North Bay public meetings in 2021

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of North Bay City Council held electronically via Zoom. The main items are motions to suspend rules, reconsider the Cassellholme redevelopment motion, and rescind Resolution 2021-29. The agenda also includes correspondence on Cassellholme redevelopment financing and a confirmatory by-law.

• Motion to suspend rules (Section 2.2 of Procedural By-Law 2019-80)
• Reconsideration of Cassellholme Redevelopment Motion
• Rescind Resolution 2021-29
• Cassellholme Redevelopment - Financing (report by David Euler, Dec 17, 2021)
• By-Law No. 2021-121 (Confirmatory December 20 Sp.)

Council voted unanimously to reconsider and rescind Resolution 2021-29 regarding the Cassellholme Redevelopment, which had been lost on July 15, 2021. They then approved the Cassellholme Board of Management's ability to proceed with financing through Infrastructure Ontario, subject to final approval of the financing agreement by the City.

• Suspended rules to allow reconsideration of Cassellholme motion (10-0)
• Reconsidered Cassellholme Redevelopment Motion (10-0)
• Rescinded Resolution 2021-29 re: Cassellholme Redevelopment (carried)
• Approved Cassellholme financing through Infrastructure Ontario, subject to final approval (10-0)
• Passed By-Law 2021-121 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council will address the 2022 General Operating Budget and the 2022 Capital Budget with a 2023-2031 Capital Forecast Plan. The General Government Committee will review reports and draft recommendations, while the Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations Committees have no items to address. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom.

• 2022 General Operating Budget report (GG 2021-14) with draft recommendation
• 2022 Capital Budget and 2023-2031 Capital Forecast Plan report (GG 2021-15)
• Attachments include RTC CORP-2021-133 and RTC CORP-2021-142
• Community Services Committee: no items
• Infrastructure and Operations Committee: no items

The Special Committee of Council reviewed the proposed 2022 operating and capital budgets, including a $317,000 reduction in police service enhancements and a $42,350 reallocation for downtown community programming. The committee directed that the operating budget (except DNSSAB's share) and the capital budgets be brought forward to Council, with the Community and Recreation Centre project (Project No. 3711RF) not proceeding until further direction. Recommendations on school bus stop arm cameras, municipal taxation reform, and an adult change table at Armstrong Park were also directed to Council.

• Directed 2022 Operating Budget (except DNSSAB share) to Council
• Directed 2022 General and Water/Wastewater Capital Budgets to Council, with Community Centre project (3711RF) held pending further direction
• Recommended reallocating $42,350 parking garage security savings to downtown community programming
• Recommended funding $45,000 Community Safety & Well Being resource through reserves
• Recommended establishing working group to investigate school bus stop arm cameras
• Recommended asking Province to revamp municipal taxation and share Land Transfer Tax
• Recommended installing adult change table at Armstrong Park in 2022
• Directed DNSSAB 2022 Operating Budget report to Council

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of North Bay Council held electronically. The agenda is largely procedural, including declarations of interest, public presentations, committee reports, and a confirmatory by-law. The only substantive item listed is a confidential report from staff dated December 15, 2021, to be discussed in-camera under the Municipal Act.

• Confidential report from Peter Leckie, David Euler and Margaret Karpenko dated December 15, 2021 (in-camera)
• By-Law No. 2021-120 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Council authorized the CAO, CFO, and City Solicitor to arrange bridge financing of $4,000,000 from the City to the Board of Management for the District of Nipissing East, on terms deemed appropriate. The motion passed with a recorded vote of 10 yeas and 0 nays. The meeting also included a closed session for legal and negotiation matters, and a confirmatory by-law was passed.

• Approved $4,000,000 bridge financing to Nipissing East Board (10-0)
• Adjourned to in-camera for legal and negotiation matters
• Reconvened from closed session at 3:09 p.m.
• Passed By-Law 2021-120 confirming proceedings

Council Meeting

Council approved several planning amendments, including rezoning 710 Lakeshore Drive for hospitality use and 151 Bain Drive for residential use, and passed related by-laws. It awarded contracts for bus barn door replacement ($104,990) and transit terminal interior upgrades ($555,000). Council also approved the sale of vacant land at 0 Booth Road to 2114115 Ontario Inc. and endorsed a motion supporting the National Childcare Program.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment and rezoning at 710 Lakeshore Drive (Jai Ambe Motels) to Hospitality Service and Tourist Commercial Special (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 151 Bain Drive (Consolidated Homes) to Residential Multiple First Density Special No.137 Holding (9-2, Valenti and King opposed)
• Awarded $104,990 contract to Regal Overhead Doors for bus barn door replacement (carried)
• Awarded $555,000 contract to Venasse Building Group for transit terminal interior upgrades (carried)
• Approved sale of vacant land at 0 Booth Road to 2114115 Ontario Inc. (carried)
• Endorsed motion supporting National Childcare Program (10-0)
• Authorized Waste Management By-Law amendment (carried)
• Authorized tenancy agreement with DNSSAB (carried)

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council is dedicated to reviewing the proposed 2022 General Operating Budget and the 2022 Capital Budget with a 2023-2031 Capital Forecast Plan. The General Government Committee will address both items, while the Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations Committees have no items on their agendas. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a review and discussion session.

• 2022 General Operating Budget report (GG 2021-14) from Laura Boissonneault
• 2022 Capital Budget and 2023-2031 Capital Forecast Plan report (GG 2021-15) from Shannon Saucier
• Draft recommendations and appendices attached for both budget items

The committee reviewed the 2022 General Operating Budget and heard public input on climate change, bus arms, and traffic calming. Several enhancements were recommended, including hiring a Community Safety and Well-Being Planner, funding Creative Industries, and continuing the Hardship Grant Program. The 2022 Capital Budget was deferred to a future special meeting.

• Approved hiring of Community Safety and Well-Being Planner
• Approved $20,000 for Creative Industries micro-grants for up to 3 years
• Approved $25,000 for Creative Industries administrative costs
• Approved Planning Summer Student only if grant covers 100% of wages
• Approved HR Summer Student only if grant covers 100% of wages
• Approved continuation of Hardship Grant Program into 2023 from reserves
• Approved 2022 Mattress Drop Off Day and directed staff to find community partner
• Authorized security services for parking garage and $1,500 to Trees for Nipissing

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of North Bay City Council held electronically via Zoom. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as declarations of interest, public presentations, committee reports, correspondence, and a confirmatory by-law (By-Law No. 2021-119) to approve the meeting's proceedings. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

• By-Law No. 2021-119 to confirm proceedings of the December 8, 2021 special meeting

Council passed a resolution supporting the Board of Management for the District of Nipissing East's borrowing for the Cassellholme redevelopment, contingent on the board's agreement to transition Cassellholme to a municipal home. The resolution also authorizes a guarantee of the city's proportionate share of the board's debts to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation. The vote was carried unanimously (10 yeas).

• Approved resolution supporting Cassellholme redevelopment borrowing (10-0)
• Authorized guarantee of city's proportionate share of Cassellholme debts
• Approved By-Law 2021-119 confirming proceedings (carried)

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including setting 2022 water and wastewater rates, revising the election sign by-law, and amending the waste management by-law. They will also discuss 2022 municipal election procedures, such as appointing a compliance audit committee, a recount policy, and restrictions on the 'lame duck' council period. The agenda includes reports on capital and general budget variances, a playground contract, and a public presentation on a municipal land transfer tax.

• By-Law 2021-104 to set 2022 water and wastewater rates
• By-Law 2021-32 revised election sign by-law
• RFP 2021-100 for Superior Park Playground
• 2022 municipal election recount policy and ballot questions
• Capital variance report as of October 31, 2021

Council adopted the Election Sign By-Law and approved several contracts, including a $99,997.26 playground equipment award for Superior Park and a $100,595.00 electrical system refurbishment. It also endorsed motions supporting a Victoria Cross upgrade for a local veteran and urging the province to increase public health funding. The 2022 capital and operating budgets were referred to committee for review.

• Adopted Election Sign By-Law (By-Law 2021-32) after three readings.
• Awarded contract to ABC Recreation Ltd. for Superior Park playground equipment ($99,997.26 plus HST).
• Awarded contract to Miller Maintenance for Public Works electrical system refurbishment ($100,595.00 plus HST).
• Appointed Compliance Audit Committee for 2022 municipal election and authorized advertising for citizen applications.
• Authorized delegation of authority to CAO, City Solicitor, and CFO during 'lame duck' period for property disposals and expenditures over $50,000.
• Endorsed motion to upgrade Private Jess Larochelle's Star of Military Valour to the Canadian Victoria Cross (unanimous).
• Endorsed North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit letter urging provincial funding for public health in 2022.
• Referred 2022 capital and operating budgets to committee for further review.

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council will address two proposed zoning by-law amendments, one of which also involves an official plan amendment. The Community Services Committee will review both items, while the Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items on their agendas.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment for 151 Bain Drive by Consolidated Homes Ltd.
• Proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendment for 710 Lakeshore Drive by Jai Ambe Motels Corporation
• No items for Infrastructure and Operations Committee
• No items for General Government Committee

The Special Committee Meeting of Council held public meetings for two proposed zoning by-law amendments. For 151 Bain Drive, a rezoning application by Antech Design on behalf of Consolidated Homes Ltd. was presented, and the committee directed that a report be brought to Council on December 14, 2021. For 710 Lakeshore Drive, an Official Plan and zoning amendment by Miller & Urso on behalf of Jai Ambe Motels Corporation was presented, also with a report directed to Council on December 14, 2021. No decisions were made; both items were only discussed and scheduled for future Council consideration.

• Heard public presentations for proposed zoning amendment at 151 Bain Drive (Consolidated Homes Ltd.)
• Directed that a Committee Report on 151 Bain Drive be brought to Council on December 14, 2021
• Heard public presentations for Official Plan and zoning amendment at 710 Lakeshore Drive (Jai Ambe Motels Corp.)
• Directed that a Committee Report on 710 Lakeshore Drive be brought to Council on December 14, 2021
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held electronically via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural, including declarations of interest, public presentations, committee reports, and a confirmatory by-law. The only substantive item listed is a confidential report from David Euler and Peter Leckie dated November 18, 2021, to be discussed in-camera under the Municipal Act.

• Confidential report from David Euler and Peter Leckie dated November 18, 2021, under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b), (c), (e), (f), (k)
• By-Law No. 2021-108 to confirm proceedings of the November 22, 2021 special meeting

The special meeting was largely procedural. Council adjourned in-camera at 4:34 p.m. for reasons including personal matters, land acquisition, potential litigation, and solicitor-client privilege, then reconvened at 5:48 p.m. Council passed By-Law No. 2021-108 to confirm the meeting's proceedings, and adjourned at 5:49 p.m. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Adjourned in-camera at 4:34 p.m. for reasons including personal matters, land acquisition, potential litigation, and solicitor-client privilege (Res. #2021-466).
• Reconvened from in-camera at 5:48 p.m. (Res. #2021-467).
• Gave first and second reading to By-Law No. 2021-108 to confirm proceedings (Res. #2021-468).
• Gave third reading and passed By-Law No. 2021-108 to confirm proceedings (Res. #2021-469).
• Adjourned the special meeting at 5:49 p.m. (Res. #2021-470).

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a largely procedural agenda, including declarations of interest, public presentations, committee reports, and a confirmatory by-law. The only substantive item listed is a confidential report from David Euler and Peter Leckie dated November 18, 2021, to be discussed in-camera under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act. No other decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Confidential report from David Euler and Peter Leckie dated November 18, 2021, under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(c),(e),(f),(k)
• By-Law No. 2021-106 to confirm proceedings of the November 19, 2021 special meeting

Council held a special meeting via Zoom, with all members present. The only substantive action was going in-camera to discuss land acquisition, potential litigation, and negotiation strategy, then reconvening. Council passed By-Law 2021-106 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting, and adjourned.

• Adjourned to in-camera at 5:06 p.m. to discuss land acquisition, litigation, solicitor-client advice, and negotiation strategy (Res. 2021-461).
• Reconvened from in-camera at 6:30 p.m. (Res. 2021-462).
• Gave By-Law 2021-106 (confirming proceedings) first and second reading (Res. 2021-463).
• Gave By-Law 2021-106 third reading and passed it (Res. 2021-464).
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:31 p.m. (Res. 2021-465).

Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will consider a supplemental report and draft recommendation on the Election Signs By-Law. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations Committees have no items to address. The meeting is being held electronically via Zoom.

• Supplemental report on Election Signs By-Law (GG 2021-04)
• Draft recommendation for Election Signs By-Law
• By-Law 2021-32 Election Sign By-Law (Revised Option 2)
• Schedules A and B of By-Law 2021-32

The General Government Committee reviewed a supplemental report on the Election Signs By-Law and directed that it be brought forward to Council on November 30, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations Committees had no items addressed.

• Forwarded supplemental report on Election Signs By-Law to Council (unanimous)

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to review committee reports on the 2022 water and wastewater operating budget and calculated rates, as well as several user fee by-laws. They will also consider correspondence items including a rezoning application, a draft plan of condominium, and a petition to convert Four Mile Creek to a municipal drain. Several by-laws are up for consideration, including one on building permit administration and one authorizing a pre-servicing agreement for Ashgrove Estates.

• 2022 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget (IOCR 2021-04)
• 2022 Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates (GGCR 2021-10)
• Waste Management User Fee By-Law (GGCR 2021-11)
• Municipal Parking Lot By-Law (GGCR 2021-12)
• Rezoning application for 327 Dudley Avenue by 2808138 Ontario Inc.

Council approved the 2022 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget of $24,259,251 and authorized a $2,245,200 transfer from a capital project to the Water Treatment Surcharge Reserve. It also approved calculated water/wastewater rates effective January 1, 2022, and continued the low-flow toilet rebate program. The Parks Master Plan was adopted, and several by-law amendments were passed, including for building permits, smoking, and a pre-servicing agreement. A petition to convert Four Mile Creek to a municipal drain was denied, with staff directed to consult the conservation authority.

• Approved 2022 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget of $24,259,251 (11-0)
• Approved $2,245,200 transfer from West Ferris Trunk Watermain Refining to Water Treatment Surcharge Reserve (11-0)
• Approved 2022 Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates effective Jan 1, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted North Bay Parks Master Plan as amended (11-0)
• Authorized amendment to Waste Management User Fee By-Law (11-0)
• Authorized amendment to Municipal Parking Lot User Fee By-Law (carried)
• Denied petition to convert Four Mile Creek to municipal drain; directed staff to consult NBMCA (carried as amended)
• Passed by-laws amending Building Permit By-Law and authorizing Ashgrove Subdivision Pre-Servicing Agreement (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The special meeting was largely procedural. Council adjourned in-camera to discuss a proposed land disposition, reconvened, and passed a confirmatory by-law. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Adjourned in-camera for proposed land disposition (Res. #2021-432)
• Reconvened from in-camera at 12:36 p.m. (Res. #2021-433)
• Passed By-Law 2021-96 confirming proceedings (Res. #2021-434, #2021-435)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:37 p.m. (Res. #2021-436)

Special Council Meeting

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 1040 Brookes Street from Residential Second Density (R2) to Residential Multiple Second Density Special Holding (RM2 Sp.H) for the Nipissing District Housing Corporation, and designated the property as a Site Plan Control Area. The decisions were made via by-laws 2021-94 and 2021-95, which were read and passed. Two councillors declared conflicts and did not vote on these items.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 1040 Brookes Street (R2 to RM2 Sp.H) (carried)
• Approved Site Plan Control Area designation for 1040 Brookes Street (carried)
• Adopted minutes of public meetings held Oct 18 and 19, 2021 (carried)
• Passed confirmatory by-law 2021-93 for the special meeting (carried)

Special Committee Meeting

The Special Committee Meeting of Council held public meetings on proposed waste management user fees, municipal parking lot user fees, and 2022 water and wastewater rates, with no public presentations made. The committee directed that reports on these items be brought forward to Council on November 16, 2021. A report on City of North Bay User Fees – Financial Services was noted and filed without a public meeting. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural referrals.

• Directed waste management user fees report to Council (Nov 16, 2021)
• Directed municipal parking lot user fees report to Council (Nov 16, 2021)
• Directed 2022 water and wastewater rates report to Council (Nov 16, 2021)
• Noted and filed financial services user fees report

Special Committee Meeting

Council approved the 2022 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget in the net amount of $24,259,251, and authorized a transfer of $2,245,200 from Capital Project No. 3828WS to the Water Treatment Surcharge Reserve to fund loan payments. The committee also held a closed session for a personal matter about an identifiable individual. A preliminary water and wastewater rates report was tabled, remaining on the committee for further discussion.

• Approved 2022 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget of $24,259,251
• Authorized transfer of $2,245,200 from Capital Project No. 3828WS to Water Treatment Surcharge Reserve No. 99580R
• Adjourned to closed session for personal matter about identifiable individual (carried)
• Reconvened from closed session (carried)
• Tabled preliminary water and wastewater rates report (GG-2021-10)

Council Meeting

Council approved a contract with Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc. for up to $4,987,238.42 (plus HST) for engineering consulting services related to PFAS environmental remediation at the North Bay Jack Garland Airport. Council also supported a subdivision extension request, authorized staff to develop short-term rental regulations, and referred several reports to committees. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Approved $4,987,238.42 contract to Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc. for PFAS remediation at airport (carried)
• Supported extension of Mapleshore Estates subdivision draft approval to Dec 24, 2028 (carried)
• Authorized staff to develop short-term rental regulations and licensing by-law (carried)
• Adopted Deeming By-law 2021-91 for lots at 769 Champlain Street (carried)
• Referred waste management user fee adjustment to General Government Committee (carried)
• Referred 2022 water and wastewater budget to special committee meeting (carried)
• Referred 2022 preliminary water/wastewater rates to special committee and public meeting (carried)
• Approved Enbridge Gas franchise agreement and gave by-law first and second readings (carried)

Committee Meeting

The General Government, Community Services, and Infrastructure and Operations Committees are meeting. Only the Community Services Committee has an item to address: a report on the Parks Master Plan. The other committees have no items. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive discussion being the Parks Master Plan.

• CS-2021-16 Report from Ian Kilgour dated September 20, 2021 re Parks Master Plan
• Draft Recommendation - Parks Master Plan (CS 2021-16).pdf
• RTC CSBU 2021-54 Parks Master Plan 2021.pdf
• North Bay Parks Master Plan_draft 4.0 (1).pdf

The Committee Meeting of Council on October 19, 2021, addressed only one item: a report on the Parks Master Plan. The committee directed that this report be brought forward to Council for further consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed Parks Master Plan report (CS-2021-16) be brought forward to Council

Special Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will address a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 1040 Brookes Street, submitted by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc on behalf of the Nipissing District Housing Corporation. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address. The meeting is a special committee meeting held electronically via Zoom.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment for 1040 Brookes Street
• Applicant: Miller & Urso Surveying Inc on behalf of Nipissing District Housing Corporation
• Report CS-2021-14 from Peter Carello dated October 8, 2021
• Attachments: Draft Recommendation and Zoning By-law Request CSBU-2021-056

The Special Committee heard public input on a proposed zoning by-law amendment by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc on behalf of the Nipissing District Housing Corporation for 1040 Brookes Street, which would allow a 41-unit apartment building. No decision was made; the committee directed that the report be brought forward to the Regular Meeting of Council on November 2, 2021. Councillors Tanya Vrebosch and Bain declared conflicts and left the meeting for this item.

• Directed report CS-2021-14 on 1040 Brookes Street rezoning to be brought to Council on November 2, 2021

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of North Bay City Council held electronically via Zoom. The main substantive item is a COVID-19 vaccination policy, with supporting reports and a declaration form attached. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as minutes, committee reports, and a confirmatory by-law.

• COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (item 6.1) with report and FAQ attachments
• By-Law No. 2021-90 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Council received the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (Report CAO-2021-06) for information, with a recorded vote of 9-1 (Councillor Maroosis opposed). The meeting also passed a confirmatory by-law (2021-90) to validate the proceedings, and adjourned at 11:48 a.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for information (9-1)
• Passed By-Law 2021-90 to confirm proceedings (unanimous)

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and potential decisions, including a workplace COVID-19 vaccination and testing policy, the Parks Master Plan, a rezoning and official plan amendment for 710 Lakeshore Drive, and various purchases and funding requests. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, a resignation, and a confirmatory by-law. No final decisions are listed in the agenda itself; items are presented for discussion and possible action.

• Workplace COVID-19 vaccination and testing policy options (CORP-2021-105)
• Parks Master Plan 2021 (RTC CSBU 2021-54)
• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment for Jai Ambe Motels Corporation at 710 Lakeshore Drive
• Purchase of one 8-meter low floor specialized para bus (CORP-2021-101)
• Funding request for Capitol Centre (CORP-2021-107)

Council approved a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees, effective November 29, 2021, with exemptions for medical or religious reasons and regular testing for those exempt. The vote was unanimous. Council also approved several other items, including a benefits renewal, a para bus purchase, and a funding request for the Capitol Centre.

• Mandated COVID-19 vaccination for employees, effective Nov 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved employee benefits renewal with Manulife and AIG at 9.9% increase ($339,936)
• Awarded $170,572.22 contract to Creative Carriage Ltd. for a para bus
• Awarded $78,170.00 contract to McDowell Brothers Industries for a utility work machine
• Approved up to $158,700 for Capitol Centre emergency repairs
• Referred Parks Master Plan to Community Services Committee
• Referred zoning amendment for 710 Lakeshore Drive to public meeting
• Appointed Councillor Valenti to Conservation Authority board

Special Council Meeting

This is a short special meeting of North Bay Council held electronically. The main business is to consider a report recommending Ed Valenti's appointment to Council, swear him in, and then appoint members to standing committees and various boards. The meeting will close with a confirmatory by-law to approve the proceedings.

• Report from Karen McIsaac dated September 8, 2021 re Appointment to Council
• Swearing in of Ed Valenti
• Appointment of Standing Committees of Council
• Striking Committee Report No. 2021-01 - Appointments to ABC's
• By-Law No. 2021-86 (Confirmatory Sp. September 21)

Council confirmed the appointment of Ed Valenti to fill the vacant council seat, and he was sworn in. Standing committee appointments were made, and several agency board appointments were approved. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive policy decisions.

• Confirmed appointment of Ed Valenti to vacant council seat (carried)
• Appointed standing committee members for General Government, Community Services, and Infrastructure and Operations (carried)
• Adopted Striking Committee Report No. 2021-01 for agency board appointments (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-86 confirming proceedings of the meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to decide on several land-use items, including a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Golden Estates Limited on Tower Drive and Winston Drive, and final approval of the Highland Woods subdivision on Silver Maple Lane and Bain Drive. The agenda also includes public presentations, capital project updates, budget schedule, and multiple by-laws for consideration. Several items are routine or procedural, such as minutes, confirmatory by-law, and in-camera reports.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision by Golden Estates Limited - Tower Drive and Winston Drive
• Final Approval - Highland Woods Developments Inc. and Jograh Investments Ltd. – Silver Maple Lane and Bain Drive
• By-Law No. 2021-81 to close a laneway bounded by Dudley Avenue, O'Brien Street, Hutcheson Avenue and McLeod Street
• Proposed Laneway Closure - 249 Sixth Avenue West
• RFP 2021-56 for Internet, Paper Ballot and Tabulator Count Voting Solution

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Golden Estates Limited on Tower Drive and Winston Drive, rezoning from Residential Holding to Residential Second Density and granting draft approval for 25 lots. Council also awarded contracts for elevator maintenance to Otis Canada Inc., a voting solution to Election Systems & Software Canada ULC for $99,655, and a compactor truck to Nexgen Municipal Inc. for $180,254.14. Final approval was granted for the Highland Woods Subdivision on Silver Maple Lane and Bain Drive, and By-Law 2021-87 authorizing the subdivision agreement was passed. A motion was carried asking Northern Ontario Health Teams to support consolidation of mental health and addictions agencies.

• Approved zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Golden Estates Limited (25 lots) on Tower Drive and Winston Drive
• Awarded elevator maintenance contract to Otis Canada Inc. for 5 years
• Awarded voting solution contract to Election Systems & Software Canada ULC for $99,655 plus HST
• Awarded compactor truck contract to Nexgen Municipal Inc. for $180,254.14 plus HST
• Granted final approval to Highland Woods Subdivision and authorized signing of subdivision agreement
• Passed By-Law 2021-87 to authorize the Highland Woods Subdivision Agreement
• Approved laneway closure at 249 Sixth Avenue West
• Approved 20 tax rebate applications, denied applications 2021-21 and 2021-22

Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will discuss a draft election signs by-law (GG 2021-04), including a proposed by-law and related policies. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations Committees have no items to address. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom.

• Draft recommendation on Election Signs By-Law
• Proposed Election Sign By-Law (R)
• Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy
• MTO General Guidelines Directive on Election Signs
• By-Law Schedules A and B

The General Government Committee reviewed a report on the Election Signs By-Law and directed that the item remain on the committee for further discussion. No other substantive decisions were made; the Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations Committees had no items to address. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

• Election Signs By-Law report (GG 2021-04) tabled; item to remain on Committee

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will address a single item: a zoning by-law amendment and proposed plan of subdivision for Golden Estates Limited at Tower Drive and Winston Drive. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment and Proposed Plan of Subdivision – Golden Estates Limited – Tower Drive and Winston Drive (CS-2021-12)

The committee meeting on September 7, 2021, addressed a single item: a zoning by-law amendment and proposed plan of subdivision by Antech Design and Engineering Limited on behalf of Golden Estates Limited, for properties on Tower Drive and Winston Drive. The City Clerk confirmed proper notice was given, and the applicant's agent was present but made no presentation. No decision was made; the item was only discussed.

• Heard presentation on rezoning application for Tower Drive and Winston Drive (no vote taken)

Council Meeting

North Bay Council's regular meeting includes several motions for consideration, including a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a municipal land transfer tax, and a vaccine passport. Council will also review committee reports, correspondence, and by-laws, including a rezoning application and a waste diversion strategy.

• Rezoning application by Antech Design & Engineering on behalf of Consolidated Homes Ltd. for 151 Bain Drive
• Request for Quote 2021-75 for Northshore Road Guiderail Replacement
• Request for Proposal 2021-46 for a Fire Tanker Truck
• By-law No. 2021-79 to remove Holding Zone Symbol; By-law No. 2021-82 Deeming By-law for 760 and 790 Cassells Street
• Motions on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Municipal Land Transfer Tax, and Vaccine Passport

Council adopted the City's Waste Diversion Strategy and directed staff to reduce the number of waste receptacles at the curb starting January 1, 2022. It also awarded contracts for guiderail replacement and a fire tanker truck, declared a council seat vacant, and appointed Ed Valenti to fill it. A motion to explore a workplace COVID-19 vaccination and testing policy was carried with one dissenting vote.

• Adopted Waste Diversion Strategy and directed staff to reduce curbside waste receptacles from Jan 1, 2022 (carried)
• Awarded $249,000 contract to Centennial Contracting Ltd. for Northshore Road guiderail replacement (carried)
• Awarded $369,171 contract to Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd. for a fire tanker truck (carried)
• Declared office of Councillor Tignanelli vacant (carried)
• Referred rezoning application for 151 Bain Drive to Community Services Committee for public meeting (carried)
• Passed by-laws 2021-79 and 2021-82 (carried)
• Committed to recognizing Sept 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with staff to work with Indigenous Friendship Centre (carried as amended)
• Directed administration to explore COVID-19 vaccination/testing policy for staff and report by Sept 30, 2021 (8-1, Maroosis nay)

Committee Meeting

This is a Committee Meeting of Council for North Bay, ON, held electronically via Zoom. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee will address one item, IO 2021-03, the Waste Diversion Strategy. The General Government and Community Services Committees have no items to address. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• IO 2021-03: Waste Diversion Strategy discussion

The committee reviewed a report on the Waste Diversion Strategy and directed that it be brought forward to the Regular Meeting of Council on September 7, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the General Government and Community Services committees had no items addressed.

• Directed Waste Diversion Strategy report (IO 2021-03) to Council for September 7, 2021 meeting

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider a range of items including a public presentation on the Capitol Centre's pandemic update, several correspondence items, and by-laws for rezoning and a pre-servicing agreement. The agenda includes decisions on contracts for a backhoe, electrical upgrades, a recreational court, and sidewalk construction, as well as financial projections and a subdivision approval.

• By-Law 2021-75 - Rezoning Burke (Highway 11N)
• By-Law 2021-77 - Pre-Servicing Agreement with Laurentian Heights Limited (Kenreta Dr., 19 lots)
• RFP 2021-59 - Large Backhoe
• RFQ 2021-73 - Electrical System Upgrades at City Hall
• RFT 2021-69 - 2021 ICIP Sidewalk Program Construction

Council approved several construction contracts, including a $2.56M sidewalk and stormwater project, a $399K multi-use recreational court, and a $231K backhoe purchase. They also approved zoning changes, subdivision agreements, and a reimbursement agreement with Georgian Bay Cruise Company. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Approved $2,556,494.51 sidewalk/stormwater contract to Canor Construction (carried)
• Approved $399,474.00 multi-use recreational court contract to Kenalex (carried)
• Approved $231,838.40 backhoe contract to Brandt Tractor (carried)
• Approved $162,930.50 electrical upgrade contract to Electrobauer (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 5441 Highway 11 North to Rural Special No. 23 (carried)
• Approved pre-servicing agreement with Laurentian Heights Limited (carried)
• Approved final approval for Mantha Subdivision, 670 Larocque Road (carried)
• Approved reimbursement agreement with Georgian Bay Cruise Company (carried)

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council will address two zoning by-law amendment items: one for Golden Estates Limited on Tower Drive and Winston Drive, and another for Michael Burke on Highway 11N. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address. The meeting is being held electronically via Zoom.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision by Antech Design & Engineering on behalf of Golden Estates Limited – Tower Drive and Winston Drive
• Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment by Alan Burke on behalf of Michael Burke – Highway 11N

The Special Committee held a public meeting for a proposed zoning by-law amendment by Alan Burke on behalf of Michael Burke for an unaddressed property on Highway 11N. No public presentations were made in support or objection. The committee directed that a report be brought forward to Council on August 10, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed committee report on rezoning application CS-2021-13 to Council for August 10, 2021

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting of North Bay Council is primarily focused on reconsidering a previous motion regarding the Cassellholme redevelopment project, with a related motion also on the agenda. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as declarations of interest, public presentations, and a confirmatory by-law, as well as an in-camera discussion of a confidential personnel matter.

• Reconsideration of Cassellholme Redevelopment Motion (items 4.1 and 8.1)
• Motion to rescind Cassellholme motion (attachment)
• By-Law No. 2021-72 to confirm proceedings of the July 15, 2021 special meeting
• In-camera report from Karen McIsaac on personal matters about an identifiable individual

Council voted 4-7 against reconsidering the Cassellholme Redevelopment Motion passed on January 26, 2021, so the original decision stands. The item was then not discussed. Council also appointed Mayor McDonald to the Cassellholme – East Nipissing Home for the Aged Board until November 14, 2022, and confirmed the meeting's proceedings.

• Lost motion to reconsider Cassellholme Redevelopment Motion (Res. #2021-302) — 4 yeas, 7 nays.
• Appointed Mayor McDonald to the Cassellholme – East Nipissing Home for the Aged Board (Res. #2021-305).
• Passed By-Law No. 2021-72 to confirm proceedings of the Special Meeting (Res. #2021-307).
• Suspended rules to start meeting early (Res. #2021-301).
• Adjourned in-camera and reconvened (Res. #2021-303, #2021-304).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m. (Res. #2021-308).

Special Committee Meeting

This is a special committee meeting of North Bay City Council, held electronically, to address a single item: the Cassellholme Redevelopment. The General Government Committee will discuss a draft recommendation and Resolution 2021-235 related to the redevelopment. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items on the agenda.

• Draft recommendation on Cassellholme Redevelopment
• Resolution 2021-235 on Cassellholme Redevelopment

The Special Committee Meeting of Council was held electronically via Zoom on July 15, 2021. The only item addressed was GG-2021-06 regarding Cassellholme Redevelopment, which was directed to remain on the committee. No items were addressed by the Community Services or Infrastructure and Operations Committees. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

• Kept item GG-2021-06 (Cassellholme Redevelopment) on the committee without a final decision
• Addressed no items from the Community Services Committee
• Addressed no items from the Infrastructure and Operations Committee

Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will consider a report from Shannon Saucier regarding the 2020 Consolidated Financial Statement, with a draft recommendation and supporting documents attached. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations Committees have no items to address, so the meeting is largely focused on this single financial item.

• Report GG 2021-07 re: 2020 Consolidated Financial Statement
• Draft recommendation on the consolidated financial statement
• RTC CORP 2021-65 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
• Appendix A to the 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements

The General Government Committee addressed a report from Shannon Saucier on the 2020 Consolidated Financial Statement and directed that it be brought forward to the Regular Meeting of Council on July 13, 2021. No items were addressed by the Community Services or Infrastructure and Operations committees. The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

• Directed the 2020 Consolidated Financial Statement report be brought forward to the Regular Meeting of Council on July 13, 2021.

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several contracts and by-laws, including a contribution agreement with the Department of National Defence for PFAS remediation at the airport lands, a road condition assessment RFP, wastewater treatment plant structural repairs, and a waste diversion strategy. Council will also vote on by-laws for deeming, voting method, and speed limits.

• Contribution agreement with DND for PFAS at North Bay Airport Lands (By-law 2021-71)
• RFP 2021-54 Road Condition Assessment Report
• RFT 2021-57 Wastewater Treatment Plant Structural Repairs
• Waste Diversion Strategy
• By-law 2021-70 amending speed limits (Schedule 5)

Council awarded a $1,066,778.28 contract to Dominion Construction for wastewater treatment plant structural repairs, with pre-commitment to the 2022 capital budget. It also approved a $94,856.27 road condition assessment contract with GM BluePlan Engineering, and passed four by-laws including one for alternative voting methods. A contribution agreement with the Department of National Defence for airport environmental remediation was approved.

• Approved contract to Dominion Construction for $1,066,778.28 for wastewater plant repairs, with 2022 capital pre-commitment.
• Approved contract to GM BluePlan Engineering for $94,856.27 for road condition assessment.
• Approved execution of Contribution Agreement with Department of National Defence for airport environmental remediation funding.
• Passed By-Law 2021-68 deeming certain lots as not separate on a registered plan.
• Passed By-Law 2021-69 authorizing optical scan tabulators and alternative voting methods for elections.
• Passed By-Law 2021-70 amending speed limits in Traffic By-Law 2014-38.
• Passed By-Law 2021-71 authorizing Contribution Agreement with DND for PFAS remediation at airport lands.
• Adopted 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements with $880,950 transfer from Tax Stabilization Reserve.

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will consider a draft recommendation on the Municipal Heritage Committee's 2020 annual report. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address. The meeting is largely procedural, with only one substantive item on the agenda.

• Draft recommendation on Municipal Heritage Committee (MHC) Annual Report (CS-2021-05)
• 2020 Municipal Heritage Committee Annual Report (RTC 2021-04)

The committee reviewed the 2020 Municipal Heritage Committee Annual Report and directed that it be brought forward to the Regular Meeting of Council on July 13, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees had no items addressed.

• Forwarded 2020 Municipal Heritage Committee Annual Report to Council (unanimous)

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a new motorized snow vehicle regulation, multiple zoning and site plan control changes, and a motion on Cassellholme redevelopment. The agenda also includes public presentations, committee reports, and correspondence items such as the 2020 consolidated financial statements and proposed amendments for properties on Brookes Street and Ross Drive.

• By-Law 2021-53 to regulate motorized snow vehicles
• Zoning by-laws for 4319 Hwy 11N, 155 Fourth Ave E, and 879 Cassells St
• Motion on Cassellholme redevelopment
• 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
• Proposed zoning amendment for 1040 Brookes Street (Nipissing District Housing Corp)

Council endorsed a motion requesting the Province pay its share of the $121.9 million Cassellholme redevelopment upfront, or provide a guarantee and cover interest costs. It also supported the Nipissing District Homelessness and Housing Partnership's endorsement of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness Recovery for All campaign. Several zoning by-laws were passed, including for 879 Cassells Street, 4319 Highway 11 North, and 155 Fourth Avenue East, and contracts were awarded for King's Landing repairs and Ellendale generator design.

• Endorsed motion asking Province to pay its share of Cassellholme redevelopment costs upfront or guarantee them and cover interest.
• Supported NDHHP's endorsement of the Recovery for All campaign to end homelessness, with a letter to federal party leaders.
• Approved rezoning of 879 Cassells Street to General Commercial Outer Core Special (C2 Sp.) and placed it under Site Plan Control.
• Approved rezoning of 4319 Highway 11 North to Rural Commercial Special No. 21 (RC Sp.21) and placed it under Site Plan Control.
• Approved rezoning of 155 Fourth Avenue East to Residential Sixth Density Special (R6 Sp.) and placed it under Site Plan Control.
• Awarded contract to 1686250 Ontario Inc. for $94,970 (plus HST) for King's Landing repairs.
• Awarded contract to Piotrowski Consultants Ltd. for $141,000 (plus HST) for Ellendale Generator Upgrades design services.
• Passed By-Law 2021-53 regulating motorized snow vehicles, and By-Law 2021-65 amending the Procedural By-Law.

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council will address three proposed zoning by-law amendments, all under the Community Services Committee. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items on the agenda. The meeting is being held electronically via Zoom.

• Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment for 879 Cassells Street, submitted by Rebecca MacDonald on behalf of Carol Laforge-Toupin
• Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment for 4319 Highway 11N, submitted by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of 1558641 Ontario Inc. and 2797720 Ontario Inc.
• Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment for 155 Fourth Avenue East, submitted by Goodridge Goulet Planning & Surveying Ltd. on behalf of Deborah and Glenn Turcotte

The Special Committee Meeting of Council held public meetings for three proposed zoning by-law amendments, with no decisions made. The committee directed that reports on all three applications be brought forward to Council on June 29, 2021. No presentations were made for the first application, while presentations were made for the second and third.

• Directed that a report on the rezoning application for 879 Cassells Street be brought forward to Council on June 29, 2021.
• Directed that a report on the rezoning application for 4319 Hwy 11N be brought forward to Council on June 29, 2021.
• Directed that a report on the rezoning application for 155 Fourth Avenue East be brought forward to Council on June 29, 2021.

Council Meeting

This regular meeting includes public presentations on a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Ski Club Road, followed by consideration of the related by-law. Council will also review several procurement requests, including a loader, a fabric structure, pickup trucks, and roofing work, plus a laneway closure and a by-law update for motorized snow vehicles.

• Zoning By-law 2021-36 for lands on Ski Club Road (New Era Homes and Millford Development)
• RFP 2021-18 for a loader for the landfill
• RFQ 2021-47 for an engineered fabric covered structure at Merrick Landfill
• RFQ 2021-45 for three 3/4 ton pickup trucks
• Proposed laneway closure at 327 Dudley Avenue

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 13 lots on Ski Club Road, rezoning portions from Residential First Density and Residential Holding to Residential Third Density. It also passed the final subdivision agreement for the Legault Street industrial subdivision, awarded contracts for a loader, storage structure, trucks, and roofing, and extended electronic meeting participation until December 31, 2021.

• Approved zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Ski Club Road (13 lots) by New Era Homes and Millford Development.
• Granted final approval to Phase I of Legault Street industrial subdivision and authorized signing the subdivision agreement.
• Awarded loader contract to Brandt Tractor Ltd. for $328,860.72 plus HST.
• Awarded fabric structure contract to Equipements TNO (2005) Inc. for $100,900.00 plus HST.
• Awarded three pick-up trucks contract to Finch Chevrolet for $167,373.00 plus HST.
• Awarded roofing replacement contract to Blanchfield Roofing for $182,820.00 plus HST.
• Approved laneway closure at 327 Dudley Avenue, subject to easements.
• Approved motorized snow vehicle by-law and set fines, with Mayor McDonald declaring a conflict.

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council will address two items: a draft recommendation on the method of voting for the 2022 municipal and school board elections, and a draft Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee has no items to address.

• Method of voting for 2022 municipal and school board elections (GG-2021-05)
• Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan (CS-2021-10)

The Special Committee Meeting of Council on June 15, 2021, directed that two committee reports be brought forward to Council for consideration. The first report, GG-2021-05, concerns the method of vote for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections. The second, CS-2021-10, addresses the Community Safety and Well Being Plan. No items were addressed by the Infrastructure and Operations Committee.

• Directed that report GG-2021-05 on the method of vote for 2022 elections be brought forward to Council.
• Directed that report CS-2021-10 on the Community Safety and Well Being Plan be brought forward to Council.
• Councillor T. Vrebosch declared a conflict on CS-2021-10.
• No items were addressed by the Infrastructure and Operations Committee.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of North Bay City Council held electronically via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural, including declarations of interest, public presentations, committee reports, and a confirmatory by-law. One item is a confidential report from David Euler dated June 9, 2021, regarding solicitor-client privilege and financial information supplied in confidence to the municipality.

• Confidential report from David Euler re solicitor-client privilege and financial information
• By-Law 2021-56 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Council authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to request more time from Cassellholme's Board of Management to explore alternate financing arrangements before the Board finalizes its package to the Ministry of Long-Term Care, which includes a levy as the financing method. Council also requested that the CAO, CFO, and City Solicitor attend a Special Committee Meeting to outline the City's support and impact regarding the Cassellholme Redevelopment. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was held electronically via Zoom and included a closed session for solicitor-client privilege.

• Authorized CAO to request more time from Cassellholme Board to explore alternate financing (unanimous)
• Requested CAO, CFO, and City Solicitor attend Special Committee Meeting on Cassellholme Redevelopment (unanimous)
• Adjourned in-camera for solicitor-client privilege at 12:06 p.m.
• Reconvened open session at 1:34 p.m.
• Passed By-Law 2021-56 confirming proceedings of the Special Meeting

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including setting 2021 tax rates and ratios, establishing an accessible parking system, and levying special charges for Business Improvement Areas. The agenda also includes reports on parking enforcement, capital projects, and year-end financial statements, as well as a motion regarding rent arrears.

• By-Law 2021-51 to set 2021 tax rates and levy taxes
• By-Law 2021-50 to set 2021 tax ratios for property classes
• By-Law 2021-49 to establish accessible parking regulations
• RFP 2021-12 for parking enforcement and security services
• RFT 2021-17 for Wallace Road sewage pumping station

Council approved the 2021 Tax Policy, including tax ratios for various property classes, and awarded several contracts, including a $3.27 million asphalt resurfacing contract to Pioneer Construction Inc. and a $2.66 million sewage pumping station contract to Canor Construction Inc. Council also passed by-laws for accessible parking and 2021 tax rates, and referred several reports to committees. A motion to refer the landfill compactor contract to committee was lost.

• Adopted 2021 Tax Policy with new tax ratios (Res. 2021-205)
• Awarded $3,272,084.96 asphalt resurfacing contract to Pioneer Construction Inc. (Res. 2021-217)
• Awarded $2,663,525.85 Wallace Road sewage pumping station contract to Canor Construction Inc. (Res. 2021-213)
• Awarded $959,500 landfill compactor contract to Toromont CAT (Res. 2021-210a)
• Awarded $274,999 used dozer contract to Liebherr-Canada Ltd. (Res. 2021-209)
• Awarded parking enforcement contract to Neptune Security Services Inc. for 5 years (Res. 2021-208)
• Passed By-Law 2021-49 for accessible parking (Res. 2021-225)
• Passed By-Laws 2021-50 and 2021-51 for 2021 tax ratios and rates (Res. 2021-227)

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will address a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision application for 719 Ski Club Road by Millford Development. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address. The meeting is being held electronically via Zoom.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision application - 719 Ski Club Road
• Draft Recommendation - Millford Development 719 Ski Club (CS-2020-11)
• CSBU 2021-26 Supplemental Report - Millford Development - 719 Ski Club Road
• RTC CSBU 2021-13 Millford Development Limited - 719 Ski Club Road

The Committee directed that a report on the zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision application by Antech Design & Engineering on behalf of New Era Homes Limited and Millford Development Limited for 719 Ski Club Road be brought forward to Council. No other substantive decisions were made; the Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees had no items addressed.

• Directed that Committee Report CS-2021-11 be brought forward to Council

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several items, including a by-law to authorize a pre-servicing agreement for the Highland Woods Subdivision Phase II, a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Highway 11N, and two motions regarding insurance and COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, committee reports, and correspondence.

• By-Law No. 2021-45 to authorize a Subdivision Pre-Servicing Agreement with Highland Woods Developments Inc. and Jograh Investments Ltd. for Phase II, Bain Drive
• Zoning By-Law Amendment by Robert Alan Burke on behalf of Michael George Burke - Highway 11N (unaddressed)
• Pre-Servicing Agreement - Highland Woods Developments Inc. and Jograh Investments Ltd. - 771 Golf Club Road
• Motion on Joint and Several Liability Insurance
• Motion on COVID-19 Federal Vaccine Roll-Out

Council approved the sale of the Kenroc Property on Memorial Drive to New Vision Property Inc. for $25,000, with net proceeds going to the Property Development Reserve Fund. Council also entered into a pre-servicing agreement with Highland Woods Developments Inc. and Jograh Investments Ltd. for the Highland Woods Subdivision Phase II on Bain Drive. Two motions were passed: one urging the Province of Ontario to address joint and several liability insurance, and another asking the federal government to increase vaccine supply to reach top 5% per capita by August 1, 2021. A zoning by-law amendment application for Highway 11N was referred to the Community Services Committee for a public meeting.

• Approved sale of Kenroc Property, Memorial Drive, to New Vision Property Inc. for $25,000 (Res. #2021-198)
• Passed By-Law 2021-47 authorizing the sale of lands to New Vision Park Property Inc. (Res. #2021-199, 2021-200)
• Entered into Pre-Servicing Agreement with Highland Woods Developments Inc. and Jograh Investments Ltd. for Highland Woods Subdivision Phase II, Bain Drive (Res. #2021-191)
• Passed By-Law 2021-45 authorizing the Subdivision Pre-Servicing Agreement (Res. #2021-192, 2021-193)
• Referred Zoning By-Law Amendment application by Robert Alan Burke for Highway 11N to Community Services Committee for public meeting (Res. #2021-190)
• Adopted motion calling on Province of Ontario to address joint and several liability insurance (Res. #2021-194)
• Adopted motion asking Government of Canada to increase vaccine supply to top 5% per capita by August 1, 2021 (Res. #2021-195)
• Received resignation of Jennifer Buell from Municipal Heritage Committee (Res. #2021-189)

Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will discuss a draft recommendation on the 2021 tax policy, based on a report from Marc Gauthier dated April 9, 2021. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations Committees have no items to address. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Draft recommendation on 2021 tax policy (GG-2021-03)
• Report RTC CORP 2021-41 on 2021 Assessment and Tax Policy Review
• Appendices A-E including CVA change and dollar impacts

The General Government Committee reviewed a report on 2021 tax policy and directed that it be brought forward to the Regular Meeting of Council on May 18, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees had no items to address. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Directed 2021 Tax Policy report to be brought forward to Regular Council meeting on May 18, 2021

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of the North Bay Council held via Zoom. The agenda includes a confidential report from David Euler and the consideration of By-Law 2021-46.

• Confidential report from David Euler dated April 22, 2021
• By-Law No. 2021-46 to confirm proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council

The special council meeting on April 26, 2021, was largely procedural. Council adjourned to a closed in-camera session citing solicitor-client privilege and confidential financial information, then reconvened. The only formal action was passing a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Adjourned to in-camera session (Res. #2021-182)
• Reconvened from in-camera session (Res. #2021-183)
• Passed By-Law 2021-46 confirming proceedings (Res. #2021-184, #2021-185)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 p.m. (Res. #2021-186)

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including zoning by-law amendments, a tax policy review, several contracts and agreements, and by-laws. The agenda includes public presentations, committee reports, and correspondence items, with decisions expected on these matters.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 155 Fourth Avenue East (Turcotte)
• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Tower Drive and Winston Drive (Golden Estates Limited)
• 2021 Tax Policy Review
• RFP 2021-14 for Olmstead Beach Playground
• RFP 2021-15 for Transit Bus Station Upgrades design services

Council approved several contracts and agreements, including a playground equipment contract for Olmstead Beach and design services for transit bus station upgrades. It also approved the 2021 tax policy recommendations, a housing agreement assignment, and final approval for the Trillium Woods subdivision Phase 3. Several members declared conflicts of interest on specific items and did not vote on them.

• Approved $113,684.89 (plus HST) contract to Park N Play Design Company Ltd. for Olmstead Beach playground equipment (carried)
• Approved $145,510.00 (plus HST) contract to Planmac Engineering Inc. for transit bus station upgrade design services (carried)
• Adopted 2021 Tax Policy recommendations as amended, then referred report to General Government Committee (carried)
• Approved assignment of Municipal Housing Facilities Agreement for 2469 Trout Lake Road to Benjamin Sabourin (In Trust) (carried)
• Approved renewal of insurance program with Frank Cowan Company Limited at $1,167,769.00 (plus HST) for May 1, 2021 to May 1, 2022 (carried)
• Approved road closure application for unopened portion of Haviland Avenue by 2453454 Ontario Limited (carried)
• Granted final approval to Phase 3, Trillium Woods Subdivision (30 lots on Trillium Drive) and authorized signing of subdivision agreement (carried)
• Appointed Thomas Krajci to North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation Board effective May 1, 2021 to November 14, 2022 (carried)

Special Committee Meeting

This is a special committee meeting of North Bay City Council, held electronically via Zoom. The Community Services Committee will address a growth initiatives update, including a draft recommendation and a report from Ian Kilgour dated March 23, 2021. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address. The meeting is largely procedural, with only one substantive item on the agenda.

• Community Services Committee to address growth initiatives update (CS-2021-09)
• Draft recommendation on growth update (CS-2021-09)
• Report from Ian Kilgour dated March 23, 2021 re: Growth Initiatives Update
• Infrastructure and Operations Committee: no items
• General Government Committee: no items

The Special Committee of Council received a report on growth initiatives and directed that it be brought forward to the full Council meeting on May 4, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees had no items addressed.

• Directed growth initiatives report to Council for May 4, 2021

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several land-use and financial items, including rezoning on Station Road, final approval of the Sherwood Forest subdivision Phase 3, and an optional small business property tax subclass. The agenda also includes reports on the COVID economic impact, a Trout Lake watershed study, and updates to the Growth Community Improvement Plan. Several by-laws will be considered for adoption.

• By-Law 2021-34 to rezone lands on Station Road (9200-8069 Quebec Inc.)
• By-Law 2021-38 to authorize a Subdivision Agreement for Sherwood Forest Phase 3 (Pearce Street and Sugarbush Street, 12 lots)
• Optional Small Business Property Tax Subclass report
• RFP 2021-20 for Trout Lake Watershed Study and Management Plan
• Amendment to By-Law 2019-107 to allow Tax Increment Funding Agreements under prior CIPs

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for lands on Station Road, changing the zone from Arterial Commercial (C6) to General Industrial (M2) and placing the property under Site Plan Control. They also granted draft approval for a plan of subdivision at 771 Golf Club Road and final approval for Phase 3 of the Sherwood Forest Subdivision. Contracts were awarded for methane system maintenance at the wastewater treatment plant and Merrick Landfill, and for a Trout Lake watershed study. Council also passed a motion supporting the Ontario Real Estate Association's recommendations and a motion requesting prioritized COVID-19 vaccine allocation for northern health units.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Station Road property (C6 to M2) and Site Plan Control (carried)
• Granted draft approval for subdivision at 771 Golf Club Road (carried)
• Awarded contract to Bernard Rochefort Limited for methane maintenance at wastewater plant (carried)
• Awarded contract to Comcor Environmental Limited for methane repair at Merrick Landfill (carried)
• Awarded $112,809.38 contract to J.L. Richards for Trout Lake watershed study (10-0)
• Granted final approval for Sherwood Forest Subdivision Phase 3 (12 lots) (carried)
• Passed by-laws for Growth CIP amendment, LIPI agreement, and Sherwood Forest subdivision agreement (carried)
• Passed motion supporting OREA recommendations and motion on vaccine allocation (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a largely procedural agenda, including declarations of interest, public presentations, committee reports, and by-laws. The only substantive item listed is a confidential report from David Euler dated March 30, 2021, considered in-camera. The meeting also includes a confirmatory by-law (2021-36) to approve the proceedings.

• Confidential report from David Euler dated March 30, 2021 (in-camera)
• By-Law 2021-36 (Sp. Confirmatory - April 2) to confirm proceedings

The special council meeting on April 2, 2021, was largely procedural. Council adjourned in-camera for solicitor-client privilege and confidential financial information, reconvened, and passed a confirmatory by-law (2021-64) to validate the meeting's proceedings. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Adjourned in-camera for solicitor-client privilege and confidential financial info (Res. 2021-127)
• Reconvened from closed session at 11:21 a.m. (Res. 2021-128)
• Read By-Law 2021-64 (confirming proceedings) first and second time (Res. 2021-129)
• Passed By-Law 2021-64 (confirming proceedings) third time (Res. 2021-130)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:21 a.m. (Res. 2021-131)

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting will address two proposed zoning by-law amendments and draft plans of subdivision: one for 719 Ski Club Road by Millford Development Limited and New Era Homes Limited, and another for 771 Golf Club Road by Highland Woods Developments Inc. and Jograh Investments Ltd. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address.

• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 719 Ski Club Road (CS-2020-11)
• Draft plan of subdivision at 771 Golf Club Road (CS-2021-01)
• No items for Infrastructure and Operations Committee
• No items for General Government Committee

The Special Committee of Council held public meetings for two proposed developments: a draft plan of subdivision at 771 Golf Club Road and a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 719 Ski Club Road. No decisions were made; the Golf Club Road item was directed to Council for April 6, 2021, while the Ski Club Road item remains on the committee. Public presentations raised environmental and transparency concerns.

• Directed report on 771 Golf Club Road subdivision to Council for April 6, 2021
• Kept 719 Ski Club Road zoning and subdivision application on committee

Special Committee Meeting

This is a special committee meeting of North Bay City Council held electronically. The Community Services Committee will address one item: a proposed zoning by-law amendment by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of 9200-8069 Quebec Inc. for an unaddressed property on Station Road. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment (CS-2021-03) for Station Road property by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of 9200-8069 Quebec Inc.
• Draft recommendation and report (RTC CSBU 2021-14) attached for the Station Road zoning item

Council held a public meeting on a proposed zoning by-law amendment for a transport terminal on Station Road, requested by 9200-8069 Quebec Inc. (operating as Martin Roy Transport). The amendment would change zoning from C6 to allow industrial uses, making the property eligible for funding programs. After hearing presentations from Ontario Northland and the applicant, the committee directed that a report be brought to Council on April 6, 2021. No final decision was made at this meeting.

• Directed committee report on Station Road rezoning to Council (unanimous)
• Mayor McDonald declared conflict and left meeting

Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will address a motion regarding COVID-19 economic impacts (GG-2021-02), with draft recommendation and motion documents attached. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items to address. The meeting is largely procedural, with only this single substantive item on the agenda.

• Motion GG-2021-02 re COVID-19 economic impact
• Draft recommendation and motion documents attached

The General Government Committee directed that a report on the economic impact of COVID-19 be brought forward to Council on April 6, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees had no items addressed.

• Directed COVID-19 economic impact report to Council for April 6, 2021

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider a range of items including zoning by-law amendments, road renaming, procurement contracts, and transit funding agreements. The agenda includes several by-laws for consideration, reports from committees, and correspondence items. Notable items include a zoning change for 1410 Cassells Street, renaming Airport Way to Bob Wood Drive, and agreements for transit funding.

• By-Law 2021-19 to rename Airport Way to Bob Wood Drive
• By-Law 2021-25 to rezone lands at 1410 Cassells Street (Robert Collins)
• By-Law 2021-26 for a Site Plan Control area at 1410 Cassells Street
• RFP 2021-18 for a loader; RFQs for Cooks Mills Road surface treatment, asphalt pulverizer, and three half-ton pickup trucks
• Agreements for Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 and Public Transit Infrastructure Fund Phase 1 amendments

Council voted 8-3 to take over operations of the Merrick Landfill site beginning January 1, 2022, and directed staff to prepare for the transition. Council also approved a zoning by-law amendment for 1410 Cassells Street, rezoned to Residential Second Density Special, and placed the property under Site Plan Control. Several contracts were awarded, including a loader for $344,680.72, an asphalt pulverizer for $307,866.92, and three pickup trucks for $132,730.00. By-laws were passed to rename Airport Way to Bob Wood Drive and to authorize agreements for transit funding.

• Approved city takeover of Merrick Landfill operations beginning January 1, 2022 (recorded vote: 8 yeas, 3 nays).
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 1410 Cassells Street, rezoning from Residential Second Density (R2) to Residential Second Density Special (R2 Sp.) and placing under Site Plan Control.
• Awarded contract to Brandt Tractor Ltd. for a loader with accessories for $344,680.72 plus HST.
• Awarded contract to Duncor Enterprises Inc. for road surface treatment on Cooks Mills Road and other rural roads for 2021.
• Awarded contract to Asphalt Zipper Inc. for a loader mounted asphalt pulverizer for $307,866.92 plus HST.
• Awarded contract to Blue Mountain Chrysler Ltd. for three half-ton pickup trucks for $132,730.00 plus HST.
• Authorized execution of agreements for Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 transit funding and PTIF Phase One amending agreement.
• Passed by-laws to rename Airport Way to Bob Wood Drive and to deem certain lots as not separate on registered plans.

Committee Meeting

The General Government, Community Services, and Infrastructure and Operations Committees meet via Zoom. The only item to be addressed is a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 1410 Cassells Street. All other listed items are carried over from previous meetings and are not on the agenda for action.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment by Robert Collins for 1410 Cassells Street
• Rezoning applications for Golf Club Road, 111 Cartier Street, Ski Club Road, Station Road, and Grand Maple Lane
• Draft plan of subdivision for 771 Golf Club Road
• Report on Downtown Main Street Reconstruction design services RFP
• Report on Merrick Landfill Operations

The Community Services Committee reviewed a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 1410 Collins Street. No public presentations were made, and the committee directed that a report be brought forward to Council on March 23, 2021. No other items were addressed.

• Reviewed proposed zoning by-law amendment CS-2021-02 for 1410 Collins Street
• Directed committee report to be brought to Council on March 23, 2021

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several zoning by-law amendments, a demolition contract, a deeming by-law, and the 2021 Downtown Improvement Area budget. They will also discuss motions on fireworks and COVID-19 impacts on businesses.

• Zoning amendment for 879 Cassells Street
• Zoning amendment for 4319 Hwy 11N
• Demolition of 358 and 366 McIntyre Street East
• 2021 Budget of the Board of Management for the Downtown Improvement Area
• Deeming By-law for 11 Kenreta Drive, 22 Mapleview Place, 26 Mapleview Place

Council voted not to renew the operating agreement with Invest North Bay Development Corporation and directed staff to prepare terms of reference for a proposed Economic Advisory Committee. Council also awarded a $340,607 design contract for the Downtown Main Street Reconstruction to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, and approved several other contracts and motions.

• Not renewing Invest North Bay Development Corporation operating agreement (carried)
• Awarded $340,607 design services contract for Downtown Main Street Reconstruction to R.V. Anderson Associates (carried)
• Referred zoning by-law amendment for 879 Cassells Street to Community Services Committee (carried)
• Referred zoning by-law amendment for 4319 Hwy 11N to Community Services Committee (carried)
• Waived outdoor patio fees for 2021 season and expanded sidewalk patio program (carried)
• Approved 2021 Downtown Improvement Area budget of $190,623 with $136,913 levy (carried)
• Awarded $149,641.75 demolition contract for 358 and 366 McIntyre Street East to Ed Seguin and Sons (carried)
• Awarded 5-year bunker gear contract to A.J. Stone Company Limited (carried)

Special Committee Meeting

This is a Special Committee Meeting of Council held electronically via Zoom. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee will address a draft recommendation on Merrick Landfill Operations (IO-2021-02), based on a report from Karin Pratte dated February 12, 2021. The General Government and Community Services Committees have no items to be addressed at this meeting. The agenda also lists numerous items still on committee, including rezoning applications and development proposals.

• Draft recommendation on Merrick Landfill Operations (IO-2021-02)
• Rezoning application by Consolidated Homes Ltd. - Golf Club Road
• Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision - Ski Club Road (Millford Development Limited and New Era Homes Limited)
• Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision - 771 Golf Club Road (Highland Woods Developments Inc. and Jograh Investments Ltd.)
• Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment - 1410 Cassells Street (Robert Collins)

The special committee meeting addressed only one item: a report on Merrick Landfill operations. The committee directed that the report be brought forward to the regular council meeting on March 23, 2021. No other committee items were addressed, and no final decisions were made.

• Directed Merrick Landfill report (IO-2021-02) to be brought forward on March 23, 2021

Special Committee Meeting

This is a special committee meeting of North Bay Council held electronically via Zoom. The Community Services Committee will address one item: a draft recommendation and report on the Invest North Bay Development Corporation. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address. The agenda also lists items still on committee and outstanding items referred by Council for report.

• CS-2021-04: Draft Recommendation - Invest North Bay Development Corporation
• CS-2001-35: Rezoning application by Consolidated Homes Ltd. - Golf Club Road
• CS-2020-04: Rezoning application by Shortt Acquisitions Inc. - 111 Cartier Street
• CS-2021-01: Draft Plan of Subdivision - 771 Golf Club Road
• IO-2021-01: Design Services for Downtown Main Street Reconstruction

The Special Committee Meeting of Council was held electronically via Zoom on February 23, 2021. The only item addressed was a report from Ian Kilgour dated February 2, 2021, regarding the Invest North Bay Development Corporation, which was directed to be brought forward to Council on March 9, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made, as the Infrastructure and Operations and General Government Committees had no items addressed.

• Forwarded CS-2021-04 Invest North Bay Development Corporation report to Council for March 9, 2021

Council Meeting

The City of North Bay Council is meeting electronically to consider several staff reports and proposed by-laws. Key items include a proposed zoning by-law amendment and plan of subdivision for Ski Ridge Estates on Grand Maple Lane, final approval of the Laurentian Heights subdivision on Kenreta Drive, and a by-law to authorize a subdivision agreement with Laurentian Heights Limited. Council will also review requests for quotes for landscaping services and Fire Station 1 clock tower brick and roof replacement, a request to remove a holding zone at 485 Second Avenue West, and a request for proposals for engineering services for the ICIP sidewalk program. The meeting includes reports on the 2020 annual reports from the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Municipal Heritage Committee, and an update on Merrick Landfill operations.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment and plan of subdivision by Ski Ridge Estates Inc. for Grand Maple Lane, Phase 4
• Final approval of Laurentian Heights Plan of Subdivision, Kenreta Drive, Phase 2 South, and By-Law No. 2021-18 to authorize the subdivision agreement
• Request for Quote 2021-06 for Landscaping Services
• Request for Quote 2020-105 for Fire Station 1 Clock Tower Brick and Roof Replacement
• Request to Remove Holding Zone at 485 Second Avenue West

Council granted final approval to Phase 2 South of the Laurentian Heights Subdivision (Kenreta Drive, 6 lots) and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Subdivision Agreement with Laurentian Heights Limited. Council also approved contracts for landscaping services (Canor Construction Inc.), Fire Station 1 clock tower brick and roof replacement (Heritage Restoration Inc., $218,305), and engineering services for the ICIP Sidewalk Program (J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, up to $929,445). A by-law to remove a holding zone at 485 Second Avenue West was authorized to proceed to a future meeting.

• Approved final subdivision approval for Laurentian Heights Phase 2 South (Kenreta Drive, 6 lots) and authorized signing the Subdivision Agreement.
• Approved awarding a 3-year landscaping services contract to Canor Construction Inc., with a 1-year extension option.
• Approved awarding a $218,305 contract to Heritage Restoration Inc. for Fire Station 1 clock tower brick and roof replacement.
• Approved awarding a contract up to $929,445 to J.L. Richards & Associates Limited for ICIP Sidewalk Program engineering services.
• Authorized a by-law to remove the Holding (H) Zone at 485 Second Avenue West, to be brought forward March 23, 2021.
• Adopted minutes from the February 9, 2021 public meetings.
• Adopted Community Services Committee Report No. 2021-01, authorizing a by-law to disband the Summer in the Park Committee and continue the Community Events Hosting Program.
• Received the 2020 Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee Annual Report for information.

Committee Meeting

The Infrastructure and Operations Committee will address a draft recommendation and report on the Request for Proposal for design services for the Downtown Main Street Reconstruction. Other committees have no new items, but several ongoing items remain on file, including rezoning applications and a smoking by-law motion.

• Draft recommendation on Main Street Reconstruction (IO-2021-01)
• RFP 2020-31 Design Services for Downtown Main Street Reconstruction
• Rezoning applications on Golf Club Road, Cartier Street, Ski Club Road, Station Road, and Cassells Street
• Proposed draft plan of subdivision at 771 Golf Club Road
• Smoking By-Law 2019-45 motion (General Government Committee)

The Infrastructure and Operations Committee reviewed a report on the Request for Proposal for design services for the Downtown Main Street Reconstruction and directed that it be brought forward to Council on March 9, 2021. No other items were addressed by the General Government or Community Services Committees. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions made.

• Directed IO-2021-01 report on Downtown Main Street design RFP to Council (March 9, 2021)

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will address a draft recommendation on Summer in the Park (CS-2018-13) and related reports. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address, but all committees will review items still on their agendas, including several rezoning and subdivision applications. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items carried over from previous sessions.

• Summer in the Park draft recommendation (CS-2018-13)
• Rezoning application by Consolidated Homes Ltd. - Golf Club Road
• Rezoning application by Shortt Acquisitions Inc. - 111 Cartier Street
• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision - Ski Club Road
• Proposed draft plan of subdivision - 771 Golf Club Road

The Community Services Committee directed that a report on the 2018 Summer in the Park program be brought forward to Council on February 23, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees dealt with no items. The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

• Directed 2018 Summer in the Park report be brought to Council on Feb 23, 2021

Council Meeting

Council will consider several committee reports on the 2021 capital and operating budgets, including a $3,995,782 borrowing by-law from TD Bank for capital work. They will also vote on by-laws for gas tax funds, capital budget expenditures, a transit infrastructure transfer payment, and non-union salaries. Other items include public presentations, correspondence on contracts and resignations, and motions on asset management, Bill 197 landfills, and a community centre.

• By-Law 2021-03: authorize $3,995,782 borrowing from TD Bank for capital work
• By-Law 2021-13: authorize 2021 General and Water/Wastewater Capital Budget expenditures
• By-Law 2021-15: ICIP Public Transit Stream transfer payment agreement
• RFP 2020-31: Design services for Downtown Main Street Reconstruction
• Tender 2020-98: CFB Reservoir Replacement

Council adopted the 2021 General Capital Budget ($31.1M), Water and Wastewater Capital Budget ($13.2M), and the 2021 Operating Budget with a tax levy of $96.96M. A motion to recommit the operating budget to reduce the increase to 1% was lost. Council also approved several contracts, including design services for the Downtown Main Street Reconstruction and the CFB Reservoir replacement.

• Adopted 2021 General Capital Budget of $31,106,389 (9-2)
• Adopted 2021 Water and Wastewater Capital Budget of $13,226,243 (9-2)
• Adopted 2021 Operating Budget with $96,961,684 tax levy (8-3)
• Lost motion to recommit operating budget for 1% increase (2-9)
• Approved $340,607 contract to R.V. Anderson for Downtown Main Street design
• Approved $2,059,490 contract to Venasse Building Group for CFB Reservoir replacement
• Approved $149,378.92 contract to Holder Tractors for sidewalk tractor
• Authorized $3,995,782 borrowing by-law from TD Bank

Council Meeting

This agenda for the North Bay Council meeting on 2021-01-26 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the meeting.

Council approved a $428,367 contract to Altec Industries for two work trucks with aerial devices, and authorized a $3,995,782 loan from TD Bank to refinance the North Bay Battalion arena loan. Council also passed by-laws for temporary borrowing, interim taxes, and an Enbridge Gas contribution agreement, and rejected Cassellholme's proposed financing options for redevelopment.

• Approved $428,367 contract to Altec Industries for two work trucks (carried)
• Authorized $3,995,782 TD Bank loan to refinance Battalion arena loan (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-08 for temporary borrowing in 2021 (carried)
• Passed By-Laws 2021-06/07 for interim taxes and adjustments (carried)
• Approved Enbridge Gas contribution agreement (By-Law 2021-05) (carried)
• Rejected Cassellholme financing options, sought alternatives (10-1, King nay)
• Referred subdivision and zoning applications to Community Services Committee (carried)
• Approved salary by-law increases of 1.53%-1.77% for 2020-2024 (carried)

Committee Meeting

This agenda for the North Bay Committee Meeting on 2021-01-26 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or actionable items are listed.

• No substantive agenda items listed

The General Government Committee directed that a report on the Information Services (IS) review be brought forward to City Council on February 9, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees had no items. Councillor Tanya Vrebosch declared a conflict of interest on one recommendation.

• Directed IS review report be brought to Council on Feb 9, 2021

Committee Meeting

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Council Meeting

North Bay Council meets to consider several reports and by-laws, including temporary borrowing for 2021, an agreement with Enbridge Gas, and proposed zoning and subdivision changes. The agenda also includes a public presentation on Ontario Bill 197 regarding landfills, motions on passenger rail and Cassellholme redevelopment, and in-camera items on land disposition and labour relations.

• By-Law 2021-08: temporary borrowing for 2021 fiscal year
• By-Law 2021-05: Municipal Contribution Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc.
• Proposed zoning amendment at 1410 Cassells Street
• Proposed subdivision at 771 Golf Club Road
• Proposed zoning amendment on Station Road (unaddressed)

Special Committee Meeting

This agenda for the North Bay Special Committee Meeting on January 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content for residents.

The special committee reviewed the 2021 General Capital Budget, Water and Wastewater Capital Budget with the 2022-2030 Capital Forecast Plan, and the 2021 General Operating Budget. No decisions were made; the committee directed that reports be brought forward to Council on February 9, 2021. Conflicts of interest were declared by the mayor and two councillors.

• Directed 2021 General Capital Budget report to Council on Feb 9, 2021
• Directed 2021 Water and Wastewater Capital Budget report to Council on Feb 9, 2021
• Directed 2021 General Operating Budget report to Special Council Meeting on Feb 9, 2021

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting for North Bay, ON, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document provides no details on specific topics, motions, or public hearings.

Council met in special session, adjourned in-camera for labour relations, reconvened, and passed By-Law 2021-09 confirming the meeting's proceedings. No substantive public decisions were made beyond procedural actions.

• Adjourned in-camera for labour relations (carried)
• Reconvened from in-camera session (carried)
• Read By-Law 2021-09 first and second time (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-09 third time (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:44 p.m. (carried)