The Greater Sudbury Record

Operations Committee Meeting

April 20, 2026

Who was there

Present (9): Brabant, Fortin, Labbee, Landry-Altmann, Leduc, McIntosh, Parent, Signoretti, Sizer

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 (8 motions)

8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Council receive the Notice of Request for Drain Minor Improvement for the Majcher-Perras Drain C, in accordance with Section 78(5) of the Drainage Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.17; AND THAT pursuant to Section 8(1) of the Drainage Action R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.17, the City of Greater Sudbury appoints K. Smart Associated Limited to make an examination of the area and proceed with the requirement of the proposed Minor Improvement Project; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves up to $120,000 from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General of which the full amount will be billed and reimbursed from the Requesting Landowner once construction of the Minor Improvement is certified complete by the Engineer as outlined in the report entitled “Request for Drain Minor Improvement – Majcher-Perras Drain C” presented by the General Manager of Community Infrastructure at the Operations Committee meeting on April 20, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Brabant
Carried
the resolution be amended to remove the second paragraph.
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried
amended: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the Gateway Speed Limit Pilot Project and expands Gateway Speed Limits to all residential neighborhoods within the municipality; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 to implement the recommended changes. A recorded vote was held. YEAS: (5) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Sizer, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Councillor Brabant NAYS: (2) Councillor Parent, and Councillor Fortin
Moved by Councillor Parent, seconded by Councillor Sizer As
Carried
incidents of harassment, threats, intimidation, and dangerous interference by members of the public toward municipal public works employees are increasing as these employees carry out their duties; AND WHEREAS City Council recently and unanimously supported calls to action aimed at strengthening protections for municipal public works employees and subcontractors, including urging the Province to introduce additional legislative and enforcement measures; AND WHEREAS employees of the City of Greater Sudbury have the right to a safe work environment, free from actual, attempted, or threatened violence from any individual they interact with, including residents, clients, service recipients, and members of the public; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury is committed to maintaining a workplace free from violence, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, threats, and intimidation; AND WHEREAS Council for the City of Greater Sudbury wishes to explore all available options to enhance the safety and protection of public works employees; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to investigate potential security measures for public works employees and to report back to the Operations Committee in the first quarter of 2027 with findings, including estimated costs and recommended implementation processes.
Moved by Councillor Parent, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried
THAT Council receive the Notice of Request for Drain Minor Improvement for the Majcher-Perras Drain C, in accordance with Section 78(5) of the Drainage Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.17; AND THAT pursuant to Section 8(1) of the Drainage Action R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.17, the City of Greater Sudbury appoints K. Smart Associated Limited to make an examination of the area and proceed with the requirement of the proposed Minor Improvement Project; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves up to $120,000 from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General of which the full amount will be billed and reimbursed from the Requesting Landowner once construction of the Minor Improvement is certified complete by the Engineer as outlined in the report entitled “Request for Drain Minor Improvement – Majcher- Perras Drain C” presented by the General Manager of Community Infrastructure at the Operations Committee meeting on April 20, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Brabant
Carried
THAT the resolution be amended to remove the second paragraph.
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried
As amended: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the Gateway Speed Limit Pilot Project and expands Gateway Speed Limits to all residential neighborhoods within the municipality; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 to implement the recommended changes. A recorded vote was held. YEAS: (5): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Brabant, Councillor Sizer, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann NAYS: (2): Councillor Fortin, and Councillor Parent
Moved by Councillor Parent, seconded by Councillor Sizer
Carried
WHEREAS incidents of harassment, threats, intimidation, and dangerous interference by members of the public toward municipal public works employees are increasing as these employees carry out their duties; AND WHEREAS City Council recently and unanimously supported calls to action aimed at strengthening protections for municipal public works employees and subcontractors, including urging the Province to introduce additional legislative and enforcement measures; AND WHEREAS employees of the City of Greater Sudbury have the right to a safe work environment, free from actual, attempted, or threatened violence from any individual they interact with, including residents, clients, service recipients, and members of the public; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury is committed to maintaining a workplace free from violence, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, threats, and intimidation; AND WHEREAS Council for the City of Greater Sudbury wishes to explore all available options to enhance the safety and protection of public works employees; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to investigate potential security measures for public works employees and to report back to the Operations Committee in the first quarter of 2027 with findings, including estimated costs and recommended implementation processes.
Moved by Councillor Parent, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried

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