North Bay public meetings in 2024

Special Council Meeting

The North Bay City Council will hold a special meeting on December 23, 2024. Items on the agenda include a declaration of pecuniary interest, public presentations, a motion for reconsideration, committee reports, and a confirmatory by‑law (By‑Law No. 2024‑83) to ratify the proceedings of this meeting. The council will also consider confidential in‑camera correspondence from Peter Leckie dated December 18, 2024. The meeting will conclude with any motions and adjournment.

• By‑Law No. 2024‑83 (Confirmatory By‑Law) to confirm proceedings of the special meeting
• Confidential report from Peter Leckie dated December 18, 2024 (in‑camera correspondence)
• Motion for Reconsideration
• Public Presentations
• Committee Reports

This special council meeting was procedural only. Council adjourned in-camera for solicitor-client privileged advice, reconvened, and passed a confirmatory by-law (2024-83) to approve the meeting's proceedings. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned in-camera for solicitor-client privileged advice (carried)
• Reconvened from in-camera session (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2024-83 confirming meeting proceedings (carried)

Committee Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council Meeting

The North Bay City Council will consider several items, including a by‑law to execute a Data Sharing and Services Agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. The council will also review a contract price increase for the Merrick Landfill clay‑capping project and a request to use fireworks for Canadore College. Additional agenda items include a board appointment and public presentations on the Clean, Green, Beautiful program.

• By‑Law 2024‑82 to authorize execution of a Data Sharing and Services Agreement with MPAC
• Merrick Landfill Clay Capping contract price increase (RES 6.4)
• Request for the use of fireworks by Canadore College and the City of North Bay (RES 6.2)
• Appointment to the Downtown North Bay Board of Management (RES 6.1)
• Public presentations on Clean, Green, Beautiful initiatives for 2024 and plans for 2025

Council approved an increase to the Merrick Landfill clay capping contract with Sturgeon Brush Ltd. by $28,978.79, bringing the total to $136,190.79. They also confirmed appointments to the Downtown North Bay Board and Waste Resources Liaison Committee, permitted fireworks displays for New Year's Eve and Canadore College, and passed a data sharing agreement with MPAC.

• Approved $28,978.79 increase for Merrick Landfill clay capping (total $136,190.79)
• Confirmed Maureen Bentley to Downtown North Bay Board of Management (term to Nov 14, 2026)
• Permitted fireworks at Thomson Park for New Year's Eve and at Canadore College on Dec 19
• Passed By-Law 2024-82 authorizing data sharing agreement with MPAC
• Appointed Andrea Labelle to Waste Resources Liaison Committee (term to Nov 14, 2026)
• Adopted minutes from Nov 25 and Nov 26 public meetings

Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee will adopt the minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting. It will hear presentations and deputations, and consider two new business items: a review of current city parks and recreation programming, and a discussion of the City of North Bay municipal chapter. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as staff reports, other business, and a closed session.

• Adoption of minutes – November 4, 2024
• Review of current city parks/rec programming (Item 7.1)
• Discussion of City of North Bay municipal chapter (Item 7.2)

The North Bay Community Safety and Well-Being Ad Hoc Committee met to review municipal programming and the municipal chapter, and approved the minutes from its November 4, 2024 meeting for presentation to Council.

• Approved November 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Committee Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Council Meeting

The North Bay City Council meeting will review several correspondence items, including a proposed zoning by‑law amendment submitted by Goodridge Goulet Planning & Surveying Ltd. on behalf of Millford Development Limited for 150 Mountainview Drive. The council will also consider the 2025 Interim Tax Rate By‑Law, approve 50 % of the prior year's capital funding envelope, and receive updates on procurement awards and laneway closure applications. Additional items include a road safety strategy report and various variance and capital project reports.

• Proposed Zoning By‑Law Amendment – 150 Mountainview Drive (Goodridge Goulet Planning & Surveying Ltd.)
• 2025 Interim Tax Rate By‑Law and 2025 Adjustments to Interim Taxes By‑Law
• Approval of 50 % of the Prior Year's Capital Funding Envelope
• Laneway Closure Application – 926 Galt Street (affecting Galt, Lorne, Douglas, Lansdowne Avenues)
• Laneway Closure Application – 468 Kehoe Street (affecting Kehoe, Front, O'Brien, Eva Streets)

North Bay City Council adopted the new Road Safety Strategy as a long-term guide and authorized preliminary 2025 capital funding allotments of up to $12,264,393 for general capital and $7,465,667 for water and wastewater. Council also approved interim tax rate by-laws for 2025, referred a zoning amendment for 150 Mountainview Drive to committee, and approved two laneway closure applications.

• Adopted minutes for public meetings held July 18, November 12, November 14, and November 18, 2024
• Approved the Road Safety Strategy and directed staff to integrate implementation into future budgets
• Referred a Zoning By-Law Amendment application for 150 Mountainview Drive to the Community Services Committee
• Authorized the 2025 Interim Tax Rate By-Law and 2025 Adjustments to Interim Taxes By-Law
• Approved preliminary 2025 capital funding of up to $12,264,393 for general capital and $7,465,667 for water and wastewater
• Approved the laneway closure application for 926 Galt Street
• Approved the laneway closure application for 468 Kehoe Street
• Authorized reserve transfers and budget adjustments detailed in the Capital Variance Report

Council Education Session

The North Bay City Council held an education session on November 25, 2024. The agenda indicates the meeting was procedural and did not include any formal votes or decisions.

Council held an education session on November 25, 2024, covering the Community Survey 2024 and the Asset Management Plan. No decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in the minutes beyond the motion to adjourn, which carried. The session adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• Adjourned the Council Education Session at 7:00 p.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The special council meeting on November 18, 2024 will address declarations of pecuniary interest, public presentations, meeting minutes, a motion for reconsideration, committee reports (including the North Bay Community and Recreation Centre), correspondence, by‑laws for consideration, motions, in‑camera correspondence, a notice of motion, and a confirmatory by‑law. The agenda includes By‑Law No. 2024‑80 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• By‑Law No. 2024‑80 (Confirmatory By‑Law) – to confirm proceedings of the special meeting
• North Bay Community and Recreation Centre – Committee report (IOCR 2024‑03)
• Motion for Reconsideration
• Public Presentations
• Correspondence

Council adopted Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report No. 2024-03, authorizing a change order with EllisDon Corporation for the North Bay Community and Recreation Centre. The project budget is set at $63 million, including a GMP of $61,435,000, a $1,065,000 contingency, and $500,000 in internal costs. The motion carried on a recorded vote of 10-1, with Councillor Lowery opposed. The meeting also passed a confirmatory by-law and adjourned.

• Adopted Committee Report No. 2024-03 for the North Bay Community and Recreation Centre (10-1)
• Authorized change order with EllisDon Corporation for GMP of $61,435,000 plus contingency and internal costs
• Approved project budget of $63 million for the recreation centre
• Authorized transfer of funds to Capital Project No. 4510RF
• Passed By-Law No. 2024-80 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Special Committee Meeting

The Infrastructure and Operations Committee will review a series of reports on the Community and Recreation Centre, including updates from 2023‑2024 and a market sounding package. The committee will also consider the July 2024 RFP for a progressive design‑build approach to the Centre’s construction. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Draft Recommendation (no attachment details)
• Report to Council CAO 2024-008 – Community and Recreation Centre Update
• Report to Council CAO 2024-004 – RFP 2024-07 North Bay Community and Recreation Centre Progressive Design Build
• Report to Council CAO 2023-004 – North Bay Market Sounding Report
• Report to Council CAO 2023-001 – Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee Update

The Infrastructure and Operations Committee reviewed a report on the Community and Recreation Centre and directed that it be brought forward to Council. No other items were addressed by the other committees. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions made.

• Directed Community and Recreation Centre update report be brought forward to Council

Special Council Meeting

The North Bay Special Council meeting on November 14, 2024 has no agenda items listed. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no specific decisions or discussions are identified.

Committee Meeting

The Infrastructure and Operations Committee will review several reports and a draft recommendation related to the Road Safety Strategy. Items include a draft recommendation, a supplementary report (IO‑2024‑10), an appendix, and a prior report (IO‑2024‑09). The committee will also discuss the IO‑2024‑04 report from Megan Rochefort dated October 17, 2024. No items are scheduled for the Community Services or General Government Committees.

• Draft Recommendation for Road Safety Strategy
• Supplementary Report to Council IO‑2024‑10 Road Safety Strategy
• Road Safety Strategy Report – Appendix A
• Report to Council IO 2024‑09 Road Safety Strategy
• IO 2024‑04 Report from Megan Rochefort (Oct 17 2024) on Road Safety Strategy Plan

The Infrastructure and Operations Committee reviewed a report on the Road Safety Strategy Plan and voted to bring it forward to Council for consideration. No other committee items were addressed, and the meeting was extended by 15 minutes to accommodate the discussion.

• Road Safety Strategy Plan report brought forward to Council (carried)

Council Meeting

The North Bay City Council will consider a Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑Law Amendment for Birchs Road submitted by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of Lidrani Holdings Inc. The meeting also includes review of the 2025 Budget Schedule, the year‑end water and wastewater financial projection (as of September 30, 2024), and a request for an extension to the draft subdivision and condominium plans for 730 Lakeshore Drive. Three motions – to solve the crisis, to update ditching and drainage policies, and to launch the Elmwood Capital Funding Campaign – will be presented for council consideration.

• Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑Law Amendment – Birchs Road (Lidrani Holdings Inc.)
• 2025 Budget Schedule
• Year‑End Water and Wastewater Financial Projection – September 30, 2024
• Request for Extension to Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Condominium – 730 Lakeshore Drive
• Motion – Ditching and Drainage Policies and Processes (Nov 12)

Council approved a one-time $200,000 contribution from Ontario Lottery & Gaming revenue for the Elmwood capital fundraising campaign. The city also extended draft approvals for a subdivision and condominium plan at 730 Lakeshore Drive and directed a review of ditching and drainage policies.

• Approved $200,000 contribution to Elmwood's capital fundraising campaign (Unanimous)
• Extended Draft Plan of Subdivision and Condominium approvals for 730 Lakeshore Drive
• Directed staff to assess existing ditching and drainage policies and processes
• Passed motion supporting 'Solve the Crisis' campaign to the Government of Ontario (9-0)
• Referred Birchs Road Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment to Community Services Committee
• Referred 2025 Budget Schedule to General Government Committee
• Received and filed Water and Wastewater Year-End Financial Projection as of Sept 30, 2024

Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee will hold a meeting to consider presentations, deputations, and new business items. New business includes discussion of the Elmwood Youth Centre, the Municipal Chapter of the Community Safety and Well Being Plan, a Waterfront Security Review, and an update on sharps discards. The meeting also covers routine agenda items such as declarations of interest, adoption of minutes, and other business.

• Elmwood Youth Centre
• Community Safety and Well Being Plan - Municipal Chapter
• Waterfront Security Review
• Sharps Discards Update
• Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

The committee approved the July 18, 2024 minutes, which will go to Council on November 26, 2024. Members heard a presentation from Elmwood Youth Centre and received updates on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, Waterfront Security Review, and Sharps Discards. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The North Bay City Council meeting on Oct 29, 2024 will review several by‑law proposals, including a zoning amendment for Sunset Boulevard, a stop‑up of part of Memorial Drive (formerly Golf Street), and an SPCA by‑law. Council will also hear a public presentation on Shorewood Road improvements and discuss reports such as the 2023 consolidated financial statements, an organizational review, a road safety strategy, and the 2024 benefits renewal. Additional items include a redline amendment for the Johnston Creek Subdivision (Tower Drive and Winston Drive) and a proposed zoning amendment for 41 Gertrude Street East.

• By‑Law No. 2024‑76 Zoning By‑law Amendment – Sunset Boulevard (2525118 Ontario Limited)
• By‑Law No. 2024‑75 Stop up, close and convey part of Memorial Drive (formerly Golf Street)
• By‑Law No. 2024‑77 SPCA By‑law
• Redline Amendment – Johnston Creek Subdivision (Tower Drive and Winston Drive)
• Proposed Zoning By‑law Amendment – 41 Gertrude Street East

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 2 Sunset Boulevard, rezoning the property from Residential Multiple First Density (RM1) to Residential Fifth Density Special (R5 Sp.) and placing it under Site Plan Control. The council also adopted the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements and the Organizational Review Implementation Plan, and renewed employee benefits with Manulife and AIG at a 0.1% cost increase.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 2 Sunset Boulevard (rezoning to R5 Sp.) and site plan control (carried)
• Adopted 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements (carried)
• Approved Organizational Review Implementation Plan and authorized fund transfer (carried)
• Approved 2024 benefits renewal with Manulife and AIG at 0.1% increase ($3,468/yr) (carried)
• Approved revised draft plan for Johnston Creek Subdivision (Tower Drive & Winston Drive) (carried)
• Referred zoning amendment for 41 Gertrude Street East to Community Services Committee for public meeting (carried)
• Referred Road Safety Strategy to Infrastructure and Operations Committee (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Gardiner to North Bay Public Library Board until Nov 14, 2026 (carried)

Council Education Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for this meeting.

The Council Education Session on October 29, 2024, consisted solely of a presentation by Detective Constable Megan MacPherson of the North Bay Police Service on 2SLGBTQ+ basics. No substantive decisions were made; the only formal action was adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 p.m. (carried)

Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will consider four documents related to the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements, including a draft recommendation and supplemental reports. The committee will discuss the financial results for 2023 and any recommendations for council action. No other committees have items on the agenda.

• Draft Recommendation (pdf)
• Supplemental Report to Council CORP 2204-089 – 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements (pdf)
• 2023 Draft Financial Statement (pdf)
• Report to Council 2024-86 – 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements (pdf)

The General Government Committee reviewed the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements and directed that the committee report be brought forward to Council. No other substantive decisions were made; the Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations Committees had no items addressed.

• Forwarded 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements report to Council

Special Committee Meeting

The Special Committee will consider a draft recommendation and several reports related to the Organizational Review Implementation Plan, including CAO reports and executive analyses. No other committees have items to address at this meeting.

• Draft Recommendation (PDF)
• Report to Council CAO 2024-007 – Organizational Review Implementation Plan (PDF)
• Appendix A – Organizational Review Implementation Plan (PDF)
• Supplemental Report to Council CAO 2024-003 – Organizational Review (PDF)
• Appendix A – KPMG Executive Report (PDF)

The Special Committee Meeting addressed only one item: a report on the Organizational Review Implementation Plan. The committee directed that the report be brought forward to Council for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed Organizational Review Implementation Plan report to Council

Special Committee Meeting

The Special Committee will hear a report and draft recommendation on a zoning by‑law amendment application for 2 Sunset Boulevard, submitted by Tulloch Geomatics on behalf of 2425118 Ontario Limited. The General Government Committee will review the City of North Bay Corporate Asset Management Plan for 2024. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee has no items to address at this meeting.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application – 2 Sunset Boulevard (Tulloch Geomatics for 2425118 Ontario Limited)
• Corporate Asset Management Plan 2024 – draft recommendation and supporting documents
• No items for Infrastructure and Operations Committee

North Bay's Special Committee met on October 15, 2024 and moved two items forward to Council: a proposed zoning by-law amendment at 2 Sunset Blvd. (12 units) and the 2024 Corporate Asset Management Plan. No final decisions were made — the committee only directed that reports be brought to Council. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee had no items, and the meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.

• Direction: Committee Report on 2 Sunset Blvd zoning amendment be brought forward to Council
• Direction: Committee Report on 2024 Corporate Asset Management Plan be brought forward to Council
• Infrastructure and Operations Committee: no items to be addressed

Committee Meeting

The agenda for the North Bay Committee Meeting on 2024-10-15 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of generic placeholders and boilerplate text. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Council Meeting

The council will review a proposed zoning by‑law amendment and a site‑plan control area for lands on Larocque Road submitted by Tulloch Geomatics on behalf of BBC Holdings. The meeting also includes a corporate asset management plan presentation, a data‑sharing agreement with MPAC, and the acceptance of two board resignations. Public presentations on the Icelandic Prevention Model are scheduled as part of the agenda.

• By‑law No. 2024‑72: Zoning amendment for Larocque Road (BBC Holdings)
• By‑law No. 2024‑73: Site‑Plan Control Area designation on Larocque Road (BBC Holdings)
• Corporate Asset Management Plan 2024 (GGCR 2024‑12)
• MPAC Data Sharing and Services Agreement (RES 6.3)
• Resignations of Andrea Wrauley (Library Board) and Robyn Jones (Waste Resources Liaison Committee)

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for an unaddressed parcel on Larocque Road, submitted by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of BBC Holdings Corporation. The property will be rezoned from Residential Holding and Residential First Density to Residential Third Density and Residential Multiple First Density, with a portion placed under Site Plan Control. Council also adopted the 2024 Corporate Asset Management Plan and authorized an MPAC data sharing agreement. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Larocque Road property (unanimous)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision for Larocque Road property (unanimous)
• Placed Block 50 under Site Plan Control (unanimous)
• Adopted Corporate Asset Management Plan 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized MPAC Data Sharing and Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Received resignation from Andrea Wrauley from Library Board (unanimous)
• Received resignation from Robyn Jones from Waste Resources Liaison Committee (unanimous)
• Directed review of Town Hall meeting procedures (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The North Bay City Council will review several items, including a by‑law to amend By‑Law 2019‑72 and create development charges for the city. The council will also consider a by‑law to execute a land‑use agreement with the North Bay Snowmobilers Club and South Shore Restoule Club. Additional agenda items include motions on funding opportunities and the 2025 budget for the Fresh Water Pool, as well as reports on the Snowmobile Club land‑use agreement and the corporate asset management plan.

• By‑Law No. 2024‑69 amendment to By‑Law 2019‑72 to establish development charges
• By‑Law No. 2024‑70 execution of agreement with North Bay Snowmobilers Club and South Shore Restoule Club
• Motion to investigate funding opportunities
• Motion on 2025 budget deliberations for the Fresh Water Pool
• Corporate Asset Management Plan 2024 report

Council approved a quit claim deed and transfer of a portion of Memorial Drive (Part 59, Plan 36R-14925) to Ontario Northland Transportation Commission, including closing the road and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute documents. Council also passed by-laws establishing development charges and authorizing a snowmobile club land use agreement. A motion to investigate provincial funding for cricket and pickleball facilities was lost on a recorded vote.

• Approved quit claim deed and transfer of Part 59, Plan 36R-14925 to Ontario Northland (carried)
• Closed portion of Memorial Drive (formerly Golf Street) subject to easements (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2024-68 authorizing quit claim deed and transfer (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2024-69 amending development charges (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2024-70 authorizing snowmobile club land use agreement (carried)
• Authorized signing of snowmobile club land use agreement (carried)
• Referred Corporate Asset Management Plan 2024 to General Government Committee (carried)
• Motion to investigate provincial funding for cricket and pickleball facilities lost (4-5)

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will hold a public meeting regarding a proposed zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision. The application was submitted by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of BBC Holdings Corporation for an unaddressed property on Larocque Road.

• Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision application for Larocque Road (unaddressed)

The Community Services Committee received a public presentation on a proposed zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for a 49-lot residential development on Larocque Road by BBC Holdings Corporation. The committee directed that the report be brought forward to Council for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made; the General Government and Infrastructure and Operations committees had no items addressed.

• Directed that the Larocque Road zoning amendment and subdivision report be brought forward to Council

Town Hall Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty fields. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council Education Session

The agenda for the North Bay Council Education Session on 2024-09-17 contains no listed agenda items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific topics, decisions, or discussions noted. No contracts, rezoning proposals, ordinances, or fee changes are mentioned.

The Council Education Session on September 17, 2024, included a presentation by Planning and Building Services. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The North Bay City Council will review a by‑law to stop up, close and convey a portion of the Lawson Street road allowance. Public presentations on a Fresh Water Olympic‑length pool will be heard, and the council will consider motions on provincial election updates and funding for cricket and pickleball facilities. Reports on tax reductions, a tender for Jack Garland Airport soil remediation, and other financial projections will also be discussed.

• By‑Law No. 2024‑64 to close part of Lawson Street road allowance
• Motion to investigate funding opportunities for cricket and pickleball facilities
• Request for Tender 2024‑57 for Jack Garland Airport soil remediation
• Reduction, cancellation or refund of taxes under Municipal Act sections 357/358
• New cricket pitch site selection report

Council approved a $7,312,787 contract to Clean Harbors Canada for soil remediation at Jack Garland Airport. It also approved tax adjustments totaling about $24,541.99, vested two failed tax sale properties, and selected the Steve Omischl Sports Complex for a new cricket pitch. A motion to refer year-end financial projections to committee was lost.

• Approved $7,312,787 contract to Clean Harbors for Jack Garland Airport soil remediation
• Approved 11 tax adjustment applications totaling about $24,541.99
• Vested two failed tax sale properties in Widdifield and Ferris
• Approved Steve Omischl Sports Complex as cricket pitch site
• Referred year-end financial projection to General Government Committee (lost)
• Closed and conveyed part of Lawson Street road allowance
• Endorsed Township of Russell motion supporting AMCTO election act updates
• Adopted public meeting minutes from September 3, 2024

Committee Meeting

The agenda for the North Bay Committee meeting on 2024-09-17 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Special Committee Meeting

The Special Committee will meet on September 16 to hear presentations from the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board, North Bay Jack Garland Airport, and the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority. No items are scheduled for the Community Services or Infrastructure and Operations Committees.

• District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board presentation
• North Bay Jack Garland Airport presentation
• North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority presentation
• No items for Community Services Committee
• No items for Infrastructure and Operations Committee

The Special Committee Meeting of Council on September 16, 2024, was procedural, with no decisions made. Council received presentations from the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board, North Bay Jack Garland Airport, and North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority. No items were addressed by the Community Services or Infrastructure and Operations Committees, and the meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

Special Committee Meeting

The Infrastructure and Operations Committee will receive and discuss Report IO 2024-03 from John Severino, dated August 12, 2024, concerning the Community and Recreation Centre update. Draft recommendation and related documents are attached. No other items are scheduled for discussion.

• Report IO 2024-03: Community and Recreation Centre Update (John Severino, Aug 12, 2024)
• Draft Recommendation (attached PDF)
• RTC CAO 2-24-006 – Community and Recreation Centre Update (attached PDF)

The Special Committee Meeting on September 10, 2024, addressed only one item: an update on the Community and Recreation Centre, which was directed to remain on the committee. No other substantive decisions were made; the General Government and Community Services committees had no items to address.

• Community and Recreation Centre update (IO 2024-03) directed to remain on committee

Committee Meeting

The agenda for the North Bay Committee meeting on 2024-09-03 contains no listed items and appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Council Meeting

The North Bay City Council will review several items at its September 3 meeting, including a by‑law to assume and establish part of a public highway on Sugarbush Street, Pearce Street and Katie Ann Crescent and to amend By‑Law No. 2002‑133. The council will also evaluate a Request for Tender (2024‑67) for a cured‑in‑place pipe project on Trout Lake Road and Lakeshore Drive Overpass, and a limited tender (2024‑64) for professional engineering services for the Main Street trunk sanitary sewer. Additional agenda items cover routine declarations, public presentations, minutes from the August 13 meeting, motions, and a confirmatory by‑law for the current meeting.

• By‑Law No. 2024‑62 to assume and establish part of a public highway on Sugarbush Street, Pearce Street and Katie Ann Crescent, amending By‑Law No. 2002‑133
• Request for Tender 2024‑67 for Trout Lake Road and Lakeshore Drive Overpass cured‑in‑place pipe (CIPP) project
• Limited Tendering 2024‑64 for professional engineering services for the Main Street trunk sanitary sewer
• By‑Law No. 2024‑63 (Confirmatory By‑Law) to confirm proceedings of the regular meeting
• Motion for Reconsideration (details not specified in agenda)

Council approved a $3,083,800 contract to Fer-Pal Construction for CIPP liners on Trout Lake Road and Lakeshore Drive, and a $120,443 contract to AECOM for engineering services on the Main Street trunk sanitary sewer. Council also passed a by-law to assume public highways (Sugarbush, Pearce, Katie Ann Crescent) and amended a resolution to extend the Laurentian Ski Hill subsidy agreement up to $100,000. A motion to refer the subsidy resolution to committee was lost.

• Approved $3,083,800 CIPP liner contract to Fer-Pal Construction (carried)
• Approved $120,443 engineering services contract to AECOM Canada (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2024-62 to assume Sugarbush, Pearce, Katie Ann Crescent as public highways (carried)
• Amended Resolution 2024-197 to extend ski hill subsidy up to $100,000 (carried)
• Referred Resolution 2024-197 to General Government Committee (lost, 2-9)
• Passed By-Law 2024-66 authorizing subsidy agreement extension with North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (carried)

Council Meeting

The North Bay City Council meeting on August 13, 2024 will review several by‑law amendments, including a zoning amendment to rezone land at 0 Bunting Drive. The council will also hear public presentations on development charges and consider motions on the Ombudsman jurisdiction, private water testing, homelessness, and a response to 360 Main Street East. Additional items include reports on a condominium conversion at 350 Oakwood Avenue, a growth community improvement plan housing target amendment, and applications for road closures on Robarts Avenue and Legault Street.

• By‑Law No. 2024‑61: Zoning By‑law Amendment to rezone 0 Bunting Drive (Intrigo Holdings Limited)
• By‑Law No. 2024‑60: Amendment to the Growth Community Improvement Plan (GCIP)
• Proposed Zoning By‑law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Larocque Road (BBC Holdings Corporation)
• Proposed Zoning By‑law Amendment for 2 Sunset Boulevard (2525118 Ontario Limited)
• Road Closure Application for Robarts Avenue and request to close unopened road allowance on Legault Street

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 0 Bunting Drive and an amendment to the Growth Community Improvement Plan, but rejected a proposed condominium conversion at 350 Oakwood Avenue. Several other items were received and referred, and motions on water testing and homelessness were carried.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 0 Bunting Drive (Intrigo Holdings) to R3 Sp. 150 (carried)
• Approved Growth Community Improvement Plan amendment (carried)
• Denied condominium conversion at 350 Oakwood Avenue (SIREG Holdings) (6-4 lost)
• Referred proposed zoning/subdivision at Larocque Road (BBC Holdings) to Community Services Committee (carried)
• Referred proposed zoning amendment at 2 Sunset Boulevard (2525118 Ontario Ltd.) to Community Services Committee (carried)
• Approved 2023 year-end variance and reserve transfers (8-2 carried)
• Extended Development Charges By-Law expiry to October 10, 2029 (carried)
• Approved road allowance sales at Robarts Avenue and Legault Street (carried)

Committee Meeting

The agenda for the North Bay Committee Meeting on August 13, 2024, is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific items or details provided.

Special Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will consider a draft recommendation and a zoning by‑law amendment request for 0 Bunting Drive, submitted by Tulloch Geomatics on behalf of Intrigo Holdings Limited, with a public meeting under the Planning Act. It will also review a draft recommendation to amend the Growth Community Improvement Plan to create a Housing Target Area.

• Draft Recommendation – 0 Bunting Drive (zoning by‑law amendment request)
• Report CS 2024‑09: Proposed zoning amendment by Tulloch Geomatics for Intrigo Holdings Limited (dated July 17, 2024)
• Draft Recommendation – Growth Community Improvement Plan amendment
• RTC 2024‑041: Proposed amendment to create a Housing Target Area (report dated July 29, 2024)

The Community Services Committee reviewed two items and directed that reports be brought forward to Council. The first was a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 0 Bunting Drive by Intrigo Holdings Limited, with a public presentation addressing blasting and damage claims. The second was an amendment to the Growth Community Improvement Plan – Housing Target Area, with no public presentations. No decisions were made; both items were forwarded to Council for final action.

• Directed zoning by-law amendment report for 0 Bunting Drive to Council
• Directed Growth Community Improvement Plan – Housing Target Area amendment report to Council

Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee will discuss an update to its safety plan, a health unit presentation on sharps discards, and a North Bay Police Services presentation on the Community Engagement Unit. Standard procedural items such as declarations of interest, adoption of minutes, and a closed session are also on the agenda. No specific decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Community Safety and Well Being Plan Update
• Health Unit Presentation – Sharps Discards
• North Bay Police Services Presentation – Community Engagement Unit
• Adoption of Minutes – Community Safety and Well Being Committee (June 5, 2024)

Special Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will review two planning applications. These include a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of condominium at 1060 McIntyre Street West, as well as a condominium conversion for 350 Oakwood Avenue. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address.

• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium Applications at 1060 McIntyre Street West
• Condominium Conversion for 350 Oakwood Avenue

The Community Services Committee held public meetings regarding two property applications. Both items were directed to be brought forward to Council for further consideration.

• Directed report on Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium for 1060 McIntyre Street West to be brought to Council
• Directed report on Condominium Conversion for 350 Oakwood Avenue to be brought to Council

Council Meeting

The Council will review several land use amendments, including developments at 4250 Widdifield Station Road and 1060 McIntyre Street West. The agenda also includes a request for a noise by-law exemption for the Bay Block Party and updates to council vehicle allowances.

• Zoning and Official Plan amendments for 4250 Widdifield Station Road
• Zoning amendment and condominium plan for 1060 McIntyre Street West
• Noise By-Law exemption request for the Bay Block Party
• Amendment to Council Remuneration By-Law regarding vehicle allowances
• Request for quote for Digester 3 clean out at the Wastewater Treatment Plant

Council approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for properties on Widdifield Station Road and McIntyre Street West. The board also authorized a wastewater treatment plant contract and a noise by-law exemption for the Bay Block Party.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 4250 Widdifield Station Road
• Approved Zoning amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium for 1060 McIntyre Street West
• Granted Noise By-Law exemption to Bay Block Party for August 24, 2024
• Awarded Digester 3 Clean Out contract to Entec Waste Management Inc.
• Authorized land exchange and revised Draft Approval conditions for Meadow Wood Subdivision
• Approved Pre-Servicing Agreement for McLean Lake Subdivision, Phase 2
• Appointed Kim Kitchen and Johanne Brousseau to the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Authorized RFP for an inflatable waterpark at City beaches for summer 2025

Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will discuss prioritizing the top 10 opportunities identified in KPMG's organizational review. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items scheduled for this meeting.

• Prioritization of KPMG's Organizational Review Top 10 Opportunities

North Bay's Special Committee met on June 24, 2024, with nine members present and two absent. The only substantive item was a General Government Committee report on prioritizing KPMG's Organizational Review Top 10 Opportunities; the committee directed that the item remain on committee. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees had no items addressed, and the meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

• Directed that the KPMG Organizational Review prioritization item remain on Committee (no vote recorded)

Council Education Session

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Council met for an education session to discuss economic development. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:01 p.m. (Carried)

Council Meeting

The North Bay Council will consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment for Bunting Drive. The agenda also includes requests for engineering services for Seymour Street reconstruction and the procurement of three hybrid vehicles. Additionally, the council will review 2023 water and wastewater year-end reports.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment for Bunting Drive
• RFP for professional engineering services for Seymour Street reconstruction
• RFQ for three mid-sized hybrid sports utility vehicles
• Request for the use of fireworks for Rib Fest
• 2023 Water and Wastewater year-end report

North Bay Council approved three contracts totaling over $700,000 for arena advertising, Seymour Street engineering, and hybrid vehicles. The council also authorized a $7,200 vehicle allowance for the Mayor and committed up to $62,500 to support a rural immigration pilot. A zoning amendment for Bunting Drive was referred to committee, and a fireworks display for Rib Fest was authorized.

• Approved $210,000 contract for arena advertising services
• Approved $389,900 contract for Seymour Street engineering
• Approved $119,489 contract for three hybrid SUVs
• Authorized $7,200 annual vehicle allowance for Mayor
• Committed up to $62,500 for Rural Community Immigration Pilot
• Authorized Rib Fest fireworks display on July 21
• Referred Bunting Drive zoning amendment to committee
• Extended operational subsidy for Conservation Authority

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will review applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision at 4250 Widdifield Station Road. The application is submitted by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of 2498643 Ontario Limited. Other committees have no items scheduled for discussion.

• Proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision at 4250 Widdifield Station Road

The Community Services Committee held a public meeting under the Planning Act on a proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan Subdivision by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. for 2498643 Ontario Limited at 4250 Widdifield Station Road. City staff explained the applications and the Clerk confirmed notice was mailed May 29, 2024 to property owners within 120 metres and a placard was posted on the property. Four presentations were heard — one from the applicant's agent and three from residents raising concerns about species at risk, blasting and well water, traffic, and environmental studies. The minutes record no decision, vote, or recommendation outcome on the applications; the Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees addressed no items, and the meeting ended at 7:25 p.m.

• Public meeting held on proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan Subdivision at 4250 Widdifield Station Road — no decision recorded
• Notice confirmed as given by prepaid first class mail on May 29, 2024 to owners within 120 metres and by placard posting on the property
• Applicant's agent stated no species at risk were identified and that MECP and NBMCA had no comments at DART
• Residents raised concerns about woodpecker habitat, blasting vibration and well water, increased traffic, and requests for more environmental studies — no committee action recorded
• Infrastructure and Operations Committee — no items addressed
• General Government Committee — no items addressed

Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review several program updates. This includes a wrap-up of the Peer Outreach and Security Team and a review of the committee's terms of reference. The agenda also covers housing needs and youth wellness.

• Peer Outreach and Security Team (P.O.S.T.) update
• Syringe and Needle Drop Box
• District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board Housing Needs Study
• Community Safety and Well Being Plan Update
• Elmwood Youth Wellness Hub Ontario

The committee approved the minutes from December 14, 2023, and May 9, 2024, for presentation to Council on June 18, 2024. Members received updates on the Peer Outreach and Security Team, syringe drop boxes, housing needs studies, and the Community Safety and Well Being Plan. No new policies or contracts were voted on during this meeting.

• Approved December 14, 2023 and May 9, 2024 minutes
• Received update on Peer Outreach and Security Team (P.O.S.T.)
• Received update on Syringe and Needle Drop Box
• Received update on District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board Housing Needs Study
• Received update on Community Safety and Well Being Plan
• Received update on Elmwood Youth Wellness Hub Ontario
• Received update on Committee Terms of Reference/Mandate Review
• Councillor Vrebosch declared conflict of interest on items 7.1 and 7.3

Council Meeting

The North Bay Council meeting on June 4, 2024, includes discussions on building permit regulations and staff appointments. The agenda also features a nomination for the AMO Board of Directors. A confidential report regarding a proposed land acquisition by the municipality is scheduled for discussion.

• Amendment to Building By-Law No. 2018-53 (By-Law No. 2024-49)
• Staff appointments under Building By-Law No. 2018-53
• Nomination for the 2024-2026 AMO Board of Directors
• Confidential report on proposed municipal land acquisition

North Bay City Council passed By-Law No. 2024-49 to amend the administration of building permits. The Council also nominated Councillor Tanya Vrebosch for the AMO Board of Directors. A closed in-camera session was held to discuss a proposed land acquisition, with two councillors recusing themselves due to conflicts of interest.

• Adopted May 21, 2024 public meeting minutes
• Nominated Councillor Tanya Vrebosch for AMO Board of Directors
• Authorized amendment to Building By-Law 2018-53
• Passed By-Law No. 2024-49 amending building permit administration
• Adjourned in-camera for land acquisition discussion (Item 9.2)
• Passed Confirmatory By-Law No. 2024-48
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m.

Council Education Session

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City Council met for an education session to discuss Subtle Acts of Exclusion. No substantive motions or policy decisions were recorded during the session.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 p.m. (Carried)

Committee Meeting

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Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay's General Government, Community Services, and Infrastructure and Operations committees is largely procedural. The General Government Committee will receive presentations from the Cassellholme Board of Management, Capitol Centre Board, North Bay Public Library Board, and North Bay Police Service Board. The other two committees have no items to address.

• Presentation: Cassellholme Board of Management
• Presentation: Capitol Centre Board
• Presentation: North Bay Public Library Board
• Presentation: North Bay Police Service Board

North Bay's Special Committee Meeting on June 3, 2024 was a presentation-only session. The General Government Committee received presentations from the Cassellholme Board of Management, Capitol Centre Board, North Bay Public Library Board, and North Bay Police Service Board. The Community Services Committee and Infrastructure and Operations Committee addressed no items. No substantive decisions, votes, or motions are recorded in these minutes; the meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

Committee Meeting

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Council Education Session

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Council held an education session on May 21, 2024, and discussed the North Bay Drinking Water System 2023 Report. No motions, votes, or decisions on the report are recorded in these minutes. The only recorded resolution was to adjourn the session at 5:48 p.m.

• Adjourned the Council Education Session at 5:48 p.m. (Res #2024-155, carried)

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including setting 2024 tax ratios and rates, amending zoning to allow duplexes and triplexes in R6 zones, and approving a subdivision agreement for Sherwood Forest Phase 2. They will also review transit fare changes, a tender for asphalt resurfacing, and a proposal for a medium duty truck. Public presentations include designating the 140 Elmwood Community Hub as a Youth Awareness Hub and a discussion about Air BnB in an R1 zone.

• By-Law 2024-38 sets 2024 tax rates and levies taxes
• By-Law 2024-42 allows duplexes and triplexes in R6 zone
• By-Law 2024-45 authorizes Sherwood Forest Phase 2 subdivision agreement
• Transit fare changes (By-Law 2024-43) and 2024 Asphalt Resurfacing tender (RFT 2024-21)
• Zoning amendment and draft plan of condominium for 1060 McIntyre Street West

Council approved a major asphalt resurfacing contract and set the 2024 tax rates and ratios. Zoning changes were approved to allow duplexes and triplexes in R6 zones and to facilitate a 42-unit condominium on Golf Club Road. New transit fares were authorized to take effect September 1, 2024.

• Approved $3,709,802.00 contract to Pioneer Construction Inc. for 2024 Asphalt Resurfacing Program
• Approved 2024 tax rates and tax ratios (By-Laws 2024-37 and 2024-38)
• Approved Zoning By-Law amendment to allow duplexes and triplexes in Residential Sixth Density (R6) zone
• Approved rezoning and draft plan for 42-unit condominium on Golf Club Road (Highland Woods Developments Inc.)
• Authorized transit fare amendments effective September 1, 2024 (9-1)
• Approved $197,501.30 contract to Lewis Motor Sales (North Bay) for a Medium Duty Crew Cab Truck
• Granted final approval for Sherwood Forest Subdivision Phase 2 (28 Lots and 4 Blocks)
• Passed By-Laws 2024-22 and 2024-23 regarding Downtown Improvement Area charges

Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will hold a public meeting on proposed user fees for pickleball courts and transit fares. The Community Services Committee will hold two public meetings: one on a zoning by-law amendment to allow duplexes and triplexes in the R6 zone, and another on a zoning amendment and draft plan of condominium for an unaddressed property on Golf Club Road. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee has no items to address.

• Public meeting on user fees for pickleball courts and transit fares
• Public meeting on zoning by-law amendment to allow duplexes and triplexes in R6 zone
• Public meeting on zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of condominium for Golf Club Road (unaddressed)

A special committee meeting on May 13, 2024, held public meetings and directed several items forward to council. The pickleball court user fee item remains on committee, while the transit fare amendment and two zoning matters (a duplex/triplex by-law change and a Golf Club Road condominium proposal) were directed to council. No final decisions were made at this meeting; the committee only moved reports forward.

• Pickleball court user fee item remains on committee
• Transit fare user fee amendment report brought forward to council
• Zoning by-law amendment for duplexes and triplexes in R6 zone brought forward to council
• Highland Woods Developments Inc. rezoning and draft plan of condominium on Golf Club Road brought forward to council
• No items addressed by Infrastructure and Operations Committee

Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss several community safety topics, including a wrap-up of the Peer Outreach and Security Team (P.O.S.T), a syringe and needle drop box, a housing needs study, and an update to the Community Safety and Well Being Plan. They will also review the committee's terms of reference. The agenda includes standard items like declarations of interest, minutes, and presentations.

• Peer Outreach and Security Team (P.O.S.T) wrap-up/update with Downtown Outreach Survey 2023
• Syringe and Needle Drop Box discussion
• District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board Housing Needs Study
• Community Safety and Well Being Plan Update
• Terms of Reference/Mandate Review

The meeting was cancelled at 12:15 p.m. due to a lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council is meeting to decide on several items including an amendment to the smoking bylaw, creation of new community safety zones, and awarding contracts for a grader, recreation centre design, road reconstruction, and sidewalk engineering. A public presentation on the Long-Term Financial Plan Committee recommendations is also scheduled.

• Amendment to Smoking By-Law No. 2012-97 (By-Law No. 2024-40)
• New Community Safety Zones on McKay Avenue
• Request for Proposal 2024-02 for a Grader
• Request for Proposal 2024-07 for North Bay Community and Recreation Centre Progressive Design Build
• Request for Tender 2024-16 for McKeown Avenue Reconstruction

City Council awarded several infrastructure and equipment contracts, including major roadwork and recreation centre services. The council also updated the public smoking by-law and established a new community safety zone.

• Approved $9,569,467.83 contract to Ed Seguin and Sons Trucking and Paving Ltd for McKeown Avenue reconstruction
• Approved $2,599,000 contract to EllisDon Corporation for North Bay Community and Recreation Centre project development (8-2)
• Approved $1,109,522.50 contract to EXP Services Inc. for Sidewalk Program engineering
• Approved $692,296.04 contract to Brandt Tractor Ltd. for a grader with attachments
• Approved $391,956.60 contract to Duncor Enterprises Inc. for rural roads surface treatment
• Approved contract to McCrea Excavating Ltd. for crushing reclaimed asphalt and concrete
• Passed By-Law No. 2024-40 to amend smoking regulations in public places and workplaces
• Approved implementation of a Community Safety Zone and permanent speed reduction

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will discuss a proposed condominium conversion for 350 Oakwood Avenue, submitted by SIREG Holdings (North) Inc. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address.

• Draft recommendation on condominium conversion by SIREG Holdings North Inc.
• Report CSBU-2023-058: Plan of Condominium for 350 Oakwood St.

The Committee Meeting of Council reviewed a proposed condominium conversion at 350 Oakwood Avenue. The item was kept on the Committee agenda, and staff were directed to hold a public meeting regarding the proposal. No items were addressed by the Infrastructure and Operations or General Government Committees.

• Condominium conversion item at 350 Oakwood Avenue remains on Committee
• Staff directed to hold public meeting on condominium conversion
• Infrastructure and Operations Committee addressed no items
• General Government Committee addressed no items

Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will consider a report from John Severino on an organizational review (GG-2024-06), including draft recommendations and supporting reports from KPMG and Redbrick Communications. The committee will also hear a confidential verbal report on personal matters about identifiable municipal employees and labour relations. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items to address.

• Organizational Review report (GG-2024-06) with draft recommendation
• Supplemental Report to Council CAO 2024-003 on organizational review
• Appendix A - KPMG Executive Report
• Appendix B - Redbrick Communications Executive Report
• Confidential verbal report on personal matters about identifiable individuals and labour relations

North Bay's Special Committee Meeting on April 30, 2024 dealt with one substantive item: the Organizational Review report (GG-2024-06, CAO-2024-003). The committee directed that the item remain on committee so the Chief Administrative Officer can return to present an implementation plan. The General Government Committee then adjourned in-camera at 8:00 p.m. under section 239(2) of the Municipal Act for personal matters about identifiable individuals and labour relations, and reconvened at 9:06 p.m. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations Committees addressed no items, and the meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

• Organizational Review (GG-2024-06, CAO-2024-003) kept on committee; CAO to return with an implementation plan
• Adjourned in-camera at 8:00 p.m. under section 239(2) of the Municipal Act (personal matters, labour relations) — Carried
• Reconvened from in-camera at 9:06 p.m. — Carried
• Community Services Committee: no items addressed
• Infrastructure and Operations Committee: no items addressed
• Special Committee Meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council will consider several zoning and planning items, including an amendment to allow duplexes and triplexes in certain zones, a new condominium conversion policy, and a rezoning for lands on Premier Road. Council will also review the 2024 tax policy, insurance renewal, and contracts for Belleview Park playground equipment and Pete Palangio Arena ventilation upgrades. A stormwater management cost-sharing agreement with Laurentian Heights Limited is also on the agenda.

• Amendment to Zoning By-Law No. 2025-30 to permit duplexes and triplexes (Report CSBU 2024-18)
• Official Plan Amendment No. 33 for a Condominium Conversion Policy (By-Law 2024-33)
• Rezoning and Site Plan Control for unaddressed lands on Premier Road (By-Laws 2024-16 and 2024-17)
• 2024 Tax Policy report (Report CORP 2024-37)
• Stormwater management cost-sharing agreement with Laurentian Heights Limited (By-Law 2024-36)

North Bay City Council approved a zoning change on unaddressed Premier Road lands owned by 2412594 Ontario Limited, moving them from Residential First Density (R1) to Residential Sixth Density (R6) and placing the property under Site Plan Control. Council also approved the 2024 insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc. at $1,623,743 plus HST, and awarded contracts for Pete Palangio Arena ventilation upgrades ($449,665 plus HST) and Belleview Park playground equipment ($149,500 plus HST). Council adopted a Condominium Conversion Policy Official Plan Amendment, adopted the 2024 Tax Policy, and extended the Community Safety and Well-Being Ad Hoc Committee for one year. All recorded votes carried; the drinking water report vote was recorded as 10 yeas and no nays.

• Approved rezoning of unaddressed Premier Road lands (2412594 Ontario Limited) from R1 to R6 and placed property under Site Plan Control (Carried)
• Approved 2024 insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc. at $1,623,743 plus HST (Carried)
• Awarded $449,665.00 plus HST contract to Cimco Refrigeration for Pete Palangio Arena energy recovery ventilation upgrades (Carried)
• Awarded $149,500.00 plus HST contract to New World Park Solutions Inc. for Belleview Park playground equipment (Carried)
• Adopted Condominium Conversion Policy Official Plan Amendment (Carried)
• Adopted 2024 Tax Policy recommendations (Carried)
• Extended Community Safety and Well-Being Ad Hoc Committee term by one year (Carried)
• Received 2023 North Bay Drinking Water System report for information (Recorded vote: 10 yeas, 0 nays)

Committee Meeting

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Committee Meeting

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Council Meeting

Council will vote on final approval for Phase 4 of the Laurentian Heights subdivision on Kenreta Drive, adding 21 lots and 2 blocks. Other items include a proposed telecommunication tower at 3216 Highway 11 North, staff appointments under the building by-law, and agreements with the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority. Council will also consider a by-law to close and convey a laneway at 122 McIntyre Street East and a by-law amending building permit regulations.

• Final approval for Laurentian Heights Limited – Kenreta Drive (21 lots and 2 blocks, City File No. 48T-93101)
• Proposed telecommunication tower at 3216 Highway 11 North
• By-law to stop up, close and convey a laneway at 122 McIntyre Street East
• Agreements under the Conservation Authorities Act with North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
• CO-OP 2024-12, Diesel Rotary Mower procurement

Council granted final approval for Phase 4 of the Laurentian Heights Subdivision on Kenreta Drive. The city also approved a contract for a diesel rotary mower and authorized agreements with the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority.

• Approved final approval for Laurentian Heights Subdivision Phase 4 (21 lots, 2 blocks)
• Approved $198,985.70 contract to Turf Care Products Canada Limited for a Toro Diesel Rotary Mower
• Authorized Statement of Concurrence for a 29.3m antenna tower at 3216 Highway 11 North
• Passed By-Law No. 2024-27 to close and convey a portion of a laneway near McIntyre Street East
• Passed By-Law No. 2024-30 to amend building permit administration (By-Law No. 2018-53)
• Authorized Plan Review and Services agreements with North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
• Directed staff not to attend Ontario Land Tribunal regarding Zoning By-Law Amendment for 30, 32, 34 Kenreta Drive
• Adopted public meeting minutes from March 18, 19, and 20, 2024

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting includes a public meeting under the Planning Act. The Community Services Committee will discuss a draft recommendation on a Condominium Conversion Policy and a supplemental report on a zoning by-law amendment for Premier Road. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address.

• Draft recommendation on Condo Conversion Policy (CS 2024-03)
• Report from Adam Curran dated February 8, 2024 re: Condominium Conversion Policy Review
• Supplemental report on Zoning By-law Amendment by 2412594 Ontario Limited - Premier Road (unaddressed)
• Rezoning application for Premier Road (unaddressed)

The Special Committee met on April 9, 2024 and dealt with two Community Services items. A public meeting was held on the Condominium Conversion Policy Review (CS 2024-03), with notice advertised in the North Bay Nugget on March 16, 2024; no public presentations were made. The committee also received a supplemental report on a proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment by 2412594 Ontario Limited for unaddressed Premier Road (CS 2024-02). For both items the direction was that the committee report be brought forward to Council; no decisions were made by the committee itself. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees addressed no items, and the meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

• Direction: Condominium Conversion Policy Review report (CS 2024-03) be brought forward to Council
• Direction: Premier Road zoning amendment report by 2412594 Ontario Limited (CS 2024-02) be brought forward to Council
• No public presentations made at the Planning Act public meeting
• Infrastructure and Operations Committee: no items addressed
• General Government Committee: no items addressed

Council Education Session

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The North Bay City Council held an education session on April 8, 2024. The minutes record no substantive decisions or business conducted, as the council adjourned into an in-camera session for education and training purposes before reconvening and adjourning.

• Adjourned in-camera for education and training purposes (Res #2024-100)
• Reconvened the education session at 7:40 p.m. (Res #2024-101)
• Adjourned the Council Education Session at 7:40 p.m. (Res #2024-102)

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting of North Bay City Council is primarily focused on reviewing and potentially approving the 2024 operating and capital budgets, including those for external agencies. The agenda includes committee reports on the general operating budget, capital budgets, and budgets for the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board, the Health Unit, and other services. A by-law to authorize capital budget expenditures is also up for consideration.

• 2024 General Operating Budget (GGCR 2024-05)
• 2024 General Capital Budget and Water and Wastewater Capital Budget (GGCR 2024-10)
• 2024 DNSSAB Operating Budget (except Healthy Communities Fund) (GGCR 2024-06)
• 2024 DNSSAB Healthy Communities Fund (GGCR 2024-07)
• By-Law 2024-29 to authorize expenditure of funds approved by 2024 capital budgets

Council approved the 2024 General Operating Budget and a combined General and Water/Wastewater Capital Budget. The decisions include the approval of a $109,961,836 tax levy and funding for various social and health services.

• Approved 2024 Gross Operating Expenses of $143,719,632 and a Tax Levy of $109,961,836 (9-2)
• Approved $14,008,425 share of the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board levy
• Approved $78,821 for the DNSSAB Healthy Communities Fund
• Approved $1,687,970 share of the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit levy
• Approved $50,000 for Clean, Green and Beautiful and $242,000 for Commissionaires and Security Services
• Adopted 2024 General Capital Budget of $56,489,045 and Water and Wastewater Capital Budget of $19,555,407 (10-0)
• Authorized $18,312,887 transfer from Operating Fund to Capital Fund
• Passed By-Law No. 2024-29 to authorize expenditure of 2024 Capital Budget funds

Council Meeting

Council will discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of condominium for an unaddressed property on Golf Club Road by Highland Woods Developments Inc. Other items include a road closure application for 392 Norwood Avenue, final approval of a condominium plan at 215 Ross Drive, renewal of the Municipal Accommodation Tax agreement, and amendments to the Purchasing By-Law. Public presentations on the 2024 operating budget and property taxes are also scheduled.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of condominium for Golf Club Road (unaddressed) by Highland Woods Developments Inc.
• Proposed road closure application for 392 Norwood Avenue
• Final approval of plan of condominium for 215 Ross Drive (Richardson)
• Municipal Accommodation Tax agreement renewal
• By-law to amend Purchasing By-Law No. 2013-200 (By-law No. 2024-26)

Council authorized the 2024 Canada Day celebrations at Waterfront Park and approved a road allowance sale at 392 Norwood Avenue. The board also passed an amendment to the Purchasing By-Law and appointed an Integrity Commissioner.

• Approved 2024 Canada Day celebrations and noise by-law exemption for Waterfront Park
• Approved sale of unopened road allowance at 392 Norwood Avenue to Mathew Blanchfield
• Authorized 5-year agreement renewal with Tourism North Bay for Municipal Accommodation Tax
• Approved Vacant Land Plan of Condominium for 215 Ross Drive
• Approved 15 tax adjustment applications totaling approximately $44,800
• Passed By-Law No. 2024-21 to appoint an Integrity Commissioner
• Approved amendment to Purchasing By-Law 2013-200
• Endorsed Greater Sudbury's motion to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will consider a draft recommendation on the 2024 Capital Budget and a report on the 2024 Capital Budget with a capital forecast for 2025 to 2033. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items to address. The meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mayor's Boardroom.

• Draft recommendation on capital budget (GG-2024-05)
• Report from Shannon Saucier on 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Forecast
• Appendix A: 2024 General Capital and Water and Wastewater Capital Budgets

The Special Committee provided direction to bring several 2024 budget reports forward to Council. This includes the general operating budget, the capital budget, and the city's shares of the Health Unit and DNSSAB budgets.

• Directed 2024 Operating Budget report to be brought to Council
• Directed DNSSAB 2024 Operating Budget report to be brought to Council
• Directed DNSSAB 2024 Healthy Community’s Fund report to be brought to Council
• Directed Health Unit 2024 Operating Budget report to be brought to Council
• Approved 2024 General and Water/Wastewater Capital Budget reports for Council (9-1)

Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will consider a draft recommendation on the 2024 Capital Budget and a capital forecast for 2025 to 2033. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items to address. The meeting is a special committee session scheduled for one hour.

• Draft recommendation on 2024 Capital Budget (GG-2024-05)
• Report from Shannon Saucier on 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Forecast Plan
• Attachments include 2024 General Capital and Water and Wastewater Capital Budgets

The committee discussed the 2024 Capital Budget and the 2025-2033 Capital Forecast Plan. The meeting included a closed session regarding a proposed land acquisition. No final decisions were recorded on the budget items.

• Approved adjournment in-camera for proposed land acquisition (Carried)
• Approved reconvening of the Budget Meeting at 6:19 p.m. (Carried)

Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will consider a draft recommendation on the 2024 Capital Budget and the 2025-2033 Capital Forecast Plan. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items to address.

• Draft recommendation on 2024 Capital Budget (GG-2024-05)
• 2024 Capital Budget with 2025-2033 forecast (CORP-2024-020)
• Appendix A: 2024 General Capital and Water and Wastewater Capital Budgets

The Special Committee discussed the 2024 Capital Budget and the 2025-2033 Capital Forecast Plan. No final decisions were made on the budget items.

• Directed 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Forecast Plan to remain on Committee

Committee Meeting

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Council Meeting

The agenda for the March 12, 2024 North Bay Council meeting consists entirely of embedded software interface elements and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, proposals, or public hearings are listed. The document is purely procedural boilerplate.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting is focused on the 2024 City of North Bay General Operating Budget. The General Government Committee will discuss a draft recommendation and reports on the budget, while the Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations Committees have no items to address.

• Draft recommendation on 2024 operating budget (GG-2023-15)
• Report from Laura Boissonneault dated February 23, 2024
• 2024 General Operating Budget report (RTC CORP 2024-015)
• 2024 Operating Budget Council report from February 25, 2024

The Special Committee reviewed a report on the General Operating Budget. Two councillors declared conflicts of interest regarding the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board budget. The committee directed that the budget item remain on the Committee for further discussion.

• Directed General Operating Budget item to remain on Committee
• Councillor Vrebosch declared conflict of interest (DNSSAB budget)
• Councillor Mitchell declared conflict of interest (DNSSAB funding)

Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will consider a draft recommendation and report on the 2024 City of North Bay General Operating Budget. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items to address.

• Draft Recommendation - Operating Budget (GG-2023-15)
• Report from Laura Boissonneault dated February 23, 2024 re: 2024 City of North Bay General Operating Budget
• RTC CORP 2024-015 - 2024 General Operating Budget
• 2024 Operating Budget Council Feb. 25 2024 RTC

The General Government Standing Committee approved the full implementation of recycling at city facilities and operations. A proposal for a phased-in recycling approach was defeated. Other budget items regarding transit fares and private entrance culverts remained on the committee.

• Phased-in recycling at City Facilities and Operations denied (3-7)
• Full implementation of recycling at City Facilities and Operations approved (9-1)
• Transit fare increase service level change tabled (Direction: Item to remain on Committee)
• Implementation of repairs to private entrance culverts service level change tabled (Direction: Item to remain on Committee)

Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will meet to discuss the 2024 City of North Bay General Operating Budget, based on a report from Laura Boissonneault dated February 23, 2024. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items to address.

• Discussion of 2024 General Operating Budget (GG-2023-15)

The Special Committee discussed several proposed service level changes for the 2024 Budget across Community Services, Fire Services, and Corporate Services. No final votes were recorded; the item remains with the Committee for further consideration.

• Direction given for General Operating Budget item to remain on Committee

Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will consider a draft recommendation and a report from Laura Boissonneault dated February 23, 2024, regarding the 2024 City of North Bay General Operating Budget. The Community Services Committee and the Infrastructure and Operations Committee have no items to address at this meeting.

• Draft Recommendation - Operating Budget (GG-2023-15)
• RTC CORP 2024-015 - 2024 General Operating Budget
• Appendix A - 2024 Operating Budget Council

The committee reviewed the General Operating Budget, specifically focusing on service level changes for the Community Services Business Unit. No final decisions were made on the proposed items.

• Direction given for Pickleball Court Fees and Short-Term Rental compliance software items to remain on Committee

Council Education Session

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Council Meeting

Council will consider two by-laws to rezone and designate a Site Plan Control Area on unaddressed lands on Premier Road (2412594 Ontario Limited). The agenda also includes reports on hybrid pickup truck procurement, PFAS environmental remediation, a condominium conversion policy review, and the 2024 Downtown Improvement Area budget. Public presentations are scheduled from Clean Green Beautiful North Bay, a taxpayer, and a West Ferris Community Centre representative.

• Rezoning and Site Plan Control Area for 2412594 Ontario Limited on Premier Road (unaddressed) — By-Laws 2024-16 and 2024-17
• Request for Quote 2024-05 for Hybrid Pickup Trucks (report CORP 2024-17)
• PFAS Environmental Remediation report (IO 2024-03)
• Condominium Conversion Policy Review (report CSBU 2024-01)
• 2024 Budget for the Board of Management for the Downtown Improvement Area (report CORP 2024-16)

Council authorized a significant contract increase for environmental remediation at the Jack Garland Airport and approved the sale of vacant city land. Other actions included approving the 2024 Downtown Improvement Area budget and purchasing two hybrid pickup trucks.

• Approved $8,080,540 total contract for PFAS Environmental Remediation at Jack Garland Airport
• Approved sale of vacant property (PIN 49166-0261) to Ontario Northland Transportation Commission
• Approved $160,038 budget for the Downtown Improvement Area with a $143,869 tax levy
• Approved $141,008.96 contract to Fraser Ford Sales Limited for two hybrid pickup trucks
• Recommitted Premier Road rezoning application to Community Services Committee for a supplementary report
• Referred Condominium Conversion Policy Review to Community Services Committee for a public meeting
• Passed resolution requesting Ontario undertake a social and economic prosperity review
• Passed resolution supporting stabilization of federal Reaching Home funding for DNSSAB

Committee Meeting

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Special Council Meeting

This special meeting of North Bay City Council includes a motion to reconsider a previous decision regarding the Community and Recreation Centre. The agenda also includes a notice of suspension of rules, a public meeting, and consideration of a confirmatory by-law.

• Motion for Reconsideration of Community and Recreation Centre
• Notice of Suspension of Rules
• Consideration of By-Law No. 2024-19 (Confirmatory By-Law)

City Council voted against a motion to reconsider the Community and Recreation Centre Update. The meeting was called specifically to hear this notice of reconsideration.

• Suspended rules to hear Notice of Reconsideration regarding Community and Recreation Centre Update (9-2)
• Motion to reconsider Community and Recreation Centre Update lost (2-9)
• Passed By-Law No. 2024-19 to confirm proceedings of the February 15, 2024 meeting

Council Meeting

Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 30, 32, and 34 Kenreta Drive, proposed by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of 1921281 Ontario Inc. A by-law to authorize a subsidy agreement with the Mattawa-Conservation Authority for the 2023-2024 operation of Laurentian Ski Hill Snowboarding Club Inc. is also up for a vote. Public presentations opposing the Kenreta Drive rezoning are scheduled.

• Zoning by-law amendment (By-law No. 2024-015) for 30, 32, 34 Kenreta Drive
• Subsidy agreement (By-law No. 2024-018) with NBMCA for Laurentian Ski Hill operation
• Public presentations by Carlo Berardi and Tim Bremner opposing the Kenreta Drive rezoning
• Annual Dionne Quints Museum presentation and budget request by Ed Valenti
• Armed Forces Appreciation Day 2024 proclamation and transit advertising contract award (RFQ 2023-94)

City Council approved a rezoning request for properties on Kenreta Drive and authorized a request for proposals for a new Community and Recreation Centre. The council also awarded contracts for transit advertising and city vehicles.

• Approved rezoning of 30, 32, 34 Kenreta Drive from R1 Sp.53 to R3 Sp. (Carried)
• Authorized RFP for Community and Recreation Centre with $60M target budget (9-2)
• Awarded 5-year transit advertising contract to 2601202 Ontario Ltd. o/a NTAAA (Carried)
• Awarded $225,508.60 contract to Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd. for 4 pickup trucks (Carried)
• Granted exclusive land use for 2024 Armed Forces Appreciation Day on June 19 (Carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2024-18 for Laurentian Ski Hill Snowboarding Club subsidy agreement (Carried)
• Resolved to encourage federal government to reinstate post graduate work permit program (Carried)

Committee Meeting

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• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed
• The agenda appears to be a template or placeholder with no substantive content

Special Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider a zoning by-law amendment application by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of 2412594 Ontario Limited for an unaddressed property on Premier Road. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address.

• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBLA-2412594 Ontario Limited on Premier Road (unaddressed)
• Report CS 2024-02 from Peter Carello dated January 25, 2024

The Community Services Committee heard public presentations regarding a proposed zoning by-law amendment for a fourplex on Premier Road. Residents expressed concerns over infrastructure, road safety, and neighborhood density. The committee directed that the report be brought forward to Council.

• Directed Committee Report on Premier Road rezoning application to be brought forward to Council

Council Meeting

Council will consider the 2024 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget and set corresponding rates and user fees. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including those for interim taxes, water/wastewater rates, and amendments to the waste management and purchasing by-laws. A motion to investigate the future of the West Ferris 'Sam Jacks' Arena is also on the agenda.

• 2024 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget and calculated rates
• By-law to establish 2024 water and wastewater rates (By-law 2024-09)
• By-laws to levy and adjust interim taxes for 2024 (By-laws 2024-07 and 2024-08)
• Rezoning and draft plan of subdivision for 930018 Ontario Inc. on Larocque Road
• Motion to investigate the future of West Ferris 'Sam Jacks' Arena

North Bay City Council approved the 2024 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget at a net $26,230,092, with a recorded vote of 8 yeas and no nays. Council also approved 2024 water and wastewater calculated rates, waste management and user fee amendments, and a rezoning plus draft plan of subdivision for 16 lots on an unaddressed Larocque Road property. Council authorized a Building Condition Assessment for the West Ferris "Sam Jacks" Arena and referred that motion to the Community Services Committee. Council also approved preliminary 2024 capital funding allotments of up to $10,016,800 (general) and $6,825,200 (water/wastewater), and passed several by-laws.

• Approved 2024 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget of $26,230,092 (8-0 recorded vote)
• Approved 2024 Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates on a 45% fixed/55% variable basis, effective January 1, 2024
• Authorized City Clerk to amend Waste Management User Fee By-Law 2010-108
• Authorized City Clerk to amend User Fee By-Law 2023-02
• Approved rezoning of unaddressed Larocque Road property from Residential Holding to Residential Third Density and gave draft approval to a 16-lot plan of subdivision (File No. 48T-23101)
• Permitted a fireworks display for Le Carnaval des Compagnons on February 4, 2024 at Queen Street between Amelia Park and Amelia Beach Road
• Approved preliminary 2024 capital funding allotments of up to $10,016,800 (general) and $6,825,200 (water/wastewater)
• Authorized a Building Condition Assessment for West Ferris "Sam Jacks" Arena and referred the motion to the Community Services Committee

Committee Meeting

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Special Committee Meeting

The Special Committee Meeting held public hearings under the Planning Act for two proposed zoning by-law amendments: one for an unaddressed lot on Larocque Road and another for 30, 32, and 34 Kenreta Drive. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee and General Government Committee had no items addressed. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council is meeting to consider several financial by-laws, including the 2024 interim tax rate and temporary borrowing, along with reports from the Integrity Commissioner and a motion to establish an ad hoc committee on ethical standards. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, correspondence, and a confirmatory by-law.

• 2024 Interim Tax Rate By-Law and adjustments to interim taxes
• 2024 Temporary Borrowing By-Law
• Integrity Commissioner Report - Burton v. Inch
• RFP 2023-87 for Integrity Commissioner services
• Motion to establish Ad Hoc Committee on ethical standards

Council approved the sale of city-owned vacant land to Fitzgerald Holdings Limited and passed the corresponding by-law. The city also appointed a new Integrity Commissioner and authorized 2024 interim tax and borrowing by-laws.

• Approved sale of vacant land on McIntyre Street West to Fitzgerald Holdings Limited
• Appointed Guy Giorno as Integrity Commissioner for a five-year term
• Authorized by-laws for 2024 interim tax rates, taxes, and charges
• Authorized Treasurer to borrow funds temporarily for 2024 expenses
• Accepted recommendations from the Long-Term Financial Plan Committee
• Denied motion to recommit lottery and accommodation tax policies to committee (3-8)
• Adopted public meeting minutes from Nov 9, Dec 12, and Dec 20, 2023

Committee Meeting

The agenda for the January 16, 2024, North Bay committee meeting consists solely of procedural elements with no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable matters are listed.

Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will hold a public meeting to consider three items: waste diversion user fees, a user fee by-law, and 2024 preliminary water and wastewater calculated rates. The Community Services and Infrastructure & Operations committees have no items on their agendas.

North Bay's Special Committee held three public meetings under the Municipal Act on proposed user-fee and water/wastewater rate changes. No members of the public made presentations for or against any of the amendments. For each item, the committee directed that the report be brought forward to Council; no fee amounts or rates were decided at this meeting.

• Directed GG-2024-02 waste management by-law user fee report to Council
• Directed GG-2024-03 user fees by-law report to Council
• Directed GG-2024-01 2024 preliminary water and wastewater calculated rates report to Council
• Community Services Committee: no items addressed
• Infrastructure and Operations Committee: no items addressed

Special Committee Meeting

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Special Committee Meeting

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Special Committee Meeting

The Infrastructure and Operations Committee and the General Government Committee will meet jointly to discuss and potentially recommend the 2024 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget and the 2024 Preliminary Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates. The Community Services Committee has no items to address. The meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Mayor's Boardroom at City Hall.

• Draft recommendation on 2024 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget (IO 2024-01)
• 2024 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget report (CORP-2024-002)
• Draft recommendation on 2024 Preliminary Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates (GG 2024-01)
• Appendix A: 2024 Preliminary Water Wastewater Rates
• Appendix B: Residential and ICI Sample Invoices

The Infrastructure and Operations Committee directed the 2024 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget to be brought forward to Council. The General Government Committee directed the 2024 Preliminary Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates to remain on committee.

• Directed 2024 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget to be brought forward to Council
• Directed 2024 Preliminary Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates to remain on committee