North Bay public meetings in 2023

Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the July 5, 2023, meeting. Other agenda items consisted of updates on the Peer Outreach and Security Team, the 2023 Warming Centre, and the Community Safety and Well Being Plan. The Cassells Street Property Acquisition update was deferred.

• Approved July 5, 2023, Minutes
• Deferred Cassells Street Property Acquisition Update

Council Meeting

City Council approved two significant contracts for infrastructure and facility improvements. Council also passed several zoning by-law amendments and road allowance closures.

• Approved $302,186.40 contract to GHD Limited for waste diversion facility design
• Approved $210,000.00 contract to Northland Glass & Metal Ltd. for City Hall windows
• Approved rezoning of 1430 Henry Street to Residential Third Density Special (R3 Sp.)
• Approved rezoning of 725 & 729 Lakeshore Drive to R2 and R5 Sp. zones
• Approved closing and conveying portion of Ross Drive Road Allowance
• Directed staff to review Fence By-law 2002-105
• Denied Fence Variance Appeal (5-4)
• Adopted public meeting minutes from July 10, August 8, 15, 16, and 18, 2023

Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee

The committee decided to recommend that Council set a $52 million upset limit for the project from September 1, 2023, through the final build. They also recommended proceeding via an Expression of Interest at the current location using that limit and minimal functional programming.

• Approved minutes of August 25, 2023
• Recommended $52 million upset limit for project spend from September 1, 2023
• Recommended proceeding via Expression of Interest at present location with $52 million upset limit

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

The committee approved the minutes from its August 16, 2023, meeting. The Purchasing By-Law was discussed, but no formal decisions were recorded regarding it.

• Approved minutes of the August 16, 2023 meeting

Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee

The committee met to discuss the center's terms of reference, functional programs, and capital budget. The committee intends to recommend to Council that the location remain at Omischl Field. A portion of the meeting was held in-camera to discuss negotiation instructions.

• Adjourned in-camera to discuss negotiation instructions (Carried)
• Reconvened from in-camera session (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

City Council created an Ad Hoc Committee to review and recommend an affordable Community and Recreation Centre. The committee is tasked with providing a report back to the Infrastructure and Operations Committee within 30 days.

• Adopted Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2023-04 to establish a Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee (Carried)
• Approved Terms of Reference for the Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Mitchell as Chair and Councillors Mayne, Gardiner, Lowery, and Bain to the Ad Hoc Committee for a term ending September 19, 2023 (Carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-70 to confirm proceedings of the August 18, 2023 Special Meeting (Carried)

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the Reserve Policy. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Special Committee Meeting

Council directed the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to review and recommend an affordable Community and Recreation Centre. The committee must report back to the Infrastructure and Operations Committee within 30 days. A special meeting was scheduled for August 18, 2023, to determine the committee's mandate and membership.

• Established Ad Hoc Committee to review affordable Community and Recreation Centre options
• Required Ad Hoc Committee to report recommendations within 30 days
• Scheduled Special Meeting for August 18, 2023, to set committee mandate and membership

Special Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee reviewed two proposed zoning by-law amendments and one fence variance appeal. In all three instances, the committee directed that the reports be brought forward to Council for further action.

• Directed Committee Report for rezoning at 1430 Henry Street (CS 2023-06) be brought to Council
• Directed Committee Report for rezoning at 725 & 729 Lakeshore Drive (CS 2023-07) be brought to Council
• Directed Committee Report for fence variance appeal (CS 2023-05) be brought to Council

Council Meeting

City Council approved the purchase of property at 1183 Cassells Street and implemented new Community Safety Zones with permanent speed reductions. Several equipment and service contracts were awarded, including water meter upgrades and security services. Two zoning amendment applications were referred to the Community Services Committee.

• Approved purchase of 1183 Cassells Street for up to $310,000 (Carried)
• Implemented Community Safety Zones and permanent speed reductions (Carried)
• Awarded $980,000 contract to Neptune Technology Group for water meter upgrades (Carried)
• Awarded 5-year contract to Securiguard Services Limited for by-law and security services (Carried)
• Awarded $143,000 contract to ACG Envirocan for a Muffin Monster Manhole (Carried)
• Awarded $97,000 contract to Brandt Tractor Ltd. for a skid steer (Carried)
• Approved $15,000 contract increase to Zap's Masonry Contracting for monument repairs (Carried)
• Approved laneway closure application for 340 Lansdowne Avenue (Carried)

Council Meeting

City Council voted to maintain the current status of Cassellholme rather than transitioning it to municipal ownership. Other key actions included awarding several construction and vehicle contracts and approving modifications to the Housing Action Plan.

• Decided not to proceed with the transition of Cassellholme to a municipally owned home
• Approved $248,856.00 contract to Canor Construction Inc. for Waterfront Garden Canada Day 150 Project
• Approved $78,179.44 contract to North Bay Toyota for two hybrid sports utility vehicles
• Approved temporary By-Law Enforcement and Security Services contract with Securiguard Services Limited for estimated $90,000.00
• Approved modifications to the Housing Action Plan
• Granted Noise By-Law exemption to Capitol Centre for September 1-2, 2023
• Authorized agreement with Low Income People Involvement of Nipissing for 2023 Property Tax Hardship Program
• Approved funding for Outreach Security Team Pilot Proposal via Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve

Special Committee Meeting

The Special Committee directed three reports to be brought forward to Council. These included items regarding the Waterfront Garden for Canada 150 Project, 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements, and the Cassellholme Transition Business Case Analysis.

• Directed IO 2023-03 (Waterfront Garden for Canada 150 Project) to Council
• Directed GG 2023-12 (2022 Consolidated Financial Statements) to Council
• Directed GG 2023-07 (Cassellholme Transition Business Case Analysis) to Council
• Adjourned in-camera at 6:19 p.m. for negotiation discussions (Carried)
• Reconvened from in-camera session at 6:36 p.m. (Carried)

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 26, 2023, meeting. Members discussed several financial topics, including life cycle reserves and the allocation policy, but no formal decisions were recorded for those items.

• Approved minutes of the June 26, 2023 meeting

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

The committee met to review the committee process and discuss several financial and management policies. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Council Meeting

Council awarded several infrastructure and service contracts, including bridge work and software. They also approved a noise by-law exemption for the North Bay Pride Beach Party and processed zoning and holding zone removals.

• Approved $1,070,549.40 contract to KB Civil Constructors Inc. for Lamorie Street bridge rehabilitation
• Approved $753,150.01 contract to Canor Construction Inc. for Hammond Street and Third Avenue East bridge removal
• Approved $320,152.50 contract to Miller Paving Limited for rural road surface treatment
• Approved $248,856.00 contract to Canor Construction Inc. for Waterfront Garden Canada Day 150 Project
• Approved $198,000.00 contract to KPMG LLP for an organizational review
• Approved $157,000.00 contract to Softchoice Canada Inc. for email security software
• Granted Noise By-Law exemption to North Bay Pride Beach Party for July 22-23, 2023
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-54 to remove holding zone symbol at 483 Chippewa Street West

Committee Meeting

The General Government and Infrastructure and Operations committees reviewed two reports. Both items were directed to be brought forward to Council for further action.

• Directed report GG 2023-11 regarding On-Street Parking User Fees - Second Ave W to be brought forward to Council
• Directed report IO 2023-02 regarding Waste Diversion Strategy to be brought forward to Council

Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The committee appointed Councillor Gardiner as Chair and Councillor Mitchell as Vice-Chair. Members identified several topics for future discussion, including the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and local safety concerns. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Councillor Gardiner as Chair
• Appointed Councillor Mitchell as Vice-Chair

Council Meeting

City Council awarded several service contracts, including snow plow trucks and a road safety strategy. The council also approved zoning changes for Cedar Heights Road and passed a resolution urging the provincial government to rescind Bill 60.

• Approved $1,198,206.70 contract to Freightliner North Bay for three tandem snow plow trucks
• Approved $1,512,558.00 contract to Intact Public Entities Inc. and Kennedy Insurance Brokers Inc. for 5-year insurance (8-1)
• Approved $166,610.00 contract to CIMA Canada Inc. for a road safety strategy
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 0 Cedar Heights Road to change designation from General Industry to Residential
• Passed resolution encouraging provincial government to rescind Bill 60 regarding private-for-profit hospitals (6-3)
• Approved removal of Holding (H) Zone symbols for Sugarbush Subdivision and Ashgrove Subdivision
• Appointed Councillor Horsfield as Chair of the Long-Term Financial Plan Committee
• Referred Waste Diversion Strategy report to the Infrastructure and Operations Committee

Special Committee Meeting

The meeting record contains no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees had no items to be addressed.

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee directed that a report regarding a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 0 Cedar Heights Road be brought forward to Council. No public presentations were made during the meeting. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee addressed no items.

• Directed Committee Report for 0 Cedar Heights Road rezoning to be brought to Council
• Item GG 2023-08 regarding Castle Arms motion to remain on Committee

Council Meeting

Council approved several major infrastructure contracts, including asphalt resurfacing and the construction of an all-wheel park. The city also adopted a Housing Action Plan and established a Long-Term Financial Plan Committee.

• Approved $4,560,750.00 contract to Pioneer Construction Inc. for 2023 Asphalt Resurfacing Program
• Approved up to $1,600,000.00 contract to New Line Skateparks Inc. for all-wheel park design and construction
• Authorized agreement with Kiwanis Club of Nipissing for $100,000 contribution to All Wheel Park
• Approved the Housing Action Plan and directed staff to apply for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund
• Established a Long-Term Financial Plan Committee chaired by Councillor Horsfield
• Approved all-way stop control at Massey Drive and Blair Street, and Mountainview Drive and Wickstead Avenue
• Approved 17 applications for tax reduction, cancellation, or refund per MPAC recommendations
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-33 for special charges in Business Improvement Areas