Sudbury District public meetings in 2023

City Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main substantive item is consideration of resolutions from the Finance and Administration Committee meetings of December 12, 18, and 19, 2023, which will be posted online after the meeting. The rest of the agenda consists of standard items like call to order, declarations of interest, members' motions, and question period.

• Consideration of Finance and Administration Committee resolutions (Dec 12, 18, 19, 2023)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is holding a routine meeting on December 19, 2023, with a standard procedural agenda. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed beyond the usual meeting formalities.

• Continuation of the Finance & Administration Committee meeting of December 18, 2023

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will review the second part of the 2024-2025 budget. The discussion includes a summary of remaining budget portions and resolutions required to approve and implement business plans.

• Finalization of the 2024-2025 Budget - Part 2 of 2

City Council Meeting

This City Council meeting scheduled for December 18, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment, with no substantive business listed.

• Meeting cancelled

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is reviewing recommendations from the Auditor General regarding grant processes and infrastructure planning. The meeting also includes a report on an investigation into allegations of corruption in Engineering Services.

• 2023 External Audit Planning Report
• Audit of the Annual Review Process for Various Grants
• Performance Audit of the Infrastructure Capital Planning Division
• Investigation of Allegations of Corruption in Engineering Services
• Audit Plans for 2024 and 2025

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss and recommend on the 2024-2025 budget finalization, including resolutions for service partners and water/wastewater services. They will also review the Enterprise Asset Management Plan, a French Language Services Policy update, and receive a presentation on the Public Health Sudbury & Districts budget. The meeting includes a closed session for budget, land, and lease negotiations.

• 2024-2025 budget finalization - Part 1 of 2, covering three service partners and Water and Wastewater Services
• Enterprise Asset Management Plan (2023) recommendation
• French Language Services Policy review and draft revised policy
• Public Health Sudbury & Districts 2024/2025 budget presentation
• Closed session items: 2024-2025 budget, leases of city facilities, and property on Durham Street

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss routine management reports, a presentation on active transportation, a referred item on a protected left turn, a member's motion on parking review, and an information update on pothole patching. Items include potential parking restrictions on Field Street and a review of on-street parking on Emile Street in Chelmsford.

• Parking restrictions along a section of Field Street, Sudbury
• 2023 Active Transportation Annual Report with recommended bylaw amendments for cycling infrastructure
• Update on protected left turn phase at Lasalle Boulevard and 901 Lasalle Boulevard/Lasalle Court Mall westbound
• Motion to review on-street parking restrictions on Emile Street in Chelmsford
• Pothole study update on patching methods and All-In-One Pothole Patching Machine

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee is meeting to decide on Healthy Community Initiative funding requests, amendments to the Emergency Management Program and Response Plan By-law, and a motion to study off-leash and vicious dog attack penalties. They will also receive informational updates on mental health programs, Pioneer Manor, and volunteer firefighter service levels.

• Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications requiring Council approval for capital requests over $10,000 and grants over $1,000
• Amendments to By-law 2011-162 (Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan)
• Motion to direct staff to consult other jurisdictions on off-leash and vicious dog attack deterrents and penalties, report to Operations Committee by Q1 2024
• Community Safety Department Mental Health Programs Update 2023
• Pioneer Manor 2023 3rd Quarter Report

Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee

The Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the project team summarizing results from the research and engagement phase. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Presentation by Renee Higgins of Data, Analytics and Change division on research and engagement results

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council meets to consider a Municipal Housing Pledge targeting 3,800 new homes by 2031, receive the first phase of an Aquatic Service and Facility Review, and vote on several zoning by-laws. The agenda also includes routine consent items, committee reports, and information-only updates on firefighter certification and 2024 tax billing.

• Municipal Housing Pledge: 3,800 new homes by 2031, due to Province by Dec 15
• Aquatic Service and Facility Review – Phase One Report presentation
• Zoning by-law 2023-191Z: expand salvage yard at 265 Bodson Drive (Ranger Wrecking)
• Zoning by-law 2023-192Z: add commercial uses, veterinary clinic at 98 Edmund Street
• Zoning by-law 2023-193Z: crisis residence (12 rooms) at 210 Lloyd Street

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on two items: a proposal to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to allow candle manufacturing, accessory retail, and a commercial kitchen at 240 Regional Road 24, Lively, and an amendment to the Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan. The committee will also consider several routine consent items, including extensions for conditional zoning and draft plan approvals for subdivisions. A closed session is scheduled to discuss two land acquisition or disposition matters.

• Public hearing: 240 Regional Road 24, Lively – Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for industrial use (candle manufacturing) with accessory retail and food processing plant
• Public hearing: Amendment No. 1 to the Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan
• Consent: 849 Howey Drive – extension of conditional zoning approval
• Consent: Foxborough 2 Subdivision, Garson – 2-year extension of draft plan approval until September 14, 2025
• Consent: Lionsgate Subdivision – 2-year extension of draft plan approval until September 14, 2025; Saddle Creek Subdivision – 3-year extension until November 28, 2026

Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee

The Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to hear presentations from Extendicare Inc. and the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce about their experiences and ideas regarding the city's development services processes. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no motions, addenda, or petitions listed.

• Presentation by Zane Colt and Luis Esteves of Extendicare Inc. on development services processes
• Presentation by Anthony Davis of the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce on development services processes

City Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with a closed session for land acquisition and litigation items, followed by an open session. Council will consider committee resolutions, adopt minutes, receive a Cultural Hub update and an Enterprise Risk Assessment, and vote on a series of by-laws, including several property purchases for the South District project and zoning amendments.

• Purchase of 153 and 161 Brady Street from Golden Grain Bakery Limited for South District project
• Purchase of 211, 219-221 Shaughnessy Street and 170 Van Horne Street for South District project
• Purchase of 212 Minto Street with lease-back to Old Rock Inc.
• Rezoning of 95 Estelle Street to R3-1.D30(34) per Ontario Land Tribunal decision
• Rezoning of 400 Second Avenue North to R4(7) for retirement home expansion

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on three applications: a zoning amendment for a four-unit dwelling at 1073 Stafford Street, a rezoning to recognize an existing six-unit dwelling at 249 Ethelbert Street, and an official plan amendment for the Paquette-Whitson Municipal Drain. The committee will also consider routine items including a draft plan extension for a subdivision on Errington Avenue in Chelmsford and declaring surplus vacant land north of Howey Drive. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a land acquisition or disposition matter regarding Smelter Road in Coniston.

• Zoning amendment for 4-unit dwelling at 1073 Stafford Street
• Rezoning to recognize existing 6-unit dwelling at 249 Ethelbert Street
• Official Plan Amendment 127 for Paquette-Whitson Municipal Drain
• Draft plan extension for Baikinson Land Corp subdivision on Errington Avenue, Chelmsford
• Declaration of surplus vacant land north of Howey Drive

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to hear budget presentations for 2024-2025 from the public library, Conservation Sudbury, and the police services board, plus a general budget overview. It will also consider reports on library reserve funds, short-term rentals, and a paramedic equipment contract. A closed session is scheduled for one labour relations matter.

• 2024/2025 budget presentations from Greater Sudbury Public Library, Conservation Sudbury, and Greater Sudbury Police Services Board
• Library Master Plan Reserve Fund Request to fund library master plan
• Short-Term Rental Review recommendation
• Five-year single source contract with Zoll Medical Canada, Inc. for cardiac monitor-defibrillators for Paramedic Services
• August 2023 Operating Budget Variance Report projecting $5.6 million surplus

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to receive presentations on nighttime construction practices and the 2022 drinking water system performance, and to consider a motion requesting a traffic study at Paul Street, Laurier Street West, and Hollybrook Crescent. Several road safety and speed limit review reports are also on the agenda for information.

• Presentation: Overview of Nighttime Construction in Greater Sudbury
• Presentation: 2022 Drinking Water System Summary Report and Overview
• Motion: Request for Traffic Study of the Intersection of Paul Street at Laurier Street West and Hollybrook Crescent
• Report: Speed Limit Review – Simmons Road – Gordon Lake Road to New Cobden Road
• Report: Road Safety Review on Municipal Road 80 in McCrea Heights

Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee

The Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to hear presentations from four organizations about their experiences with Greater Sudbury's development services processes. The committee will receive input from the Northern Ontario Construction Association, Tulloch Engineering, Preeminent Construction Inc., and the Sudbury Real Estate Board. No decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is focused on gathering stakeholder feedback.

• Presentation by Mark Kivinen, Northern Ontario Construction Association, on development services processes
• Presentation by Kevin Jarus, Tulloch Engineering, on development services processes
• Presentation by Shawn Byrnes, Preeminent Construction Inc., on development services processes
• Presentation by Chris Tammi and Luc Bock, Sudbury Real Estate Board, on development services processes

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, including minutes, by-laws, and reports. Key items include rezoning for a six-storey retirement home on Algonquin Road and a mixed-use development on Bonaventure Drive, plus a report on economic development support and results.

• Rezoning for six-storey retirement home at Algonquin Road (By-law 2023-173Z)
• Rezoning for 34 townhomes, 250-bed long-term care facility, or 144 apartments on Bonaventure Drive, Hanmer (By-law 2023-174Z)
• Grants under Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (By-law 2023-172)
• Healthy Community Initiative Fund grant from Ward 4 (By-law 2023-171)
• Economic Development Support and Results report

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several rezoning applications and land matters. Key items include a proposal to convert a mixed-use building at 325 Annie Street into 12 residential units, a rezoning for a three-unit dwelling on Burton Avenue, and a crisis residence at 210 Lloyd Street. The committee will also handle routine items like extending approvals for the Cavdon Subdivision and declaring surplus land.

• Rezoning to R4(S) at 325 Annie Street to convert a mixed-use building to 12 dwelling units
• Rezoning to R2-3(17) at 0 Burton Avenue for a three-unit multiple dwelling
• Rezoning to permit a crisis residence at 210 Lloyd Street
• Extension of conditional rezoning approvals at 0 Remington Road for two years
• Extension of draft plan approval for Cavdon Subdivision, Lively, until December 31, 2026

Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee

This meeting of the Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee was cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council is meeting to consider routine committee reports, several by-laws, and a contract award for pumper fire trucks. The agenda includes a closed session for land acquisition related to the Event Centre and a police training matter. Council will also hear a presentation on the iCARE occupational health and safety project and receive an update on the Drug Toxicity Crisis Leadership Summit.

• Award of Contract FES23-160 for pumper fire trucks; budget was $750,000 (2022) and $950,000 (2023), but lowest bid exceeded budget; report requests approval for one truck with alternative for two
• By-law 2023-165Z: rezones 633 Notre Dame Avenue West, Azilda to R3(90) to permit an 8-unit row dwelling
• By-law 2023-166Z: rezones 2123-2177 Long Lake Rd & 250 St. Charles Lake Road for automotive service station, convenience store, car wash, restaurants, retail, and drive-throughs, with holding provision H56
• By-laws 2023-159 and 2023-160: remove CIP grant references for 96 Larch Street and 300 Elgin Street
• Closed session for one land acquisition/disposition (Event Centre) and one education/training matter (police services)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding public hearings on two rezoning applications: one to permit a crisis residence at 210 Lloyd Street and another to allow a Phase 2 expansion of a retirement complex at 400 Second Avenue North. The committee will also consider routine items including a road closure on Evergreen Street, an Official Plan Amendment extension for South Bay Road, and a Community Improvement Plan application for 287 Murray Street. A closed session will address two land acquisition or disposition matters.

• Public hearing: rezoning to permit crisis residence at 210 Lloyd Street, Sudbury
• Public hearing: rezoning for Phase 2 expansion of retirement complex at 400 Second Avenue North, Sudbury
• Road closure and surplus land declaration for part of Evergreen Street, Sudbury
• Extension request for conditional approval of Official Plan Amendment for lot creation on South Bay Road, Sudbury
• Community Improvement Plan application for 287 Murray Street, Sudbury

Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee

The Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to hear presentations from five organizations—Starlight Investments, WSP Canada, Tulloch Engineering, Hatch Ltd, and the Sudbury District Law Association—sharing their experiences and ideas about Greater Sudbury's development services processes. The meeting is informational; no votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Starlight Investments (David Chalmers, President, Canadian Residential) on development services processes
• Presentation by WSP Canada (André Bom, Senior Geotechnical Engineer) on development services processes
• Presentation by Tulloch Engineering (Kevin Jarus, Senior Land Use Planner and Project Manager) on development services processes
• Presentation by Hatch Ltd (Josh Lilley, Sudbury Operations Manager; Ben Cortolezzis, Mechanical EIT) on development services processes
• Presentation by Sudbury District Law Association (Andrée Lacroix, Claude Lacroix, James Carpino) on development services processes

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review the CAO's 2023 performance objectives and third-quarter corporate performance, and to consider draft business cases for the 2024-2025 budget. The agenda also includes a closed session for a personal matters item (performance review) and a report on council expenses for the second quarter of 2023.

• 2023 CAO Performance Objectives and Third Quarter Performance report
• 2024 Business Case Report with recommendations for 2024-2025 Budget
• 2023 Second Quarter Statement of Council Expenses
• Closed session for one personal matters item (performance review)

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee is meeting to hear presentations and discuss routine reports. A delegation from CMHA will present on the Rapid Mobilization Team's role in caring for vulnerable populations, and Helpseeker Technologies will present on mapping social infrastructure. The committee will also consider Healthy Community Initiative funding requests and receive an update on the Public Access Defibrillator Program.

• Presentation by Patty MacDonald and Stephanie Lefebvre (CMHA) on the Rapid Mobilization Team
• Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications requiring Council approval for capital requests over $10,000 and grants over $1,000
• Presentation by Helpseeker Technologies on social infrastructure mapping and decision support
• Public Access Defibrillator Program update from Paramedic Services

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the 2023 Waste Collection Participation Study and the third phase of the Solid Waste Management Master Plan update, which focuses on developing options for the city's future waste system. The committee will also receive an update on a requested protected left turn phase at Lasalle Boulevard. No decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and consultative.

• Presentation: 2023 Waste Collection Participation Study
• Presentation: Solid Waste Management Master Plan Update Phase 3 – Pre-consultation
• Update on protected left turn phase at Lasalle Boulevard and 901 Lasalle Boulevard/Lasalle Court Mall westbound

Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee

The Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to hear presentations from four delegations about development services processes and strategies. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine procedural items and informational presentations.

• Presentation by Al McDonald, former Mayor of North Bay, on development services strategies in North Bay
• Presentation by Centreline Architecture on Greater Sudbury development services processes
• Presentation by Bélanger Salach Architecture on Greater Sudbury development services processes
• Presentation by Malette-Goring Inc. on Greater Sudbury development services processes

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning matters, including two public hearings on a garden suite extension and a rezoning for an eight-unit row dwelling, plus consent agenda items on subdivision approvals, surplus land declarations, and a housing as-of-right zoning review. The committee will also discuss best practices for using surplus school properties for housing.

• Public hearing: extend temporary use by-law for garden suite at 613 Ronka Road, Worthington
• Public hearing: rezoning to R3(S) Medium Density Residential Special for 8-unit row dwelling at 633 Notre Dame Street West, Azilda
• Request to extend draft plan approval for Valley Meadows subdivision, Main Street and Donald Street, Val Caron
• Request to create one new rural lot at 352 Skead Road, Garson
• Declarations of surplus land: vacant land on Highway 17 West, Whitefish, and south of Bayview Lane, Sudbury (with land exchange)

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council meets to consider a motion directing the CAO to find $10.5 million in operational efficiencies for the 2024-2025 draft budget, without cutting services or adding fees. Council will also vote on two zoning by-law amendments, a closed session on land for the Event Centre, and receive reports on the GSDC annual report and a new complaints policy.

• Motion to include $10.5M in operational efficiencies in 2024-2025 draft budget, presented by Councillors Parent, Signoretti, Fortin, Labbee, and Montpellier
• By-law 2023-156Z: Rezone surplus residential lot to R3 Medium Density Residential, Highway 69 North, Hanmer (749459 Ontario Limited)
• By-law 2023-157Z: Rezone to R2-2(51) to permit fourth dwelling unit in triplex, 1993-1995 Kenwood Street (Craig Williamson)
• Closed session: Acquisition/disposition of land for Event Centre and confidential info on Greater Sudbury Development Corporation
• By-law 2023-154: Authorize grants from Healthy Community Initiative Fund, various wards

Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee

The Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to receive two presentations: one from Conservation Sudbury on its role in development services, and one from the City of Greater Sudbury on its development services processes and project approach. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no decisions or votes listed.

• Presentation by Carl Jorgensen, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer of Conservation Sudbury, on the role of Conservation Sudbury in development services processes
• Presentation by City of Greater Sudbury Development Services on development services processes and project approach

City Council Meeting

City Council is meeting to consider several major items, including a motion to develop a strategy to end homelessness by 2030, updates on the Greater Sudbury Event Centre and the Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square, and a delegation on bilingualism. Council will also vote on routine committee resolutions, by-laws, and minutes. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential matters related to IT security, land acquisition for the Event Centre, and negotiations with the Community Development Corporation.

• Motion to draft a strategy to end homelessness in Greater Sudbury by 2030, with financial and staffing requirements, due by end of Q1 2024
• Update and future direction report on the Greater Sudbury Event Centre, including facility renewal and district development options
• Update on the Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square, including new Art Gallery of Sudbury, Multicultural and Folk Arts Association, and Central Library branch
• By-law 2023-150 to delegate authority to the CAO to adjust pay structures for most non-union staff
• By-laws 2023-151 and 2023-152 to close and sell part of Old Wanup Road to Timothy Desjardins and Chenelle Teahen

Hearing Committee Meeting

The Hearing Committee is meeting to discuss the process for the Valley Growers Municipal Drain Court of Revision. The agenda includes a report on the court's procedures and timeline. No other substantive items are listed.

• Valley Growers Municipal Drain Court of Revision report and attachments
• Public hearing on the Court of Revision process

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on three rezoning applications, including a six-storey retirement home on Algonquin Road, a mixed industrial/commercial rezoning on Hill Street, and a commercial rezoning on Lorne Street to add residential units. The committee will also review proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to support additional housing, and receive an information report on using surplus school properties for housing.

• Rezoning for six-storey, 150-room retirement home at Algonquin Road, Sudbury
• Rezoning to M1(S) at 257 Hill Street, Wahnapitae for existing business and snow storage
• Rezoning to C2(71) at 983-989 Lorne Street to add five residential units and reduce parking from 30 to 26 spaces
• Housing As-of-Right Zoning Review – proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments
• Information report on best practices for surplus school properties for housing

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will receive a 2024-2025 budget update and consider reports on employment land infrastructure and Community Improvement Plan funding. Members will also debate motions requesting business cases for a paved sports court, a road renewal project, and funding for a disability organization.

• 2024-2025 Budget Update Report
• Employment Land Implementation Strategy with proposed infrastructure schedule
• Community Improvement Plan Funding 2023 Annual Report
• Motion for business case for paved outdoor sports court at O'Connor Playground
• Motion for business case for Phase 2 of MR55/Lorne Street Infrastructure Renewal ($19M estimate)

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to consider a performance audit report on landfill management processes, which includes recommendations. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss security of municipal property (IT systems and data) and a personal matters item regarding a wrongdoing complaint. The open session will handle the audit report and any other business.

• Performance Audit Report of Landfill Management Processes with recommendations
• Closed session on security of municipal property (IT systems and data)
• Closed session on personal matters (wrongdoing complaint)
• Declarations of pecuniary interest
• Question period and public comments

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will consider Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) funding applications, a request to fund design work for the Lively Recreation project, and a motion to study using HCI funds for neighbourhood parks. It will also receive informational reports on HCI finances and Pioneer Manor operations.

• HCI funding requests requiring Council approval (capital over $10,000, grants over $1,000)
• Request to use Capital Financing Reserve Fund for Lively Recreation design work
• Motion to report on HCI-funded neighbourhood parks and recreation improvements for 2024-2027
• HCI Fund 2023 semiannual report (Jan 1 - Jun 30, 2023)
• Pioneer Manor 2023 2nd quarter report

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will consider recommendations on winter sidewalk maintenance service standards, an update on the city's traffic calming policy and rankings, and a plan for winter maintenance of the active transportation network. A member's motion requests a traffic study of Soloy Drive due to speeding concerns. The meeting also includes informational reports on a snow clearing map and winter control/spring cleanup updates.

• Winter sidewalk maintenance service standards options for 2023-2024 winter season
• 2023 Traffic Calming Update with recommendation to amend traffic calming policy
• Active Transportation Winter Maintenance Plan for Nov 1, 2023 to Apr 30, 2024
• Motion to conduct traffic study of Soloy Drive (between Attlee Ave and Beatrice Cres)
• Snow clearing activities interactive map summary

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a closed session on a Durham Street property, adoption of committee minutes, a housing funding disbursement report, zoning by-law amendments, and a motion requesting an Auditor General review of procurement and capital project management. The agenda also includes routine items like the 2024 meeting schedule and by-law readings.

• Closed session on acquisition/disposition of land at Durham Street
• Community Housing Renewal Strategy 2023-2024 and housing program funding disbursement (COCHI, OPHI, COHB)
• By-law 2023-140Z: Rezoning at 476 Montague Avenue to allow two apartment units and shared housing
• By-law 2023-141Z: Rezoning at 678 Bedford Court to create one new residential lot
• Motion requesting Auditor General review of procurement, capital project management, and vendor performance

The council moved to a closed session to consider a Durham Street land acquisition, then returned to open session and approved several planning committee resolutions, the consent agenda, the 2024 meeting schedule, a housing investment plan, nominations to the Source Protection Committee, and a series of by‑laws that amend zoning and adopt new policies. It also requested an Auditor General audit of procurement and capital project management policies. All items were carried, with the addendum by‑law passing by a two‑thirds majority.

• Moved to Closed Session for Durham Street land acquisition (Carried)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2023‑116 to PL2023‑120 (Carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 11.1.1‑11.2.1 (Carried)
• Approved 2024 schedule of council and committee meeting dates (Carried)
• Approved Investment Plan for COCHI, OPHI, and COHB (Carried)
• Nominated Jessica Brunette and Drew MacDonald to Source Protection Committee (Carried)
• Read and passed By‑laws 2023‑137 to 2023‑141Z, including rezoning measures (Carried)
• Requested Auditor General audit of procurement and project‑management policies (Carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider five public hearing items, each involving a recommendation on a rezoning or official plan amendment application. These include a rezoning to fix a split-zoning issue, an extension of a temporary use by-law for a garden suite, an official plan amendment for new rural residential lots, and two rezoning applications to legalize existing additional dwelling units.

• Rezoning to R1-1(6) at 2115 South Bay Road to fix split-zoning from a court-issued vesting order
• Extension of temporary use by-law for a garden suite at 163 Niemi Road, Lively
• Official plan amendment to create 3 new rural residential lots at 5541 Tilton Lake Road
• Rezoning to legalize existing third unit in duplex at 519-521 Byng Street
• Rezoning to legalize existing fourth unit in triplex at 1993-1995 Kenwood Street

The Planning Committee approved five applications to amend zoning bylaws and the Official Plan. Decisions included changing land classifications for residential use, extending a garden suite use, and permitting new lot creations.

• Approved zoning change from Open Space - Conservation to Low Density Residential One Special at 2115 South Bay Road (5-0)
• Approved 3-year extension for a garden suite at 163 Niemi Road, Lively (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan amendment to permit three new rural residential lots at 5541 Tilton Lake Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to Low Density Residential Two Special at 519-521 Byng Street to allow up to three dwelling units (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from Low Density Residential One to Low Density Residential Two Special at 1993-1995 Kenwood Street to allow up to four dwelling units (5-0)

Hearing Committee Meeting

The Hearing Committee is meeting to consider the Valley Growers Municipal Drain Engineer's Report, which provides a recommendation on a drainage petition approved by Council on June 15, 2021. The agenda includes only this substantive item, along with standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments.

• Consideration of Valley Growers Municipal Drain Engineer's Report
• Public hearing on drainage petition under the Drainage Act
• Attachments include Engineer's Report and Timeline Chart

The Hearing Committee approved the June 9, 2023, Drainage Engineer’s Report for the Valley Growers Drain to improve drainage for farmlands and the south side of St-Laurent Street. The decision includes funding for the project and scheduling a provisional By-law reading and a Court of Revision.

• Adopted Drainage Engineer’s Report dated June 9, 2023, for Valley Growers Drain (4-0)
• Approved $373,565 from Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General, with $286,617 to be reimbursed by landowners (4-0)
• Directed staff to present provisional By-law at September 12, 2023, City Council meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled Court of Revision for September 25, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. (4-0)

City Council Meeting

This City Council meeting includes a closed session for labor, litigation, and land acquisition matters, followed by open session items. Council will consider committee resolutions, a housing supply analysis, a CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund application, employment land preparation, a renaming request, and multiple by-laws including property purchases and zoning amendments.

• Closed session: CUPE negotiations, Estelle Street property litigation, Event Centre land acquisition
• Housing Supply and Demand Analysis presentation to inform Housing Supply Strategy
• CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund application with action plan and growth targets
• By-law 2023-127: purchase of 241-143 Shaughnessy Street and 247 Shaughnessy Street from Orillia Auto & Truck Recyclers Corp. and 2677472 Ontario Inc.
• By-law 2023-134Z: rezone 105 Notre Dame Street East, Azilda to allow 16-unit row dwelling

City Council approved the renaming of the Garson Community Centre and Arena to the George Armstrong Community Centre & Arena. Council also directed staff to apply for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund and proceed with employment land site preparation. Additionally, the updated Strategic Plan 2019-2027 was approved.

• Approved renaming Garson Community Centre and Arena to George Armstrong Community Centre & Arena
• Directed staff to apply to CMHC’s Housing Accelerator Fund
• Directed staff to proceed with employment land site preparation using Industrial Land Reserve funding
• Approved updated City of Greater Sudbury Strategic Plan 2019-2027 (Revised July 2023)
• Approved Operations Committee resolutions OP2023-22 to OP2023-29
• Approved Community and Emergency Services Committee resolutions CES2023-09 to CES2023-11
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-107 to PL2023-115
• Passed By-laws 2023-122 to 2023-134Z

Nominating Committee Meeting

The Nominating Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including the appointment of citizens to advisory panels. The agenda includes standard items like call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, and reports. The only substantive item is a report on the procedure for appointing citizens to advisory panels.

• Appointment of Citizens to Advisory Panels report
• Procedure for citizen appointments to advisory panels

The Nominating Committee appointed two citizens to city advisory panels for terms ending November 14, 2026. These appointments were based on a report from the General Manager of Corporate Services.

• Appointed Bill McElree to the Older Adult Advisory Panel (Carried)
• Appointed Mary Crowder to the Lively Recreation Advisory Panel (Carried)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several operational matters, including parking restrictions on Field Street, updates on the Traffic Signal System Renewal Project and the Solid Waste Management Master Plan, and recommendations on the Private Lead Water Service Replacement Program and the 2023 Pedestrian Crossover Program. Members will also consider three motions requesting traffic studies or safety assessments for specific locations. The agenda includes routine items and informational reports, such as a review of winter maintenance salt routes.

• Parking restrictions on Field Street, Sudbury
• Private Lead Water Service Replacement Program update
• 2023 Pedestrian Crossover Program update
• Traffic study request for Municipal Road 80 in McCrea Heights
• Traffic study request for intersection at 901 Lasalle Boulevard

The Operations Committee approved a new policy for private lead water service replacement and implemented several parking and pedestrian crossover changes. The committee also directed staff to conduct traffic and safety studies for three specific areas in the city.

• Adopted Private Lead Water Service Replacement Program Policy (Carried)
• Prohibited parking on Field Street from Algonquin Road to 322m North between 8-9 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. weekdays (Carried)
• Approved Type D pedestrian crossovers at Power/Cobalt and Attlee/Soloy with 30m parking/stopping prohibitions (Carried)
• Approved Type B pedestrian crossover at Main Street/Ninth Avenue in Lively with 30m stopping prohibition (Carried)
• Directed staff to conduct traffic study of Municipal Road 80 in McCrea Heights area (Carried)
• Directed staff to conduct traffic study of intersection at 901 Lasalle Boulevard by November 2023 (Carried)
• Directed staff to provide pedestrian safety assessment for Notre Dame Street West between Montée Principale and Champlain Street by November 2023 (Carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning applications, including a rezoning at 77 Montee Genereux in Chelmsford and temporary use by-law extensions for garden suites at four properties in Hanmer and Wahnapitae. They will also discuss a draft official plan amendment for the Nodes and Corridors Strategy and a report on regulating shipping containers. The meeting includes public hearings and a consent agenda for routine items.

• Rezoning application for 77 Montee Genereux, Chelmsford to R1-5 to prevent split-zoning
• Garden suite temporary use by-law extensions at 1430 Gravel Drive, 277 Linden Drive, 111 Dominion Drive (Hanmer) and 14 Willow Street (Wahnapitae)
• Extension of conditional zoning approval for Sixth Avenue, Lively until June 28, 2025
• Draft Official Plan Amendment for Nodes and Corridors Strategy (Phase Two) seeking direction to commence consultation
• Report on regulation of shipping containers with comparative municipal review

The Planning Committee approved five applications to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z, including four temporary three-year extensions for garden suites. The committee also extended a rezoning approval for a property in Lively and directed staff to begin public consultation on a draft Official Plan Amendment.

• Approved rezoning of 77 Montee Genereux from Rural to Low Density Residential One (5-0)
• Approved 3-year garden suite extension at 1430 Gravel Drive (5-0)
• Approved 3-year garden suite extension at 14 Willow Street (5-0)
• Approved 3-year garden suite extension at 277 Linden Drive (5-0)
• Approved 3-year garden suite extension at 111 Dominion Drive (5-0)
• Approved 2-year rezoning extension for Sixth Avenue, Lively to June 28, 2025
• Directed staff to start public consultation on Nodes and Corridors Strategy Official Plan Amendment
• Directed staff to review shipping container provisions under the Zoning By-law

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee is meeting to receive a recommendation on arena capital projects, consider motions on volunteer firefighter service levels and a cricket pitch business case, and receive updates on fire prevention and social services. The agenda includes both decision items and information-only reports.

• Arena Capital Projects – Additional Information (recommendation report)
• Motion: options for alternative service levels in areas served by volunteer firefighters
• Motion: business case for potential cricket pitch infrastructure, including consultation and cost review
• Fire Services Prevention and Public Safety Update (information only)
• Social Services Q2 Update Report (information only)

The Community and Emergency Services Committee approved urgent pre-emptive maintenance for arena capital projects. The committee also directed staff to prepare a business case for potential cricket pitch infrastructure for the 2024/2025 budget and a report on volunteer firefighter service levels.

• Approved urgent and pre-emptive maintenance work for Arena Capital Projects (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to prepare a report for the November meeting on alternative service level options for areas served by volunteer firefighters (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to prepare a business case for the 2024/2025 budget regarding potential cricket pitch infrastructure (CARRIED)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting with a closed session to discuss one litigation or potential litigation item involving a construction contract, citing solicitor-client privilege. The open session that follows is largely procedural, covering roll call, declarations of interest, and reports from the closed session. No substantive public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session item on litigation or potential litigation regarding a construction contract under Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(e) and (f)

City Council met in a closed session to discuss one item concerning litigation or potential litigation and solicitor-client privilege regarding a construction contract. No direction or recommendation emanated from the meeting.

• Approved motion CC2023-172 to move into Closed Session

City Council Meeting

Greater Sudbury City Council meets July 11, 2023, to consider several major items: a closed session on land deals (Event Centre, Van Horne St, Shaughnessy St) and CUPE negotiations; reports on Community Safety Station revitalization (fire/paramedic stations) and Sudbury Community Arena condition/Event Centre options; a motion to reconsider conditions on the 0 Bancroft Drive subdivision; and approval of the revised Strategic Plan 2019-2027. The agenda also includes routine consent items (minutes, by-laws) and committee resolutions.

• Closed session: land acquisition/disposition for Event Centre, Van Horne St, Shaughnessy St; litigation; CUPE negotiations
• Report: Community Safety Station Revitalization – options to maintain, renovate, or consolidate fire and paramedic stations
• Report: Sudbury Community Arena Condition Update and Event Centre Options
• Motion to reconsider CC2023-72 to revise conditions on 0 Bancroft Drive subdivision (sidewalk, drainage ditch land transfer)
• By-laws: Official Plan Amendment No. 122 and rezoning to R3(87) for 219-235 O'Neil Drive East, Garson (rooming house to 46-unit apartment)

City Council approved the purchase and demolition of properties on Shaughnessy and Elgin Streets to support the Event Centre project. The council also approved several committee resolutions and a plan to construct a new Minnow Lake fire and paramedic station.

• Authorized purchase and demolition of 241-243 Shaughnessy Street / 324-326 Elgin Street and 247 Shaughnessy Street (Carried)
• Approved Operations Committee resolutions OP2023-20 to OP2023-21 (Carried)
• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2023-43 to FA2023-49 (Carried)
• Approved Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee resolutions FRDS2023-01 to FRDS2023-02 (Carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 13.1.1 to 13.1.21, including adoption of various committee and council minutes (Carried)
• Directed staff to construct a new Minnow Lake station on the south side of Kingsway Blvd and close the existing station (Carried)

Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee

The Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed research and feedback approach aimed at supporting the committee's goals. The agenda includes a managers' report on this approach, along with standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments.

• Managers' Report 4.1: Research and Feedback Approach with attached PDF

The committee directed staff to implement a research and feedback approach and provide a summary report in September. Staff were also directed to contact professional industry groups and other municipalities to present as community delegations.

• Approved implementation of research and feedback approaches (FRDS2023-01)
• Approved directing staff to contact professional groups and other municipalities for community delegations (FRDS2023-02)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to receive updates and reports on several infrastructure items. They will hear a presentation on the Maley Drive Extension Project, consider a recommendation on the status and ownership of Fire Route S and its waste transfer station, and discuss a motion to conduct a traffic study on Murray Street. The committee will also receive an information report on the 2022 performance of the city's water and wastewater linear infrastructure.

• Maley Drive Extension Project update with benefits, traffic volumes, status, next steps
• Fire Route S status, ownership, and operation recommendation (Whitewater Lake Park access road and waste transfer station)
• Motion to direct staff to conduct a traffic study of Murray Street, including traffic calming options and sidewalk business case
• WWW Linear Infrastructure Performance Review 2023 (2022 performance report)

The Operations Committee approved a by-law to designate the City-owned portion of Fire Route S as a public road. It also directed staff to conduct a traffic study on Murray Street and develop a business case for a new sidewalk.

• Approved directing staff to bring forward a by-law deeming the City-owned portion of Fire Route S (Whitewater Park Access Road) a public road (Carried)
• Authorized the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure to enter agreements to implement the Fire Route S status change (Carried)
• Directed staff to conduct a traffic study of Murray Street and present results and traffic calming recommendations by Q4 2023 (Carried)
• Directed staff to present a business case for a sidewalk on the east side of Murray Street for 2024 Budget deliberations (Carried)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Committee approved a construction contract for Pioneer Manor and increased the total project budget to $92,972,553. It also approved cost-sharing for road improvements on the Kingsway and Kitchener Avenue and authorized Healthy Community Initiative Fund grants.

• Approved $80,460,000 construction contract for Pioneer Manor Bed Redevelopment with M. Sullivan & Son Ltd
• Approved total Pioneer Manor project budget of $92,972,553
• Approved cost-sharing for Kingsway and Kitchener Avenue road improvements with Bluerock 507 Kingsway Inc., with City funding up to $714,000
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests and directed staff to present an authorizing by-law
• Approved recommended changes to the 2023 Q1 Purchasing Contract Awards report
• Directed staff to update By-law 2014-1 Purchasing By-Law
• Scheduled budget deliberations for December 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. and December 19, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.

City Council Meeting

Sudbury City Council meets to consider reports and by-laws, including a response to a resolution on maintaining, renovating, or consolidating fire and paramedic stations, public input on a potential freeze on development charges, and results of community engagement for the Emergency Services Station Location Study. Council will also vote on a series of by-laws, including authorizing grants, appointing an Integrity Commissioner, extending temporary garden suite uses, and purchasing properties on Elgin and Shaughnessy Streets for the south district Event Centre. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations negotiations with CUPE.

• Report on Community Safety Station Revitalization: financial and operational implications of three options for fire and paramedic stations
• Public input report on potential freeze on development charges
• By-law 2023-110: authorize purchase and demolition of 300 Elgin Street and acquisition of parking lot for south district Event Centre
• By-laws 2023-108Z and 2023-109Z: extend temporary garden suite uses at 944 Radar Road, Hanmer and 278 Old Wanup Road, Wanup for 3 years
• By-law 2023-104: appoint David G. Boghosian as Integrity Commissioner

City Council decided to consolidate several emergency service stations, including the closure of the Vermillion Lake station. The city will construct a new station in Garson and renovate stations in Val Therese, Dowling, and Whitefish. Council also directed staff to reopen the Skead station immediately.

• Approved construction of new Garson Fire and Paramedic station and closure of Falconbridge and old Garson stations (11-2)
• Approved immediate reopening of Skead station with future renovation costs based on staffing levels (11-2)
• Approved renovation of Val Therese station and closure of Val Caron and Hanmer stations (11-2)
• Approved closure of Vermillion Lake station and consolidation into renovated Dowling station (9-4)
• Approved keeping Beaver Lake station open and expanding volunteer recruitment (11-2)
• Approved by-law 2023-111 (7-5)
• Approved Operations Committee resolutions OP2023-12 to OP2023-19
• Approved Community and Emergency Services Committee resolutions CES2023-06 to CES2023-08

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting in Greater Sudbury, ON, on June 27, 2023, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. The main purpose is to hold the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation Annual General Meeting. The council will also consider a resolution to temporarily suspend its rules of procedure for that portion of the agenda, which requires a two-thirds majority vote. The agenda includes standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and declarations of interest.

• Resolution to suspend rules of procedure (By-law 2019-50) for airport AGM portion, requiring two-thirds majority
• Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation Annual General Meeting with attached agenda package

City Council voted to temporarily suspend the rules of procedure for items relating to the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation. The meeting concluded early after quorum was lost.

• Approved temporary suspension of Procedure By-law 2019-50 for Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation agenda items (Carried by two-thirds majority)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on several rezoning and temporary use by-law applications, including a proposal for a 16-unit row dwelling at 105 Notre Dame Street East in Azilda and a commercial rezoning for a gas station, convenience store, car wash, and restaurants at 2123-2177 Long Lake Rd. and 250 St. Charles Lake Rd. The committee will also consider adopting the Employment Land Community Improvement Plan and a motion to exempt certain land transfers from parkland dedication. Several subdivision approval extensions and a stormwater management guide are on the consent agenda.

• Rezoning for 16-unit row dwelling at 105 Notre Dame Street East, Azilda
• Rezoning to C2 General Commercial for gas station, convenience store, car wash, and restaurants at 2123-2177 Long Lake Rd. and 250 St. Charles Lake Rd.
• Adoption of Employment Land Community Improvement Plan
• Motion to exempt 'merged on title' lots from parkland dedication
• Extensions for Mallard's Landing, University Park, and Pineridge subdivision approvals

The Planning Committee approved four zoning by-law amendments, adopted the Employment Land Community Improvement Plan, and authorized the sale of vacant land north of Gloucester Court. All recorded votes for the applications were unanimous at 4-0.

• Approved temporary 3-year garden suite use at 880 Gravel Drive, Hanmer (4-0)
• Approved temporary 3-year garden suite use at 1476 Gravel Drive, Hanmer (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 105 Notre Dame Street East, Azilda from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential Special (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 2123-2177 Long Lake Rd. and 250 St. Charles Lake Rd. to Holding - General Commercial Special (4-0)
• Approved the Employment Land Community Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Authorized the sale of vacant land north of Gloucester Court, Sudbury
• Approved Consent Agenda items 9.1.1 to 9.1.4
• Directed official to amend draft approval conditions for Mallard’s Landing Subdivision

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is reviewing the 2024-2025 Budget Direction Report to guide staff in preparing the upcoming business plan. It also examines the 2023 Long Term Financial Plan Update, which projects the City's financial condition from 2024 to 2033. Additionally, the committee considers recommendations for Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications and reviews the 2022 Annual Report on financial performance.

• 2024-2025 Budget Direction Report recommendations
• 2023 Long Term Financial Plan Update (2024-2033 projections)
• Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications (Capital >$10,000, Grants >$1,000)
• 2022 Annual Report on financial and service performance
• March 2023 Operating Budget Variance Report

The Finance and Administration Committee established guidelines for the 2024-2025 Business Plan, including a property tax increase limit of 4.7% and a water rate increase limit of 4.8%. The committee also approved funding for the Healthy Community Initiative Fund and set criteria for the 2024-2027 Capital Budget.

• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests and $2,000 per ward grants for New Sudbury Days (Wards 5, 8, 11, 12)
• Directed staff to prepare 2024-2025 Business Plan with an average annual property tax increase not exceeding 4.7%
• Approved special capital levy for accelerated road asset renewal at 1.5% of the net levy annually for four years
• Directed staff to prepare business cases to further reduce the 2024-2025 net levy by 0.8%
• Approved 2024-2027 Capital Budget prioritization criteria based on affordability, commitments, and asset failure risk
• Directed staff to prepare Water and Wastewater Business Plan with rate increases not to exceed 4.8%
• Directed staff to provide recommendations for 2024-2025 user fee changes to increase reliance on non-tax revenue
• Approved annual contribution of 0.5% of the 2023 tax levy to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss routine audit matters, including a recommendation on completing zero-based reviews over the next three years and a status report on the wrongdoing hotline. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss a personal matters/labour relations item regarding the Community Safety Department. A status report on action plans addressing previous audit recommendations is noted as forthcoming.

• Recommendation on completing zero-based reviews over the next 3 years
• Status report on wrongdoing hotline complaints from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023
• Closed session for personal matters/labour relations regarding Community Safety Department
• Status report on action plans for previous audit recommendations to follow

The Audit Committee approved recommendations from the Auditor General's report on Zero-Based Reviews. The committee also met in a closed session to provide staff direction regarding a labour relations or personal matter in the Community Safety Department.

• Approved recommendations in the 'Zero-Based Reviews' report (Carried)
• Moved to closed session to discuss a Community Safety Department labour relations/personal matter (Carried)
• Provided direction to staff regarding the Community Safety Department matter

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee is meeting to consider three staff reports: a funding recommendation for long-term care floor-hour staffing increases tied to provincial mandates, a proposal to name the Moonlight Beach Park playground after the United Way, and a request for two additional child-care coordinator positions funded by federal dollars. The agenda also includes an information-only report on the 2022 Report Card on Homelessness. No votes are listed; items are recommendations for the committee's consideration.

• Long-term care floor-hour staffing increase for 2023-24 and 2024-25, funded by Ministry of Long-Term Care
• Proposal to name Moonlight Beach Park playground the 'United Way Playground'
• Two additional non-unionized Coordinator positions for Children Services, offset by Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care administration funding with no municipal levy impact
• Information report: 2022 Report Card on Homelessness

The Committee authorized hiring for front-line professionals at Pioneer Manor and two additional coordinator positions for child services. It also approved the naming of a playground at Moonlight Beach Park.

• Approved hiring for long-term care staffing increase at Pioneer Manor (CES2023-06)
• Approved naming the Moonlight Beach Park playground area 'United Way Playground' (CES2023-07)
• Approved hiring two additional coordinator positions for Children Services (CES2023-08)

Operations Committee Meeting

The committee approved speed limit reductions on Falconbridge Road and within the Gateway Speed Limits Pilot Project. It also directed staff to analyze winter sidewalk maintenance options and conduct traffic studies on Simmons Road, Kalmo Road, and Bodson Drive.

• Approved reducing speed limit to 60 km/h on Falconbridge Road (OP2023-14)
• Approved 2023 prioritized ranking and Community Safety Zones for Automated Speed Enforcement (OP2023-15)
• Approved speed limit reductions to 40 km/h in pilot areas and 30 km/h in school zones (OP2023-16)
• Directed staff to report on options to improve winter sidewalk maintenance by September (OP2023-12)
• Directed staff to conduct a speed limit analysis of Simmons Road for Q3 2023 (OP2023-17)
• Directed staff to conduct a traffic study of Kalmo Road and Bodson Drive by October 2023 (OP2023-18)
• Directed staff to submit a business case for a road safety program for 2024 Budget deliberations (OP2023-19)

City Council Meeting

Greater Sudbury City Council will consider approving a renewed CGS Strategic Plan 2019-2027, appoint an Integrity Commissioner, and pass by-laws including delegating authority for affordable housing at 1310 Sparks Street and transitional housing at 1179 Lorraine Street. The agenda also includes presentations on opioid-related deaths and the Fire Underwriters Survey, plus a closed session for land, litigation, and labor matters.

• CGS Strategic Plan 2019-2027 renewal for Council approval
• By-law 2023-97: delegate authority for affordable housing at 1310 Sparks Street
• By-law 2023-98: delegate authority for transitional housing at 1179 Lorraine Street
• By-law 2023-99Z: rezone 2687 Highway #144, Chelmsford for contractor's yard
• By-law 2023-100Z: rezone 1258 Southview Drive to R3(86) for four-unit dwelling

City Council approved the acquisition and demolition of properties at 300 Elgin Street and associated parking lots. The city also endorsed a leadership summit on the drug toxicity crisis and appointed a new Integrity Commissioner.

• Authorized purchase and demolition of 300 Elgin Street and parking lots at 233 Shaughnessy Street and 308 Elgin Street (Carried)
• Endorsed recommendations for a local leadership summit on the drug toxicity crisis (Carried)
• Appointed Boghosian & Allen LLP as Integrity Commissioner (Carried)
• Approved Auditor General's recommendations for the 5-Year Review Process for Community Grants (Carried)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-85 to PL2023-93 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-97 delegating authority for affordable housing at 1310 Sparks Street (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-98 delegating authority for transitional housing at 1179 Lorraine Street (Carried)
• Approved rezoning for a contractor's yard at 2687 Highway #144 and a four-unit dwelling at 1258 Southview Drive (Carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding public hearings on three planning applications: extending a temporary use by-law for a garden suite, rezoning and subdividing land for 36 residential lots in Hanmer, and converting a rooming house into a 46-unit multiple dwelling in Garson. The committee will also consider extending draft plan approval for the Sugarbush Subdivision. A closed session will address two land acquisition or disposition matters.

• Public hearing: extend temporary use by-law for garden suite at 221 Linden Drive, Hanmer for 3 years
• Public hearing: rezone portion of 6040 Municipal Road 80, Hanmer to R1-5 and create 36 residential lots
• Public hearing: Official Plan and zoning amendments to convert rooming house at 219-235 O'Neil Drive East, Garson into 46-unit dwelling
• Consent agenda: extend draft plan approval for Sugarbush Subdivision for 2 years until May 8, 2025
• Closed session: proposed or pending acquisition/disposition of land at Pine Street and First Avenue, Levack

The Planning Committee approved a zoning amendment and a new draft plan of subdivision for 6040 Municipal Road 80 to allow for 36 urban residential lots. Additionally, a temporary use permission for a garden suite at 221 Linden Drive was approved. The committee also held a closed session regarding land matters on Pine Street and First Avenue.

• Approved zoning amendment for 6040 Municipal Road 80 from 'FD(6)' to 'R1-5' (5-0)
• Approved new draft plan of subdivision for 6040 Municipal Road 80 (5-0)
• Approved temporary use permission for a garden suite at 221 Linden Drive (5-0)
• Approved move to Closed Session for land matters regarding Pine Street and First Avenue (Carried)

City Council Meeting

Council approved a series of by-laws covering 2023 tax rates, zoning, and the write-off of uncollectible fines. The city also established the Future-Ready Development Services Committee to review growth policies and processes. Several committee resolutions from Operations, Finance, Nominating, and Planning were approved.

• Approved by-laws 2023-78 to 2023-92Z (Carried)
• Approved write-off of $519,522.50 in uncollectible provincial offences fines (By-law 2023-90)
• Established Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee (Carried)
• Approved 2023 municipal tax rates and due dates (By-law 2023-85)
• Approved Operations Committee resolutions OP2023-09 to OP2023-11 (Carried)
• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2023-25 to FA2023-32 (Carried)
• Approved Nominating Committee resolutions NC2023-14 to NC2023-16 (Carried)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-80 to PL2023-84 (Carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to hold public hearings on three land-use applications: two requests to extend temporary use approvals for garden suites, and one rezoning application to allow a four-unit dwelling. The committee will also receive information on staff comments about the Province's draft Provincial Planning Statement 2023. A closed session is scheduled to discuss two land acquisition or disposition matters.

• Public hearing: 944 Radar Road, Hanmer – application to extend temporary use approval for a garden suite
• Public hearing: 278 Old Wanup Road, Wanup – application to extend temporary use by-law for a garden suite
• Public hearing: 1258 Southview Drive, Sudbury – rezoning to R3(S) Medium Density Residential Special to convert existing dwelling into four residential units
• Closed session: proposed or pending acquisition/disposition of land at Birch Lane, Garson and Roy Avenue/Agincourt Avenue, Sudbury
• Information item: Draft Provincial Planning Statement 2023 – staff comments to be submitted before June 5, 2023

The Planning Committee approved zoning changes for garden suites in Hanmer and Wanup and a density increase for a property on Southview Drive. The Committee also authorized the sale of vacant land east of Birch Lane in Garson.

• Approved temporary 3-year garden suite use at 944 Radar Road, Hanmer (3-0)
• Approved temporary 3-year garden suite use at 278 Old Wanup Road, Wanup (4-0)
• Approved zoning change from R1-5 to R3(S) at 1258 Southview Drive, Sudbury (4-0)
• Authorized the sale of vacant land east of Birch Lane in Garson

Election Compliance Audit Committee Meeting

The Election Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to review three reports: one application for a compliance audit of a candidate's campaign finances, and two apparent contraventions of contributor contribution limits by Angelo Butera and Felix Lopes in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election. The committee will consider recommendations on these matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Application for compliance audit of a candidate's election campaign finances (Duncanson-Hales application)
• Apparent contravention of contributor contribution limit by Angelo Butera
• Apparent contravention of contributor contribution limit by Felix Lopes
• Reports reference Municipal Elections Act, 1996 contribution limits

The Election Compliance Audit Committee rejected one application for a compliance audit and decided not to commence legal proceedings against two individuals for apparent contribution limit contraventions. These decisions were based on prior grants, representations of different contributors, and the de minimis nature of an exceedance.

• Rejected application for compliance audit of Ward 11 candidate Bill Leduc's finances (CARRIED)
• Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Angelo Butera for contributions exceeding $5,000.00 (CARRIED)
• Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Felix Lopes for contributions exceeding $1,200.00 (CARRIED)

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to review the external auditor's 2022 findings, consider the 2022 annual financial statements, and discuss an audit of the 5-year review process for community grants. They will also receive the 2022 year-end operating budget variance report. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call and declarations of interest.

• 2022 Audit Findings Report from external auditor
• 2022 Annual Financial Statements recommendation
• Audit of the 5-Year Review Process for Community Grants
• 2022 Year-End Operating Budget Variance Report

The committee approved the 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements, Sinking Fund, and Trust Funds. It also approved recommendations from the Audit of the 5-Year Review Process for Community Grants, including new financial reporting requirements for grant recipients.

• Approved 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements, Sinking Fund, and Trust Funds (CARRIED)
• Approved recommendations in the Audit of the 5-Year Review Process for Community Grants (CARRIED)
• Amended grant requirements to require annual statements for all bank and investment accounts unless audited financial statements are submitted (CARRIED)

Nominating Committee Meeting

The Nominating Committee is meeting to discuss the appointment of citizens to statutory boards and advisory panels. The agenda includes a manager's report on the appointment procedure, along with standard items like roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Appointment of Citizens to Statutory Boards and Advisory Panels report

The Nominating Committee approved the appointment of several citizens to statutory boards and advisory panels. All appointments are for terms ending November 14, 2026.

• Appointed Robert Barclay to the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts (Carried)
• Appointed Barb Eles to the Older Adult Advisory Panel (Carried)
• Appointed Karanbir Badhesha, Eric Benoit, Emelie Bourgeault-Tasse, Dieter Buse, Kate Gauvreau, Vicki Gilhula, Kathryn Huneault, Gary Michalak, Leslee Salo, Darlene Shawbonquit, and Mark Simeoni to the Museums and Municipal Heritage Advisory Panel (Carried)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: the Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. (GSU) annual general meeting, where the board of directors' meeting materials will be presented. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including a resolution to suspend rules of procedure for the GSU portion.

• Resolution to temporarily suspend rules of procedure (By-law 2019-50) for GSU agenda items
• Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. Annual General Meeting with attached meeting material

City Council voted to temporarily suspend the rules of procedure for the Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. portion of the meeting. The Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. Annual General Meeting was then presided over by Board Chair Mark Signoretti.

• Approved temporary suspension of Procedure By-law 2019-50 for Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. agenda items (Carried by two-thirds majority)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee established 2023 property tax ratios and capping tools. It also approved a transition to multi-year budgeting and provided funding for community and senior services.

• Approved 2023 property tax ratios for residential, commercial, industrial, and other classes
• Implemented 10% tax increase cap and specific clawback percentages for commercial (63.9170%) and industrial (59.6376%) properties
• Approved multi-year budgeting (11-1) with a two-year operating and four-year capital budget starting in 2024
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests
• Directed staff to provide up to $100,000 per year in operating funds to Sudbury Multicultural & Folk Arts Association
• Approved free transit and GOVA Plus services for seniors every Tuesday in June 2023, funded by the tax rate stabilization reserve (est. $11,200)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss routine management reports and receive presentations. Key items include a recommendation on traffic control at Estelle Street and Eclipse Crescent, an update on Phase 2 of the Solid Waste Management Master Plan, and an overview of 2023 capital construction projects. The committee will also receive information-only reports on the Transportation Demand Management grant program, winter control activities, and road safety assessments.

• Traffic control recommendation at Estelle Street at Eclipse Crescent
• Solid Waste Management Master Plan Phase 2 pre-consultation presentation
• 2023 Capital Construction Update presentation
• Transportation Demand Management Community Grant Program 2023 update
• 2023 Road Safety Assessment report

The Operations Committee approved the installation of a stop sign for westbound traffic at the intersection of Estelle Street and Eclipse Crescent. The committee also directed staff to prepare a report on asphalt road construction methods for Q3 2023.

• Approved stop sign for westbound traffic at Estelle Street and Eclipse Crescent (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to prepare a report on asphalt road construction methods and treatments for Q3 2023 (CARRIED)

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee is meeting to receive reports and presentations on homelessness data, a fire services youth program, paramedic response times, and a long-term care home quarterly update. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for information and discussion.

• 2022 By-Name List Data Report on Homelessness Coordinated Access System
• Greater Sudbury Fire Services Camp Molly program presentation
• Paramedic Services 2022 Response Times update
• Pioneer Manor 2023 1st Quarter Report

The meeting consisted of informational presentations and reports. No motions were presented and no policy or spending decisions were made.

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting that will begin with a closed session to discuss one item on acquiring or disposing of land for the Event Centre, plus addenda on Safe Drinking Water Act training and the Sudbury Peace Tower Housing Project. The open session that follows will include routine items like roll call, declarations of interest, and reports from the closed session. No decisions or public items are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session: Acquisition or Disposition of Land for the Event Centre
• Closed session addendum: Education or Training on Standard of Care – Safe Drinking Water Act
• Closed session addendum: Acquisition or Disposition of Land / Solicitor-Client Privilege for Sudbury Peace Tower Housing Project
• Open session to follow immediately after closed session

City Council approved a resolution to guarantee a $5.7 million mortgage for the Sudbury Peace Tower Housing Project if the Province of Ontario stops payments on the Home For Good capital funding agreement. The city will also ensure mechanisms are in place for loan default scenarios and that RHI-3 units remain affordable for at least 20 years.

• Approved guarantee of $5.7 million mortgage for Sudbury Peace Tower Housing Project (CC2023-106)
• Approved requirement that RHI-3 units remain affordable for a minimum of 20 years (CC2023-106)
• Moved into closed session to discuss Event Centre land, Safe Drinking Water Act Training, and Sudbury Peace Tower Housing Project (CC2023-105)

City Council Meeting

This is the agenda for the May 9, 2023, regular meeting of Greater Sudbury City Council. Council will consider a closed-session item on non-union staff, hear a presentation from the public library, and vote on a consent agenda that includes routine minutes and a report on writing off uncollectible provincial offences fines. The meeting also includes the reading of five by-laws, including amendments to the water supply by-law and two zoning by-laws for specific properties, plus a grant authorization from the Healthy Community Initiative Fund.

• By-law 2023-73: amends water by-law to allow the city to replace water meters and turn off water if access is refused
• By-law 2023-74Z: rezones 0 Countryside Drive to permit a 32-unit semi-detached subdivision (Hautamaki Estates Limited)
• By-law 2023-75Z: rezones 2059 Bancroft Drive to permit a mixed-use building with 28 residential units and commercial space (L’Arche Sudbury Place Inc.)
• By-law 2023-76: authorizes grants from the Healthy Community Initiative Fund for various wards
• Report on 2023 Provincial Offences Write Off (uncollectible fines)

Council approved two rezoning by-laws for residential and mixed-use developments and authorized the write-off of uncollectible provincial offence fines. The body also passed amendments to waterworks management and authorized grants from the Healthy Community Initiative Fund.

• Approved write-off of $519,522.50 in uncollectible Provincial Offences Fines
• Approved rezoning at 0 Countryside Drive for 32 semi-detached dwelling units
• Approved rezoning at 2059 Bancroft Drive for a 28-unit residential and mixed-use building
• Passed By-law 2023-73 allowing City to replace water meters and turn off water for non-cooperation
• Authorized grant payments from the Healthy Community Initiative Fund
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-73 to PL2023-79
• Adopted minutes from several committee and council meetings dated January to March 2023
• Passed By-law 2023-77Z from the meeting addendum

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting in Greater Sudbury, ON, on May 9, 2023. The main item is the Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation (GSHC) Annual General Meeting, where the board of directors will meet. Council will also consider a resolution to temporarily suspend its rules of procedure for that portion of the meeting, which requires a two-thirds majority vote.

• Resolution to suspend rules of procedure (requires two-thirds majority)
• Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting
• GSHC AGM Agenda Package - 09May23.pdf attachment

City Council voted to temporarily suspend the rules of procedure for the portion of the meeting concerning the Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation. The Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting was then presided over by Board Chair Fern Cormier.

• Approved temporary suspension of Procedure By-law 2019-50 for Housing Corporation agenda items (Carried by two-thirds majority)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee approved three zoning amendments for properties in Val Caron and Sudbury. The committee also approved amendments to the draft conditions for the Mariposa Subdivision.

• Approved temporary 3-year extension for a garden suite at 3213 Percy Avenue (5-0)
• Approved temporary 3-year zoning extension for outdoor blueberry sales at 0 South Lane Road (5-0)
• Waived $1,360.00 planning application fee for 0 South Lane Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1024 Kingsway Boulevard to permit a tire storage and warehouse building up to 1,600 m2 (5-0)
• Approved amendments to draft approval conditions for Mariposa Subdivision

Election Compliance Audit Committee Meeting

The Election Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to consider an application for a compliance audit of a candidate's campaign finances from the 2022 municipal election. The agenda includes a managers' report on the application, along with standard procedural items like roll call and declarations of interest. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond reviewing the application.

• Application for an Election Compliance Audit of Candidate's Campaign Finances
• Managers' Report on the audit application
• Public comments period

The Election Compliance Audit Committee approved an application from Anastasia Rioux to audit the campaign finances of Ward 11 candidate Bill Leduc. The committee appointed KPMG to conduct the audit and prepare a report.

• Approved application for compliance audit of candidate Bill Leduc's campaign finances (Carried)
• Appointed KPMG as the Auditor to conduct the campaign finance audit (Carried)

City Council Meeting

City Council approved a semi-urban cross section with speed humps for the Sparks Street project, increasing the budget by $200,000. Council also authorized an agreement to accept non-hazardous solid waste from two First Nations at the Sudbury Landfill. Multiple committee resolutions from Finance, Operations, Planning, and Audit were approved.

• Approved $1.88M budget for Sparks Street watermain and road project with semi-urban cross section (13-0)
• Denied proposal for fully urbanized cross section with sidewalks on Sparks Street (4-9)
• Authorized agreement to accept non-hazardous solid waste from Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nations (Carried)
• Approved Community and Emergency Services resolutions CES2023-02 to CES2023-05 (Carried)
• Approved Finance and Administration resolutions FA2023-18 to FA2023-21 and FA2023-22 to FA2023-24 (Carried)
• Approved Operations Committee resolutions OP2023-03 to OP2023-06 and OP2023-08 (Carried)
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-58 to PL2023-63, PL2023-64 to PL2023-69, and PL2023-71 to PL2023-72 (Carried)
• Approved Audit Committee resolutions AC2023-01 to AC2023-02 (Carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings and make recommendations on several planning applications, including a rezoning at 440 Falconbridge Road, a five-lot residential subdivision at 0 Bancroft Drive, and an Official Plan amendment for a new rural lot at 0 Bodson Drive West in Hanmer. The committee will also consider routine items such as extending the draft plan approval for the Twin Lake Subdivision and extending approvals for Nickel Belt Boom Truck Ltd. in Chelmsford.

• Rezoning to M1(41) at 440 Falconbridge Road to prevent split-zoning
• Rezoning and plan of subdivision for five-lot residential subdivision at 0 Bancroft Drive
• Official Plan amendment to create one new rural lot at 0 Bodson Drive West, Hanmer
• Extension of draft plan approval for Twin Lake Subdivision until March 24, 2026
• Extension of OPA and rezoning approvals for Nickel Belt Boom Truck Ltd. (Nickel Belt Camping) in Chelmsford

The Planning Committee approved zoning amendments and development applications for properties on Falconbridge Road and Bancroft Drive. These decisions allow for the creation of a new business industrial lot and an eight-lot residential subdivision.

• Approved zoning change from 'M1-1' to 'M1(41)' at 440 Falconbridge Road (5-0)
• Approved creation of one additional business industrial lot at 440 Falconbridge Road (5-0)
• Approved rezoning from 'R2-2' to 'R1-5' at 0 Bancroft Drive for an eight-lot subdivision (5-0)
• Issued draft approval for the 0 Bancroft Drive plan of subdivision (5-0)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to consider routine management reports, including Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) funding requests and a non-competitive contract for Land Management Information System (LMIS) consulting services. The committee will also receive the HCI 2022 annual report for information. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions listed beyond these items.

• Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications for April 18, 2023, requiring Council approval for capital requests over $10,000 and grants over $1,000
• Non-competitive contract for LMIS consulting services with Vision33 to complete the PRONTO online permitting system
• Healthy Community Initiative Fund 2022 annual report for information only

The Finance and Administration Committee approved grant requests for the Healthy Community Initiative Fund and directed staff to create a corresponding by-law. The committee also approved a non-competitive contract for Land Management Information System (LMIS) consulting services.

• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to present a by-law to authorize Healthy Community Initiative Fund grants (CARRIED)
• Approved non-competitive contract for Land Management Information System (LMIS) Consulting Services (CARRIED)

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend action on several items, including extending emergency shelter programs, renaming the Garson Community Centre/Arena, and entering into sole-source contracts for ambulance upfitting. The committee will also consider a motion to update the 2013 Arena Renewal Study and receive informational reports on Pioneer Manor and emergency management.

• Extension of Safe Harbour House and SACY NEST emergency shelter programs
• Request to rename Garson Community Centre/Arena to George Armstrong Community Centre and Arena
• Sole-source contracts with Demers Ambulance Inc. and Rowland Emergency Vehicle Products Inc. for ambulance upfitting (5-year terms plus 5-year extension)
• Motion to direct staff to update the 2013 Arena Renewal Study as part of the 2024 Parks, Open Space and Leisure Master Plan review
• Informational reports: Pioneer Manor 2022 Q4 report and Stronger Together emergency management update

The committee approved the extension of two emergency shelter programs for women and youth until March 31, 2024. It also authorized two sole source contracts for land ambulances and fleet upfitting services. Additionally, staff were directed to update the 2013 Arena Renewal Study.

• Approved extension of Elizabeth Fry Society Safe Harbour House and SACY NEST programs until March 31, 2024
• Authorized 5-year sole source contract (with 5-year extension option) with Demers Ambulance Inc. for land ambulances
• Authorized 5-year sole source contract (with 5-year extension option) with Rowlands Emergency Vehicle Products Inc. for PRU fleet upfitting
• Directed staff to update the 2013 Arena Renewal Study as part of the 2024 Parks, Open Space and Leisure Master Plan update

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the Solid Waste Management Master Plan Update Phase 1 and a Winter Control Update for February 2023. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments.

• Solid Waste Management Master Plan Update Phase 1 - Current State presentation
• Winter Control Update – February 2023 presentation

The committee received two electronic presentations regarding the Solid Waste Management Master Plan and winter maintenance activities. No substantive decisions were made or motions presented during the meeting.

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on extending a temporary use by-law for a garden suite at 875 Bruno Street, Azilda, and on proposed Official Plan and Site Plan Control By-law amendments responding to Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. The committee will also consider a closed-session item on land acquisition/disposition at Old Wanup Road, a consent item to extend draft plan approval for Willow Ridge Estates subdivision, and a recommendation to deem lots at 3 and 5 Cedro Court, Capreol, not part of a registered plan of subdivision.

• Public hearing: extension of temporary use by-law for garden suite at 875 Bruno Street, Azilda
• Public hearing: Bill 23 implementation – amendments to Official Plan and Site Plan Control By-law 2010-220
• Closed session: proposed or pending acquisition/disposition of land at Old Wanup Road
• Consent: extension of draft plan of subdivision approval for Willow Ridge Estates until April 23, 2026
• Deeming by-law for 3 and 5 Cedro Court, Capreol to consolidate lots for single dwelling

The Planning Committee authorized the sale of part of Old Wanup Road and approved a temporary zoning amendment for a garden suite in Azilda. The committee also updated subdivision conditions for Willow Ridge Estates and deferred a site plan control item due to provincial legislation.

• Approved temporary 3-year zoning amendment for garden suite at 875 Bruno Street, Azilda (3-0)
• Authorized sale of part of Old Wanup Road (PIN 73470-0319(LT))
• Deferred Bill 23 Site Plan Control item pending adoption of Bill 97
• Approved amended conditions for Willow Ridge Estates subdivision
• Approved deeming by-law for 3 and 5 Cedro Court, Capreol

City Council Meeting

This is a procedural meeting with no public decision items. Council will move into closed session for one education/training item on Indigenous Cultural Awareness, then adjourn.

• Closed session for Indigenous Cultural Awareness training under Municipal Act sub. 239(3.1)

Council moved into a closed session to address an education and training item regarding Indigenous Cultural Awareness. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved move to Closed Session for Indigenous Cultural Awareness training (CC2023-63)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss the 2022 CAO performance objectives and fourth-quarter results, and consider proposed 2023 objectives. A motion requests a report on establishing a multi-year budget starting in 2024. The committee will also review a draft Employment Land Community Improvement Plan and receive reports on council expenses, development charges, and contract awards over $100,000.

• 2022 CAO Performance Objectives and Fourth Quarter Performance review
• 2023 CAO Performance Objectives recommendation
• Motion for report on multi-year budget process starting with 2024 Budget
• Draft Employment Land Community Improvement Plan for public consultation
• Contract awards exceeding $100,000 for Q4 2022

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the 2023 performance objectives for the Chief Administrative Officer. The committee also directed staff to begin the public consultation process for an Employment Land Community Improvement Plan and requested a report on transitioning to a multi-year budget.

• Approved 2023 CAO performance objectives (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to start public consultation and Planning Act process for Employment Land Community Improvement Plan (CARRIED)
• Approved request for staff report on process changes for a multi-year budget starting with 2024 Budget (11-1)

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation on the effectiveness of cash handling procedures at various City locations, based on an audit report. It will also receive an information-only status report on complaints made to the Wrongdoing Hotline between June 1 and December 31, 2022, with comparative statistics from 2021. The meeting includes a closed session for one security of municipal property item regarding the One-Stop Shop.

• Closed session for security of municipal property item regarding the One-Stop Shop
• Audit of Cash Controls at Various Locations – recommendation on cash handling effectiveness
• Status Report on the Wrongdoing Hotline – complaints from June 1 to December 31, 2022, with 2021 comparison

The Audit Committee approved the recommendations contained in the Auditor General's report regarding cash controls at various locations. The committee also met in a closed session to discuss a security item, though no resolution resulted from that session.

• Approved recommendations in the 'Audit of Cash Controls at Various Locations' report (CARRIED)
• Moved to Closed Session to discuss Security of Municipal Property regarding the One-Stop Shop (CARRIED)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on routine management reports, presentations, and proposed bylaw amendments. Key items include a traffic control recommendation for Edna Street at St. Albert Street in Chelmsford, a winter maintenance update, the 2022 Active Transportation Annual Report, a proposed amendment to the Motorized Snow Vehicle By-Law, and design considerations for the Sparks Street watermain and road rehabilitation project. The committee will also consider a motion to review the speed limit on Falconbridge Highway.

• Traffic control recommendation for Edna Street at St. Albert Street, Chelmsford
• 2022 Active Transportation Annual Report with proposed amendments to Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2010-1
• Amendment to Motorized Snow Vehicle By-Law 2016-230
• Sparks Street watermain replacement and road rehabilitation project from Barry Downe Road to Roy Avenue
• Motion to review Falconbridge Highway speed limit from 300 m NE of Madison Avenue to 300 m N of Maley Drive

The Operations Committee approved a fully urbanized cross section for Sparks Street including sidewalks and speed humps. The committee also designated several road sections as cycling facilities and updated traffic controls and snow vehicle by-laws.

• Approved fully urbanized cross section with sidewalks and speed humps on Sparks Street, reallocating $200,000 from the Roads program (CARRIED)
• Designated Barry Downe Road, Loach’s Road, Dell Street, and Hyland Drive as cycling facilities (CARRIED)
• Approved stop sign for westbound traffic at Edna Street and St. Albert Street in Chelmsford (CARRIED)
• Approved inclusion of Bancroft Drive and Moonlight Beach Road in the Motorized Snow Vehicle By-law (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to review speed limits on Falconbridge Highway between Madison Avenue and Maley Drive (CARRIED)

City Council Meeting

City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine items, including adoption of past minutes, and vote on 27 by-laws covering zoning amendments, property sales, grants to community organizations, and fee adjustments. A closed session is scheduled for labour negotiations and land discussions. A presentation from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine is also on the agenda.

• Rezoning for 113 row dwellings and 54 multiple dwellings on Deschene Road and Philippe Street, Hanmer (By-law 2023-60Z)
• Rezoning for heavy industrial use including road reconstruction waste reprocessing on Lapointe Street (By-law 2023-59Z)
• Official Plan amendment for an urban residential lot on Bedford Court, Sudbury (By-law 2023-62P)
• Additional funding for the Civic Mausoleum Expansion Project (Manager's Report 14.1)
• Grants to Health Sciences North for a PET scanner ($10th of 10 annual grants) and to Science North for the 'Go Deeper' project (By-laws 2023-46, 2023-50)

City Council approved additional funding for the Civic Mausoleum Expansion and passed 27 by-laws covering grants, zoning, and administrative updates. The session included a presentation from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine for information only.

• Approved $1,950,000 from Cemetery Care & Maintenance Trust Fund for Civic Mausoleum Expansion
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-44 to PL2023-50 and PL2023-51 to PL2023-57
• Passed By-law 2023-52 increasing property tax credit for eligible low income seniors by $125
• Passed By-law 2023-53 implementing 'No Mow May' for yard clearing
• Approved rezoning for Lacroix Construction Co on Lapointe Street for heavy industrial uses
• Approved rezoning for Keystone Homes Inc. at Deschene Road and Philippe Street for 167 residential units
• Authorized sale of vacant land south of Fabbro Street to 2380363 Ontario Limited
• Approved multiple annual grants to organizations including Alzheimer’s Society and Science North

Election Compliance Audit Committee Meeting

The Election Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for the term ending November 14, 2026, and to consider adopting a procedure by-law (By-law 2023-1). The agenda also includes an orientation on the committee's roles and responsibilities. No compliance audit cases are on the agenda.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for the Election Compliance Audit Committee
• Adoption of Election Compliance Audit Committee Procedure By-law 2023-1
• Election Compliance Audit Committee orientation presentation

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair for the term ending November 14, 2026. The committee also adopted By-law 2013-1 to establish procedural rules for the 2022 to 2026 term.

• Appointed Peter McMullen as Chair and Carl Nurmi as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Adopted By-law 2013-1 to establish procedural rules for the 2022 to 2026 term (Carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider five applications: four rezoning requests and one Official Plan amendment. The items include proposals for commercial use, a four-unit dwelling, a 28-unit mixed-use building, seven row dwellings, and creating three additional rural lots. Public comments and letters of concern have been submitted for several items.

• 1325 Bellevue Avenue: zoning amendment to permit local commercial uses in an existing single-storey building
• 500 Tedman Avenue: rezoning to R2(S) to allow conversion to a four-unit multiple dwelling
• 2059 Bancroft Drive: rezoning to R3-1.D30(10) for a 28-unit mixed-use building with office and assembly hall
• 2131 Bancroft Drive: rezoning to R3(S) for up to seven row dwelling units
• 0 Deschene Road, Hanmer: Official Plan Amendment to create three additional rural lots

The Planning Committee approved zoning changes for properties on Bellevue Avenue, Bancroft Drive (two locations), and Deschene Road. One application for a zoning amendment at 500 Tedman Avenue was denied.

• Approved zoning change from Institutional Special to Local Commercial Special at 1325 Bellevue Avenue (5-0)
• Denied zoning change from Low Density Residential Two to Low Density Residential Two Special at 500 Tedman Avenue (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for L’Arche Sudbury Place Inc. at 2059 Bancroft Drive to permit a business office and assembly hall (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from Low Density Residential One to Medium Density Residential Special at 2131 Bancroft Drive to permit row dwelling units (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan amendment at 0 Deschene Road to permit the severance of three additional lots (5-0)
• Approved consent referral for the creation of three additional lots at 0 Deschene Road (5-0)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

This Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for March 2, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda was largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a possible continuation of prior 2023 budget deliberations, which did not occur.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda included possible continuation of 2023 budget finalization from February 15, 2023

Special City Council Meeting

This Special City Council meeting, scheduled for March 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Tom Davies Square, has been cancelled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions or discussions planned.

• Meeting cancelled
• Scheduled for March 2, 2023, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Tom Davies Square
• Agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, members' motions, question period

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

This Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for March 1, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda included a continuation of the 2023 budget finalization discussions from previous February meetings, but no decisions or discussions occurred.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda item: continuation of 2023 budget finalization (attachment: REVISED - Report to Follow- February 15, 2023- Finalization of the 2023 Budget.pdf)

Special City Council Meeting

This Special City Council meeting, scheduled for March 1, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment, with no substantive business listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Standard procedural agenda only

Special City Council Meeting

This Special City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Tom Davies Square has been cancelled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, and adjournment, with no substantive business items.

• Meeting cancelled
• Standard procedural agenda only

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

This Finance and Administration Committee meeting, scheduled for February 28, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda included a possible continuation of the 2023 budget finalization from earlier February meetings, but no decisions or discussions will occur.

• Meeting cancelled
• Possible continuation of 2023 budget finalization from Feb. 15, 16, and 27 meetings

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

This Finance and Administration Committee meeting, scheduled for February 27, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda included a possible continuation of the 2023 budget finalization from February 15-16, but no decisions or discussions occurred.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda item: continuation of 2023 budget finalization (report attached)

Special City Council Meeting

This Special City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, February 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, and adjournment, with no substantive business listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Scheduled for February 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Tom Davies Square
• Would have considered Finance and Administration Committee resolutions from February 15, 16 and 27, 2023

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding public hearings on three planning matters: a rezoning and Official Plan amendment for a new urban residential lot at 678 Bedford Court, a preliminary planning report for a six-storey, 150-room retirement home at Algonquin Road, and housekeeping amendments to zoning By-law 2010-100Z. The committee will also consider a consent agenda item to extend draft plan approval for the Bonaventure Subdivision in Chelmsford and a Community Improvement Plan application for 601 Kathleen Street. Decisions are recommendations that will go to City Council.

• Public hearing: Official Plan amendment and rezoning for urban residential lot at 678 Bedford Court
• Public hearing: rezoning for six-storey, 150-room retirement home at Algonquin Road
• Housekeeping amendments to By-law 2010-100Z affecting 12 properties across Sudbury
• Consent agenda: extend Bonaventure Subdivision draft plan approval to November 25, 2025
• Strategic Core Area Community Improvement Plan application for 601 Kathleen Street

The Planning Committee approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for Northern Home Builders & Renovators Inc. to create a new residential lot at 678 Bedford Court. The committee also approved housekeeping zoning amendments and a community improvement plan for 601 Kathleen Street. A preliminary planning report for Algonquin Road was received, with a second hearing to be scheduled.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment for 678 Bedford Court to allow one new residential lot (5-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 678 Bedford Court to change classification to 'R1-3(S)' (5-0)
• Approved direction to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z for Housekeeping Amendments (5-0)
• Approved amended conditions for Bonaventure Subdivision in Chelmsford, including new stormwater requirements
• Approved Strategic Core Area Community Improvement Plan Application for 601 Kathleen Street
• Received comments on Algonquin Road Preliminary Planning Report and directed staff to schedule a second hearing (5-0)

City Council Meeting

Greater Sudbury City Council meets to consider several by-laws, including land sales and appointments, and to vote on three members' motions: reducing the mayor's 2023 salary, requiring quarterly health and safety reports, and directing staff to draft a No Mow May by-law amendment. Council will also receive reports on a comprehensive aquatics review, new Community Action Networks, and a Core Services Review update.

• Motion to reduce Mayor's base remuneration from $179,429.67 to $143,000 for 2023
• Motion to direct staff to amend By-law 2009-101 to allow grass to exceed 20 cm from June 1 to December 1 (No Mow May)
• By-law 2023-27 to vest 12 vacant properties after failed tax sale and write off outstanding taxes
• By-law 2023-28 to authorize grants under Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan
• By-law 2023-35/36 to close and sell part of lane east of Martindale Road to CHC Properties Inc.

City Council directed staff to suspend work on the current Junction East Cultural Hub project to analyze alternate approaches and a redesign targeting a $65 million cost. Council also approved a $150,000 comprehensive aquatics review and paused work on the Therapeutic/Leisure Pool. Additionally, the Mayor's base remuneration was reduced to $143,000.

• Suspended current Junction East Cultural Hub configuration to analyze alternates (12-0)
• Approved $150,000 from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for comprehensive aquatics review
• Paused work on Therapeutic/Leisure Pool until aquatics review is presented (11-1)
• Reduced Mayor's base remuneration to $143,000 effective February 21, 2023
• Approved creation of Dowling and Levack Community Action Networks
• Directed staff to present a by-law for 'No Mow May' by March 21, 2023 (11-1)
• Directed CAO to prepare quarterly Occupational Health and Safety performance reports
• Approved by-laws 2023-22 to 2023-36, including various land sales and appointments

Nominating Committee Meeting

The Nominating Committee is meeting to discuss the appointment of citizens to advisory panels and statutory boards, including the Greater Sudbury Public Library Board. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments. The main substantive item is a report on the appointment procedure.

• Appointment of citizens to advisory panels and statutory boards
• Greater Sudbury Public Library Board citizen appointments
• Report on appointment procedure

The Nominating Committee approved the appointment of citizen representatives to the Bell Park, Community Safety and Well-Being, and Solid Waste advisory panels. The committee also appointed six citizen representatives to the Greater Sudbury Public Library Board.

• Approved appointments to Bell Park Advisory Panel (CARRIED)
• Approved appointments to Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Panel (CARRIED)
• Approved appointments to Solid Waste Advisory Panel (CARRIED)
• Approved six citizen representatives to the Greater Sudbury Public Library Board (CARRIED)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting in Greater Sudbury, held immediately after the Finance & Administration Committee meeting on February 16, 2023. Council will consider, by one resolution, the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions from February 15 and 16, 2023. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with items like call to order, declarations of interest, member's motions, and question period.

• Consideration of Finance and Administration Committee resolutions from February 15 and 16, 2023
• Member's motions
• Civic petitions
• Question period

City Council approved a series of resolutions from the Finance and Administration Committee meetings held on February 15 and 16, 2023. The decision passed with one dissenting vote.

• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2023-04 to FA2023-05 and FA2023-08 to FA2023-17 (11-1)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for the Finance and Administration Committee meeting on February 16, 2023. It lists only standard items like call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, and adjournment, with no specific decisions, reports, or discussions detailed. The meeting may continue from a previous day's session, but no substantive agenda items are provided.

• Continuation of the Finance & Administration Committee Meeting of February 15, 2023 (if required)

The committee approved the 2023 tax-supported base operating budget at a net amount of $239,398,256 and the tax-supported capital budget at $119,211,504. Several budget amendments were passed to fund specific business cases, while two proposals for special levies were defeated. Work on three arena-related roof and equipment projects was paused pending a future report.

• Approved 2023 base operating budget (net $239,398,256) with various amendments
• Approved 2023 tax-supported capital budget of $119,211,504 (12-0)
• Paused work on Arena Roof Replacement and Toe Blake Memorial Arena projects
• Approved $1.25M for interim road repair on Fielding Road
• Approved $890,991 for Employment Land Strategy detailed design in 2023
• Increased Elderly Property Tax Assistance Credit from $275 to $400
• Defeated 1.5% special capital levy for aging infrastructure (4-8)
• Defeated 1% special levy to strengthen reserves (1-11)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting to consider resolutions from the Finance and Administration Committee regarding the Water and Wastewater Budget, and to pass by-laws including fee changes. The meeting is largely procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Consider resolutions from Feb 15, 2023 Finance and Administration Committee on Water and Wastewater Budget
• Pass By-law 2023-20 to confirm proceedings of this special meeting
• Pass By-law 2023-21 to amend By-law 2018-45 on water/wastewater rates and charges, incorporating fee changes

City Council passed By-law 2023-21 to amend the Water and Wastewater Policy regarding rates and charges. Council also approved two resolutions from the Finance and Administration Committee.

• Approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2023-06 to FA2023-07 (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law 2023-20 to confirm proceedings of the February 15, 2023 Special Meeting (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law 2023-21 to amend By-law 2018-45 regarding water and wastewater rates and charges (CARRIED)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend approval of the City of Greater Sudbury's 2023 Budget, with a report to follow. They will also receive a presentation on the Conservation Sudbury Board's 2023 budget. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments.

• Finalization of the 2023 Budget with recommendations for approval
• Conservation Sudbury Board 2023 Budget presentation
• Public comments and delegations

The committee approved the 2023 tax-supported base operating budget for municipal operations at a gross expenditure of $506,484,166. It also approved budgets for police, public health, the public library, and water/wastewater services. Several budget amendments were passed to fund specific business cases, including ambulance services and automated speed enforcement.

• Approved water/wastewater operating budget of $93,781,771 with a 4.8% user rate increase (10-0)
• Approved water/wastewater 2023 capital budget of $38,717,028 (10-0)
• Approved Greater Sudbury Police Services 2023 budget of $77,110,857 and capital budget of $5,695,109 (8-3)
• Approved Public Health, Sudbury & Districts 2023 budget of $8,055,880 (9-2)
• Approved Greater Sudbury Public Library 2023 budget of $9,927,139 (7-4)
• Approved 2023 municipal operations base operating budget of $506,484,166 gross / $239,398,256 net
• Approved funding for additional full-time ambulances with 2023 operating costs of $694,991
• Approved implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement Program with 2023 net revenue of $43,667

Hearing Committee Meeting

The Hearing Committee is meeting to consider an engineer's report on the Valley Growers Municipal Drain, which stems from a Council-approved drainage petition under the Drainage Act from June 15, 2021. The committee will also receive an orientation on its roles and responsibilities, and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for a term ending December 31, 2024. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call, declarations of interest, and public comments.

• Consideration of Valley Growers Municipal Drain Engineer's Report (with appendices on report 17-214 and timeline chart)
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for Hearing Committee term ending December 31, 2024
• Hearing Committee orientation presentation on roles and responsibilities

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair for the term ending December 31, 2024. Following a public hearing, the committee voted to refer the Valley Growers Municipal Drain Engineer's Report back for specific revisions regarding construction intervals and petitioners.

• Appointed Councillor Signoretti as Chair and Councillor Cormier as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Referred Valley Growers Engineer's Report (Nov 25, 2022) back to Engineer to remove intervals 3, 4, and 5 from proposed construction (Carried)
• Decided to remove allowances for owners affected by intervals 3, 4, and 5 (Carried)
• Determined engineering costs for intervals 3, 4, and 5 be assessed to landowners along deleted work (Carried)
• Amended Section 4 of the Engineer's Report to remove role number 023-01300 as a petitioner (Carried)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss winter maintenance updates, a private lead water services program update, and design considerations for the Sparks Street watermain replacement and road rehabilitation project. A motion requests sidewalk winter maintenance on Summerhill Crescent. The agenda includes standard procedural items.

• Winter Control Update for November and December 2022
• Private Lead Water Services Program Update
• Sparks Street Project Design Considerations (watermain replacement and road rehabilitation from Barry Downe Road to Roy Avenue)
• Motion to review sidewalk winter maintenance on Summerhill Crescent for 2023/2024 season

The Operations Committee directed staff to review Summerhill Crescent for potential inclusion in the 2023/2024 sidewalk winter maintenance routes. Two other items regarding water services and the Sparks Street project were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved request for staff to review Summerhill Crescent for 2023/2024 winter sidewalk maintenance (Carried)
• Deferred Private Lead Water Services Program Update to Q3 (Carried by two-thirds majority)
• Deferred Sparks Street Project Design Considerations to March 27, 2023 (Carried by two-thirds majority)

City Council Meeting

Greater Sudbury City Council meets on February 7, 2023, to consider several motions and reports. Key items include a proposed Housing Supply Strategy, a traffic study at Labelle and Noel Streets, a report on reducing business red tape, and a quarterly attendance report for council members. The council will also handle routine appointments, by-laws, and committee resolutions.

• Motion to develop a Housing Supply Strategy by Q4 2023, including housing targets and performance metrics
• Motion for a traffic study at Labelle and Noel Streets in Hanmer to consider replacing a yield sign with a stop sign
• Motion to direct CAO to work with Chamber of Commerce on a report about reducing business red tape by May 2023
• By-law 2023-18 authorizes a one-time grant to Youth Entertaining Sudbury (Y.E.S.) Theatre for an open-air theatre
• Appointment of council members to the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) board

City Council approved a directive for staff to create a Housing Supply Strategy by the fourth quarter of 2023. The council also ordered a report on reducing municipal red tape for businesses and a traffic study in Hanmer. Additionally, new reporting requirements for council member attendance were established.

• Approved development of a Housing Supply Strategy by Q4 2023
• Directed CAO to report on business attraction and red tape reduction by end of Q2 2023
• Approved traffic study at Labelle and Noel Streets in Hanmer for Q3 2023
• Mandated quarterly attendance reports for Council and annual reports for outside Boards
• Appointed Mayor Paul Lefebvre and Councillor Signoretti (alternate) to the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities
• Approved Nominating Committee resolutions NC2023-01 to NC2023-09
• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-38 to PL2023-43
• Passed By-laws 2023-15 through 2023-19

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider a rezoning application for 0 Poland Street in Copper Cliff to permit a parking lot, and to discuss routine planning matters including a subdivision draft plan extension and a road closure. The agenda also includes a closed session for a land acquisition matter.

• Public hearing on rezoning 0 Poland Street, Copper Cliff to R1-5(S) Low Density Residential Special for a parking lot
• Request to extend draft plan approval for Nature's Haven II subdivision, Cote Boulevard, Hanmer
• Proposal for City to apply as registered owner, close, and declare surplus part of Old Wanup Road, Wanup
• Closed session on proposed or pending acquisition/disposition of land at Martindale Road, Sudbury

The Planning Committee approved a zoning amendment for a property in Copper Cliff to allow a parking lot and specific site deviations. The committee also authorized the sale of land near Martindale Road and the closure of a portion of Old Wanup Road.

• Approved zoning change from R1-5 to R1-5(S) for 0 Poland Street, Copper Cliff (4-0)
• Authorized sale of part of a lane east of Martindale Road (CARRIED)
• Approved amending draft plan conditions for Cote Boulevard, Hanmer (CARRIED)
• Approved application to be registered owner, close, and declare surplus land at Old Wanup Road, Wanup (CARRIED)

Nominating Committee Meeting

The Nominating Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on the appointment of citizens to advisory panels, statutory boards, committees, and legislatively required groups, including the Greater Sudbury Public Library Board. The agenda is largely procedural, with one substantive report on the appointment process.

• Appointment of citizens to advisory panels, statutory boards, committees and legislatively required groups
• Letter regarding Greater Sudbury Public Library Board citizen appointments

The Committee approved the appointment of citizens to several advisory panels, statutory boards, and committees for terms ending November 14, 2026. One appointment process for the Public Library Board was deferred to the next meeting.

• Appointed 9 members to the Accessibility Advisory Panel (12-0)
• Appointed 2 Lively resident representatives to the Lively Recreation Advisory Panel
• Appointed 9 members to the Older Adult Advisory Panel
• Appointed 5 Fence-Viewers
• Appointed James Barrett as Livestock Valuer
• Appointed 5 members to the Committee of Adjustment/Sign Variance Committee
• Appointed 2 members to the Conservation Sudbury Board
• Appointed Gerry Lougheed Jr. to the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board

City Council Meeting

City Council will consider reports on the More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23) and a fire/paramedic station location study, along with several by-laws and member motions. The meeting includes a closed session for a land disposition and training item. Most other agenda items are routine approvals of committee resolutions and minutes.

• Report on More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23) implications and next steps
• Emergency Services Station Location Study with recommendations on fire/paramedic stations
• By-law 2023-08 appointing Direct Energy Marketing Limited as natural gas broker
• By-law 2023-09Z rezoning 0 Nelson and 422-426 Elgin Street, Sudbury
• Motion for traffic study at Labelle and Noel Streets, Hanmer

City Council approved several directives to implement the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, including public consultation on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments. Council also appointed 10 members to the Downtown Sudbury BIA Board of Management and designated 140 St. George Street as a property of cultural heritage value.

• Approved public consultation for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Bill 23
• Appointed 10 non-direct Council appointees to the Downtown Sudbury BIA Board of Management
• Approved Terms of Reference for the Museums and Heritage Advisory Panel (minimum 2 Council members)
• Approved Emergency Services Station Location Study Community Engagement Plan
• Deferred Emergency Services Station Location Study until end of Q2 2023 pending financial analysis
• Designated 140 St. George Street as a Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
• Appointed Direct Energy Marketing Limited as Natural Gas Broker
• Approved report request for a live winter maintenance operations website by end of Q3 2023

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning items, including three public hearings for rezoning applications, a closed session for land acquisition/disposition matters, and routine reports on subdivision approvals and property vesting. Decisions or recommendations will be made on these items.

• Rezoning to Agricultural Special (A(S)) at 0 Seguin Street, Chelmsford to prohibit residential uses
• Rezoning to R3(S) Medium Density Residential at 35 Coulson Street, Capreol for a four-unit row dwelling
• Rezoning to expand medium density residential development on Deschene Road, Hanmer
• Extension of draft plan approval for Adam & Eve subdivision at 1991 Maley Drive, Sudbury
• Vesting of twelve failed tax sale properties across Sudbury area

The Planning Committee approved three zoning by-law amendments for properties in Chelmsford, Capreol, and Hanmer. The committee also authorized the sale of vacant land in Balfour Township and the vesting of 12 failed tax sale properties.

• Approved zoning change to Agricultural Special for 0 Seguin Street, Chelmsford (CARRIED)
• Approved zoning change to Medium Density Residential Special for 35 Coulson Street, Capreol (CARRIED)
• Approved zoning change to Medium Density Residential Special for Deschene Road, Hanmer (CARRIED)
• Authorized sale of vacant land in Balfour Township (PIN 73351-0415(LT)) (CARRIED)
• Approved closure and surplus declaration of unopened lane north of Walter Street, Coniston (CARRIED)
• Authorized vesting of 12 vacant failed tax sale properties (CARRIED)
• Approved Community Improvement Plan applications for 104 Beech Street and 158 Elgin Street (CARRIED)
• Amended draft approval conditions for 1991 Maley Drive and Foxborough West Subdivision (CARRIED)

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to hear 2023 budget presentations from the Greater Sudbury Public Library, Police Service, and Public Health Sudbury & Districts, plus a general budget overview. It will also consider Healthy Community Initiative funding requests and elect a chair and vice-chair for the term to 2024.

• Greater Sudbury Public Library 2023 budget presentation
• Greater Sudbury Police Service 2023 budget presentation
• Public Health Sudbury & Districts 2023 budget presentation
• Healthy Community Initiative Fund applications (approval needed for capital requests over $10,000 and grants over $1,000)
• Election of Finance and Administration Committee Chair and Vice-Chair

The Finance and Administration Committee appointed Councillor McIntosh as Chair and Councillor Cormier as Vice-Chair. The committee also approved funding requests for the Healthy Community Initiative Fund.

• Appointed Councillor McIntosh as Chair and Councillor Cormier as Vice-Chair (FA2023-01) CARRIED
• Approved Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests (FA2023-03) CARRIED

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee is meeting to receive an update on leak reduction initiatives from the Water and Wastewater Task Force and to appoint its Chair and Vice-Chair for a term ending December 31, 2024. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Update on leak reduction initiatives from Water and Wastewater Task Force
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for term ending December 31, 2024

The Operations Committee appointed Councillor Signoretti as Chair and Councillor Parent as Vice-Chair for the term ending December 31, 2024. A petition for a crosswalk at Lamothe Street and Barrydowne Road was submitted for review.

• Appointed Councillor Signoretti as Chair of the Operations Committee (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Parent as Vice-Chair of the Operations Committee (Carried)

Community and Emergency Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Emergency Services Committee is meeting to elect its Chair and Vice-Chair for the term ending December 31, 2024, and to receive a quarterly update on Pioneer Manor, a long-term care home. The agenda includes only these two substantive items; the rest is procedural.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the Committee (term to Dec 31, 2024)
• Pioneer Manor 2022 1st to 3rd Quarter Report (operational update)

The Community and Emergency Services Committee appointed Councillor Lapierre as Chair and Councillor Parent as Vice-Chair. These appointments are effective until December 31, 2024, or until successors are appointed.

• Appointed Councillor Lapierre as Chair (CES2023-01: CARRIED)
• Appointed Councillor Parent as Vice-Chair (CES2023-01: CARRIED)

City Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with a closed session for legal and training matters, followed by an open session. Council will consider Planning Committee resolutions, adopt minutes, review the CGS Strategic Plan 2019-2027, and pass several by-laws, including appointments to boards and road declarations.

• Closed session on property acquisition/expropriation (solicitor-client privilege) and training on conflict of interest
• Review and renewal of CGS Strategic Plan 2019-2027
• By-law 2023-02: Appoint Councillors to boards and corporations
• By-law 2023-04: Repeal and replace by-law 2019-51 on committees and advisory panels
• By-law 2023-05: Declare certain parcels of land as part of the city road system

Council approved 15 resolutions from the January 9 Planning Committee meeting and adopted five by-laws. These by-laws include appointments to boards, updates to council committee procedures, and the addition of land parcels to the city road system.

• Approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-01 to PL2023-15 (Carried)
• Adopted Planning Committee meeting minutes of October 3, 2022 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-02 to appoint Councillors to boards and corporations (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-03 to amend the list of Committees of Council (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-04 to update Committees of Council and Advisory Panels (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-05 to declare certain land parcels as part of the city road system (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-01 to confirm proceedings of the January 10, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Planning Committee Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider three rezoning applications, several land-related routine reports, and to appoint its Chair and Vice-Chair. The rezoning items involve properties on Highway 69 South, South Shore Road, and Montague Avenue. The committee will also handle a closed session on four land acquisition or disposition matters.

• Rezoning to RU(18) for part of 0 Highway 69 South to prevent split-zoning
• Rezoning to SLS for part of 0 South Shore Road to prevent split-zoning
• Rezoning to R2-3(S) at 368 Montague Avenue to legalize a four-unit dwelling
• Extension of draft plan of subdivision approval for Dominion Park Developments until December 12, 2025
• Declarations of surplus land for Gloucester Court, part of Carina Drive (Hanmer), and part of Queen Lane (Chelmsford)

The Planning Committee approved three zoning by-law amendments for properties on Highway 69 South, South Shore Road, and Montague Avenue. The committee also authorized the sale of vacant lands and a hydro line easement, and approved several road closures and surplus land declarations.

• Appointed Councillor Cormier as Chair and Councillor Lapierre as Vice-Chair
• Approved zoning change from Rural to Rural Special at 0 Highway 69 South (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from Rural to Seasonal Limited Service at 0 South Shore Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to Low Density Residential Two Special at 368 Montague Avenue (5-0)
• Authorized 5-year lease with 1311949 Ontario Inc. for radio equipment in Onaping
• Authorized sale of vacant land south of Fabbro Street and north of Howey Drive
• Authorized sale of private primary hydro line and easement in Hanmer
• Declared land at Gloucester Court, Carina Drive, and Queen Lane as surplus