update – supervised consumption site property review
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Update – Supervised Consumption Site Property Review
Report Summary
This report provides an update to a request by City Council at its meeting of May 25, 2021, regarding a review of City-owned and privately-owned property for a supervised consumption site.
Resolution
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury provide delegated authority to the General Manager, Community Development for staff to proceed with establishing a temporary supervised consumption site;
AND THAT the setup costs be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve – Uncommitted;
AND THAT staff continue supporting the Community Drug Strategy Committee in assessing locations that could be suitable for hosting a permanent supervised consumption site and continue supporting the preparation of a federal application for a supervised consumption site.
Relationship to the Strategic Plan, Health Impact Assessment and Community Energy & Emissions Plan (CEEP)
This report is informed by all of the Strategic Objectives outlined in the City of Greater Sudbury Strategic Plan 2019-2027. There is no relationship to the CEEP.
Financial Implications
If approved, the temporary supervised consumption site setup costs will be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve – uncommitted, which has a current balance of $1 million.
Background
On May 25, 2021, the Community Drug Strategy Committee Co-Chairs Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Medical Officer of Health, Public Health Sudbury & District and Chief Paul Pederson, Greater Sudbury Police Services,
Presented To: City Council
Meeting Date: June 15, 2021
Type: Managers' Reports
Prepared by: Keith Forrester Real Estate
Recommended by: General Manager of Corporate Services
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along with Josée Joliat, Public Health Nurse, Public Health Sudbury & District and Richard Rainville, Executive Director, Réseau ACCESS Network, provided City Council with an update regarding the Supervised Consumption Site project. (See reference 1) Council passed a motion calling for staff to continue supporting the Community Drug Strategy Committee and its partners by assessing all possible properties and locations that could be suitable for hosting a supervised consumption site and to continue supporting the preparation of a federal application for a supervised consumption site. Council requested that staff provide an update to City Council at its June 15, 2021, meeting. (See reference 2) The City’s Real Estate Section subsequently met with members from the Community Drug Strategy Committee (CDS) to discuss their analysis of properties and review the ministry defined criteria to locate a suitable location for a supervised consumption site (SCS). The CDS advised that they undertook a needs assessment and feasibility study to determine the characteristics of a suitable site for a SCS. It was determined that the site should be located in a centralized location in the downtown core, in close proximity to and integrated with other health, social and harm reduction services. The CDS advised that their search area, as outlined on composite Schedule “A”, cannot be increased. Characteristics of successful applications to Health Canada to operate a SCS include: • Approximately 2,500 sq. ft. • Zoning for office, medical • Not within 200 meters of a childcare centre, park or school is preferred • Accessible washrooms for staff and clients • Separate washrooms for staff and clients • Three rooms (service intake, consumption, and post-consumption care) • Consumption rooms ideally have the ability to add a hand and foot washing station • Accessible to paramedics and first responders • Support by neighbouring building owners and tenants desired • Mandatory wrap-around services either offered onsite or nearby (addictions treatment, mental health,
primary care, and social services) • Strategically located (i.e. walking distance from where open drug use is known to occur) • Compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act • Meet applicable municipal bylaws • Considerations for transit accessibility of the proposed site. The CDS advised that they contacted a local real estate brokerage to assist in locating a site to lease. The brokerage reviewed current listings and contacted various landlords in the downtown core, but were unable to find a suitable site to lease. The available sites were either too small, outside of the downtown core or the landlord was not interested in leasing the space for the proposed use. The brokerage is still engaged with the CDS and will contact them should a suitable site become available.
Analysis Real Estate reviewed its property inventory within the downtown core. Staff looked at improved properties, vacant land, and City-owned parking lots. The properties reviewed are identified on the attached spreadsheet labelled as Schedule “B”. Two Municipal Properties, Suitable for This Use, Currently Exist Staff analyzed City-owned lands in proximity to the downtown, including the Kingsway and Cochrane Street area. The search parameters included the downtown and lands within 500m of the Downtown as defined in
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the Official Plan. The parameters also included the separation requirements for sensitive uses (schools, day cares and parks) and the required zoning for a medical office identified above. This analysis identified 5 sites, all vacant or existing parking lots, that met the separation distance criteria and two sites that met both separation distance and zoning requirements. These two sites are the west side of the Energy Court lands and the extreme east end of the CP parking lot near the Bridge of Nations. Attached are the maps showing the analysis and close up aerial views of the two sites that met the above criteria, labelled as composite Schedule “A”. Trailers could be installed on one of these properties as a temporary solution while staff and CDS continue to search for a permanent location. The vacant land on Energy Court meets the criteria for a suitable location; it is zoned M1-1(10), Business Industrial, which permits a medical office; and measures approximately 2 acres in size. Should this vacant land be considered there would be no impact on the parking supply. The trailers could be placed on the westerly limit of the land, fronting Energy Court. The location of the land is identified on the attached Schedule “C” and photographs of the land are shown on the attached Schedule “D”. The Elgin Street (CP) parking lot also meets the criteria for a suitable location; it is zoned C(6), Downtown Commercial, which permits a medical office; and measures approximately 4 acres in size. The trailers could be placed at the easterly limit of the lot, close to the Bridge of Nations. The parking lot is located in close proximity to the Samaritan Centre, however if this parking lot was considered, it would reduce the parking supply by an estimated 25 spaces. This lot is currently used for monthly parking during business hours and is used for events at the Sudbury Arena, Sudbury Theatre Centre and other downtown events. Prior to the pandemic, it was fully subscribed and routinely had a waiting list of motorists willing to purchase monthly passes. Within the next two years, the construction of the Junction East project will reduce the parking supply on Shaughnessy Street by approximately 130 spaces. In addition, the opening of the venue will increase the demand for parking in this area. The location of the lot is identified on the attached Schedule “E” and photographs of the lot are shown on the attached composite Schedule “F”. While the CDS indicated a preference for the Elgin Street (CP) parking lot due to the close proximity to the Samaritan Centre and other existing services already used by the community who would potentially use the SCS, staff believe the Energy Court site should be the preferred location. It satisfies the Ministry’s criteria and would not impact the parking supply. The Energy Court site would allow for development of an outdoor area with grass, trees or other vegetation designated for passive recreation, without further impacts to existing parking. Developing greenspace at the CP lot site would be more constrained and would impact existing parking. A Temporary Structure Can Be Designed And Installed, With Appropriate Service Connections Building Services, in conjunction with Social Services and Réseau ACCESS Network reviewed the option of placing trailers on the two identified sites as an interim solution to address Council’s desire for an immediate service based on the presentation by the CDS Committee on May 25, 2021. While considering the program needs outlined by the CDS, as well as consulting guidelines from both Federal and Provincial ministries for such treatment services, staff have explored trailer configuration options and their feasibility with Réseau ACCESS Network. Staff have arrived at a possible configuration that includes accessible ramps, as identified on the attached Schedule “G”. Development Engineering has reviewed the Energy Court and CP sites from a servicing perspective, based on the proposed 2,500 sq.ft. medical office use. The Energy Court site has sanitary services in the street and a water service stub to the property line with sufficient capacity to support the proposed development. The CP site has sufficient capacity, however, would require an open excavation across Elgin Street to access the sewer on the north east side of Elgin. Drawings show an existing stub for water at the property line. If this stub doesn’t exist, it would require a service connection to cross Elgin Street as well. The CP location would require further investigation to ensure the connections are possible.
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Next Steps Public Health Sudbury and Districts has indicated that the Urgent Public Health Needs application is completed and will be ready for submission pending a funding source being secured and identified. Subject to Council’s approval of a preferred site, staff anticipate a competitive bid process would be undertaken for identifying a supplier for the trailers needed for the temporary site. The estimated cost of installing 3 trailers on a site, including renovations, site preparation, mechanical, electrical, connection to services such as water, sanitary and hydro and leasing the trailers for a 3 year term is approximately $800,000. Currently, there is no budget for establishing or supporting this service. While senior governments need to approve the creation of an urgent care facility, they do not fund them. Setup and operating costs would need to be identified and an operating agreement would need to be established. Further reports will identify these details and be brought to Council. Staff will continue supporting the CDS in assessing locations that could be suitable for hosting a permanent SCS and will continue supporting the preparation of a federal application for a SCS.
Resources Cited 1. “Community Delegation Presentation – Community Drug Strategy CDS” presented to City Council,
May 25, 2021, https://pub-greatersudbury.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=40052
2. “Community Drug Strategy CDS”, City Council Resolution CC2021-156 carried May 25, 2021,
https://pub-greatersudbury.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=40064 3. “Purchasing By-law”, By-law 2014-1 being a By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury Governing
Procurement Policies and Procedures, Consolidated Version, https://www.greatersudbury.ca/city-hall/by-laws/by-law-pdfs-en/c-by-law-2014-1/
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Bell Park
Sunrise Ridge Park
Elm West Playground
O'Connor Playground
Memorial Park
Queen's Athletic Field Park
Percy Playground
Hillcrest Park
Victory Playground
Ryan Heights Playground
Louis Street Tot Lot
Antwerp Playground
Lakeview Playground
Cochrane Playground
Marguerite & Gerry Lougheed Park
Antwerp Playground
Worthington Tot Lot
Little Britain Tot Lot
Columbus Tot Lot
Lonsdale Playground
Byng Tot Lot
Æa Transit Terminal
CDS Search Area
500m OP Downtown
±°̄ Licensed Child Care
School
CGS LandPine Street
Energy Court
Kingsway Realignment
Kingsway Hilltop
East-end Elgin Street (CP) Lot
CGS Owned
Park with Structure(s)
Park
200m Licensed Daycare
200m School
200m Park with Structure(s)
OP Downtown
Schedule A
2500ft²
a) Existing parking lot
b) Vacant land
Elm Street
Elgin Street
Lorn
e Stre
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Energy Court
Cedar Street
Applegrove Street
Larch Street
Energy CourtZoned: M1-1(10)
CDS Search Area
500m OP Downtown
School
CGS LandArea 2 (Energy Crt.)
200m Licensed Daycare
200m School
200m Park with Structure(s)
2500ft²
Worthington Tot Lot
Paris
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Elgin Street
Worthington Crescent
Front StreetMi
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Shau
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Edinburgh Street
Van Horne Street
Grey
Stre
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O'Connor Street
Brady Street
Stanyon Street
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Mario
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Paris
Stree
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Brady StreetEast-end Elgin Street (CP) LotZoned: C6
CDS Search Area
500m OP Downtown
CGS LandArea 4 (Elgin @ Bridge)
Park with Structure(s)
Park
200m Licensed Daycare
200m School
200m Park with Structure(s)
Improved City-Owned Downtown PropertiesAddress Type / Common Name Analysis
199 Larch Street Provincial building Used for Municipal Purposes / Daycare within Building / Leased 190-200 Brady Street Tom Davies Square Used for Municipal Purposes and Greater Sudbury Police 230-240 Elgin Street Sudbury Arena Operational Arena9 Elm Street Transit Terminal Operational Transit Terminal193 Van Horne Street Sudbury Fire Department Active Fire Department74 MacKenzie Street Main Branch Library Operational Library 140 Durham St. (2 units in Centre for Life Building) Older Adults Unit and Daycare Unit Both units Leased
Vacant City-Owned Land Location Current Use Analysis
Pine Street Park Special Purpose ParkKingsway Hilltop (south side) Circulating for proposed disposal Outside of preferred zone / not serviced / no road frontage Kingsway / Cochrane Street area Lands purchached for Kingsway Realignment
Outside of preferred zone / impact on future project / not zoned properly
Energy Court Lot Vacant Suitable location for permanent or temporary site
City-Owned Downtown Municipal Parking Lots Location Type Analysis
Shaughnessy Street East Lot Monthly parking and Pay & Display Future location of The Junction EastShaughnessy Street West Lot Monthly parking and Pay & Display Future location of The Junction WestShaughnessy Street B Lot Monthly parking Reduction of available parking Minto Street Lot Monthly parking, Pay & Display and Metered Future location of Junction WestSudbury Arena Lot Monthly parking and Pay & Display Reduction of available parking Elgin Street Lot (CP) Monthly parking lot Reduction of available parking / suitable for a temporary siteCentre for Life / YMCA Lot Pay & Display Reduction of available parking / Daycare in buildingMedina Lane Lot Pay & Display Reduction of available parking / Not suitable as per Committee Larch at Lisgar Street Lot Metered spaces Reduction of available parking / Not suitable as per Committee Elgin at Larch Street Lot Pay & Display Reduction of available parking Energy Court Lot Monthly parking and Pay & Display Reduction of available parking Tom Davies Square Pay Upon Exit Reduction of available parking / Daycare in buildingDufferin Street Lot Monthly parking and Pay & Display Reduction of available parking
Leased Buildings (NOT City-Owned)
233 Elgin Street, Candian Pacific Railway (VIA Rail) Station building
City leases building from CP and subleases to VIA Rail
In 1993, the building was designated as a heritage railway station under the Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act . The building is currently subleased to VIA Rail. Building requires extensive renovations and all renovations require Parks Canada / Governor General approval.
Schedule 'B'
Re: Update – Supervised Consumption Site Property Review
M1-1
M1-1(10)
C6C4(1)
C6M1-1(9)
C6
OSC
C6 C6C6
C6
C6
C6C4(11)
C6
C6
IC6
C4(1)
C6
C6
C6
C6
C6
C6
C2(89)
C2(89)
C4(1)
C6
M1-1(2)
M1-1(14)
R2-3 R2-3
C4(1)
C6
C6M1(14)
C4(1)C4(1)
C4(1)
M1-1
M1-1(10)
C4(1)
C4(1)
C4(1)
C4(1)
C4(1)
C2(89)
C4(1)
C4(1)
C2(89)C2(40)
C4(5)C4(1)
C4(19)
M1-1
C4(9)77
5
775
74
2566
49
25
80
70
67
93
31
84
26
46
82
69
82
19
4359
6666
34
79
49
85
17
42
475454
31
85
96
2741
68
23
57
36
24
80
7880
40
50
22
4361
66
63
66
7375
82
33
69
50
19
43
5280
72
36
34
42
43
66
3056
28
54
86
8785
45
30
76
51
78
8692
19
66
112
139
125
154146
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107
146
138
151
178
189
153
120
115
164
162186
118
104
143
106
158
201
122
150
108
100
170176
149
121
174
158
106112
101117
181
188
147
155
194
135
110
111
159
166
150
Elm
Elgin
Pine
Lorn
e
Beech
Brady
Birch
Frood
Broadway
Elgin
Ramsey LakeSand Pit Lake
Junction Creek
Elm
Lorne
Frood
Eyre Al
der
John
Bloor
Pine
Kathleen
Big Nickel
Paris
Haig
Larch
Wembley
Howey
Baker
MaryBoland
Beat
ty
Brady
Lloyd
Victoria
Lesli
e
Spruce
McNeill
Albi
nson
Reg
ent
Vanier
McKim
Ash Fir
Min
to
Eva
Mel
vin Bond
Kingsway
Burto
n
Van Horne
Mur
ray
Dur
ham
Huron
Morris
Brebeuf
Louis
McNaughton
Wellington
Brock
Hazel
Birch
Bayview
Windsor
Donovan
Fabbro
Vacant Land on Energy Court Ü
NTS Date: 2021-06-03
Subject Property being Part of PIN 73585-1049(LT),Part of Lot 6, Concession 3, Township of McKim,City of Greater Sudbury
SCHEDULE 'C'
Schedule ‘D’
Re: Update – Supervised Consumption Site Property Review
Energy Court – Vacant Land
View of Energy Court vacant land from Energy Court facing east
View from Energy Court facing north
M1(14)
P C6
I
M1-1
C6
C6
C6C6
OSC
R2-3
C6 C6I
R2-3
R2-3
R2-3
R2-2
C6
I
I
C6
C4(20)
R2-3R2-2
R2-2
C6
R2-2
R2-3
C6
R2-2 R2-3
C6
R2-2
R2-2
P
R2-3
C6
R2-3
C2(36)
R2-2
R3-1(6)
C6C4(1)
C4(1)C4(1)
R2-3
C6
C2(36)
R3-1(6)C6
C1 R2-3
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8
99
967468
26
60
61
39
3934
69
62
99
86
38
81
43
27
56
40
39
92
44
63
39
27
16
63
30
97
89
80
77
50
67
53
41
64
23
25
28
51
10
77
89
93
79
86
71
38
50
67
65
35
83
9385
36
34
69
5743
1711
65
73
45
26
40
85
84
72
45
76
3529
5850
31
4222
133
100
233
200
210
249
390
264344
326
230
357349
376
363357
112
139
125
164
154146
366
332333
369359
354
199
243
254
390
181
212
240206194
151
108
116
172
162
146
328
341340
233
170
161
238
344
193362
153
190
329
365
337333
120115
330320
233
130
268
370
222
186
345143114
362
118
143
334
142
211
360
324
170
109
366
102
122
150
346348
210
233
196
179
362352
221
104
212
344
358
352
340
115
149
121
158
343
360
214
249
323
362369
147
325
364
118
241
180
354
107
103
367375
107
140135
364
Paris
Minto
Worthington
Front
Brady
Elgin
Drink
water
Paris
Paris
Ramsey Lake
Junction Creek
Bethel Lake
Elm
Lorne
York
Paris
Eyre Howey
John
Pine
Frood
Reg
entHaig
LarchSpruce
Wembley
Kingsway
Beat
ty
Baker
Whi
ttake
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Boland
Brady
Lloyd
VictoriaOak
McNeill
Albi
nson
Ash
David
Mountain
Fir
Min
to
Alder
Van Horne
Dur
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DouglasEdmund
Morris
Lons
dale
Sand
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Levis
Martindale
Brock
Beat
on
Kirk
woo
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Lakeview
Hazel
Birch
Bayview
Facer
Fabbro
Victoria
Elgin Street (CP) Parking Lot Ü
NTS Date: 2021-06-03
Subject Property being PINs 73584-1081(LT),73585-1169(LT), and 73585-1171(LT),Parts 1, 2 and 9, Plan 53R-20022,Parts 7 and 8, Plan 53R-20022 and Parts 5 and 6, Plan 53R-20022.Lot 5, Concession 3, Township of McKim,City of Greater Sudbury
SCHEDULE 'E'
Schedule ‘F’
Re: Update – Supervised Consumption Site Property Review
Elgin Street (CP) Parking Lot
View of easterly limit of Elgin Street (CP) Parking Lot facing south east
View of easterly limit of Elgin Street (CP) Parking Lot facing south east
DNDN
101 ft²
OFFICE
12
222 ft²
WAITING AREA
2
101 ft²
INTAKE
1
0 1m 2m 4m
92 ft²
STAFF LOUNGE
13
46 ft²
W.C.
5
116 ft²
SUPPLY ROOM
6
59 ft²
VOLUNTEER
3
238 ft²
INJECTION BOOTHS
9
92 ft²
BARRIER FREE W.C.
7
GROSS AREA: 2311.4ft2 (214.7m2)
73 ft²
OFFICE
15
73 ft²
OFFICE
16
8' - 11 1/2" 12' - 0" 6" 12' - 0" 6" 12' - 0" 9' - 0"
4' -
2"
15
' - 2
"5
' - 6
"6
' - 8
"4
' - 7
"3
3' -
7 1
/2"
46 ft²
W.C.
8
92 ft²
AFTER CARE AREA
10
101 ft²
OFFICE
11
NURSES PODIUM
260 ft²
CORRIDOR
14
83 ft²
CORRIDOR
4
105 ft²
OFFICE
17
DNDN
4' - 2" 8" 4' - 2"
4' - 2"
64
' - 0
"
4' - 2"
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