City Council Meeting

the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations Matters item regarding negotiations with CUPE, one (1) Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding property on Estelle Street, Sudbury and one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding the Event Centre in accordance with the Municipal Act , 2001, par. 239(2)(c), (d), (e) and (f).

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolutions OP2023-22 to OP2023-29 from the meeting of August 14, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Community and Emergency Services Committee resolutions CES2023-09 to CES2023-11 from the meeting of August 14, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-107 to PL2023-115 from the meeting of August 14, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Hearing Committee resolution HC2023-03 from the meeting of August 15, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Nominating Committee resolutions NC2023-17 to NC2023-18 from the meeting of August 15, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 15.1.1 to 15.1.15.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting minutes of May 15, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Special City Council meeting minutes of May 16, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of May 16, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Audit Committee meeting minutes of May 23, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Nominating Committee meeting minutes of May 23, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of May 29, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of May 29, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of June 19, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting minutes of June 19, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Audit Committee meeting minutes of June 20, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of June 26, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Special City Council minutes meeting of June 27, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of July 10, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of July 10, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Future-Ready Development Services Committee meeting minutes of July 11, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to apply to CMHC’s Housing Accelerator Fund as outlined in the report entitled “CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented to City Council on August 15, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to proceed with site preparation of properties as described in the staff report dated August 15, 2023, in order to prepare these sites for investment, utilizing Industrial Land Reserve funding to expedite the process.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the renaming of the Garson Community Centre and Arena, located at 100 Church Street, Garson to the George Armstrong Community Centre & Arena, as outlined in the report entitled, “Garson Community Centre and Arena Renaming Request”, from the General Manager of Community Development, presented at the City Council meeting on August 15, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the updated version of the City of Greater Sudbury Strategic Plan 2019-2027 (Revised July 2023), as presented by the Chief Administrative Officer at the City Council meeting on July 11, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2023-122 to By-law 2023-134Z.

Council, by Resolution CC2023-72 approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-64 to PL2023-69 and PL2023-71 to PL2023-72 from the meeting of April 24, 2023 AND WHEREAS resolution PL2023-67 with regard to the Draft Plan of Subdivision Application for 0 Bancroft Drive contained 39 conditions, 4 of which read as follows: 9. That the owner will be required to enter into a written agreement to satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, of the City, concerning the provision of roads, walkways, streetlighting, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, stormwater management facilities, watermains and surface drainage. 11. That a sidewalk be constructed on one side of the north/south street with a connection across Bancroft Drive to the existing sidewalk network. 18. The owner shall be required to have all stormwater management facilities constructed and approved by the City prior to initial acceptance of roads and sewers or at such time as the Director of Planning Services may direct. The owner shall provide lands for said facilities as required by the City, which will include a block for the stormwater management pond and related outlets, and a block for the drainage ditch beginning at the west boundary of the site and continuing to the southerly boundary being a minimum of 18.29 meters (60 feet) wide and centred on the ditch, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services. 19. The owner shall provide a block comprising all the lands on the west side of the drainage ditch n

Council, by Resolution CC2023-52 approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-51 to PL2023-57 from the meeting of March 20th, 2023; AND WHEREAS resolution PL2023-51 read as follows: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by the Community Church of the Way to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from “l(43)”, Institutional Special to “C1”, Local Commercial Special on lands described as PIN 73581-0275, Parcel 14649 SEC SES; Lots 75 and 76, Plan M129, Township of McKim; S/T LT154590, LT23487; Greater Sudbury, as outlined in the report entitled “1325 Bellevue Avenue, Sudbury”, from the General Manager, Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 20, 2023, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the enactment of an amending zoning by-law: a. The owner shall have constructed a test maintenance hole to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services. 2. That the amending zoning by-law include the following site-specific provisions: a. ‘Business office’, to a maximum net floor area of 150 metres squared per lot, be a permitted use; and, b. The following uses be prohibited: c. Group Home Type 1; d. Private Home Daycare; and, e. Day Care Centre AND WHEREAS the decision to request the construction of a test maintenance hole was done in accordance with Section 21(1) of the Sewer Use By-law 2010-188 that requires the installation of a test maintenance hole: “Every person being the o

Amended: WHEREAS the applicants have attempted to construct a test maintenance hole to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services as indicated in Resolution PL2023-51, but have experienced some challenges meeting that condition which will cause them significant financial distress should that condition remain; AND WHEREAS City Council would like to have the condition that the owner shall have constructed a test maintenance hole to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services removed from the resolution; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct that resolution PL2023-51 be amended to read as follows: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by the Community Church of the Way to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from “l(43)”, Institutional Special to “C1”, Local Commercial Special on lands described as PIN 73581-0275, Parcel 14649 SEC SES; Lots 75 and 76, Plan M129, Township of McKim; S/T LT154590, LT23487; Greater Sudbury, as outlined in the report entitled “1325 Bellevue Avenue, Sudbury”, from the General Manager, Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 20, 2023, subject to the following conditions: THAT the amending zoning by-law include the following site-specific provisions: a. ‘Business office’, to a maximum net floor area of 150 metres squared per lot, be the only permitted use. Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (10) Counc

Fire Services play a crucial role in maintaining the safety of our community, protecting the public, property, and the environment for those who live, work, and play in our city. AND WHEREAS we depend on both full-time career firefighters and a large number of engaged volunteer firefighters to deliver the service levels approved by council and reflected within our Establish & Regulating By-law AND WHEREAS the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters has become increasingly difficult as described in the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs 2022 Census Report that indicates there are 99,919 volunteer firefighters in Canada, which is about 21% lower that the last count in in 2016. AND WHEREAS Council has an interest in the overall state of our volunteer numbers and the activities being undertaken to recruit and retain active and engaged volunteers to deliver fire response within the municipality AND WHEREAS the province implemented on July 1, 2022 Ontario Regulation 343/22 Firefighter Certification made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act 1997. Legislation that requires minimum certification levels for both career and volunteer firefighters that align with the service levels approved by municipal council, which includes fire suppression, rescue and emergency services. AND WHEREAS the Fire Service must meet compliance for suppression activities by July 1, 2026 and all technical disciplines by July 1, 2028 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbu

the City of Greater Sudbury’s 2023 Long Term Financial Plan Update base plan calls for an average annual net taxation levy increase of 4.7% in each of the next ten years with two alternative scenarios presented; AND WHEREAS two alternative scenarios presented with the Long Term Financial Plan describe the financial implications of different levels of asset renewal investments, producing an average annual net taxation levy increase of either 6.6% (for “core infrastructure” renewal) or 10.7% (for all known asset management requirements) in each of the next ten years; AND WHEREAS the effects of prior decisions, inflation over the Long Term financial plan’s forecast period and over-reliance in prior periods on reserves and reserve funds to pay for municipal services have reduced Council’s flexibility to decrease the forecast tax levy, and plans to restore these reserve balances have not yet been put into effect; AND WHEREAS City Council recently approved the adoption of multi-year budget cycles to strengthen Council’s capacity for long-term planning and strategy execution; AND WHEREAS City Council and staff have multiple sources of information about service performance and costs, including a Core Service Review and annual benchmarking data, to support discussions and decisions for the 2024-2025 operating budgets; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to provide a summary by the end of October, 2023 that provides: Service descriptions that reflect

regulation in the Home-sharing and Short-term rental accommodation market has become common in Ontario and the City of Greater Sudbury would benefit from having a system of regulations and systems to ensure the safety of both purchasers and suppliers included in this market. AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury currently does not have regulations governing home sharing and short term rental accommodations, AND WHEREAS home-sharing and short-term rental accommodations offer some benefits to communities such as interim worker housing, tourism and economic activity, but also cause concerns related to housing availability and affordability, human trafficking, land use, and other public impacts, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs Staff to present a report by November 7, 2023 analyzing options to implement regulations governing home sharing and short term rental accommodations that reflect, at a minimum, the following principles: The safety of providers and users is paramount before, during and after a rental transaction is complete; Providers will fulfill responsibilities that include, but may not be limited to: ensuring listings are valid, and have a process for removing listings that are not valid; resolving issues with problematic operators, and sharing records with the City from time to time, as prescribed; Short term rental accommodations are good neighbors; and, Short term rental accommodations do not impact long-term rental housing supply

the Bell Park Master Plan was developed in 1999 to guide future uses and developments of Bell Park; AND WHEREAS there have been a number of developments in Bell Park since 1999, including but not limited to the construction of the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre and reclamation of the former St. Joseph’s Parking Lot; AND WHEREAS the Tourism Development Committee of the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation is exploring opportunities for tourism product development in waterfront areas including Bell Park as part of their mandate and in alignment with strategic tourism sector priorities and funding program guidelines; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff provide an information report to the November Community & Emergency Services Committee meeting that describes the status of projects originally identified in the Bell Park Master Plan, other Bell Park developments since 1999 and potential opportunities to further enhance/activate the park and surrounding area.

the City of Greater Sudbury endorsed a City wide Nodes and Corridors Strategy in 2016; AND WHEREAS Council, by Resolution CC2022-73 approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2022-08 to FA2022-13 from the meeting of March 29th, 2022; AND WHEREAS resolution FA2022-08-A1 read as follows: “THAT Staff include in their 2023 workplan a review of options for a Nodes and Corridors Community Improvement Plan focused on Tax Increment Equivalent Grants”; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury adopted the Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan on August 9th, 2022; AND WHEREAS, as part of the ongoing work of developing a Housing Supply Strategy, the City of Greater Sudbury completed a Housing Supply and Demand Analysis that demonstrates a current need for multi-unit residential rental units in the City; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to initiate the process under the Planning Act to amend the City of Greater Sudbury Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan to include a new program for the City’s corridors that would include the following elements: Financial incentives composed of Tax Increment Equivalent Grants (TIEG) targeted at the creation of multi-residential units along the City’s identified corridors; Program parameters offering TIEGs of 5 years for developments of between 30 and 100 multiple residential units and TIEGs of 10 years for developments with greater than 100 multiple residential units; A limited duration of the CIP progr

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations Matters item regarding negotiations with CUPE, one (1) Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding property on Estelle Street, Sudbury and one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding the Event Centre in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c), (d), (e) and (f).

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolutions OP2023-22 to OP2023-29 from the meeting of August 14, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Community and Emergency Services Committee resolutions CES2023-09 to CES2023-11 from the meeting of August 14, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-107 to PL2023-115 from the meeting of August 14, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Hearing Committee resolution HC2023-03 from the meeting of August 15, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Nominating Committee resolutions NC2023-17 to NC2023-18 from the meeting of August 15, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 15.1.1 to 15.1.15.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting minutes of May 15, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Special City Council meeting minutes of May 16, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of May 16, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Audit Committee meeting minutes of May 23, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Nominating Committee meeting minutes of May 23, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of May 29, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of May 29, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of June 19, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community and Emergency Services Committee meeting minutes of June 19, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Audit Committee meeting minutes of June 20, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of June 26, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Special City Council minutes meeting of June 27, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of July 10, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of July 10, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Future-Ready Development Services Committee meeting minutes of July 11, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to apply to CMHC’s Housing Accelerator Fund as outlined in the report entitled “CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented to City Council on August 15, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to proceed with site preparation of properties as described in the staff report dated August 15, 2023, in order to prepare these sites for investment, utilizing Industrial Land Reserve funding to expedite the process.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the renaming of the Garson Community Centre and Arena, located at 100 Church Street, Garson to the George Armstrong Community Centre & Arena, as outlined in the report entitled, “Garson Community Centre and Arena Renaming Request”, from the General Manager of Community Development, presented at the City Council meeting on August 15, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the updated version of the City of Greater Sudbury Strategic Plan 2019-2027 (Revised July 2023), as presented by the Chief Administrative Officer at the City Council meeting on July 11, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2023-122 to By-law 2023-134Z.

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution CC2023-72 approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-64 to PL2023-69 and PL2023-71 to PL2023-72 from the meeting of April 24, 2023 AND WHEREAS resolution PL2023-67 with regard to the Draft Plan of Subdivision Application for 0 Bancroft Drive contained 39 conditions, 4 of which read as follows: 9. That the owner will be required to enter into a written agreement to satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, of the City, concerning the provision of roads, walkways, streetlighting, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, stormwater management facilities, watermains and surface drainage. 11. That a sidewalk be constructed on one side of the north/south street with a connection across Bancroft Drive to the existing sidewalk network. 18. The owner shall be required to have all stormwater management facilities constructed and approved by the City prior to initial acceptance of roads and sewers or at such time as the Director of Planning Services may direct. The owner shall provide lands for said facilities as required by the City, which will include a block for the stormwater management pond and related outlets, and a block for the drainage ditch beginning at the west boundary of the site and continuing to the southerly boundary being a minimum of 18.29 meters (60 feet) wide and centred on the ditch, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services. 19. The owner shall provide a block comprising all the lands on the west side of the drainage

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution CC2023-52 approved Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-51 to PL2023-57 from the meeting of March 20th, 2023; AND WHEREAS resolution PL2023-51 read as follows: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by the Community Church of the Way to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from “l(43)”, Institutional Special to “C1”, Local Commercial Special on lands described as PIN 73581-0275, Parcel 14649 SEC SES; Lots 75 and 76, Plan M129, Township of McKim; S/T LT154590, LT23487; Greater Sudbury, as outlined in the report entitled “1325 Bellevue Avenue, Sudbury”, from the General Manager, Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 20, 2023, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the enactment of an amending zoning by-law: a. The owner shall have constructed a test maintenance hole to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services. 2. That the amending zoning by-law include the following site-specific provisions: a. ‘Business office’, to a maximum net floor area of 150 metres squared per lot, be a permitted use; and, b. The following uses be prohibited: c. Group Home Type 1; d. Private Home Daycare; and, e. Day Care Centre AND WHEREAS the decision to request the construction of a test maintenance hole was done in accordance with Section 21(1) of the Sewer Use By-law 2010-188 that requires the installation of a test maintenance hole: “Every person bei

As Amended: WHEREAS the applicants have attempted to construct a test maintenance hole to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services as indicated in Resolution PL2023-51, but have experienced some challenges meeting that condition which will cause them significant financial distress should that condition remain; AND WHEREAS City Council would like to have the condition that the owner shall have constructed a test maintenance hole to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services removed from the resolution; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct that resolution PL2023-51 be amended to read as follows: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the application by the Community Church of the Way to amend Zoning By-law 2010-100Z by changing the zoning classification from “l(43)”, Institutional Special to “C1”, Local Commercial Special on lands described as PIN 73581-0275, Parcel 14649 SEC SES; Lots 75 and 76, Plan M129, Township of McKim; S/T LT154590, LT23487; Greater Sudbury, as outlined in the report entitled “1325 Bellevue Avenue, Sudbury”, from the General Manager, Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Planning Committee meeting on March 20, 2023, subject to the following conditions: THAT the amending zoning by-law include the following site-specific provisions: a. ‘Business office’, to a maximum net floor area of 150 metres squared per lot, be the only permitted use. Rules of Procedure A

WHEREAS Fire Services play a crucial role in maintaining the safety of our community, protecting the public, property, and the environment for those who live, work, and play in our city. AND WHEREAS we depend on both full-time career firefighters and a large number of engaged volunteer firefighters to deliver the service levels approved by council and reflected within our Establish & Regulating By- law AND WHEREAS the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters has become increasingly difficult as described in the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs 2022 Census Report that indicates there are 99,919 volunteer firefighters in Canada, which is about 21% lower that the last count in in 2016. AND WHEREAS Council has an interest in the overall state of our volunteer numbers and the activities being undertaken to recruit and retain active and engaged volunteers to deliver fire response within the municipality AND WHEREAS the province implemented on July 1, 2022 Ontario Regulation 343/22 Firefighter Certification made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act 1997. Legislation that requires minimum certification levels for both career and volunteer firefighters that align with the service levels approved by municipal council, which includes fire suppression, rescue and emergency services. AND WHEREAS the Fire Service must meet compliance for suppression activities by July 1, 2026 and all technical disciplines by July 1, 2028 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Grea

WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury’s 2023 Long Term Financial Plan Update base plan calls for an average annual net taxation levy increase of 4.7% in each of the next ten years with two alternative scenarios presented; AND WHEREAS two alternative scenarios presented with the Long Term Financial Plan describe the financial implications of different levels of asset renewal investments, producing an average annual net taxation levy increase of either 6.6% (for “core infrastructure” renewal) or 10.7% (for all known asset management requirements) in each of the next ten years; AND WHEREAS the effects of prior decisions, inflation over the Long Term financial plan’s forecast period and over-reliance in prior periods on reserves and reserve funds to pay for municipal services have reduced Council’s flexibility to decrease the forecast tax levy, and plans to restore these reserve balances have not yet been put into effect; AND WHEREAS City Council recently approved the adoption of multi-year budget cycles to strengthen Council’s capacity for long-term planning and strategy execution; AND WHEREAS City Council and staff have multiple sources of information about service performance and costs, including a Core Service Review and annual benchmarking data, to support discussions and decisions for the 2024-2025 operating budgets; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to provide a summary by the end of October, 2023 that provides:  Service descriptions th

WHEREAS regulation in the Home-sharing and Short-term rental accommodation market has become common in Ontario and the City of Greater Sudbury would benefit from having a system of regulations and systems to ensure the safety of both purchasers and suppliers included in this market. AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury currently does not have regulations governing home sharing and short term rental accommodations, AND WHEREAS home-sharing and short-term rental accommodations offer some benefits to communities such as interim worker housing, tourism and economic activity, but also cause concerns related to housing availability and affordability, human trafficking, land use, and other public impacts, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs Staff to present a report by November 7, 2023 analyzing options to implement regulations governing home sharing and short term rental accommodations that reflect, at a minimum, the following principles: 1. The safety of providers and users is paramount before, during and after a rental transaction is complete; 2. Providers will fulfill responsibilities that include, but may not be limited to: a. ensuring listings are valid, and have a process for removing listings that are not valid; b. resolving issues with problematic operators, and c. sharing records with the City from time to time, as prescribed; 3. Short term rental accommodations are good neighbors; and, 4. Short term rental accommodations do not impact long

WHEREAS the Bell Park Master Plan was developed in 1999 to guide future uses and developments of Bell Park; AND WHEREAS there have been a number of developments in Bell Park since 1999, including but not limited to the construction of the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre and reclamation of the former St. Joseph’s Parking Lot; AND WHEREAS the Tourism Development Committee of the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation is exploring opportunities for tourism product development in waterfront areas including Bell Park as part of their mandate and in alignment with strategic tourism sector priorities and funding program guidelines; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff provide an information report to the November Community & Emergency Services Committee meeting that describes the status of projects originally identified in the Bell Park Master Plan, other Bell Park developments since 1999 and potential opportunities to further enhance/activate the park and surrounding area.

WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury endorsed a City wide Nodes and Corridors Strategy in 2016; AND WHEREAS Council, by Resolution CC2022-73 approved Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2022-08 to FA2022-13 from the meeting of March 29th, 2022; AND WHEREAS resolution FA2022-08-A1 read as follows: “THAT Staff include in their 2023 workplan a review of options for a Nodes and Corridors Community Improvement Plan focused on Tax Increment Equivalent Grants”; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury adopted the Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan on August 9th, 2022; AND WHEREAS, as part of the ongoing work of developing a Housing Supply Strategy, the City of Greater Sudbury completed a Housing Supply and Demand Analysis that demonstrates a current need for multi-unit residential rental units in the City; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to initiate the process under the Planning Act to amend the City of Greater Sudbury Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan to include a new program for the City’s corridors that would include the following elements: 1. Financial incentives composed of Tax Increment Equivalent Grants (TIEG) targeted at the creation of multi-residential units along the City’s identified corridors; 2. Program parameters offering TIEGs of 5 years for developments of between 30 and 100 multiple residential units and TIEGs of 10 years for developments with greater than 100 multiple residential units; 3. A limited duration