City Council Meeting

the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with three Acquisition or Disposition of Land items regarding property on Cedar/Brady Streets, Sudbury, property on Beatrice Crescent, Sudbury and property on Larch Street, Sudbury, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 , par. 239(2)(c).

the City of Greater Sudbury authorize the purchase of 307 Cedar Street/362 Brady Street, Sudbury, legally described as PIN 73584-0167, Lot 33, Plan 2SB, Township of McKim, City of Greater Sudbury; AND THAT the acquisition and building renovations be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General; AND THAT the annual operating costs of the building be funded from the Social Services year end position in 2024 and included in the 2025 operating budget; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to authorize the purchase, renovations and the execution of the documents required to complete the real estate transaction.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2024-126 to PL2024-131 from the meeting of September 4, 2024.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2024-132 to PL2024-136 and PL2024-139 to PL2024-141 from the meeting of September 16, 2024.

the City of Greater Sudbury authorize a lease agreement with Meals on Wheels (Sudbury), for the continued use of space located at 1127 Bancroft Drive, Sudbury, for a five-year term, with one option to renew for an additional five-year term; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to authorize the lease agreement and the execution of the agreement.

the City of Greater Sudbury authorize the transfer of unopened Damaris Crescent, Sudbury, legally described as PIN 73587-0396(LT), Damaris Cres, Plan M-133, City of Greater Sudbury, by way of grant; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to authorize the transfer by way of grant and the execution of the documents required to complete the real estate transaction.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolution OP2024-21 from the meeting of September 9, 2024.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Community and Emergency Services Committee resolutions CES2024-26 to CES204-31 from the meeting of September 9, 2024.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the recommendations outlined in the report entitled "Performance Audit of the Engineering Services Division" as presented to the Audit Committee meeting on September 10, 2024.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Nominating Committee resolution NC2024-03 from the meeting of September 10, 2024.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2024-23 to FA2024-27 from the meeting of September 10, 2024.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 16.1.1 to 16.1.3.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of August 12, 2024.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting minutes of August 12, 2024.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of August 12, 2024.

the City of Greater Sudbury authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into, and execute an agreement in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services relating to the Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada, Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program Grant for the Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square project.

the resolution be amended to include the following: AND THAT staff be directed to include escalating fines for a second and subsequent convictions for the same offence.

Amended: ​THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a By-law to amend User Fee By-law 2023-58, By-law 2023-68, By-law 2011-277, and all other applicable By-laws to implement the recommended changes as outlined in the report entitled “Addressing Vacant Buildings in Greater Sudbury: Review of By-law 2011-277 the Property Standards By-law for Greater Sudbury” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure presented at the City Council meeting on September 17, 2024; AND THAT staff be directed to include escalating fines for a second and subsequent convictions for the same offence.

​​ THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to bring forward a draft Vacant Building Registry By-law, which would include financial and staffing requirements for implementation, administration, and enforcement as a business case during the 2025 budget deliberations as outlined in the report entitled “Addressing Vacant Buildings in Greater Sudbury: Review of By-law 2011-277 the Property Standards By-law for Greater Sudbury” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure presented at the City Council meeting on September 17, 2024.

the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2024-150 to By-law 2024-152Z.

the 2024-2025 Budget is the first multi-year budget to be approved and reviewed by City Council; AND WHEREAS on May 22nd, 2024 City Council directed staff to adjust the approved 2025 budget such that it produce no more than a 4.9% change over 2024 taxation levels, inclusive of the 1.5% infrastructure renewal levy approved in 2024, which has prompted service adjustments to current plans; AND WHEREAS to support its review of the approved 2025 Budget, City Council wishes to be provided with supplementary information and extra Finance and Administration Committee meeting dates to review, assess and ask questions about updates to current plans and priorities as a result of the new direction provided on May 22nd, 2024; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff include the following steps in the work underway to reconfirm the 2025 Budget: To enable thoughtful review and sufficient time for Councillors to assess the information, special Finance and Administration Committee meetings will be held on October 23rd and November 14th, 2024; Each General Manager and service partner lead will deliver a presentation that includes an update on current plans and priorities, progress on initiatives to achieve a 4.9% increase, and changes since the 2025 Budget was first approved that could influence current directions and expected results in 2025; A question and answer process similar to the one used in prior periods will follow the special meetings to address C

the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2024-153Z to By-law 2024-154Z.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with three Acquisition or Disposition of Land items regarding property on Cedar/Brady Streets, Sudbury, property on Beatrice Crescent, Sudbury and property on Larch Street, Sudbury, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c).

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury authorize the purchase of 307 Cedar Street/362 Brady Street, Sudbury, legally described as PIN 73584-0167, Lot 33, Plan 2SB, Township of McKim, City of Greater Sudbury; AND THAT the acquisition and building renovations be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General; AND THAT the annual operating costs of the building be funded from the Social Services year end position in 2024 and included in the 2025 operating budget; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to authorize the purchase, renovations and the execution of the documents required to complete the real estate transaction.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2024-126 to PL2024-131 from the meeting of September 4, 2024.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2024-132 to PL2024-136 and PL2024-139 to PL2024-141 from the meeting of September 16, 2024.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury authorize a lease agreement with Meals on Wheels (Sudbury), for the continued use of space located at 1127 Bancroft Drive, Sudbury, for a five-year term, with one option to renew for an additional five-year term; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to authorize the lease agreement and the execution of the agreement.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury authorize the transfer of unopened Damaris Crescent, Sudbury, legally described as PIN 73587-0396(LT), Damaris Cres, Plan M-133, City of Greater Sudbury, by way of grant; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to authorize the transfer by way of grant and the execution of the documents required to complete the real estate transaction.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolution OP2024-21 from the meeting of September 9, 2024.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Community and Emergency Services Committee resolutions CES2024-26 to CES204-31 from the meeting of September 9, 2024.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the recommendations outlined in the report entitled "Performance Audit of the Engineering Services Division" as presented to the Audit Committee meeting on September 10, 2024.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Nominating Committee resolution NC2024-03 from the meeting of September 10, 2024.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2024-23 to FA2024-27 from the meeting of September 10, 2024.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 16.1.1 to 16.1.3.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of August 12, 2024.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting minutes of August 12, 2024.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of August 12, 2024.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into, and execute an agreement in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services relating to the Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada, Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program Grant for the Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square project.

THAT the resolution be amended to include the following: AND THAT staff be directed to include escalating fines for a second and subsequent convictions for the same offence.

As Amended: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a By-law to amend User Fee By-law 2023-58, By-law 2023-68, By-law 2011-277, and all other applicable By-laws to implement the recommended changes as outlined in the report entitled “Addressing Vacant Buildings in Greater Sudbury: Review of By-law 2011-277 the Property Standards By-law for Greater Sudbury” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure presented at the City Council meeting on September 17, 2024; AND THAT staff be directed to include escalating fines for a second and subsequent convictions for the same offence.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2024-150 to By-law 2024-152Z.

WHEREAS the 2024-2025 Budget is the first multi-year budget to be approved and reviewed by City Council; AND WHEREAS on May 22nd, 2024 City Council directed staff to adjust the approved 2025 budget such that it produce no more than a 4.9% change over 2024 taxation levels, inclusive of the 1.5% infrastructure renewal levy approved in 2024, which has prompted service adjustments to current plans; AND WHEREAS to support its review of the approved 2025 Budget, City Council wishes to be provided with supplementary information and extra Finance and Administration Committee meeting dates to review, assess and ask questions about updates to current plans and priorities as a result of the new direction provided on May 22nd, 2024; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff include the following steps in the work underway to reconfirm the 2025 Budget: 1. To enable thoughtful review and sufficient time for Councillors to assess the information, special Finance and Administration Committee meetings will be held on October 23rd and November 14th, 2024; 2. Each General Manager and service partner lead will deliver a presentation that includes an update on current plans and priorities, progress on initiatives to achieve a 4.9% increase, and changes since the 2025 Budget was first approved that could influence current directions and expected results in 2025; 3. A question and answer process similar to the one used in prior periods will follow the special meet

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2024-153Z to By-law 2024-154Z.