City Council Meeting

the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations Matters item regarding negotiations with CUPE 4705, one Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding a property on Dryden Road East, Wahnapitae and one Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive Position/Negotiations) / Position, Plan or Instructions to be Applied to Negotiations item regarding agreements related to the Sudbury Community Arena and the new Events Centre in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c), (d), (i) and (k).

the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to prepare a by-law to authorize the vesting and subsequent transfer of the lands municipally known as 371 Dryden Road East, Wahnapitae, and legally described as PIN 73481-0769 (LT), Part of Lot 7, Concession 3, Township of Dryden, City of Greater Sudbury; AND THAT Council dispenses with the procedural requirements outlined in Property By-law 2008-174 governing the sale of surplus property and declares the subject lands surplus to the City’s needs.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 12.1.1 to 12.3.1.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2026-106 to PL2026-115 from the meeting of August 10, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Nominating Committee resolution NC2026-01 from the meeting of August 11, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of June 22, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Special City Council meeting minutes of June 23, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of June 23, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of July 13, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Hearing Committee meeting minutes of July 13, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of July 14, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of July 14, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests, as outlined in the report entitled “Healthy Community Initiative Fund Applications – August 11, 2026”, from the General Manager of Community Services, presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 2026; 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 directs staff to prepare a By-law to amend Heritage Designation By-law 83-204 to include a statement of cultural heritage value and interest as outlined in the report entitled “Amendment to Heritage By-law 83-204 for the Bell Mansion at 251 John Street, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Council meeting on August 11, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the 2026 Building Faster Fund Investment Plan to add the Still Lake Wastewater improvements project to the capital plan in the amount of $1,296,053, and fund it through the 2026 Building Faster Fund allocation, as outlined in the report entitled “Building Faster Fund Update 2026” from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury issue a Heritage Permit in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act as outlined in the report entitled “Heritage Permit – Bell Mansion, 251 John Street”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Council meeting on August 11, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Investment Plan for HPP planned allocations as outlined in the report entitled “Homelessness Prevention Plan (HPP) Investment Plan”, from the General Manager of Community Well-being, presented at the City Council meeting on August 11 th , 2026 for the total allocated amount of $7,417,400.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the spending plan for the additional funds received through the Housing Accelerator Fund as well as adjustments to the previous spending plan as outlined in Table 3 of this report entitled “Housing Accelerator Fund Update”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the AI pilot project in the amount of $800,000 to be funded from the Building Permit Revenue Stabilization Reserve Fund, with annual AI licensing fees of $350,000 to be funded from building permit fees as outlined in the report entitled “Housing Accelerator Fund Update”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the sponsorship of an off-leash dog park at the Centennial Community Centre and Arena site by Wilson Hope Ltd.; AND THAT the off-leash dog park be named the Valley East Wilson Hope Dog Park as outlined in the report entitled “Valley East Dog Park Sponsorship and Naming Approval Request” from the General Manager of Community Services, presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 2026.

That the resolution be amended by including the following text at the end of the resolution: AND THAT annual funds received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) in 2027 and a portion of 2028 be committed as a funding source for this capital project; AND THAT the Treasurer be authorized to make the necessary funding adjustments within future capital financing plans and budgets; AND THAT there be no impact on the municipal tax levy. Conflict (1) Councillor Benoit

amended: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the front ending application by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited for the construction of the Kingsway / Street “A” signalized intersection and directs the City’s General Manager of Planning and Growth to negotiate and enter into a front ending agreement and Development Charge Credit Agreement as per the parameters outlined in the report entitled “Front Ending and Development Charge Credit Agreements – 2550 Kingsway”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 2026; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approved funding for the City’s share of the infrastructure works for Roads of up to $3.035 million from Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General; AND THAT annual funds received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) in 2027 and a portion of 2028 be committed as a funding source for this capital project; AND THAT the Treasurer be authorized to make the necessary funding adjustments within future capital financing plans and budgets; AND THAT there be no impact on the municipal tax levy. Conflict (1) Councillor Benoit

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the development charge credit application by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited for the construction of an approximate 100m section of Street “A” and directs the City’s General Manager of Planning and Growth to negotiate and enter into a Development Charge Credit Agreement as per the parameters outlined in the report entitled “Front Ending and Development Charge Credit Agreements – 2550 Kingsway”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 2026; AND THAT in accordance with the Development Charges Act, the Street “A” Upgrades shall be considered eligible for the use of credits for respective road, water and wastewater portions only under the City’s Development Charges By-law, and the project be included within the City’s Development Charges Background Study; AND THAT Council provides consent and directs staff to allow for the transfer of DC credits owed to properties owned by the developer and to other parties within the development charges credit agreement, in accordance with the Development Charges Act. Conflict (1) Councillor Benoit

the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-139 to By-law 2026-155Z.

the Canadian Beverage Association (CBA) is the national trade association representing the broad spectrum of companies that manufacture and distribute the majority of non-alcoholic refreshment beverages consumed in Canada; AND WHEREAS the CBA recently requested that the City of Greater Sudbury consider supporting the expansion of Ontario’s Deposit Return Program (ODRP) to include all beverage containers, including non-alcoholic drinks such as water, juice and soft drinks, and provided a copy of its recent prebudget submission to the Government of Ontario on the issue; AND WHEREAS the Regional Public Works Commission of Ontario (RPWCO) Waste Management Subcommittee has long advocated for the Province to expand Ontario’s existing deposit-return system beyond alcohol beverage containers to include non-alcoholic beverage containers; AND WHEREAS expanding Ontario’s deposit-return system would increase beverage container recovery and recycling rates, reduce litter, generate cleaner and less-contaminated recyclable materials, improve recycling efficiency, support a circular economy, and reduce municipal litter management and waste processing pressures, thereby potentially lowering municipal costs; AND WHEREAS municipalities have consistently advocated for a more comprehensive deposit-return system approach that would maximize beverage container recovery while reducing litter and environmental impacts; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury strongly supports the ex

Kukagami Lake Road and Matagamasi Lake Road have seen a substantial increase in residential occupancy, tourism, and traffic over the past decade; AND WHEREAS the current uncoordinated maintenance structure involves the City of Greater Sudbury, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), the Town of Markstay-Warren and the Kukagami Local Roads Board, leading to inconsistent levels of service, missed grading/plowing timelines, and public confusion regarding jurisdictional accountability; AND WHEREAS these connecting roadways consistently face deterioration, including deep potholes, washouts, and heavy washboarding that pose immediate safety hazards to drivers; AND WHEREAS the current duplication of equipment, travel time, and administrative resources across three separate road contracts on the same roadway represents an inefficiency in the use of taxpayer dollars; AND WHEREAS the MTO is scheduled to issue new winter maintenance contracts for this area in the coming year, presenting a timely opportunity to streamline operations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Greater Sudbury directs Staff to develop a comprehensive, year-round coordinated road maintenance plan for all Kukagami Lake road networks; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Staff immediately engage with the Province of Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the Kukagami Local Roads Board to investigate service alignment opportunities, including a single-entity service contract, consolidated maintenanc

the historic Skead Trestle Bridge (originally constructed circa 1907–1908 as part of the Canadian Northern Railway network) represents a vital 80-foot high infrastructure span crossing the Wanapitei River between Skead and Kukagami Lake Road; AND WHEREAS the bridge corridor serves as a critical, off-highway multi-use link enabling local residents and eco-tourists to safely access the Wolf Mountain and Paradise Lagoon wilderness regions without requiring travel along Highway 17; AND WHEREAS the beneficial ownership of the corridor resides with the Trans Canada Trail (TCT), while Canadian National Railway (CN) retains paper title, both of whom have expressed a preliminary interest in financially investing to create a safer, all-season version of the bridge to benefit the community; AND WHEREAS the bridge was closed to motorized and public access in October 2022 due to structural decay, liability concerns, and severe fire damage, disrupting major local recreational corridors utilized by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) and the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicles (OFATV); AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has issued a deadline for a structural plan to be established, failing which the historic span will face mandatory demolition; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Greater Sudbury directs City Staff to immediately initiate formal, exploratory discussions with Canadian National Railway, the Trans Cana

the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-156 to 2026-163.

the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-164 to 2026-165.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations Matters item regarding negotiations with CUPE 4705, one Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding a property on Dryden Road East, Wahnapitae and one Information Supplied in Confidence (Competitive Position/Negotiations) / Position, Plan or Instructions to be Applied to Negotiations item regarding agreements related to the Sudbury Community Arena and the new Events Centre in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c), (d), (i) and (k).

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to prepare a by-law to authorize the vesting and subsequent transfer of the lands municipally known as 371 Dryden Road East, Wahnapitae, and legally described as PIN 73481-0769 (LT), Part of Lot 7, Concession 3, Township of Dryden, City of Greater Sudbury; AND THAT Council dispenses with the procedural requirements outlined in Property By-law 2008-174 governing the sale of surplus property and declares the subject lands surplus to the City’s needs.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 12.1.1 to 12.3.1.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2026-106 to PL2026-115 from the meeting of August 10, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Nominating Committee resolution NC2026-01 from the meeting of August 11, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of June 22, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Special City Council meeting minutes of June 23, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of June 23, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of July 13, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Hearing Committee meeting minutes of July 13, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of July 14, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of July 14, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Healthy Community Initiative Fund requests, as outlined in the report entitled “Healthy Community Initiative Fund Applications – August 11, 2026”, from the General Manager of Community Services, presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 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 directs staff to prepare a By-law to amend Heritage Designation By-law 83-204 to include a statement of cultural heritage value and interest as outlined in the report entitled “Amendment to Heritage By-law 83-204 for the Bell Mansion at 251 John Street, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Council meeting on August 11, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the 2026 Building Faster Fund Investment Plan to add the Still Lake Wastewater improvements project to the capital plan in the amount of $1,296,053, and fund it through the 2026 Building Faster Fund allocation, as outlined in the report entitled “Building Faster Fund Update 2026” from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury issue a Heritage Permit in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act as outlined in the report entitled “Heritage Permit – Bell Mansion, 251 John Street”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the Council meeting on August 11, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Investment Plan for HPP planned allocations as outlined in the report entitled “Homelessness Prevention Plan (HPP) Investment Plan”, from the General Manager of Community Well-being, presented at the City Council meeting on August 11th, 2026 for the total allocated amount of $7,417,400.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the spending plan for the additional funds received through the Housing Accelerator Fund as well as adjustments to the previous spending plan as outlined in Table 3 of this report entitled “Housing Accelerator Fund Update”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the AI pilot project in the amount of $800,000 to be funded from the Building Permit Revenue Stabilization Reserve Fund, with annual AI licensing fees of $350,000 to be funded from building permit fees as outlined in the report entitled “Housing Accelerator Fund Update”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the sponsorship of an off- leash dog park at the Centennial Community Centre and Arena site by Wilson Hope Ltd.; AND THAT the off-leash dog park be named the Valley East Wilson Hope Dog Park as outlined in the report entitled “Valley East Dog Park Sponsorship and Naming Approval Request” from the General Manager of Community Services, presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 2026.

As amended: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the front ending application by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited for the construction of the Kingsway / Street “A” signalized intersection and directs the City’s General Manager of Planning and Growth to negotiate and enter into a front ending agreement and Development Charge Credit Agreement as per the parameters outlined in the report entitled “Front Ending and Development Charge Credit Agreements – 2550 Kingsway”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 2026; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approved funding for the City’s share of the infrastructure works for Roads of up to $3.035 million from Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General; AND THAT annual funds received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) in 2027 and a portion of 2028 be committed as a funding source for this capital project; AND THAT the Treasurer be authorized to make the necessary funding adjustments within future capital financing plans and budgets; AND THAT there be no impact on the municipal tax levy.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the development charge credit application by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited for the construction of an approximate 100m section of Street “A” and directs the City’s General Manager of Planning and Growth to negotiate and enter into a Development Charge Credit Agreement as per the parameters outlined in the report entitled “Front Ending and Development Charge Credit Agreements – 2550 Kingsway”, from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the City Council meeting on August 11, 2026; AND THAT in accordance with the Development Charges Act, the Street “A” Upgrades shall be considered eligible for the use of credits for respective road, water and wastewater portions only under the City’s Development Charges By-law, and the project be included within the City’s Development Charges Background Study; AND THAT Council provides consent and directs staff to allow for the transfer of DC credits owed to properties owned by the developer and to other parties within the development charges credit agreement, in accordance with the Development Charges Act.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-139 to By-law 2026-155Z.

WHEREAS the Canadian Beverage Association (CBA) is the national trade association representing the broad spectrum of companies that manufacture and distribute the majority of non-alcoholic refreshment beverages consumed in Canada; AND WHEREAS the CBA recently requested that the City of Greater Sudbury consider supporting the expansion of Ontario’s Deposit Return Program (ODRP) to include all beverage containers, including non- alcoholic drinks such as water, juice and soft drinks, and provided a copy of its recent prebudget submission to the Government of Ontario on the issue; AND WHEREAS the Regional Public Works Commission of Ontario (RPWCO) Waste Management Subcommittee has long advocated for the Province to expand Ontario’s existing deposit-return system beyond alcohol beverage containers to include non-alcoholic beverage containers; AND WHEREAS expanding Ontario’s deposit-return system would increase beverage container recovery and recycling rates, reduce litter, generate cleaner and less-contaminated recyclable materials, improve recycling efficiency, support a circular economy, and reduce municipal litter management and waste processing pressures, thereby potentially lowering municipal costs; AND WHEREAS municipalities have consistently advocated for a more comprehensive deposit-return system approach that would maximize beverage container recovery while reducing litter and environmental impacts; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury strongly suppor

WHEREAS Kukagami Lake Road and Matagamasi Lake Road have seen a substantial increase in residential occupancy, tourism, and traffic over the past decade; AND WHEREAS the current uncoordinated maintenance structure involves the City of Greater Sudbury, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), the Town of Markstay-Warren and the Kukagami Local Roads Board, leading to inconsistent levels of service, missed grading/plowing timelines, and public confusion regarding jurisdictional accountability; AND WHEREAS these connecting roadways consistently face deterioration, including deep potholes, washouts, and heavy washboarding that pose immediate safety hazards to drivers; AND WHEREAS the current duplication of equipment, travel time, and administrative resources across three separate road contracts on the same roadway represents an inefficiency in the use of taxpayer dollars; AND WHEREAS the MTO is scheduled to issue new winter maintenance contracts for this area in the coming year, presenting a timely opportunity to streamline operations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Greater Sudbury directs Staff to develop a comprehensive, year-round coordinated road maintenance plan for all Kukagami Lake road networks; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Staff immediately engage with the Province of Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the Kukagami Local Roads Board to investigate service alignment opportunities, including a single-entity service contract, consolidated ma

WHEREAS the historic Skead Trestle Bridge (originally constructed circa 1907–1908 as part of the Canadian Northern Railway network) represents a vital 80-foot high infrastructure span crossing the Wanapitei River between Skead and Kukagami Lake Road; AND WHEREAS the bridge corridor serves as a critical, off-highway multi- use link enabling local residents and eco-tourists to safely access the Wolf Mountain and Paradise Lagoon wilderness regions without requiring travel along Highway 17; AND WHEREAS the beneficial ownership of the corridor resides with the Trans Canada Trail (TCT), while Canadian National Railway (CN) retains paper title, both of whom have expressed a preliminary interest in financially investing to create a safer, all-season version of the bridge to benefit the community; AND WHEREAS the bridge was closed to motorized and public access in October 2022 due to structural decay, liability concerns, and severe fire damage, disrupting major local recreational corridors utilized by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) and the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicles (OFATV); AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has issued a deadline for a structural plan to be established, failing which the historic span will face mandatory demolition; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Greater Sudbury directs City Staff to immediately initiate formal, exploratory discussions with Canadian National Railway, the T

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-156 to 2026-163.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-164 to 2026-165.