The Greater Sudbury Record

Operations Committee Meeting

March 25, 2024

Who was there

Present (6): Fortin, Landry-Altmann, Leduc, Parent, Signoretti, Sizer

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What was decided (14 motions)

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

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 4.1.1 to 4.1.2.
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury prohibits parking on the west side and south side of Beatrice Crescent, Sudbury, from Stonegate Drive to Hawthorne Drive, starting December 15th to March 31st, Wednesday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., as outlined in the report titled “Parking Restrictions – Beatrice Crescent, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee meeting on March 25, 2024; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 in the City of Greater Sudbury to implement the recommended changes.
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury controls the intersection of Scarlett Road at Greenbriar Drive with a stop sign facing eastbound traffic on Scarlett Road as outlined in the report entitled “Traffic Control – Scarlett Road at Greenbriar Drive” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee meeting on March 25, 2024. AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 in the City of Greater Sudbury to implement the recommended changes.
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury restricts parking to one hour only on the north and south side of Emile Street from 9 metres west of Errington Avenue to 45 metres west of Emile Street as outlined in the report entitled “On-Street Parking Restrictions Review – Emile Street, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee meeting on March 25, 2024; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 in the City of Greater Sudbury to implement the recommended changes.
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Parent
Carried
in August of 2023, Operations Committee passed resolution OP2023-27 stating that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to conduct a traffic study of the intersection at 901 Lasalle Boulevard, and present the results of that study, together with an option for the installation of an advanced green traffic light for the westbound left turning lane at 901 Lasalle Boulevard; AND WHEREAS pursuant to resolution OP2023-27, City staff conducted a traffic count and a review of collision history from which they concluded that a westbound protected left turn phase is not warranted at this intersection; AND WHEREAS the building at 901 Lasalle Boulevard houses approximately 330 persons, of which 80% are seniors; AND WHEREAS because of the demographics of the building at 901 Lasalle Boulevard, there is increased traffic to that building at various hours throughout each and every day and evening, which includes services such as handi-transit, personal support workers, meal and prescription deliveries to name a few; AND WHEREAS the vehicle detection loop to detect westbound left turning vehicles was already installed in the asphalt during the last intersection upgrade; AND WHEREAS the total estimated cost to add a protected left turn phase for westbound vehicles at the Lasalle Court Mall intersection is approximately $5,000 as October 16th, 2023 in anticipation of future development in that area; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff proceed with a 2
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
the requirement for multi-residential and commercial buildings to have a test maintenance hole installed has been identified as an impediment for certain developments by the Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee and the Planning Committee; AND WHEREAS the installation of test maintenance holes is a requirement for multi-residential and commercial buildings with one or more connections to the sewage works under By-Law 2010-188, “A By-Law to prohibit, regulate and control discharges into bodies of waters within city boundaries or into the city sanitary sewers, storm sewers, sanitary sewage works and all tributary sewer systems.”, known as the “Sewer Use By-Law”; AND WHEREAS the provincial laws governing the zoning and site planning for multi-residential buildings have changed since the creation of the Sewer Use By-Law in 2010; AND WHEREAS while the Sewer Use By-Law is an important tool for protection of the environment and for protection of City Infrastructure, the inherent risks are comparatively low for discharges from certain types and sizes of multi-residential and commercial units; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to undertake a review of the Sewer Use By-Law (2010-188) and provide a report to the Operations Committee by the end of the second quarter of 2024 on opportunities for changes to: the number of units within a building for which a test maintenance hole will not be required; and the size and use of commercial esta
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried
the community of New Sudbury has realized residential and commercial growth in recent years and this trend is expected to continue; AND WHEREAS this growth has led to increased traffic on Barry Downe Road at the Costco parking lot entrance between the Kingsway Blvd and Silver Hills Drive; AND WHEREAS drivers are finding it increasingly difficult to exit the parking lot closest to Costco leading to the Kingsway Intersection and the Silver Hills Area, particularly at peak traffic times; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to conduct a study of the Kingsway Blvd and Barry Downe Road intersection, as well as the parking lot entrance to Costco, and to present a report to Operations Committee outlining the results of that study, together with information as to how the City manages private entrances to commercial properties, who is responsible for off-duty officers when required for traffic control during peak shopping periods, and whether there are opportunities to enhance this intersection or relocate it to improve traffic flow, during the third quarter of 2024.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Sizer
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 4.1.1 to 4.1.2.
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury prohibits parking on the west side and south side of Beatrice Crescent, Sudbury, from Stonegate Drive to Hawthorne Drive, starting December 15th to March 31st, Wednesday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., as outlined in the report titled “Parking Restrictions – Beatrice Crescent, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee meeting on March 25, 2024; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 in the City of Greater Sudbury to implement the recommended changes.
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury controls the intersection of Scarlett Road at Greenbriar Drive with a stop sign facing eastbound traffic on Scarlett Road as outlined in the report entitled “Traffic Control – Scarlett Road at Greenbriar Drive” from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee meeting on March 25, 2024. AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 in the City of Greater Sudbury to implement the recommended changes.
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury restricts parking to one hour only on the north and south side of Emile Street from 9 metres west of Errington Avenue to 45 metres west of Emile Street as outlined in the report entitled “On-Street Parking Restrictions Review – Emile Street, Sudbury”, from the General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure, presented at the Operations Committee meeting on March 25, 2024; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 2010-1 in the City of Greater Sudbury to implement the recommended changes.
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Parent
Carried
WHEREAS in August of 2023, Operations Committee passed resolution OP2023-27 stating that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to conduct a traffic study of the intersection at 901 Lasalle Boulevard, and present the results of that study, together with an option for the installation of an advanced green traffic light for the westbound left turning lane at 901 Lasalle Boulevard; AND WHEREAS pursuant to resolution OP2023-27, City staff conducted a traffic count and a review of collision history from which they concluded that a westbound protected left turn phase is not warranted at this intersection; AND WHEREAS the building at 901 Lasalle Boulevard houses approximately 330 persons, of which 80% are seniors; AND WHEREAS because of the demographics of the building at 901 Lasalle Boulevard, there is increased traffic to that building at various hours throughout each and every day and evening, which includes services such as handi-transit, personal support workers, meal and prescription deliveries to name a few; AND WHEREAS the vehicle detection loop to detect westbound left turning vehicles was already installed in the asphalt during the last intersection upgrade; AND WHEREAS the total estimated cost to add a protected left turn phase for westbound vehicles at the Lasalle Court Mall intersection is approximately $5,000 as October 16th, 2023 in anticipation of future development in that area; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs that staff proceed
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
WHEREAS the requirement for multi-residential and commercial buildings to have a test maintenance hole installed has been identified as an impediment for certain developments by the Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee and the Planning Committee; AND WHEREAS the installation of test maintenance holes is a requirement for multi-residential and commercial buildings with one or more connections to the sewage works under By-Law 2010-188, “A By- Law to prohibit, regulate and control discharges into bodies of waters within city boundaries or into the city sanitary sewers, storm sewers, sanitary sewage works and all tributary sewer systems.”, known as the “Sewer Use By-Law”; AND WHEREAS the provincial laws governing the zoning and site planning for multi-residential buildings have changed since the creation of the Sewer Use By-Law in 2010; AND WHEREAS while the Sewer Use By-Law is an important tool for protection of the environment and for protection of City Infrastructure, the inherent risks are comparatively low for discharges from certain types and sizes of multi-residential and commercial units; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to undertake a review of the Sewer Use By-Law (2010-188) and provide a report to the Operations Committee by the end of the second quarter of 2024 on opportunities for changes to: 1. the number of units within a building for which a test maintenance hole will not be required; and 2. the size and use of
Moved by Councillor Fortin, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried
WHEREAS the community of New Sudbury has realized residential and commercial growth in recent years and this trend is expected to continue; AND WHEREAS this growth has led to increased traffic on Barry Downe Road at the Costco parking lot entrance between the Kingsway Blvd and Silver Hills Drive; AND WHEREAS drivers are finding it increasingly difficult to exit the parking lot closest to Costco leading to the Kingsway Intersection and the Silver Hills Area, particularly at peak traffic times; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to conduct a study of the Kingsway Blvd and Barry Downe Road intersection, as well as the parking lot entrance to Costco, and to present a report to Operations Committee outlining the results of that study, together with information as to how the City manages private entrances to commercial properties, who is responsible for off-duty officers when required for traffic control during peak shopping periods, and whether there are opportunities to enhance this intersection or relocate it to improve traffic flow, during the third quarter of 2024.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Sizer
Carried

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