Thunder Bay District public meetings in 2021

City Council

This City Council agenda for December 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely made up of system-generated placeholders and interface labels from the eSCRIBE software, with no actual decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

City Council confirmed the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, adopted Committee of the Whole minutes, and received ward meeting minutes. The only substantive item, a resolution to create a city-operated tree nursery, was deferred to January 10, 2022. Council also ratified two resolutions from Committee of the Whole, including an ATU bargaining matter and a Pool 6 site enhancement funding request, and passed by-laws amending acting mayor appointments and confirming proceedings.

• Deferred tree nursery resolution to January 10, 2022
• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes (Dec 6 and Dec 13)
• Received ward meeting minutes (Westfort, McKellar, Red River)
• Ratified ATU bargaining resolution (Report 2021CLS.043)
• Ratified Pool 6 Site Enhancement funding request
• Passed BL 96/2021 amending Acting Mayors by-law
• Passed BL 92/2021 confirming proceedings

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be a routine Committee of the Whole session with no substantive business specified.

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 interim tax levy at 50% of the 2021 final tax obligation, with due dates of March 2 and May 4, and a 1.25% penalty and interest rate. It also endorsed the Corporate Digital Strategy, approved a revised Tbaytel Dividend Policy, and approved strategies to address homelessness and poverty. Several appointments were made, including to the EarthCare Advisory Committee and the CEDC.

• Approved 2022 interim tax levy at 50% of 2021 obligation, due March 2 and May 4 (carried)
• Endorsed Corporate Digital Strategy to guide IT investment (carried)
• Approved revised Tbaytel Dividend Policy with fixed, performance, and special dividends (carried)
• Approved strategies for reducing homelessness and poverty (carried)
• Appointed Shannon Costigan and Courtney Strutt to EarthCare Advisory Committee (carried)
• Appointed Barry Streib to second term on CEDC (carried)
• Approved City Manager goals for 2022 (carried)
• Approved ATU Local 966 Memorandum of Settlement (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved several recommendations, including declaring surplus properties on Alice Avenue and Francis Street for sale, reappointing Gary Armstrong and Jonathon Weber to the Synergy North Board, extending draft plan approval for Gemstone Estates Stage 4B, and directing $100,000 for Strategic Core Areas grants and $180,000 for the Parkdale Growth Area Secondary Plan Study. All votes were carried unanimously. The committee also scheduled a closed session for December 20, 2021.

• Approved surplus property declarations and sales on Alice Avenue, Francis Street, and Armstrong (carried)
• Reappointed Gary Armstrong and Jonathon Weber to Synergy North Board for 3-year terms (carried)
• Extended draft plan approval for Gemstone Estates Stage 4B to January 19, 2024 (carried)
• Approved $100,000 for Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan grants (carried)
• Directed $180,000 for Parkdale Growth Area Secondary Plan Study in 2022 budget (carried)
• Approved Community Safety & Well-Being Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (carried)
• Changed report back dates for Clean Green & Beautiful Policy and by-law reviews (carried)
• Scheduled closed session for December 20, 2021 (carried)

City Council

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Council approved four borrowing by-laws totaling $14,501,578.74 for capital works, amended the Acting Mayor appointments for January and February 2022, and passed a by-law restricting heavy traffic on certain highways. All motions and by-laws were carried as presented.

• Approved borrowing of $3,674,984.44 (BL 87/2021) for capital works.
• Approved borrowing of $4,199,996.14 (BL 88/2021) for capital works.
• Approved borrowing of $5,726,598.16 (BL 89/2021) for capital works.
• Approved borrowing of $900,000 (BL 90/2021) for capital works.
• Approved by-law BL 93/2021 amending heavy traffic restrictions over 10,000 kg.
• Approved by-law BL 95/2021 updating municipal enforcement officer appointments.
• Amended By-law 69/2021 to appoint Councillor Ruberto as Acting Mayor for January 2022 and Councillor McKinnon for February 2022.
• Confirmed minutes of previous Council and Committee of the Whole meetings.

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended Council approve a revised concept plan for Dease Park redevelopment, including a skate park/urban plaza for the former Dease Pool site, and proceed with detailed design. It also recommended conducting traffic calming pilot studies on Dease Street and reporting back by Q4 2022. The recommendation was carried.

• Carried: Recommend Council approve Asset Management Plan: Phase One in principle.
• Carried: Recommend Council approve local improvement projects on Alloy Drive and Miles Street for 2022 capital budget.
• Carried: Recommend Council approve changes to Private Lead Water Service Replacement financial assistance, increasing max loan to $5,000 and adding $1,000 grants.
• Lost: Motion to implement a City-operated tree nursery producing 50% of annual tree plant needs.
• Carried: Recommend Council approve Pool 6 infrastructure improvements for cruise ship dockings, funded up to $740,000.
• Carried: Recommend Council refer Centennial Park wayfinding signage funding to 2022 budget.
• Carried: Recommend Council direct Administration to explore school bus stop arm camera program and report by September 12, 2022.
• Carried: Recommend Council adopt Transit Fare Strategy 2022-2026 and report on Affordable Monthly Bus Pass by Q4 2022.

City Council

This City Council agenda for November 22, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no substantive information about what the council will be discussing or deciding at this meeting.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on November 22, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

The Committee of the Whole approved writing off uncollectible accounts totaling $8,820.45 for general accounts and $389.38 for municipal child care, with by-laws to be presented for ratification. It also carried an amended motion directing the City Manager to connect with TBDSSAB's CEO and inviting TBDSSAB's CEO and Chair to present on housing challenges, after a paragraph on Landlord and Tenant Act advocacy was lost. The Committee received the Corporate Digital Strategy as a first report for consideration on December 20, 2021, and ratified closed-session directions on human resources and a Lakehead University contract matter.

• Approved writing off uncollectible accounts: $8,820.45 (general) and $389.38 (municipal child care), with by-laws for ratification.
• Carried amended motion: City Manager to connect with TBDSSAB CEO William Bradica; TBDSSAB CEO and Chair invited to present on housing challenges.
• Lost paragraph on advocating for Landlord and Tenant Act changes (paragraph 1 of original motion).
• Received Corporate Digital Strategy (Report R 160/2021) as a first report, to be considered December 20, 2021.
• Ratified closed-session direction on Human Resources Matter (ATU) (Report 2021CLS.040).
• Ratified closed-session direction on Contract Related Matter with Lakehead University (Report 2021CLS.038).
• Scheduled a Closed Session for December 6, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. for security, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and negotiations matters.
• Received minutes from Anti-Racism & Respect Advisory Committee, Crime Prevention Council, Official Recognition Committee, and Police Services Board for information.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on November 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The provided text is largely empty of substantive content.

The Committee of the Whole referred the request for the City of Thunder Bay to join the Thunder Bay Living Wage Campaign to Administration, with a report due by January 24, 2022. It also referred a deputation on partially-serviced subdivisions to Administration for review, with a report due by February 14, 2022. The committee approved the appointment of Acting Mayors for 2021-2022 and directed the Fire Chief to review the Open Air Burning Policy.

• Referred living wage campaign request to Administration, report due Jan 24, 2022 (carried)
• Referred partial servicing deputation to Administration, report due Feb 14, 2022 (carried)
• Approved Acting Mayor appointments for Dec 2021-Nov 2022 (carried)
• Directed Fire Chief to review Open Air Burning Policy, report due Aug 22, 2022 (carried)
• Approved grant applications for Victoriaville Centre Demolition and Victoria Avenue Reconstruction (carried)
• Requested update on Designated Truck Route by-law, report due Jan 24, 2022 (carried)
• Changed report date for Temporary Street Closures for Special Events to March 7, 2022 (carried)
• Scheduled closed session for Nov 22, 2021 (carried)

City Council (Public Meeting)

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District City Council public meeting on November 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 463 Hodder Avenue from C2 to MU1-H (Mixed Use Zone One - Holding), allowing a food store and up to four apartment units with reduced lot and yard requirements, subject to a Record of Site Condition. A separate application to rezone 2129 Arthur Street East for a dental clinic was denied, as administration found it inconsistent with the Official Plan. A motion to refer that application back for an alternate resolution was lost.

• Approved rezoning of 463 Hodder Avenue to MU1-H with conditions (carried)
• Denied zoning change for dental clinic at 2129 Arthur Street East (carried)
• Lost motion to refer 2129 Arthur Street East application back to administration
• Passed By-law BL 73/2021 designating 463 Hodder Avenue as Site Plan Control area
• Passed By-law BL 74/2021 amending zoning for 463 Hodder Avenue

City Council

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City Council adopted the October 25 and November 1 Committee of the Whole minutes, including a directive for Administration to report on options and costs for a Heritage Tax Incentive Program by April 25, 2022. An amendment to include a foundation for heritage property donations was lost. Council also passed by-laws adopting records authority schedules (BL 79/2021) and amending the Emergency Management Program by-law (BL 81/2021).

• Adopted November 1, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Adopted October 25, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes, including Heritage Tax Incentive Program report directive
• Lost amendment to add foundation for heritage property donations
• Passed BL 79/2021 adopting records authority schedules
• Passed BL 81/2021 amending Emergency Management Program by-law
• Passed BL 78/2021 confirming by-law

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved the purchase of three tandem trucks with sanders, plows, and wings from Maxim Truck and Trailer for $1,094,495.40 (inclusive of HST). It also allocated $8,300 in COVID-19 emergency funding to two arts organizations, and directed staff to report on arena safety netting options by January 2022. Several items were deferred, including a report on Prince Arthur's Landing and a shopping cart by-law.

• Approved tender for three tandem trucks to Maxim Truck and Trailer, $1,094,495.40 (carried)
• Allocated $8,300 CYCFP COVID-19 emergency funding to Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra and Community Arts & Heritage Education Project (carried)
• Directed report on protective netting for indoor arenas by end of January 2022 (carried)
• Deferred Prince Arthur's Landing Phase 1 update from Dec 6, 2021 to Feb 7, 2022 (carried)
• Changed report back date for Abandoned Shopping Carts By-law to Nov 22, 2021 (carried)
• Scheduled closed session for Nov 15, 2021 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on November 1, 2021. The agenda contains no listed items, reports, or decisions, only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders.

The Committee of the Whole approved several recommendations, including amending a by-law to restrict heavy trucks (over 10,000 kg) on East Avenue and Market Street, and endorsing the Cities Race to Zero climate campaign with a pledge to cut emissions 55% by 2030. It also approved amendments to the Emergency Plan By-law, an ICIP funding agreement, and directed staff to report on homelessness and poverty strategies. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved weight restrictions on East Avenue and Market Street (carried)
• Approved amendments to Emergency Plan By-law (carried)
• Approved ICIP COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream agreement (carried)
• Approved joining Cities Race to Zero campaign (carried)
• Directed report on homelessness and poverty strategy options (carried)
• Extended wayfinding signage report deadline to Dec 6, 2021 (carried)

City Council

The agenda for the October 25, 2021 City Council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

City Council passed three by-laws, including a new Emergency Management Program and Plan (BL 76/2021) and a deeming by-law for 70 Regent Street (BL 75/2021). A motion to direct administration to proceed with Option 3 from Report R 126/2020 on the composition of City Council was lost.

• Adopted by-law BL 76/2021 establishing an Emergency Management Program and Plan
• Adopted by-law BL 75/2021 deeming a lot at 70 Regent Street not registered
• Adopted by-law BL 70/2021 amending the Corporate Policy Manual
• Adopted confirming by-law BL 71/2021
• Motion to direct administration on Option 3 for council composition (Report R 126/2020) lost

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on October 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The Committee of the Whole approved tax cancellations/refunds totaling $159,448.80, updated the Police Capital Projects Reserve Fund to allow capital use for Thunder Bay Police Services, and approved reducing council appointments to committees. A motion to automatically redirect police budget surpluses to the reserve fund was lost. The committee also directed a report on a Heritage Tax Incentive Program and extended the fireworks bylaw report deadline.

• Approved tax cancellations/refunds of $82,624.64 under Section 357 (carried)
• Approved tax reductions/refunds of $76,824.16 under Section 358 (carried)
• Updated Police Capital Projects Reserve Fund to allow capital use for police services (carried)
• Lost motion to auto-redirect police budget surpluses to reserve fund (lost)
• Approved reducing council appointments to committees and outside boards (carried)
• Directed report on Heritage Tax Incentive Program options by April 25, 2022 (carried)
• Extended fireworks bylaw report deadline to November 22, 2021 (carried)
• Scheduled closed session for November 1, 2021 (carried)

City Council (Public Meeting)

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City Council held a public meeting and approved a zoning by-law amendment to allow a motor vehicle sales and rental establishment at 1150 Central Avenue, while excluding outdoor display from front yards. The amendment was carried and the corresponding by-law (BL 72/2021) was passed.

• Approved zoning amendment to add motor vehicle sales/rental as permitted use at 1150 Central Ave (carried)
• Excluded outdoor display for motor vehicle sales/rental from front yards and landscaped open space (carried)
• Passed By-law BL 72/2021 to amend Zoning By-law 100-2010 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no substantive content for residents.

The Committee of the Whole approved a transition for Synergy North Corporation from a Rate Minimization to a Rate of Return model, including a $10 million principal payment in late 2023. A motion to proceed with divesting the Victoriaville and Waterfront parking structures was lost. The committee also approved several property-related items and board appointments.

• Approved transition to Rate of Return model for Synergy North (carried)
• Approved purchase of 900 Walsh Street for Solid Waste and Recycling (carried)
• Approved Appropriation No. 26 for Victoriaville demolition and Victoria Avenue reconstruction design (carried)
• Directed consultations on first draft of new Zoning By-law (carried)
• Approved deeming by-law for Lot 37, Plan 1689 (70 Regent St) (carried)
• Approved repeal of two emergency management by-laws (carried)
• Motion to divest Victoriaville and Waterfront parking structures lost
• Appointed Councillor Kristen Oliver to NOMA (carried)

City Council

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City Council ratified two resolutions from Committee of the Whole: an extension of the Edward Street Reconstruction contract value (Report R 127/2021) and a supporting resolution for the Pool 6 Site Enhancement Project's Enhance Your Community Stream Fund application. Both were carried. A notice of motion to rescind a previous decision on the composition of City Council was introduced for debate at the October 25 meeting.

• Ratified Contract 5, 2021 - Edward Street Reconstruction – Extension of Contract Value (Report R 127/2021)
• Ratified Pool 6 Site Enhancement Project - Request for Supporting Resolution for Enhance Your Community Stream Fund
• Introduced Notice of Motion to Rescind Report R 126/2020 Composition of City Council for debate on October 25, 2021

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on 2021-10-04 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Committee of the Whole approved several recommendations, including expanding the municipal recycling program to include plastics No. 3-7 effective May 1, 2022, and adopting a long-term investment strategy for Fort William Gardens with $400,000 added to the 2022 capital budget. It also approved an extension of the Edward Street Reconstruction contract value, a tender for two new refuse trucks, and support for a $1.36 million Pool 6 Site Enhancement Project application. A motion to refer the Fort William Gardens strategy for further consultation was lost.

• Approved recycling program expansion to include plastics No. 3-7 effective May 1, 2022
• Approved Fort William Gardens long-term investment strategy with $400,000 for 2022 capital budget
• Approved Edward Street Reconstruction contract extension (Appropriation No. 24)
• Awarded tender for two tandem trucks with sideload refuse packers to FST Canada Inc. for $830,034.25
• Supported $1.36 million Pool 6 Site Enhancement Project and application to NOHFC and FedNor
• Lost motion to refer Fort William Gardens strategy for consultation with user groups and citizens

City Council

The meeting was largely procedural, confirming previous minutes and adopting committee reports. The only substantive decision was ratifying a resolution from Committee of the Whole regarding spectator capacity limits at a satellite indoor ice rink, which required a two-thirds vote and was carried.

• Ratified satellite indoor ice rink spectator capacity limits (carried)
• Confirmed minutes of September 13 and September 20, 2021 Council meetings
• Adopted minutes of September 13 and September 20, 2021 Committee of the Whole meetings
• Adopted minutes of September 21, 2021 Committee of the Whole Closed Session
• Passed confirming by-law BL 67/2021

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion to increase spectator capacity limits at five indoor ice rinks to 50% of usual seating, as permitted under Ontario Regulation 364/20. A referral to Administration for financial and staffing analysis was lost twice. The decision will be presented to City Council for ratification.

• Approved increased spectator capacity at Port Arthur Arena (308), Current River Arena (155), Delaney Arena (110), Neebing Arena (94), Grandview (102) (carried)
• Lost referral to Administration for financial and staffing resource requirements for increased capacity (lost, re-vote lost)
• Removed Outstanding Item 2015-037-ADM Thunder Bay Event and Convention Centre from outstanding list (carried)
• Removed Outstanding Item 2017-010 Waterfront District BIA Tourism Designation from outstanding list (carried)
• Referred Outstanding Items 2012-004-CS and 2015-034-CS to Waterfront Development Committee (carried)
• Removed Outstanding Item 2019-004 Cultural Awareness and Walk-a-Mile Training from outstanding list (carried)
• Amended report back dates for multiple outstanding list items (carried)

City Council (Public Meeting)

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Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for vacant lands on Dease Street, rezoning them from Major Institutional (MI) to Mixed Use Zone 2 (MU2) to permit apartment dwellings. The decision includes reduced parking, additional permitted uses, and adjusted lot area requirements. The corresponding by-law, BL 66/2021, was introduced and carried.

• Approved zoning amendment for Dease Street lands (Report R118/2021), rezoning from MI to MU2 (carried)
• Reduced parking requirement to 1 space per dwelling unit for apartment dwellings
• Added personal services, community centre, mixed use building, cultural facility, medical office, recreation facility, research and development centre, and residential care facility 3 to permitted uses
• Set landscaping requirement at 20% of lot area with a 3.0m strip along street lines
• Permitted maximum of 3 driveways, with no street line having more than 2
• Reduced lot area for apartment dwellings to 660.0m² for up to 4 units and 75.0m² per additional unit
• Introduced and carried By-law BL 66/2021 to amend Zoning By-law 100-2010

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on 2021-09-20 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion to proceed with divesting the Victoriaville and Waterfront Parking Structures, as outlined in Report 94/2021. A deferral motion to postpone the decision to October 18, 2021 was initially lost, but a re-vote on the same deferral motion was carried, meaning the divestment decision is deferred to the October 18 meeting. The Committee also approved the purchase of new defibrillators and cardiac monitors for $1,347,398.99, and directed administration to draft a new by-law on abandoned shopping carts.

• Approved $1,347,398.99 purchase of 50 LifePak 15 monitors, 24 CR2 AEDs, 25 Lucas devices (carried)
• Approved motion to divest Victoriaville and Waterfront Parking Structures (carried)
• Deferral of parking structure divestment motion to October 18, 2021 (carried on re-vote)
• Approved new by-law requiring shopping cart identification and recovery plans (carried)
• Approved work plan for review of enforcement by-laws (carried)
• Referred Kyla Moore's yard maintenance by-law deputation to administration (carried)
• Approved resolution supporting National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (carried)
• Approved closed session meetings for September 21 and 27, 2021 (carried)

City Council

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City Council confirmed the agenda and minutes from the August 23, 2021 meeting, and adopted the Committee of the Whole minutes. Council ratified four resolutions from the earlier Committee of the Whole meeting, including board appointments, a human resources matter, a Centennial Botanical Conservatory funding request, and an amended mandatory COVID-19 vaccine disclosure policy. Council also passed by-law BL 64/2021 amending traffic regulations and the confirming by-law BL 65/2021. The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.

• Confirmed the September 13, 2021 agenda as printed
• Confirmed the minutes of the August 23, 2021 City Council meeting
• Adopted the minutes of the August 23, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Received the minutes of Northwood Ward Meeting 01-2021 held March 24, 2021
• Ratified four resolutions: Board Appointments, Human Resources Matter (Report 2021CLS.029), Centennial Botanical Conservatory funding request, and Amended Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Disclosure Policy (Report R 119/2021)
• Passed by-law BL 64/2021 amending traffic regulations (schedules for parking, speed limits, stop/yield intersections, one-way streets, pedestrian crossovers)
• Passed confirming by-law BL 65/2021 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Disclosure Policy, with an amended definition of covered individuals to include all City employees, students, volunteers, and Council members, as well as contractors identified in provincial directives. The committee also approved a memorandum of settlement with IBEW Local 339, supported a $7.1M application for the Centennial Botanical Conservatory renewal, and increased Synergy North board compensation. A motion to refer the Thunder Bay River Wave Project to administration was lost, as was a motion to review mandatory residential solid waste containers.

• Approved Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Disclosure Policy with amended covered individuals definition (carried)
• Approved IBEW Local 339 memorandum of settlement (carried)
• Supported $7.1M Centennial Botanical Conservatory renewal and NOHFC application (carried)
• Increased Synergy North board stipends and meeting fees (carried)
• Approved tactile walking indicators pilot project (carried)
• Lost motion to refer Thunder Bay River Wave Project to administration
• Lost motion to review mandatory residential solid waste containers
• Received Synergy North rate model report as first report (carried)

City Council

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The council confirmed the agenda and previous minutes, adopted the August 9 Committee of the Whole minutes, and ratified a resolution on Boulevard Lake Dam rehabilitation costs. It passed five by-laws: closing lanes at 1311 Neebing Avenue and 107 Matthews Street, closing an unnamed road allowance, and designating site plan control areas at 57 & 59 Court Street South and 1001 Frederica Street West. A confirming by-law was also passed. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine administrative items.

• Confirmed agenda and minutes of August 9, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Adopted August 9, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (carried)
• Ratified resolution on Boulevard Lake Dam Rehabilitation Costs (carried)
• Passed by-law BL 53/2021 closing lane at 1311 Neebing Avenue (carried)
• Passed by-law BL 54/2021 closing lane at 107 Matthews Street (carried)
• Passed by-law BL 55/2021 closing unnamed road allowance (carried)
• Passed by-law BL 58/2021 designating site plan control at 57 & 59 Court Street South (carried)
• Passed by-law BL 60/2021 designating site plan control at 1001 Frederica Street West (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved additional funding for the Boulevard Lake Dam rehabilitation project, covering construction and engineering costs up to the maximum values in Report R 109/2021. The committee also approved the amended Work Life Initiatives Policy, including a pilot Work from Home program with an update due by June 27, 2022. Ward and Town Hall meetings will continue virtually until January 2022, and administration will report on vaccination policies by September 13, 2021.

• Approved additional funding for Boulevard Lake Dam rehabilitation (Report R 109/2021)
• Approved amended Work Life Initiatives Policy with Work from Home pilot (Report R 112/2021)
• Extended virtual Ward and Town Hall meetings until January 2022 (Report R 111/2021)
• Directed report on vaccination policies by September 13, 2021
• Deferred Dease Pool site report to December 6, 2021
• Appointed Michael Larizza to Thunder Bay Community Foundation Board
• Affirmed commitment to ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and safety program
• Scheduled closed session for September 13, 2021

City Council

City Council confirmed the agenda, adopted minutes from previous meetings, and passed two by-laws: BL 51/2021, which governs council and committee proceedings and repeals By-law 128-2012, and BL 61/2021, which amends the user fee by-law. A confirming by-law (BL 57/2021) was also passed. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Confirmed agenda for August 9, 2021 (carried)
• Confirmed minutes of July 26, 2021 City Council meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 26, 2021 Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Received minutes of Mayor's Town Hall Meeting 01-2021 held May 19, 2021 (carried)
• Passed BL 51/2021, a by-law to govern council proceedings and repeal By-law 128-2012 (carried)
• Passed BL 61/2021, amending the user fee by-law (By-law 028-2007) (carried)
• Passed BL 57/2021, confirming the proceedings of the August 9, 2021 meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended establishing 40km/h speed zones on Lillie and River Streets, awarded contracts for a motor grader and six transit buses, and directed reports on trail standards, Boulevard Dam power, Arthur Street speeds, and tree production. It also removed several long-standing outstanding items and scheduled a closed session.

• Approved 40km/h speed zones on Lillie Street and River Street (carried)
• Approved $367,250 contract for motor grader with snow wing to Brandt Tractor (carried)
• Approved $1,462,554.48 for two conventional buses to Nova Bus and $885,472.61 for four specialized buses to Creative Carriage (carried)
• Directed report on trail/walking path safety standard by March 7, 2022 (carried)
• Directed report on Boulevard Dam power feasibility by March 7, 2022 (carried)
• Directed report on Arthur Street speed limits west of Parkdale to city limits by Dec 6, 2021 (carried)
• Directed report on orchard and tree growing feasibility by Dec 20, 2021 (carried)
• Removed five outstanding items from list (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved a 2022 budget direction targeting a municipal tax levy increase of no more than 2.25%, after amending the original 2.75% target. The committee also approved several other items, including expanding ambulance hours, recognizing September 30 as a paid holiday, and denouncing conversion therapy. All recommendations are subject to ratification by City Council.

• Approved 2022 budget direction with 2.25% tax levy cap (amended from 2.75%)
• Approved expansion of 4,600 ambulance hours in Thunder Bay effective July 1, 2021
• Approved Phase I of Superior North EMS organizational redesign
• Approved recognizing September 30 as paid statutory holiday for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Approved motion denouncing conversion therapy and supporting Bill C-6
• Approved amended Credit and Collection Policy
• Approved appointment of BDO Canada LLP as municipal auditors for 2021-2025
• Approved up to $125,000 in grant funding for Digital Strategy development

City Council

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The July 26, 2021 City Council meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions. Council confirmed the agenda, adopted minutes from the July 19 meeting, received ward meeting minutes, and passed a confirming by-law (BL 56/2021) to formalize the meeting's proceedings. The meeting adjourned shortly after opening.

• Confirmed the July 26, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the July 19, 2021 City Council meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the July 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting (carried)
• Received minutes of Current River Ward Meeting No. 01 held March 3, 2021 (carried)
• Passed confirming by-law BL 56/2021 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on July 19, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The text is entirely technical placeholders from the eSCRIBE software interface.

The Committee of the Whole awarded Contract 15, 2021 for Island Drive resurfacing and waterfront trail work to Bruno's Contracting Ltd. for $666,757.07 (inclusive of HST), the lowest tender. The committee also approved several motions, including directing administration to plan traffic light synchronization over four years, approving the Waterfront Development Committee's terms of reference, and providing an in-kind donation up to $30,000 for the Wake the Giant concert. A motion to add gates to the marina pedestrian overpass was lost, as was a deferral motion for the Waterfront Development Committee.

• Awarded Contract 15, 2021 (Island Drive resurfacing & waterfront trail) to Bruno's Contracting Ltd. for $666,757.07 (carried)
• Directed administration to continue traffic light synchronization planning and include funds in 2022-2025 capital budgets (carried)
• Approved Waterfront Development Committee terms of reference and directed recruitment (carried)
• Approved in-kind donation up to $30,000 for Wake the Giant concert (carried)
• Scheduled a closed session for July 26, 2021 (carried)
• Lost motion to add gates to marina pedestrian overpass (lost)
• Lost deferral motion for Waterfront Development Committee (lost)
• Received EarthCare Annual Report 2020 for information

City Council

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The City Council confirmed the agenda and the minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting, and adopted the Committee of the Whole minutes. It passed By-law BL 50/2021, amending traffic regulations regarding traffic signals, and By-law BL 52/2021, confirming the proceedings of this meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:39 p.m.

• Confirmed the July 19, 2021 agenda as printed.
• Confirmed the minutes of the June 28, 2021 City Council meeting.
• Adopted the minutes of the June 28, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting.
• Passed By-law BL 50/2021, amending traffic signal regulations.
• Passed By-law BL 52/2021, confirming the proceedings of the meeting.

City Council

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Council ratified three resolutions from Committee of the Whole: surplus real property declaration, Community Safety & Well-Being Plan, and Annual Report Responding to Seven Youth Inquest. It passed four by-laws: closing a lane near 904 Memorial Avenue, naming part of Red Pine Way, amending zoning for 1535 & 1545 Golf Links Road, and adopting the Video Surveillance Policy. A confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings was also passed.

• Ratified surplus real property declaration 2021CLS.015
• Ratified Community Safety & Well-Being Plan R 80/2021
• Ratified Annual Report Responding to Seven Youth Inquest R 79/2021
• Passed BL 30/2021 closing lane between 11th Avenue and Gorham Street
• Passed BL 42/2021 establishing and naming part of Red Pine Way
• Passed BL 45/2021 amending zoning by-law for 1535 & 1545 Golf Links Road
• Passed BL 48/2021 adopting Video Surveillance Policy No. 09-02-05
• Passed BL 47/2021 confirming June 28, 2021 council proceedings

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved declaring several properties and easement interests surplus, including selling lane portions to abutting owners and granting an easement to Enbridge Gas. It also approved a 2.5% general wage increase for non-affiliated employees effective January 1, 2021, and endorsed the Thunder Bay Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021-2025. The committee also approved a draft plan of subdivision for 1535 & 1545 Golf Links Road, creating three lots and a new street named Gabriella Court.

• Approved surplus property declarations and dispositions, including sale of lane portions to abutting owners and an easement to Enbridge Gas Inc.
• Approved a 2.5% general wage increase for all Non-Affiliated Employees effective January 1, 2021.
• Approved the Thunder Bay Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021-2025, to be forwarded to the Solicitor General.
• Approved draft plan of subdivision for 1535 & 1545 Golf Links Road, creating three lots, one block, and one new street (Gabriella Court).
• Approved the Memorandum of Settlement with UFCW Local 175.
• Approved the Terms of Reference for the Heritage Advisory Committee.
• Approved the Fifth Annual Report Responding to Seven Youth Inquest for submission to the Ontario Chief Coroner.
• Approved participation in the lignin asphalt trial with a maximum contribution of $55,000.

City Council (Public Meeting)

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Council held a public meeting and approved, in principle, a zoning by-law amendment for 1535 & 1545 Golf Links Road, tied to a draft plan of subdivision. The amendment allows office use, adjusts lot regulations, and removes a privacy screen requirement, subject to the subdivision receiving draft approval. No decision on the subdivision itself was made, as it will be considered on June 28, 2021.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 1535 & 1545 Golf Links Rd (carried)
• Added OFFICE as permitted use on Property Locations 1, 2, 3, max 500m2 GFA
• Set minimum exterior side yard to 6.4m for Property Location 1
• Required privacy screen along north rear lot line for Property Locations 1 and 2
• Removed privacy screen requirement for Property Location 3
• Deleted existing privacy screen restriction in Subparagraph 166(2)f)
• Condition: subdivision draft approval required before by-law passage

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved several recommendations, including awarding a $796,883 contract to Crestline Coach Ltd. for five new emergency vehicles, extending draft plan approval for a subdivision, and updating the fireworks by-law. It also approved an Expression of Interest process for a multi-use indoor sports facility and awarded contracts for sewer/watermain and landfill leachate improvements. A motion to implement a red light camera program was lost.

• Approved awarding the purchase of five new emergency vehicles to Crestline Coach Ltd. for $796,883 plus HST.
• Approved extending draft plan approval (58T-17501) for 3053/3125 20th Side Road to June 30, 2024.
• Approved a comprehensive update to the fireworks by-law, including adding New Year's Day and permitting Lunar New Year for discharge only.
• Approved directing Administration to administer an Expression of Interest for a multi-use indoor sports facility, with a report back by November 30, 2021.
• Approved awarding Contract 9, 2021 - Sewer and Watermain III to Menei Brothers Contracting for $2,581,811.57.
• Approved awarding Contract 12, 2021 for Landfill Leachate Improvements to Nadin Contracting for $3,847,565.25, plus $395,000 for consulting services.
• Approved adopting Corporate Policy 09-02-05 Video Surveillance by stand-alone by-law.
• Lost a motion to implement a Red Light Traffic Camera program at ten intersections.

City Council

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Council approved the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission's 2020 financial statements and appointed Peter Marchl as Chair and Barry Streib as Secretary/Treasurer. They also ratified all prior CEDC by-laws and proceedings. A separate special session approved the purchase of a new emergency vehicle and confirmed the meeting's by-law.

• Approved CEDC 2020 financial statements prepared by BDO Canada LLP
• Appointed Peter Marchl as Chair of CEDC Board of Directors
• Appointed Barry Streib as Secretary/Treasurer of CEDC Board of Directors
• Ratified all CEDC by-laws, resolutions, acts, contracts, and proceedings since last AGM
• Approved Report R 73/2021 for new emergency vehicle purchase (Superior North EMS)
• Confirmed by-law BL 49/2021 for the special session proceedings
• Confirmed by-law BL 46/2021 for the CEDC AGM proceedings

City Council

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Council ratified the appointment of Shirley Rigato to the Thunder Bay Community Foundation Board of Trustees, as recommended in a confidential memorandum. The appointment required a two-thirds vote and was carried. Councillors Aiello and McKinnon declared conflicts and did not participate. The meeting also confirmed previous minutes and adopted routine by-laws, including a transfer payment agreement for long-term care infrastructure.

• Appointed Shirley Rigato to Thunder Bay Community Foundation Board of Trustees (carried)
• Confirmed minutes of May 17, 2021 City Council meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 17, 2021 Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Received minutes from five ward and town hall meetings (carried)
• Ratified eight resolutions including human resources, legal matters, and contract items (carried)
• Passed By-law BL 43/2021 authorizing transfer payment agreement with Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care (carried)
• Passed confirming by-law BL 44/2021 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole endorsed the Net-Zero Strategy in principle, approved a $1.4M renewal of the Centennial Botanical Conservatory, and awarded a $775,138.77 trail reconstruction contract. It also referred the Eye on the Street Program and Red Light Camera Program back to Administration for further work, and approved a $2.8M transfer from the Stabilization Reserve Fund to the General Capital Reserve Fund.

• Endorsed Net-Zero Strategy in principle with non-binding net-zero by 2050 target (carried)
• Approved $1,400,000 Centennial Botanical Conservatory renewal from Renew Thunder Bay Fund (carried)
• Awarded Contract 11, 2021 Multi-Use Trail Reconstruction to Pete's Backhoe Service Ltd for $775,138.77 (carried)
• Referred Eye on the Street Program renewal back to Administration for further work (carried)
• Referred Red Light Camera Program back to Administration for further work (carried)
• Approved $2.8M transfer from Stabilization Reserve Fund to General Capital Reserve Fund (carried)
• Approved $497,500 purchase of radio equipment from Harris Canada System Inc. for transit (carried)
• Approved appointment of Shirley Rigato to Thunder Bay Community Foundation Board (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved several recommendations, including awarding a $1,417,445 contract to PDR Contracting for the Mountdale Fuel Farm replacement, approving the 2020-2022 Community Communications & Engagement Plan, and approving a funding agreement for air conditioning at Pioneer Ridge. They also directed administration to report on a sanitary trunk sewer extension, open air burning by-law options, and police capital reserve funding. All motions were carried.

• Awarded Mountdale Fuel Farm replacement to PDR Contracting, up to $1,417,445 (carried)
• Approved 2020-2022 Community Communications & Engagement Plan (carried)
• Approved ICIP COVID funding agreement for air conditioning at Pioneer Ridge (carried)
• Directed report on sanitary trunk sewer extension west of Parkdale by Dec 13, 2021 (carried)
• Directed report on open air burning by-law options by Nov 15, 2021 (carried)
• Directed report on Police Capital Projects Reserve Fund options by Oct 31, 2021 (carried)
• Directed Expression of Interest process for Multi-Use Indoor Sports Facility (carried)
• Approved advocacy for regional reopening approach (carried)

City Council

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City Council confirmed the agenda, adopted minutes from May 10 meetings, and ratified three resolutions from Committee of the Whole, including COVID funding for air conditioning at Pioneer Ridge, a fuel farm tender award, and a regional reopening advocacy approach. Council passed three by-laws: traffic and parking amendments (BL 36/2021, BL 37/2021) and a transfer payment agreement with Ontario's Ministry of Transportation for ICIP public transit funding (BL 41/2021). A confirming by-law (BL 40/2021) was also passed. All motions carried without recorded opposition.

• Adopted minutes from May 10 City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings
• Ratified Pioneer Ridge ICIP COVID funding for air conditioning in resident rooms
• Ratified Mountdale Fuel Farm and Dispenser Replacement tender award
• Ratified advocacy for a regional approach to reopening
• Passed BL 36/2021 amending traffic and parking regulations
• Passed BL 37/2021 amending 2-hour parking limit streets
• Passed BL 41/2021 authorizing ICIP public transit transfer payment agreement with Ontario
• Passed BL 40/2021 confirming the meeting's proceedings

City Council

City Council held a special session on May 10, 2021, and approved the final tax levy for 2021 (By-law 34/2021) and an amendment to the Special Services By-law (By-law 35/2021). In a separate special session, Council authorized the City Clerk to sign the corporate resolution approving Thunder Bay Hydro Corporation's audited financial statements for 2020 and related items. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved final tax levy for 2021 (BL 34/2021)
• Approved amendment to Special Services By-law 046-2006 (BL 35/2021)
• Adopted minutes of April 26 and May 3 Committee of the Whole meetings
• Confirmed minutes of April 26 Council and Special Session
• Authorized City Clerk to sign resolution approving Hydro's 2020 audited financial statements
• Approved confirming by-laws (BL 38/2021 and BL 39/2021)

Committee of the Whole

This is the agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on May 10, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, or other substantive matters are listed.

The Committee of the Whole approved the sale of city-owned surplus property at 1418 Moodie Street East to Jamie Van Amerongen, Robert Van Amerongen, Jeffrey McKnight and Rolene McKnight for $162,500, in 'as is, where is' condition. It also approved proceeding as directed in closed session on a transit contract matter, and approved several other items including a sewer and watermain contract, an asphalt paving contract, and a parking by-law amendment. All recommendations are subject to ratification by City Council.

• Approved sale of surplus property at 1418 Moodie St. E for $162,500 (carried)
• Approved proceeding as directed in closed session on transit contract matter (carried)
• Approved Transfer Payment Agreement for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program transit stream (carried)
• Awarded Contract 6, 2021 Sewer & Watermain II to Makkinga Contracting for $3,049,573.94 (carried)
• Awarded Contract 10, 2021 Hot In-Place Asphalt Paving to Bruno's Contracting Ltd. for $781,159.40 (carried)
• Approved changes to Parking By-law as outlined in memorandum (carried)
• Scheduled a closed session for May 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved several contracts and appointments. It awarded the Edward Street Reconstruction contract to Nadin Contracting Ltd for $2,673,146.08 and the Sidewalk Construction contract to RJ Concrete & Construction Ltd for $845,715.05. It also approved a Memorandum of Settlement with Unifor Local 229 (Jasper Place), appointed Jacob O'Neill to the Heritage Advisory Committee, and endorsed a motion to advocate for changes to Ontario's Bill 197 regarding landfill approvals. The Net-Zero Strategy was received as a first report for further consideration on June 7, 2021.

• Approved Contract 5, 2021 - Edward Street Reconstruction to Nadin Contracting Ltd for $2,673,146.08 (carried)
• Approved Contract 2, 2021 - Sidewalk Construction to RJ Concrete & Construction Ltd for $845,715.05 (carried)
• Approved Memorandum of Settlement between City and Unifor Local 229 (Jasper Place) (carried)
• Appointed Jacob O'Neill to Heritage Advisory Committee (carried)
• Endorsed motion to advocate to Ontario to amend Bill 197 to give host municipalities final landfill approval (carried)
• Received Net-Zero Strategy as first report; to be considered June 7, 2021 (carried)
• Appointed Councillor K. Oliver to attend June 10, 2021 Municipal Act consultation town hall (carried)
• Scheduled closed session for May 10, 2021 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved the award of Contract 7, 2021 for the Edward Street Bridge replacement to LH North Ltd. for $6,458,418.95, plus consulting services from WSP Ltd. for $237,528.26. It also approved the Staff/Administration & Council Relations Policy, the 2021 tax policy, and the 2022 budget calendar. A closed session was held for personnel and financial matters, and a future closed session was scheduled for May 3, 2021.

• Approved Edward Street Bridge replacement contract to LH North Ltd. for $6,458,418.95
• Approved consulting engineering services from WSP Ltd. for $237,528.26
• Approved Staff/Administration & Council Relations Policy
• Approved 2021 tax policy, including extended street lighting boundary and graduated taxation for large industrial class
• Approved 2022 budget calendar
• Approved motion to review Credit and Collection Policy
• Scheduled closed session for May 3, 2021

City Council

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City Council adopted the Committee of the Whole minutes, including a resolution to support and endorse Lakehead University's position and advocate on its behalf, and a separate resolution to advocate for fair and equitable vaccine distribution in Ontario. A motion to defer the Lakehead University resolution to June 7 was lost. Council also ratified Contract 7, 2021 for the Edward Street Bridge Replacement, passed a by-law amending parking enforcement appointments, and confirmed the meeting's proceedings. In a special session, Council accepted Tbaytel's audited financial statements, reappointed BDO Canada L.L.P. as auditor, and appointed Mr. J. Jamieson as Chair of the Tbaytel Municipal Service Board.

• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes from April 12 and 19, 2021
• Endorsed Lakehead University support resolution (carried)
• Defeated motion to defer Lakehead University resolution to June 7 (lost)
• Adopted resolution advocating for fair and equitable vaccine distribution (carried)
• Ratified Contract 7, 2021 - Edward Street Bridge Replacement (carried)
• Passed By-law BL 31/2021 amending parking enforcement appointments (carried)
• Passed confirming by-law BL 33/2021 (carried)
• Accepted Tbaytel audited financial statements, appointed BDO Canada L.L.P. as auditor, and appointed J. Jamieson as Tbaytel board chair (all carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved a Memorandum of Settlement between the City and Unifor Local 39-11 for Superior North EMS, appointed members to the Victoriaville Board of Management and a Sister Cities committee, and appointed Principles Integrity Inc. as Integrity Commissioner. It also approved a part lot control exemption for the former Hillcrest Highschool field, a fire safety grant transfer agreement, the Downtown Fort William Revitalization Advisory Committee terms of reference, and expansion of the Community Paramedicine program. Several advocacy motions were carried, including support for Lakehead University, equitable vaccine distribution, and reconsideration of outdoor amenity restrictions.

• Approved EMS labour settlement with Unifor Local 39-11 (carried)
• Appointed Chris Krumpholz and Frances Duke to Victoriaville Board of Management (carried)
• Appointed Principles Integrity Inc. as Integrity Commissioner until Dec 12, 2022 (carried)
• Appointed Richard Longtin to Sister Cities committee (carried)
• Approved part lot control exemption for 448 Hebert Street (carried)
• Authorized Fire Safety Grant Transfer Agreement with Office of the Fire Marshal (carried)
• Adopted Downtown Fort William Revitalization Advisory Committee terms of reference and $79,000 budget (carried)
• Approved Community Paramedicine Long Term Care program expansion (carried)

City Council

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The council confirmed the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, adopted the Committee of the Whole minutes, and passed seven by-laws covering local improvements, zoning, site plan control, Tbaytel remuneration, and a veterans' tax exemption. All motions were carried without recorded opposition.

• Confirmed agenda and minutes of March 29, 2021 meeting
• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes from March 29, 2021
• Passed BL 21/2021 authorizing curb & gutter on Aspen Street
• Passed BL 22/2021 zoning by-law amendment for 941 Simpson Street
• Passed BL 24/2021 site plan control designation for 941 Simpson Street
• Passed BL 25/2021 amending Tbaytel by-law re: board remuneration
• Passed BL 26/2021 site plan control designation for 1501 Dease Street
• Passed BL 28/2021 amending veterans' tax exemption by-law

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved a series of recommendations, including retaining engineering services to assess the Pool 6 Dock at Prince Arthur's Landing for cruise line docking, awarding three construction contracts for asphalt rehabilitation, trunk watermain, and storm sewer separation, and adopting an Event Legacy Policy. It also endorsed a National Transportation Strategy and a position on Ontario's Public Health Modernization Plan. All items are recommendations to City Council for final ratification.

• Approved retaining engineering services to assess Pool 6 Dock for cruise docking, with fees and $100,000 funding (carried)
• Awarded Contract 1, 2021 Asphalt Surface Rehabilitation to Taranis Contracting Group, $4,719,506.33 (carried)
• Awarded Contract 3, 2021 Sewer & Watermain I: Trunk Watermain to Nadin Contracting Ltd., $2,910,750.05 (carried)
• Awarded Contract 4, 2021 Storm Sewer Separation to P.N.I. Contracting Ltd., $2,146,668.23 (carried)
• Adopted Event Legacy Policy and directed report on Event Hosting Reserve Fund (carried)
• Approved revisions to Municipal Alcohol Policy (carried)
• Endorsed Coast to Coast Bus Coalition's National Transportation Strategy and Essential Bus Network (carried)
• Endorsed Northern Ontario Big City Mayors' position on Ontario's Public Health Modernization Plan (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended waiving all application and annual fees for outdoor patios and retail displays on city land for the 2021 season (ending October 15), with costs of about $55,000 funded from the Land Development Fund. It also recommended waiving enforcement of zoning and site plan control matters for patios in private parking lots, provided businesses register with the city. Other recommendations included approving the Community Communications Committee's terms of reference, dissolving the 50th Anniversary Celebration Steering Committee, and increasing Tbaytel board remuneration. All recommendations are subject to ratification by City Council.

• Approved motion to waive patio and retail display fees for 2021, with $55,000 from Land Development Fund
• Approved motion to waive zoning and site plan enforcement for patios in private parking lots, with registration
• Approved Community Communications Committee terms of reference
• Approved dissolution of 50th Anniversary Celebration Steering Committee
• Approved application to Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for Centennial Botanical Conservatory Renewal
• Approved $50,000 funding for community strategies and $15,000 for incident reporting
• Approved Tbaytel board stipend increase to $7,600 annually for directors and $2,300 for chair
• Approved postponement of 2021 Citizens of Exceptional Achievement Banquet

City Council

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The council confirmed the agenda and the minutes from the March 22, 2021 meeting, and adopted the Committee of the Whole minutes from the same date. It also carried a motion to introduce and deal with four ratifying resolutions covering outdoor patios, a conservatory funding request, funding contributions, and a human resources matter. A confirming by-law (BL 23/2021) was passed to formalize the meeting's proceedings. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.

• Confirmed the March 29, 2021 agenda as printed, including new business.
• Confirmed the minutes of the March 22, 2021 City Council meeting.
• Adopted the minutes of the March 22, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting.
• Introduced and dealt with four ratifying resolutions: outdoor patios/retail display and shared outdoor dining for 2021, Centennial Botanical Conservatory funding support, funding contributions, and a human resources matter.
• Passed By-law BL 23/2021 to confirm the proceedings of the March 29, 2021 meeting.

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The Committee of the Whole approved the proposed redevelopment plan for Dease Park, including Phases 1 and 2, and directed administration to proceed with detailed design and construction, subject to capital budget and external funding. It also approved broader public engagement on a new option for the former Dease Pool site, including a skate park and traffic calming measures, with a report back by Q3 2021. Other decisions included approving a 1.5% and 1.0% salary increase for non-union managerial employees, adopting the 2019-2024 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, and approving the Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 transit funding.

• Approved 1.5% and 1.0% general salary increases for non-union managerial employees, effective January 1 and July 1, 2021.
• Approved appointments to the Clean, Green and Beautiful Committee (Jessica Reinhart) and Sister Cities Advisory Committee (Kathleen Lynch).
• Adopted the 2019-2024 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and approved Corporate Policy 08-01-04.
• Approved the Dease Park redevelopment plan and directed broader public engagement on the former Dease Pool site option with skate park and traffic calming.
• Approved the Transfer Payment Agreement for Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 Municipal Transit Funding.
• Directed staff to review the optional small business property sub-class and report back for 2022 taxation years.
• Approved registration of tax arrears certificates for properties with over two years of unpaid taxes.
• Approved cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes totaling $16,068.26.

City Council

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City Council voted 7-4 against awarding Tender No. 018-2020 to Tom Jones Corporation for construction of the Multi-Use Indoor Sports Facility, up to $39,194,680. The motion was lost. Council also approved several other items, including the Dease Park redevelopment plan, a transit funding agreement, and a single-source purchase for video management equipment.

• Rejected the tender award for the Multi-Use Indoor Sports Facility to Tom Jones Corporation (up to $39,194,680) — motion lost 7-4.
• Approved the Dease Park redevelopment plan and directed administration to proceed with detailed design and construction for Phases 1 and 2.
• Approved the Transfer Payment Agreement for Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 Municipal Transit Funding with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
• Approved single-source purchase of Eye on the Street servers and software from Paladin Technologies for $95,538.76.
• Amended User Fee By-law 17/2021 to add language about MTO rate charges for fire rescue calls.
• Appointed Jessica Reinhart to the Clean, Green and Beautiful Committee and Kathleen Lynch to the Sister Cities Advisory Committee.
• Adopted by-laws BL 16/2021, BL 17/2021, BL 19/2021, and BL 20/2021, and confirming by-law BL 18/2021.

Committee of the Whole

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Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole made several recommendations, including declaring four properties surplus, appointing board members, and directing by-law enforcement at transit terminals. The most significant decision was the loss of a motion to award a $39,194,680 tender for the Multi-Use Indoor Sports Facility to Tom Jones Corporation. The committee also recommended awarding a $699,470 playground contract and approved a motion to include options in the 2021 Transit Fare Strategy Review.

• Declared 4 properties surplus and authorized disposal (carried)
• Appointed Scott Henderson and Ann C. Paterson to Thunder Bay Community Foundation Board (carried)
• Appointed Mark Bentz, Denise Carpenter, Ash Sahi to Synergy North Board (carried)
• Lost motion to award $39,194,680 Multi-Use Indoor Sports Facility tender to Tom Jones Corporation
• Approved motion to include options in 2021 Transit Fare Strategy Review (carried)
• Reduced ice cancellation notice to one business day for Feb 25-28 cancellations (carried)
• Directed by-law enforcement officers at transit terminals (carried)
• Awarded $699,470 Centennial Park playground contract to RJC Concrete & Construction Ltd. (carried)

City Council

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Council ratified appointments to the Thunder Bay Synergy North Corporation board, appointing Mark Bentz, Denise Carpenter, and Ash Sahi, and directed the Thunder Bay Hydro Corporation to approve them. Council also awarded a contract for a new playground at Centennial Park to RJC Concrete & Construction Ltd. for up to $699,470, plus a $65,000 contingency. Other actions included appointing two trustees to the Thunder Bay Community Foundation, reducing the ice cancellation notice requirement for certain COVID-19-related cancellations, and directing by-law enforcement officers to monitor transit terminals for COVID-19 compliance.

• Appointed Mark Bentz, Denise Carpenter, and Ash Sahi to the Thunder Bay Synergy North Corporation board, with terms expiring May 31, 2024.
• Awarded RFP 2021-07 for the design, supply, and installation of a new playground at Centennial Park to RJC Concrete & Construction Ltd., up to $699,470.
• Appointed Scott Henderson and Ann C. Paterson to the Thunder Bay Community Foundation Board of Trustees.
• Reduced the ice cancellation notice requirement under the City's Ice Allocation Policy to one business day for organizations that cancelled ice between February 25-28, 2021.
• Directed Administration to add by-law enforcement officers at transit terminals during regular working hours to monitor COVID-19 compliance.
• Passed By-law BL 13/2021 to deem a registered plan not registered for 714 & 720 Brodie St N.
• Passed By-law BL 14/2021 to close the lane adjacent to 521 John Street.
• Passed By-law BL 15/2021 to confirm the proceedings of the March 8, 2021 meeting.

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole referred a proposal to implement a red light camera program at ten intersections back to Administration for public consultation, with a report due by June 7, 2021. The Committee also approved proceeding with public notification for removing traffic signals at two intersections, received an arbitration award with Unifor Local 229, and authorized a grant application for Dease Park redevelopment.

• Referred red light camera program at 10 intersections to Administration for public consultation (carried)
• Approved proceeding with traffic signal removal process at Frederica/Brown and Donald/Vickers (carried)
• Received arbitration award between City and Unifor Local 229 (Pioneer Ridge) and authorized execution (carried)
• Approved submitting grant application for Canada Healthy Communities Initiative for Dease Park redevelopment (carried)
• Scheduled closed session for March 8, 2021 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole directed Administration to prepare a report on the feasibility of selling both the Waterfront and Victoriaville Parkades, including financial costs and potential benefits, with the report due by June 14, 2021. The Committee also referred a deputation from Not One More Death on cold weather proposals to Administration for further exploration and recommendations, and approved in principle support for Oliver Paipoonge's Kraft Hockeyville 2021 submission, directing Administration to explore a partnership for hosting the NHL game at Fort William Gardens. A closed session was scheduled for March 1, 2021 to discuss municipal property security.

• Directed report on selling Waterfront and Victoriaville Parkades (carried)
• Referred Not One More Death cold weather proposals to Administration (carried)
• Approved in principle support for Kraft Hockeyville 2021 submission (carried)
• Scheduled closed session for March 1, 2021 on property security (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This is the agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on February 4, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or other concrete matters are listed.

Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting for Thunder Bay District, ON, held on 2021-02-02. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Committee of the Whole approved the amended 2021 operating and capital budgets, including a $316,434,600 gross tax-supported operating budget and a $50,524,300 gross capital budget. Several amendments were carried, such as removing $150,000 for the Northwest Arterial Environmental Assessment, adding $9,000 for calcium spraying on gravel roads, and deferring the reopening of the cashier counter service. A motion to remove the roundabout project and replace it with traffic signals was lost, as was a motion for a permanent 'Thunder Bay' word sign at the waterfront.

• Approved 2021 tax-supported operating budget at $316,434,600 gross and $243,287,700 net
• Approved 2021 tax-supported capital budget at $50,524,300 gross
• Removed $150,000 for Northwest Arterial Environmental Assessment, applied to tax levy
• Added $9,000 to Roads Budget for calcium spraying on gravel roads
• Deferred reopening of Cashier Counter Service, saving $41,000
• Deferred generator replacement at Fire Station #3, saving $150,000
• Approved up to $50,000 for landing docks for Thunder Bay Kayak and Canoe Club
• Lost motion to remove roundabout project and replace with traffic signals

Committee of the Whole

This is the agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on February 1, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or other concrete actions appear on the agenda.

Committee of the Whole

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Committee of the Whole

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City Council

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District City Council meeting on January 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

City Council ratified several resolutions and by-laws, including appointments to boards and committees, a corporate digital strategy appropriation, and advocacy to the province to allow ski hills to open. Council approved by-laws authorizing applications to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing of capital projects, including waste management, sewage treatment, clean water, and roads. A motion to return nets to outdoor skating rinks was lost twice, but a motion to defer the matter to the February 8, 2021 meeting was carried.

• Approved OILC financing applications for capital projects (BL 7-10/2021)
• Approved appointments to boards and committees, including Matthew Villella and Samantha Martin-Bird
• Approved Corporate Digital Strategy Appropriation No. 29
• Approved advocacy to province to allow Thunder Bay area ski hills to open
• Motion to return nets to outdoor skating rinks lost (recorded vote)
• Motion to defer skating rink nets decision to February 8, 2021 carried (recorded vote)
• Approved by-laws to amend Community Improvement Plans for Westfort Business Area and Strategic Core Areas (BL 3-4/2021)
• Approved confirming by-law for meeting proceedings (BL 6/2021)

Committee of the Whole

This is the agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on January 21, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or other concrete matters are listed.

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole received and approved the proposed 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets, including a $317,346,500 gross tax-supported operating budget and a $51,607,300 capital budget. Several amendments were carried, such as reducing the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board levy by $167,800, decreasing insurance premiums by $281,600 gross, and deferring $50,000 for property acquisition for the Northwest Arterial. Some amendments were lost, including deferring $150,000 for the Northwest Arterial Environmental Assessment and adding $100,000 for landing docks for the Thunder Bay Kayak and Canoe Club. The meeting recessed to January 21, 2021.

• Approved 2021 tax-supported operating budget at $317,346,500 gross and $243,835,400 net
• Approved 2021 tax-supported capital budget at $51,607,300 gross
• Approved 2021 rate-supported budgets for Solid Waste, Wastewater, Waterworks, and Boater Services
• Approved 21 user fee increases and new fees
• Removed $30,000 for Victoriaville Centre interior duct cleaning (carried)
• Reduced District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board levy by $167,800 (carried)
• Decreased insurance premiums by $281,600 gross and $234,400 net (carried)
• Deferred $50,000 for Northwest Arterial property acquisition (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting for Thunder Bay District, ON, held on 2021-01-14. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Committee of the Whole met in special session to receive public pre-budget deputations for the 2021 capital and operating budget. Five deputations were heard from the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, H. Wojak, Friends of Chippewa Park, Poverty Free Thunder Bay, and Dr. I. Puchalski. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was confirming the agenda.

• Confirmed the agenda for January 14, 2021 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole met in special session to receive a presentation on the Long Term Financial Overview for 2021 and beyond. No decisions were made; the agenda was confirmed and the meeting adjourned.

• Confirmed the agenda for the January 12, 2021 special session (carried)

City Council

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Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved a loan envelope of up to $1,350,000 for the Private Lead Water Service Replacement program, with administration to report back in fall 2021 and annually thereafter. It also approved a $1,313,632.32 contract for six low floor specialized transit buses, a $56,293 COVID-19 emergency fund designation, and an $851,275 capital budget increase for the Fort William Gardens and Curling Club project. All motions were carried.

• Approved $1,350,000 loan envelope for Private Lead Water Service Replacement program (carried)
• Approved $1,313,632.32 contract for six low floor specialized transit buses to Creative Carriage Ltd (carried)
• Approved $56,293 for COVID-19 emergency requests in 2021 (carried)
• Approved $851,275 capital budget increase for Fort William Gardens and Curling Club project (carried)
• Scheduled closed session for January 25, 2021 (carried)