The Greater Sudbury Record

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

December 1, 2021

Who was there

Present (9): Cormier, Landry-Altmann, Lapierre, Leduc, McIntosh, Montpellier, Signoretti, Sizer, Vagnini

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (20 motions)

16 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Council’s recent investments in technology improvements and process changes, such as the new One Stop Shop at Tom Davies Square, are anticipated to improve service and the efficiency of municipal resources; THAT the 2022 Budget be adjusted to redirect savings worth $250,000 to support the anticipated cost of Supportive Transitional Housing resulting in a 2022 net levy impact of $350,000; AND THAT the 2023 budget include the remaining requirement of Supportive Transitional Housing resulting in a 2023 net levy impact of $636,495, if shifts in spending or third party support do not materialize. Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (13) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Bigger, Councillor Jakubo
the rules of procedure contained in 30.09 regarding reconsideration being dealt with at City Council be suspended to consider a motion by Councillor Signoretti regarding a general wage increase for 2022. Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (12) Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger ABSENT: (1) Councillor Signoretti
Moved by Mayor Bigger
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Bigger, Councillor Jakubo
the portion of resolution CM2019-11 which reads: AND THAT the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development further be directed to apply the General Wage Increase to all Non-Union staff retroactive to April 1, 2019. AND passed on July 9, 2019 be reconsidered. Rules of Procedure An Electronic Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (4) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, and Councillor Sizer NAYS: (9) Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Mayor Bigger
Defeated
In favour (4): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor Sizer · Opposed (9): Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Bigger, Councillor Jakubo
historically tipping fees have represented 100% cost recovery; AND WHEREAS over the past few years, tipping fee revenues have increased in accordance with the Miscellaneous User Fee By-law; AND WHEREAS the tipping fee rate no longer represents a full cost recovery; AND WHEREAS the most recent BMA Study (2021), the average cost per tonne is $114 for all participating municipalities and the median is $110 per tonne; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the tipping fee rate and all other associated tipping fees, move towards a phased-in full cost recovery over two years, which represents an increase from $81 to $90 per tonne for 2022, resulting an increase in tipping fee revenue of $400,000. Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (8) Councillor McCausland, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger NAYS: (5) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor Kirwan, and Councillor Leduc
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor McCausland, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Bigger, Councillor Jakubo · Opposed (5): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Leduc
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Convert Part Time Law Clerk to Full Time”, as outlined on pages 271 to 272 of the 2022 Budget document.
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Convert Major Events Development Officer Request to Permanent Non-Union Position”, as outlined on pages 273 to 274 of the 2022 Budget document with a zero net levy impact.
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “Red Cross Personal Disaster Assistance Program”, as outlined on pages 275 to 276 of the 2022 Budget document with a net levy impact of $15,000.
Moved by Councillor Sizer, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “YES Theater Community Grant for Refettorio”, as outlined on pages 277 to 278 of the 2022 Budget document with a zero net levy impact.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
That the resolution be amended by replacing it with the following: THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for MR55/Lorne Street Infrastructure Renewal project, as outlined on pages 279 to 281 of the 2022 Budget document. Subject to: THAT the project be approved contingent on the City receiving Federal or Provincial funding; AND THAT staff proceed with the emergency storm sewer replacement as disclosed in the 2022 Capital Budget. Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (13) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Mayor Bigger
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Bigger, Councillor Jakubo
Amended: THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for MR55/Lorne Street Infrastructure Renewal project, as outlined on pages 279 to 281 of the 2022 Budget document. Subject to: THAT the project be approved contingent on the City receiving Federal or Provincial funding; AND THAT staff proceed with the emergency storm sewer replacement as disclosed in the 2022 Capital Budget.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Vagnini As
Carried
in 2002, Sudbury’s municipal council passed a $20 million commitment to be paid over 20 years in support of the Heart and Soul Campaign. The campaign included the building of the St. Joseph’s Villa; AND WHEREAS there are only 3 non-profit residential facilities within the City of Greater Sudbury which include St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Finlandia Village and Maison McCulloch Hospice which have all been required by recently passed provincial legislation to upgrade their building ventilation systems, to promote the health and well-being of residents and staff; AND WHEREAS Finlandia Village is home to more than 400 older adults and provides quality residential services and supports to it residents and Maison McCulloch Hospice is an invaluable community resource that continues to provide palliative care services to meet the end-of-life needs of individuals and their families; AND WHEREAS Maison McCulloch Hospice must fund raise 40% of its overall budget to cover its annual operating expenses (which translates to approximately $1 million dollars per year), and the estimated cost of a new HVAC system for the older wing of the facility is $1.4 million dollars; AND WHEREAS on April 8th, 2021, the City of Greater Sudbury municipal council approved a $500,000.00 grant to St. Joseph’s Villa to assist in the installation of a new roof for this facility; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury provide grants in the sum of $500,000 to Finlandia Retirement Village and $500
Moved by Councillor Vagnini, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Defeated
WHEREAS Council’s recent investments in technology improvements and process changes, such as the new One Stop Shop at Tom Davies Square, are anticipated to improve service and the efficiency of municipal resources; THAT the 2022 Budget be adjusted to redirect savings worth $250,000 to support the anticipated cost of Supportive Transitional Housing resulting in a 2022 net levy impact of $350,000; AND THAT the 2023 budget include the remaining requirement of Supportive Transitional Housing resulting in a 2023 net levy impact of $636,495, if shifts in spending or third party support do not materialize. Rules of Procedure A
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
THAT the portion of resolution CM2019-11 which reads: AND THAT the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development further be directed to apply the General Wage Increase to all Non-Union staff retroactive to April 1, 2019. AND passed on July 9, 2019 be reconsidered. Rules of Procedure An Electronic
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Mayor Bigger
Defeated
WHEREAS historically tipping fees have represented 100% cost recovery; AND WHEREAS over the past few years, tipping fee revenues have increased in accordance with the Miscellaneous User Fee By-law; AND WHEREAS the tipping fee rate no longer represents a full cost recovery; AND WHEREAS the most recent BMA Study (2021), the average cost per tonne is $114 for all participating municipalities and the median is $110 per tonne; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the tipping fee rate and all other associated tipping fees, move towards a phased-in full cost recovery over two years, which represents an increase from $81 to $90 per tonne for 2022, resulting an increase in tipping fee revenue of $400,000. Rules of Procedure A
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Convert Part Time Law Clerk to Full Time”, as outlined on pages 271 to 272 of the 2022 Budget document.
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Convert Major Events Development Officer Request to Permanent Non-Union Position”, as outlined on pages 273 to 274 of the 2022 Budget document with a zero net levy impact.
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “Red Cross Personal Disaster Assistance Program”, as outlined on pages 275 to 276 of the 2022 Budget document with a net levy impact of $15,000.
Moved by Councillor Sizer, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “YES Theater Community Grant for Refettorio”, as outlined on pages 277 to 278 of the 2022 Budget document with a zero net levy impact.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
As Amended: THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for MR55/Lorne Street Infrastructure Renewal project, as outlined on pages 279 to 281 of the 2022 Budget document. Subject to: THAT the project be approved contingent on the City receiving Federal or Provincial funding; AND THAT staff proceed with the emergency storm sewer replacement as disclosed in the 2022 Capital Budget.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Vagnini
Carried
WHEREAS in 2002, Sudbury’s municipal council passed a $20 million commitment to be paid over 20 years in support of the Heart and Soul Campaign. The campaign included the building of the St. Joseph’s Villa; AND WHEREAS there are only 3 non-profit residential facilities within the City of Greater Sudbury which include St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Finlandia Village and Maison McCulloch Hospice which have all been required by recently passed provincial legislation to upgrade their building ventilation systems, to promote the health and well-being of residents and staff; AND WHEREAS Finlandia Village is home to more than 400 older adults and provides quality residential services and supports to it residents and Maison McCulloch Hospice is an invaluable community resource that continues to provide palliative care services to meet the end-of-life needs of individuals and their families; AND WHEREAS Maison McCulloch Hospice must fund raise 40% of its overall budget to cover its annual operating expenses (which translates to approximately $1 million dollars per year), and the estimated cost of a new HVAC system for the older wing of the facility is $1.4 million dollars; AND WHEREAS on April 8th, 2021, the City of Greater Sudbury municipal council approved a $500,000.00 grant to St. Joseph’s Villa to assist in the installation of a new roof for this facility; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury provide grants in the sum of $500,000 to Finlandia Retirement Village
Moved by Councillor Vagnini, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Defeated

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