City Council Meeting

the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding property on Shaugnessy Street, Sudbury and one (1) Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding construction projects and the Occupational Health and Safety Act in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c), (e) and (f).

the Council of the City of Greater Sudbury, as the Approving Authority, authorize an Application for Approval to Expropriate 187 Shaughnessy Street, Sudbury, legally described as PIN 73584-0235(LT), Lot 240, Plan 2SA, part of Lot 239, Plan 2SA, as in S93224, Township of McKim, City of Greater Sudbury; AND THAT a by-law be presented authorizing the Application for Approval to Expropriate; AND THAT the City Solicitor and Clerk be authorized to execute and where appropriate, serve all forms and other documents, required to commence the process to expropriate the land; AND THAT the expropriation be funded from the Event Centre Project Capita Account. A recorded vote was held: YEAS: (9) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (3) Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Labbée Absent (1) Councillor Montpellier

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolution OP2023-35 from the meeting of November 14, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2023-59 to FA2023-64 from the meeting of November 15, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-153 to PL2023-160 from the meeting of November 20, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 14.1.1 to 14.1.6.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of September 25, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Hearing Committee meeting minutes of September 25, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of September 26, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee meeting minutes of September 28, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of October 11, 2023.

the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee meeting minutes of October 12, 2023.

resolution 1 be amended as follows: to replace “$68.8 million” in the first unnumbered paragraph with “$65.0 million”; to replace “$14.0 million” in paragraph b. with “$10.3 million”; to replace paragraph c. with “Other project costs (incl. enhanced accessibility, sustainability, public art and project administration) of $7.5 million.”; and, to replace “$1.2 million” in paragraph d. with “$1.1 million”. A Recorded Vote was held: YEAS: (10) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (1) Councillor Vagnini Absent (2) Councillor Montpellier, and Councillor Leduc

Amended: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square Project, as outlined in the report entitled “Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square Update,” from the Chief Administrative Officer, presented at the City Council meeting on November 28th, 2023, with a total budget of $65.0 million, comprising the following elements: Construction of the Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square with an estimated construction cost of $32.9 million including a project contingency budget of $13.2 million, net HST. Costs associated with the Municipal Services Relocation and Office Consolidation estimated to be $10.3 million, net HST. Other project costs (incl. enhanced accessibility, sustainability, public art and project administration) of $7.5 million”., and, Municipal portion of HST costs of $1.1 million. A recorded vote was held: YEAS: (10) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (1) Councillor Vagnini Absent (2) Councillor Montpellier, and Councillor Leduc

resolution 2 be amended to replace “$40.8 million” in paragraph c. with “$37.0 million”. A recorde vote was held: YEAS: (10) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (1) Councillor Vagnini Absent (2) Councillor Montpellier, and Councillor Leduc

Amended: THAT the funding for the Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square be provided by the following sources: Cultural Hub Partners’ contributions (as defined in this report) – up to $3.1 million. Potential external funding – up to $24.9M million, subject to staff's ongoing efforts to confirm potential funding sources Municipal funds – up to $37.0 million, with funds provided by debt already secured for this project. A recorded vote was held: YEAS: (10) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (1) Councillor Vagnini Absent (2) Councillor Montpellier, and Councillor Leduc

where funds described in Motion 2a or 2b are less than anticipated, additional municipal funds be provided up to the approved budget amount using funds from the previously secured debt for this project to an upset limit of $64.5. A recorded vote was held: YEAS: (9) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (3) Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Leduc, and Councillor Labbée Absent (1) Councillor Montpellier

in consideration of the planned Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square project outcomes, the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to close out and permanently suspend the Junction East Cultural Campus project and associated contracts. A recorded vote was held: At 9:19 p.m., Council recessed. At 9:28 p.m., Council reconvened. YEAS: (11) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbée, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (1) Councillor Vagnini Absent (1) Councillor Montpellier

the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2023-175 to By-law 2023-188Z.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one (1) Acquisition or Disposition of Land item regarding property on Shaugnessy Street, Sudbury and one (1) Litigation or Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege item regarding construction projects and the Occupational Health and Safety Act in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(c), (e) and (f).

THAT the Council of the City of Greater Sudbury, as the Approving Authority, authorize an Application for Approval to Expropriate 187 Shaughnessy Street, Sudbury, legally described as PIN 73584-0235(LT), Lot 240, Plan 2SA, part of Lot 239, Plan 2SA, as in S93224, Township of McKim, City of Greater Sudbury; AND THAT a by-law be presented authorizing the Application for Approval to Expropriate; AND THAT the City Solicitor and Clerk be authorized to execute and where appropriate, serve all forms and other documents, required to commence the process to expropriate the land; AND THAT the expropriation be funded from the Event Centre Project Capita Account. A recorded vote was held: YEAS: (9): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (3): Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Labbée, and Councillor Leduc Absent (1): Councillor Montpellier

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Operations Committee resolution OP2023-35 from the meeting of November 14, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Finance and Administration Committee resolutions FA2023-59 to FA2023-64 from the meeting of November 15, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2023-153 to PL2023-160 from the meeting of November 20, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 14.1.1 to 14.1.6.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of September 25, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Hearing Committee meeting minutes of September 25, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of September 26, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee meeting minutes of September 28, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of October 11, 2023.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee meeting minutes of October 12, 2023.

THAT resolution 1 be amended as follows: a. to replace “$68.8 million” in the first unnumbered paragraph with “$65.0 million”; b. to replace “$14.0 million” in paragraph b. with “$10.3 million”; c. to replace paragraph c. with “Other project costs (incl. enhanced accessibility, sustainability, public art and project administration) of $7.5 million.”; and, d. to replace “$1.2 million” in paragraph d. with “$1.1 million”. A

As Amended: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square Project, as outlined in the report entitled “Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square Update,” from the Chief Administrative Officer, presented at the City Council meeting on November 28th, 2023, with a total budget of $65.0 million, comprising the following elements: a. Construction of the Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square with an estimated construction cost of $32.9 million including a project contingency budget of $13.2 million, net HST. b. Costs associated with the Municipal Services Relocation and Office Consolidation estimated to be $10.3 million, net HST. c. Other project costs (incl. enhanced accessibility, sustainability, public art and project administration) of $7.5 million”., and, d. Municipal portion of HST costs of $1.1 million. A recorded vote was held: YEAS: (10): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Labbée, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (1): Councillor Vagnini Absent (2): Councillor Montpellier, and Councillor Leduc

THAT resolution 2 be amended to replace “$40.8 million” in paragraph c. with “$37.0 million”. A recorde vote was held: YEAS: (10): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Labbée, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (1): Councillor Vagnini Absent (2): Councillor Montpellier, and Councillor Leduc

As Amended: THAT the funding for the Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square be provided by the following sources: a. Cultural Hub Partners’ contributions (as defined in this report) – up to $3.1 million. b. Potential external funding – up to $24.9M million, subject to staff's ongoing efforts to confirm potential funding sources c. Municipal funds – up to $37.0 million, with funds provided by debt already secured for this project. A recorded vote was held: YEAS: (10): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Labbée, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (1): Councillor Vagnini Absent (2): Councillor Montpellier, and Councillor Leduc

THAT where funds described in Motion 2a or 2b are less than anticipated, additional municipal funds be provided up to the approved budget amount using funds from the previously secured debt for this project to an upset limit of $64.5. A recorded vote was held: YEAS: (9): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (3): Councillor Vagnini, Councillor Labbée, and Councillor Leduc Absent (1): Councillor Montpellier

THAT in consideration of the planned Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square project outcomes, the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to close out and permanently suspend the Junction East Cultural Campus project and associated contracts. A recorded vote was held: At 9:19 p.m., Council recessed. At 9:28 p.m., Council reconvened. YEAS: (11): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Labbée, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Leduc, Councillor Landry- Altmann, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (1): Councillor Vagnini Absent (1): Councillor Montpellier

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2023-175 to By-law 2023-188Z.