emergency Services Station Location Study, recommendations on CMHC funding for affordable housing and repairs, and options for a film/TV production studio. Council will also vote on by-laws including interim tax billing and a zoning amendment.

• Emergency Services Station Location Study presentation with recommendations on fire and paramedic station numbers and locations
• CMHC funding opportunities: Rapid Housing Initiative Round 3 and National Housing Co-Investment Fund – Repair stream
• By-law 2022-202Z rezones 4614 Desmarais Road, Val Therese to permit a contractor's yard
• By-law 2022-198 sets 2023 interim tax due dates: March 3 and April 3, 2023
• Report on contract awards exceeding $100,000 for Q3 2022

City Council approved applications for CMHC housing funds and designated the Freshwater Production Studios as a candidate for a new employment land program. Council also passed several by-laws regarding taxes, grants, and zoning, while deferring a study on emergency services station locations.

• Approved applications to CMHC for Rapid Housing Initiative and National Housing Co-Investment Fund
• Supported Freshwater Production Studios as a candidate for the Employment Land CIP
• Deferred Emergency Services Station Location Study to January 24, 2023 (11-2)
• Appointed Councillor Lapierre and Councillor Parent to the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association
• Approved Audit Committee resolutions AC2022-08 to AC2022-13
• Passed By-law 2022-198 setting 2023 interim tax billing dates for March 3 and April 3
• Passed By-law 2022-202 rezoning 4614 Desmarais Road for a contractor's yard
• Approved grants for Ward 6 Healthy Community Initiative and 2022 Neighbourhood Associations

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting focused on a workshop for council orientation and governance training. The agenda includes presentations on the roles and responsibilities of council members and staff, as well as governance training by Governance Solutions Inc. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and training purposes.

• Presentation by Office of CAO on council orientation
• Governance training by Governance Solutions Inc.
• Workshop format, no formal votes or public hearings

The meeting consisted of two electronic presentations. No substantive policy decisions, budget approvals, or bylaws were voted upon.

• Received presentation on Office of the CAO - Orientation
• Received presentation on Council governance training from Governance Solutions Inc.

Special City Council Meeting

This special City Council meeting will consider two deferred items: the Greater Sudbury Museums Revitalization Plan and the 2023 Business Case Report. The museums plan offers recommendations on heritage assets and a future vision for Museum Services. The business case report provides draft business cases for the 2023 Budget to guide final budget preparation.

• Greater Sudbury Museums Revitalization Plan (deferred from Nov 8, 2022)
• 2023 Business Case Report (deferred from Nov 8, 2022)
• Draft Terms of Reference for Museums Advisory Panel

City Council approved the creation of a combined Museums/Heritage Advisory Panel and appointed four councillors to the group. Council also directed staff to prepare a business case for museum staffing and operational funds for the 2023 budget process.

• Approved establishment of combined Museums/Heritage Advisory Panel (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to develop draft Terms of Reference for the panel by end of January 2023 (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to prepare a Business Case for 2023 budget regarding museum staff, maintenance, and online presence (CARRIED)
• Appointed Councillors Landry-Altmann, Vagnini, Labbée, and Fortin to the Museums and Heritage Advisory Panel through November 14, 2026 (CARRIED)
• Approved that business cases in the '2023 Business Case Report' be presented during 2023 budget deliberations (CARRIED)

City Council Meeting

This is the regular City Council meeting for November 29, 2022. Council will consider consent agenda items including adoption of prior minutes, a recommendation on Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) funding requests, and adoption of the 2022-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. They will also appoint committee members, two deputy mayors, and members to local boards and advisory panels, and will read and pass a series of by-laws, including two zoning amendments.

• Healthy Community Initiative Fund grant approvals (By-law 2022-188)
• Adoption of 2022-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Appointment of two Deputy Mayors and committee members
• Rezoning at 4894 Raft Lake Road (By-law 2022-194Z)
• Rezoning at 222 Gordon Avenue, Garson (By-law 2022-195Z)

Council approved the 2022-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests. The body recombined the Community and Emergency Services Committee and appointed members to various city boards, commissions, and advisory panels. Several zoning and administrative by-laws were also passed.

• Recombined Community Services and Emergency Services into the Community and Emergency Services Committee (12-1)
• Approved 2022-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests
• Appointed Councillors Sizer and Landry-Altmann as Deputy Mayors
• Appointed members to Audit, Planning, Hearing, and Operations Committees
• Appointed members to Police Services, Public Library, and Conservation Sudbury boards
• Renamed Seniors’ Advisory Panel to Older Adult Advisory Panel
• Passed zoning by-laws for 4894 Raft Lake Road and 222 Gordon Avenue

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting in Greater Sudbury held on November 17, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Tom Davies Square. The sole agenda item is the inaugural ceremony for the new council term, with no other business or decisions listed. The meeting is procedural and ceremonial in nature.

• Inaugural ceremony for City Council at Tom Davies Square
• Meeting broadcast live and archived on the city's website

The Special City Council Meeting consisted of an inaugural ceremony. The Mayor and Members of Council took the Declaration of Office and Oaths of Allegiance administered by Justice Karen Lische.

• Mayor and Council Members completed Declaration of Office and Oaths of Allegiance

City Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with a closed session for a performance review, followed by an open session. Council will vote on routine minutes and by-laws, including several zoning amendments, and will hear reports on the 2023 budget, a benefits contract extension, and a museums revitalization plan. Members' motions include requests for business cases for sidewalks, firefighter support, and a traffic study, as well as a motion to immediately release a consultant's fire station report.

• 2023 Budget Update Report and Business Case Report for 2023 budget
• Canada Life benefits contract extension to December 31, 2027
• Zoning by-law amendments: 66 Jean Street, 4622-4688 Long Lake Road, 95 Estelle Street
• Lease for Beaver Lake Welcome Centre, 7535 Highway 17 West, Worthington
• Motion to release fire station locations report immediately

City Council approved a five-year contract extension with Canada Life and passed multiple zoning by-laws for residential properties. The council also authorized grants for the Healthy Community Initiative Fund and the Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan. Requests for a fire station report publication and new sidewalks on Second Avenue South were defeated.

• Approved 5-year contract extension with Canada Life
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests
• Approved rezoning at 66 Jean Street to permit three residential units
• Approved rezoning at 4622, 4658 & 4688 Long Lake Road for lot boundary re-alignment
• Approved rezoning at 95 Estelle Street for medium density residential use
• Denied request to immediately publish Consultant Fire Stations Locations Report (2-9)
• Denied request for business case for sidewalks on Second Avenue South (2-9)
• Approved traffic study at Lansing Avenue and Lamothe Street (11-0)

Special City Council Meeting

This special City Council meeting will consider a batch of Planning Committee resolutions and pass 13 by-laws covering rezonings, temporary use extensions, and administrative updates. Council will also receive reports on a heritage designation for the Flour Mill area and a request to rename Percy Playground. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being routine approvals.

• By-law 2022-168P: Official Plan Amendment for contractor's yard at 2687 Highway 144, Chelmsford
• By-law 2022-170Z: Rezone to R2-3(23) for sixth residential unit at 0 & 167 Douglas Street West
• By-law 2022-171Z: Rezone to C2(125) for adaptive reuse of former place of worship at 40 Eyre Street
• By-law 2022-173Z: Rezone for three multiple dwellings (max 30 units) at 389 Cote Boulevard, Hanmer
• Flour Mill Heritage Designation Recommendation and Percy Playground renaming request

Council voted to direct staff to issue a Notice of Intent to Designate the Flour Mill Museum at 140 St. George Street under the Ontario Heritage Act, and to prepare a heritage designation by-law. Council also approved renaming Percy Playground at 600 Percy Street to Parc Claude Charbonneau Park in an 11-0 recorded vote. A motion to reorder the agenda to deal with Civic Petitions first was defeated. Council passed 13 by-laws covering various zoning amendments, official plan amendments, and administrative matters.

• Approved directing staff to issue Notice of Intent to Designate the Flour Mill Museum under the Ontario Heritage Act (CC2022-231, carried).
• Approved renaming Percy Playground to Parc Claude Charbonneau Park in an 11-0 recorded vote (CC2022-232, carried).
• Defeated a motion to reorder the agenda to deal with Civic Petitions first.
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-132 to PL2022-143 from September 26, 2022 (CC2022-229, carried).
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-144 to PL2022-155 from October 3, 2022 (CC2022-230, carried).
• Passed By-laws 2022-165 through 2022-177Z, including zoning amendments, official plan amendments, and expense policy updates (CC2022-233, carried).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. in an 8-3 roll call vote.

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several rezoning and temporary use by-law applications, including a deferred proposal for a 179-unit medium-density residential development at 95 Estelle Street. The committee will also hear public comments and may move into closed session to discuss a land acquisition or disposition on Highway 17 West, Worthington.

• Rezoning for 179 dwelling units at 95 Estelle Street, Sudbury (deferred from June and September 2022)
• Rezoning to M1(33) Mixed Light Industrial/Service Commercial Special at 0 Belisle Drive, Val Caron
• Rezoning for a four-unit row dwelling at 5887 Highway 69 North, Hanmer
• Extension of temporary use by-law for garden suite at 1236 Gravel Drive, Hanmer
• Extension of temporary use by-law for garden suite at 1799 Potvin Crescent, Sudbury

The Planning Committee approved a zoning change from Institutional and Future Development to Medium Density Residential Special for three parcels at 95 Estelle Street, Sudbury, after a public hearing. The approval included amendments to increase parking to 1.25 spaces per unit and to remove the 50-metre distance limit on the 11-metre building height restriction. The committee also approved four other rezoning applications, a lease for the Beaver Lake Welcome Centre, and directed staff to report on abandoned properties.

• Approved rezoning at 95 Estelle Street to R3-1.D30 Special with 1.25 parking spaces per unit and 11m height limit (3-2)
• Approved rezoning at 0 Belisle Drive, Val Caron to amended M1(33) allowing a business office (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 5887 Highway 69 North, Hanmer from R1-5 to R3 subject to conditions (5-0)
• Approved 3-year garden suite extension at 1236 Gravel Drive, Hanmer (5-0)
• Approved 3-year garden suite extension at 1799 Potvin Crescent, Sudbury (5-0)
• Authorized lease of Beaver Lake Welcome Centre at 7535 Highway 17 West to Beaver Lake Fire & Services
• Approved Community Improvement Plan applications for 212 Minto Street and 497-509 Notre Dame Avenue
• Directed staff to report by Q2 2023 on abandoned properties and building permit revocation options

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding public hearings on four rezoning and temporary use applications, including a 179-unit medium-density residential development at 95 Estelle Street, a garden suite extension at 5310 Deschene Road, a 30-unit multiple dwelling at 389 Cote Boulevard, and a resort-commercial conversion at 2726 Whippoorwill Avenue. The committee will also consider routine consent items, including lot creation and conditional zoning extensions, and receive updates on the Downtown Master Plan, development charge credits, and affordable housing.

• Public hearing: rezoning for 179 dwelling units at 95 Estelle Street, Sudbury (deferred from June 27, 2022)
• Public hearing: temporary use by-law extension for a garden suite at 5310 Deschene Road, Hanmer
• Public hearing: rezoning to R3(S) for three multiple dwellings (30 units) at 389 Cote Boulevard, Hanmer
• Public hearing: rezoning to H46C7(8) to convert hostel/chalet to 4 residential units at 2726 Whippoorwill Avenue, Sudbury
• Consent agenda: lot creation at 5000 Desmarais Road, Hanmer; conditional zoning extensions at 3160 Highway 144, 234/240 Fielding Road, and 120 Radisson Avenue

The Planning Committee approved four zoning by-law amendments, including a temporary garden suite extension at 5310 Deschene Road, a rezoning for up to 30 residential units at 389 Cote Boulevard, and a zoning change for a four-unit dwelling at 2726 Whippoorwill Avenue. It also approved four consent agenda items, including consent applications and rezoning extensions, and directed staff to submit a business case for a Downtown Master Plan update. All decisions were carried unanimously (5-0) except where noted.

• Approved temporary garden suite extension at 5310 Deschene Road, Hanmer (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to R3(S) for up to 30 residential units at 389 Cote Boulevard, Hanmer (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for four-unit dwelling at 2726 Whippoorwill Avenue, Sudbury (5-0)
• Approved consent applications at 5000 Desmarais Road, Hanmer (carried)
• Approved rezoning extension at 3160 Highway 144, Chelmsford to August 14, 2024 (carried)
• Approved rezoning extension at 234 & 240 Fielding Road, Lively to July 6, 2023 (carried)
• Approved rezoning extension and amendment at 120 Radisson Avenue, Chelmsford to June 14, 2024 (carried)
• Directed staff to submit business case for Downtown Master Plan update for 2023 budget (carried)

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council meets to vote on a consent agenda, by-laws, and reports. Key items include a 2023 budget update, winding down the Event Centre project, and a motion to study train whistle cessation. The meeting also includes closed-session items on IT security and property negotiations.

• By-law 2022-149: Sale of part of Big Nickel Road allowance to Vale Canada Limited
• By-law 2022-157Z: Rezoning for 22 semi-detached dwellings at Montrose and Woodbine Avenue
• By-law 2022-153Z: Rezoning to permit triplex conversion at 2694 Highway 69 North, Val Caron
• Motion to request staff report on whistle cessation for rail crossings at Maley Drive, Montée Principale, and Marier Street
• 2023 Budget Update Report

Council voted 12-1 to rescind motion CC2021-227 and cancel all contracts and obligations for the Greater Sudbury Event Centre project. A separate motion passed 13-0 to produce a background report on the Sudbury Community Arena's condition and replacement options by Q2 2023. Council also approved several traffic-related motions, including ending a left-turn pilot project on Stonegate Drive and directing studies for all-way stops.

• Rescinded motion CC2021-227 and cancelled all contracts for the Greater Sudbury Event Centre (12-1)
• Directed staff to produce a report on Sudbury Community Arena condition and replacement options by Q2 2023 (13-0)
• Approved ending the left-turn prohibition pilot on Stonegate Drive and consulting residents on traffic calming (carried)
• Approved a traffic study for all-way stop at Riverside Drive and Winchester Avenue (carried)
• Approved a report on health and safety performance including WSIB data by Q4 2022 (carried)
• Approved revising user fee by-law to reinstate free duplicate tax receipts for online payers (carried)
• Approved a resolution urging federal electoral boundaries commission to not reduce Northern Ontario MPs (12-0)
• Approved a report on extreme cold weather alert program and shelter capacity by October 4, 2022 (12-1)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding public hearings on three applications: extending a temporary use by-law for a garden suite at 5149 Dupuis Drive, Hanmer; rezoning land on Falconbridge Road, Sudbury for a four-unit two-storey row dwelling; and rezoning and amending a draft plan of subdivision west of Errington Avenue and south of Highway 144 in Chelmsford. The committee will also consider a motion to amend the Official Plan regarding Montrose Avenue North's design, and a consent agenda item to extend draft plan approval for the Marquis Park subdivision on Laura Drive, Chelmsford.

• Public hearing: extend temporary use by-law for garden suite at 5149 Dupuis Drive, Hanmer for 3 years
• Public hearing: rezoning for two-storey row dwelling with 4 units on Falconbridge Road, Sudbury
• Public hearing: rezoning and draft plan amendment for lands west of Errington Avenue, south of Highway 144, Chelmsford
• Motion to amend Official Plan section 11.2.2.3 to strengthen meandering design of Montrose Avenue North
• Consent agenda: extend draft plan approval for Marquis Park subdivision, Laura Drive, Chelmsford

The Planning Committee approved three zoning by-law amendments: a temporary garden suite extension at 5149 Dupuis Drive, a rezoning from low-density to medium-density residential on Falconbridge Road, and a rezoning from future development to low- and medium-density residential on Errington Avenue. The committee also approved amendments to the draft plan of subdivision for Errington Avenue and a consent agenda item for Laura Drive. A member motion directed staff to amend the Official Plan to strengthen meandering design requirements for Montrose Avenue North.

• Approved temporary garden suite extension for 3 years at 5149 Dupuis Drive (4-0)
• Approved rezoning from R1-5 to R3-Special on Falconbridge Road (4-0)
• Approved rezoning from FD to R2-2 and R3 on Errington Avenue (4-0)
• Approved amendments to draft plan of subdivision conditions for Errington Avenue (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda item amending draft plan conditions for Laura Drive (carried)
• Approved motion to amend Official Plan section 11.2.2.3 to enhance meandering design on Montrose Avenue North (carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning applications, including rezoning requests, a temporary use by-law extension, and a zoning amendment for an additional residential unit. The committee will also discuss extensions for draft plan approvals and a Community Improvement Plan application. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a land acquisition or disposition matter.

• Public hearing: extend temporary use by-law for garden suite at 2996 Valleyview Road, Val Caron for 3 years
• Public hearing: rezone 2687 Highway 144, Chelmsford to Agricultural Special to allow contractor's yard
• Public hearing: amend zoning to permit sixth residential unit at 0 and 167 Douglas Street West, Sudbury
• Public hearing: rezone surplus institutional property at 40 Eyre Street, Sudbury to C2 General Commercial and light manufacturing
• Consent agenda: extend draft plan approvals for Nature's Haven subdivision (St. Michel Street, Hanmer) and Jack Nicholas Business and Innovation Subdivision

The Planning Committee approved four zoning by-law amendments for properties at 2996 Valleyview Road, 2687 Highway 144, 0 and 167 Douglas Street West, and 40 Eyre Street, all by 5-0 votes. It also authorized a two-year lease with the City of Lakes Family Health Team for space at 25 Black Lake Road, Lively, and directed staff to report on future grants. Consent agenda items amended subdivision conditions for St. Michel Street and Jack Nicholas Business and Innovation Subdivision. A motion to amend the Montrose Avenue North design was deferred to the September 12, 2022 meeting.

• Approved zoning amendment for garden suite at 2996 Valleyview Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to Agricultural Special at 2687 Highway 144 (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to R2-3 Special at 0 and 167 Douglas Street West (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to C2 Special at 40 Eyre Street (5-0)
• Authorized two-year lease with City of Lakes Family Health Team at 25 Black Lake Road (carried)
• Directed staff to report on continuing grants for City of Lakes Family Health Team by Q3 2023 (carried)
• Approved amendments to subdivision conditions for St. Michel Street and Jack Nicholas Business and Innovation Subdivision (carried)
• Deferred motion on Montrose Avenue North design to September 12, 2022 meeting

Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Emergency Services Committee is meeting to receive and discuss several information-only reports, including monthly updates from Fire Services, Emergency Management, and Paramedic Services, as well as updates on volunteer firefighter recruitment, mental health programs, and the expansion of public access defibrillators at city-owned leisure sites. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; all items are for information only.

• Fire Services Update – August 2022
• 2022 Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Update
• Emergency Management Update – August 2022
• Paramedic Services Update – August 2022
• Public Access Defibrillation Program Expansion at City Owned Leisure Sites

The Emergency Services Committee meeting on August 10, 2022, was procedural only. No motions, petitions, or questions were presented, and no substantive decisions were made. The committee received several informational updates, including fire, paramedic, and emergency management updates.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:24 a.m. (carried)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review and make recommendations on several items, including funding for a rapid housing project on Lorraine Street, a fire hall renovation, and a request to reallocate water capital budget. They will also hear a presentation on the Employment Land Strategy and consider a motion to study reintroducing GOVA transit service along Dominion Drive and Elmview Drive. The agenda includes routine items like Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications and a tax sale notice.

• CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative RFP results for Lorraine Street capital project
• Leon Street Fire Hall Station #3 changeroom renovations funding
• Reallocation of capital budget (Water) to four projects and policy revision
• Motion for business case to reintroduce GOVA service on Dominion Drive and Elmview Drive
• Sale of ~15 properties by public tender for tax arrears on November 1, 2022

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a $11,997,210.53 contract for the CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative to Nomodic Modular Structures Inc. and Buttcon Ltd., funded partly by up to $6M from the Social Housing Capital Reserve. It also approved the Employment Land Strategy, a business case for Fielding Road reconstruction, and several other funding and policy items. All decisions are recommendations to City Council.

• Approved $11,997,210.53 CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative contract to Nomodic Modular Structures Inc. and Buttcon Ltd. (9-3)
• Approved up to $6,000,000 from Social Housing Capital Reserve for the housing contract (9-3)
• Approved Employment Land Strategy and directed staff to prepare implementation plan and land use changes
• Directed staff to prioritize Fielding Road reconstruction and prepare a business case for 2023 budget (11-1)
• Approved $280,000 for Leon Street Fire Hall #3 changeroom renovations
• Approved reallocation of $4,260,500 for water capital projects (11-1)
• Approved Capital Budget Policy revision allowing CAO to transfer water/wastewater funds within asset class
• Directed staff to present business case to reintroduce GOVA transit service on Dominion and Elmview Drives

City Council Meeting

This is the regular City Council meeting for August 9, 2022. Council will hear a delegation on the Freshwater Production Studio, consider two members' motions (one on the studio, one on Fielding Road reconstruction), and vote on a consent agenda and a series of by-laws. The agenda also includes a closed session for confidential items and a deferred code of conduct complaint report.

• Motion to direct staff to analyze the Freshwater Production Studios project proposal and report back in Q4 2022
• Motion to prioritize Fielding Road reconstruction and prepare a business case including water/wastewater costs for 2023 budget
• By-law 2022-127/128: Designate Strategic Core Areas and adopt the Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan
• By-law 2022-133: Prohibit front yard and side yard parking except as permitted
• By-law 2022-135Z: Extend temporary use of a mobile home as garden suite at 327 Gravel Drive, Hanmer

Council voted 9-3 to approve the Integrity Commissioner's recommended sanction suspending Councillor Vagnini's remuneration for 40 days, after an amendment to reprimand him instead was defeated 5-7. Council also directed staff to analyze the Freshwater Production Studios proposal, approved committee resolutions, and passed by-laws 2022-122 to 2022-142Z.

• Approved 40-day suspension of Councillor Vagnini's remuneration (9-3)
• Defeated amendment to reprimand Councillor Vagnini (5-7)
• Directed staff to review Freshwater Production Studios proposal (carried)
• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2022-44 to FA2022-52
• Approved Operations Committee resolutions OP2022-26 to OP2022-34
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-105 to PL2022-110 and PL2022-112 to PL2022-113
• Approved 2023 schedule of meeting dates for Council and committees
• Passed By-laws 2022-122 to 2022-137 and 2022-138 to 2022-142Z

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to decide on routine traffic and parking changes, and to discuss recommendations on amending two by-laws, the winter maintenance plan for active transportation, and a policy to phase out single-use plastic water bottles in municipal facilities. Members will also consider a motion requesting a report on the status and ownership of a park road near Whitewater Lake Park.

• Traffic control at Tucana Terrace and Vega Court
• School bus loading zone on Bruyere Street
• Parking restriction removal on Levack Drive
• Amendment recommendations to By-Law 2010-214 and By-Law 2018-045
• Motion for report on Fire Route S and Whitewater Lake Park road

The Operations Committee approved a policy to discontinue the sale and distribution of single-use plastic water bottles in all municipal facilities, replace existing drinking fountains with water refill stations by December 31, 2027, and ensure new public drinking water access points are refill stations. The committee also approved several traffic and parking changes, including a yield sign at Tucana Terrace and Vega Court, a school bus loading zone on Bruyere Street, removal of parking restrictions on Levack Drive, and removal of an all-way stop at Jeanne D'Arc Street and Hamilton Crescent. Additionally, staff were directed to prepare by-law amendments for water and wastewater fees and charges, and the winter maintenance plan for the active transportation network was approved.

• Approved policy to phase out single-use plastic water bottles in municipal facilities (OP2022-33)
• Approved yield sign at Tucana Terrace and Vega Court (OP2022-26)
• Approved school bus loading zone on Bruyere Street (OP2022-27)
• Approved removal of parking restrictions on Levack Drive (OP2022-28)
• Approved removal of all-way stop at Jeanne D'Arc Street and Hamilton Crescent (OP2022-29)
• Directed staff to prepare by-law amendments for water and wastewater fees (OP2022-30, OP2022-31)
• Approved winter maintenance plan for active transportation network (OP2022-32)
• Directed staff to report on Fire Route S park road status and operation (OP2022-34)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning matters, including two public hearings for a temporary use by-law for a film studio and a rezoning for a medical office addition, as well as routine items like subdivision approvals. The meeting also includes a closed session for land acquisition discussions.

• Public hearing: temporary use by-law for film production studio at 20 Meehan Avenue, Capreol
• Public hearing: rezoning to C2(S) General Commercial Special at 441 Lasalle Boulevard for a one-storey addition to a medical office
• Consent agenda: extension of draft plan approval for Vytis Timestone Subdivision until September 12, 2025
• Consent agenda: request to create two additional rural waterfront lots at 0 Vermilion Lake Road, Chelmsford
• Closed session: proposed land acquisitions/dispositions on Tuddenham Avenue, Brady Street/St. Raphael Street, and Kingsway

The Planning Committee approved a temporary zoning amendment for a film production studio at 20 Meehan Avenue, Capreol, with conditions. It denied a rezoning application for 441 Lasalle Boulevard, but then approved an alternate version with conditions. The committee also authorized three land transactions from closed session and approved consent agenda items.

• Approved temporary zoning for film studio at 20 Meehan Avenue (5-0)
• Denied rezoning at 441 Lasalle Boulevard (1-2)
• Approved alternate rezoning at 441 Lasalle Boulevard with conditions (2-1)
• Authorized sale of part of Tuddenham Avenue
• Authorized sale of vacant land east of Brady Street and part of St. Raphael Street
• Authorized purchase and demolition of 496 Kingsway
• Approved amendments to Vytis Timestone Subdivision conditions
• Approved consent applications for 0 Vermilion Lake Road

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss routine financial reports, a cost-sharing amendment for Silver Hills Drive, and a proposed $40,000 emergency grant for a Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) coordinator. The agenda also includes a closed session for two personal matters regarding performance reviews, and presentations on the 2021 annual report and the CAO's 2022 performance objectives.

• Proposed one-time $40,000 emergency grant for VTRA coordinator, funded from tax rate stabilization fund
• Amendment to Silver Hills Drive cost-sharing agreement with 1232252 Ontario Inc., including new upset amounts and sunset clause
• Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications requiring Council approval for requests over $10,000 (capital) or $1,000 (grant)
• 2021 Annual Report presentation on financial and service performance
• 2022 CAO Performance Objectives and Second Quarter Performance report

The Finance and Administration Committee approved an amended cost-sharing application for the extension of Silver Hills Drive, with the city's share set at approximately $2.5 million to be included in the 2023 and 2024 capital budget. The committee also approved a one-time emergency grant of $40,000 for a VTRA Coordinator and approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests. A recorded vote on the Silver Hills item was 9-1, with Councillor Vagnini opposed.

• Approved amended Silver Hills Drive cost-sharing application with city share of ~$2.5M (9-1)
• Approved one-time emergency grant of $40,000 for VTRA Coordinator from tax rate stabilization fund
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests for July 12, 2022
• Moved to closed session for two personal matters (performance reviews), no resolutions emanated

City Council Meeting

Council defeated the proposed $215 million Greater Sudbury Event Centre budget (0-12) and related financing motions, effectively stalling the project. Council also approved several committee resolutions and directed staff on various studies, including a social media policy for council members and a business case for a newcomer support grant.

• Defeated $215M Event Centre budget (0-12)
• Defeated $205M debt financing plan for Event Centre (0-12)
• Defeated motion to delegate $115M debt authority (0-11)
• Defeated motion to set Sept 15, 2022 site prep start (0-11)
• Approved directing staff to draft social media policy for council code of conduct
• Approved directing staff to present business case for annual grant to Sudbury Multicultural & Folk Arts Association (12-0)
• Approved directing staff to present unauthorized area parking by-law
• Approved directing staff to delay Sparks Street project and retender in 2023

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several traffic and maintenance items. Members will consider three motions related to traffic safety, including a proposed left-turn ban, a request for a report on roadway separation for active transportation, and a business case for a speed hump. They will also receive an update on a sidewalk ice-breaking pilot project and several informational reports on winter maintenance, road safety, and waste transfer stations.

• Motion to prohibit left turns from Stonegate Drive to Beatrice Crescent
• Request for report on active transportation separation for Notre Dame St., Azilda
• Request for business case for speed hump on Attlee Avenue between Lexington Court and Beatrice Crescent
• Update on Mechanical Ice Breaker for Sidewalk Winter Maintenance 2021-2022 Pilot Project
• 2022 Road Safety Assessment report

The Operations Committee approved a $14,000 budget increase for the mechanical ice breaker sidewalk maintenance program, making it permanent at $40,000. It also approved a one-year pilot to prohibit left turns from Stonegate Drive to Beatrice Crescent, and directed staff to prepare reports on sidewalk separation for Notre Dame St. and a speed hump business case for Attlee Avenue.

• Approved $14,000 budget increase for mechanical ice breaker program (5-0)
• Approved one-year pilot prohibiting left turns from Stonegate Drive to Beatrice Crescent
• Directed staff to report on active transportation separation for Notre Dame St., Azilda
• Approved business case for speed hump on Attlee Avenue (3-2)
• Directed staff to report on waste transfer station service levels

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is meeting to review a feasibility study on municipal trailer parks, requested by Council. The committee will also receive information on provincial regulatory amendments to the Housing Services Act and the city's annual Housing and Homelessness Plan update. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information.

• Municipal Campground Feasibility Study - 2022 report
• Regulatory Amendments to the Housing Services Act, 2011 (information only)
• City of Greater Sudbury Housing and Homelessness Plan Annual Update 2021 (information only)

The Community Services Committee directed staff to prepare a business case for the 2023 budget process on revitalizing and rationalizing municipal RV campgrounds. The business case will consider expanding sites at Centennial Park and Whitewater Lake Park, a phased improvement program, and potential user fees. The motion was carried.

• Directed staff to prepare a business case for RV campground revitalization (carried)
• Consider expanding Centennial Park to 60 sites and Whitewater Lake Park to 48 sites
• Implement a 60/40 split of seasonal vs daily campers at Centennial and Whitewater Lake Parks
• Investigate fee-per-use RV dumping at Centennial and Whitewater Lake Parks' septic systems
• Compare tax levy impact of Ella Lake Campground with alternative uses

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several land-use applications, including temporary use by-laws, an Official Plan amendment, and a rezoning. The agenda includes a closed session for a land acquisition matter and routine reports on a subdivision extension and a road closure. Public hearings are scheduled for four items.

• Public hearing: temporary use by-law extension for a garden suite at 327 Gravel Drive, Hanmer
• Public hearing: temporary use by-law for agricultural use at 0 Labine Street, Azilda
• Public hearing: Official Plan amendment and rezoning to create a new residential lot at 222 Gordon Street, Garson
• Public hearing: proposed Official Plan and Delegation By-law amendments to implement Bill 109 and Bill 13
• Consent agenda: extension of draft plan approval for Creekside Subdivision, Azilda; closure and conveyance of part of Fairbanks East Road, Walden

The Planning Committee approved a temporary three-year garden suite extension at 327 Gravel Drive, Hanmer (5-0). It denied a temporary agricultural use (hobby farm) application at 0 Labine Street, Azilda after public opposition and a failed amendment (2-3). The committee also approved an Official Plan amendment and zoning changes for a new residential lot at 222 Gordon Street, Garson, and approved an Official Plan amendment to implement Bills 109 and 13.

• Approved 3-year garden suite extension at 327 Gravel Drive, Hanmer (5-0)
• Denied temporary hobby farm zoning at 0 Labine Street, Azilda (2-3)
• Approved Official Plan amendment for new residential lot at 222 Gordon Street, Garson (5-0)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment to RU(S) and R1-2 at 222 Gordon Street, Garson (5-0)
• Approved consent referral for one additional lot at 222 Gordon Street, Garson (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan amendment implementing Bills 109 and 13 (5-0)
• Directed staff to present by-law amending Delegation By-law 2017-5 (5-0)
• Authorized sale of easement on Auger Avenue, Sudbury (carried)

City Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with a closed session for several confidential items, including negotiations for the Kingsway Entertainment District and a roadway rehabilitation project. In open session, Council will receive an update on the Junction East library/art gallery project, consider committee resolutions, and vote on by-laws including closing and selling part of Alder Street. Members' motions request business cases for newcomer support and Onaping Falls Community Centre repairs.

• Closed session: negotiations for Kingsway Entertainment District agreement and procurement, roadway rehabilitation, IT security, and legal expenses for a councillor
• Junction East Project Update: Council to consider conceptual design, business plan, operational model, and financial plan
• By-law 2022-114: Close part of Alder Street, Sudbury (PIN 73585-1085) for sale
• By-law 2022-115: Authorize sale of part of Alder Street to Oldenburg Inc.
• Motion: Request business case for annual operating grant to Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association

Council approved the conceptual design, operational model, and financial plan for the Junction East Cultural Hub, with a total budget of $98.5 million, funded through debt, reserves, and external sources. The project was approved by an 11-2 vote, with Councillors Vagnini and Leduc opposed. Council also directed staff to suspend the Junction West/Synergy Centre project and consolidate its files for future reference.

• Approved Junction East conceptual design (11-2)
• Approved Junction East Cultural Hub Operational Model, rescinding CC2018-184 (11-2)
• Approved $98.5M Junction East financial plan (11-2)
• Approved funding sources: up to $68M debt, $1M reserves, $3.1M partners, $37.2M external (11-2)
• Approved using 2023-2025 operating budgets for any additional funding (11-2)
• Suspended Junction West/Synergy Centre project (10-3)
• Appointed Councillor Cormier to Downtown Sudbury BIA Board (carried)
• Deferred Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association delegation to July 12, 2022

Special City Council Meeting

The special meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions. Council temporarily suspended its rules of procedure to allow the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation to hold its Annual General Meeting, which was presided over by Board Vice-Chair Brent Battistelli. The meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m.

• Suspended rules of procedure for airport corporation AGM (carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding public hearings on four rezoning and planning items, including a proposal for a 179-unit medium-density residential development at 95 Estelle Street, Sudbury. The committee will also consider zoning amendments for properties on Lina Street and Walford Road, and a draft Community Improvement Plan for Strategic Core Areas. Routine items include subdivision approval extensions and declarations of surplus land.

• Public hearing: 95 Estelle Street rezoning for 179 dwelling units (medium density)
• Public hearing: 3031 Lina Street, Val Caron – zoning amendment for semi-detached dwelling with reduced front yard and wider driveway
• Public hearing: 167 Walford Road – rezoning to R2-2(S) to recognize existing third dwelling unit in basement
• Public hearing: Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan
• Consent agenda: extensions for Hidden Valley and Agincourt Avenue subdivisions; surplus land declarations on Montpellier Road and Brady Street

The Planning Committee approved the Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan, with amendments to policy wording and parking program considerations. It also approved two zoning by-law amendments for residential properties on Lina Street and Walford Road, and deferred a hearing for 95 Estelle Street to September 26, 2022. Consent agenda items, including subdivision condition amendments and surplus land declarations, were carried.

• Approved Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan with amendments (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 3031 Lina Street from R1-5 to R2-2(S) (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 167 Walford Road from R2-2 to R2-2(S) with conditions (5-0)
• Deferred hearing for 95 Estelle Street to September 26, 2022
• Approved amendments to Hidden Valley Subdivision conditions (consent)
• Approved amendments to Agincourt Avenue Subdivision conditions (consent)
• Declared surplus vacant land on Montpellier Road for sale (consent)
• Declared surplus land east of Brady Street and closed part of St. Raphael Street (consent)

Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Emergency Services Committee approved two resolutions: advocating for provincial funding and legislation for community paramedicine, and directing staff to prepare a business case for two additional 12-hour ambulances for the 2023 budget. Both motions carried unanimously. The committee also received several informational updates but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved resolution ES2022-02 advocating for provincial community paramedicine funding and legislation (carried)
• Approved resolution ES2022-03 directing staff to create a business case for two 12-hour ambulances for 2023 budget (carried)
• Amended ES2022-03 to include future staffing outlook for 2024 and 2025 (carried)

Hearing Committee Meeting

The Hearing Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation to authorize 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 includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, public comments, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Recommendation to authorize the Manager of Taxation to adjust the Collector’s Roll
• Attachments include June 2022 report and Appendices A, B, and C

The Hearing Committee approved a resolution to adjust taxes totaling $154,045.34 under Section 357 of the Municipal Act, with the city's portion estimated at $121,708.83. The motion also cancels associated interest and directs the Manager of Taxation to adjust the Collector's Roll. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

• Approved tax adjustments of $154,045.34 under Section 357 (5-0)
• Cancelled associated interest in proportion to tax adjustments
• Directed Manager of Taxation to adjust Collector's Roll accordingly

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss the 2023 budget direction, a 10-year financial outlook, and several financial reports. They will also consider Healthy Community Initiative funding requests and tax cancellations for properties in severe arrears. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential information about Junction East.

• 2023 Budget Direction report with budget schedule
• Long-Term Financial Plan Update 2022 covering 2023-2032
• Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications (approval needed for capital >$10,000, grants >$1,000)
• Cancellation or reduction of taxes under Section 354 of Municipal Act for properties in severe arrears
• Contract awards exceeding $100,000 from Q1 2022

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the 2023 budget direction, including a 3.7% property tax increase cap, after rejecting an amendment to lower it to 3.5%. It also approved a 4.8% water/wastewater rate increase cap, directed staff to prepare capital and operating budgets, and requested service partners to follow the same budget directions. The 2021 Annual Report was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved 2023 budget direction with 3.7% property tax increase cap (9-3)
• Rejected amendment to lower property tax cap to 3.5% (5-7)
• Approved 2023 capital budget direction based on prioritization criteria (11-1)
• Approved 2023 water/wastewater budget with 4.8% rate increase cap (9-3)
• Approved user fee changes to reflect full cost recovery (9-3)
• Approved business case process for service changes (11-1)
• Approved request to service partners to follow same budget directions (10-2)
• Deferred 2021 Annual Report to next meeting

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss and receive reports on several audits, including a performance audit of the City's salt management processes, an audit of Healthy Community Initiative grants, an annual status report on the Wrongdoing Hotline, and a status report on action plans addressing previous audit recommendations. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items for information and one recommendation on salt management.

• Performance Audit of Salt Management Processes (recommendation)
• Audit of Healthy Community Initiative Grants (final report)
• Annual Status Report on Wrongdoing Hotline (June 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022)
• Status Report on Action Plans to Address Previous Audit Recommendations

The Audit Committee approved the recommendations from the Auditor General's Performance Audit of Salt Management Processes. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved consent agenda item 4.1.1 (AC2022-06)
• Approved recommendations in Performance Audit of Salt Management Processes (AC2022-07)

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is meeting to consider reports and recommendations on homelessness services, including a progress update on service enhancements, a proposed sole-source five-year agreement for the Off the Street emergency shelter, and a sole-source agreement for Housing Navigator services. The committee will also receive information on the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan funding allocation for children's services.

• Progress report on service enhancements for persons experiencing homelessness, including resolution on continued low barrier shelter operation
• Recommendation to approve sole-source five-year agreement with Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury/Manitoulin for Off the Street emergency shelter program
• Recommendation to approve sole-source agreement with Centre de Santé Communautaire du Grand Sudbury for Housing Navigator positions
• Information item on Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan (CWELCC) funding guidelines for Children Services

The Community Services Committee approved three sole-source funding agreements: one with Elizabeth Fry Society of Sudbury for a low barrier shelter for women and gender diverse people (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023), one with the Canadian Mental Health Association Sudbury/Manitoulin to operate the Off the Street emergency shelter for five years starting October 31, 2022, and one with Centre de Santé Communautaire du Grand Sudbury for Housing Navigator services for two years starting January 1, 2023, with two one-year extension options. All motions were carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sole source funding agreement with Elizabeth Fry Society of Sudbury for low barrier shelter for women and gender diverse people (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023) (carried)
• Approved sole source agreement with Canadian Mental Health Association Sudbury/Manitoulin to operate Off the Street emergency shelter for five years starting October 31, 2022 (carried)
• Approved sole source agreement with Centre de Santé Communautaire du Grand Sudbury for Housing Navigator services for two years starting January 1, 2023, with two one-year extension options (carried)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and make recommendations on several operational items, including an update on the Complete Streets Guide, the 2021 capital program and 2022 construction forecast, and proposed amendments to the Right of Way Trees By-law. They will also consider reports on a mattress diversion pilot, an automated speed enforcement program, and parking restrictions on St. Agnes Street in Azilda, plus a member's motion to prohibit left turns from Stonegate Drive to Beatrice Crescent.

• Amendments to Right of Way Trees By-law (2011-243) and proposed Street Tree Policy
• Automated Speed Enforcement Program: site selection criteria and initial deployment units
• Mattress and Box Spring Diversion Program pilot findings
• Parking restrictions on St. Agnes Street, Azilda
• Motion to prohibit left turns from Stonegate Drive to Beatrice Crescent

The Operations Committee directed staff to prepare a new by-law to prohibit and regulate destruction or injury of street trees, and to prepare a business case for a mattress and box spring diversion program for the 2023 budget. The committee also adopted an Automated Speed Enforcement warrant and approved parking restrictions on St. Agnes Street in Azilda. All four resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Directed staff to prepare new street tree protection by-law (OP2022-16, carried)
• Directed staff to prepare business case for mattress diversion program (OP2022-17, carried)
• Adopted Automated Speed Enforcement warrant (OP2022-18, carried)
• Approved parking restrictions on St. Agnes Street, Azilda (OP2022-19, carried)

City Council Meeting

Council approved an additional $3.7 million for the Paris Street Bridge Rehabilitation project (11-1), and gave the General Manager authority to exceed the maximum limit for Standing Offer Engineering Fees for required scope changes. Council also approved most Planning Committee resolutions from May 30, 2022, including a separate vote on PL2022-64 (11-1), and passed by-laws 2022-104 to 2022-109, including property purchases, sales, and zoning amendments. A motion to direct staff to work with the MSOA Sudbury2050 competition team to analyze submissions for planning documents was carried (12-0).

• Approved $3.7M additional funding for Paris Street Bridge Rehabilitation (11-1)
• Authorized GM to exceed Standing Offer Engineering Fees limit for bridge scope changes (carried)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-61 to PL2022-63, PL2022-65 to PL2022-69, PL2022-71 to PL2022-74 (carried)
• Approved Planning Committee resolution PL2022-64 (11-1)
• Passed By-law 2022-104 to 2022-109, including property purchase at 241 St. Charles St., sale at 7 Serpentine St., and zoning amendments (carried)
• Directed staff to work with MSOA Sudbury2050 team to analyze competition submissions for planning documents (12-0)
• Adopted minutes from various committee meetings (carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on four rezoning applications, including a proposal to rezone lands on Dew Drop Road, a multiple dwelling at 5 Westview Crescent, a residential lot at 380 Chicago Mine Road, and secondary dwelling units at 3389 Bancroft Drive. The committee will also consider routine management reports on extending draft plan approvals for the Greenwood and Countryside subdivisions.

• Rezoning of 1284 and 1293 Dew Drop Road from R1-2 and RU to RS, RU, and R1-2
• Rezoning of 5 Westview Crescent, Lively to R3(S) to permit a 10-unit multiple dwelling
• Official plan amendment and rezoning for a 2.3 ha residential lot at 380 Chicago Mine Road
• Rezoning to permit two secondary dwelling units at 3389 Bancroft Drive
• Extension of draft plan approval for Greenwood Subdivision until November 28, 2025

The Planning Committee approved four zoning and official plan amendments, including rezonings at Dew Drop Road, Westview Crescent, Chicago Mine Road, and Bancroft Drive, and denied one application at 3389 Bancroft Drive before approving it under an alternate resolution. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The committee also approved amendments to draft subdivision conditions for Countryside Drive and Greenwood Subdivision.

• Approved zoning amendment at 1284/1293 Dew Drop Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to R3(S) at 5 Westview Crescent, Lively (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan amendment and rezoning at 380 Chicago Mine Road (5-0)
• Denied original rezoning at 3389 Bancroft Drive (0-5), then approved alternate resolution (5-0)
• Approved amended draft subdivision conditions for Countryside Drive (5-0)
• Approved amended draft subdivision conditions for Greenwood Subdivision with traffic calming condition (5-0)

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council meets to consider routine committee resolutions, a pandemic recovery update, and a series of by-laws including rezoning and land transactions. The agenda also includes a closed session for labour negotiations and property matters, and two member motions on accessibility and conservation authority composition.

• Rezoning to R3(81) for fourplex conversion at 13 & 15 Margaret Street, Garson
• Official Plan Amendment No. 114 and zoning change for Shell Canada Products at 6153 Highway 69 North, Hanmer
• Rezoning to H53R3-1(33) for mixed-use building with up to 50 units at 0 Victoria Street and 185 & 227 Lorne Street
• Sale of unopened road allowance west of Falconbridge Road to 1232257 Ontario Limited
• Purchase of easement over part of 270 Fielding Road for watermain system

Council approved directing staff to implement a living wage of $16.98/hour for all direct employees (excluding students), effective July 1, 2022, with a six-month cost of about $217,000 and full-year cost of about $434,000, funded from year-end budget position. The motion passed 11-2. Council also approved several committee resolutions, by-laws, and a request to the Minister for a reduced Conservation Authority board composition.

• Approved living wage for direct employees at $16.98/hour effective July 1, 2022 (11-2)
• Approved Audit Committee resolutions AC2022-03 to AC2022-05
• Approved Community Services Committee resolution CS2022-03
• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2022-24 to FA2022-26
• Approved Operations Committee resolutions OP2022-14 to OP2022-15
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-57 to PL2022-59
• Approved by-laws 2022-88 to 2022-103Z, including zoning and official plan amendments
• Approved request to Minister for 50% council representation on Nickel District Conservation Authority

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider two rezoning applications and several routine land matters. The committee will hold public hearings on rezoning at 0 McFarlane Lake Road and 4622/4688 Long Lake Road, and will also vote on consent agenda items including surplus land declarations and subdivision approval extensions. A closed session will address six proposed land acquisitions or dispositions.

• Rezoning to 'SLS' Seasonal Limited Service at 0 McFarlane Lake Road to prevent split-zoning related to consent application B0012/2022
• Rezoning between 'R1-2' and 'RU' at 4622 and 4688 Long Lake Road for lot boundary re-alignment (re-application of lapsed file 751-6/18-19)
• Declaration of surplus vacant land north of McKenzie Road, Chelmsford
• Extension of draft plan approval for Fairlane Subdivision (File #780-6/11006) until May 8, 2025
• Extension of draft plan approval for Mallard's Landing Subdivision (File #780-6/88020) until April 19, 2023

The Planning Committee approved two zoning by-law amendments: one for a property at 0 McFarlane Lake Road (changing from Rural to Seasonal Limited Service) and one for 4622 and 4688 Long Lake Road (swapping zoning between two parcels). Both approvals were carried 3-0 with two councillors absent. The committee also authorized six real estate transactions from closed session, including the sale of road allowances and properties, the purchase of two properties, and a direction not to purchase a school. All items were approved as presented.

• Approved zoning change at 0 McFarlane Lake Road from RU to SLS (3-0)
• Approved zoning swap at 4622 and 4688 Long Lake Road between R1-2 and RU (3-0)
• Authorized sale of part of Big Nickel Mine Road allowance
• Authorized purchase of 203 Shaughnessy Street
• Authorized purchase and demolition of 241 St. Charles Street
• Authorized sale of 7 Serpentine Street, Copper Cliff
• Authorized sale of part of Alder Street
• Directed staff to report on surplus institutional properties for housing by Q2 2023

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to review and discuss the 2021 Annual Financial Statements, the 2021 Audit Findings Report, and performance audits of standing offers for goods/services and professional engineering/architectural services. The committee will also receive the 2021 Year-End Operating Budget Variance Report for information. Recommendations may be made on these items.

• Performance Audit of Standing Offers for Goods and Services
• Performance Audit of Standing Offers for Professional Engineering and Architectural Services
• 2021 Annual Financial Statements
• 2021 Audit Findings Report
• 2021 Year-End Operating Budget Variance Report

The Audit Committee approved two performance audits of standing offers for goods/services and engineering/architectural services, and accepted the 2021 consolidated financial statements, sinking fund statements, and trust fund statements in a recorded vote of 4-1. The meeting also included presentations on the 2021 annual financial statements and the 2021 audit findings report for information only.

• Approved consent agenda items 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 (carried)
• Approved recommendations from Performance Audit of Standing Offers for Goods and Services (carried)
• Approved recommendations from Performance Audit of Standing Offers for Professional Engineering and Architectural Services (carried)
• Accepted 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements, Sinking Fund Statements, and Trust Fund Statements (4-1, carried)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: the Annual General Meeting of Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. Council will consider suspending its rules of procedure to handle the utilities portion of the agenda. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, etc.).

• Resolution to suspend rules of procedure (By-law 2019-50) for the GSUI portion (requires two-thirds majority)
• Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. Annual General Meeting of the Board of Directors
• AGM material attached: 20220517 Shareholder AGM - GSUI Meeting Material.pdf

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

• Suspended rules of procedure for GSU agenda item (two-thirds majority)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a motion directing staff to implement a living wage of $16.98/hour for all direct employees (excluding students), effective July 1, 2022, with a six-month cost of about $217,000 and full-year cost of about $434,000. The committee also approved the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests, endorsed a resolution calling on the province to lift the $10M cap on OCIF funding, and approved the Community Housing Renewal Strategy investment plan. A motion to defer the living wage item to Q1 2023 was defeated.

• Approved living wage implementation for direct employees, effective July 1, 2022 (10-1)
• Defeated motion to defer living wage item to Q1 2023 (5-6)
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests (carried)
• Approved resolution urging province to lift $10M OCIF cap for single-tier municipalities (12-0)
• Approved Community Housing Renewal Strategy 2022-2023 investment plan (carried)

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss a 10-year plan for Kalmo Beach, which incorporates community input and accessibility requirements. The committee will also receive quarterly updates on Pioneer Manor and Social Services programs. The agenda is largely procedural, with these reports as the main substantive items.

• Kalmo Beach 10 Year Plan report and master plan appendices
• Pioneer Manor 2021 4th Quarter Report including COVID-19 response update
• Social Services Program Update Q2, 2022 Report

The Community Services Committee directed staff to prepare a business case for the Kalmo Beach 10 Year Plan, to be presented during 2023 budget deliberations. The resolution, which includes an amendment adding 'accessibility', was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were for information only.

• Directed staff to prepare business case for Kalmo Beach 10 Year Plan (carried)
• Received Pioneer Manor 2021 4th Quarter Report for information
• Received Social Services Program Update Q2 2022 Report for information

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss a pilot project for gateway speed limits in residential areas and a motion requesting a business case for up to $3 million in Hot In-Place Recycling road rehabilitation in the 2023 budget. They will also receive a winter control update for March 2022. The agenda includes standard procedural items like roll call and public comments.

• Gateway Speed Limits in Residential Areas pilot project report with cost estimates and ward maps
• Motion to direct staff to present a business case for up to $3 million for Hot In-Place Recycling road rehabilitation in 2023 budget
• Winter Control Update for March 2022

The Operations Committee directed staff to prepare a business case for the 2023 budget to fund a Gateway Speed Limit pilot project, and to proceed with a 2022 pilot in one area to be identified by staff, funded from the existing operating budget. It also directed staff to prepare a by-law to amend the Traffic and Parking By-law to implement the pilot. Additionally, the committee directed staff to present a business case for the 2023 budget to incorporate up to $3 million for road rehabilitation using Hot In-Place Recycling.

• Approved motion to prepare business case for Gateway Speed Limit pilot project (OP2022-14, carried)
• Amended to include option updating 2019 estimates for city-wide Gateway Speed Limits (OP2022-14-A1, carried)
• Amended to direct 2022 pilot in one area, funded from existing operating budget, and prepare by-law amendment (OP2022-14-A2, carried)
• Approved motion to present business case for up to $3M for Hot In-Place Recycling road rehabilitation (OP2022-15, carried)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting focused on the Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation (GSHC) Annual General Meeting. The council will consider a resolution to suspend its rules of procedure for the housing corporation portion of the agenda, then receive the GSHC AGM agenda package. The meeting is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions listed on the agenda.

• Resolution to suspend rules of procedure for GSHC agenda item (requires two-thirds majority)
• Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting agenda package

The special meeting was held primarily 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. No other substantive decisions were made.

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

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council meets May 10, 2022, starting with a closed session on personnel, land, and negotiations, then open session. Council will vote on routine resolutions from committees, pass by-laws including a $493,443.39 write-off of uncollectible fines, and consider a motion requesting reports on the Kingsway Entertainment District's stormwater plan and alternatives to road salt.

• By-law 2022-85: write-off of $493,443.39 in uncollectible Provincial Offences Act fines
• By-law 2022-87Z: technical zoning correction for 0 Pearl Street, Sudbury, regarding rear lot line along Fairview Avenue
• Motion: request reports on KED stormwater management plan (June 14, 2022) and sodium chloride alternatives (July 12, 2022)
• Closed session items: performance review, non-union staff negotiations, Durham Street property, Kingsway Entertainment District negotiations
• Consent agenda: adoption of minutes from March 8, 21, and 22, 2022 meetings

Council approved several committee resolutions and by-laws, including a write-off of $493,443.39 in uncollectible fines and a technical zoning correction. It also directed staff to report on the Kingsway Entertainment District's stormwater management and alternatives to road salt. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy changes.

• Approved Emergency Services Committee resolution ES2022-01 (carried)
• Approved Operations Committee resolutions OP2022-12 to OP2022-13 (carried)
• Approved Hearing Committee resolution HC2022-02 (carried)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-49 to PL2022-51 and PL2022-53 to PL2022-55 (carried)
• Adopted minutes from March 8, 21, and 22, 2022 meetings (carried)
• Passed By-laws 2022-83 to 2022-87Z, including $493,443.39 POA fine write-off and zoning correction (carried)
• Directed staff to report on KED stormwater management plan by June 14, 2022 (carried)
• Directed staff to report on sodium chloride alternatives for KED winter maintenance by July 12, 2022 (carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several planning matters, including extending draft plan approvals for two subdivisions, closing a section of Tuddenham Avenue, and a proposed land acquisition or disposition on Big Nickel Mine Road. The agenda also includes updates on the Site Plan Control Guide and accessory guest room accommodation.

• Extension of draft plan approval for Pondsview Subdivision until April 16, 2025
• Extension of draft plan approval for Vintage Green Subdivision until May 2, 2025
• Road closure and declaration of surplus land for part of unopened Tuddenham Avenue
• Closed session to discuss proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land at Big Nickel Mine Road
• Update on Site Plan Control Guide revisions

The Planning Committee approved amendments to the draft approval conditions for the Pondsview and Vintage Green subdivisions, and approved the closure and sale of part of Tuddenham Avenue. All three items were carried on the consent agenda. The committee did not meet in closed session due to technical difficulties.

• Approved amendments to Pondsview Subdivision draft approval conditions (carried)
• Approved amendments to Vintage Green Subdivision draft approval conditions (carried)
• Approved closure and sale of part of Tuddenham Avenue to abutting owner (carried)

Special City Council Meeting

The Special City Council meeting includes a presentation regarding the Junction East project. The agenda also contains standard procedural items such as roll call and declarations of interest.

• Junction East Project Update presentation

The special meeting was held for information only, featuring a presentation on the Junction East Project. No motions, addenda, petitions, or questions were presented, and no formal decisions were made. The meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Received Junction East Project update for information only
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27 p.m.

City Council Meeting

The City of Greater Sudbury Council is meeting to consider several items, including a report on repurposing the Sudbury Community Arena, a motion to support the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, and a motion requesting full disclosure of issues related to the Kingsway Entertainment District (KED) project. The agenda also includes routine items such as by-laws, grants, and committee resolutions.

• Report on repurposing Sudbury Community Arena site after Event Centre opens
• Motion to support UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and join ICAN Cities Appeal
• Motion requesting full disclosure of KED project cost overruns and related issues before June 1, 2022
• By-law 2022-70: $20,000 grant to Greater Sudbury Market Association
• By-law 2022-75Z: Rezoning of 1 Collins Drive, Copper Cliff to R2-2(46) for semi-detached dwelling

Council approved an additional $6 million from the Capital General Holding Account Reserve for the 2022 road rehabilitation program, with an amendment directing up to $1 million to expand the hot-in-place asphalt recycling pilot project under existing contract ENG21-38. The amendment passed 12-1, and the amended resolution carried. Council also deferred a report on repurposing the Sudbury Community Arena site until after a decision on the KED RFPs, and directed staff to remove boulders at the Poupore Road West turnaround by May 20, 2022, pending community engagement.

• Approved $6M supplemental road rehabilitation funding (12-1)
• Amended to add up to $1M for hot-in-place asphalt recycling pilot (12-1)
• Deferred Sudbury Community Arena site repurposing until after KED RFP decision (12-1)
• Directed removal of all boulders at Poupore Road West turnaround by May 20, 2022 (9-4)
• Approved by-laws 2022-77 to 2022-82 including 2022 tax rates and ratios
• Approved by-laws 2022-68 to 2022-75Z including grants and zoning amendment
• Supported UN Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons via ICAN Cities Appeal (13-0)
• Directed staff to submit proposal to host 2024 FONOM conference (13-0)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding public hearings on two applications: an Official Plan Amendment to create a residential lot at 770 Dominion Drive, Hanmer, and a rezoning to legalize an existing basement dwelling and permit a three-unit dwelling at 2694 Highway 69 North, Val Caron. The committee will also consider routine items on the consent agenda, including subdivision approvals and a surplus land declaration, and receive a presentation on the Nodes and Corridors Strategy Phase Two.

• Official Plan Amendment for residential lot at 770 Dominion Drive, Hanmer
• Rezoning to legalize basement dwelling and permit 3-unit dwelling at 2694 Highway 69 North, Val Caron
• Extension of draft approval for Bonaventure Subdivision, Chelmsford until November 25, 2022
• Extension of draft approval for Riverdale Subdivision, Lively until May 18, 2025
• Declaration of surplus for vacant land south of unopened Clearview Avenue, Sudbury

The Planning Committee approved an Official Plan amendment allowing one 2.4 ha lot severance at 770 Dominion Drive, Hanmer, and approved a consent referral for the additional lot. It also approved a zoning change at 2694 Highway 69 North, Val Caron, and amended conditions for two subdivisions. All decisions were made as recorded.

• Approved Official Plan amendment for 2.4 ha lot severance at 770 Dominion Drive (4-1)
• Approved consent referral for one additional lot at 770 Dominion Drive (4-1)
• Denied original motion to deny the 770 Dominion Drive application (0-5)
• Defeated amendment to reduce lot size to 0.8 ha (1-4)
• Approved zoning change to R3 Special at 2694 Highway 69 North, Val Caron (5-0)
• Approved amended conditions for Bonaventure Subdivision, Chelmsford (consent agenda)
• Approved amended conditions for Riverdale Subdivision, Lively (consent agenda)
• Declared surplus land south of Clearview Avenue for sale to abutting owners (consent agenda)

Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Emergency Services Committee is meeting to receive presentations and updates on emergency services in Greater Sudbury. Key items include a report on ambulance offload delays and a presentation on proposed new fire service training regulations. The committee will also receive routine updates on emergency management, paramedic services, fire services, and fire prevention.

• Presentation on Ambulance Offload Delays across the City of Greater Sudbury
• Presentation on proposed mandatory minimum certification standards for fire services under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997
• Emergency Management Update – April 2022
• Community Paramedicine Activities – COVID-19 Response and Health Promotion Update – April 2022
• Paramedic Services Update – April 2022

Hearing Committee Meeting

The Hearing Committee approved a resolution to adjust taxes totaling $1,685.79 under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, with the city's portion estimated at $1,460.96. 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 adjustment of $1,685.79 (3-0)
• Cancelled associated interest in proportion to tax adjustments
• Directed Manager of Taxation to adjust Collector's Roll

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to receive updates and recommendations on several operational items, including the 2022 annual outlook, winter maintenance activities through February 2022, a Sidewalk Priority Index recommendation, and the Residential Inflow and Infiltration Subsidy Program. No binding decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for information and discussion.

• Annual Outlook - 2022 presentation on anticipated workplan
• Winter Control Update for February 2022
• Sidewalk Priority Index Update with recommendation
• Residential Inflow and Infiltration Subsidy Program (RIISP) 2021 update

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to consider routine reports and recommendations, including the 2022 property tax policy, additional funding for HVAC upgrades at Gatchell Pool, a supplemental road rehabilitation program, and the annual write-off of uncollectible provincial offences fines. The agenda also includes a closed session for a performance review and a property negotiation on Ramsey Lake Road, plus a presentation on the CAO's 2022 performance objectives.

• 2022 Property Tax Policy and Tax Rates By-law
• Gatchell Pool HVAC Upgrades additional funding
• 2022 Supplemental Road Rehabilitation Program
• Annual write off of Provincial Offences Fines
• Closed session: property negotiations on Ramsey Lake Road

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several items, including a $6 million supplemental road rehabilitation program, a $285,000 additional funding for Gatchell Pool HVAC upgrades, and the 2022 property tax policy with capping and clawback tools. It also directed staff to bring a report on a comprehensive aquatics review by the end of Q1 2023. The meeting included a closed session with no directions or resolutions emanating from it.

• Approved $6M supplemental road rehabilitation program (8-1)
• Approved $285,000 additional funding for Gatchell Pool HVAC upgrades (9-0, Vagnini abstained)
• Approved 2022 property tax ratios and capping/clawback tools (carried)
• Directed staff to report on comprehensive aquatics review by end of Q1 2023 (8-1)
• Approved write off of $493,443.39 in uncollectible Provincial Offences fines (carried)

Nominating Committee Meeting

The Nominating Committee made three appointments to city advisory panels, all carried unanimously (8-0) with five members absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after the appointments.

• Appointed Justin Sawchuk to Committee of Adjustment/Sign Variance Committee (8-0)
• Appointed Scott Miller to Municipal Heritage Advisory Panel (8-0)
• Appointed Marianne LaBerge to Lively Recreation Advisory Panel (8-0)

City Council Meeting

Greater Sudbury City Council meets April 12, 2022, to consider committee resolutions, a homelessness prevention investment plan, a COVID-19 update, two zoning by-law amendments, and a motion to review the French-Language Services Policy. The agenda also includes routine consent items and adoption of prior minutes.

• Homelessness Prevention Program investment plan for MMAH funding
• Rezoning at 555 Barry Downe Road to prevent split-zoning (MMR Group Holdings Ltd.)
• Rezoning at 1251 Falconbridge Road to R3(80) Medium Density Residential Special
• Motion to review French-Language Services Policy, report due Q2 2023
• Poupore Road West turnaround – Lake Wanapitei access assessment and consultation

The council approved the Homelessness Prevention Program and Investment Plan, adopted several by-laws including zoning changes, and passed a motion to review the French-Language Services Policy. A motion for a third-party investigation into allegations against Councillor Vagnini was defeated. The meeting was largely procedural, with most items carried unanimously.

• Approved Homelessness Prevention Program and Investment Plan (CC2022-86)
• Approved by-laws 2022-64 to 2022-67Z, including zoning amendments for 555 Barry Downe Road and 1251 Falconbridge Road (CC2022-87)
• Approved review of French-Language Services Policy, report due Q2 2023 (CC2022-88, 10-0)
• Defeated motion for third-party investigation of allegations against Councillor Vagnini (CC2022-89, 2-8)
• Approved support for Flour Mill Silo Project and staff coordination for funding applications (CC2022-90, 10-0)
• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2022-08 to FA2022-13 (CC2022-73)
• Approved Operations Committee resolutions OP2022-08 to OP2022-11 (CC2022-74)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-36 to PL2022-38 (CC2022-75)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding public hearings on two rezoning applications: one to allow general commercial uses on a brownfield site at 6153 Highway 69 North and 0 Dennie Street in Hanmer, and another to convert a semi-detached dwelling at 13 and 15 Margaret Street in Garson into a four-unit multiple dwelling. The committee will also consider routine items including extensions for subdivision and condominium approvals, a part-lot control exemption, and an informational report on the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations.

• Public hearing: Official Plan Amendment and rezoning for C2 General Commercial uses at 6153 Highway 69 North and 0 Dennie Street, Hanmer
• Public hearing: Rezoning to convert semi-detached dwelling to 4-unit multiple dwelling at 13 and 15 Margaret Street, Garson
• Extension of draft plan of subdivision approval for Fairlane Drive, Sudbury, for 3 years until May 8, 2025
• Extension of draft plan of condominium approval for Glen Avenue, Sudbury, for 3 years until April 24, 2025
• Information report on Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations and Greater Sudbury's actions

Special City Council Meeting

This Special City Council meeting was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items and one scheduled presentation on the Junction East project update, but no decisions or votes were to take place.

• Meeting cancelled
• Junction East project update was scheduled as a presentation

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including a closed session on municipal IT security. The main substantive item is a status report on the Wrongdoing Hotline, summarizing complaints from June to December 2021 with comparative statistics from 2020.

• Closed session on one Security of Municipal Property item regarding IT systems and data
• Status Report on the Wrongdoing Hotline (June 1–Dec 31, 2021, with 2020 comparison)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss and potentially recommend replacing the Downtown Sudbury and Town Centre Community Improvement Plans with a new Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan. They will also review the CAO's 2022 performance objectives, an application to Ontario's Streamline Development Approvals Fund, and receive informational updates on small business property tax subclass, council remuneration, and development charges.

• Five-Year Review of Downtown Sudbury and Town Centre Community Improvement Plans; recommendation to replace with Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan
• 2022 CAO Performance Objectives
• Application to Ontario's Streamline Development Approvals Fund (SDAF)
• Development Charges indexation changes effective July 1, 2022 per By-Law 2019-100
• Optional Small Business Property Tax Subclass update

The committee directed staff to initiate the Planning Act process for the draft Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan, with amendments to review options for Nodes and Corridors and Heritage CIPs, and to explore loan forgiveness for startup businesses. It also approved the 2022 CAO performance objectives (10-1), approved the Streamline Development Approvals Fund projects, and directed a supplemental road rehabilitation report. A motion to increase development charge rates by 4.4% was defeated (3-7).

• Approved initiating Planning Act process for Strategic Core Areas CIP with amendments (11-0)
• Approved 2022 CAO performance objectives (10-1)
• Approved Streamline Development Approvals Fund projects with up to $500,000 from Capital Holding Reserve
• Directed staff to prepare Supplemental Road Rehabilitation program report for April 19 meeting
• Directed staff and Auditor General to review Travel and Business Expense policy
• Defeated motion to increase Development Charge rates by 4.4% (3-7)

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is meeting to hear a delegation from the Greater Sudbury Abbeyfield Steering Committee about an affordable housing concept for older adults. The committee will also receive informational reports on a Children's Services budget amendment for additional 2022 MEDU funding and an update on the warming centre at 199 Larch Street.

• Delegation: Greater Sudbury Abbeyfield Steering Committee on affordable housing for older adults
• Report: Children Services Budget Amendment – Additional 2022 MEDU Funding Allocation
• Report: Warming Centre 199 Larch Street Update 2022

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to receive a winter control update and to consider recommendations on several operational items, including the lease and operation of the Blue Box recycling processing facility, parking restrictions on Grandview Boulevard, and traffic control at two intersections. The committee will also hear public comments and may take action on these items.

• Blue Box Transition – Recycling Processing Options (lease and operation recommendation)
• Parking Restrictions – Grandview Boulevard, Sudbury
• Traffic control – Danforth Avenue at Barrington Street
• Traffic Control – Elm Street at John Street, Coniston
• Winter Control Update – January 2022

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council is meeting to consider a large consent agenda of by-laws, including annual user fee increases, a dedicated gas tax agreement, several rezoning and land sale/purchase by-laws, and a policy on municipal resource use during elections. Council will also discuss a motion to reconsider the Traffic Calming Policy, an update on the Advanced Meter Infrastructure project, and a COVID-19 response update. The meeting begins with a closed session on the Kingsway Entertainment District negotiations.

• By-law 2022-48: annual increases to miscellaneous user fees
• By-law 2022-49: dedicated gas tax agreement with Ontario for public transit
• By-law 2022-57Z: rezoning 1290 Bancroft Drive to allow two additional 72-unit buildings
• By-law 2022-58Z: rezoning Keast Drive for 147 residential units
• Motion to reconsider Traffic Calming Policy to remove public support requirements

Council voted 11-0 to direct staff to draft a bylaw revising the Traffic Calming Policy to remove the public support components (minimum response and support rates) while retaining public consultation during design. A friendly amendment was added to review eligibility criteria and report to Operations Committee in Q1 2023. Council also approved multiple by-laws, including a 9-2 vote on the miscellaneous user fees by-law, and deferred a Lake Wanapitei access item to April 12, 2022.

• Approved motion to revise Traffic Calming Policy, removing public support vote requirement (11-0)
• Approved by-law 2022-48 establishing miscellaneous user fees (9-2)
• Approved by-laws 2022-47 and 2022-49 to 2022-63 (carried)
• Approved AMI service agreements with Greater Sudbury Hydro (carried)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-29 to PL2022-31 and PL2022-33 to PL2022-34 (carried)
• Adopted Planning Committee minutes of February 7, 2022 (carried)
• Deferred Poupore Road West Turnaround – Lake Wanapitei Access to April 12, 2022
• Approved closed session item on Kingsway Entertainment District, no directions emanated

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider a rezoning application for 42 Clemow Avenue, Sudbury, to permit institutional uses including a special needs facility, and to deem certain lots not part of a registered plan of subdivision. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition on Hill Road, Lively. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with standard items like roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments.

• Rezoning application for 42 Clemow Avenue to 'I(S)' Institutional Special
• Request to deem certain lots not part of a registered plan of subdivision
• Closed session on proposed or pending acquisition/disposition of land at Hill Road, Lively
• Public hearing for 42 Clemow Avenue application

City Council Meeting

Greater Sudbury City Council meets to consider routine committee resolutions, several by-laws including a rezoning and a street renaming, a new policy on municipal resource use during elections, and a COVID-19 update. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being consent items or reports from committees.

• By-law 2022-43 renames C Street in Lively to Len Turner Drive
• By-law 2022-44Z rezones 291 Lourdes Street to R3(79) for a multiple dwelling conversion
• By-law 2022-45Z extends a temporary garden suite use at 2155 Dominion Drive for 3 years
• Report to rescind and replace By-law 2016-17F on municipal resource use during elections
• Presentation on Junction East energy sustainability feasibility

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider three rezoning applications and other planning matters. The committee will hold public hearings on rezoning requests for properties on Caruso Street, Barry Downe Road, and Falconbridge Road. It will also consider routine reports, including a draft plan extension and a land surplus declaration.

• Rezoning to R1-5(7) at 47 Caruso Street, Coniston to permit an audio/visual studio and commercial recreation centre
• Rezoning to M1-1(1) at 555 Barry Downe Road to prevent split-zoning related to a consent application
• Rezoning to R3(S) at 1251 Falconbridge Road to permit a four-unit multiple dwelling
• Request to extend draft plan approval for Algonquin Road Subdivision
• Declaration of surplus for vacant land west of Notre Dame Avenue

The Planning Committee approved three zoning by-law amendments: 47 Caruso Street (audio/visual studio and commercial recreation centre), 555 Barry Downe Road (General Commercial to Business Industrial Special), and 1251 Falconbridge Road (Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential Special, with an added minimum lot depth provision). The Committee also approved a consent agenda including amendments to the draft plan of subdivision conditions for Algonquin Road and declaring land west of Notre Dame Avenue surplus for sale to the abutting owner. All votes were carried 4-0, with Councillor Lapierre absent.

• Approved zoning amendment at 47 Caruso Street for audio/visual studio and commercial recreation centre (4-0)
• Approved zoning change at 555 Barry Downe Road from General Commercial to Business Industrial Special (4-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1251 Falconbridge Road to Medium Density Residential Special with added minimum lot depth provision (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda item to amend draft subdivision conditions on Algonquin Road (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda item to declare land west of Notre Dame Avenue surplus and offer for sale to abutting owner (4-0)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on three rezoning items, including housekeeping amendments to By-law 2010-100Z, a rezoning to permit an existing three-unit dwelling at 125 Christakos Street, and a rezoning to allow two additional 72-unit apartment buildings at 1290 Bancroft Drive. The committee will also consider routine items such as extending an approval for Nickel Belt Boom Truck Ltd., declaring surplus land south of Fabbro Street, and closing an unopened lane near Van Horne and Brady Streets. A closed session will address three land acquisition or disposition matters.

• Rezoning to R3(S) Medium Density Residential Special at 125 Christakos Street to permit existing three-unit dwelling
• Rezoning at 1290 Bancroft Drive to allow two additional 72-unit multiple dwelling buildings
• Housekeeping amendments to By-law 2010-100Z
• Extension of OPA and rezoning approval for Nickel Belt Boom Truck Ltd. (Nickel Belt Camping) on Joanette Road, Chelmsford
• Declaration of surplus vacant land south of Fabbro Street and closure of unopened lane north of Van Horne Street

The Planning Committee approved three zoning by-law amendments, including housekeeping changes and site-specific rezonings at 125 Christakos Street and 1290 Bancroft Drive. It also authorized land transactions from closed session, including a sale and two purchases. All decisions were carried unanimously by the three present councillors.

• Approved housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-law 2010-100Z, adding institutional, long-term care, and retirement home uses to C3 zone (3-0)
• Approved rezoning at 125 Christakos Street from R2-2 to R3(S) with conditions (3-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1290 Bancroft Drive to R3-1.D60 (Special) with 21m/6-storey height and 740 parking spaces max (3-0)
• Authorized sale of vacant land east of Belisle Drive, Val Caron (carried)
• Authorized purchase of easement over 270 Fielding Road, Walden (carried)
• Authorized purchase of part of 22 Indian Road, Sudbury (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including extension for Joanette Road applications, surplus declaration for Fabbro Street land, and lane closure near Van Horne/Brady Streets (carried)

Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Emergency Services Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on its 2022 work plan and to review monthly updates from Fire Services, Emergency Management, Paramedic Services, and Community Paramedicine. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily an information and discussion session.

• Presentation: Emergency Services Committee Outlook 2022
• Fire Services Update – February 2022 (report)
• Emergency Management Update – February 2022 (report)
• Paramedic Services Update – February 2022 (report)
• Community Paramedicine Activities – COVID-19 Response and Health Promotion Update – February 2022 (report)

The Emergency Services Committee met on February 17, 2022, and received a presentation on the 2022 outlook for emergency services, which was for information only. The committee also received updates on fire, emergency management, paramedic services, and community paramedicine activities, all for information only. No motions, addenda, or petitions were presented, and no declarations of interest were made. The meeting adjourned at 4:49 p.m.

• Received the Emergency Services Committee Outlook 2022 presentation for information only.
• Received the Fire Services Update – February 2022 for information only.
• Received the Emergency Management Update – February 2022 for information only.
• Received the Paramedic Services Update – February 2022 for information only.
• Received the Community Paramedicine Activities – COVID-19 Response and Health Promotion Update – February 2022 for information only.
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:49 p.m. (motion carried).

Hearing Committee Meeting

The Hearing Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation to authorize the Manager of Taxation to adjust the Collector's Roll under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, which allows for the cancellation, reduction, or refund of property taxes under certain circumstances. The agenda also 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
• Recommendation to authorize the Manager of Taxation to adjust the Collector's Roll
• Attachments include report and Appendices 'A', 'B', 'C'

The Hearing Committee approved a resolution to adjust taxes totaling $47,173.19 under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, with the city's municipal portion estimated at $39,842.60. The decision also cancels associated interest proportionally, directs the Manager of Taxation to adjust the Collector's Roll, and authorizes staff to take appropriate action. The motion was carried in a recorded vote of 3 to 0, with two councillors absent.

• Approved tax adjustments of $47,173.19 under Municipal Act Sections 357 and 358, with municipal portion estimated at $39,842.60
• Cancelled associated interest in proportion to the tax adjustments
• Directed the Manager of Taxation to adjust the Collector's Roll accordingly
• Authorized and directed staff to take appropriate action

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the Sudbury Action Centre for Youth on emergency and transitional housing for youth, an annual outlook from the General Manager of Community Development, and a report on the Playground Revitalization Project, including a United Way fundraising commitment and grant applications. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast.

• Presentation by Sudbury Action Centre for Youth on emergency youth and transitional housing services
• Annual outlook presentation by General Manager of Community Development on 2022 workplan
• Playground Revitalization Update 2022 report with recommendations on United Way Centraide Northeastern Ontario capital fundraising commitment
• Grant applications to leverage federal and provincial funds for playground project

The Community Services Committee approved two resolutions related to playground revitalization. The first authorizes a partnership with United Way Centraide Northeastern Ontario for a $250,000 contribution ($200,000 in 2022, $50,000 in 2023). The second approves a draw of up to $190,000 from the Parks Obligatory Reserve to leverage federal and provincial funding. Both resolutions were carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved partnership with United Way Centraide Northeastern Ontario for $250,000 playground contribution (carried)
• Approved draw of up to $190,000 from Parks Obligatory Reserve for playground funding (carried)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss winter maintenance, traffic control at Carlos Way, and the 2022 traffic calming ranking. Members will also consider a motion to grant roadside waste collection to the Little Wanup Chapel, and receive an update on active transportation improvements on Notre Dame Street East.

• Traffic control recommendations for Carlos Way at Tera Vista Way and Rinkside Court
• 2022 Traffic Calming Update with rankings and bollard costs
• Motion to recognize Little Wanup Chapel (4273 Hwy 537) as community centre for roadside waste collection
• Winter Control Update for December 2021
• Notre Dame Street East Active Transportation Improvements (Azilda)

The Operations Committee approved several traffic-related measures. It voted to install yield signs at two intersections on Carlos Way and to amend the traffic by-law accordingly. It also approved the 2022 ranking for traffic calming eligible roadways and initiated the public support component, while directing staff to prepare a business case for a Temporary Flexible Bollard Traffic Calming Program. Additionally, the committee recognized the Little Wanup Chapel as a community centre for roadside waste collection purposes.

• Approved yield sign at Tera Vista Way and Carlos Way for southwest bound traffic (OP2022-03).
• Approved yield sign at Carlos Way and Rinkside Court for northeast bound traffic (OP2022-04).
• Approved 2022 traffic calming ranking and initiated public support component (OP2022-05).
• Approved establishment of Temporary Flexible Bollard Traffic Calming Program and directed staff to prepare a business case for 2023 budget (OP2022-06).
• Recognized Little Wanup Chapel as a community centre for roadside waste collection (OP2022-07).

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting held immediately after the Finance & Administration Committee meeting. Council will consider committee resolutions by one resolution and vote on by-laws, including one authorizing the Executive Director of Finance, Assets and Fleet to secure debt financing up to $103 million. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with routine items like roll call, declarations of interest, and adjournment.

• By-law 2022-41: Authorizes Executive Director of Finance, Assets and Fleet to secure debt financing up to $103 million
• By-law 2022-40: Confirms proceedings of the special meeting
• Council to consider Finance and Administration Committee resolutions from February 15, 2022

Council approved resolutions from the Finance and Administration Committee and passed By-laws 2022-40 and 2022-41. By-law 2022-41 authorizes the Executive Director of Finance to secure up to $103 million in debt financing. The votes were 10-3, with Councillor Vagnini abstaining.

• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2022-03 to FA2022-07 (10-3)
• Passed By-law 2022-40 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting (10-3)
• Passed By-law 2022-41 authorizing up to $103M debt financing (10-3)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend action on several financial and administrative items, including a living wage policy, housing facility designations, cost escalations for a Sparks Street project, and securing debt in 2022. The agenda also includes a closed session for a performance review and routine procedural items.

• Motion to direct staff to prepare options for paying a living wage (currently $16.98/hr) to all direct and contracted employees
• Recommendation to enter into a Municipal Capital Housing Facilities Agreement with Raising the Roof-Chez Toit for five properties sold by Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation
• Update and recommendation on estimated cost escalation for 1310 Sparks Street development
• Recommendation to secure debt in 2022 due to expected interest rate increases
• Closed session to discuss one personal matter (performance review) under Municipal Act, 2001, s. 239(2)(b)

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council will hold a closed session on litigation regarding the Kingsway Entertainment District, then consider several committee resolutions, by-laws, and three motions to reconsider prior decisions. The most consequential items are motions to revisit the Project Now proposal to renovate the Sudbury Community Arena and to put a referendum question on the 2022 ballot about spending $113 million on a new arena. Council will also vote on zoning by-law amendments and a report on the future of Greater Sudbury Museums.

• Closed session on Kingsway Entertainment District litigation/negotiations
• Reconsideration of Project Now arena renovation proposal (potential $40M savings)
• Reconsideration of ballot question on $113M new arena spending
• Zoning by-law 2022-36Z: legalize third dwelling unit at 890 Martindale, Sudbury
• Zoning by-law 2022-38Z: remove commercial uses, allow 4-unit dwelling at 4045 Elmview Drive, Hanmer

Council voted to revoke Councillor Vagnini's appointment to the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board and appointed Councillor Landry-Altmann to the position. Council also approved the first draft of Phase Two of the Official Plan Five Year Review for public engagement, with amendments regarding residential uses in institutional zones and road improvements. A resolution to maintain museum staffing and suspend most public services through 2022 was also approved.

• Revoked Councillor Vagnini's appointment to the Police Services Board (9-2)
• Appointed Councillor Landry-Altmann to the Police Services Board (10-1)
• Approved public engagement on Phase Two of the Official Plan Five Year Review (13-0)
• Approved up to $210,000 for museum staffing to develop a Museums Revitalization Business Plan (13-0)
• Maintained $500,000 for Flour Mill Museum fencing pending site plan review (carried)
• Passed By-laws 2022-33 to 2022-39Z, including zoning changes and a Downtown Sudbury grant (carried)
• Approved Operations, Finance, and Planning Committee resolutions (carried)
• Adopted minutes from six committee meetings (carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding public hearings on two rezoning and Official Plan amendment applications. The first concerns a proposal for 34 townhouses and either a 250-bed long-term care facility or 144 apartment units on Bonaventure Drive in Hanmer. The second seeks to permit a driveway entrance onto Paris Street in Sudbury. The committee will also consider routine consent items, including a request to create three rural waterfront lots on South Shore Road and an extension of draft plan approval for the Lifestyle Homes Subdivision on MacMillan Drive in Val Therese.

• Public hearing: rezoning for 34 townhouses and either a 250-bed long-term care facility or 144 apartment units on Bonaventure Drive, Hanmer
• Public hearing: Official Plan amendment to permit a driveway entrance onto Paris Street (Primary Arterial Road) at 1535-1544 Paris Street, Sudbury
• Consent item: request to create three rural waterfront lots via consent process at 0 South Shore Road, Sudbury
• Consent item: request to extend draft plan approval for Lifestyle Homes Subdivision on MacMillan Drive, Val Therese

The Planning Committee approved a zoning amendment for lands on Bonaventure Drive in Hanmer, allowing medium-density residential and a long-term care facility, subject to conditions. It denied an application by Labonte Investments Ltd. to permit a driveway entrance onto a Primary Arterial Road at 1535-1544 Paris Street. Two consent items were approved under the consent agenda.

• Approved zoning amendment for Bonaventure Drive, Hanmer (PL2022-13) (5-0)
• Denied Official Plan amendment for 1535-1544 Paris Street (PL2022-14) (4-1)
• Approved consent applications B0115/2021, B0116/2021, B0117/2021 for 0 South Shore Road (PL2022-16)
• Approved amendments to draft subdivision conditions for MacMillan Drive, Val Therese (PL2022-17)

City Council Meeting

Greater Sudbury City Council meets to consider a motion to study suspending the Junction East project, a report on the Flour Mill Silos heritage alteration, and a COVID-19 response update. Council will also vote on a batch of 24 by-laws covering grants, land expropriation, and a zoning change, plus a motion seeking detailed financial risk information on the Kingsway Entertainment District (KED).

• Motion to assess suspending Junction East project (Councillor Leduc)
• Motion for full financial risk disclosure on KED, citing over $115 million taxpayer cost (Councillor Montpellier)
• By-law 2022-31Z rezones 3500 Falconbridge Highway, Garson to R3(77) for a ground-oriented multiple dwelling
• By-law 2022-29 authorizes expropriation application for 241 St. Charles Street for the St. Charles Lift Station project
• Grants include $1,000,000 to Community Development Corporation, $200,000 to Art Gallery of Sudbury, $209,213 to Place des Arts

Council approved a motion directing staff to report on the implications if partners in the Kingsway Entertainment District (KED) project do not proceed with site preparation or financial contributions. The motion passed 9-4 after a friendly amendment. Council also approved consent to alter the Flour Mill Silos, passed 24 by-laws, and deferred the Greater Sudbury Museums Review to February 8, 2022.

• Approved motion directing staff to report on KED partner withdrawal implications (9-4)
• Approved consent to alter Flour Mill Silos (carried)
• Passed By-laws 2022-09 to 2022-32 (carried)
• Deferred Greater Sudbury Museums Review to February 8, 2022
• Defeated motion to defer Junction East suspension discussion to March 2022 (1-12)
• Withdrew motion to suspend Junction East project
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-01 to PL2022-03 and PL2022-05 (carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning matters, including two public hearings: one for a temporary use by-law extension for a garden suite at 2155 Dominion Drive in Hanmer, and another for a rezoning to convert a former institutional building at 291 Lourdes Street into a 24-unit multiple dwelling. The committee will also discuss a draft amendment for Phase Two of the Official Plan Review and seek direction to begin public consultation. Consent agenda items include extending the Foxborough 2 subdivision approval and renaming C Street in Lively to Len Turner Drive.

• Public hearing: temporary use by-law extension for garden suite at 2155 Dominion Drive, Hanmer
• Public hearing: rezoning at 291 Lourdes Street, Sudbury to convert former institutional building into 24-unit multiple dwelling
• Draft amendment for Phase Two of Official Plan Review; staff seeking direction to commence public consultation
• Consent: extend Foxborough 2 subdivision draft plan approval for two years until October 4, 2023
• Consent: rename C Street in Lively to Len Turner Drive to honor former mayor

The Planning Committee approved two zoning by-law amendments: one extending a garden suite at 2155 Dominion Drive for three years, and another rezoning 291 Lourdes Street from Institutional to Medium Density Residential Special with conditions. It also approved consent agenda items, including amended conditions for the Foxborough 2 Subdivision and renaming C Street to Len Turner Drive. The committee directed staff to begin public engagement on Phase Two of the Official Plan review, with amendments to investigate allowing residential uses in institutional zones and community housing on municipal properties. A motion to initiate heritage designation for the Flour Mill Museum was carried.

• Approved garden suite extension at 2155 Dominion Drive for 3 years (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 291 Lourdes Street to R3 Special with conditions (5-0)
• Approved amended draft approval conditions for Foxborough 2 Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved renaming C Street to Len Turner Drive (5-0)
• Directed staff to commence public engagement on Phase Two of Official Plan review (5-0)
• Directed staff to investigate residential uses in institutional zones and community housing on municipal properties (5-0)
• Directed staff to initiate heritage designation process for Flour Mill Museum (5-0)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation on a Downtown Sudbury Community Improvement Plan application for 131 Durham Street, and a motion to direct staff to compare councillor and mayoral compensation with other Ontario municipalities. The agenda also includes information about a public tax sale of about 35 properties scheduled for April 4, 2022.

• Downtown Sudbury Community Improvement Plan application – 131 Durham Street
• Motion to compare councillor and mayoral compensation with other Ontario single-tier municipalities over 100,000 residents
• Sale of land by public tender for tax arrears – approximately 35 properties, April 4, 2022

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant application for 131 Durham Street, directing staff to prepare an agreement by-law. It also passed a motion to compare councillor and mayor compensation with similar Ontario municipalities, including an amendment to address benefits and a governance review. A living wage motion was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for 131 Durham Street (carried)
• Approved motion to compare councillor/mayor compensation with other Ontario municipalities (11-1)
• Approved amendment to include benefits, committee remuneration, and governance review (11-1)
• Deferred living wage motion to next meeting

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss winter maintenance activities and parking restrictions, and will consider a motion to install an all-way stop at Bancroft Drive and Levesque Street. The agenda includes a winter control update for November 2021 and a report on parking restrictions on Pine Street.

• Winter Control Update – November 2021
• Parking Restrictions – Pine Street, Sudbury
• Motion to install all-way-stop at Bancroft Drive and Levesque Street

The Operations Committee approved a resolution to prohibit parking on the west and south sides of Pine Street from Elm Street to 63 meters east of College Street, and directed staff to prepare a by-law amendment. It also approved a motion, as amended, directing staff to evaluate the intersections of Bancroft Drive and Levesque Street and Levesque Street and Rheal Street for the need for an all-way-stop, instead of directly installing one. A petition regarding stop signs at Bancroft and Levesque was submitted and forwarded to the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure.

• Approved parking restrictions on Pine Street (OP2022-01, carried)
• Approved evaluation of all-way-stop at Bancroft/Levesque and Levesque/Rheal (OP2022-02, as amended, carried)
• Received winter control update for information only
• Adjourned at 3:09 p.m.

City Council Meeting

City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, receive updates on the event centre and COVID-19 response, and consider two members' motions. One motion asks staff to assess suspending the Junction East project; another seeks detailed risk information on the KED project, citing taxpayer costs over $115 million. The agenda also includes adoption of prior minutes and passage of several by-laws.

• Motion to suspend Junction East project pending staff report by Q1 2022
• Motion for full risk disclosure on KED project, citing $115M+ taxpayer cost
• By-law 2022-07Z: new development standards along LaSalle Boulevard
• By-law 2022-08Z: rezoning 1933 Regent Street to C5(3) for office/light industrial
• By-law 2022-03: interim tax levy with due dates March 1 and April 1, 2022

Council approved a motion directing staff to present a report to City Council by the end of Q1 2022 on the investigation that led to the closure of the Poupore West turnaround, and to develop a COVID-safe public consultation process for seasonal access to Lake Wanapitei. The motion was carried. Council also approved the consent agenda, including adoption of several committee minutes, and passed by-laws 2022-01 through 2022-08Z. A motion to proceed past 9:00 p.m. was defeated.

• Approved motion CC2022-01 on Lake Wanapitei access (carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 5.1.1 to 5.1.8 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of Oct 26, Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 22, Nov 23, 2021 (carried)
• Passed By-laws 2022-01 to 2022-08Z (carried)
• Defeated motion to proceed past 9:00 p.m. (5-8)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding public hearings on three rezoning applications: a duplex-to-triplex conversion at 1860 Bancroft Drive, creation of three waterfront lots at 166 Island Road, and a 32-unit residential dwelling at 303 York Street. The committee will also consider a consent agenda item to extend approval for a mixed-use development at 185-227 Lorne Street. All items are recommendations from staff for the committee's decision.

• Rezoning to R2-2(S) at 1860 Bancroft Drive to permit a three-unit multiple dwelling
• Rezoning to RU(S) at 166 Island Road to create three seasonal waterfront lots with water access from Vermilion River
• Rezoning to I(S) at 303 York Street to permit a 32-unit multiple dwelling within existing building
• Extension of rezoning approval for 185-227 Lorne Street for mixed-use development with 50 residential units
• Public comments and letters of concern received for 303 York Street application

The Planning Committee approved three zoning by-law amendments and one extension of a previous approval. All decisions were carried unanimously (5-0). The amendments include a triplex at 1860 Bancroft Drive, three seasonal waterfront lots at 166 Island Road, and a 32-unit multiple dwelling at 303 York Street. The extension was for the Lorne Street zoning application.

• Approved zoning amendment for triplex at 1860 Bancroft Drive (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for three seasonal waterfront lots at 166 Island Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 32-unit multiple dwelling at 303 York Street (5-0)
• Approved one-year extension for zoning application at 185-227 Lorne Street (5-0)