The Greater Sudbury Record

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

December 7, 2021

Who was there

Present (9): Cormier, Landry-Altmann, Lapierre, Leduc, McIntosh, Montpellier, Signoretti, Sizer, Vagnini

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 (38 motions)

36 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Construct the Paris-Notre Dame Bikeway from Wilma Street to Bridge of Nations”, as outlined on pages 282 to 284 of the 2022 Budget document. Subject to: THAT the budget of $2,200,000 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General and replenished by the allocation to Active Transportation of $150,000 per year from 2022-2041, subject to the approval and receipt of federal funding.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Construct the Valley East Twin Pad Multipurpose Sports Complex”, as outlined on pages 285 to 288 of the 2022 Budget document. Subject to the following conditions: The approval of funding from senior levels of government totaling $20 million, reducing the municipal capital share to $9.2 million That 4 ice pads be closed after construction is complete, including Raymond Plourde, Centennial, Capreol (Pad 1) and one additional pad recommended by staff AND THAT the operational savings from pad closures offset the debt repayment required, resulting in a net zero impact on the tax levy. AND THAT staff report back to the Community Services Committee in 2022 with a status update. Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (11) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger NAYS: (2) Councillor Vagnini, and Councillor Montpellier
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Bigger, Councillor Jakubo · Opposed (2): Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier
the current Paramedic/ambulance garage at LEL has reached its capacity in storage deployment options; WHEREAS LEL is the Main central deployment location for Paramedics services including 911 emergency deployment, all Community Paramedic programs, the specialized field “argo” response vehicle, the major event ESU “Emergency Support Unit” as well as front line paramedic supervisors. WHEREAS since 2018 Paramedic services have had enhancement funding for some of the programs noted above including additional equipment & vehicles; WHEREAS there is no longer the proper space to store all these additional vehicles & equipment; WHEREAS many of the medications, patient care equipment, technology equipment should be indoors to prevent damage and ensure their proper life therefore leaving vehicles outside is not an option unless they are left idling to ensure proper temperatures inside the vehicle; WHEREAS CGS has adopted a CEEP plan as well as and anti-idling policy to help decrease our carbon footprint, and having to leave vehicles idling outside is not conducive to these policies; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury amends the 2022 budget resolution to include business case #8 on page 289 of the budget binder titled “Construction of a Garage Space at Lionel E. Lalonde” AND THAT the budget of $370,000 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – Paramedic Services with a net levy impact of $6,250.00 for 2022.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor McCausland
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to convert parks lighting to LED, as outlined on pages 295 to 297 of the 2022 Budget document. Subject to: THAT the budget of $177,000 be funded from the Parks Reserve Fund for a 2022 net levy impact of $0; AND THAT the operational savings of $20,750 for 2022 and $40,500 for future years replenish the reserve fund from 2022 to 2026.
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Install New Exterior Columbaria Wall Installations at Various Cemeteries”, as outlined on pages 298 to 300 of the 2022 Budget document with a zero net levy impact
Moved by Councillor Jakubo, seconded by Councillor Sizer
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for the “Reinstatement of Part Time Hours in By-Law Enforcement”, as outlined on pages 304 to 306 of the 2022 Budget document with a net levy impact of $287,540.
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Enhance Catchbasin Cleaning”, as outlined on pages 317 to 319 of the 2022 Budget document with a net levy impact of $198,333; Subject to: THAT $99,166.50 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve General Fund for a 2022 net levy impact of $99,166.50. Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (12) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger NAYS: (1) Councillor Sizer
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Bigger, Councillor Jakubo · Opposed (1): Councillor Sizer
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Cleanup Flour Mill Silo Site for the Projection Lighting Display”, as outlined on pages 323 to 325 of the 2022 Budget. Subject to: THAT the budget of $110,000 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General for a 2022 net levy impact of $0. Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (12) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger NAYS: (1) Councillor Sizer
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Bigger, Councillor Jakubo · Opposed (1): Councillor Sizer
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to create electronic content management (ECM) assessment and strategy, as outlined on pages 326 to 328 of the 2022 Budget document. Subject to: THAT the budget of $100,000 be funded from the Organizational Development Reserve for a 2022 net levy impact of $0.
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
the resolution be amended to remove "Subject to: THAT the budget of $96,182 be funded from the tax rate stabilization reserve for a 2022 net levy impact of $0." Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (2) Councillor Sizer, and Mayor Bigger NAYS: (10) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann ABSENT: (1) Councillor Vagnini
Moved by Councillor Sizer, seconded by Mayor Bigger
Defeated
In favour (2): Councillor Sizer, Mayor Bigger · Opposed (10): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Jakubo
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Fund Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program Year 3”, as outlined on pages 329 to 332 of the 2022 Budget document. Subject to: THAT the budget of $96,182 be funded from the tax rate stabilization reserve for a 2022 net levy impact of $0.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for the “Hiring of a Film Officer Position”, as outlined on pages 333 to 335 of the 2022 Budget document with a net levy impact of $78,535. Subject to: That an annual report be brought to Council on the activities of the local film industry, that includes the number of films that year, tier of each film, number of shoot days, local film spend, number of local hires, hotel room nights, and other pertinent information to reflect the industry's community benefit.
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the following CEEP related business cases: “Development of an Urban Forest Master Plan”, as outlined on pages 336 to 338 of the 2022 Budget document with a one time cost of $60,000. “Development of a Transit Electric Bus System Assessment Needs Study & Implementation Plan” as outlined on pages 348 to 351 of the 2022 Budget document with a one time cost of $22,000 AND THAT the budget of $82,000 be funded from the tax rate stabilization reserve for a 2022 net zero levy impact.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor McCausland
Carried
the resolution be amended to remove: "THAT the budget of $15,000 for 2022 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General, including all future year impacts (totaling $45,000) as show in the business case; AND THAT staff are directed to reallocate $10,000 per year from 2022-2025 from existing budgets, for a 2022 net levy impact of $0." AND THAT the word "reallocated" be removed from the last sentence.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
Amended: THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “Public Art Funding”, as outlined on pages 345 to 347 of the 2022 Budget document with a net levy impact of $25,000. Subject to: AND THAT any underspend in the funds be contributed to reserve at year-end.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor McIntosh As
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “Private Lead Water Services Program”, as outlined on pages 352 to 354 of the 2022 Budget document with a zero net levy impact
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “Minnow Lake Boardwalk Renovations”, as outlined on pages 6 to 8 of Appendix 1 to the Finalization of the 2022 Budget report with a zero net levy impact.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “On-Street Parking Fee Reduction”, as outlined on pages 9 to 10 of Appendix 1 to the Finalization of the 2022 Budget report with a net levy impact of $3,353.
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for Housing, Transit, Parks and Downtown Facilities”, as outlined on pages 11 to 15 of Appendix 1 to the Finalization of the 2022 Budget report with a net levy impact of $192,803.
Moved by Councillor Kirwan, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Construct the Paris-Notre Dame Bikeway from Wilma Street to Bridge of Nations”, as outlined on pages 282 to 284 of the 2022 Budget document. Subject to: THAT the budget of $2,200,000 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General and replenished by the allocation to Active Transportation of $150,000 per year from 2022-2041, subject to the approval and receipt of federal funding.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Construct the Valley East Twin Pad Multipurpose Sports Complex”, as outlined on pages 285 to 288 of the 2022 Budget document. Subject to the following conditions:  The approval of funding from senior levels of government totaling $20 million, reducing the municipal capital share to $9.2 million  That 4 ice pads be closed after construction is complete, including Raymond Plourde, Centennial, Capreol (Pad 1) and one additional pad recommended by staff AND THAT the operational savings from pad closures offset the debt repayment required, resulting in a net zero impact on the tax levy. AND THAT staff report back to the Community Services Committee in 2022 with a status update. Rules of Procedure A
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Carried
WHEREAS the current Paramedic/ambulance garage at LEL has reached its capacity in storage deployment options; WHEREAS LEL is the Main central deployment location for Paramedics services including 911 emergency deployment, all Community Paramedic programs, the specialized field “argo” response vehicle, the major event ESU “Emergency Support Unit” as well as front line paramedic supervisors. WHEREAS since 2018 Paramedic services have had enhancement funding for some of the programs noted above including additional equipment & vehicles; WHEREAS there is no longer the proper space to store all these additional vehicles & equipment; WHEREAS many of the medications, patient care equipment, technology equipment should be indoors to prevent damage and ensure their proper life therefore leaving vehicles outside is not an option unless they are left idling to ensure proper temperatures inside the vehicle; WHEREAS CGS has adopted a CEEP plan as well as and anti-idling policy to help decrease our carbon footprint, and having to leave vehicles idling outside is not conducive to these policies; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury amends the 2022 budget resolution to include business case #8 on page 289 of the budget binder titled “Construction of a Garage Space at Lionel E. Lalonde” AND THAT the budget of $370,000 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – Paramedic Services with a net levy impact of $6,250.00 for 2022.
Moved by Councillor Lapierre, seconded by Councillor McCausland
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to convert parks lighting to LED, as outlined on pages 295 to 297 of the 2022 Budget document. Subject to: THAT the budget of $177,000 be funded from the Parks Reserve Fund for a 2022 net levy impact of $0; AND THAT the operational savings of $20,750 for 2022 and $40,500 for future years replenish the reserve fund from 2022 to 2026.
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Install New Exterior Columbaria Wall Installations at Various Cemeteries”, as outlined on pages 298 to 300 of the 2022 Budget document with a zero net levy impact.
Moved by Councillor Jakubo, seconded by Councillor Sizer
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for the “Reinstatement of Part Time Hours in By-Law Enforcement”, as outlined on pages 304 to 306 of the 2022 Budget document with a net levy impact of $287,540.
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Enhance Catchbasin Cleaning”, as outlined on pages 317 to 319 of the 2022 Budget document with a net levy impact of $198,333; Subject to: THAT $99,166.50 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve General Fund for a 2022 net levy impact of $99,166.50. Rules of Procedure A
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Cleanup Flour Mill Silo Site for the Projection Lighting Display”, as outlined on pages 323 to 325 of the 2022 Budget. Subject to: THAT the budget of $110,000 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General for a 2022 net levy impact of $0. Rules of Procedure A
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to create electronic content management (ECM) assessment and strategy, as outlined on pages 326 to 328 of the 2022 Budget document. Subject to: THAT the budget of $100,000 be funded from the Organizational Development Reserve for a 2022 net levy impact of $0.
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
THAT the resolution be amended to remove "Subject to: THAT the budget of $96,182 be funded from the tax rate stabilization reserve for a 2022 net levy impact of $0." Rules of Procedure A
Moved by Councillor Sizer, seconded by Mayor Bigger
Defeated
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case to “Fund Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program Year 3”, as outlined on pages 329 to 332 of the 2022 Budget document. Subject to: THAT the budget of $96,182 be funded from the tax rate stabilization reserve for a 2022 net levy impact of $0.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for the “Hiring of a Film Officer Position”, as outlined on pages 333 to 335 of the 2022 Budget document with a net levy impact of $78,535. Subject to: That an annual report be brought to Council on the activities of the local film industry, that includes the number of films that year, tier of each film, number of shoot days, local film spend, number of local hires, hotel room nights, and other pertinent information to reflect the industry's community benefit.
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the following CEEP related business cases: “Development of an Urban Forest Master Plan”, as outlined on pages 336 to 338 of the 2022 Budget document with a one time cost of $60,000. “Development of a Transit Electric Bus System Assessment Needs Study & Implementation Plan” as outlined on pages 348 to 351 of the 2022 Budget document with a one time cost of $22,000 AND THAT the budget of $82,000 be funded from the tax rate stabilization reserve for a 2022 net zero levy impact.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor McCausland
Carried
THAT the resolution be amended to remove: "THAT the budget of $15,000 for 2022 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General, including all future year impacts (totaling $45,000) as show in the business case; AND THAT staff are directed to reallocate $10,000 per year from 2022-2025 from existing budgets, for a 2022 net levy impact of $0." AND THAT the word "reallocated" be removed from the last sentence.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
As Amended: THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “Public Art Funding”, as outlined on pages 345 to 347 of the 2022 Budget document with a net levy impact of $25,000. Subject to: AND THAT any underspend in the funds be contributed to reserve at year-end.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “Private Lead Water Services Program”, as outlined on pages 352 to 354 of the 2022 Budget document with a zero net levy impact
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “Minnow Lake Boardwalk Renovations”, as outlined on pages 6 to 8 of Appendix 1 to the Finalization of the 2022 Budget report with a zero net levy impact.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “On-Street Parking Fee Reduction”, as outlined on pages 9 to 10 of Appendix 1 to the Finalization of the 2022 Budget report with a net levy impact of $3,353.
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
THAT the 2022 Budget be amended to include the business case for “Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for Housing, Transit, Parks and Downtown Facilities”, as outlined on pages 11 to 15 of Appendix 1 to the Finalization of the 2022 Budget report with a net levy impact of $192,803.
Moved by Councillor Kirwan, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried

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