Sudbury District public meetings in 2025

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will review several reports, including a recommendation to re‑encrypt Greater Sudbury Fire Services radios. It will also discuss funding applications for the Healthy Community Initiative, an update to the Early Learning and Child Care System Plan, and updates on palliative care and the Veterans Homelessness Program.

• Healthy Community Initiative Fund Applications – funding requests (capital > $10,000, grants > $1,000)
• Early Learning and Child Care System Plan – 2026‑2027 update
• Palliative Care program – status update
• Veteran’s Homelessness Program – 2025 update
• Greater Sudbury Fire Services Radio Encryption Upgrade – recommendation for decryption/re‑encryption

The committee approved the consent agenda items, including routine management reports. It approved the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests and directed staff to draft a by‑law for the grants. The fire services radio encryption upgrade was approved, along with a $69,670.15 draw from the Communication Infrastructure Reserve Fund. The meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda items (CARRIED)
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests (CARRIED)
• Approved fire services radio encryption upgrade (CARRIED)
• Approved $69,670.15 draw from Communication Infrastructure Reserve Fund (CARRIED)
• Moved to adjourn meeting (CARRIED)

City Council Meeting

City Council will review municipal support resolutions for several battery energy storage systems and natural gas reciprocating engine bids. The body will also vote on by-laws regarding interim tax levies and council remuneration.

• Support resolutions for battery energy storage systems at 0 Bradley Road, 3 Bradley Road, 5673 Gagnon Street, and 104 Gun Club Road
• Support resolutions for natural gas reciprocating engines at 0 Kingsway, 0 Skead Road, 1 Caesar Road, and 2340 Skead Road
• By-law 2025-196 to set interim tax levy and billing dates for February 27 and March 31, 2026
• By-law 2025-197 to remove disposed Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation properties from tax exemption list
• By-law 2025-198 to amend remuneration for members of Council

The council moved into a closed session for security and solicitor‑client items, then reconvened in open session. It approved a consent agenda that included several committee resolutions and minutes. It also passed municipal support resolutions that do not oppose proposals for battery energy storage systems at 0 Bradley Road, 3 Bradley Road, and 5673 Gagnon Street. All items were carried.

• Approved Operations Committee resolution OP2025-24 (carried)
• Approved Community & Emergency Services Committee resolution CES2025-29 (carried)
• Approved Finance & Administration Committee resolutions FA2025-37‑FA2025-41 (carried)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2025-157‑PL2025-168 (carried)
• Adopted Nominating Committee minutes Oct 14 2025 (carried)
• Approved municipal support resolution for BESS at 0 Bradley Road (carried)
• Approved municipal support resolution for BESS at 3 Bradley Road (carried)
• Approved municipal support resolution for BESS at 5673 Gagnon Street (carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on fire hazard mapping, shipping container by-law amendments, and a garden suite use extension. The body will also consider subdivision extensions and a report on improving public hearing notification methods.

• Proposed amendments to By-law 2010-100Z regarding shipping and storage containers
• Official Plan Amendment 153 to adopt Schedule 6b – Wildland Fire Hazards
• Application to extend temporary use by-law for a garden suite at 1799 Potvin Crescent
• Subdivision approval extensions for Bonaventure (Chelmsford), Nature’s Haven I (Hanmer), and Huneault
• Closed session regarding land acquisition or disposition for Hill Road, Alder Street, and Agnes Street

The Planning Committee approved a three‑year garden‑suite zoning amendment, an official‑plan amendment for wildland fire‑hazard mapping, and shipping‑container zoning changes, each with a 4‑0 vote. It also directed staff to prepare bylaws to sell portions of Hill Road, Alder Street and 365 Agnes Street, with proceeds to go to the Capital Financing Reserve Fund. All items were carried without public comment.

• Approved garden‑suite zoning amendment (PL2025-158) – carried 4‑0 (Councillors Fortin, Lapierre, Cormier, Landry‑Altmann yeas; Leduc absent)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 153 for fire‑hazard mapping (PL2025-159) – carried 4‑0
• Approved shipping and storage container zoning amendments (PL2025-160) – carried 4‑0
• Directed staff to present by‑law for sale of part of Hill Road, Lively (PL2025-161) – carried
• Directed staff to present by‑law to close and sell part of Alder Street, Sudbury (PL2025-162) – carried
• Directed staff to present by‑law for sale of part of 365 Agnes Street, Sudbury (PL2025-163) – carried
• Approved consent agenda items 11.1.1‑11.1.3 (PL2025-164) – carried
• Amended conditions for Bonaventure Subdivision draft approval (PL2025-165) – carried

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025, is marked as cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting will open with standard procedures such as call to order, public comments, and a land acknowledgement. The council will consider, by resolution, the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions from December 2‑4, 2025. Other agenda items include members’ motions, civic petitions, and a question period. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Consider Finance and Administration Committee resolutions (Dec 2‑4, 2025)
• Members' motions
• Civic petitions
• Question period
• Addendum

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider resolutions from the Finance and Administration Committee meetings held on December 2 and 3, 2025. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a question period.

• Consideration of Finance and Administration Committee resolutions from December 2 and 3, 2025

The council approved a series of resolutions numbered FA2025-42 through FA2025-54. The motion was moved by Mayor Paul Lefebvre, seconded by Councillor McIntosh, and was carried without a recorded vote count.

• Approved resolutions FA2025-42 to FA2025-54 (carried)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will hold a procedural meeting on December 3, 2025. Items on the agenda include a possible continuation of the previous meeting, members' motions, civic petitions, and a question period. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

• Continuation of the Finance & Administration Committee Meeting (if required)
• Members' Motions
• Civic Petitions
• Question Period

The committee approved the 2026 City of Greater Sudbury operating budget at a gross amount of $634,406,264 and a net amount of $286,465,999. Several amendments were adopted, including new transit pilots, increased drain maintenance funding, and expanded senior transit services. Funding for the College St. Underpass was cancelled and portions of the HCI and GSDC capital allocations were paused. Additional revenue increases for Parks and Recreation and other adjustments were also approved.

• Approved 2026 operating budget $634,406,264 gross, $286,465,999 net
• Added Fixed Transit Service pilot to Villa St. Gabriel Villa ($11,876 net levy impact)
• Increased funding for municipal drain maintenance ($150,000 net levy impact)
• Expanded Free Transit for Seniors program ($24,117 net levy impact, vote 9-4)
• Cancelled College St. Underpass funding, removing $1,644,900 from operating budget
• Paused Capital portion of the HCI by $350,000
• Paused GSDC core funding by $500,000 and reduced Arts & Culture grants by $623,390
• Increased Parks and Recreation revenue by $300,000

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will review the finalization of the City’s 2026‑2027 budget. A motion has been presented by Councillors Fortin and Parent to amend the budget resolutions so that only the 2026 budget is adopted. The committee will consider these items before any further council action.

• Finalization of the 2026‑2027 City budget (Agenda item 5.1)
• Budget Resolutions Amendment Request – motion to adopt only the 2026 budget (Agenda item 6.1, presented by Councillors Fortin and Parent)

The committee adopted the 2026 water‑wastewater operating budget of $108,941,228 and a capital budget of $134,447,466. It approved the municipal shares of the 2026 budgets for Public Health Sudbury, Conservation Sudbury, the Police Service, the Public Library, the Sudbury Airport and the overall municipal operating budget of $634,406,264 gross. Numerous zero‑levy business‑case amendments were added, including a $219,367 levy reduction for the driveway culvert subsidy (vote 8‑5).

• Approved water/wastewater 2026 operating budget $108,941,228 – CARRIED
• Approved water/wastewater 2026‑2027 capital budget $134,447,466 – CARRIED
• Approved municipal share of Public Health Sudbury 2026 budget $10,046,730 – CARRIED
• Approved municipal share of Conservation Sudbury 2026 budget $1,434,047 – CARRIED
• Approved municipal share of Greater Sudbury Police 2026 budget $100,579,825 (net levy $93,714,662) and revised capital budgets – CARRIED
• Approved municipal share of Greater Sudbury Public Library 2026 budget $11,079,485 (net levy $10,543,917) and related capital allocations – CARRIED
• Approved base municipal operating budget $634,406,264 gross, $286,465,999 net levy – CARRIED
• Amended 2026 budget to eliminate driveway entrance culvert subsidy, reducing levy by $219,367 (vote 8‑5) – CARRIED

City Council Meeting

The Sudbury City Council meeting on December 2, 2025 will address a single resolution adopting the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions that were posted online after the committee meeting. The agenda otherwise consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, public comments, and civic petitions. No other substantive motions or contracts are listed.

• Resolution to adopt Finance and Administration Committee resolutions (details to be posted online)

Election Compliance Audit Committee Meeting

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no substantive items, reports, or decisions listed for discussion.

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear budget presentations for Transit, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Paramedic, Environmental, Linear Infrastructure, and Public Health services. A manager's report (item 6.1) recommends granting the General Manager of Community Infrastructure delegated authority to sign agreements with Circular Materials Ontario for depot recycling operations and recycling calendar services. The committee will discuss these items and may make recommendations or decisions.

• Transit Services Budget Presentation
• Fire Services Budget Presentation
• Parks and Recreation Services Budget Presentation
• Paramedic Services Budget Presentation
• Blue Box Services Post Transition – recommendation for delegated authority with Circular Materials Ontario

The Finance and Administration Committee approved five resolutions. It authorized a letter to the Premier and Health Minister asking for restoration of the 75 percent provincial share of public‑health funding. It also approved agreements with Circular Materials Ontario for continued Blue Box recycling, continued Blue Box service for properties with seven or more units, continued service at the Frobisher Drop‑off Depot, and directed staff to report options for six‑unit properties and new roadside litter containers. All resolutions were carried.

• FA2025-37: Letter to Ontario officials urging restoration of public‑health funding – Carried
• FA2025-38: Authorize agreements with Circular Materials Ontario for Blue Box recycling – Carried
• FA2025-39: Continue Blue Box service for residential properties with seven or more units – Carried
• FA2025-40: Continue Blue Box service at the Frobisher Drop‑off Depot – Carried
• FA2025-41: Direct staff to report options for six‑unit properties and new roadside litter containers – Carried

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will consider two informational presentations on community paramedic wellness clinics and the city’s drug strategy for opioid use. It will also receive a members' motion requesting that staff prepare a report outlining an action plan for local cricket infrastructure developments, to be delivered by the end of the first quarter of 2026. Additional correspondence items provide updates on Pioneer Manor operations and the city’s ice‑allocation rules.

• Members' Motion: staff to present a report on cricket infrastructure developments by end of Q1 2026
• Presentation: Community Paramedic Housing Wellness Clinics – report on wellness clinics in community housing
• Presentation: Community Drug Strategy Report on Opioid Use – update on drug‑poisoning deaths and action plan
• Correspondence: Pioneer Manor 2025 – 3rd Quarter Report – operational update for resident safety
• Correspondence: City of Greater Sudbury Ice Allocation Rules – report on recent changes to ice‑time allocation

The committee approved a motion directing staff to prepare a report on local cricket infrastructure developments. The report must be presented to the committee by the end of the first quarter of 2026. The motion was moved by Councillor Labbee, seconded by Councillor Sizer, and was carried.

• Approved request for staff report on cricket infrastructure developments (carried)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will hear three reports that each include a recommendation: an update on the 2025 Gateway Speed Limit Pilot Project, an update on the 2025 Pedestrian Crossover Program with proposed new crossing sites for 2026, and options for a residential tipping‑fee holiday with a proposal to adopt a once‑per‑year spring holiday. The meeting will also include members’ motions, civic petitions, and a question period.

• 2025 Gateway Speed Limit Pilot Project Update – recommendation on next steps
• Pedestrian Crossover Program Update 2025 – recommended locations for new 2026 crossovers
• Residential Tipping Fee Holiday Options – proposal to formalize an annual spring holiday
• Members' Motions – items raised by committee members
• Civic Petitions – public petitions to be considered

The Operations Committee approved a resolution to install pedestrian crossovers at Elgin Street & Larch Street, Centennial Drive near the Ecole St‑Denis parking lot, and Bancroft Drive at Third Avenue, and to prohibit parking within 30 m of each crossing. It deferred the Gateway Speed Limit Pilot expansion and the residential tipping‑fee holiday to the March 23 2026 meeting. No other motions were presented.

• Approved pedestrian crossovers on three locations and parking prohibition (carried)
• Deferred adoption of Gateway Speed Limit Pilot Project and speed‑limit increase (deferred to March 23, 2026)
• Deferred formalization of annual residential tipping fee holiday (deferred to March 23, 2026)

City Council Meeting

The City of Greater Sudbury Council will read and pass By‑laws 2025‑188 to 2025‑192, including a rezoning that changes 1799 Bancroft Drive from low‑density to medium‑density residential to allow 84 dwelling units. The council will also consider municipal support resolutions for a battery energy storage system on Radar Road in Hanmer and a natural‑gas reciprocating engine project on Edison Road in Falconbridge. Additional items include recommendations on Healthy Community Initiative fund applications and a review of the Community Action Network program.

• By‑law 2025‑191Z rezones 1799 Bancroft Drive to R3(111) for 84 units
• Municipal Support Resolution for Battery Energy Storage System at 735‑901 Radar Road, Hanmer
• Municipal Support Resolution for Natural Gas RICE project at 0 Edison Road, Falconbridge
• Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications (capital requests > $10,000, grant requests > $1,000)
• By‑laws 2025‑188 to 2025‑192 covering council proceedings, traffic/parking, community improvement plan, zoning amendment, and staff appointments

The council carried the consent agenda items, approving several committee resolutions. It approved the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests and directed staff to develop a new Community Action Network approach. The council supported the submission of proposals for a battery energy storage system and a natural‑gas power project on municipal lands. It also authorized a one‑time $500,000 use of the Parking Reserve Fund for capital work.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 6.1.1‑6.3.1 (CARRIED)
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests (CARRIED)
• Supported submission of the Hanmer BESS project (CARRIED)
• Supported submission of the Nickel Power natural‑gas project (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to develop a new Community Action Network program (CARRIED)
• Authorized $500,000 from the Parking Reserve Fund for capital work (CARRIED)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hear public comments on two rezoning applications and discuss a review of the city's commercial and industrial policy framework. The committee will also report on a closed session regarding land acquisitions.

• Public hearing for 2870 White Street, Val Caron (heavy equipment business use)
• Public hearing for 0 Kingsway, Sudbury (rezoning for Jack Nicholas Subdivision)
• Closed session report on land acquisitions (Municipal Road 55, Paris Street, Valleyview Road)
• Update on Employment Land Strategy Implementation
• Commercial/Industrial Policy Framework Review

The committee first moved to a closed session to consider land acquisition matters. It then unanimously approved two zoning‑by‑law amendments: one for 2870 White Street, Val Caron and another for 0 Kingsway, Sudbury. The committee also approved a five‑year license for Bell Mobility rooftop equipment at 1960B Paris Street and a five‑year lease for garage space at 2200 Valleyview Road, Val Caron.

• Moved to Closed Session for land acquisition matters (PL2025-152) – Carried
• Approved zoning amendment for 2870 White Street, Val Caron (PL2025-153) – Carried (5 to 0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 0 Kingsway, Sudbury (PL2025-154) – Carried (5 to 0)
• Approved Bell Mobility rooftop equipment license at 1960B Paris Street (PL2025-155) – Carried
• Approved lease of garage space at 2200 Valleyview Road, Val Caron (PL2025-156) – Carried

Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee

The Future‑Ready Development Services Ad‑Hoc Committee will hear several community delegations and presentations on the Pronto online‑payment system, an AI pilot, and the Employment Land Strategy’s Commercial/Industrial Policy Framework. It will also review an update on the City’s Future Ready Action Plan. A members’ motion (7.1) asks staff to prepare a report on notice‑requirement options for Planning Committee public hearings, to be presented to Council in the first quarter of 2026.

• Motion (7.1) directing staff to prepare a notice‑requirements report for Planning Committee hearings
• Presentation: Pronto Implementation and AI Pilot Update (6.1)
• Presentation: Employment Land Strategy – Commercial/Industrial Policy Framework Review (6.2)
• Presentation: Future Ready Action Plan Update (8.1)
• Community delegations from Conservation Sudbury, Hatch Ltd, Desmarais Keenan LLP & Berloni Law, WSP Canada, Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, and Tulloch Engineering (5.x)

The Future‑Ready Development Services Ad‑Hoc Committee deferred the Pronto Implementation and AI Pilot update to February 5, 2026. It also referred the Employment Land Strategy update to the Planning Committee meeting on November 17, 2025. A motion to prepare a report on notice requirements for public hearings was referred to the Planning Committee for the first quarter of 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 12:13 p.m.

• Deferred Pronto Implementation and AI Pilot Update (carried)
• Referred Employment Land Strategy update to Planning Committee (carried)
• Referred Notice Requirements for Public Hearings report to Planning Committee (carried)
• Deferred Item 6.1 to February 5, 2026 Future‑Ready Development Services Ad‑Hoc Committee (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:13 p.m. (carried)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will receive budget presentations for the 2026 fiscal year. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss labour relations and interest arbitrations.

• 2026 Greater Sudbury Public Library Budget Presentation
• 2026 Conservation Sudbury Budget Presentation
• 2026 Greater Sudbury Police Services Board Budget Presentation
• Closed session regarding labour relations and solicitor-client privilege for interest arbitrations

The Finance and Administration Committee voted to enter Closed Session to handle a labour relations or employee negotiations matter. The Committee also approved extending presentation times from 10 to 20 minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

• Moved to Closed Session for labour‑relations item (carried)
• Extended presentation time from 10 to 20 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

City Council Meeting

The City of Greater Sudbury Council will consider and vote on by‑laws 2025‑184 through 2025‑187, which authorize grants under the Employment Land Community Improvement Plan, the Healthy Community Initiative Fund, and tourism event support for 2024. The council will also adopt routine items such as the consent agenda, minutes, and an appointment to the Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area board for the remainder of the 2023‑2026 term. Members’ motions include a resolution supporting the Elect Respect pledge and a directive to develop a business case for expanding free GOVA transit for seniors to the first Tuesday of each month.

• By‑law 2025‑185: authorize a grant under the Employment Land Community Improvement Plan (TIEG program)
• By‑law 2025‑186: authorize payment of grants from the Healthy Community Initiative Fund for various wards
• By‑law 2025‑187: authorize tourism event support grants for 2024
• Appointment to the Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board for the remainder of the 2023‑2026 term
• Members’ Motion to support the Elect Respect pledge

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving items from planning and finance committees and adopting minutes from previous meetings. It approved the appointment of Keith Crigger to the Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area board. By‑laws 2025‑184 to 2025‑187, which authorize several grant programs, were passed. The council also supported the Elect Respect pledge with an 11‑to‑1 vote and directed staff to prepare a business case to expand free GOVA transit for seniors.

• Approved Consent Agenda items CC2025-249 to CC2025-254 – Carried
• Appointed Keith Crigger to Downtown Sudbury BIA Board – Carried
• Approved By‑laws 2025‑184 to 2025‑187 authorizing grant programs – Carried
• Supported Elect Respect pledge, 11 yeas to 1 nay – Carried
• Directed staff to prepare business case for expanding free GOVA transit for seniors – Carried

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will meet to receive a presentation providing an overview of the 2026-2027 budget. The remainder of the meeting consists of standard procedural items.

• Presentation of the 2026-2027 Budget Overview

The committee approved a motion requiring staff to develop a business case that identifies the remaining funds needed to complete the Westmount Outdoor Rink project and explores funding options. A procedural motion to waive notice provisions was carried by two‑thirds of the members. An addendum was approved for information only, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Waived notice provisions for the motion (carried by two‑thirds)
• Approved business case preparation for Westmount Outdoor Rink funding (carried)
• Approved addendum for information only (carried by two‑thirds)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hear public input on four land use applications, including a proposed Official Plan Amendment and rezoning for waste management facilities, and will consider a subdivision extension. Staff will also recommend Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit renewable energy generation.

• Extend temporary use by-law for garden suite at 3292 Joe Lake Road, Hanmer
• Rezone portion of 0 Silver Lake Road, Sudbury to Rural Zone for single detached dwelling
• Consider Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning for waste management at 85 Smelter Road, Coniston
• Review housekeeping amendments to By-law 2010-100Z
• Extend Greenwood Subdivision draft plan approval until November 28, 2028

The Planning Committee approved three zoning by-law amendments: a garden suite extension at 3292 Joe Lake Road, a re‑zoning of 0 Silver Lake Road to Rural Zone, and housekeeping amendments to the by‑law. It also approved the Greenwood Subdivision condition changes and the consent agenda items. Two items—85 Smelter Road and the Renewable Energy Planning Policy Framework—were deferred for future meetings.

• Approved PL2025-147 garden suite amendment (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved PL2025-148 zoning change to Rural Zone (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved PL2025-149 housekeeping amendments (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Greenwood Subdivision condition amendments (carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda item PL2025-150 (carried)
• Deferred Item 5.3 (85 Smelter Road) to Jan 26, 2026 (carried)
• Deferred Item 5.5 Renewable Energy Framework to Feb 9, 2025 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:27 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

The City of Greater Sudbury Council will consider matters arising from a closed session, including a security of municipal property item and a GOVA Transit land acquisition. Council will read and pass three by‑laws, notably an Official Plan amendment that permits fourth units on fully serviced parcels throughout the city. Presentations on the Digital Services Strategy and the 2024 Greater Sudbury Development Corporation Annual Report will be reviewed. A members' motion will be considered requesting the Ontario government reimburse costs associated with ending the municipal automated speed enforcement program.

• Closed Session resolution on one security of municipal property item and one GOVA Transit land acquisition/disposition
• By‑law 2025‑180P to adopt Official Plan Amendment No.148 allowing fourth units on fully serviced parcels city‑wide
• By‑law 2025‑179 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of October 21, 2025
• By‑law 2025‑181Z to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law related to the fourth‑unit amendment
• Members' motion urging the province to reimburse costs from terminating the automated speed enforcement program

The council adopted by‑laws 2025‑179 to 2025‑181Z, amending the Official Plan to permit fourth units on fully serviced parcels. Councillor Brabant was appointed to the Indigenous Advisory Panel. A motion urging the province to reimburse the city for the loss of the automated speed‑enforcement program was defeated. Staff were directed to prepare a report on Service Partner budget authority for the 2026‑2027 budget process.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 11.1.1‑11.2.3 (CC2025‑234) – CARRIED
• Appointed Councillor Brabant to Indigenous Advisory Panel (CC2025‑244) – CARRIED
• Passed By‑laws 2025‑179 to 2025‑181Z allowing fourth dwelling units (CC2025‑245) – CARRIED
• Defeated motion to request ASE program reimbursement from Ontario (CC2025‑246) – DEFEATED
• Resolved staff to prepare report on Service Partner budget authority (CC2025‑247) – CARRIED
• Passed By‑laws 2025‑182 to 2025‑183 (CC2025‑248) – CARRIED

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hear public comments on a temporary garden suite extension, a land-use swap for a net-zero development, and a zoning change for a multi-unit project. The committee will also consider extending a subdivision approval and reviewing a telecommunications tower proposal.

• 784 Gravel Drive, Hanmer: Temporary garden suite extension
• 3319 Kingsway and 0 Bancroft Drive: Official Plan and zoning amendments for land swap
• 1799 Bancroft Drive: Zoning change to allow 84 multi-unit dwellings
• Foxborough West Subdivision: Extension of draft plan approval until June 6, 2027
• Azilda: Review of a 100 m telecommunications tower proposal

The committee approved a garden‑suite zoning amendment for 784 Gravel Drive in Hanmer (PL2025‑136) with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved Official Plan Amendments (PL2025‑137) that rezone 11.2 ha north of Bancroft Drive to General Industrial and 11.2 ha south to Rural, along with related zoning changes, by a 5‑0 vote. A zoning amendment for 1799 Bancroft Drive changing R1‑5 to R3(S) was carried 3‑1 with one absent (PL2025‑138). The committee adopted several consent‑agenda items, including amendments to the Foxborough West Subdivision plan, a telecom tower position, and a partial demolition at Anderson Farm Museum.

• Approved garden‑suite amendment for 784 Gravel Drive (PL2025‑136) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 146 to rezone 11.2 ha north of Bancroft Drive to General Industrial (PL2025‑137) – 5‑0
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 147 to rezone 11.2 ha south of Bancroft Drive to Rural (PL2025‑137) – 5‑0
• Approved zoning change for north parcel to Light Industrial (PL‑RZN‑2025‑00013) – 5‑0
• Approved zoning change for south parcel to Rural (PL‑RZN‑2025‑00012) – 5‑0
• Approved zoning amendment for 1799 Bancroft Drive from R1‑5 to R3(S) (PL2025‑138) – 3 yeas, 1 nay, 1 absent
• Adopted consent‑agenda items 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 (PL2025‑139) – carried
• Directed staff to amend Foxborough West Subdivision conditions (PL2025‑140) – carried

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will review routine management reports, including a recommendation on Healthy Community Initiative fund applications that require council approval for capital requests over $10,000 and grant requests over $1,000. The committee will also receive an update on the Lorraine Street Affordable Housing project and information reports on EarlyON program funding, the new Build Canada Homes agency, and a children services training and professional development strategy. No decisions are noted for the latter three items; they are presented for information only.

• Healthy Community Initiative Fund Applications – recommendation for capital and grant funding (approval required for requests > $10,000 capital, > $1,000 grant)
• Lorraine Street Affordable Housing Project Update 2025 – project status report
• 2025 Incremental Allocations for EarlyON Programs – one‑time cost‑stabilization funding of $414,043
• Build Canada Homes – information on new federal agency supporting affordable housing
• Children Services Training and Professional Development Strategy – RFP for an external vendor to develop a learning management system

The Community and Emergency Services Committee approved Consent Agenda item 5.1.1. It also approved the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests and directed staff to draft a by‑law to authorize the grants. Councillor McIntosh moved to adjourn, and the motion carried.

• Approved Consent Agenda item 5.1.1 (CARRIED)
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests and directed staff to present a by‑law to authorize the grants (CARRIED)
• Motion to adjourn carried

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will hear recommendations to update the Greater Sudbury Source Protection Plan. It will also consider changes to posted speed limits on M.R. 15, the removal of an all‑way stop at Dell Street and Morin Avenue, and a traffic study for the Barry Downe Road/Kingsway/Costco intersection. An update on the transit farebox replacement project will be presented as well.

• Recommendation to endorse amendments to the Greater Sudbury Source Protection Plan
• M.R. 15 Speed Limit Review recommending posted speed limits between M.R. 35 and M.R. 80
• Removal of the all‑way stop at the intersection of Dell Street and Morin Avenue
• Traffic study results for the intersection of Barry Downe Road, the Kingsway, and the Costco parking lot entrance
• Update on the Farebox Replacement Project for GOVA transit system

The Operations Committee carried a resolution endorsing the Greater Sudbury Source Protection Plan amendments. It approved raising the speed limit on M.R. 15 to 70 km/h on specified segments and ordered staff to draft a by‑law amendment. The committee also removed the all‑way stop at Dell Street and Morin Avenue, replacing it with stop signs, and directed a by‑law change. Finally, the traffic study for the Barry Downe Road and Kingsway intersection was deferred to the November 24, 2025 meeting.

• Endorsed Greater Sudbury Source Protection Plan amendments (Resolution OP2025-21) – carried
• Increased speed limit on M.R. 15 to 70 km/h on designated sections and instructed staff to prepare a by‑law amendment (Resolution OP2025-22, as amended) – carried
• Removed all‑way stop at Dell Street and Morin Avenue, replacing it with stop signs and ordered a by‑law amendment (Resolution OP2025-23) – carried
• Deferred traffic study for Barry Downe Road & Kingsway intersection to Nov 24 2025 – carried

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will review the 2026-2027 budget business cases, a projected 2025 operating deficit of approximately $48,000, and grant programs. The committee will also consider a motion to direct staff to present a business case for direct transit service to Villa St. Gabriel Villa.

• Review of 2026-2027 budget business cases
• Projected 2025 operating deficit of approximately $48,000
• Request for business case on direct transit service to Villa St. Gabriel Villa
• Review of Council remuneration
• Emergency purchase of 252 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus harnesses

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a resolution directing staff to create a formal, multi‑tiered Community Grant program and to report a detailed plan to Council by Q2 2026. It also approved council remuneration recommendations, a request to present 2026 business cases during budget deliberations, and the Employment Land Community Improvement Plan for 2291 Lasalle Blvd. The committee instructed staff to prepare a business case for direct transit service to Villa St. Gabriel and to report on by‑law officer staffing levels in January 2026. All listed resolutions were carried.

• Approved development of a multi‑tiered Community Grant stream (FA2025-29)
• Approved council remuneration recommendations from the Gallagher review (FA2025-30)
• Approved presentation of 2026 business cases during the 2026‑2027 budget process (FA2025-31)
• Approved Employment Land Community Improvement Plan for 2291 Lasalle Blvd (FA2025-32)
• Approved request for a business case for direct transit service to Villa St. Gabriel (FA2025-33)
• Approved request for a by‑law officer staffing report to be presented in Jan 2026 (FA2025-34)

Nominating Committee Meeting

The Sudbury District Nominating Committee will consider recommendations to appoint two additional citizens to the Youth Advisory Panel and to fill one vacancy on the Older Adult Advisory Panel. The meeting also includes managers' reports, members' motions, civic petitions, and a question period, but the primary agenda item is the panel appointments.

• Consider appointment of two additional members to the Youth Advisory Panel
• Consider filling one vacancy on the Older Adult Advisory Panel

The committee approved the appointment of Ella Kurtis as the Ward 1 representative to the Youth Advisory Panel for a term ending November 14 2026. It also approved Addison Montgomery as the Ward 9 representative to the Youth Advisory Panel for the same term. Additionally, Marek Krasuski was appointed to the Older Adult Advisory Panel as a citizen aged 50+ for a term ending November 14 2026. No other motions or petitions were presented and the meeting was adjourned at 4:08 p.m.

• Appointed Ella Kurtis to Youth Advisory Panel (Ward 1) – carried
• Appointed Addison Montgomery to Youth Advisory Panel (Ward 9) – carried
• Appointed Marek Krasuski to Older Adult Advisory Panel (citizen 50+) – carried

City Council Meeting

City Council will discuss a fleet electrification plan and support for the unsheltered homeless population for the 2025-26 winter season. The body will also consider several by-laws, including the creation of an Indigenous Advisory Panel and a rezoning request for multiple dwelling residential development.

• Rezoning of 0 Fieldstone Drive from Low Density Residential One to High Density Residential Special
• Creation of the Indigenous Advisory Panel and its Terms of Reference
• Implementation of the 2025 Fleet Electrification Plan
• Recommendations for the Winter Warming Centre 2025
• Proposed business case for increased funding for municipal drain maintenance

The council approved a $400,000 loan to Sudbury Peace Tower Housing Inc. for affordable housing at 120 Fairview Avenue. It also approved the Fleet Electrification Plan and extended winter‑warming centre hours at three locations. By‑laws 2025‑170 to 2025‑176Z were adopted, and staff were directed to prepare a business case for increased municipal drain funding. A motion to waive notice for an ASE program reimbursement request was defeated.

• Approved $400,000 loan to Sudbury Peace Tower Housing Inc. (CC2025-221) – CARRIED
• Approved Fleet Electrification Plan and directive to implement (CC2025-226) – CARRIED
• Approved increased daytime, weekend, and overnight hours at the Samaritan Centre winter warming centre (CC2025-227) – CARRIED
• Approved extended hours at the Energy Court winter warming centre (CC2025-228) – CARRIED
• Approved extended hours at the Off the Street Emergency Shelter (CC2025-229) – CARRIED
• Adopted By‑laws 2025‑170 to 2025‑176Z (CC2025-230) – CARRIED
• Directed staff to prepare a business case for increased municipal drain funding (CC2025-231) – CARRIED
• Defeated motion to waive notice for ASE program reimbursement request (vote 5‑7) – DEFEATED

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will meet to discuss a medium-density residential development application for 724 and 792 Municipal Road 55 in Lively. The committee will also consider extending approval for two subdivisions in Garson and Sudbury, and will hold a closed session regarding land acquisition matters.

• Public hearing for 724 and 792 Municipal Road 55, Lively (medium-density residential)
• Extension of Foxborough 2 Subdivision approval in Garson until October 4, 2026
• Extension of Adam and Eve Subdivision approval in Sudbury until December 4, 2028
• Closed session regarding land acquisition at Montee Genereux, Chelmsford
• Closed session regarding land acquisition west of Garson Lake, Garson

The committee approved a zoning amendment that changes the classification of the Walden Lands parcel on Municipal Road 55 from R2‑2 to R3‑1(S) with site‑specific conditions. It also directed staff to prepare by‑laws to sell vacant land north of 257 Montee Genereux and to vest title to vacant land west of Garson Lake. Additional consent agenda items amended conditions for the Foxborough 2 and Adam and Eve subdivision drafts.

• Approved zoning amendment for Walden Lands Inc. (R2‑2 to R3‑1(S)) – carried (5‑0)
• Directed staff to present by‑law for sale of vacant land north of 257 Montee Genereux – carried
• Directed staff to present by‑law to vest title to vacant land west of Garson Lake – carried
• Approved Consent Agenda items 11.1.1‑11.1.2 – carried
• Amended conditions of draft approval for Foxborough 2 Subdivision – carried
• Amended conditions of draft approval for Adam and Eve Subdivision – carried
• Moved meeting to Closed Session to consider land acquisition matters – carried

City Council Meeting

Council will read and pass by‑laws 2025‑160 to 2025‑166, including authorizing the sale of vacant land north of the Kingsway, a lease agreement with Health Sciences North at 960 Notre Dame Avenue, and several zoning amendments. The zoning changes rezone 249 Ethelbert Street to medium‑density residential and permit row dwellings in the C2 commercial zone. An amendment to the Procedure By‑law will add a land acknowledgement to meetings, and staff are directed to present a business case for a permanent Food Systems Coordinator during the 2026‑2027 budget process.

• By‑law 2025‑162: Authorize sale of vacant land north of the Kingsway, Sudbury (PINs 73561‑0095(LT) & 73561‑0094(LT))
• By‑law 2025‑163: Authorize lease agreement with Health Sciences North for space at 960 Notre Dame Avenue
• By‑law 2025‑164Z: Rezone 249 Ethelbert Street from R1‑5 to R3(110) for six‑unit medium‑density residential
• By‑law 2025‑165Z: Amend zoning to permit row dwellings in C2 (General Commercial) area city‑wide
• By‑law 2025‑166: Amend Procedure By‑law to include a land acknowledgement at meeting commencements

The council moved into closed session to discuss personal and labour‑relation matters. It approved the consent agenda, adopted several committee minutes, set the 2026 meeting schedule, and passed by‑laws 2025‑160 to 2025‑166 covering grants, land sale, lease, zoning changes and procedural updates. The council also directed staff to develop a business case for a permanent Food Systems Coordinator to be considered in the 2026‑2027 budget.

• Moved to Closed Session for personal and senior staff recruitment matters (Carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including Operations, Community & Emergency Services, Audit and Planning Committee resolutions (Carried)
• Adopted Operations Committee minutes of August 11, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted Community & Emergency Services Committee minutes of August 11, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted Planning Committee minutes of August 11, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved 2026 schedule of Council and Committee meeting dates (Carried)
• Passed By‑laws 2025‑160 to 2025‑166 covering grants, land sale, lease, zoning amendments and procedural changes (Carried)
• Directed staff to present a business case for hiring a permanent Food Systems Coordinator for the 2026‑2027 budget (Carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is reviewing several zoning changes and Official Plan amendments. Key discussions include a proposal for medium-density housing and updates to residential parking standards.

• Zoning change for 1799 Bancroft Drive to permit three 3-storey buildings totaling 84 dwelling units
• Zoning change for 3070 Martin Road, Blezard Valley to facilitate a lot addition to 3106 Martin Road
• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments regarding Additional Dwelling Units and Residential Parking Standards
• Application to extend two conditional rezoning approvals for 0 Remington Road for two years

The committee deferred the 1799 Bancroft Drive hearing to the October 20 meeting. It approved a zoning amendment for 3070 Martin Road with conditions, and approved city‑initiated amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law for additional dwelling units and residential parking standards. Consent agenda items, including an extension of conditional approvals for 0 Remington Road, were also approved. Two petitions concerning 1799 Bancroft Drive were submitted for further review.

• Deferred 1799 Bancroft Drive hearing to Oct 20 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment PL2025-125 for 3070 Martin Road (4‑0)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments PL2025-126 for additional dwelling units and parking standards (4‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda item PL2025-127 (carried)
• Approved extension of conditional approvals for 0 Remington Road (PL2025-128) (carried)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried
• Councillor Leduc submitted two petitions regarding development and rezoning of 1799 Bancroft Drive

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee will discuss the implementation of 2020 performance audit recommendations for Fleet Services. The committee will also review a performance audit regarding value-for-money within the Economic Development Division.

• Follow-Up Audit of Fleet Services regarding 2020 performance audit recommendations
• Performance Audit of the Economic Development Division
• Closed session regarding security of municipal property related to IT systems and data

The Audit Committee moved to a closed session to address a security of municipal property item concerning IT systems. The committee approved the recommendations from the Follow‑Up Audit of Fleet Services. It also approved the recommendations from the Performance Audit of the Economic Development Division. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Moved to Closed Session for IT security item (AC2025-11) – Carried
• Approved fleet services audit recommendations (AC2025-12) – Carried
• Approved economic development audit recommendations (AC2025-13) – Carried
• Adjourned meeting – Carried

Operations Committee Meeting

The committee is discussing winter maintenance plans for sidewalks and active transportation networks. Members are also proposing traffic studies and calming evaluations for specific roads to improve pedestrian safety.

• Active Transportation Winter Maintenance Plan 2025 for sidewalks, bicycle paths, and off-road trails
• Recommendation to make the Winter Sidewalk Maintenance Pilot Project a permanent service
• Proposed traffic study of Fourth Avenue Sudbury for pedestrian safety and speed reduction
• Proposed traffic calming evaluation for Notre Dame Avenue Hanmer from Dennie Street/Armand Street to Côté Blvd
• Presentations on the 2025 Waste Collection Participation Study and Water/Wastewater Master Plan

The Operations Committee approved the Active Transportation Winter Maintenance Plan for 2025. It also continued the Winter Sidewalk Maintenance Pilot and ordered a business case for a permanent program. Staff were directed to conduct a traffic study of Fourth Avenue and to evaluate traffic‑calming options on Notre Dame Avenue in Hanmer. All four resolutions were carried.

• Approved Active Transportation Winter Maintenance Plan 2025 (OP2025-17) – Carried
• Continued Winter Sidewalk Maintenance Pilot and tasked staff with a business case for 2026/27 budget (OP2025-18) – Carried
• Directed staff to conduct Fourth Avenue traffic study and report by Q2 2026 (OP2025-19) – Carried
• Directed staff to evaluate traffic‑calming for Notre Dame Avenue in Hanmer and report by Dec 2025 (OP2025-20) – Carried

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will consider a recommendation on the disbursement of Canada/Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI), Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI), and Canada/Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) funding as part of the Community Housing Renewal Strategy 2025‑2026. It will also review a recommendation to relocate and renovate the Donovan EarlyON Centre to O’Connor Park at 140 St. George Street. Additional items include a non‑competitive purchase recommendation for Fire Marque services and a review of Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications requiring council approval.

• Recommendation on COCHI, OPHI, and COHB funding disbursement (Community Housing Renewal Strategy 2025‑2026)
• Recommendation to relocate and renovate the Donovan EarlyON Centre to O’Connor Park, 140 St. George Street
• Non‑competitive purchase recommendation for continued Fire Marque services
• Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications (capital > $10,000, grant > $1,000)
• ARCH Project update – Action Research on Chronic Homelessness (ARCH) Sudbury

The Community and Emergency Services Committee approved the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests. It also approved the Community Housing Renewal Strategy investment plan, the relocation and renovation of the Donovan EarlyON Centre with $230,000 funding, and the renewal of the sole‑source Fire Marque contract for five years. All resolutions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests (consent agenda)
• Approved Investment Plan for COCHI, OPHI and COHB housing programs
• Approved relocation and renovation of Donovan EarlyON Centre to O’Connor Park with $230,000 funding
• Approved renewal of sole‑source Fire Marque contract for five years, with option for an additional five years

Election Compliance Audit Committee Meeting

The Election Compliance Audit Committee will meet on September 11, 2025 at Tom Davies Square. After the call to order and roll call, the committee will enter a closed session to discuss a solicitor/client privilege, litigation or potential litigation matter related to a compliance audit. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting will adjourn after the closed session.

• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Closed Session – discussion of a solicitor/client privilege, litigation or potential litigation item regarding a compliance audit
• Adjournment

The Election Compliance Audit Committee adopted resolution ECAC2025-01 to move into closed session to address a solicitor/client‑privilege, litigation or potential litigation item related to a compliance audit. The motion was moved by Committee Member Nurmi, seconded by Committee Member Lougheed Yawney, and carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:45 a.m., also carried.

• Moved to closed session (resolution ECAC2025-01) – carried
• Meeting adjourned – carried

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a closed‑session resolution to acquire or dispose of land on Lindsley Street in Falconbridge. It will read and pass a series of by‑laws, including the adoption of the Greater Sudbury Community Improvement Plan and authorizations for land closures, sales, and a development cost‑sharing agreement for the Silver Hills Drive extension. Additional items include a municipal support resolution for a solar project at 5000 Air Terminal Drive and an update on the Building Faster Fund.

• Closed‑session resolution for acquisition/disposition of land on Lindsley Street, Falconbridge
• By‑law 2025‑152 to adopt the Greater Sudbury Community Improvement Plan
• By‑law 2025‑154 authorizing a Development Cost Sharing Agreement for the Silver Hills Drive extension to Bancroft Drive
• By‑law 2025‑155 to close part of Dube Road, making the land available for sale
• Municipal Support Resolution for a proposed solar project at 5000 Air Terminal Drive

The council approved two Building Faster Fund Investment Plans, each adding $1,520,000 to lift‑station projects. It adopted a resolution supporting the Sudbury Airport Solar long‑term energy project on municipal lands. Several consent‑agenda items, bylaws (2025‑148 to 2025‑158) and other resolutions were also carried.

• Moved to Closed Session for Lindsley Street land matter – Carried
• Agenda order altered to address Item 17 before Item 11 – Carried by two‑thirds
• Approved Consent Agenda items 10.1.1 to 10.2.13 – Carried
• Approved 2024 Building Faster Fund Investment Plan for Don Lita Lift Station (+$1,520,000) – Carried
• Approved 2025 Building Faster Fund Investment Plan for Ramsey Lift Station (+$1,520,000) – Carried
• Authorized amended Transfer Payment Agreement for Building Faster Fund – Carried
• Supported Sudbury Airport Solar long‑term energy project proposal – Carried
• Read and passed By‑law 2025‑148 to By‑law 2025‑158 – Carried

Planning Committee Meeting

The Sudbury Planning Committee will discuss two land acquisition matters in a closed session, including parcels on Notre Dame Avenue and Aurore Street. It will hold public hearings on extending a garden suite temporary use at 5149 Dupuis Drive and on rezoning 84 Smelter Road, Coniston to M3 Heavy Industrial. Routine items such as subdivision plan extensions and a road‑closure proposal are included in the consent agenda.

• Closed session resolution to consider acquisition of land on Notre Dame Avenue, Sudbury, and part of Aurore Street, Chelmsford
• Public hearing: application to extend a temporary use by‑law for a garden suite at 5149 Dupuis Drive, Hanmer
• Public hearing: application to rezone 84 Smelter Road, Coniston to “M3”, Heavy Industrial
• Consent agenda: recommendation to extend the Mallard’s Green Subdivision draft plan approval to April 19, 2027
• Consent agenda: recommendation to close and declare surplus part of Hill Road, Lively

The Planning Committee approved a five‑year lease of space in Pioneer Manor at 960 Notre Dame Avenue for Health Sciences North, with an option to renew for another five years. It also approved the sale of part of Aurore Street, directing that the net proceeds go to the Capital Financing Reserve Fund. Zoning amendments were adopted for a garden suite at 5149 Dupuis Drive and for rezoning 84 Smelter Road from Open Space‑Recreational to Heavy Industrial. Additional items included road closure, subdivision condition changes, and an Official Plan amendment.

• Approved 5‑year lease of Pioneer Manor space to Health Sciences North (carried)
• Approved sale of part of Aurore Street, Chelmsford; proceeds to Capital Financing Reserve (carried)
• Approved garden‑suite temporary use at 5149 Dupuis Drive, Hanmer (4‑0 vote)
• Approved rezoning of 84 Smelter Road, Coniston from OSR to M3 heavy industrial (4‑0 vote)
• Approved Mallard’s Green Subdivision condition amendments (carried)
• Closed and declared surplus part of Hill Road, Lively; offered for sale to adjacent landowner (carried)
• Amended Official Plan resolution for South Bay Road, Sudbury (carried)
• Amended Sugarbush Subdivision condition requirements (carried)

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will consider routine management reports and a Healthy Community Initiative fund application. It will receive a presentation on the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) 2025‑2030 Strategic Plan. Councillors will vote on a motion directing staff to develop a business case for Kalmo Beach accessibility improvements for the 2026 budget. The committee will also request a report on options to address fallen and leaning monuments at the Lasalle Cemetery.

• Healthy Community Initiative Fund Applications – August 11, 2025 (capital requests > $10,000, grant requests > $1,000)
• Presentation of the NOSDA 2025‑2030 Strategic Plan
• Motion for a business case on Kalmo Beach Accessibility Enhancements for the 2026 budget
• Motion to obtain a report on addressing fallen and leaning monuments at the Lasalle Cemetery
• Quarterly update report for Pioneer Manor 2025 – 2nd Quarter

The committee approved the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests presented in the routine management report. It directed staff to prepare a business case for Kalmo Beach accessibility enhancements for the 2026 budget. It also instructed staff to report on options for fixing fallen and leaning monuments at Lasalle Cemetery. All three resolutions were carried.

• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests (consent agenda) – carried
• Directed staff to prepare a business case for Kalmo Beach accessibility enhancements for the 2026 budget – carried
• Directed staff to present a report on options, costs and timelines for fallen and leaning monuments at Lasalle Cemetery – carried

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is reviewing a proposal to establish a once-per-year Spring Tipping Fee Holiday following a pilot project. The body will also consider recommendations for traffic control at Solstice Street and Eclipse Crescent.

• Recommendation to formalize a once-per-year Spring Tipping Fee Holiday
• Traffic control recommendations for Solstice Street at Eclipse Crescent
• Information report on Winter Control and Spring Cleanup 2025

The Operations Committee approved the Consent Agenda item 4.1.1 covering routine management reports. It also approved a resolution directing staff to amend the Traffic and Parking By‑Law to add yield signs at the Solstice Street and Eclipse Crescent intersection. The council voted to defer the Residential Tipping Fee Holiday Pilot Project update to a later meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a carried motion.

• Approved Consent Agenda item 4.1.1 (Routine Management Reports) – carried
• Approved traffic control resolution for Solstice Street at Eclipse Crescent – carried
• Deferred Residential Tipping Fee Holiday Pilot Project update – carried
• Adjourned the meeting – carried

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings regarding temporary use by-law extensions for garden suites and a rezoning application for a residential lot. The body will also consider extensions for a conditional zoning approval and a draft plan of subdivision.

• Public hearing for garden suite temporary use by-law extensions at 407 Gordon Lake Road, 327 Gravel Drive, and 5310 Deschene Road
• Public hearing to rezone 4574 Lammi’s Road from 'RU' Rural to 'RU(S)' Rural Special Zone for a waterfront residential lot
• Extension of conditional zoning approval for 120 Radisson Avenue, Chelmsford until June 14, 2026
• Extension of the Whitson Lake draft plan of subdivision in Val Caron until June 16, 2026

The Planning Committee unanimously approved three garden‑suite zoning amendments (PL2025‑106, PL2025‑107, PL2025‑108). It initially denied the zoning amendment for 4574 Lammi’s Road (PL2025‑109) but then passed an alternate resolution (PL2025‑110) approving the change to a Rural Special Zone with site‑specific conditions (3‑2 vote). The consent agenda items, including an extension of a rezoning conditional approval and a subdivision condition amendment, were also carried.

• Approved garden‑suite amendment at 407 Gordon Lake Rd (PL2025‑106) – carried 5‑0
• Approved garden‑suite amendment at 327 Gravel Dr (PL2025‑107) – carried 5‑0
• Approved garden‑suite amendment at 5310 Deschene Rd (PL2025‑108) – carried 5‑0
• Denied zoning amendment for 4574 Lammi’s Rd (PL2025‑109) – defeated 2‑3
• Approved alternate zoning amendment for 4574 Lammi’s Rd with conditions (PL2025‑110) – carried 3‑2
• Approved consent agenda items 5.1.1‑5.1.2 (PL2025‑111) – carried
• Approved extension of rezoning conditional approval for 120 Radisson Ave (PL2025‑112) – carried
• Approved amendment of subdivision draft conditions for Whitson Lake Subdivision (PL2025‑113) – carried

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The committee is reviewing several financial reports regarding the 2024 calendar year. These include updates on the status of capital projects, budget variances, and the Treasurer's statement on development charges.

• 2024 Annual Capital Status Update Report
• Capital Budget Variance Report for January 2024 to December 2024
• Treasurer’s Annual Statement for Development Charges as of December 31, 2024

The Finance and Administration Committee met on July 15, 2025 at Tom Davies Square. Presentations included a 2024 Annual Capital Status Update and capital budget variance and development charges reports, all for information only. No motions, petitions, or questions were presented, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:53 a.m. No substantive decisions were taken.

City Council Meeting

The Greater Sudbury City Council will adopt a series of by‑laws authorizing transfer‑payment agreements for federal housing funds, grants for affordable‑housing projects, and other municipal actions. Items include a road closure on Huron Road, a street‑name change from Vanier Avenue to Manon Street, and updates on homelessness and housing‑supply strategies. The meeting also features manager reports and routine consent‑agenda items.

• By‑law 2025‑125: Authorizes a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of Housing for Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
• By‑law 2025‑126: Authorizes a Transfer Payment Agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for the Housing Accelerator Fund
• By‑law 2025‑128: Closes part of unopened Huron Road (Parts 7, 13, 15, 16) for land sale
• By‑law 2025‑132: Renames Vanier Avenue to Manon Street to avoid duplicate naming
• By‑law 2025‑134: Authorizes grants under the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan for 120 Fairview Avenue

The council adopted the consent agenda, appointed three members to the Downtown Sudbury BIA board, and approved a $3 million budget for the Wahnapitae Lagoon rehabilitation project. It also directed staff to develop business cases for Indigenous‑led and youth transitional housing programs and approved the terms of reference for a housing supply strategy governance model. A motion for a transitional tiny‑home project was defeated.

• Approved consent agenda items 10.1.1‑10.3.1 (Carried)
• Approved appointment of Betty Anne Tremblay, Angela Gray, and Krishna Challagulla to the Downtown Sudbury BIA board (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a business case for an Indigenous‑led 40‑unit transitional housing program (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a business case for a youth transitional housing program with emergency shelter beds (Carried)
• Approved Terms of Reference for a Housing Supply Strategy Governance Model (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion by‑law for citizen appointments (Carried)
• Approved $3 million budget for Wahnapitae Lagoon rehabilitation (Carried)
• Defeated motion to develop a transitional tiny‑home project (Yeas 5, Nays 8)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Sudbury District Planning Committee will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications: one to extend a temporary use by‑law for a film production studio at 20 Meehan Avenue, Capreol, and another to permit a rental store with accessory outdoor storage at 4548 Notre Dame Avenue, Hanmer. The committee will also consider program amendments to the Employment Land Community Improvement Plan and extensions to the draft subdivision plans for Agincourt Avenue (Sudbury) and Creekside (Azilda). Decisions will be recorded after public comment.

• Rezoning application for 20 Meehan Avenue, Capreol – temporary use by‑law extension for a film production studio
• Rezoning application for 4548 Notre Dame Avenue, Hanmer – rental store with accessory outdoor storage
• Employment Land Community Improvement Plan – program amendments
• Extension of draft plan for Agincourt Avenue Subdivision, Sudbury until 29 Nov 2028
• Extension of draft plan for Creekside Subdivision, Azilda until 12 Jul 2028

The Planning Committee directed staff to present a by‑law to sell vacant land north of the Kingsway, with net proceeds to be credited to the Capital Financing Reserve Fund. It also approved the transfer of vacant land at 416 Melvin Avenue by way of grant, and approved several zoning amendments including a temporary film‑studio use at 20 Meehan Avenue, a commercial‑special amendment for Colin’s Haulage Inc. at 4548 Notre Dame Avenue, and amendments to the Employment Land Community Improvement Plan. In addition, the Committee amended conditions for the Agincourt Avenue subdivision draft approval.

• Approved sale of vacant land north of the Kingsway, proceeds to Capital Financing Reserve (CARRIED)
• Approved transfer by grant of vacant land at 416 Melvin Avenue (CARRIED)
• Approved temporary zoning for a film‑studio at 20 Meehan Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment to C2(S) for Colin’s Haulage Inc. at 4548 Notre Dame Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved amendments to the Employment Land Community Improvement Plan (5‑0)
• Approved amendment of conditions for Agincourt Avenue subdivision draft approval (CARRIED)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 10.1.1‑10.1.2 (CARRIED)
• Moved to Closed Session to consider land acquisition/disposition matters (CARRIED)

City Council Meeting

At its June 24 meeting, Greater Sudbury City Council will adopt a series of by‑laws, including a $519,949.09 write‑off of uncollectible provincial offence fines, a lease grant to Sudbury Charities Fund for space at 2500 Dube Road, and amendments to traffic, zoning and board‑appointment by‑laws. Council will also hear manager reports on the 2024 Housing and Homelessness Plan update and new Complete Streets design guidelines. Items from the closed session and routine consent agenda will be considered as well.

• By‑law 2025‑113: write‑off $519,949.09 of uncollectible provincial offences fines
• By‑law 2025‑114: grant lease to Sudbury Charities Fund for space at 2500 Dube Road
• By‑law 2025‑117: amend traffic by‑law to reduce posted speed limits and add a pedestrian crossover
• By‑law 2025‑119Z: rezoning of 1836 Yorkshire Drive, Val Caron to permit lot additions
• Manager’s Report: 2024 Housing and Homelessness Plan Annual Update

The council approved the consent agenda items, including several committee resolutions and the adoption of prior meeting minutes. It also approved the 2024 Housing and Homelessness Plan Annual Update, the Complete Streets Design Guidelines, and a series of by‑laws (2025‑112 to 2025‑119Z) that write‑off $519,949.09 in uncollectible provincial offence fines and authorize a lease grant to Sudbury Charities Fund. An addendum by‑law package (2025‑120P to 2025‑121Z) was passed. A petition for a stop sign at Patricia and Melvin Streets was received for further review.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 10.1.1‑10.1.5 and 10.2.1‑10.2.4 (carried)
• Approved 2024 Housing and Homelessness Plan Annual Update (CC2025-154) (carried)
• Approved Complete Streets Design Guidelines (CC2025-155) (carried)
• Passed By‑law 2025‑112 to 2025‑119Z, including $519,949.09 fine write‑off (carried)
• Passed By‑law 2025‑120P to 2025‑121Z (addendum) (carried)
• Adopted Planning Committee resolutions PL2025‑91, PL2025‑94, PL2025‑96 (carried)
• Adopted Planning Committee resolutions PL2025‑92, PL2025‑93, PL2025‑95 (carried)
• Received petition for a stop sign at Patricia and Melvin Streets (forwarded for review)

Special City Council Meeting

The Special City Council will consider a resolution to temporarily suspend the City of Greater Sudbury Procedure By-law 2019-50 for the portion of the meeting dealing with the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation. The resolution requires a two‑thirds majority to pass. The council will also receive the agenda package for the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation Annual General Meeting.

• Resolution to temporarily suspend procedural rules for the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation portion (requires two‑thirds majority)
• Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation Annual General Meeting – agenda package attached

The council adopted resolution CC2025-142 to temporarily suspend the City of Greater Sudbury Procedure By-law 2019-50 for the portion of the meeting dealing with the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation agenda. The motion was moved by Councillor Benoit, seconded by Councillor Signoretti, and carried by a two‑thirds majority. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion moved by Deputy Mayor Landry‑Altmann, which was also carried.

• Suspend procedural rules for Sudbury Airport agenda (two‑thirds majority)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a single-detached dwelling at 279 Ash Street in Lively. The committee will also consider adopting a new Greater Sudbury Community Improvement Plan to replace three existing plans. Additionally, the committee will review a request to rename a street in the Dominion Parc subdivision.

• Public hearing for 279 Ash Street, Lively (OPA 144)
• Adoption of new Greater Sudbury Community Improvement Plan
• Street renaming request for Vanier Avenue in Dominion Parc
• Closed session regarding land matters at Ash Street, Lively
• Closed session regarding proposed or pending land acquisition

The Planning Committee approved an official‑plan exemption and a zoning by‑law amendment for 279 Ash Street, allowing a single‑detached dwelling. It also directed staff to adopt a new Community Improvement Plan, to authorize the sale of an easement with proceeds to the Parks Reserve Fund, and to rename Vanier Avenue to Rue Manon Street. All recorded votes were unanimous (4‑0) where tallies are noted, and no public comments were received on any of the applications.

• Approved Official Plan amendment (site‑specific exemption) for 279 Ash St (4‑0) – PL2025-92
• Approved Zoning By‑law amendment to R1‑5(S) for 279 Ash St (4‑0) – PL2025-93
• Approved direction to prepare by‑laws for new Community Improvement Plan (4‑0) – PL2025-94
• Authorized sale of easement over PIN 73376‑0045(LT); proceeds to Parks Reserve Fund – PL2025-95 (Carried)
• Approved renaming of Vanier Avenue to Rue Manon Street – PL2025-96 (Carried)

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee will hold a closed session to consider a resolution on a security of property/personal matters and labour‑relations issue. In the open session the committee will review the 2024 Annual Financial Statements and the 2024 Audit Findings Report. It will also consider a recommendation on attendance‑management processes and status reports on prior audit recommendations and the Wrongdoing Hotline.

• Resolution to move to Closed Session on security of property/personal matters and labour‑relations issue
• Presentation of 2024 Annual Financial Statements
• Presentation of 2024 Audit Findings Report
• Recommendation on audit of attendance management processes
• Status report on action plans to address previous audit recommendations (2025)

The committee moved into a closed session to discuss a security and labour‑relations audit item. It then changed the agenda order to consider the audit findings before the financial statements. The committee approved the 2024 consolidated financial statements and the recommendations from the audit of attendance management processes.

• Moved to Closed Session on audit security/labour item (AC2025-08) – carried
• Altered agenda order to address Item 9.2 before Item 9.1 – carried by two‑thirds
• Approved 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements, Sinking Fund and Trust Funds (AC2025-09) – carried
• Approved recommendations from Audit of Attendance Management Processes (AC2025-10) – carried

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will review several financial reports, including the 2025 First Quarter Statement of Council Expenses, the 2025 Long‑Term Financial Plan update, and the 2026‑2027 Budget Overview and Schedule. A recommendation on the Water and Wastewater Long‑Range Financial Plan, prepared by BMA Management Consulting Inc., will be presented for approval to meet Ontario Regulation 453/07. The committee will also receive a report on the 2024 Year‑End Operating Budget variance.

• 2025 First Quarter Statement of Council Expenses – recommendation on council members’ expenses
• 2025 Long‑Term Financial Plan Update – projected revenues and expenditures 2026‑2035
• 2026‑2027 Budget Overview and Schedule – recommendation on budget preparation timeline
• Water Wastewater Long‑Range Financial Plan – recommendation to update plan per Ontario Regulation 453/07, presented by Jim Bruzzese of BMA Management Consulting Inc.
• 2024 Year‑End Operating Budget Variance Report – information on the city’s year‑end financial position

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the Water and Wastewater Long Range Financial Plan and directed staff to submit it to the province. The plan was amended to set annual rate increases of 4.8% in 2026, 5.4% in 2027, 5.6% in 2028, 5.8% in 2029 and 2030, and 6.0% in 2031. The committee also approved changes to the Council expenses statement, directed preparation of a draft 2026/2027 budget with an operating increase limit of 1.7%, and scheduled budget deliberations for December 2, 2025.

• Approved changes to the Statement of Council Expenses (FA2025-25) – carried
• Directed staff to draft the 2026/2027 budget with a ≤1.7% operating increase (FA2025-26) – carried
• Scheduled budget deliberations for Dec 2 2025 at 9:30 a.m. (FA2025-27) – carried
• Approved the Water and Wastewater Long Range Financial Plan with specified rate increases (FA2025-28) – carried

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will review applications for the Healthy Community Initiative fund, which require council approval for capital requests over $10,000 and grant requests over $1,000. The meeting also includes informational updates on the 2025 Ontario 55+ Games funding, Emergency Management activities, and Fire Services prevention and public safety. Members' motions will be considered, and routine reports are part of the consent agenda.

• Healthy Community Initiative Fund Applications – June 16, 2025
• 2025 Ontario 55+ Games Funding Update
• Emergency Management Update – June 2025
• Fire Services Prevention and Public Safety Update June 2025
• Members' Motions

The committee approved the Consent Agenda item 4.1.1 covering routine management reports. It also approved the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests, authorizing a $2,000 grant for each of wards 5, 8, 11 and 12 for New Sudbury Days and directed staff to draft a by‑law for the grants. A motion to adjourn the meeting was moved by Councillor Fortin and carried.

• Approved Consent Agenda item 4.1.1 (routine management reports) – carried
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund grant of $2,000 per ward for wards 5, 8, 11, 12 for New Sudbury Days – carried
• Directed staff to present a by‑law to authorize the approved grants – carried
• Motion to adjourn the meeting moved by Councillor Fortin – carried

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is reviewing a recommendation to provide annual compost from landfill sites to community gardens. The body is also considering motions to study traffic safety and a potential snow windrow removal pilot program.

• Recommendation to provide up to 80 tonnes of compost annually from landfill sites for community gardens
• Proposed report for a windrow removal pilot program including costs and fees
• Request for a traffic study and report on a pedestrian crossover at Bancroft Drive and Third Avenue
• Request for a report on an advanced left turn signal at Courtemanche St and MR 80
• Information reports on recycling street sweepings and the April 2025 Winter Control Update

The Operations Committee approved a resolution to provide up to 80 tonnes of free compost for registered community gardens. It also directed staff to prepare reports on an advanced left‑turn signal at MR 80, a windrow‑removal pilot program, and a pedestrian safety study at Third Avenue and Bancroft Drive. The motion on the windrow‑removal report was withdrawn, and the addendum on large asphalt patches was approved by a two‑thirds vote.

• Approved provision of up to 80 tonnes of free compost for community gardens (carried)
• Directed staff to report on an advanced left‑turn signal at MR 80 & Courtemanche (carried)
• Motion to request windrow‑removal pilot program report withdrawn (carried)
• Directed staff to conduct traffic study for pedestrian crossover at Third Ave & Bancroft Dr (carried)
• Addendum on large asphalt patches program update dealt with (carried by two‑thirds)

Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee

The Future‑Ready Development Services Ad‑Hoc Committee will receive a presentation on staff‑identified opportunities for technology and artificial intelligence. It will also consider an update to the City’s Future Ready Implementation Plan, accompanied by related appendices and an economic bulletin. No formal motions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Presentation: Opportunities for Technology and AI (staff investigation)
• Future Ready Implementation Plan Update (report)
• Appendix A – Calls to Action (attached document)
• Appendix B – 24 x 24 (attached document)
• Economic Bulletin (attached document)

The Future‑Ready Development Services Ad‑Hoc Committee met at 10:31 a.m. and received an information‑only presentation on technology and AI. No motions, petitions, or questions were presented. Councillor Fortin moved to adjourn, and the motion was carried at 11:14 a.m.

• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several by‑laws, including the sale of vacant land west of Magill Street to Varis Mine Technology, authorizations of grants under the Employment Land and Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plans, and amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law for the Kingsway Entertainment District site. Council will also receive updates on the Enterprise Asset Management Plan, Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, public EV charging stations, and the Lively Ski Hill season report.

• By‑law 2025‑106: Authorize sale of vacant land west of Magill Street, Lively, to Varis Mine Technology (Planning Committee Resolution #PL2025‑73).
• By‑law 2025‑107: Authorize a grant under the Employment Land Community Improvement Plan (Finance and Administration Committee Resolution #FA2025‑20).
• By‑law 2025‑108: Authorize grants under the Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan for two properties (Planning Committee Resolutions #PL2025‑79 and #PL2025‑80).
• By‑law 2025‑109P: Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 136 to designate a portion of Kingsway Boulevard as Heavy Industrial (Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024‑158).
• By‑law 2025‑110Z: Amend the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law to rezone Kingsway site for a waste transfer facility and related uses (Planning Committee Resolution #PL2024‑159).

The council approved the Consent Agenda, adopted committee minutes, and accepted the Enterprise Asset Management Plan Update. It authorized funding agreements for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund and the Housing Accelerator Fund, approving a $2.25 million enhancement to the Community Improvement Plan and budget increases for several infrastructure projects. Additional actions included directing staff to explore energy‑efficiency funding, issue an RFP for up to ten public EV charging stations, and continue Lively Ski Hill operations. The council also passed by‑laws 2025‑104 to 2025‑110Z.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 10.2.1‑10.3.1 (CARRIED)
• Approved Enterprise Asset Management Plan Update (2025) (CARRIED)
• Authorized Transfer Payment Agreement for Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CARRIED)
• Approved Housing Accelerator Fund Spending Plan and related project funding, including $2.25 M CIP enhancement and budget increases for Spruce Lift, Government Lift, and Long Lake Road (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to explore additional energy‑efficiency funding opportunities (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to issue RFP for up to 10 level‑2 public EV charging stations (CARRIED)
• Approved continuation of Lively Ski Hill operations and single‑source agreement with ANCAM Solutions (CARRIED)
• Passed By‑laws 2025‑104 to 2025‑110Z (CARRIED)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Sudbury District Planning Committee will hold public hearings on three items: an official plan amendment and rezoning for 1 Ceasar Road to permit an aggregate pit and quarry; a zoning by‑law amendment to allow row dwellings as‑of‑right in the C2 General Commercial zone; and zoning by‑law amendments for legal existing structures and shoreline development. The committee will also receive a presentation on the BuildingIN Project, which proposes low‑rise multi‑residential infill housing. A closed session will consider two land acquisition or disposition matters on Dube Road, Sudbury and Edison Road, Falconbridge.

• Public hearing on 1 Ceasar Road rezoning for an aggregate pit and quarry (official plan amendment).
• Public hearing on Housing As‑of‑Right: row dwellings in the C2 General Commercial zone (zoning by‑law amendment).
• Public hearing on Zoning By‑law Amendments for Legal Existing Structures and Shoreline Development.
• Presentation on the BuildingIN Project to support low‑rise multi‑residential infill housing.
• Closed session resolution to consider land acquisition/disposition matters for Dube Road and Edison Road.

The Planning Committee approved an Official Plan amendment to allow an aggregate pit at 1 Ceasar Road and rezoned the site to M5(S). It also approved several zoning by‑law amendments, including row‑dwelling allowances in the C2 zone and new setback requirements. The Committee directed a three‑year, rent‑free lease of part of 2500 Dube Road and authorized the transfer of 21 Edison Road to the Nickel Centre Seniors Club. Finally, staff were tasked with creating an implementation plan for a low‑rise multi‑residential planning framework.

• Approved Official Plan amendment for aggregate pit at 1 Ceasar Road (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved rezoning of 1 Ceasar Road to M5(S) (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for row dwellings in C2 zone (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved zoning by‑law amendment adding setback paragraph (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Directed staff to lease part of 2500 Dube Road for three years at nil rent (carried)
• Declared 21 Edison Road surplus and directed transfer to Nickel Centre Seniors Club (carried)
• Directed staff to develop implementation plan for low‑rise multi‑residential planning framework (carried)

City Council Meeting

The Greater Sudbury City Council meeting on May 27, 2025 will consider a closed‑session resolution on a Code of Conduct item, adopt minutes from previous committees, receive an update on the Community Safety and Well‑Being 2025 Plan, and vote on a series of by‑laws. The by‑laws authorize a TVO license renewal at 3105 Long Lake Road, rename several streets, and approve development cost‑sharing and charge‑credit agreements with Kingsway Employment District Inc. A motion to reconsider an affordable‑housing land‑banking rezoning will also be debated.

• By‑law 2025‑96: License renewal agreement with TVO for the site and communications tower at 3105 Long Lake Road (five‑year term)
• By‑law 2025‑99: Naming unnamed private roads in the Whitewater Lake Subdivision as Deep Bay Road, Dusty Road and Whispering Willows Road East
• By‑law 2025‑100: Renaming Covington Crescent on Plan M‑1003 to Carrington Drive
• By‑law 2025‑101: Development cost‑sharing agreement with Kingsway Employment District Inc. for construction of Street “C”
• By‑law 2025‑102: Development charge credit agreement with Kingsway Employment District Inc. for construction of Street “C”

The council moved to a closed session to discuss a Code of Conduct education item. It approved the consent agenda, including several committee resolutions and minutes. The Community Safety and Well‑Being 2025 Plan Update and By‑laws 2025‑94 to 2025‑102 were approved. A motion to reconsider the 2024 affordable‑housing land‑banking resolution was carried with a 10‑2 vote.

• Moved to closed session on Code of Conduct education item (carried)
• Approved consent agenda items and related committee resolutions (carried)
• Approved Community Safety and Well‑Being 2025 Plan Update (carried)
• Passed By‑laws 2025‑94 to 2025‑102 covering licenses, grants, road naming and renaming (carried)
• Reconsidered affordable‑housing land‑banking resolution, amending prior rezoning plan (carried 10‑2)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct the Annual General Meeting of the Board of Directors for Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. The session includes a proposal to temporarily suspend the rules of procedure for the utilities portion of the agenda.

• Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. Annual General Meeting
• Resolution to temporarily suspend the rules of procedure of the City of Greater Sudbury Procedure By-law 2019-50

The council approved a resolution (CC2025-107) to temporarily suspend the City of Greater Sudbury Procedure By‑law 2019‑50 for the portion of the meeting dealing with Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. The motion was moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Lapierre and carried by a two‑thirds majority. Mayor Lefebvre then moved to adjourn, and the adjournment motion was carried.

• Temporarily suspend Procedure By‑law 2019‑50 for utilities agenda (carried by two‑thirds majority)
• Adjourn meeting at 3:34 p.m. (carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will discuss several land-use requests, including subdivision extensions and community improvement plan applications. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss land acquisition or disposition matters.

• Closed session regarding land acquisition or disposition for Agnes Street, Sudbury and Magill Street, Lively
• Community Improvement Plan application for residential units and façade improvements at 296-298 Larch Street
• Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan application for Habitat for Humanity to create one unit at 416 Melvin Avenue
• Extension requests for draft plan of subdivision approvals for Hidden Valley Subdivision (Val Caron) and Vintage Green Subdivision (Sudbury)
• Request to extend conditional zoning approval for 125 Christakos Street, Sudbury

The committee moved to closed session to consider two land acquisition/disposition matters and subsequently declared surplus vacant land at 365 Agnes Street in Sudbury and land west of Magill Street in Lively, directing their sale. It approved a consent agenda covering routine reports, a one‑year rezoning extension for 125 Christakos Street, a deeming by‑law for Lots 15 & 16 at 3 Randolph Road, and amendments to subdivision conditions for Hidden Valley and Vintage Green. The committee also approved Community Improvement Plan applications for 296 and 298 Larch Street and an affordable‑housing plan for 416 Melvin Avenue. All motions were carried.

• Declared 365 Agnes Street surplus land and authorized its public sale (PL2025‑72) – carried
• Declared land west of Magill Street surplus and directed sale, proceeds to Industrial Reserve Fund (PL2025‑73) – carried
• Approved consent agenda items 9.1.1‑9.1.4 (routine reports, rezoning extension, deeming by‑law, subdivision condition changes) (PL2025‑74) – carried
• Approved one‑year rezoning extension for 125 Christakos Street (PL2025‑75) – carried
• Approved deeming by‑law for Lots 15 & 16, Plan M‑425 (PL2025‑76) – carried
• Approved amendment of conditions for Hidden Valley Subdivision, Val Caron (PL2025‑77) – carried
• Approved amendment of conditions for Vintage Green Subdivision, Sudbury (PL2025‑78) – carried
• Approved Community Improvement Plan applications for 296 & 298 Larch Street and for 416 Melvin Avenue (PL2025‑79, PL2025‑80, PL2025‑81) – carried

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will hear managers' reports, including a recommendation on a Wellness Coordinator pilot project aimed at supporting the psychological health of paramedics. The meeting also includes informational updates on the 2024 Paramedic Services land ambulance review, the 2024 Point‑in‑Time homelessness count, Community Paramedicine projects, and the Fire Services Camp Molly program. The committee will consider the wellness coordinator recommendation and discuss the presented reports.

• Wellness Coordinator Pilot Project – recommendation to support paramedic psychological health
• 2024 Paramedic Services Land Ambulance Service Review Results – informational report
• 2024 Point in Time (PiT) Count – Homelessness – informational report
• Community Paramedicine Projects Update – May 2025 – informational report
• Greater Sudbury Fire Services – Camp Molly 2025 – informational report

The Community and Emergency Services Committee approved resolution CES2025-15. The resolution directs Greater Sudbury staff to prepare a business case for a full‑time Wellness Coordinator for Paramedic Services in the 2026‑2027 budget. The role will focus on mental‑health programs and support for Paramedic Services staff. No other motions or decisions were taken.

• Approved resolution CES2025-15 to develop Wellness Coordinator business case (carried)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will review manager reports on the MR80 Corridor Study (Desmarais Road to Notre Dame Avenue) and updated road safety projects for 2025. It will receive updates on the Ash Tree Removal and New Tree Replanting Project and the March 2025 winter control activities. The committee will consider a motion directing staff to prepare a report by October 2025 on a pilot project to improve snow removal in cul‑de‑sacs, to be funded from the winter control reserve. Routine items such as public comments and correspondence will also be addressed.

• MR80 Corridor Study Review – Desmarais Road to Notre Dame Avenue
• Road Safety Projects 2025 – Updated Report
• Member motion: pilot project to enhance snow removal in cul‑de‑sacs (report due Oct 2025, funded from winter control reserve)
• Ash Tree Removal and New Tree Replanting Project Update – 2025
• Winter Control Update – March 2025

The Operations Committee carried three resolutions to implement a pedestrian crossover at Desmarais Road and to lower speed limits on two sections of M.R. 80. It also approved the updated 2025 Road Safety project list. A motion to study a snow‑removal pilot in cul‑de‑sacs was defeated.

• Approved pedestrian crossover at Desmarais Road to M.R. 80 (Carried)
• Reduced speed limit on M.R. 80 from Frost Avenue to Gatien Avenue to 70 km/h (Carried)
• Reduced speed limit on M.R. 80 from Gatien Avenue to 60 m west of Glenn Street to 60 km/h (Carried)
• Approved updated 2025 Road Safety project list (Carried)
• Defeated motion to study a snow‑removal pilot project for cul‑de‑sacs (Defeated)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider items from a closed session on Event Centre negotiations and a litigation matter, then review several manager reports. These reports include an affordable housing application for 120 Fairview Avenue, an employment‑land application for 38 Westhill Court, a Blue Box recycling transition update, and funding proposals to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund. The committee will also consider a motion directing staff to report on revising the city’s $663,191 annual community grant program by October 2025. Additional informational reports on the 2024 investment performance and the 2025 debt repayment limit will be received.

• Motion to review and revise the $663,191 annual community grants program, with staff report due Oct 2025
• Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan application for 120 Fairview Avenue – 38 new affordable units
• Employment Land Community Improvement Plan application for 38 Westhill Court
• Blue Box Transition update – changes to yellow‑box recycling and projected financial savings
• NOHFC Community Enhancement Program – funding proposals for arena enhancement and playground revitalization

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several community improvement plans, including affordable housing, employment land, and a business case for non‑residential recycling. It also approved funding for an arena enhancement ($538,674) and a playground revitalization ($829,000) through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund. Staff were directed to report on revising the annual grant program by October 2025.

• Approved Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan for Sudbury Peace Tower Housing Inc. (CARRIED)
• Approved Employment Land Community Improvement Plan for 38 Westhill Court (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to prepare a business case for subsidizing the yellow box recycling program (CARRIED)
• Approved $538,674 arena enhancement project funding via NOHFC (CARRIED)
• Approved $829,000 playground revitalization project funding via NOHFC (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to report on revising the annual grant program by October 2025 (CARRIED)

City Council Meeting

City Council will consider amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit medium and high-density residential developments city-wide. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding a property on Larch Street and a discussion on shipping container regulations.

• Official Plan Amendment No.142 to permit medium density residential development in Town Centre designations
• Zoning amendment to permit medium and high-density residential development in commercial zones
• Hosting Agreement with Ontario Ministry of Sport for the 2025 Ontario 55+ Games
• Rezoning of 0 Montee Genereux, Chelmsford to permit a 5-unit street townhouse
• Rezoning of Municipal Road 4, Whitefish to permit a pit and quarry use

The council moved to a closed session to consider a land acquisition on Larch Street, then deferred the matter. It adopted the March 2025 minutes of the Planning, Nominating, and City Council committees. The council approved an amendment to Zoning By‑law 2010‑100Z to allow shipping containers as accessory uses. It also passed a series of by‑laws, including a hosting agreement for the 2025 Ontario 55+ Games and several grant authorizations, and carried a motion urging provincial action on freshwater pollution.

• Moved to Closed Session for Larch Street land item (CC2025‑96, carried)
• Adopted Planning Committee minutes of March 24, 2025 (consent agenda, carried)
• Adopted Nominating Committee minutes of March 25, 2025 (consent agenda, carried)
• Adopted City Council minutes of March 25, 2025 (consent agenda, carried)
• Approved amendment to Zoning By‑law 2010‑100Z to permit shipping containers (CC2025‑101, carried)
• Passed By‑laws 2025‑80 to 2025‑93Z, including hosting agreement for 2025 Ontario 55+ Games (CC2025‑102, carried)
• Waived reading and carried motion for provincial action on freshwater pollution (CC2025‑103, carried)

Special City Council Meeting

Greater Sudbury City Council will hold a special meeting to receive the Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation's Annual General Meeting report. The meeting will temporarily suspend standard rules to facilitate this discussion.

• Temporary suspension of rules of procedure for Housing Corporation portion
• Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting
• Meeting held at Tom Davies Square

The council approved a resolution (CC2025-95) to temporarily suspend the City of Greater Sudbury Procedure By-law 2019-50 for the housing corporation portion of the agenda, passing by a two‑thirds majority. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also carried.

• Resolution CC2025-95 to suspend procedural rules for housing agenda – carried by two‑thirds majority
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – carried

City Council Meeting

The City of Greater Sudbury Council will review a closed‑session item, adopt routine minutes, and consider a consent agenda. The meeting will include updates on capital construction and community programs, and will vote on a series of by‑laws covering deputy mayor appointments, grant authorizations, development agreements, and a $3.1 million gas‑tax funding agreement for the public‑transportation program.

• By‑law 2025‑61: Authorize a Dedicated Gas Tax Letter Agreement delivering approximately $3.1 million for transit operating costs and capital projects
• By‑law 2025‑58: Approve a Development Cost Sharing Agreement with Dalron Construction Ltd. for Remington Road (Regent St to Algonquin Rd)
• By‑law 2025‑54: Authorize grants from the Healthy Community Initiative Fund for various wards
• By‑law 2025‑51: Appoint two Deputy Mayors for the term ending 14 Nov 2026
• By‑law 2025‑50: Confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of 29 Apr 2025

The council moved into closed session to consider litigation and personal‑matter items (CC2025-78). It approved the three‑year Community Home Improvement and Resilience Program (CHIRP) for 2026‑2028 (CC2025-79). The council adopted a series of consent‑agenda items, appointed Angela Recollet to the Board of Health, and passed By‑laws 2025‑50 through 2025‑61, including a by‑law authorizing approximately $3.1 million of dedicated gas‑tax funding for transit (CC2025-94).

• Moved to Closed Session for litigation and personal‑matter items (CC2025-78) – Carried
• Approved CHIRP program for 2026‑2028 (CC2025-79) – Carried
• Altered agenda order to address Item 18 before Item 9 – Carried by two‑thirds
• Altered agenda order to place Item 13.2 after Item 9.1 – Carried by two‑thirds
• Adopted Consent Agenda items (CC2025-80 and related committee resolutions) – Carried
• Appointed Angela Recollet as Indigenous citizen representative to Board of Health (CC2025-93) – Carried
• Read and passed By‑laws 2025‑50 to 2025‑61, including gas‑tax funding for transit (CC2025-94) – Carried

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will vote to move to a Closed Session to address pending acquisition or disposition of land on Long Lake Road in Sudbury and Fergus Avenue in Val Therese. After the Closed Session, the committee will hear public submissions on rezoning proposals for 3441 Highway 144 and a zoning by‑law amendment for 0 Keith Avenue and 0 Pinellas Road, both in Chelmsford. Additional items include declarations of surplus land for affordable‑housing and industrial‑park purposes, and a request to rename Covington Crescent to Carrington Drive in the Scenic View subdivision.

• Resolution to move to Closed Session for Long Lake Road and Fergus Avenue land matters
• Public hearing: rezoning of 3441 Highway 144, Chelmsford
• Public hearing: zoning by‑law amendment for 0 Keith Avenue & 0 Pinellas Road, Chelmsford
• Declaration of surplus land on White Road, Lively for addition to the Affordable Housing Land Bank
• Street‑name change request: Covington Crescent to Carrington Drive in Scenic View subdivision

The committee moved to closed session to consider two land acquisition matters and then approved zoning amendments for 3441 Highway 144 and 0 Keith Avenue. It also directed staff to pursue a five‑year TVO tower license renewal and the sale of part of unopened Fergus Avenue, with proceeds to the Capital Financing Reserve Fund. Additional actions included surplus‑land declarations, a street renaming, and refinements to the Employment Land Community Improvement Plan.

• Moved to closed session for land acquisition matters (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 3441 Highway 144, Chelmsford (5 to 0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 0 Keith Avenue & 0 Pinellas Road, Chelmsford (5 to 0)
• Directed staff to present by‑law for TVO license renewal (carried)
• Directed staff to present by‑law for sale of part of unopened Fergus Avenue, proceeds to Capital Financing Reserve Fund (carried)
• Declared surplus land north of White Road, Lively and added to Affordable Housing Land Bank (carried)
• Approved renaming of Covington Crescent to Carrington Drive (carried)
• Directed staff to refine and implement the Employment Land Community Improvement Plan (carried)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will hear updates on the 2025 street‑sweeping program and the Complete Streets design guidelines. It will consider a recommendation on which road‑safety projects to fund using revenue from the Automated Speed Enforcement program. The committee will also receive updates on the Transportation Demand Management community grant program, winter maintenance activities, and other presentations.

• 2025 Street Sweeping Program update (presentation by Dan Thibeault)
• Complete Streets Design Guidelines – Transportation Network Design and Operational Impacts report
• Road Safety Projects 2025 recommendation for funding from Automated Speed Enforcement revenue
• Transportation Demand Management Community Grant Program 2025 update
• Winter Control Update – February 2025

The Operations Committee approved the 2025 Road Safety project list. Council directed staff to fund $83,009 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve – Committed and an additional $500,000 from the same reserve – Uncommitted. The amendment also required a report on the use of the extra funding to be presented at the May 21, 2025 meeting. The amendment removing the analyst position business‑case paragraph was carried.

• Amended resolution to remove analyst position paragraph (carried)
• Approved funding of $83,009 from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve – Committed for road safety projects (carried)
• Approved additional funding of $500,000 from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve – Uncommitted for road safety projects (carried)
• Directed staff to present a report on the additional funding at the May 21, 2025 Operations Committee meeting (carried)

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee is meeting to discuss the progress of the Playground Revitalization Project and review Healthy Community Initiative fund applications. The body will also consider a motion regarding the future of the closed Fire Station 15 property.

• Healthy Community Initiative fund requests for capital over $10,000 and grants over $1,000
• Playground Revitalization Project update including 2025 site locations and a naming request
• Motion to request a report on costs and risks to demolish and remediate Fire Station 15 at 3064 Leduc Avenue for a future park
• 2024 Paramedic Services response times report
• Safe Harbour House Emergency Shelter Program update

The committee approved several items, including routine management reports and Healthy Community Initiative Fund grants. It named the VLA Playground equipment area “The Wilkin Family Play Area” and changed the Playground Revitalization Project scope to replace the Onaping Tot Lot with a Levack site. The council also directed staff to report on the costs and risks of demolishing Fire Station 15 and retaining the property for future park use.

• Approved Consent Agenda item 4.1.1 (Routine Management Reports) – carried
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests and directed a by‑law to authorize the grants – carried
• Approved naming of VLA Playground equipment area as “The Wilkin Family Play Area” – carried
• Approved change of scope of Playground Revitalization Project to replace Onaping Tot Lot with Levack playground site – carried
• Approved request for staff report on demolition, remediation, and future park use of Fire Station 15 property – carried

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear a presentation by BMA Management Consulting on an updated Water Wastewater Long Range Financial Plan. It will consider recommendations on the Non‑Union Salary Administration Policy, the Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan, and the 2025 Property Tax Policy. The committee will also review cost‑sharing and development‑charge credit applications for the Jack Nicholas Business and Innovation Subdivision Street “C”.

• Water Wastewater Long Range Financial Plan – recommendation to update plan per Ontario Regulation 453/07
• Non‑Union Salary Administration Policy – recommendation as directed by resolution FA2024-25
• Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan Review – proposed program and area changes
• 2025 Property Tax Policy – recommendations on tax policy choices for 2025 bills
• Jack Nicholas Business and Innovation Subdivision Street “C” Cost Sharing and Development Charge Credit Applications

The Finance and Administration Committee moved to a closed session for confidential items and deferred the water‑wastewater long‑range financial plan to the June meeting. It approved non‑union salary benchmarking, directed a public hearing on the Community Improvement Plan, and adopted new property tax ratios along with capping and clawback tools. The committee also approved a $2.87 M cost‑sharing agreement for Street “C” and voted to withdraw from MBNCanada and the World Council on City Data.

• Moved to Closed Session for confidential items (FA2025-09) – carried
• Deferred Water Wastewater Long Range Financial Plan to June 17, 2025 – carried
• Approved revised non‑union salary benchmarking list (FA2025-10) – carried
• Directed staff to hold public hearing on Community Improvement Plan (FA2025-11) – carried; amendment to add specific project areas defeated
• Approved property tax ratios for all classes (FA2025-12) – carried
• Approved tax capping and clawback tools, including a 10% cap (FA2025-13) – carried
• Approved cost‑sharing agreement for Street “C” with $2,866,296 funded from Capital Financing Reserve (FA2025-14) – carried (9 yeas, 4 nays)
• Approved withdrawal from MBNCanada and World Council on City Data (FA2025-17) – carried

City Council Meeting

Greater Sudbury City Council will confirm the minutes of its April 15, 2025 meeting and consider three zoning by-law amendments. One by-law seeks to legalize a three-unit dwelling on Howey Drive, while another seeks to permit a ten-unit dwelling on Highway 144.

• Confirm proceedings of Council meeting on April 15, 2025
• Amend zoning by-law to legalize three-unit dwelling at 849 Howey Drive
• Amend zoning by-law to permit ten-unit dwelling at 3692 Hwy 144
• Community Safety and Wellbeing Advisory Panel presentation
• Public Health Sudbury and Districts presentation

Council voted to extend the meeting past 9:00 p.m. by a two‑thirds majority. It approved By‑law 2025‑46 and the zoning amendments By‑law 2025‑47Z (rezoning 849 Howey Drive to medium‑density residential) and By‑law 2025‑48Z (rezoning 3692 HWY 144 to permit ten dwelling units). The meeting was adjourned at 9:39 p.m.

• Extended meeting past 9:00 p.m. (carried by two‑thirds)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑46 to confirm council proceedings (carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑47Z rezoning 849 Howey Drive to R3(107) medium‑density residential (carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑48Z rezoning 3692 HWY 144 to allow ten dwelling units (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:39 p.m. (carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will vote to move to a closed session to discuss two pending land acquisition matters on Edison Road in Falconbridge and Birmingham Drive in Sudbury. Public hearings will be held on rezoning applications for 1836 Yorkshire Drive in Val Caron and 0 Montée Généreux in Chelmsford. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including extensions of zoning approvals and declarations of surplus land. Managers will present reports on residential parking standards and zoning by‑law updates.

• Resolution to move to Closed Session for land acquisitions on Edison Road (Falconbridge) and Birmingham Drive (Sudbury)
• Public hearing: rezoning 1836 Yorkshire Drive, Val Caron from RU‑93 Rural Special to R1‑5 Low‑Density Residential
• Public hearing: rezoning 0 Montée Généreux, Chelmsford from R2‑2 to R3(S) Medium‑Density Residential for a 5‑unit townhouse and deeming Lots 12‑14 not part of a registered plan
• Consent agenda: extension of conditional zoning approval for 368 Montague Avenue, Sudbury
• Consent agenda: declaration of surplus land north of Kingsway, Sudbury and addition of part of Grace Street to the Affordable Housing Land Bank

The Planning Committee approved a land transfer that closes unopened Cambridge Crescent and directs a by‑law to sell the property to Timestone Corporation for a nominal price. It also approved zoning by‑law amendments for 1836 Yorkshire Drive (RU 93 to R1‑5) and 0 Montée Généreux (R2‑2 to R3(S)) with specific conditions. Additional items approved included a consent agenda, a one‑year extension of a rezoning application, and amendments to conditions for the Fairlane Subdivision draft approval.

• PL2025-39: Moved to Closed Session for land acquisition matters – CARRIED
• PL2025-40: Approved zoning amendment for 1836 Yorkshire Drive, changing from RU (93) to R1‑5 – YEAS 5, NAYS 0
• PL2025-41: Approved zoning amendment for 0 Montée Généreux, changing from R2‑2 to R3(S) with site‑specific provisions – YEAS 5, NAYS 0
• PL2025-42: Approved deeming by‑law for Lots 12‑14, Plan 53M‑1420 – YEAS 5, NAYS 0
• PL2025-43: Closed unopened Cambridge Crescent, declared surplus, and directed staff to transfer land to Timestone Corporation – CARRIED
• PL2025-44: Approved consent agenda items 10.1.1‑10.1.8 – CARRIED
• PL2025-45: Approved one‑year extension of rezoning application File #751‑6/22‑13 – CARRIED
• PL2025-46: Directed amendment of conditions for Fairlane Subdivision draft approval – CARRIED

City Council Meeting

The City Council will adopt a series of by‑laws, including a rezoning of 363 York Street from Institutional to M1(49) to permit a Car Club development. It will also consider a new multi‑residential property tax subclass, award the Junction Creek Reconstruction and Reprofiling contract, and review amendments to the zoning by‑law for shipping containers. Additional items include the Urban Forest Master Plan presentation and an enhanced tax deferral program for older adult and disabled homeowners.

• By‑law 2025‑44Z rezoning 363 York Street (Anin Holdings Inc.) from Institutional to M1(49) for a Car Club
• Tender award for Junction Creek Reconstruction and Reprofiling (DMAF) project
• Consideration of a new Multi‑Residential Property (Municipal Reduction) Tax Subclass
• Proposed amendments to the Zoning By‑law regarding shipping containers
• Enhanced Tax Deferral Program for older adult and disabled homeowners

The council approved the consent agenda items covering committee resolutions and adopted several committee minutes. It moved to a closed session (12‑1 vote) and later approved the Urban Forest Master Plan, a new multi‑residential tax subclass, additional funding for the Junction Creek project, an enhanced tax‑deferral program for seniors and disabled homeowners, and a package of by‑laws (2025‑37 to 2025‑44Z). The regulation of shipping containers was deferred.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 4.1.1‑4.2.8 (all carried)
• Moved to Closed Session to address solicitor‑client privileged matter (12 yeas, 1 nay)
• Approved Urban Forest Master Plan and implementation plan (carried)
• Directed staff to draft a 0% multi‑residential property tax subclass (carried)
• Approved additional $7.1 M funding for Junction Creek Improvements (carried)
• Deferred Regulation of Shipping Containers (deferred)
• Directed implementation of enhanced tax‑deferral program for older adult and disabled homeowners (carried)
• Read and passed By‑laws 2025‑37 to 2025‑44Z (carried)

Nominating Committee Meeting

The Nominating Committee will hear a report on appointing citizens to the newly established Youth Advisory Panel and to fill vacancies on the Accessibility Advisory Panel, the Older Adult Advisory Panel, and the Greater Sudbury Public Library Board. The report includes the appointment procedure and references applications submitted separately. The committee will also consider routine items such as call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, managers' reports, members' motions, civic petitions, and a question period.

• Appointments to Youth Advisory Panel (newly established)
• Appointments to fill vacancy on Accessibility Advisory Panel
• Appointments to fill vacancy on Older Adult Advisory Panel
• Appointments to Greater Sudbury Public Library Board
• Members' Motions (topic not specified)

The Nominating Committee approved appointments to the Youth Advisory Panel for wards 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12, each for a term ending November 14, 2026. It also appointed members to the Accessibility Advisory Panel, the Older Adult Advisory Panel, and the Greater Sudbury Public Library Board. All listed resolutions were carried.

• Appointed Tehilah Emeyazia as Ward 2 Youth Advisory Panel representative (Carried)
• Appointed Adonia Adeyemi as Ward 3 Youth Advisory Panel representative (Carried)
• Appointed Tamyra Matchinyatsimbi as Ward 4 Youth Advisory Panel representative (Carried)
• Appointed Samuel Sweet as Ward 5 Youth Advisory Panel representative (Carried)
• Appointed Alexandre Desjardins as Ward 6 Youth Advisory Panel representative (Carried)
• Appointed Caileigh Crabbe as Ward 7 Youth Advisory Panel representative (Carried)
• Appointed Joanna Adefioye as Ward 8 Youth Advisory Panel representative (Carried)
• Appointed Colette Julien Leclair to the Accessibility Advisory Panel (Carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The committee will hold public hearings on four development applications: rezoning 944 Falconbridge Road to a high‑density residential zone for a five‑storey, 52‑unit building; a subdivision at 0 Laura Street, Hanmer for 125 single‑detached lots; a subdivision at 0 Birmingham Drive for 26 residential lots supporting 81‑86 units; and amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law to increase housing in mixed‑use areas. A closed session will consider a proposed acquisition or disposition of land on Lorraine Street. Routine items such as the consent agenda, management reports, and updates on the Downtown Sudbury Master Plan and Housing Needs Assessment will also be addressed.

• Rezoning 944 Falconbridge Road from C2(74) General Commercial to R4‑S High Density Residential for 52 units
• Subdivision plan for 0 Laura Street, Hanmer to create 125 single‑detached lots
• Subdivision plan for 0 Birmingham Drive to create 26 residential lots for 81‑86 units
• Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments to increase housing in mixed‑use development
• Closed session resolution on proposed acquisition/disposition of land on Lorraine St

The committee approved four key resolutions: an Official Plan amendment for Falconbridge Developments Inc. (3‑2 vote), a zoning by‑law amendment for the same development (3‑2 vote) with site‑specific conditions, a zoning by‑law amendment for 0 Laura Street, Hanmer (5‑0 vote) with conditions, and a draft plan of subdivision for 0 Laura Street, Hanmer (5‑0 vote) with conditions. The meeting also moved to closed session for a land acquisition matter and allowed Councillor Sizer to participate in discussions.

• Approved Official Plan amendment for Falconbridge Developments Inc. (PL2025-28) – yeas 3, nays 2
• Approved Zoning By‑law amendment for Falconbridge Developments Inc. (PL2025-29) – yeas 3, nays 2, with front‑yard, parking and height conditions
• Approved Zoning By‑law amendment for 0 Laura Street, Hanmer (PL2025-30) – yeas 5, nays 0, with survey, setback and holding‑symbol conditions
• Approved draft plan of subdivision for 0 Laura Street, Hanmer (PL2025-31) – yeas 5, nays 0, with multiple development‑approval conditions
• Moved to closed session for land acquisition on Lorraine St (PL2025-27) – carried
• Allowed Councillor Sizer to take part in discussion – carried
• Waived reading of resolutions (PL2025-28, PL2025-29, PL2025-30, PL2025-31) – carried
• Recessed the committee at 2:23 p.m. and reconvened at 2:33 p.m. – procedural

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee met on March 18 2025 to consider several items. It will receive a report and recommendation on the cost‑sharing and development‑charge credit applications submitted by Kingsway Employment District Inc. for the construction of Street C in the Jack Nicholas Business and Innovation Subdivision, extending from Kingsway Boulevard to the subdivision’s north limit. Members will consider a motion asking staff to prepare a business case for increasing each councillor’s annual office expense budget, currently $9,180, for the 2026 budget cycle. Additional items include the appointment of the committee’s chair and vice‑chair, a fourth‑quarter performance update for the chief administrative officer, a treasurer’s report on council expenses for 2024, and information on 2025 community‑grant allocations.

• Cost‑sharing and development‑charge credit applications for Street C (Jack Nicholas Business and Innovation Subdivision) submitted by Kingsway Employment District Inc.
• Motion to have staff present a business case to increase councillors’ office expense budgets (currently $9,180) for the 2026 budget.
• Appointment of Chair and Vice‑Chair of the Finance and Administration Committee for term ending Nov 14 2026.
• Presentation of 2024 fourth‑quarter CAO performance update and 2025 performance objectives.
• Treasurer’s report on remuneration and expenses paid to council members and appointees for 2024.

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to determine the election procedure for the Committee Chair and Vice-Chair for the term ending November 14, 2026. The body will also review a forthcoming report and recommendation regarding a performance audit of Capital Project Management and Procurement Processes.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for the term ending November 14, 2026
• Performance Audit of Capital Project Management and Procurement Processes

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2025 term, consider an eight-year waste collection contract with optional extensions, and approve a list of road safety projects funded by automated speed enforcement revenue.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair – Operations Committee 2025
• Waste Collection Contract Term (8 years with 2 optional 1-year extensions)
• Road Safety Projects 2025 (funded by Automated Speed Enforcement Program)
• Roads Asset Management Plan Update
• Winter Control Update – January 2025

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will review Healthy Community Initiative fund applications, hear a presentation on the IamResponding app, and recommend the appointment of a new chair and vice‑chair. It will consider adopting the GOVA Transit Zero Emission Transition Plan and a sole‑source agreement for Housing First Intensive Case Management Services. A motion will also direct staff to prepare a business case for a new playground in Wanup for the 2026 budget.

• Healthy Community Initiative Fund Applications – capital requests over $10,000 and grant requests over $1,000
• Recommendation to adopt the GOVA Transit Zero Emission Transition Plan
• Sole‑source agreement with Centre de Santé Communautaire du Grand Sudbury for Housing First Intensive Case Management Services (one‑year term)
• Motion to prepare a business case for a Wanup playground on City‑owned parcel Cleland CON 2, LOT 12
• Report on options and estimated costs for transit service to Villa St. Gabriel Villa

City Council Meeting

The Sudbury City Council will hear presentations from community groups on safety and wellbeing, including the Community Safety and Wellbeing Advisory Panel and local health agencies. The agenda also includes members' motions, civic petitions, and a question period. No specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Community Safety and Wellbeing – City Programs presentation
• Community Delegations – Community Safety and Wellbeing
• Members' Motions
• Civic Petitions
• Question Period

CAO Recruitment Committee

The CAO Recruitment Committee will meet at 4:00 p.m. on February 19, 2025. After the call to order and roll call, the committee will move to a closed session to address a personal‑matter issue involving the CAO recruitment process, as allowed under the Municipal Act. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Resolution to move to closed session to discuss a personal‑matter issue in the CAO recruitment process

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to discuss updates to density maximums in the City's Official Plan. The body will also consider several land-use applications, including garden suite extensions and new lot creations.

• Official Plan Densities Housekeeping Amendment regarding density maximums
• Public hearing for a three-year temporary use by-law extension for a garden suite at 754 Montée Principale, Chelmsford
• Consent referral to create one new residential lot at 390 Marier Street, Azilda
• Consent referral to create one new rural lot at 1293 Dew Drop Road
• Extension requests for zoning approvals at 10 Willow Street, Wahnapitae and 401 Joanette Road, Chelmsford

City Council Meeting

City Council will review a tender award for window and door replacements at 1960 Paris Street and provide updates on the Cultural Hub and Event Centre projects. The body will also vote on multiple grants for arts, health, and community organizations and consider rezoning for rural residential lots on CKSO Road.

• Tender award for $3,000,000 to replace windows and doors at 1960 Paris Street
• Grant of $1,000,000 to City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation for economic development
• Grant of $375,000 to Nickel District Conservation Authority for its capital budget
• Grant of $260,000 to La place des arts du Grand Sudbury for operational costs
• Rezoning of lands on CKSO Road from Open Space to Low Density Residential One for seven new lots

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will review winter maintenance activities and a snow clearing map update. The body is also considering a motion to study the addition of protected left-hand turn signals at two intersections on MR 35.

• Proposed traffic study for MR 35 at Montée Principale and Marier Street
• Winter Control Update report for December 2024
• Presentation on the Snow Clearing Activities Interactive Map

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will consider a non‑competitive purchase of 74 Automated External Defibrillators for public transit as part of the 2024‑2027 capital budget. It will review recommendations for Advanced Care Paramedic training and staffing levels. A motion seeks to pilot a service level increase on GOVA Route 106 to serve Valleyview Drive and Belisle Drive from April 19 to November 28, 2025, at a cost of $23,870, with a future business case for permanent service. The committee will also receive a quarterly report on Pioneer Manor operations.

• Non‑competitive purchase of 74 Automated External Defibrillators for transit (capital budget 2024‑2027)
• Recommendation on Advanced Care Paramedic training and staffing strategies
• Pilot service level increase on GOVA Route 106 to Valleyview Drive and Belisle Drive, $23,870 cost, April‑Nov 2025
• Presentation of Pioneer Manor 2024 4th‑quarter report
• Managers' reports and routine agenda items

Planning Committee Meeting

The committee will first hold a closed session to consider a proposed acquisition of land on Black Lake Road in Lively. It will then conduct public hearings on three planning applications: a rezoning at 0 Fieldstone Drive to allow three 9‑storey rental towers with 108 units each, including 36 affordable units; a temporary use extension at 7379 Highway 17 West for a garden suite lasting three years; and a rezoning at 363 York Street to permit a car club. Any resolutions from the closed session will be considered before the meeting adjourns.

• Closed session resolution on proposed acquisition of land at Black Lake Road, Lively
• Public hearing: 0 Fieldstone Drive – rezoning to permit three 9‑storey rental buildings (108 units each, 36 affordable)
• Public hearing: 7379 Highway 17 West – temporary use extension for a garden suite (3‑year term)
• Public hearing: 363 York Street – rezoning to allow development of a car club

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss recommendations for the 2024 external audit and the audit plans for 2025 and 2026. The body will also review reports on cash handling and purchasing card audits.

• 2024 External Audit Planning Report
• Audit Plans for 2025 and 2026
• Audit of Cash Handling Processes in the Greater Sudbury Public Library
• Purchasing Card Audit
• Status Report on the Wrongdoing Hotline (June 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is reviewing a draft for a new Community Improvement Plan and a proposal for public consultation. The body is also considering cost sharing and development charge credits for a road extension.

• 2025 Community Improvement Plan Review and proposed public consultation
• Remington Road extension from Regent Street to Algonquin Road cost sharing and development charge credit applications by Dalron Construction Limited
• 2024 Third Quarter Statement of Council Expenses
• Information regarding the City's application to the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will receive presentations on the Roads Asset Management Plan and the Traffic Signal System Renewal Project. The body will also consider a motion to rename the Solid Waste Advisory Panel.

• Roads Asset Management Plan presentation by AECOM
• Traffic Signal System Renewal Project update by David Knutson
• Proposed renaming of the Solid Waste Advisory Panel to the Waste Reduction Advisory Panel
• Winter Control Update report for November 2024

City Council Meeting

City Council will consider resolutions from the CAO Recruitment, Operations, Planning, and Community and Emergency Services committees. The body will also review several board appointments and an update on the iCARE Occupational Health and Safety project.

• By-law 2025-02: Implementation of annual user fee increases and changes from Budget 2025
• By-law 2025-03: Development Cost Sharing Agreement with Conseil-Scolaire Catholique du Nouvel-Ontario for a multi-use path along MR80
• Closed session regarding labour relations and negotiations with CLAC
• Appointments to the Downtown Sudbury BIA Board, Conservation Sudbury Board, and Greater Sudbury Public Library Board
• Appointment of a Council member to the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will consider a by‑law amendment to permit R3‑1 medium‑density residential uses within the Institutional zone. It will also hold public hearings on several rezoning and official plan amendment applications, including 58 Jacobson Drive, Rockwood Drive Vintage Green Subdivision, and 1434 Gennings Street. Additional items include recommendations to declare surplus properties and land. All items will be discussed and voted on during the meeting.

• Institutional As‑of‑Right Zoning By‑law Amendment to allow R3‑1 uses in Institutional zones
• 58 Jacobson Drive, Lively – rezoning to permit retail use of existing building for three years
• Rockwood Drive Vintage Green Subdivision – rezoning and redraft of existing draft plan
• 1434 Gennings Street, Sudbury – Official Plan Amendment to create one new residential lot
• 410 Panache Lake Road (MR 10), Whitefish – declaration of surplus property

CAO Recruitment Committee

The CAO Recruitment Committee met on January 8, 2025 in Committee Room C-12. After the call to order and roll call, the committee considered a resolution to move to a closed session to address a personal matter related to the CAO recruitment process, as permitted under the Municipal Act, 2001. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

• Resolution to move to a closed session on a personal matter in the CAO recruitment process
• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Adjournment