City Council Meeting

the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Education or Training item regarding the First Nation Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) program workshop in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(3.1)

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 11.1.1 to 11.2.1.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2026-11 to PL2026-19 from the meeting of February 9, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of December 2, 2025.

The City of Greater Sudbury endorses the Downtown Master Plan Update and directs staff to return with a 10-Year Implementation Plan as part of the 2027 Budget Process, as outlined in the report entitled “Downtown Master Plan Update– Final Report” from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the City Council meeting on February 10, 2026. A Recorded Vote was held. YEAS: (11) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant NAYS: (1) Councillor Leduc Absent (1) Councillor Landry-Altmann

the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to present a By-law to replace By-law 2021-144, which authorizes a loan to the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation (SACDC) in accordance with the provisions of the report dated February 10, 2026, from the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to present a By-law to amend By-Law 2010-246F, as outlined in the report entitled “Airport Debt Strategy” from the Chief Administrative Officer, presented at the City Council meeting on February 10, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury approve the non-competitive (sole source) contract with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the provision of a budgeting software; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury authorize staff to proceed with the budget software project in the amount of $260,000 with funding from the Capital General Holding Account Reserve of $160,000 and existing ERP Related Projects capital funding of $100,000, as outlined in the report entitled “ Non-Competitive Contract Award for Budget Software” from the Chief Financial Officer at the City Council meeting on February 10, 2026. YEAS: (11) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant NAYS: (1) Councillor Leduc Absent (1) Councillor Landry-Altmann

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Greater Sudbury Community Improvement application at 30 Ste. Anne, as outlined in the report entitled “Greater Sudbury Community Improvement Plan Application – 30 Ste. Anne Road, Sudbury” from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the City Council meeting on February 10, 2026. A Recorded Vote was held. YEAS: (11) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant NAYS: (1) Councillor Leduc Absent (1) Councillor Landry-Altmann

The City of Greater Sudbury approves the Greater Sudbury Community Improvement application at 1545 Gary Avenue, and directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law, as outlined in the report entitled “Greater Sudbury Community Improvement Plan Application – 1545 Gary Avenue, Sudbury” from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the City Council meeting on February 10, 2026

the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-09 to By-law 2026-20Z.

on November 29th, 2022, Councillor Leduc was appointed by Council to the Conservation Sudbury Board by resolution CC2022-275, and to the Board of the City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation Board (GSDC) by resolution CC2022-279; AND WHEREAS regular attendance and active participation by Members of Council appointed to external boards are essential to good governance, accountability and informed decision making; AND WHEREAS in 2025, Councillor Leduc failed to attend 7 of the 9 meetings of the Conservation Sudbury Board, and 10 of the 11 meetings of the GSDC Board; AND WHEREAS these attendance levels fall significantly below the expectations of Council, fellow Board Members and the public; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that resolutions CC2022-275 and CC2022-279 be reconsidered. A Recorded vote was held. Rules of Procedure Councillor Leduc abstained from voting on the motion. YEAS: (11) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant NAYS: (1) Councillor Leduc Absent (1) Councillor Landry-Altmann

effective governance of the Conservation Sudbury and GSDC Boards requires consistent attendance and participation by their Members; AND WHEREAS Councillor Leduc only attended 2 of the 9 meetings of the Conservation Sudbury Board and 1 of the 11 meetings of the GSDC Board in 2025; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Councillor Leduc’s appointments to the Conservation Sudbury and GSDC Boards be revoked; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that replacement members be appointed for the remainder of the term. A Recorded vote was held. Rules of Procedure Councillor Leduc abstained from voting on the motion. YEAS: (10) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant NAYS: (2) Councillor Sizer, and Councillor Leduc Absent (1) Councillor Landry-Altmann

the City of Greater Sudbury appoints Councillor: Signoretti to the Conservation Sudbury Board for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until their successor is appointed.

the City of Greater Sudbury appoints Councillor: Parent to the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation Board for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until their successor is appointed.

LifeLabs has announced its intention to close its Greater Sudbury laboratory, and the transfer of medical specimen processing from Northern Ontario to laboratories in southern Ontario; AND WHEREAS the Greater Sudbury laboratory provides essential diagnostic services to communities across Northern Ontario, including urban, rural, and remote municipalities, and plays a critical role in ensuring timely and reliable medical testing for Northern residents; AND WHEREAS patients with chronic illness, newborns, long-term care residents, and individuals on time-sensitive medications depend on predictable laboratory turnaround times to support clinical decision-making; AND WHEREAS transporting medical specimens long distances to southern Ontario increases the risk of delays, specimen degradation, and retesting, particularly during frequent winter highway closures, potentially jeopardizing patient outcomes; AND WHEREAS Northern Ontario is already experiencing shortages of health-care professionals, and the closure of this laboratory further undermines regional workforce stability, training capacity, and recruitment and retention efforts; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury continues to experience sustained population growth, an expanding housing supply, and a strong job market, all factors that collectively increase demand for accessible, reliable, and locally delivered health care services, including timely medical laboratory testing; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Great

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Education or Training item regarding the First Nation Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) program workshop in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(3.1)

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 11.1.1 to 11.2.1.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2026-11 to PL2026-19 from the meeting of February 9, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of December 2, 2025.

THAT The City of Greater Sudbury endorses the Downtown Master Plan Update and directs staff to return with a 10-Year Implementation Plan as part of the 2027 Budget Process, as outlined in the report entitled “Downtown Master Plan Update– Final Report” from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the City Council meeting on February 10, 2026. A

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to present a By-law to replace By-law 2021-144, which authorizes a loan to the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation (SACDC) in accordance with the provisions of the report dated February 10, 2026, from the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to present a By-law to amend By-Law 2010-246F, as outlined in the report entitled “Airport Debt Strategy” from the Chief Administrative Officer, presented at the City Council meeting on February 10, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approve the non-competitive (sole source) contract with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the provision of a budgeting software; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury authorize staff to proceed with the budget software project in the amount of $260,000 with funding from the Capital General Holding Account Reserve of $160,000 and existing ERP Related Projects capital funding of $100,000, as outlined in the report entitled “ Non-Competitive Contract Award for Budget Software” from the Chief Financial Officer at the City Council meeting on February 10, 2026. YEAS: (11): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Benoit, Councillor Brabant, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Labbée, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (1): Councillor Leduc Absent (1): Councillor Landry-Altmann

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Greater Sudbury Community Improvement application at 30 Ste. Anne, as outlined in the report entitled “Greater Sudbury Community Improvement Plan Application – 30 Ste. Anne Road, Sudbury” from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the City Council meeting on February 10, 2026. A

THAT The City of Greater Sudbury approves the Greater Sudbury Community Improvement application at 1545 Gary Avenue, and directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law, as outlined in the report entitled “Greater Sudbury Community Improvement Plan Application – 1545 Gary Avenue, Sudbury” from the General Manager of Planning and Growth, presented at the City Council meeting on February 10, 2026

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-09 to By-law 2026-20Z.

WHEREAS on November 29th, 2022, Councillor Leduc was appointed by Council to the Conservation Sudbury Board by resolution CC2022-275, and to the Board of the City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation Board (GSDC) by resolution CC2022-279; AND WHEREAS regular attendance and active participation by Members of Council appointed to external boards are essential to good governance, accountability and informed decision making; AND WHEREAS in 2025, Councillor Leduc failed to attend 7 of the 9 meetings of the Conservation Sudbury Board, and 10 of the 11 meetings of the GSDC Board; AND WHEREAS these attendance levels fall significantly below the expectations of Council, fellow Board Members and the public; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that resolutions CC2022-275 and CC2022-279 be reconsidered. A Recorded vote was held. Rules of Procedure Councillor Leduc abstained from voting on the motion. YEAS: (11): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Benoit, Councillor Brabant, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Labbée, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (1): Councillor Leduc Absent (1): Councillor Landry-Altmann

WHEREAS effective governance of the Conservation Sudbury and GSDC Boards requires consistent attendance and participation by their Members; AND WHEREAS Councillor Leduc only attended 2 of the 9 meetings of the Conservation Sudbury Board and 1 of the 11 meetings of the GSDC Board in 2025; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Councillor Leduc’s appointments to the Conservation Sudbury and GSDC Boards be revoked; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that replacement members be appointed for the remainder of the term. A Recorded vote was held. Rules of Procedure Councillor Leduc abstained from voting on the motion. YEAS: (10): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Benoit, Councillor Brabant, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Labbée, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (2): Councillor Sizer, and Councillor Leduc Absent (1): Councillor Landry-Altmann

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury appoints Councillor: Signoretti to the Conservation Sudbury Board for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until their successor is appointed.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury appoints Councillor: Parent to the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation Board for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until their successor is appointed.

WHEREAS LifeLabs has announced its intention to close its Greater Sudbury laboratory, and the transfer of medical specimen processing from Northern Ontario to laboratories in southern Ontario; AND WHEREAS the Greater Sudbury laboratory provides essential diagnostic services to communities across Northern Ontario, including urban, rural, and remote municipalities, and plays a critical role in ensuring timely and reliable medical testing for Northern residents; AND WHEREAS patients with chronic illness, newborns, long-term care residents, and individuals on time-sensitive medications depend on predictable laboratory turnaround times to support clinical decision-making; AND WHEREAS transporting medical specimens long distances to southern Ontario increases the risk of delays, specimen degradation, and retesting, particularly during frequent winter highway closures, potentially jeopardizing patient outcomes; AND WHEREAS Northern Ontario is already experiencing shortages of health- care professionals, and the closure of this laboratory further undermines regional workforce stability, training capacity, and recruitment and retention efforts; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury continues to experience sustained population growth, an expanding housing supply, and a strong job market, all factors that collectively increase demand for accessible, reliable, and locally delivered health care services, including timely medical laboratory testing; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City