The Greater Sudbury Record

City Council Meeting

April 12, 2022

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 Vagininiin relation to the Members' Motion regarding an investigation of allegations used to arrive at Resolution CC2022-28

What was decided (35 motions)

34 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2022-08 to FA2022-13 from the meeting of March 29, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Jakubo, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolutions OP2022-08 to OP2022-11 from the meeting of March 28, 2022.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-36 to PL2022-38 from the meeting of March 21, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Kirwan, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 11.1.1 to 11.1.9.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the City Council meeting minutes of January 25, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the City Council meeting minutes of February 8, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of February 15, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Special City Council meeting minutes of February 15, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of February 16, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community Services Committee meeting minutes of February 16, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Emergency Services Committee meeting minutes of February 17, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Hearing Committee meeting minutes of February 17, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of February 23, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves the investment plan, as outlined in the report entitled “Homelessness Prevention Program and Investment Plan”, from the General Manager of Community Development, presented at the City Council meeting on April 12, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2022-64 to By-law 2022-67Z.
Moved by Councillor Cormier, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury is committed to offering services in French and English to meet community needs; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury's French-Language Services Policy was developed and approved by City Council 22 years ago and its procedures for the delivery of French Services do not meet modern day needs or community expectations; AND WHEREAS Council would like staff to review the existing French-Language Services policy and assess any required changes to modernize the policy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs the Director of Communications and Community Engagement to conduct a review of the French-Language Services Policy and present a report to Council in the second quarter of 2023, which includes an analysis of the relevance of the current policy, and recommendations on potential changes with supporting data. Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (10) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Landry-Altmann Absent (3) Councillor Vagnini, Councillor McCausland, and Mayor Bigger
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann
WHEREAS, the Financial and Administration meeting of January 18, 2022 deflected for over an hour to Community Services; and WHEREAS, the Community Services portion had all of the appearances, described in the media on January 25, 2022, of being a set-up to blindside and entrap Councillor Vagnini regarding the homeless situation in Memorial Park; and WHEREAS, no opportunity was given to Councillor Vagnini to have an investigation by the Provincial agency responsible for investigating matters of this nature, wherein a member of a Police Board is accused of appearing to have failed in his duties; and WHEREAS, the accuser brought forward a motion to remove Councillor Vagnini from the Police Board; and WHEREAS time ran out in the January 25, 2022 meeting and the motion was
Moved by Councillor Montpellier, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Defeated
In favour (2): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Montpellier · Opposed (8): Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann
the City of Greater Sudbury is a supporter of the Flour Mill Silo Project, including the lighting component and associated events and programming; AND WHEREAS Greater Sudbury supports opportunities to develop new attractions and experiences which is important to our community to showcase our many tourism offerings; AND WHEREAS the Flour Mill Silo project planning committee, made up of representatives from the Flour Mill BIA and CAN, has developed a project budget which requires City support in order to access funding from provincial, federal and other sources for the project; AND WHEREAS the Flour Mill Silo project will recognize Franco-Ontarian culture and allow the City of Greater Sudbury to explore more tourism product development and further advance Francophone experiences in our community; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury confirms its interest, support and commitment for the Flour Mill project; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to provide coordination and support from various City departments with the facilitation of the Economic Development division to support and apply for funding from provincial and federal sources for the Flour Mill Silo Project to access project funds and to secure the services required to complete the work associated with the project itself, including project coordination and contract management. Rules of Procedure A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (10) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Montpellier, Councillor Kirwan, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Jakubo, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2022-08 to FA2022-13 from the meeting of March 29, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Jakubo, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolutions OP2022-08 to OP2022-11 from the meeting of March 28, 2022.
Moved by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2022-36 to PL2022-38 from the meeting of March 21, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Kirwan, seconded by Councillor Leduc
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 11.1.1 to 11.1.9.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the City Council meeting minutes of January 25, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts the City Council meeting minutes of February 8, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Finance and Administration Committee meeting minutes of February 15, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Special City Council meeting minutes of February 15, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of February 16, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Community Services Committee meeting minutes of February 16, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Emergency Services Committee meeting minutes of February 17, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Hearing Committee meeting minutes of February 17, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of February 23, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the investment plan, as outlined in the report entitled “Homelessness Prevention Program and Investment Plan”, from the General Manager of Community Development, presented at the City Council meeting on April 12, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Leduc, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2022-64 to By-law 2022-67Z.
Moved by Councillor Cormier, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury is committed to offering services in French and English to meet community needs; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury's French-Language Services Policy was developed and approved by City Council 22 years ago and its procedures for the delivery of French Services do not meet modern day needs or community expectations; AND WHEREAS Council would like staff to review the existing French- Language Services policy and assess any required changes to modernize the policy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury directs the Director of Communications and Community Engagement to conduct a review of the French-Language Services Policy and present a report to Council in the second quarter of 2023, which includes an analysis of the relevance of the current policy, and recommendations on potential changes with supporting data. Rules of Procedure A
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Lapierre
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury is a supporter of the Flour Mill Silo Project, including the lighting component and associated events and programming; AND WHEREAS Greater Sudbury supports opportunities to develop new attractions and experiences which is important to our community to showcase our many tourism offerings; AND WHEREAS the Flour Mill Silo project planning committee, made up of representatives from the Flour Mill BIA and CAN, has developed a project budget which requires City support in order to access funding from provincial, federal and other sources for the project; AND WHEREAS the Flour Mill Silo project will recognize Franco-Ontarian culture and allow the City of Greater Sudbury to explore more tourism product development and further advance Francophone experiences in our community; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury confirms its interest, support and commitment for the Flour Mill project; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to provide coordination and support from various City departments with the facilitation of the Economic Development division to support and apply for funding from provincial and federal sources for the Flour Mill Silo Project to access project funds and to secure the services required to complete the work associated with the project itself, including project coordination and contract management. Rules of Procedure A
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor Cormier
Carried

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