REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCILMINUTESMonday, April 07, 2025 5:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.Council Chambers and Video ConferencePresent:Mayor M. Shoemaker, Councillor S. Hollingsworth, Councillor S. Spina, Councillor L. Dufour, Councillor L. Vezeau-Allen, Councillor A. Caputo, Councillor R. Zagordo, Councillor M. Bruni, Councillor S. Kinach, Councillor C. Gardi, and Councillor M. Scott Officials:T. Vair, R. Tyczinski, S. Schell, P. Johnson, S. Hamilton Beach, B. Lamming, T. Anderson, F. Coccimiglio, T. Vecchio, M. Zuppa, M. Borowicz-Sibenik, P. Tonazzo, C. Rumiel, J. King, D. Perri, N. Maione, and R. Van Staveren Others:V. McLeod, L. Petrocco, J. Ingram 1.Land Acknowledgement 2.Adoption of Minutes 1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Regular Council Meeting_Mar17_2025 - English.pdfMoved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 17, 2025 be approved.Carried3.Questions and Information Arising Out of the Minutes and not Otherwise on the Agenda 4.Declaration of Pecuniary Interest 4.1Councillor L. Vezeau-Allen – Downtown Business Improvement Area Partner is Vice Chair of Downtown Association4.2Councillor L. Vezeau-Allen – 2025 Queenstown Board of Management Budget and 2024 Audit Report Partner is Vice Chair of Downtown Association4.3Councillor S. Kinach – Physician Recruitment Budget Update Spouse is employed by Group Health Centre4.4Councillor S. Spina – Tourism Development Fund Applications – March 2025 Chair of one of the recipient organizations4.5Mayor M. Shoemaker – By-law 2025-50 (Property Surplus and Sale) 657 Fourth Line East (Ryan Rocchetta) Purchaser is a client of the law firm on this matter4.6Mayor M. Shoemaker – Property Declared Surplus – 657 Fourth Line East (Ryan Rocchetta) Purchaser is a client of the law firm on this matter5.Approve Agenda as Presented Moved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that the Agenda and Addendum 1 for April 7, 2025 City Council Meeting as presented be approved.Carried6.Presentations 6.1Sault Ste. Marie Public Library 1.SSM Public Library Annual Report 2024.pdf7.Communications and Routine Reports of City Departments, Boards and Committees – Consent Agenda Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that all the items listed under date April 7, 2025 – Agenda item 7 – Consent Agenda save and except Agenda items 7.1, 7.6, 7.13, 7.17, 7.21, 7.22 and 7.24 be approved as recommended.Carried7.2Outstanding Council Resolutions 1.Outstanding Council Resolutions_2025-Q1.pdf7.3Corporate Strategic Plan 2024-2027 Metrics 1.Corporate Strategic Plan 2024-2027 Metrics.pdf2.Attachment A - Actions and MetricsReport 2025.pdfThe report of the CAO was received by Council.Moved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that the report of the CAO dated March 17, 2025 concerning Corporate Strategic Plan 2024-2027 metrics be received and that Council approve the metrics as presented.Carried7.4City Solicitor Hiring Process Authorization 1.City Solicitor Hiring Process Authorization.pdfThe report of the CAO was received by Council.Moved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that the report of the CAO dated April 7, 2025 concerning the authorization of the hiring process for the City Solicitor position be received and that Council authorize staff to commence the hiring process as outlined.Carried7.5Hiring of Senior Staff Policy Amendment 1.Hiring of Senior Staff Policy Amendment.pdf2.Attachment A - 1-9 Guidelines for the Recruitment and Selection of Senior Staff Hiring 2011.pdf3.Attachment B - 1-9 Guidelines for the Recruitment and Selection of Senior Staff 2025.pdf4.Attachment C - 2025-58 Schedule D Summer Student Hiring Policy.pdfThe report of the CAO was received by Council. The relevant By-law 2025-58 is listed under item 12 of the Minutes. 7.7Health Equity Centre 1.Health Equity Centre.pdfThe report of the CAO was received by Council.Moved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that the report of the CAO dated April 7, 2025 concerning the establishment of a harm reduction and health equity centre be received as information.Carried7.8Rescheduling April 28, 2025 Council Meeting 1.Rescheduling April 28, 2025 Council Meeting.pdfThe report of the City Clerk was received by Council.Moved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that the report of the City Clerk dated April 7, 2025 concerning Rescheduling April 28, 2025 Council Meeting be received and that the April 28, 2025 Council meeting be rescheduled to Tuesday, April 29, 2025.Carried7.92024 Tax Sale Results 1.2024 Tax Sale Results.pdfThe report of the Manager of Taxation was received by Council.Moved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that the report of the Manager of Taxation dated April 7, 2025 concerning 2024 Tax Sale Results be received as information.Carried7.10Tax Appeal Budget Increase 1.Tax Appeal Budget Increase.pdfThe report of the Manager of Taxation was received by Council.Moved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that the report of the Manager of Taxation dated April 7, 2025 concerning Tax Appeal Budget increase be received and that the upper limit for Aird & Berlis LLP be increased by $200,000 with funding from the Contingency Reserve.Carried7.11ClearRisk Subscription Agreement Renewal 1.4.07 ClearRisk Subscription Agreement Renewal.pdfThe report of the Manager of Purchasing was received by Council. The relevant By-law 2025-59 is listed under item 12 of the Minutes. 7.12Leasing and Operation of Space – Northern Community Centre 1.4.07 2024CDE-CS-AR-03-P Leasing and Operations NCC.pdfThe report of the Manager of Purchasing was received by Council. The relevant By-law 2025-54 is listed under item 12 of the Minutes. 7.14Tender for Ready Mix Concrete 1.4.07 2025PWE-PWT-16-T Ready Mix Concrete.pdf2.4.07 2025PWE-PWT-16-T Ready-Mix Summary.pdfThe report of the Manager of Purchasing was received by Council. Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that the report of the Manager of Purchasing dated April 7, 2025 concerning the supply of Ready Mix Concrete for the 2025 construction season commencing May 1, 2025 as required by Public Works be received and the supply be awarded to Fisher Wavy Inc. at the tendered pricing, HST extra.Carried7.15Tender for Asphalt 1.4.07 2025PWE-PWT-17-T Asphalt.pdf2.4.07 2025PWE-PWT-17-T Asphalt Summary.pdfThe report of the Manager of Purchasing was received by Council. Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that the report of the Manager of Purchasing dated April 7, 2025 concerning the supply of Asphalt for the 2025 construction season commencing May 1, 2025 as required by Public Works be received and the supply be awarded to Trimount Construction Group Inc. at the tendered pricing, HST extra.Carried7.16DeepSeek Removal and Future Cyber Threats 1.DeepSeek .pdfThe report of the Manager of Information Technology was received by Council.Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that the report of the Manager of Information Technology dated April 7, 2025 concerning the banning of DeepSeek be received and that the City proceed, by way of a corporate policy, to ban DeepSeek on City-issued electronic devices. Information Technology, the CAO, and Senior Management will also address future cybersecurity concerns, updating the Mayor and City Council accordingly.Carried7.18Lease Contract Extension – Superior Osteo Postural Clinic Inc. 1.Lease Contract Extension Superior Osteo Postural Clinic Inc. .pdfThe report of the Director of Community Services was received by Council. The relevant By-Law 2025-56 is listed under item 12 of the Minutes.7.19Community Development Fund Application – Rural Community Immigration Program 1.Community Development Fund Application, Economic Development Stream – Rural Community Immigration Program .pdfThe report of the Director of Tourism and Community Development was received by Council.Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that the report of the Director of Tourism and Community Development dated April 7, 2025 be received and that Council approve $102,500 from the Community Development Fund towards administration of the RCIP program.Carried7.20FedNor Contribution Agreement – Rural Community Immigration Pilot 1.FedNor Contribution Agreement 514426 – Rural Community Immigration Pilot.pdfThe report of the Director of Tourism and Community Development was received by Council. Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that the report of the Director of Tourism and Community Development dated April 7, 2025 concerning FedNor Contribution Agreement – Rural Community Immigration Pilot be received as information.Carried7.23Property Declared Surplus – 0 Nixon Road (1644291 Ontario Limited – Ozzie Grandinetti) 1.Property Declared Surplus – 0 Nixon Road (1644291 Ontario Limited – Ozzie Grandinetti).pdf2.Property Declared Surplus - 0 Nixon Road (1644291 Ontario Limited – Ozzie Grandinetti) OPEN Schedule A.pdfThe report of the Assistant City Solicitor/Senior Litigation Counsel was received by Council. The relevant By-Law 2025-53 is listed under item 12 of the Minutes. 7.25POA – Fourth Inter-Municipal Agreement 1.POA - Fourth Inter-Municipal Agreement.pdfThe report of the Assistant City Solicitor/Senior Litigation Counsel was received by Council. The relevant By-Law 2025-52 is listed under item 12 of the Minutes. 7.26Insurance Claim Handling Agreement – Policy Period 2025-2026 1.Intact Public Entities - Claims Handling Agreement - 2025.pdfThe report of the Risk Manager was received by Council. The relevant By-Law 2025-57 is listed under item 12 of the Minutes. 7.27Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Updates 1.Housing CIP Update.pdf2.SSM_Draft Housing CIP_Amended_Draft_TrackedChanges.pdfThe report of the Junior Planner was received by Council. Moved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that the report of the Junior Planner dated April 7, 2025 concerning Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Updates be received and that Council: Approve the draft amended Housing CIP in principle; Direct staff to proceed with the public review process, including the scheduling of a prescribed public meeting in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act; and Direct staff to forward the revised CIP documents to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for review prior to bringing it back to Council. Carried7.1Preliminary Report of the Integrity Commissioner 1.Integrity Commissioner Preliminary Report RE Request Councillor Kinach 13 Feb 2025.pdfThe report of the Integrity Commissioner was received by Council.Moved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that the preliminary report of the Integrity Commissioner dated February 13, 2025 be received as information. Carried7.6Physician Recruitment Budget Update 1.Physician Recruitment Budget Update.pdf2.Attachment A - GHC ADMG Letter to Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee March 2025.pdfCouncillor S. Kinach declared a conflict on this item. (Spouse is employed by Group Health Centre)The report of the CAO was received by Council. Tasha Varpio, Manager of Physician Recruitment and Retention was in attendance.Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that the report of the CAO dated April 7, 2025 concerning physician recruitment budget be received and that Council approve utilizing $15,000 from the City reserve fund for Physician Recruitment (Hospital Reserve Fund) to support the 2025-26 physician recruitment budget.Carried7.13Event Ticketing Service Provider – GFL Event Centre 1.4.07 2024CDE-CS-AR-06-P Event Ticketing Service Provider - GFL Centre.pdfThe report of the Manager of Purchasing was received by Council. Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that the report of the Manager of Purchasing dated April 7, 2025 concerning Event Ticketing Service Provider as required by the Arenas Division, Community Development and Enterprise Services be received and that the proposal of Paciolan LLC for a term of five years with option to extend up to three additional terms of two years be approved.Carried7.17Elbows Up Rally 1.Elbows Up Rally.pdfThe report of the Deputy CAO, Community Development and Enterprise Services was received by Council. Frank O'Connor, Elbows Up Sault Ste. Marie; and Adam Bernardo, Chair of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council addressed Council.Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that the report of the Deputy CAO, Community Development and Enterprise Services dated April 7, 2025 concerning an ‘Elbows Up’ rally in Sault Ste. Marie be received and that Council approve a contribution of up to $1,300 towards the event.Carried7.17.1Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Correspondence 1.MYAC Correspondence.pdf7.21Tourism Development Fund Applications – March 2025 1.Tourism Development Fund Applications – March 2025.pdfCouncillor S. Spina declared a conflict on this item. (Chair of one of the recipient organizations)The report of the Director of Tourism and Community Development was received by Council. Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that the report of the Director of Tourism and Community Development dated April 7, 2025 be received and that the recommendation of the Tourism Sault Ste. Marie Board of Directors to allocate $23,000 as detailed below be approved: Community Strong Race Weekend ($4,000); Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association AGM ($2,000); Sault Cycling Club Ontario Cup Mountain Bike Race ($10,000); Queen Street Cruise ($5,000); and Warhammer Battle at the Bridge 40K ($2,000). Carried7.22Police Services Contract Extension – Prince Township 1.Police Services Contract Extension - Prince Township.pdfThe report of the City Solicitor was received by Council. The relevant By-Law 2025-49 is listed in section 12 of the Minutes.7.24Property Declared Surplus – 657 Fourth Line East (Ryan Rocchetta) 1.Property Declared Surplus – 657 Fourth Line East (Steven Shoemaker on behalf of Ryan Rocchetta) .pdf2.Fourth Line East,657 Declare Surplus Schedule A.pdfMayor M. Shoemaker declared a conflict on this item. (Purchaser is a client of the law firm on this matter)The report of the Assistant City Solicitor/Senior Litigation Counsel was received by Council. The relevant By-law 2025-50 is listed under item 12 of the Minutes. 8.Reports of City Departments, Boards and Committees 8.1Administration 8.2Corporate Services 8.3Community Development and Enterprise Services 8.3.1Renaming of Rosedale Park to Kiwanis Park 1.Renaming of Rosedale Park.pdf2.L-III-9 Naming Parks and Sport Complexes.pdf3.Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore Foundation-Park Renaming Submission.pdf4.Letter of Support from Thrive-Park Renaming.pdf5.Letter of Support from GHC-Park Renaming.pdf6.Letter of support from VFG-Park Renaming.pdf7.Letter of Endorsement-Team Automotive-Park Renaming.pdfThe report of the Manager of Recreation and Culture was received by Council. Jim St. Jules, Kiwanis Club of Sault Ste. Marie; and Serge Viau, Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore were in attendance.Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that the report of the Manager of Recreation and Culture dated April 7, 2025 concerning the Renaming of Rosedale Park to Kiwanis Park be approved.Carried8.3.2Downtown Business Improvement Area 1.Downtown Business Improvement Area Review.pdfCouncillor L. Vezeau-Allen declared a conflict on this item. (Partner is Vice Chair of Downtown Association)The report of the Deputy CAO, Community Development and Enterprise Services was received by Council.Moved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that the report of the Deputy CAO, Community Development and Enterprise Services dated April 7, 2025 concerning Downtown Business Improvement Area Review be received and that implementation of option be approved. 8.3.2.1Downtown Business Improvement Area Moved by:Councillor S. HollingsworthResolved that this matter be postponed pending further information.Moved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor A. CaputoResolved that the report of the Deputy CAO, Community Development and Enterprise Services dated April 7, 2025 concerning Downtown Business Improvement Area Review be received and that implementation of Option 3 be approved (dissolve the current DTA and reallocate activities under the City umbrella with a supporting business advisory committee and incremental staffing); Further Be It Resolved that the funding currently allocated to the Downtown Security Pilot Program of $150,000 be allocated to a municipal downtown development budget line item in the 2026 preliminary budget, with staff to report back on whether further funding might be required to properly fund downtown development and marketing on a go-forward basis, and that such report be brought to Council for consideration during the 2026 budget deliberations.Carried8.3.32025 Queenstown Board of Management Budget and 2024 Audit Report 1.2025 Queenstown Board of Management Budget and 2024 Audit Report.pdf2.Queenstown BIA 2024 Annual Report.pdf3.Queenstown BIA FS 2024.pdfCouncillor L. Vezeau-Allen declared a conflict on this item. (Partner is Vice Chair of Downtown Association)The report of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer was received by Council. Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer dated April 7, 2025 concerning the Queenstown Board of Management (O/A The Downtown Association) 2024 audited financial statements and annual report be received as information and that the Downtown Association budget for the year 2025 be approved. Carried8.4Public Works and Engineering Services 8.5Fire Services 8.6Legal 8.7Planning 8.7.10 Chippewa Street A-02-2025-Z.OP 57T-25-501, 502, 503 1.A-2-25-Z 57T _0 Chippewa Street.pdf2.Preliminary Concept Plan.pdf3.Draft Plan.pdf4.Plan of Survey.pdf5.Land Use Planning Justification Report.pdf6.Land Use Compatibility Study.pdf7.Scoped Environmental Impact Study.pdf8.Geotechnical Study.pdf9.Traffic Impact Study.pdf10.Municipal Servicing Report extracted.pdf11.Official Plan Amendment 258 Text T-170.pdf12.Urban Service Area Extension Map.pdf13.Engineering Comments.pdf14.Building Comments.pdf15.Public Works Comments.pdf16.PUC Comments.pdf17.Conservation Authority Comments.pdf18.Enbridge Initial Comments.pdf19.Aerial Map.pdf20.Subject Property Map.pdf21.Zoning Map.pdf22.Public Notice.pdf23.Schedule A - Zoning Amendments.pdf24.Schedule B - Conditions of Draft Approval (Subdivision).pdf25.Schedule C - Conditions of Draft Approval (Common Elements).pdf26.Schedule D - Conditions of Draft Approval (Standard Condo).pdfThe report of the Junior Planner was received by Council. Mike Kresin, Kresin Engineering Corporation; Raj Patel, Architect and Urban Designer, RPD Studio; and Jaime Garcia, Traffic Engineer, CIMA were in attendance. Chris Sierzpukowski, Chippewa Street; Brian Conway, Amherst Street; Devon Conway, Amherst Street, Donna Russell, Atwater Street spoke against the application.Moved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that the report of the Planner dated April 7, 2025 concerning application A-2-25-Z-Z.OP 57T-25-501/502/503 be received and that Council approve this application in the following manner: Amend the Official Plan by way of a textual amendment as outlined in OPA 258 T-170; Amend Zoning By-law 2005-150 as outlined in Schedule A; Approve Draft Plan of Subdivision 57T-25-501 subject to the conditions of draft approval outlined in Schedule B; Approve Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium 57T-25-502 subject to the conditions of draft approval outlined in Schedule C; Approve Draft Plan of Condominium 57T-25-503 subject to the conditions of draft approval outlined in Schedule D; That Blocks B, D, F, and G be deemed subject to site plan control; That the Legal Department be directed to apply to the Ontario Land Tribunal to extend the Urban Service Area 156 metres north on the subject property to encompass the lands between the edge of the service area and the creek. And that the Legal Department be requested to prepare the necessary by-law(s) to effect the same.Carried8.7.1.1Additional Correspondence 1.Candau - A-2-25-Z 57T.pdf2.Sierzputowski_A-2-25-Z 57T.pdf8.7.2A-3-25-Z Housekeeping Amendments to Zoning By-law 2005-150 1.A-3-25-Z Housekeeping Amendments.pdf2.Schedule A - Zoning Amendments(1).pdf3.Public Notice(1).pdfThe report of the Planner was received by Council.Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that the report of the Planner dated April 7, 2025 concerning Application A-3-25-Z Technical Amendments to Zoning By-law 2005-150 be received and that Council approve the application to amend Zoning By-law 2005-150 as outlined in Schedule A; And that the Legal Department be requested to prepare the necessary by-law(s) to effect the same.Carried8.8Boards and Committees 9.Unfinished Business, Notice of Motions and Resolutions Placed on Agenda by Members of Council 10.Committee of the Whole for the Purpose of Such Matters as are Referred to it by the Council by Resolution 11.Adoption of Report of the Committee of the Whole 12.Consideration and Passing of By-laws Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that all By-laws under item 12 of the Agenda under date April 7, 2025 save and except By-laws 2025-49 and 2025-50 be approved.Carried12.1By-laws before Council to be passed which do not require more than a simple majority 12.1.3By-law 2025-52 (Agreement) POA Fourth Inter-Municipal Agreement Renewal Provincial Offences (POA) 1.2025-52 POA Fourth Inter-Municipal Agreement Renewal.pdf2.2025-52 Schedule A.pdfMoved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that By-Law 2025-52 being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Fourth Inter-Municipal Agreement Renewal between the City and the Municipal Partners for the provision of Provincial Offences administration, revenue sharing and prosecutorial services be passed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2025.Carried12.1.4By-law 2025-53 (Property Surplus and Sale) 0 Nixon Road (1644291 Ontario Limited Ozzie Grandinetti) 1.2025-53 Surplus Property - 0 Nixon Road (1644291 Ontario Limited – Ozzie Grandinetti).pdf2.2025-53 Surplus Property - 0 Nixon Road (1644291 Ontario Limited – Ozzie Grandinetti) Schedule A.pdfMoved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that By-law 2025-53 being a by-law to declare the City owned property legally described as PIN 31610-0183 (LT) PT LT 9 PL H536 KORAH PT 1 1R6198; SAULT STE. MARIE, being civic 0 Nixon Road, as surplus to the City’s needs and to authorize the disposition of the said property be passed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2025.Carried12.1.5By-law 2025-54 (Agreement) Northern Community Centre (NCC) Pro Shop Lease (FCD SPORTS GROUP LTD.) 1.2025-54 Northern Community Centre (NCC) Pro Shop Lease (FCD SPORTS GROUP LTD.).pdf2.2025-54 Schedule A.pdfMoved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that By-law 2025-54 being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Agreement between the City and FCD SPORTS GROUP LTD. for the lease and operation of space for a Pro Shop at the Northern Community Centre (NCC) be passed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2025.Carried12.1.6By-law 2025-56 (Agreement) Fourth Extension Agreement Superior Osteo Postural Clinic Inc. 1.2025-56 Superior Osteo Extension.pdf2.2025-56 Schedule A.pdfMoved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that By-law 2025-56 being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Fourth Extension Agreement between the City and Superior Osteo Postural Clinic Inc. to extend the current lease at the John Rhodes Community Centre for one year to May 5, 2026 with the option to extend be passed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2025. Carried12.1.7By-law 2025-57 (Agreement) Intact Public Entities Claims Handling 1.2025-57 Intact Claims Handling Agreement.pdf2.2025-57 Schedule A.pdfMoved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that By-law 2025-57 being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Agreement between the City and Intact Public Entities for claims handling be passed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2025.Carried12.1.8By-law 2025-58 (Employees) Amend Hiring Policies By-law 2004-234 1.2025-58 Amend Hiring Policy 2004-234.pdf2.2025-58 Schedule C.pdf3.2025-58 Schedule D.pdf4.2025-58 Schedule E.pdfMoved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that By-Law 2025-58 being a by-law to amend By-law 2004-234 (being a by-law to adopt hiring policies) be passed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2025.Carried12.1.9By-law 2025-59 (Agreement) ClearRisk Inc. Renewal Addendum 1.2025-59 ClearRisk Inc. Renewal Addendum.pdf2.2025-59 Schedule A.pdfMoved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that By-law 2025-59 being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Agreement between the City and ClearRisk Inc. for Risk Management Information System Software for a three (3) year period to April 14, 2028 as required by the City’s Legal Department be passed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2025.Carried12.1.10By-law 2025-60 (Agreement) Sault Ste. Marie Professional Firefighters Association Local 529 1.2025-60 SSM Firefighters (Local 529) Agreement.pdf2.2025-60 Schedule A.pdfMoved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that By-Law 2025-60 being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Agreement between the City and Sault Ste. Marie Professional Firefighters Association (Local 529) for the term commencing January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026 be passed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2025.Carried12.1.11By-law 2025-100 (Procedure By-law) 1.2025-100 Procedure By-law.pdfMoved by:Councillor C. GardiSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that By-law 2025-100 being a by-law to regulate the proceedings of the Council of the City of Sault Ste. Marie be passed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2025.Carried12.1.1By-law 2025-49 (Agreement) Prince Township Police Services Agreement 1.2025-49 Prince Township Police Services Agreement.pdf2.2025-49 Schedule A.pdf3.2025-49 Schedule A 2020 Agreement.pdfMoved by:Councillor S. HollingsworthSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that By-Law 2025-49 being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Extension Agreement between the City and The Corporation of the Township of Prince for the provision of policing services to the Township be passed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2025.Carried12.1.2By-law 2025-50 (Property Surplus and Sale) 657 Fourth Line East (Ryan Rocchetta) 1.2025-50 FOURTH LINE SURPLUS.pdf2.2025-50 Schedule A.pdfMayor M. Shoemaker declared a conflict on this item. (Purchaser is a client of the law firm on this matter)Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that By-law 2025-50 being a by-law to declare the City owned property legally described as PIN 31510-0131 (LT) LT 8 RCP H737 TARENTORUS; SAULT STE. MARIE being part civic 657 Fourth Line East, as surplus to the City’s needs and to authorize the disposition of the said property be passed in open Council this 7th day of April, 2025. Carried12.2By-laws before Council for FIRST and SECOND reading which do not require more than a simple majority 12.3By-laws before Council for THIRD reading which do not require more than a simple majority 13.Questions By, New Business From, or Addresses by Members of Council Concerning Matters Not Otherwise on the Agenda 14.Closed Session Moved by:Councillor M. BruniSeconded by:Councillor L. Vezeau-AllenResolved that this Council move into closed session to discuss: six items concerning acquisition of land by the municipality or local board; one item concerning the disposition of land by the municipality or local board; one item concerning matters before an administrative tribunal; and one item concerning negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board Further Be It Resolved that should the said closed session be adjourned, the Council may reconvene in closed session to continue to discuss the same without the need for a further authorizing resolution. Municipal Act R.S.O.2001 – section 239 (2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; section 239 (2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; section239 (2)(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.Carried15.Adjournment Moved by:Councillor M. ScottSeconded by:Councillor L. DufourResolved that this Council now adjourn.CarriedNo Item Selected This item has no attachments.1.2025-50 FOURTH LINE SURPLUS.pdf2.2025-50 Schedule A.pdf1.2025-53 Surplus Property - 0 Nixon Road (1644291 Ontario Limited – Ozzie Grandinetti).pdf2.2025-53 Surplus Property - 0 Nixon Road (1644291 Ontario Limited – Ozzie Grandinetti) Schedule A.pdf1.2025-56 Superior Osteo Extension.pdf2.2025-56 Schedule A.pdf1.2025-52 POA Fourth Inter-Municipal Agreement Renewal.pdf2.2025-52 Schedule A.pdf1.2025-49 Prince Township Police Services Agreement.pdf2.2025-49 Schedule A.pdf3.2025-49 Schedule A 2020 Agreement.pdf1.2025-59 ClearRisk Inc. Renewal Addendum.pdf2.2025-59 Schedule A.pdf1.2025-58 Amend Hiring Policy 2004-234.pdf2.2025-58 Schedule C.pdf3.2025-58 Schedule D.pdf4.2025-58 Schedule E.pdf1.2025-54 Northern Community Centre (NCC) Pro Shop Lease (FCD SPORTS GROUP LTD.).pdf2.2025-54 Schedule A.pdf1.2025-60 SSM Firefighters (Local 529) Agreement.pdf2.2025-60 Schedule A.pdf1.2025-57 Intact Claims Handling Agreement.pdf2.2025-57 Schedule A.pdf1.2024 Tax Sale Results.pdf1.2025 Queenstown Board of Management Budget and 2024 Audit Report.pdf2.Queenstown BIA 2024 Annual Report.pdf3.Queenstown BIA FS 2024.pdf1.4.07 2024CDE-CS-AR-03-P Leasing and Operations NCC.pdf1.4.07 2024CDE-CS-AR-06-P Event Ticketing Service Provider - GFL Centre.pdf1.4.07 2025PWE-PWT-16-T Ready Mix Concrete.pdf2.4.07 2025PWE-PWT-16-T Ready-Mix Summary.pdf1.4.07 2025PWE-PWT-17-T Asphalt.pdf2.4.07 2025PWE-PWT-17-T Asphalt Summary.pdf1.4.07 ClearRisk Subscription Agreement Renewal.pdf1.A-2-25-Z 57T _0 Chippewa Street.pdf2.Preliminary Concept Plan.pdf3.Draft Plan.pdf4.Plan of Survey.pdf5.Land Use Planning Justification Report.pdf6.Land Use Compatibility Study.pdf7.Scoped Environmental Impact Study.pdf8.Geotechnical Study.pdf9.Traffic Impact Study.pdf10.Municipal Servicing Report extracted.pdf11.Official Plan Amendment 258 Text T-170.pdf12.Urban Service Area Extension Map.pdf13.Engineering Comments.pdf14.Building Comments.pdf15.Public Works Comments.pdf16.PUC Comments.pdf17.Conservation Authority Comments.pdf18.Enbridge Initial Comments.pdf19.Aerial Map.pdf20.Subject Property Map.pdf21.Zoning Map.pdf22.Public Notice.pdf23.Schedule A - Zoning Amendments.pdf24.Schedule B - Conditions of Draft Approval (Subdivision).pdf25.Schedule C - Conditions of Draft Approval (Common Elements).pdf26.Schedule D - Conditions of Draft Approval (Standard Condo).pdf1.A-3-25-Z Housekeeping Amendments.pdf2.Schedule A - Zoning Amendments(1).pdf3.Public Notice(1).pdf1.City Solicitor Hiring Process Authorization.pdf1.Community Development Fund Application, Economic Development Stream – Rural Community Immigration Program .pdf1.Corporate Strategic Plan 2024-2027 Metrics.pdf2.Attachment A - Actions and MetricsReport 2025.pdf1.DeepSeek .pdf1.Downtown Business Improvement Area Review.pdf1.2025-100 Procedure By-law.pdf1.FedNor Contribution Agreement 514426 – Rural Community Immigration Pilot.pdf1.Health Equity Centre.pdf1.Hiring of Senior Staff Policy Amendment.pdf2.Attachment A - 1-9 Guidelines for the Recruitment and Selection of Senior Staff Hiring 2011.pdf3.Attachment B - 1-9 Guidelines for the Recruitment and Selection of Senior Staff 2025.pdf4.Attachment C - 2025-58 Schedule D Summer Student Hiring Policy.pdf1.Housing CIP Update.pdf2.SSM_Draft Housing CIP_Amended_Draft_TrackedChanges.pdf1.Intact Public Entities - Claims Handling Agreement - 2025.pdf1.Lease Contract Extension Superior Osteo Postural Clinic Inc. .pdf1.Physician Recruitment Budget Update.pdf2.Attachment A - GHC ADMG Letter to Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee March 2025.pdf1.POA - Fourth Inter-Municipal Agreement.pdf1.Police Services Contract Extension - Prince Township.pdf1.Property Declared Surplus – 0 Nixon Road (1644291 Ontario Limited – Ozzie Grandinetti).pdf2.Property Declared Surplus - 0 Nixon Road (1644291 Ontario Limited – Ozzie Grandinetti) OPEN Schedule A.pdf1.Property Declared Surplus – 657 Fourth Line East (Steven Shoemaker on behalf of Ryan Rocchetta) .pdf2.Fourth Line East,657 Declare Surplus Schedule A.pdf1.Renaming of Rosedale Park.pdf2.L-III-9 Naming Parks and Sport Complexes.pdf3.Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore Foundation-Park Renaming Submission.pdf4.Letter of Support from Thrive-Park Renaming.pdf5.Letter of Support from GHC-Park Renaming.pdf6.Letter of support from VFG-Park Renaming.pdf7.Letter of Endorsement-Team Automotive-Park Renaming.pdf1.Rescheduling April 28, 2025 Council Meeting.pdf1.Tax Appeal Budget Increase.pdf1.Tourism Development Fund Applications – March 2025.pdf1.SSM Public Library Annual Report 2024.pdf1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Regular Council Meeting_Mar17_2025 - English.pdf1.Outstanding Council Resolutions_2025-Q1.pdf1.Elbows Up Rally.pdf1.Integrity Commissioner Preliminary Report RE Request Councillor Kinach 13 Feb 2025.pdf1.Candau - A-2-25-Z 57T.pdf2.Sierzputowski_A-2-25-Z 57T.pdf1.MYAC Correspondence.pdf