The Greater Sudbury Record

City Council Meeting

July 14, 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.

Declared interests

Councillor Montpellierof pecuniary interest in regards to item 16.2, Code of Conduct Complaint Report - July 2021

What was decided (44 motions)

40 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Security of Municipal Property item regarding the City's information technology systems and data, one (1) Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations item regarding negotiations with ONA and one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land / Position, Plan or Instructions to be Applied to Negotiations item regarding Junction East in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, s. 239(2) (a), (c), (d) and (k).
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolutions OP2021-11 to OP2021-12 from the meeting of July 12, 2021.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2021-107 to PL2021-111 and PL2021-113 from the meeting of June 28, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Kirwan, seconded by Councillor McCausland
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolution PL2021-114 from the meeting of July 12, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Kirwan, seconded by Councillor McCausland
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 14.1.1 to 14.1.6.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of April 6, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of May 17, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community Services Committee meeting minutes of May 17, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of May 18, 2021
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the City Council meeting minutes of May 25, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the Special City Council meeting minutes of May 25, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of May 26, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Audit Committee meeting minutes of May 31, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
there is strong community support for the concept of the Junction East project, when providing final approval for construction of the detailed design, Council wishes to ensure that there is a balance between form, function and cost; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to develop a draft process to provide a lower cost alternative to the recommended design when the project is brought forward for future decisions. This alternative should clearly outline changes in building form and design, as well as any impacts on program, usage, partnerships or operational costs; FURTHER, THAT a report detailing the steps required for this alternative process, as well as the cost and time implications of this approach for the project, be prepared for Council's consideration at the meeting of August 17, 2021. Motion for Deferral Councillor Vagnini moved to defer this item to a later date. Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (1) Councillor Vagnini NAYS: (11) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger Absent (1) Councillor Cormier
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Defeated
In favour (1): Councillor Vagnini · Opposed (11): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Bigger
That the resolution be amended by replacing it with the following: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury reprimands Councillor Gerry Montpellier for the contravention of the Code of Conduct described in the Integrity Commissioner's report presented to City Council on July 14th, 2021. Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (8) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger NAYS: (3) Councillor McCausland, Councillor Jakubo, and Councillor Sizer Absent (2) Councillor Montpellier, and Councillor Cormier
Moved by Councillor Kirwan, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Bigger · Opposed (3): Councillor McCausland, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer
amended: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury reprimands Councillor Gerry Montpellier for the contravention of the Code of Conduct described in the Integrity Commissioner's report presented to City Council on July 14th, 2021. Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (10) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger NAYS: (1) Councillor Sizer Absent (2) Councillor Montpellier, and Councillor Cormier
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Leduc As
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor McCausland, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Bigger · Opposed (1): Councillor Sizer
staff proceed to advance the work required to develop the Event Centre without further delay in accordance with the existing, approved Cost Sharing Agreement, a project schedule that produces a facility which is ready for use in 2024, and regular progress reporting to City Council; AND THAT the Executive Director of Communications, Strategic Initiatives and Citizen Service be delegated authority to negotiate, execute and subsequently amend or extend any agreements to produce the work required for delivering the Event Centre Project in 2024, subject to Council’s approval of the following three decision points: a) Confirmation of the site preparation contract, including the commencement date established with the site development partners b) Confirmation of the Venue Operator c) Confirmation of final budget based on the result of the Design/Build Request for Proposals Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (8) Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Bigger NAYS: (3) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, and Councillor McCausland Absent (2) Councillor Montpellier, and Councillor Cormier
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Bigger · Opposed (3): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Vagnini, Councillor McCausland
the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to approve the negotiated service agreement between Olameter, Inc. and the City of Greater Sudbury to provide water meter reading services through the implementation of the AMI project and on an as needed basis after completion of the project, as outlined in the report entitled “Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Project Update and Service Contract Approval, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure presented at the City Council meeting on July 14, 2021
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2021-131 to By-law 2021-141Z.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Carried
on December 15th, 2020, City Council, by way of resolution CC2020-315,
Moved by Councillor Vagnini, seconded by Councillor Montpellier
Defeated
the City of Greater Sudbury deals with the items on the Addendum to the Agenda at this time.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Sizer
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the terms of reference for the Lively Recreation Advisory Panel as outlined in the report entitled “Lively Area Recreational Amenities Advisory Panel Terms of Reference” from the Chief Administrative Officer presented at the City Council meeting on July 14, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Vagnini, seconded by Mayor Bigger
Carried
That the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2021-142.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Sizer
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Security of Municipal Property item regarding the City's information technology systems and data, one (1) Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations item regarding negotiations with ONA and one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land / Position, Plan or Instructions to be Applied to Negotiations item regarding Junction East in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, s. 239(2) (a), (c), (d) and (k).
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Jakubo
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolutions OP2021-11 to OP2021-12 from the meeting of July 12, 2021.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2021-107 to PL2021-111 and PL2021-113 from the meeting of June 28, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Kirwan, seconded by Councillor McCausland
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolution PL2021-114 from the meeting of July 12, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Kirwan, seconded by Councillor McCausland
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 14.1.1 to 14.1.6.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of April 6, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of May 17, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community Services Committee meeting minutes of May 17, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of May 18, 2021
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the City Council meeting minutes of May 25, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the Special City Council meeting minutes of May 25, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of May 26, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Audit Committee meeting minutes of May 31, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
WHEREAS there is strong community support for the concept of the Junction East project, when providing final approval for construction of the detailed design, Council wishes to ensure that there is a balance between form, function and cost; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury direct staff to develop a draft process to provide a lower cost alternative to the recommended design when the project is brought forward for future decisions. This alternative should clearly outline changes in building form and design, as well as any impacts on program, usage, partnerships or operational costs; FURTHER, THAT a report detailing the steps required for this alternative process, as well as the cost and time implications of this approach for the project, be prepared for Council's consideration at the meeting of August 17, 2021. Motion for Deferral Councillor Vagnini moved to defer this item to a later date. Rules of Procedure A
Moved by Councillor McCausland, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Defeated
As amended: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury reprimands Councillor Gerry Montpellier for the contravention of the Code of Conduct described in the Integrity Commissioner's report presented to City Council on July 14th, 2021. Rules of Procedure A
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
THAT staff proceed to advance the work required to develop the Event Centre without further delay in accordance with the existing, approved Cost Sharing Agreement, a project schedule that produces a facility which is ready for use in 2024, and regular progress reporting to City Council; AND THAT the Executive Director of Communications, Strategic Initiatives and Citizen Service be delegated authority to negotiate, execute and subsequently amend or extend any agreements to produce the work required for delivering the Event Centre Project in 2024, subject to Council’s approval of the following three decision points: a) Confirmation of the site preparation contract, including the commencement date established with the site development partners b) Confirmation of the Venue Operator c) Confirmation of final budget based on the result of the Design/Build Request for Proposals Rules of Procedure A
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to approve the negotiated service agreement between Olameter, Inc. and the City of Greater Sudbury to provide water meter reading services through the implementation of the AMI project and on an as needed basis after completion of the project, as outlined in the report entitled “Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Project Update and Service Contract Approval, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure presented at the City Council meeting on July 14, 2021
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Kirwan
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2021-131 to By-law 2021-141Z.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Carried
WHEREAS on December 15th, 2020, City Council, by way of resolution CC2020-315,
Moved by Councillor Vagnini, seconded by Councillor Montpellier
Defeated
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury deals with the items on the Addendum to the Agenda at this time.
Moved by Mayor Bigger, seconded by Councillor Sizer
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the terms of reference for the Lively Recreation Advisory Panel as outlined in the report entitled “Lively Area Recreational Amenities Advisory Panel Terms of Reference” from the Chief Administrative Officer presented at the City Council meeting on July 14, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Vagnini, seconded by Mayor Bigger
Carried

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