City Council Meeting

the City of Greater Sudbury move to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Security of Municipal Property item regarding the City's information technology systems and data, one (1) Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive Position/Negotiations) / Position, Plan or Instructions to be Applied to Negotiations item regarding property on Durham Street, Sudbury and one (1) Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive Position/Negotiations) regarding City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation and one addendum to deal with one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land regarding a property on John Street, Sudbury in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(a), (c), (i) and (k).

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-115 to PL2022-120 and PL2022-122 to PL2022-124 from the meeting of August 29, 2022.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-125 to PL2022-131 from the meeting of September 12, 2022.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 12.1.1 to 12.2.1.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the City Council meeting minutes of July 12, 2022.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests, as outlined in the report entitled “Healthy Community Initiative Fund Applications – September 13, 2022”, from the General Manager of Community Development, presented at the City Council meeting on September 13, 2022; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to authorize the grants recommended in the report.

the City of Greater Sudbury authorizes the reconsideration of motion CC2021-227, passed at the City Council meeting of July 14, 2021. 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

the City of Greater Sudbury rescinds motion CC2021-227, titled "Greater Sudbury Event Centre Next Steps," from the meeting of City Council on July 14, 2021, and directs staff to prepare the appropriate by-law amendments. 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

the resolution be amended to remove the following text: “, except that cancellation of the following items be paused until July 31, 2023: The progressive Design Build RFP for Event Centre construction, and The Venue Manager RFP.” YEAS: (10) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger NAYS: (3) Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Sizer, and Councillor Leduc

Amended: THAT staff be directed to cancel or terminate all contracts and obligations associated with the Greater Sudbury Event Centre Project in an efficient manner. YEAS: (12) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger NAYS: (1) Councillor Leduc

staff be directed to produce a background report, by the end of Q2 2023, to update the building condition assessment and operational effectiveness analysis of the Sudbury Community Arena and provide a high-level summary of options for its replacement or renovation, including comparisons of facility size, amenities, and business approach with event centres in other Canadian Hockey League communities. 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

the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2022-143 to By-law 2022-160Z.

the existing railway grade crossings at Maley Drive, Montée Principale and Marier Street have been upgraded to meet current Transport Canada Grade Crossing Standards as it relates to the geometry of the roadway, through recent capital projects; AND WHEREAS updated records of the improvements are required to be gathered, documented and submitted to the appropriate railway to meet Transport Canada Grade Crossing Regulations for information sharing requirements, and this same information is required for Transport Canada Whistle Cessation applications; AND WHEREAS while many rail crossings in Greater Sudbury established whistle cessation decades ago, Ward Councillors have received numerous complaints about train whistles interrupting residents’ sleep and frustrating their days in the vicinity of the above rail crossings; AND WHEREAS the residents along the rail lines adjacent to the described grade crossings are also impacted by train whistles due to the requirement of a train to blow the whistle at a significant distances from grade crossing as they approach; AND WHEREAS the Transport Canada website outlines the process for whistle cessation, and reads that “The Canadian Rail Operating Rules require all trains to whistle whenever they approach a public grade crossing. In some cases, train whistles bother people who live nearby. Municipalities may wish to stop the whistling to provide local residents with relief from the noise.” THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater S

the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario is proposing a redistribution of electoral districts which would see the elimination of the Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing District and the creation of a Manitoulin-Nickel Belt riding; AND WHEREAS the elimination of that riding would reduce the number of Northern Ontario seats from ten to nine, weakening the North's voice in parliament; AND WHEREAS the new riding of Manitoulin-Nickel Belt would incorporate Manitoulin Island, Espanola Blind River and Elliot Lake to the west, the French River region as far east as Noelville and other northern areas, as well as the Greater Sudbury Communities of Capreol, Skead, Kukagami, Hanmer, Val Thérèse, Blezard Valley, Azilda, Chelmsford, Dowling, Onaping and Levack, but the Sudbury riding would be expanded to include the communities of Coniston, Wahnapitae, Wanup, Garson, and Falconbridge; AND WHEREAS the communities in and surrounding the City of Greater Sudbury comprise one geopolitical entity, the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario's proposal would fragment, diminish and reduce access to federal representation for the City and area residents; AND WHEREAS the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario is seeking public input on its proposed riding boundary changes, yet has scheduled only one in person consultation in Northern Ontario to be held in Timmins. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury urge the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commiss

the City responded to local community needs during the pandemic by funding operations for a 24 hr warming centre for vulnerable citizens in the community; AND WHEREAS the City partners with community service providers to provide services for people experiencing homelessness; AND WHEREAS there may be a continued need for warming centre services for people experiencing homelessness during the winter months; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to provide an updated report at the October 4, 2022 meeting of Council on the extreme cold weather alert program along with current shelter capacity trends.

the health and safety of our employees is a top priority; AND WHEREAS under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers have a number of responsibilities to ensure a safe workplace; AND WHEREAS the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) publishes normalized Medical Aid and

local residents have identified the intersection of Riverside Drive and Winchester Avenue as one that could benefit from an all-way stop arising from concerns for the safety of pedestrians and drivers alike; AND WHEREAS the Kingsmount Bell Park Ward 10 Community Action Network Executive supports this concern and have requested that a study be undertaken by City staff to determine whether an all-way stop would be warranted at that intersection, in accordance with the City's All-Way Stop Policy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to undertake a traffic study at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Winchester Avenue to determine whether an all-way stop is warranted, and that the results of that study be presented to the Operations Committee during the second quarter of 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury continues to make significant investments to increase access to municipal services online such as the Customer Service Portal; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury encourages citizens to utilize online services including making tax payments online through their bank or financial institution as per the “Pay Your Tax Bill” section at greatersudbury.ca; AND WHEREAS citizens who pay their property taxes online, through their bank or financial institution, do not receive a receipt that is recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency for use when submitting personal tax returns; AND WHEREAS user fee By-Law 2021-60, which indicated a cost of $14.50 to receive a duplicate tax receipt, was revised as part of By-Law 2022-48, now indicating that the fee of $15 will be applied for all tax receipts including the original; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to revise the user fee By-Law, to re-instate “Duplicate” Tax Receipt, allowing individuals who have paid their property taxes online, upon request, to obtain a proper receipt without additional fees being charged, and that only those requesting a duplicate copy of a tax receipt are charged the additional fee.

the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2022- 161 to By-law 2022-164.

Council, by Resolution CC2022-186 approved Operations Committee resolutions OP2022-20 to OP-2022-24 from the meeting of July 12th, 2022; AND WHEREAS resolution OP2022-21-A1 read as follows: "AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury direct that left hand turns from Stonegate Drive to Beatrice Crescent be prohibited for a one year pilot project: AND THAT staff be directed to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 2010-1 to implement the change; AND THAT staff prepare a report regarding the outcome of the pilot project to be returned to the Operation Committee in Q4 of 2023." AND WHEREAS despite consulting with area residents prior to presenting the motion, Councillor Leduc has received numerous complaints from area residents about the ineffectiveness of the prohibition of left hand turns from Stonegate Drive to Beatrice Crescent, as well as the negative impacts to other neighbouring streets; AND WHEREAS area residents are seeking alternate options for traffic calming measures and are requesting that the no-left hand turn sign be removed immediately; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution CC2022-186 be reconsidered.

despite consulting with area residents prior to presenting the motion to have left hand turns from Stonegate Drive to Beatrice Crescent prohibited, Councillor Leduc has received numerous complaints from area residents about the ineffectiveness of the prohibition, as well as the negative impacts to other neighbouring streets; AND WHEREAS area residents are seeking alternate options for traffic calming measures and Petitions seeking resolutions to their traffic volumes and speeding have been submitted; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to immediately cease the pilot project and remove the no left hand turn sign from Stonegate Drive to Beatrice Crescent, and to consult with residents of Attlee, Soloy, Stonegate, Beatrice, Manchester, Cumberland and Westmount Avenue for alternate traffic calming measures for the neighbourhood arising from non-local traffic heading to Adanac Ski Hill and report the results of those consultations together with recommendations, to the Operations Committee in the second quarter of 2023 for its consideration.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury move to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Security of Municipal Property item regarding the City's information technology systems and data, one (1) Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive Position/Negotiations) / Position, Plan or Instructions to be Applied to Negotiations item regarding property on Durham Street, Sudbury and one (1) Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive Position/Negotiations) regarding City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation and one addendum to deal with one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land regarding a property on John Street, Sudbury in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(a), (c), (i) and (k).

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution CC2022-186 approved Operations Committee resolutions OP2022-20 to OP-2022-24 from the meeting of July 12th, 2022; AND WHEREAS resolution OP2022-21-A1 read as follows: "AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury direct that left hand turns from Stonegate Drive to Beatrice Crescent be prohibited for a one year pilot project: AND THAT staff be directed to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 2010-1 to implement the change; AND THAT staff prepare a report regarding the outcome of the pilot project to be returned to the Operation Committee in Q4 of 2023." AND WHEREAS despite consulting with area residents prior to presenting the motion, Councillor Leduc has received numerous complaints from area residents about the ineffectiveness of the prohibition of left hand turns from Stonegate Drive to Beatrice Crescent, as well as the negative impacts to other neighbouring streets; AND WHEREAS area residents are seeking alternate options for traffic calming measures and are requesting that the no-left hand turn sign be removed immediately; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution CC2022-186 be reconsidered.

WHEREAS despite consulting with area residents prior to presenting the motion to have left hand turns from Stonegate Drive to Beatrice Crescent prohibited, Councillor Leduc has received numerous complaints from area residents about the ineffectiveness of the prohibition, as well as the negative impacts to other neighbouring streets; AND WHEREAS area residents are seeking alternate options for traffic calming measures and Petitions seeking resolutions to their traffic volumes and speeding have been submitted; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to immediately cease the pilot project and remove the no left hand turn sign from Stonegate Drive to Beatrice Crescent, and to consult with residents of Attlee, Soloy, Stonegate, Beatrice, Manchester, Cumberland and Westmount Avenue for alternate traffic calming measures for the neighbourhood arising from non- local traffic heading to Adanac Ski Hill and report the results of those consultations together with recommendations, to the Operations Committee in the second quarter of 2023 for its consideration.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-115 to PL2022-120 and PL2022-122 to PL2022-124 from the meeting of August 29, 2022.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-125 to PL2022-131 from the meeting of September 12, 2022.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 12.1.1 to 12.2.1.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the City Council meeting minutes of July 12, 2022.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests, as outlined in the report entitled “Healthy Community Initiative Fund Applications – September 13, 2022”, from the General Manager of Community Development, presented at the City Council meeting on September 13, 2022; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to authorize the grants recommended in the report.

WHEREAS the existing railway grade crossings at Maley Drive, Montée Principale and Marier Street have been upgraded to meet current Transport Canada Grade Crossing Standards as it relates to the geometry of the roadway, through recent capital projects; AND WHEREAS updated records of the improvements are required to be gathered, documented and submitted to the appropriate railway to meet Transport Canada Grade Crossing Regulations for information sharing requirements, and this same information is required for Transport Canada Whistle Cessation applications; AND WHEREAS while many rail crossings in Greater Sudbury established whistle cessation decades ago, Ward Councillors have received numerous complaints about train whistles interrupting residents’ sleep and frustrating their days in the vicinity of the above rail crossings; AND WHEREAS the residents along the rail lines adjacent to the described grade crossings are also impacted by train whistles due to the requirement of a train to blow the whistle at a significant distances from grade crossing as they approach; AND WHEREAS the Transport Canada website outlines the process for whistle cessation, and reads that “The Canadian Rail Operating Rules require all trains to whistle whenever they approach a public grade crossing. In some cases, train whistles bother people who live nearby. Municipalities may wish to stop the whistling to provide local residents with relief from the noise.” THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of G

WHEREAS the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario is proposing a redistribution of electoral districts which would see the elimination of the Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing District and the creation of a Manitoulin-Nickel Belt riding; AND WHEREAS the elimination of that riding would reduce the number of Northern Ontario seats from ten to nine, weakening the North's voice in parliament; AND WHEREAS the new riding of Manitoulin-Nickel Belt would incorporate Manitoulin Island, Espanola Blind River and Elliot Lake to the west, the French River region as far east as Noelville and other northern areas, as well as the Greater Sudbury Communities of Capreol, Skead, Kukagami, Hanmer, Val Thérèse, Blezard Valley, Azilda, Chelmsford, Dowling, Onaping and Levack, but the Sudbury riding would be expanded to include the communities of Coniston, Wahnapitae, Wanup, Garson, and Falconbridge; AND WHEREAS the communities in and surrounding the City of Greater Sudbury comprise one geopolitical entity, the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario's proposal would fragment, diminish and reduce access to federal representation for the City and area residents; AND WHEREAS the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario is seeking public input on its proposed riding boundary changes, yet has scheduled only one in person consultation in Northern Ontario to be held in Timmins. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury urge the Federal Electoral Boundaries

WHEREAS the City responded to local community needs during the pandemic by funding operations for a 24 hr warming centre for vulnerable citizens in the community; AND WHEREAS the City partners with community service providers to provide services for people experiencing homelessness; AND WHEREAS there may be a continued need for warming centre services for people experiencing homelessness during the winter months; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to provide an updated report at the October 4, 2022 meeting of Council on the extreme cold weather alert program along with current shelter capacity trends. Rules of Procedure A

WHEREAS the health and safety of our employees is a top priority; AND WHEREAS under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers have a number of responsibilities to ensure a safe workplace; AND WHEREAS the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) publishes normalized Medical Aid and

WHEREAS local residents have identified the intersection of Riverside Drive and Winchester Avenue as one that could benefit from an all-way stop arising from concerns for the safety of pedestrians and drivers alike; AND WHEREAS the Kingsmount Bell Park Ward 10 Community Action Network Executive supports this concern and have requested that a study be undertaken by City staff to determine whether an all-way stop would be warranted at that intersection, in accordance with the City's All-Way Stop Policy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to undertake a traffic study at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Winchester Avenue to determine whether an all-way stop is warranted, and that the results of that study be presented to the Operations Committee during the second quarter of 2023.

WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury continues to make significant investments to increase access to municipal services online such as the Customer Service Portal; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury encourages citizens to utilize online services including making tax payments online through their bank or financial institution as per the “Pay Your Tax Bill” section at greatersudbury.ca; AND WHEREAS citizens who pay their property taxes online, through their bank or financial institution, do not receive a receipt that is recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency for use when submitting personal tax returns; AND WHEREAS user fee By-Law 2021-60, which indicated a cost of $14.50 to receive a duplicate tax receipt, was revised as part of By-Law 2022-48, now indicating that the fee of $15 will be applied for all tax receipts including the original; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to revise the user fee By-Law, to re-instate “Duplicate” Tax Receipt, allowing individuals who have paid their property taxes online, upon request, to obtain a proper receipt without additional fees being charged, and that only those requesting a duplicate copy of a tax receipt are charged the additional fee.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury authorizes the reconsideration of motion CC2021-227, passed at the City Council meeting of July 14, 2021. Rules of Procedure An Electronic

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury rescinds motion CC2021-227, titled "Greater Sudbury Event Centre Next Steps," from the meeting of City Council on July 14, 2021, and directs staff to prepare the appropriate by- law amendments. 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

THAT the resolution be amended to remove the following text: “, except that cancellation of the following items be paused until July 31, 2023: 1. The progressive Design Build RFP for Event Centre construction, and 2. The Venue Manager RFP. Rules of Procedure An Electronic

As Amended: THAT staff be directed to cancel or terminate all contracts and obligations associated with the Greater Sudbury Event Centre Project in an efficient manner. Rules of Procedure An Electronic

THAT staff be directed to produce a background report, by the end of Q2 2023, to update the building condition assessment and operational effectiveness analysis of the Sudbury Community Arena and provide a high-level summary of options for its replacement or renovation, including comparisons of facility size, amenities, and business approach with event centres in other Canadian Hockey League communities. Rules of Procedure An Electronic

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2022-143 to By-law 2022-160Z.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2022- 161 to By-law 2022-164.