City Council Meeting

the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Personal Matters (Identifiable Individual(s)) / Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations item regarding a performance review in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(b) and (d).

the City of Greater Sudbury declared a Significant Weather Event beginning on March 15, 2026, in response to severe and prolonged winter conditions that impacted roads, transit, emergency response, and other municipal operations; and WHEREAS all City departments, partner agencies, and contracted service providers were mobilized to ensure public safety, maintain essential services, and respond to evolving conditions throughout the duration of the event; and WHEREAS it is essential that the City continuously evaluate its emergency response processes to ensure readiness, efficiency, and resilience in future weather related events; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct staff to prepare a comprehensive, cross departmental analysis of the City’s management of the Significant Weather Event that began on March 15, 2026; and THAT this analysis include: An evaluation of how effectively the event was managed across all relevant departments and service areas; Identification of operational strengths and practices that worked well; Recommendations for improvements, including any additional resources, technologies, protocols, or inter departmental coordination measures that should be considered for future events; A detailed summary of impacts to municipal services, including service disruptions, delays, or changes in service levels; A full accounting of the associated operational and financial costs incurred as a result of the event; AND THAT staff be further directed to conduct

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 11.1.3 to 11.2.2.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2026-42 to PL2026-54 from the meeting of March 30, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of February 9, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of March 10, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Implementation Plan and directs staff to present a by-law to adopt the French Language Services Policy, as outlined in the report entitled “French Language Services Policy”, from the Chief Administrative Officer, presented at the City Council meeting on March 31, 2026.

the resolution be amended to replace the text with the following: WHEREAS municipalities play a vital role in responding to homelessness through a balanced approach that addresses both the root causes of homelessness and the immediate needs of residents who are unhoused; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury Council has previously expressed its support for the Community Roadmap to End Homelessness , which provides a coordinated, evidence‑based framework focused on housing stability, prevention, and person‑centered supports, and efforts to address homelessness should align with and support the tenets of that Roadmap; AND WHEREAS the provision of essential services—such as access to washroom facilities, drop‑in spaces, outreach, and on‑site supports—promotes dignity, public health, and community safety for both unhoused individuals and the broader community; AND WHEREAS a portion of the unhoused population experiences significant and complex mental health and substance use challenges, requiring trauma‑informed, coordinated supports that integrate housing, health, and social services; AND WHEREAS frontline supports for people experiencing homelessness are delivered through a coordinated network of municipal and community‑based agencies and programs, including but not limited to: City of Greater Sudbury Client Navigators and Project Coordinators; Samaritan Centre, including the New Hope Outreach Program; Shkagamik Kwe Bear Program; Centre de Santé – Veteran Program, including c

amended: WHEREAS municipalities play a vital role in responding to homelessness through a balanced approach that addresses both the root causes of homelessness and the immediate needs of residents who are unhoused; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury Council has previously expressed its support for the Community Roadmap to End Homelessness , which provides a coordinated, evidence‑based framework focused on housing stability, prevention, and person‑centered supports, and efforts to address homelessness should align with and support the tenets of that Roadmap; AND WHEREAS the provision of essential services—such as access to washroom facilities, drop‑in spaces, outreach, and on‑site supports—promotes dignity, public health, and community safety for both unhoused individuals and the broader community; AND WHEREAS a portion of the unhoused population experiences significant and complex mental health and substance use challenges, requiring trauma‑informed, coordinated supports that integrate housing, health, and social services; AND WHEREAS frontline supports for people experiencing homelessness are delivered through a coordinated network of municipal and community‑based agencies and programs, including but not limited to: City of Greater Sudbury Client Navigators and Project Coordinators; Samaritan Centre, including the New Hope Outreach Program; Shkagamik Kwe Bear Program; Centre de Santé – Veteran Program, including community outreach, support services, and housing assistan

the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-51 to By-law 2026-61Z.

in January 2022, the City of Greater Sudbury (CGS) approved a pledge of $500,000 to St. Joseph’s Villa’s Caring Beyond Campaign to support capital upgrades related to infrastructure and equipment; WHEREAS an installment of $377,298 was provided in April 2024, with the remaining $122,702 of the pledge yet to be disbursed; WHEREAS subsequent Provincial and Federal funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) enabled St. Joseph’s Villa to successfully advance the intended upgrades without requiring the full municipal pledge; WHEREAS St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre (SJCCC) is the only stand‑alone rehabilitative care hospital in Northeastern Ontario, operating across two sites and providing essential rehabilitative and restorative care for older adults and medically complex patients; WHEREAS the redevelopment of the SJCCC Lasalle Site represents a critical community infrastructure project that directly supports older adults, strengthens the local continuum of care, and alleviates system pressures that impact emergency services, housing availability, and social supports; WHEREAS since opening on October 28, 2024, the Lasalle Site has already served more than 400 patients, and upon completion of Phase 2 in early 2026 will operate 72 beds, serving an estimated 928 patients annually, replacing temporary beds currently located at the Clarion Hotel and South Bay Road and adding eight new beds to the community; WHEREAS the SJCCC Lasalle Site will contribute a

Canada’s economic security and modern defence capabilities depend on resilient supply chains, energy security, and reliable access to critical minerals; AND WHEREAS Greater Sudbury is one of Canada’s most important critical mineral hubs, producing and refining nickel, copper, and other critical minerals essential to national and provincial priorities; AND WHEREAS these minerals support industries across Canada and among our allies, making Greater Sudbury a strategic centre in the global competition for critical resources; AND WHEREAS mining activity in Greater Sudbury is rapidly expanding, with the number of mines within municipal boundaries expected to grow from nine to fifteen within five years; AND WHEREAS the City maintains extensive infrastructure, including more than 3,600 kilometres of roads and major water and wastewater systems across a land mass comparable to Prince Edward Island, supporting both residents and a multi billion dollar industrial ecosystem; AND WHEREAS the current municipal funding model does not reflect the scale of responsibility borne by Greater Sudbury, resulting in an unsustainable burden on local taxpayers despite the city generating nearly one third of Northern Ontario’s GDP; AND WHEREAS most mining related revenues flow to provincial and federal governments, with only a small portion reinvested in the community that enables this economic activity; AND WHEREAS a Special Economic Zone designation would ensure that more of the wealth generated in

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests, as outlined in the report entitled “Healthy Community Initiative Fund Applications – March 31, 2026”, from the General Manager of Community Services, presented at the City Council meeting on March 31, 2026; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to authorize the grants recommended in the report.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Personal Matters (Identifiable Individual(s)) / Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations item regarding a performance review in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(b) and (d).

WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury declared a Significant Weather Event beginning on March 15, 2026, in response to severe and prolonged winter conditions that impacted roads, transit, emergency response, and other municipal operations; and WHEREAS all City departments, partner agencies, and contracted service providers were mobilized to ensure public safety, maintain essential services, and respond to evolving conditions throughout the duration of the event; and WHEREAS it is essential that the City continuously evaluate its emergency response processes to ensure readiness, efficiency, and resilience in future weather related events; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct staff to prepare a comprehensive, cross departmental analysis of the City’s management of the Significant Weather Event that began on March 15, 2026; and THAT this analysis include:  An evaluation of how effectively the event was managed across all relevant departments and service areas;  Identification of operational strengths and practices that worked well;  Recommendations for improvements, including any additional resources, technologies, protocols, or inter departmental coordination measures that should be considered for future events;  A detailed summary of impacts to municipal services, including service disruptions, delays, or changes in service levels;  A full accounting of the associated operational and financial costs incurred as a result of the event; AND THAT staff be further d

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 11.1.3 to 11.2.2.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2026-42 to PL2026-54 from the meeting of March 30, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of February 9, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of March 10, 2026.

THAT the resolution be amended to replace the text with the following: WHEREAS municipalities play a vital role in responding to homelessness through a balanced approach that addresses both the root causes of homelessness and the immediate needs of residents who are unhoused; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury Council has previously expressed its support for the Community Roadmap to End Homelessness, which provides a coordinated, evidence‑ based framework focused on housing stability, prevention, and person‑ centered supports, and efforts to address homelessness should align with and support the tenets of that Roadmap; AND WHEREAS the provision of essential services—such as access to washroom facilities, drop‑ in spaces, outreach, and on‑ site supports— promotes dignity, public health, and community safety for both unhoused individuals and the broader community; AND WHEREAS a portion of the unhoused population experiences significant and complex mental health and substance use challenges, requiring trauma‑ informed, coordinated supports that integrate housing, health, and social services; AND WHEREAS frontline supports for people experiencing homelessness are delivered through a coordinated network of municipal and community‑ based agencies and programs, including but not limited to:  City of Greater Sudbury Client Navigators and Project Coordinators;  Samaritan Centre, including the New Hope Outreach Program;  Shkagamik Kwe Bear Program;  Centre de Santé – Veteran P

As amended: WHEREAS municipalities play a vital role in responding to homelessness through a balanced approach that addresses both the root causes of homelessness and the immediate needs of residents who are unhoused; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury Council has previously expressed its support for the Community Roadmap to End Homelessness, which provides a coordinated, evidence‑ based framework focused on housing stability, prevention, and person‑ centered supports, and efforts to address homelessness should align with and support the tenets of that Roadmap; AND WHEREAS the provision of essential services—such as access to washroom facilities, drop‑ in spaces, outreach, and on‑ site supports— promotes dignity, public health, and community safety for both unhoused individuals and the broader community; AND WHEREAS a portion of the unhoused population experiences significant and complex mental health and substance use challenges, requiring trauma‑ informed, coordinated supports that integrate housing, health, and social services; AND WHEREAS frontline supports for people experiencing homelessness are delivered through a coordinated network of municipal and community‑ based agencies and programs, including but not limited to:  City of Greater Sudbury Client Navigators and Project Coordinators;  Samaritan Centre, including the New Hope Outreach Program;  Shkagamik Kwe Bear Program;  Centre de Santé – Veteran Program, including community outreach, support services, and

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Implementation Plan and directs staff to present a by-law to adopt the French Language Services Policy, as outlined in the report entitled “French Language Services Policy”, from the Chief Administrative Officer, presented at the City Council meeting on March 31, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-51 to By-law 2026-61Z.

WHEREAS in January 2022, the City of Greater Sudbury (CGS) approved a pledge of $500,000 to St. Joseph’s Villa’s Caring Beyond Campaign to support capital upgrades related to infrastructure and equipment; WHEREAS an installment of $377,298 was provided in April 2024, with the remaining $122,702 of the pledge yet to be disbursed; WHEREAS subsequent Provincial and Federal funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) enabled St. Joseph’s Villa to successfully advance the intended upgrades without requiring the full municipal pledge; WHEREAS St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre (SJCCC) is the only stand‑ alone rehabilitative care hospital in Northeastern Ontario, operating across two sites and providing essential rehabilitative and restorative care for older adults and medically complex patients; WHEREAS the redevelopment of the SJCCC Lasalle Site represents a critical community infrastructure project that directly supports older adults, strengthens the local continuum of care, and alleviates system pressures that impact emergency services, housing availability, and social supports; WHEREAS since opening on October 28, 2024, the Lasalle Site has already served more than 400 patients, and upon completion of Phase 2 in early 2026 will operate 72 beds, serving an estimated 928 patients annually, replacing temporary beds currently located at the Clarion Hotel and South Bay Road and adding eight new beds to the community; WHEREAS the SJCCC Lasalle Site will con

WHEREAS Canada’s economic security and modern defence capabilities depend on resilient supply chains, energy security, and reliable access to critical minerals; AND WHEREAS Greater Sudbury is one of Canada’s most important critical mineral hubs, producing and refining nickel, copper, and other critical minerals essential to national and provincial priorities; AND WHEREAS these minerals support industries across Canada and among our allies, making Greater Sudbury a strategic centre in the global competition for critical resources; AND WHEREAS mining activity in Greater Sudbury is rapidly expanding, with the number of mines within municipal boundaries expected to grow from nine to fifteen within five years; AND WHEREAS the City maintains extensive infrastructure, including more than 3,600 kilometres of roads and major water and wastewater systems across a land mass comparable to Prince Edward Island, supporting both residents and a multi billion dollar industrial ecosystem; AND WHEREAS the current municipal funding model does not reflect the scale of responsibility borne by Greater Sudbury, resulting in an unsustainable burden on local taxpayers despite the city generating nearly one third of Northern Ontario’s GDP; AND WHEREAS most mining related revenues flow to provincial and federal governments, with only a small portion reinvested in the community that enables this economic activity; AND WHEREAS a Special Economic Zone designation would ensure that more of the wealth gener

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests, as outlined in the report entitled “Healthy Community Initiative Fund Applications – March 31, 2026”, from the General Manager of Community Services, presented at the City Council meeting on March 31, 2026; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to authorize the grants recommended in the report.