North Bay public meetings in 2022

Special Committee Meeting

This is a special committee meeting of North Bay City Council. The Community Services Committee will discuss a report from John Severino dated December 7, 2022, regarding the Community and Recreation Centre update. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address.

• Community and Recreation Centre update report (CS 2022-17)
• Discussion of draft recommendation for Community Centre
• Multiple prior update reports and council resolutions attached for reference

The meeting addressed one item regarding the Community and Recreation Centre. No other items were addressed by the Infrastructure and Operations or General Government Committees.

• Directed that the Community and Recreation Centre Update report (CS 2022-17) remain on Committee

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several financial and operational items, including setting the 2023 interim tax rate, reviewing year-end financial projections, and approving a 2023 budget schedule. The agenda also includes a zoning by-law amendment for McGruthers Road, procurement contracts for janitorial services and chemicals, and motions on community centre and operational reviews. Several confidential land-related reports are scheduled for in-camera discussion.

• 2023 Interim Tax Rate By-Law and adjustments to interim taxes
• Zoning By-Law Amendment by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. for 2708432 Ontario Inc. at McGruthers Road
• RFP 2022-79 Janitorial Services
• RFQ 2022-90 Chemicals
• Year-end water/wastewater and general variance projections as at September 30, 2022

City Council directed the Chief Administrative Officer to seek a third-party operational review of the city's organizational structure and effectiveness. Council also approved a land sale to Nordic Minesteel Technologies Inc. and awarded several service contracts.

• Approved third-party independent operational review and hiring freeze on new positions
• Approved sale of city-owned land at 0 Legault Street to Nordic Minesteel Technologies Inc.
• Approved $378,351.00 janitorial services contract to C.A. Sellers Cleaning Services Ltd.
• Approved contract to Drain-All Ltd. for removal of Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste
• Approved award of contracts for chemicals based on Request for Quotation 2022-90
• Authorized by-laws for 2023 interim tax rates and adjustments
• Ordered status report on North Bay Community Centre at Omischl Field and paused procurement
• Referred Zoning By-Law Amendment for McGruthers Road to Community Services Committee

Committee Meeting

The General Government and Infrastructure and Operations Committees have no items on their agendas. The Community Services Committee will discuss a report on proposed user fees for short-term rentals, with a draft recommendation and a report from Beverley Hillier dated May 5, 2022. No decisions are listed; the item is for discussion.

• Short-term rental user fees (CS 2022-10)
• Report from Beverley Hillier dated May 5, 2022

The Community Services Committee directed that a report regarding proposed user fees for short-term rentals be brought forward to Council. No items were addressed by the General Government or Infrastructure and Operations Committees.

• Directed report on short-term rental proposed user fees to be brought forward to Council

Council Meeting

North Bay Council meets to consider a motion to reconsider short-term rental user fees, two rezoning applications, and several reports including a proposed telecommunications tower and a benefits renewal. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, a lane closure by-law, and a confirmatory by-law.

• Motion for reconsideration of short-term rental user fees
• Rezoning application for 12 Judge Avenue
• Rezoning application for 483 Chippewa Street West
• Proposed telecommunication tower at 222 McIntyre Street West
• By-Law 2022-89 to close a laneway near Sixth Avenue

City Council authorized a 7.1% increase for employee benefit renewals and approved the construction of a 12.2 metre telecommunications tower. Council also passed a by-law to close a portion of a laneway and referred two zoning amendment applications to the Community Services Committee.

• Approved employee benefit renewals with a 7.1% increase of $269,148.00
• Authorized funding of $146,069.00 for the 2022 ASO Deficit from the ASO Benefits Reserve
• Authorized a Statement of Concurrence for a 12.2 metre Vianet Telecommunications tower at 222 McIntyre Street West
• Approved three professional fireworks displays for November 25, December 2, and December 31, 2022
• Passed By-Law No. 2022-89 to stop up, close and convey a portion of a laneway bounded by Cassells Street, Sixth Avenue West, Fraser Street and Fifth Avenue West
• Recommitted Short-Term Rentals - User Fees to the Community Services Committee
• Referred zoning by-law amendment applications for 12 Judge Avenue and 483 Chippewa Street West to the Community Services Committee
• Appointed Councillor Horsfield to the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities Board of Directors until November 14, 2026

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 Karen McIsaac dated November 7, 2022, regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, which will be discussed in-camera.

• Confidential report re personal matters about identifiable individuals (municipal/board employees)
• By-Law No. 2022-87 (Confirmatory By-Law) to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Council authorized the City Clerk to present a Striking Committee Report for Council and Citizen appointments to various Agencies, Boards and Committees. The meeting was conducted primarily in-camera to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals.

• Authorized City Clerk to bring forward a Striking Committee Report for Council and Citizen appointments on November 22, 2022 (Carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2022-87 to confirm proceedings of the November 21, 2022 Special Meeting (Carried)

Inaugural Meeting of Council

This is the inaugural meeting of the North Bay City Council, held on November 15, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural items, such as opening the meeting and adopting the agenda, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of North Bay City Council with a largely procedural agenda. The main substantive item is consideration of By-Law 2022-85, a serial debenture, along with a confirmatory by-law (2022-86). Other agenda items are standard procedural matters such as declarations of interest, public presentations, and committee reports.

• By-Law 2022-85 - Serial Debenture
• By-Law No. 2022-86 (Confirmatory By-Law)

Council approved a by-law to borrow $10,594,839 through serial debentures to fund certain capital works. The by-law was given first, second, and third readings and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 12:36 p.m.

• Approved By-Law 2022-85 authorizing $10,594,839 in serial debentures for capital works (carried)
• Approved By-Law 2022-86 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting (carried)

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council is primarily focused on reviewing the 2021 consolidated financial statements, as presented in a report from Shannon Saucier dated June 29, 2022. The General Government Committee will consider a draft recommendation on these statements. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items to address.

• Draft recommendation on 2021 consolidated financial statements (GG 2022-03)
• Report CORP 2022-82 on 2021 consolidated financial statements
• Appendix A: 2021 consolidated financial statements

The special committee meeting addressed only one item: a report on the 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements, which was directed to be brought forward to Council. No other substantive decisions were made; the Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees had no items addressed.

• Directed 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements report to Council

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to decide on several items, including new rules for short-term rentals, a bus purchase through Metrolinx, and multiple road and equipment tenders. They will also review financial reports and consider several by-laws, including one for long-term borrowing. The agenda includes public presentations and a large number of confidential items.

• By-Law 2022-76 and 2022-77 to define and regulate short-term rentals
• CO-OP 2022-73 Nova Conventional Bus Purchase through Metrolinx
• Request for Tender 2022-70 Algonquin-Front-Jane Intersection Widening
• Request for Tender 2022-71 Lee's Road Rehabilitation
• By-Law 2022-83 for long-term financing of capital works through OILC

Council approved numerous contracts and financial items, including a $2.7M road rehabilitation, a $1.67M intersection widening, a $1.62M fire truck, and a $661K transit bus. It also passed by-laws regulating short-term rentals and authorized a land sale to Nordic Minesteel Technologies Inc. Several councillors declared conflicts of interest on related items.

• Approved Lee's Road Rehabilitation contract to Pioneer Construction Inc. for $2,699,529.33 (plus HST)
• Approved Algonquin-Front-Jane Intersection Widening contract to Miller Paving Limited for $1,668,045.00 (plus HST)
• Approved Tandem Fire Aerial Truck contract to Safetek Emergency Vehicles for $1,623,336.00 (plus HST)
• Approved Nova Conventional Bus purchase from Nova Bus Inc. for $661,690.59 (plus HST)
• Passed By-Laws 2022-76 and 2022-77 to regulate short-term rentals
• Approved sale of City-owned land to Nordic Minesteel Technologies Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved extension for Lotus Development draft plan of subdivision to November 16, 2024
• Approved 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council is dedicated to discussing the Trout Lake Study and Management Plan, with a draft recommendation from the Community Services Committee. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address. The meeting is scheduled for July 25, 2022, at Council Chambers.

• Draft recommendation on Trout Lake Study (CS 2022-13)
• Report from Adam Curran dated June 28, 2022 on Trout Lake Study and Management Plan
• Attachments include JLR Trout Lake Plan Draft Directions Report and Existing Conditions report

The Special Committee Meeting of Council on July 25, 2022, addressed one item: a report on the Trout Lake Study and Management Plan. The committee directed that the report be brought forward to Council for further consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed Trout Lake Study and Management Plan report be brought forward to Council

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is holding a public meeting to discuss proposed user fees for short-term rentals, as outlined in report CS 2022-10. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address. The meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2022, at City Hall.

• Public meeting on short-term rental user fees (CS 2022-10)
• Report from Beverley Hillier dated May 5, 2022
• Draft recommendation and report attached (CSBU 2022-26)

The committee held a public meeting on proposed amendments to the User Fee By-Law regarding short-term rental fees. Two public presentations were made, one in support and one raising concerns about transparency. The committee directed that a report be brought forward to Council for further consideration.

• Directed that the Committee Report on short-term rental user fees be brought forward to Council

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several items, including final approval of the McLean Lake Subdivision, an amendment to the Sign By-Law, and a funding agreement with LIPI for the 2022 Residential Property Tax Hardship Program. They will also review the 2021 consolidated financial statements and a study and management plan for Trout Lake. The meeting includes several by-laws for consideration and a confidential report on litigation.

• Final approval of McLean Lake Subdivision (2 lots, City File 48T-90102) and related by-laws 2022-66, 2022-71
• Amendment to Sign By-Law No. 2006-143 (By-Law 2022-72)
• LIPI Funding Agreement for 2022 Residential Property Tax Hardship Program (By-Law 2022-70)
• Proposed closure of unopened road allowance on Ross Drive
• 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements

Council adopted amendments to the Sign By-Law, authorized the City Clerk to amend the Delegation By-Law, approved a funding agreement with LIPI for the 2022 Residential Property Tax Hardship Program, granted final approval to the McLean Lake Subdivision, approved the closure of an unopened road allowance on Ross Drive, and referred financial statements and the Trout Lake study to committees. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted amendments to Sign By-Law No. 2006-143 (Carried)
• Authorized City Clerk to amend Delegation By-Law No. 2007-228 (Carried)
• Approved LIPI funding agreement for 2022 Residential Property Tax Hardship Program (Carried)
• Granted final approval to McLean Lake Subdivision (2 lots, McLean Lake Road) (Carried)
• Approved closure of unopened road allowance on Ross Drive (Carried)
• Referred 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements to General Government Committee (Carried)
• Referred Trout Lake Study and Management Plan to Community Services Committee (Carried)
• Passed by-laws 2022-66, 2022-70, 2022-71, 2022-72, 2022-73 (Carried)

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will hold a public meeting to consider a proposed amendment to the Sign By-Law 2006-143. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government Committees have no items to address. The meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Public meeting pursuant to the Municipal Act on sign by-law amendment
• Report CS-2022-12 from Beverley Hillier dated May 31, 2022
• Draft recommendation and staff report on sign by-law amendment

The committee held a public meeting on proposed amendments to Sign By-Law 2006-143, with no public presentations made. The committee directed that the report be brought forward to Council for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed Sign By-Law amendment report be brought forward to Council

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several planning applications, including official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, and site plan control areas for properties on Ross Drive, Lakeshore Drive, and Cartier Street. The agenda also includes an asset management plan, short-term rental regulations, an amendment to the Clean Yards By-Law, and a request for quote for rural road surface treatment. Council will vote on a series of by-laws related to these items.

• Official Plan Amendment and rezoning for 215 Ross Drive (David Richardson and John Edwin Richardson Estate)
• Official Plan Amendment and rezoning for 420 Ross Drive (Ferguson Hygiene Ltd.)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 458 Lakeshore Drive (2865755 Ontario Ltd.)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 111 Cartier Street (Terrace Management Inc.)
• Request for Quote 2022-65 for Rural Road Surface Treatment

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to define and regulate short-term rentals, with a licensing by-law to be presented for three readings. It also approved several property rezoning and official plan amendments, including for 215 Ross Drive, 420 Ross Drive, 458 Lakeshore Drive, and 111 Cartier Street. The Asset Management Plan was adopted as a guiding document for capital budget and grant priorities. A road surface treatment contract was awarded to Duncor Enterprises Inc. for $176,947.50.

• Approved short-term rental zoning by-law amendment and licensing by-law (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment and rezoning at 215 Ross Drive (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment and rezoning at 420 Ross Drive (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 458 Lakeshore Drive (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 111 Cartier Street (9-0)
• Adopted Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Awarded $176,947.50 road surface treatment contract to Duncor Enterprises Inc. (carried)
• Passed by-laws for waste management, rezoning, and site plan control (carried)

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council includes a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 111 Cartier Street, requested by Shortt Acquisitions Inc. on behalf of Terrace Management Inc. The Community Services Committee will also discuss a report on short-term rentals. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address.

• Zoning by-law amendment request for 111 Cartier Street (CSBU-2022-028)
• Short-term rental report and draft recommendation (CS 2022-09)
• Public meeting pursuant to the Planning Act

The special committee meeting forwarded two items to full Council: a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 111 Cartier Street (from R1 to RM1) and a report on short-term rentals. No final decisions were made; both will be considered by Council at a later date.

• Forwarded rezoning application for 111 Cartier St to Council
• Forwarded short-term rental report to Council

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of North Bay City Council. The main item is a report (CSCR 2022-14) on the Community and Recreation Centre, which council will discuss. The agenda also includes standard items like declarations of interest, public presentations, and a confirmatory by-law (2022-56). No decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• Discussion of CSCR 2022-14 Community and Recreation Centre report
• Consideration of By-Law No. 2022-56 (Confirmatory June 15 Sp, 2022)
• Public presentations
• Motion for reconsideration

Council adopted Community Services Committee Report No. 2022-14, directing staff to complete the building design for the North Bay Community Centre to achieve Net Zero Carbon standards and approving a $584,000 plus HST contract increase to MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects (MJMA) Ltd. The vote was 9-1, with Councillor Valenti opposed. Staff were also directed to initiate tendering for construction once design modifications are complete.

• Adopted Community Services Committee Report No. 2022-14 (9-1)
• Directed staff to complete Net Zero Carbon design for North Bay Community Centre
• Approved $584,000 plus HST contract increase to MJMA Ltd. for design and certification
• Directed staff to initiate tendering for construction after design completion
• Passed By-Law 2022-56 confirming proceedings of the special meeting

Special Committee Meeting

This is a special committee meeting of North Bay City Council. The Community Services Committee will address one item: an update on the Community and Recreation Centre (IO-2022-008). The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address. The meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Community and Recreation Centre Update - June 2022 (IO-2022-008)
• Draft recommendation and supplementary reports from 2020 and 2022 attached

The Special Committee Meeting of Council on June 15, 2022, addressed one item from the Community Services Committee: an update on the Community and Recreation Centre. The committee directed that a report be brought forward to Council. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 12:53 p.m.

• Directed that a Committee Report on the Community and Recreation Centre update be brought forward to Council

Special Committee Meeting

This Special Committee Meeting of Council includes public meetings under the Planning Act for three property applications: 215 Ross Drive (official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of condominium), 420 Ross Drive (official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of subdivision), and 458 Lakeshore Drive (zoning by-law amendment). The General Government Committee will also discuss the Corporate Asset Management Plan 2022. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee has no items to address.

• Public meeting: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Condominium at 215 Ross Drive (CS 2021-15)
• Public meeting: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision at 420 Ross Drive (CS 2022-06)
• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment at 458 Lakeshore Drive (CS 2022-11)
• General Government Committee: Corporate Asset Management Plan 2022 (GG 2022-02)

The Special Committee of Council held public meetings for three planning applications and directed that committee reports be brought forward to Council for decisions. No final approvals were made at this meeting; all items were forwarded for Council consideration.

• Directed committee report for Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Plan of Condominium at 215 Ross Drive be brought to Council
• Directed committee report for Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Draft Plan of Subdivision at 420 Ross Drive be brought to Council
• Directed committee report for Zoning By-Law Amendment at 458 Lakeshore Drive be brought to Council
• Directed committee report for Corporate Asset Management Plan 2022 be brought to Council

Special Council Meeting

North Bay City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several zoning by-law amendments, a sign by-law amendment, a wastewater treatment plant pump replacement tender, and other administrative items. The agenda includes public meeting minutes, committee reports, and multiple items with declared conflicts of interest by councillors.

• Zoning by-law amendments for 485 First Avenue West/486 Algonquin Avenue and 771 Golf Club Road
• Request for Tender 2022-14 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Pump Replacement
• Amendment to Sign By-Law No. 2006-143
• Removal of holding zone at 1040 Brookes Street
• Pre-Servicing Agreement with New Era Homes Limited and Millford Development Limited for Angela Court at 719 Ski Club Road

Council approved two rezoning applications (485 First Avenue West/486 Algonquin Avenue and 771 Golf Club Road), awarded a $1.105M wastewater pump replacement contract, and authorized a pre-servicing agreement for Angela Court. It also approved a confidential lease amendment with the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario and received an Integrity Commissioner report. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved rezoning at 485 First Avenue West and 486 Algonquin Avenue (RM2 Sp.33) and site plan control (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 771 Golf Club Road to R5 and draft approval of 12-unit condominium (carried)
• Awarded $1,105,000 contract to Venasse Building Group Inc. for wastewater headworks pump replacement (carried)
• Authorized pre-servicing agreement with New Era Homes and Millford Development for Angela Court subdivision (carried)
• Approved 26 tax reduction/cancellation applications per MPAC recommendations (carried)
• Referred sign by-law amendment to Community Services Committee for public meeting June 28, 2022 (carried)
• Approved removal of holding zone at 1040 Brookes Street, by-law to be brought forward June 28 (carried)
• Authorized YMCA lease amendment and passed By-Law 2022-52 (carried)

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council includes public meetings under the Planning Act and Municipal Act. Council will hear proposals for zoning by-law amendments at 485 First Avenue West and 771 Golf Club Road, as well as a proposed short-term rental by-law and associated user fees. No items are listed for the Infrastructure and Operations or General Government committees.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 485 First Avenue West and 486 Algonquin Avenue (CS 2022-05)
• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of condominium for 771 Golf Club Road (CS 2022-07)
• Proposed short-term rental by-law (CS 2022-09)
• Short-term rental user fees (CS 2022-10)

The Special Committee heard public input on three items. It directed that reports on rezoning at 485 First Avenue West/486 Algonquin Avenue and at 771 Golf Club Road (with a draft plan of condominium) be brought forward to Council. The short-term rental zoning amendment was left on the committee for further discussion, and the related user fees matter was deferred until that amendment is resolved.

• Directed rezoning report for 485 First Avenue West/486 Algonquin Avenue to Council
• Directed rezoning and draft plan of condominium report for 771 Golf Club Road to Council
• Left short-term rental zoning amendment on committee (no vote)
• Deferred short-term rental user fees until zoning amendment is dealt with

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of North Bay City Council. Council will hear a public presentation, consider committee reports, and vote on several items including a debenture issue, a development charges by-law amendment, a wastewater treatment plant digester replacement tender, and the Corporate Asset Management Plan 2022. The meeting also includes closed-session items.

• By-Law No. 2022-36: amendment to By-Law 2019-72 to establish development charges
• By-Law No. 2022-47: delegate authority to outgoing Council to issue debentures for capital works
• Request for Tender 2022-09: Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester 4 Replacement
• Corporate Asset Management Plan 2022
• 2022 Armed Forces Day (Snowbirds) correspondence

Council awarded a $4,354,600 contract to Venasse Building Group Inc. to demolish and replace the wastewater treatment plant digester sludge holding tank #4. Council also authorized long-term borrowing up to $23,885,824 for capital works and passed by-laws to delegate authority to the outgoing council. The 2021 Municipal Heritage Committee Annual Report was noted and filed, and Paul Walker was appointed to the Property Standards Committee.

• Approved $4,354,600 contract to Venasse Building Group Inc. for wastewater digester #4 replacement (carried)
• Authorized long-term borrowing up to $23,885,824 for capital works (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-47 to delegate debenture authority to outgoing council (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-36 amending development charges by-law (carried)
• Noted and filed 2021 Municipal Heritage Committee Annual Report (carried)
• Appointed Paul Walker to Property Standards Committee (carried)
• Authorized Mayor to sign letter of support for 2022 Armed Forces Day flyover (carried)
• Referred Corporate Asset Management Plan 2022 to General Government Committee (carried)

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council is meeting to set 2022 tax ratios and rates, and to consider an amendment to the Development Charges By-Law. The agenda also includes several procurement reports, proposed user fees for short-term rentals, a waste management by-law amendment, and a set fine schedule for the Clean Yards By-Law. A confidential report on a potential lease of city-owned land will be discussed in-camera.

• By-Law 2022-43 (tax ratios) and By-Law 2022-44 (tax rates) for 2022
• Amendment to Development Charges By-Law No. 2019-72
• RFP 2022-52 Geotechnical Services; RFT 2022-40 Asphalt Resurfacing Program; RFQ 2022-44 Solar Buffer Tank; RFQ 2022-54 WWTP Electrical Supplies
• Proposed user fees for short-term rentals
• Set fine schedule for Clean Yards By-Law 2022-28

Council adopted a committee report amending the Development Charges By-Law to extend the period of nil residential development charge rates from November 14, 2022 to May 31, 2023, with charges in force commencing November 15, 2022 delayed until June 1, 2023. The by-law will be presented for three readings on June 1, 2022. Council also awarded several contracts, including a $3,356,902.75 asphalt resurfacing contract to Pioneer Construction Inc., and passed the 2022 tax rates and ratios by-laws.

• Adopted amendment to Development Charges By-Law extending nil residential rates to May 31, 2023
• Awarded $3,356,902.75 contract to Pioneer Construction Inc. for 2022 Asphalt Resurfacing Program
• Awarded geotechnical services contract to Englobe Corp. for 3 years with 2 one-year extension options
• Awarded $169,850.00 contract to Gagnon & Associates Inc. for solar buffer tank
• Amended Waste Management By-Law 2010-108 per recommendations
• Referred short-term rental user fees report to General Government Committee for public meeting June 1, 2022
• Approved Part I Set Fine Schedule for Clean Yards By-Law No. 2022-28
• Passed By-Laws 2022-43 and 2022-44 setting 2022 tax ratios and rates

Committee Meeting

This is a Committee Meeting of Council with three committees scheduled. Only the Community Services Committee has an item to address: a draft recommendation and report on the Municipal Heritage Committee's 2021 Annual Report. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government Committees have no items to be addressed.

• Draft recommendation on Municipal Heritage Committee (CS 2022-08)
• Report CSBU 2022-18: Municipal Heritage Committee 2021 Annual Report
• Report from Peter Carello dated March 15, 2022

The committee received the Municipal Heritage Committee 2021 Annual Report and directed that it be brought forward to Council. No other substantive decisions were made; the Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees had no items addressed.

• Forwarded Municipal Heritage Committee 2021 Annual Report to Council

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a proposed short-term rental by-law, the 2021 general year-end financial report, and two noise by-law exemptions for local events. Council will also vote on by-laws for business improvement area charges and advance voting hours, and a motion to rename Marathon Beach to Shabogesic Beach.

• Proposed Short-Term Rental By-Law (Report CSBU 2022-19)
• 2021 General Year-End Financial Report (Report CORP 2022-36)
• Noise by-law exemptions for Capitol Centre (Sept 3-4, 2022) and New Ontario Brewing Company summer concert series
• By-Law 2022-21: levy of special charges for business improvement areas
• Motion to rename Marathon Beach to Shabogesic Beach

Council voted unanimously to rename Marathon Beach as 'Shaabgiizhig Jiigbiik' (Ojibway) and 'Shabogesic Beach' to recognize Nipissing First Nation heritage, with a plaque to be built in consultation with the Nation. Council also approved noise by-law exemptions for the Capitol Centre and New Ontario Brewing Company, awarded a five-year photocopier contract to Sharp Electronics, and passed by-laws for business improvement area special charges and advance voting hours.

• Renamed Marathon Beach to Shabogesic Beach (unanimous)
• Granted noise by-law exemption to Capitol Centre for Sept 3-4, 2022
• Granted noise by-law exemption to New Ontario Brewing Company for summer concert series
• Awarded photocopier lease contract to Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. for 5 years
• Referred short-term rentals report to Community Services Committee for public meeting
• Authorized 2021 reserve transfers and received year-end financial report
• Passed By-Law 2022-21 for business improvement area special charges
• Passed By-Law 2022-42 for advance voting hours

Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee is holding a public meeting to consider a draft recommendation and report on amending the Development Charges By-Law No. 2019-72. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items to address. The meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Public meeting on Development Charges amendment (GG 2022-01)
• Amendment to Development Charges By-Law No. 2019-72 (RTC CORP 2022-042)
• Development Charges Amendment Study appendix

The committee held a public meeting to consider amendments to the Development Charges By-Law, as required by the Municipal Act. No public presentations were made in support or objection. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions made on the amendments.

• Held public meeting on Development Charges By-Law amendments (no presentations)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 p.m.

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider a range of administrative and financial items, including a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 458 Lakeshore Drive, a laneway closure at 25 Joseph Street, and several procurement contracts. The agenda also includes the 2022 tax policy review, year-end financial reports, and a confidential personnel matter. Most items are routine approvals or reports, with no major policy decisions beyond the zoning and tax items.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment for 458 Lakeshore Drive by Antech Design & Engineering Group on behalf of 2865755 Ontario Ltd.
• Laneway closure application for 25 Joseph Street
• 2022 Tax Policy Review (Report CORP 2022-55)
• Request for Quote 2022-27 for chipping and grinding; RFQ 2022-42 for transit bus shelters; RFP 2022-16 for wastewater treatment plant intake chamber design
• 2021 Water and Wastewater Year-End financial report

Council approved the renewal of the city's insurance program with Intact Public Entities Inc. and Kennedy Insurance Brokers Inc. for $1,360,922 plus HST, and awarded several contracts including transit bus shelters, wastewater treatment plant design, and chipping/grinding services. They also adopted the 2022 Tax Policy recommendations and confirmed appointments for Deputy City Clerk and Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee.

• Approved insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc. for $1,360,922 plus HST (carried)
• Awarded contract to Daytech Limited for 12 transit bus shelters at $78,720 plus HST (carried)
• Awarded contract to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited for wastewater treatment plant intake chamber design at $524,527 plus HST (carried)
• Awarded chipping and grinding contract to Northern Bulk Logistics for 3 years with extension options (carried)
• Adopted 2022 Tax Policy recommendations (carried)
• Confirmed appointment of Veronique Hie as Deputy City Clerk effective May 2, 2022 (carried)
• Appointed Michael Burke, Catherine Conrad, Allan Lang, and Paul Walker to Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (carried)
• Declared May as Jewish Heritage Month and NBMCA 50th Anniversary Celebration Month (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes decisions on several staff reports, including an amendment to the Development Charges By-Law, a tender for Ivanhoe Drive reconstruction, and a Main Street rejuvenation project. Council will also consider by-laws on building permits, sidewalk patios, and delegation of powers, plus a motion on catch and release justice.

• Amendment to Development Charges By-Law No. 2019-72
• Request for Tender 2022-23 for Ivanhoe Drive Reconstruction
• Main Street Rejuvenation Project
• By-Law No. 2022-26 Sidewalk Patio Policy
• Motion on Catch and Release Justice

Council awarded a $2,721,137.22 contract to Ed Seguin & Sons Trucking & Paving Ltd. for the reconstruction of Ivanhoe Drive from Sage Rd to Rita Rd. It also approved several zoning and official plan amendments, including a microbrewery and restaurant at 490 Gormanville Road and residential zoning at 392 Airport Road. New property standards, clean yards, and vacant buildings by-laws were adopted, and the Main Street Rejuvenation Project tendering was delayed to December 2022. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Awarded $2,721,137.22 contract to Ed Seguin & Sons for Ivanhoe Drive reconstruction (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for microbrewery and restaurant at 490 Gormanville Road (carried)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for residential use at 392 Airport Road (carried)
• Adopted Property Standards, Clean Yards, and Vacant Buildings by-laws (carried)
• Delayed Main Street Rejuvenation Project tendering to December 2022 (carried)
• Awarded $591,001.00 contract to JD Brule Inc. for hydro excavation and sewer cleaner truck (carried)
• Awarded $149,680.00 contract to Sabi Thorne Holdings Ltd. for horizontal directional drilling (carried)
• Endorsed Sarnia's 'Catch and Release Justice' motion (carried)

Special Committee Meeting

The Special Committee Meeting of Council held four public meetings but made no decisions. The meetings covered amendments to the User Fee By-Law, general amendments to Zoning By-Law 2015-30, a rezoning application for 490 Gormanville Road, and an Official Plan and zoning amendment for 392 Airport Road. No presentations were made on the first two items; the latter two had agent presentations. The meeting adjourned without any votes or approvals.

• No decisions made; public meetings held for four items
• User Fee By-Law amendments presented, no public input
• General Zoning By-Law 2015-30 amendments presented, no public input
• Rezoning application for 490 Gormanville Road (brewery/restaurant relocation) heard
• Official Plan and zoning amendment for 392 Airport Road heard

Committee Meeting

The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address. The Community Services Committee will discuss a report on the Property Standards, Clean Yard and Vacant Building By-Law, with a draft recommendation attached. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is up for discussion.

• CS 2022-01 report re Property Standards, Clean Yard and Vacant Building By-Law
• Draft recommendation for Property Standards By-Law attached

Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with several correspondence items for consideration, including tenders for infrastructure upgrades, a report on the drinking water system, and motions on conference attendance and housing/health staffing support. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, a growth update, and a confirmatory by-law. No public hearings or major zoning changes are listed.

• Request for Tender 2022-10: Ellendale Reservoir Electrical, HVAC Building Envelope Upgrades
• Request for Quote 2022-21: Marina Boardwalk Accessible Surface Installation
• 2021 Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC) Annual Report
• Co-Op 2022-24: Microsoft Licensing
• Co-Op 2022-31: Electric Zamboni Ice Resurfacer

Council awarded a $1,651,800 contract to Venasse Building Group Inc. for the Ellendale Reservoir electrical, HVAC and building envelope upgrades, with all members voting in favor. Other contracts were approved for marina boardwalk accessible surface installation, Microsoft licensing, and an electric Zamboni. Council also waived patio fees for the 2022 season and directed staff to apply to host the FONOM conference in 2023-2025.

• Awarded $1,651,800 contract to Venasse Building Group Inc. for Ellendale Reservoir upgrades (9-0)
• Awarded $138,995 contract to Ed Seguin & Sons for Marina Boardwalk accessible surface
• Awarded Microsoft licensing contract to CDW Canada Corp. for 3 years with 3-year extension option
• Awarded $159,431.25 contract to Zamboni Company Ltd. for electric ice resurfacer
• Waived patio fees for 2022 season and amended Sidewalk Patio Policy to allow outdoor retail
• Directed staff to apply to host FONOM Annual Conference in 2023, 2024, and 2025
• Approved final reading of By-Law 2021-92 for Enbridge Gas franchise agreement
• Adopted minutes of public meeting held February 22, 2022

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay Council is addressing one item: a growth update report (CS 2021-21) from Ian Kilgour dated December 2, 2021. The Community Services Committee will discuss the report and a draft recommendation. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address.

• Growth Update report CS 2021-21 from Ian Kilgour dated December 2, 2021
• Draft Recommendation - Growth Update (CS 2021-21)
• Report to Committee CSBU 2021-62 - Growth Update 2021

The Special Committee Meeting of Council was held electronically via Zoom on February 22, 2022. The Community Services Committee addressed one item: a report from Ian Kilgour dated December 2, 2021, regarding a growth update. The committee directed that this report be brought forward to Council for consideration. No items were addressed by the Infrastructure and Operations Committee or the General Government Committee, and the meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

• Directed the growth update report (CS 2021-21) to be brought forward to Council.
• Addressed no items from the Infrastructure and Operations Committee.
• Addressed no items from the General Government Committee.

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a range of items, including zoning by-law amendments for several properties, requests for quotes for city services, and various by-laws. The agenda includes public presentations, committee reports, and correspondence items, with decisions expected on development-related applications and service contracts.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 485 First Avenue West and 486 Algonquin Avenue
• Official Plan and zoning amendments for 420 Ross Drive (Ferguson Hygiene Ltd.)
• Zoning and condominium applications for 771 Golf Club Road
• Requests for quotes for street sweeping, road salt, towing, concrete, sidewalk construction, and haulage
• By-laws for shore road allowance closure, gas tax agreement, subdivision agreement, and open air burning

Council approved a $4,000,000 bridge financing loan to The Board of Management for the District of Nipissing East, with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute related agreements. Council also awarded multiple contracts for services including street sweeping, bulk road salt, towing, tires, concrete, sidewalk construction, haulage, and audit services. Several zoning and planning applications were referred for public meetings, and a motion to keep residential development charges at nil until May 31, 2023 was carried.

• Approved $4,000,000 bridge financing loan to The Board of Management for the District of Nipissing East, with related agreements and by-laws passed.
• Awarded street sweeping contract to Dava Contracting for 3 years.
• Awarded bulk road salt contract to Compass Minerals Canada Corp. for 2 years with a 1-year extension option.
• Awarded towing services contract to A&S Towing for 3 years.
• Awarded tire supply and services contract to Kal Tire Ltd. for 3 years.
• Awarded concrete ready mix contract to Rainbow Concrete Industries (primary) and Lafarge Canada Inc. (secondary) for 2 years with a 1-year extension option.
• Awarded sidewalk construction contract to Battano Construction Limited for 3 years.
• Awarded haulage services contracts to KDW Trucking, Digsafe Contracting Inc., Tetreault Construction, Canor Construction Inc., and Northscapes Landscaping for 3 years.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of North Bay Council to consider several items, including a request for tender for Trout Lake Road rehabilitation, zoning by-law amendments, a draft condominium plan, and amendments to the fire-setting by-law. Council will also consider by-laws for zoning and site plan control on Dudley Avenue, and a motion on joint and several liability. One councillor has declared a conflict on the Trout Lake Road tender.

• Request for Tender 2021-53, Trout Lake Road Rehabilitation
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 327 Dudley Avenue (2808138 Ontario Inc.)
• Draft Plan of Condominium on Memorial Drive (New Vision Park Property Inc.)
• Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment for 490 Gormanville Road
• Amendments to By-Law No. 2015-115 (Setting of Fires)

Council awarded a $3,745,000 contract (plus HST) to Ed Seguin & Sons Trucking & Paving Ltd. for Trout Lake Road rehabilitation from Mountainview Drive to Lees Road. It also approved a zoning by-law amendment for 327 Dudley Avenue, gave draft approval to a 63-unit condominium plan on Memorial Drive, and awarded a $1,000,395 contract for three tandem snow plow trucks. All motions carried unanimously.

• Awarded $3,745,000 Trout Lake Road rehab contract to Ed Seguin & Sons (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment at 327 Dudley Avenue to RM2 Sp.138 (carried)
• Gave draft approval to 63-unit condominium plan on Memorial Drive (carried)
• Awarded $1,000,395 contract for 3 tandem snow plow trucks to Freightliner North Bay (carried)
• Approved amendments to fire-setting by-law 2015-115 (carried)
• Passed by-laws 2022-10 and 2022-11 for Dudley Avenue rezoning and site plan control (carried)
• Adopted motion supporting AMO recommendations on joint and several liability (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of North Bay City Council held electronically. Council will consider several by-laws related to 2022 interim taxes and temporary borrowing, as well as a proposed zoning and official plan amendment for 392 Airport Road. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, a motion for reconsideration, and a policy on use of corporate resources for municipal elections.

• Proposed zoning by-law and official plan amendment by Antech Design on behalf of Golden Estates Limited for 392 Airport Road
• 2022 Interim Tax Rate By-Law and 2022 Adjustments to Interim Taxes By-Law
• By-Law No. 2022-04 to authorize temporary borrowing for 2022 current expenditures
• By-Law No. 2022-05 to levy interim rates, taxes and charges
• By-Law No. 2022-06 to adjust interim rates for 2022

Council approved the 2022 interim tax rate and adjustment by-laws, along with a temporary borrowing by-law for current expenditures. It also adopted an updated policy on use of corporate resources for municipal elections, and appointed the City Solicitor as Acting Deputy City Clerk. A zoning and official plan amendment application for 392 Airport Road was referred to committee.

• Adopted minutes of Dec 16, 2021 and Jan 11, 2022 public meetings (carried)
• Referred Golden Estates zoning/Official Plan amendment at 392 Airport Road to Community Services Committee (carried)
• Authorized 2022 interim tax rate and adjustment by-laws (carried)
• Approved updated Use of Corporate Resources for Municipal Elections Purposes Policy (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-04 for temporary borrowing (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-05 for interim tax levy (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-06 for interim tax adjustments (carried)
• Appointed City Solicitor as Acting Deputy City Clerk effective Jan 31, 2022 (carried)

Special Committee Meeting

This is a special committee meeting of North Bay City Council held electronically. The Community Services Committee will address two items: a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 327 Dudley Avenue and a proposed draft plan of condominium on Memorial Drive. The General Government and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items to address.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 327 Dudley Avenue (CS 2021-19, CSBU-2022-003)
• Draft plan of condominium on Memorial Drive (CS 2021-20, CSBU-2022-004)

The Special Committee Meeting of Council on January 24, 2022, addressed two planning applications but made no formal decisions. The first was a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 327 Dudley Avenue to allow an 11-unit apartment building, and the second was a draft plan of condominium for a 63-unit, eight-story building. Public presentations were heard, but the items were not voted on or approved.

• Heard rezoning application CS 2021-19 for 327 Dudley Avenue (no decision)
• Heard draft plan of condominium CS 2021-20 for 63-unit building (no decision)

Council Meeting

Council will review and potentially adopt the 2022 operating and capital budgets, including reports from the General Government Committee. It will also consider several contracts, by-laws, and a proposed road allowance closure. The meeting includes a public presentation from Clean Green Beautiful North Bay and a motion on healthcare.

• 2022 Operating Budget reports (GGCR 2022-01, 02, 04) and Capital Budget (GGCR 2022-03)
• RFQ 2021-108: Four Class 5 dump trucks
• RFP 2021-101: Work truck with lifting device
• RFP 2021-99: McKeown Avenue reconstruction engineering consulting services
• By-law 2022-02: Animal control agreement with NBDHS; By-law 2022-03: Capital budget expenditure authorization

Council approved the 2022 Operating Budget with a tax levy of $101,099,611 and gross operating expenses of $133,210,888 (excluding DNSSAB levy). The 2022 General Capital Budget ($38,004,351) and Water/Wastewater Capital Budget ($14,354,131) were also adopted, with the Community and Recreation Centre project deferred pending further direction. Council also approved the DNSSAB levy share of $13,200,928 and several contracts, including dump trucks and engineering services.

• Approved 2022 Operating Budget with $101,099,611 tax levy (8-3)
• Approved DNSSAB 2022 Operating Budget share of $13,200,928 (7-2)
• Adopted 2022 General Capital Budget of $38,004,351 and Water/Wastewater Capital Budget of $14,354,131 (unanimous)
• Approved $338,616 contract to Farquhar Chrysler for four dump trucks
• Approved $160,759 contract to Farquhar Chrysler for work truck with lifting device
• Approved $477,140 contract to R.V. Anderson Associates for McKeown Avenue reconstruction engineering
• Approved 3-year animal control agreement with North Bay & District SPCA
• Approved motion urging province to expand NOSM capacity (unanimous)