Thunder Bay District public meetings in 2022

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider awarding a $4,910,818.17 contract to LTL Contracting Limited for Fort William Stadium upgrades, set the 2023 interim tax levy at 50% of 2022 obligations, and discuss adding a Manager – Enterprise Risk position. The meeting also includes a closed session and a holiday choir performance.

• Award contract to LTL Contracting Limited for Fort William Stadium track, artificial turf, and scoreboard at $4,910,818.17
• Set 2023 interim tax levy at 50% of 2022 final tax obligation, due March 1 and May 3
• Impose 1.25% penalty and interest on overdue 2023 tax installments
• Add 1 FTE ($125,000) for Manager – Enterprise Risk in 2024 Operating Budget
• Closed session with agenda distributed separately to Council and EMT

The Committee approved a contract for stadium rehabilitation and established the 2023 interim tax levy. It also authorized funding for indoor turf research and referred a proposed risk management position back to administration for further review.

• Approved $4,910,818.17 contract to LTL Contracting Limited for Fort William Stadium track, field, and scoreboard upgrades
• Established 2023 interim tax levy at 50% of 2022 final tax obligation with installments due March 1 and May 3
• Approved $170,000 from Indoor Turf Reserve Fund to research multi-use indoor sports facility concept
• Referred proposed Manager – Enterprise Risk position ($125,000) back to Administration for review of cost savings and metrics
• Recommended proceeding as directed in closed session regarding Surplus Property (Art Gallery Easement)
• Confirmed the meeting agenda

City Council

Thunder Bay City Council meets December 19, 2022, immediately following Committee of the Whole. The main substantive item is ratification of the tender award for the Fort William Stadium upgrades (track, field, and scoreboard), which requires a two-thirds vote. Council will also consider several by-laws, including parking enforcement appointments, a part-lot control exemption at 443 Hebert Street, and an amendment to outdoor rinks. Most other agenda items are routine approvals of minutes and confirming by-laws.

• Ratification of Report 238-2022: Tender Award for Design/Build Team for Fort William Stadium Upgrades (Track, Field, & Scoreboard)
• By-law 217-2022: Appoint persons to enforce municipal parking by-laws
• By-law 218-2022: Repeal By-law 101/2022 (443 Hebert Street)
• By-law 219-2022: Part-lot control exemption for former Hillcrest High School field at 443 Hebert Street
• Amendment to Report 213-2022 on Outdoor Rinks (memo from Councillor Greg Johnsen)

City Council discontinued the unsupervised unboarded pond at Vale Community Centre and added the Vickers Park skating path to the outdoor rink program for the 2022/2023 season. Council also passed by-laws regarding parking enforcement, officer appointments, and land exemptions for 443 Hebert Street.

• Discontinued Vale Community Centre unsupervised unboarded pond for 2022/2023 season (Carried)
• Added Vickers Park skating path to outdoor rink program for 2022/2023 season (Carried)
• Approved By-law 217-2022 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for parking (Carried)
• Approved By-law 218-2022 to repeal By-law 101/2022 regarding 443 Hebert Street (Carried)
• Approved By-law 219-2022 to exempt 443 Hebert Street from Part-lot Control Provisions (Carried)
• Approved By-law 225-2022 to update appointment of Officers in Development and Finance departments (Carried)
• Confirmed minutes for City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings from October to December 2022 (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend action on several items, including approving repairs to the ice plant at the Thunder Bay Tournament Centre and purchasing radio equipment for municipal enforcement. The committee will also receive presentations on age-friendly initiatives, poverty reduction, and the food strategy, and hear a deputation from Soccer Northwest. A report on Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) is for information only.

• Repairs to ice plant at Thunder Bay Tournament Centre approved to upset limit of $108,108.95
• Purchase of radio equipment from Harris Canada Systems Inc. for $105,090.00 (incl. HST)
• Part-lot control exemption by-law amendment for former Hillcrest Highschool field at 443 Hebert Street
• Presentations on Age Friendly Thunder Bay, Poverty Reduction Strategy, and Food Strategy Annual Report
• Deputation from Soccer Northwest Ontario

The Committee approved a financial package to transition the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium to an arm's length relationship with the City, including a one-time grant of up to $2 million. Other decisions included approving the purchase of four ambulances and radio equipment for municipal services.

• Approved up to $2M one-time grant and $1M in loans for Thunder Bay Community Auditorium (Carried)
• Approved additional appropriation for the purchase of four ambulances (Carried)
• Approved $105,090 for public safety radio equipment from Harris Canada Systems Inc. (Carried)
• Approved ice plant repairs at Thunder Bay Tournament Centre up to $108,108.95 (Carried)
• Appointed Sarah Lewis, Michelle Salo, and Roger Souckey to CEDC (Carried)
• Appointed Murray Becotte and Wendy Bell to Thunder Bay Community Foundation (Carried)
• Re-elected 9 members and appointed Robyn Despins to Waterfront District BIA (Carried)
• Referred Soccer Northwest deputation to Administration for report by March 13, 2023 (Carried)

City Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will ratify a resolution from Committee of the Whole regarding the Tournament Centre Reserve Fund for ice plant refurbishment, and introduce a by-law to authorize borrowing upon serial debenture. A confirming by-law will also be passed to formalize the meeting's proceedings.

• Ratification of Report 210-2022 (Community Services - Recreation & Culture) Tournament Centre Reserve Fund - Ice Plant Refurbishment
• By-law 222/2022 to authorize borrowing upon Serial Debenture
• By-law 231-2022 to confirm proceedings of the December 12, 2022 Council meeting

City Council approved a by-law to authorize borrowing upon serial debentures. Council also ratified a resolution regarding the Tournament Centre Reserve Fund for ice plant refurbishment.

• Ratified Report 210-2022 for Tournament Centre Reserve Fund - Ice Plant Refurbishment (Carried)
• Approved By-law 222-2022 to authorize borrowing upon Serial Debentures (Carried)
• Approved By-law 231-2022 to confirm the proceedings of the December 12, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting for Thunder Bay District, ON, dated 2022-12-06. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion are listed.

The meeting consisted of a closed session and a presentation on Code of Conduct Training by Integrity Commissioner Jeffrey Abrams. No votes were taken and no official actions were decided.

Committee of the Whole

The Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend action on several operational and community services items. Key decisions include awarding a street light grounding contract, adjusting outdoor rink locations, and amending child care user fees under the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system. The agenda also includes updates on lead water service replacement, LIFT+ transit, and school bus stop arm cameras.

• Tender award to Grid Link Corp. for street light grounding and bonding, $655,723.01 (incl. HST), plus 10% contingency
• Recommendation to discontinue unsupervised unboarded ponds at Vale Community Centre and Centennial Village (Confederation Drive) for 2022/2023 season
• Add Vickers Park skating path to outdoor rink program for 2022/2023 season
• Amend 2022 and 2023 Municipal Child Care User fees as per report 214-2022
• Deputation request from Coalition for Waverly Park Fountain

The Committee approved a street lighting contract for Grid Link Corp. and modified the outdoor rink program for the 2022/2023 season. It also agreed to continue participation in the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system and referred Waverly Park fountain repairs to administration for cost estimates.

• Awarded street light grounding contract to Grid Link Corp. for $655,723.01
• Discontinued unsupervised ponds at Vale Community Centre and Centennial Village for 2022/2023
• Added Vickers Park skating path to outdoor rink program for 2022/2023
• Referred Waverly Park Fountain and Cenotaph repair costs to Administration for report by Jan 31, 2023
• Approved continued participation in Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system
• Amended 2022 and 2023 Municipal Child Care User fees
• Referred school bus stop arm camera item to Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
• Scheduled Closed Session meetings for December 6 and December 12, 2022

City Council

This is a special session of Thunder Bay City Council held immediately after Committee of the Whole. The main business is ratifying resolutions on council and citizen appointments to various boards, plus appointing chairs and vice-chairs. The agenda also includes a confirming by-law to formalize the meeting's proceedings. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Ratification of Report 2022CLS.039: Council appointments to various boards
• Ratification of Report 2022CLS.038: Citizen appointments to various boards
• Ratification of Report 205-2022: Appointment of chairs and vice-chairs
• BL 206-2022: Confirming by-law for November 29, 2022 meeting

City Council ratified several resolutions regarding board appointments and the Mayor's policy assistant. The council also passed a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the November 29, 2022, meeting.

• Confirmed the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Ratified Report 2022CLS.039 regarding Council member appointments to boards (Carried)
• Ratified Report 2022CLS.038 regarding citizen appointments to boards (Carried)
• Ratified Report 205-2022 regarding appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs (Carried)
• Ratified TBPSB board appointment (Carried)
• Ratified appointment of Policy Assistant to the Mayor (Carried)
• Approved By-law BL 206/2022 to confirm meeting proceedings (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole special session is largely procedural, covering closed-session items, appointments to boards, and the appointment of chairs and vice-chairs for four Committee of the Whole sessions through November 2024. The agenda includes items arising from closed session and new business, but no substantive policy decisions are listed.

• Appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs for Committee of the Whole sessions (2022-2024)
• 2022 Members of City Council Appointments to Various Boards (Report 2022CLS.039)
• 2022 Citizen Appointments to Various Boards (Report 2022CLS.038)
• Closed session at 4:30 p.m. in the McNaughton Room

The Committee of the Whole approved a comprehensive list of council members and citizens to serve on municipal boards and advisory committees. It also designated chairs and vice chairs for the Committee of the Whole sessions through November 2024 and authorized the appointment of a Policy Assistant to the Mayor.

• Approved council member appointments to 30 various boards and committees (Carried)
• Recommended appointment of 43 citizens to various boards and committees (Carried)
• Recommended administration proceed as directed regarding Thunder Bay Police Service Board appointment (Carried)
• Appointed Chairs and Vice Chairs for Operations, Community Services, Planning, and Administrative Services sessions through November 2024 (Carried)
• Recommended Mayor be authorized to recruit and appoint Larry Joy as Policy Assistant to the Mayor for the 2022-2026 term (Carried)
• Confirmed the meeting agenda (Carried)

City Council

This is the inaugural meeting of the 54th Thunder Bay City Council, featuring ceremonial elements and the swearing-in of the mayor and councillors. The only substantive item is the appointment of acting mayors for each month from December 2022 to November 2023, which will be ratified by by-law.

• Appointment of acting mayors for each month, Dec 2022–Nov 2023, per Report 202-2022
• By-law 203-2022 to ratify acting mayor appointments
• By-law 204-2022 to confirm the meeting's proceedings
• Inaugural address by Mayor Ken Boshcoff

City Council approved the appointment of Acting Mayors for the period of December 2022 to November 2023. The council passed By-law 203-2022 to ratify these monthly assignments.

• Approved appointment of Acting Mayors for December 2022 to November 2023 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 203-2022 respecting the appointment of Acting Mayors (Carried)
• Passed By-law 204-2022 to confirm the proceedings of the November 28, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee held a series of closed sessions from November 16 to November 24, 2022, consisting of departmental presentations and procedural training for Council. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were recorded; the sessions were primarily for information and orientation.

• Consensus reached that Mayor Ken Boshcoff chair future orientation sessions

City Council (Public Meeting)

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend several items, including awarding a contract for EMS headquarters renovations, expanding a free menstrual products pilot program, and receiving updates on the lifeguard program and drug strategy. The committee will also consider deferring several outstanding items and establishing a special meeting to address the vacancy created by Mayor Bill Mauro's resignation.

• Award EMS Headquarters Interior Renovations to Whitehall Contractors for up to $681,936.17
• Expand Free Menstrual Products Pilot Program to other municipally owned facilities
• Receive Lifeguard Program Review report (R 155/2022) on recruitment and retention strategies
• Receive Thunder Bay Drug Strategy Report to Community (R 156/2022)
• Defer Sign By-law #135-1992 Amendments to February 13, 2023

The Committee of the Whole approved awarding the EMS Headquarters Interior Renovations project to Whitehall Contractors for up to $681,936.17, including taxes and contingency. The committee also approved continuing and expanding the Free Menstrual Products Pilot Program to other municipally owned public-facing facilities. Several items were deferred, including the Partial Servicing & Advanced Treatment Systems report to February 27, 2023, and the Sign By-law amendments to February 13, 2023. Board appointments were made to the CEDC and Waterfront BIA.

• Awarded EMS Headquarters Interior Renovations to Whitehall Contractors up to $681,936.17 (carried)
• Continued and expanded Free Menstrual Products Pilot Program to other city facilities (carried)
• Appointed Michael Fox to CEDC Board for 4-year term expiring Sept 12, 2026 (carried)
• Appointed Ken Ogima to Waterfront BIA Board for term expiring Nov 30, 2022 (carried)
• Referred Partial Servicing & Advanced Treatment Systems report to Administration until Feb 27, 2023 (carried)
• Deferred Sign By-law #135-1992 Amendments to Feb 13, 2023 (carried)
• Deferred Sacred and Ceremonial Burning Policy to April 17, 2023 (carried)
• Established Special Committee of the Whole meeting for Oct 4, 2022 re: Mayor's resignation (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is deciding on several infrastructure and funding items, including a $22.9 million debenture for wastewater capital costs, a $2.98 million sidewalk construction contract, and a $1.1 million trail contract. They will also discuss a secondary plan for the Belrose growth area, a new temporary street closure bylaw, and funding for an unsheltered homelessness pilot project. The agenda includes deputations on a centennial canoe and Pride events, plus several routine reports and appointments.

• Approve $22,946,800 debenture through Infrastructure Ontario for wastewater capital infrastructure
• Award Contract 4, 2022 (sidewalk construction) to Nadin Contracting Ltd. for $2,982,581.89
• Award Contract 7, 2022 (Balmoral Street reconstruction trails) to Bruno's Contracting Ltd. for $1,103,860.27
• Allocate $160,400 from general capital reserve for Municipal Enforcement Services Centre improvements
• Provide up to $15,000 to Elevate NWO for unsheltered homelessness pilot project

The Committee of the Whole approved a $22,946,800 debenture for wastewater capital infrastructure, awarded several construction contracts (including $2.98M for sidewalks and $1.1M for trails), and approved funding for facility improvements and a homelessness pilot project. The committee also directed staff to undertake a Secondary Plan Background Study for the entire Growth Area and referred the Ice Allocation Policy back for further consultation. All decisions are recommendations subject to ratification by City Council.

• Approved $22,946,800 debenture for wastewater system financial plan
• Awarded Contract 4, 2022 (sidewalk construction) to Nadin Contracting Ltd. for $2,982,581.89
• Awarded Contract 7, 2022 (Balmoral Street trails) to Bruno's Contracting Ltd. for $1,103,860.27
• Approved $160,400 for Municipal Enforcement Services Centre improvements
• Approved up to $15,000 for Elevate NWO unsheltered homelessness pilot project
• Directed staff to undertake Secondary Plan Background Study for entire Growth Area
• Referred Ice Allocation Policy back to administration for further work and stakeholder consultation
• Lost motion to add 1 FTE ($150,000) to Legal Services 2023 operating budget

City Council

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District City Council meeting on 2022-07-18 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, proposals, or discussions listed for residents to review.

The meeting was largely procedural, confirming the agenda, previous minutes, and Committee of the Whole minutes. The only substantive decision was the ratification of Report R 124/2022 regarding the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, which required a two-thirds vote and was carried. No other decisions were made.

• Confirmed agenda for July 18, 2022 (carried)
• Confirmed minutes of June 27, 2022 City Council meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 27 and June 28, 2022 Committee of the Whole meetings (carried)
• Ratified Report R 124/2022 – Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on July 18, 2022, 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 opting out of providing residential recycling services during the 2024-2025 transition period, selling surplus properties, and establishing affordable access pilot programs for transit and recreation. The committee also directed staff to apply for a green fund study for a home energy improvement loan program and to enroll in the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system. All recommendations are subject to ratification by City Council.

• Approved opting out of residential recycling services for July 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025 (carried)
• Approved sale of 397 & 401 Empire Avenue East to 733515 Ontario Inc. for $175,000 (carried)
• Approved declaring 4 properties surplus, including 226 Kingston Street, and granting easements (carried)
• Approved lease of ambulance base facility from Shuniah at 1801 Lakeshore Drive East (carried)
• Approved application to Green Municipal Fund for Home Energy Improvement Loan Program study, with $35,000 city commitment (carried)
• Approved $713,272.95 increase to Contract 1, 2022 Asphalt Resurfacing, total $4,817,880.43 (carried)
• Approved Affordable Access to Transit and Recreation & Culture Pilot Programs, with $115,750 for six months (carried)
• Approved application to enroll in Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved a curbside Food and Organic Waste Diversion (Green Bin) program for single-family households starting in 2025 and multi-family properties in 2026, with automated cart-based collection and expanded leaf and yard waste collection. The committee also approved the sale of 235/237 Red River Road to Nortenos Cantina for $460,000, awarded several construction contracts, and approved a delegation of authorities under Section 275 of the Municipal Act.

• Approved Green Bin curbside program for single-family homes (2025) and multi-family (2026)
• Approved sale of 235/237 Red River Road to Nortenos Cantina for $460,000
• Awarded Contract 10, 2022 Hot-In-Place Asphalt Paving to Pioneer Construction Inc. ($1,258,553.04)
• Awarded Contract 11, 2022 Multi-Use Trails & Parks to Pete's Backhoe Service Ltd ($3,170,583.34)
• Awarded partial scope of Contract 4, 2022 Sewer & Watermain II to Nadin Contracting Ltd ($2,982,581.89)
• Approved $507,536.04 purchase of AMANDA software modules from Granicus, LLC
• Approved delegation of authorities under Section 275 of the Municipal Act
• Approved MOU with Thunder Bay Métis Council

City Council

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Council approved an 8% realignment of the Non-Union Managerial Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2022, after an amendment to reduce it to 2% was defeated. The motion carried with a recorded vote, and by-laws for ratification will be presented. Council also ratified several contracts and appointments, and passed by-laws on election signs and fence regulations.

• Approved 8% realignment of Non-Union Managerial Salary Schedule (recorded vote, carried)
• Amendment to replace 8% with 2% lost
• Ratified Contract 11, 2022 – Multi-Use Trails/Parks
• Ratified Contract 10, 2022 – Hot-In-Place Asphalt Paving
• Ratified Single Source Purchase of Software Modules for Property Information System (AMANDA)
• Ratified Board Appointment (Victoria Ave BIA)
• Ratified Contract 4, 2022 – Sewer & Watermain II
• Passed Election Sign By-law (BL 56/2022) and Fence Regulation amendment (BL 57/2022)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on June 20, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Committee of the Whole approved declaring part of the city-owned land at 869 Golf Links Road surplus and selling it, along with adjacent surplus land, to Jennum Acquisitions Corp. for $261,598, subject to zoning and official plan amendments. It also approved aligning the Waterfront Trail north of the Lakehead Transportation Museum Society's licensed lands, approved the status quo fire station locations, and directed development of a Heritage Grant Program with $50,000 in the 2023 budget. Two infrastructure contracts (sidewalk and sewer/watermain) were withdrawn from the agenda.

• Declared part of 869 Golf Links Road surplus and approved sale to Jennum Acquisitions Corp. for $261,598 (carried)
• Approved Waterfront Trail alignment north of LTMS licensed lands at Pool 6 (carried)
• Approved status quo fire station locations and added $65K annual capital renewal to 2023 budget (carried)
• Directed development of Heritage Grant Program with $50,000 in 2023 budget (carried)
• Approved $20,000 capital budget amendment for Older Adults Centres from provincial grant (carried)
• Received draft Municipal Standards for Property By-law as first report, to be considered July 25, 2022 (carried)
• Extended report back date for Animal Control By-law amendment to February 27, 2023 (carried)
• Scheduled closed session for June 27, 2022 (carried)

City Council (Public Meeting)

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Council held a public meeting and approved amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 380 Belton Street, allowing an additional lot severance that includes a landlocked parcel and Environmental Protection zone lands. The motion also withdrew delegated authority from the Committee of Adjustment for this consent and directed that the necessary by-laws be presented for ratification. Additionally, Council passed By-law BL 66/2022 to designate 712 MacDonnell Street as a Site Plan Control area.

• Approved Official Plan amendment for lot creation at 380 Belton Street (carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment to define lot to include parcels separated by transmission corridor (carried)
• Withdrew delegated authority to Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever subject lands (carried)
• Passed By-law BL 66/2022 designating 712 MacDonnell Street as Site Plan Control area (carried)

City Council

This agenda contains no substantive items — only embedded content placeholders and system text from the eSCRIBE software. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the Thunder Bay District City Council meeting of 2022-06-20.

City Council held a special session to conduct the Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) Annual General Meeting. Council approved the CEDC's 2021 financial statements, appointed BDO Canada LLP as auditor, and approved board appointments including Peter Marchl as Chair. The 2021 Annual Report presentation was scheduled for August 22, 2022.

• Approved CEDC 2021 financial statements (carried)
• Appointed BDO Canada LLP as CEDC auditor (carried)
• Approved board appointments: Peter Marchl (Chair), Barry Streib (Vice Chair), George Patterson (Secretary/Treasurer) (carried)
• Approved CEDC by-law amendments to By-Law No.1 (carried)
• Ratified all CEDC by-laws, resolutions, acts, contracts, and proceedings since last AGM (carried)
• Scheduled CEDC 2021 Annual Report presentation for August 22, 2022 (carried)
• Passed confirming by-law BL 60/2022 (carried)

City Council

Council ratified an amended contract for the Balmoral Street Reconstruction Phase III and IV, awarding the partial scope of work (excluding multiuse trails) to Bruno's Contracting Ltd. for an estimated $7,190,765.74, and approved consulting engineering services with Hatch Engineering for $314,404.42. Council also permitted minor variance applications under the new Zoning By-law 1-2022, and passed by-laws including a part-lot control exemption for Blocks 44-46 Weiler Blvd and a confirming by-law.

• Awarded Balmoral Street Reconstruction Phase III & IV partial scope (no multiuse trails) to Bruno's Contracting Ltd. for $7,190,765.74 (carried)
• Approved consulting engineering services with Hatch Engineering for $314,404.42 (carried)
• Permitted minor variance applications under Zoning By-law 1-2022 (carried)
• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes from May 16, 2022 (carried)
• Received McIntyre Ward meeting minutes from March 24, 2022 (carried)
• Ratified board appointment to CEDC (carried)
• Passed By-law BL 53/2022 for part-lot control exemption at Blocks 44-46 Weiler Blvd (carried)
• Passed confirming by-law BL 62/2022 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on June 6, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee of the Whole approved Tbaytel's request to borrow $25 million for capital infrastructure upgrades (2022-2024), allocated the 2021 tax-supported surplus of $10.9 million to reserve funds, and approved several by-laws including the Election Sign By-law and school crossing changes. It also approved a nepotism policy request, a CEDC board appointment, and deferred the Licensed Private Home Child Care program termination to September 1, 2022. A referral to refund surplus to taxpayers was lost.

• Approved Tbaytel $25M debenture financing for capital upgrades (carried)
• Approved 2021 surplus allocation: $6M to General Capital, $1.9M Winter Roads, $0.7M Legal Fees, $0.1M Event Hosting, $2.2M Stabilization (carried)
• Lost referral to explore refunding surplus to taxpayers
• Approved Election Sign By-law BL 56/2022 for June 13 Council (carried)
• Approved removal of school crossing guard at Shuniah St & Huron Ave (carried)
• Approved new school crossing guard at Leslie Ave & Talbot St for 2022/2023 (carried)
• Approved 8% realignment of Non-Union Managerial Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2022 (carried)
• Approved deferral of Licensed Private Home Child Care termination to Sept 1, 2022 (carried)

City Council

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Council deferred ratification of Contract 7, 2022 for Balmoral Street Reconstruction Phase III and IV to the June 6, 2022 meeting. Council also ratified several resolutions, including the Community Partnership Policy, and passed a by-law designating Vickers Park as a heritage property. Councillor Aiello declared a conflict and did not vote on the Community Partnership Policy.

• Deferred Balmoral Street Reconstruction Contract 7 ratification to June 6, 2022 (carried)
• Ratified Community Partnership Policy (05-06-02) (carried; Aiello conflicted)
• Ratified Contract 6 – Storm & Sanitary Sewer (carried)
• Ratified Legal Services report 2022CLS.014 (carried)
• Ratified confidential SNEMS Master Plan update (carried)
• Ratified confidential Tbaytel board appointment (carried)
• Established special Council session for June 6, 2022 (carried)
• Passed BL 47/2022 designating Vickers Park, 1700 Arthur Street East, as heritage (carried)

City Council (Public Meeting)

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics for the May 16, 2022 public meeting of Thunder Bay District City Council.

City Council held a public meeting and approved a zoning by-law amendment to add a parking lot as a permitted use at 250 Elgin Street, contingent on conditions including a landscape strip and visual screen. The approval is valid for six months from ratification, after which the file closes if conditions are unmet. Councillor Foulds declared a conflict and did not participate.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment to add parking lot at 250 Elgin Street (carried)
• Imposed 1.0m landscape strip along street lot lines
• Imposed 1.6m visual screen along residential lot lines
• Required site plan control designation and license agreement for laneway
• Set 6-month validity for approval from ratification

Committee of the Whole

This is the agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on May 16, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Committee of the Whole approved the amended Community Partnership Policy, transferring $800,000 from the Renew Thunder Bay Reserve Fund to the Community Partnership Reserve Fund, and directed administration to report back in Q1 2023 and Q3 2024. It also approved several other items, including a part lot control exemption for 17 lots on Weiler Blvd, a contract for a storm and sanitary sewer project, and a single-source contract for a resident call system at Pioneer Ridge. Several items were deferred or withdrawn, including the City Manager performance review and two construction contracts.

• Approved amended Community Partnership Policy with $800K transfer to reserve fund (carried)
• Approved part lot control exemption for 17 lots, Blocks 44-46 Weiler Blvd (carried)
• Awarded Contract 6, 2022 Storm and Sanitary Sewer to Nadin Contracting Ltd for $3,087,941.11 (carried)
• Awarded single-source contract to CRC Communications for Pioneer Ridge resident call system, $70,512.00 (carried)
• Approved Payment Card Handling and PCI Security Policies (carried)
• Deferred City Manager performance review to future closed session
• Withdrawn Contract 2, 2022 Sidewalk & Pedestrian Crossover Construction and Contract 4, 2022 Sewer & Watermain II from agenda
• Approved report back date extensions for SNEMS Master Plan, Sign By-law, and Landfill Gas Generation Project

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved several procurement and land access items. It recommended awarding a $1,520,368 contract for two conventional transit buses to Nova Bus, approved a $384,731 single-source purchase of transit display hardware from Consat Canada, and approved a $523,401 single-source purchase of three sidewalk tractors from Joe Johnson Equipment. It also approved granting the Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre access to city land (Option 1, northwest of the existing facility) for an indoor racquet sport facility, but removed the $518,146 road re-alignment funding from the recommendation. The committee also approved an amended Work Life Initiatives Policy and the 2023 budget calendar.

• Approved $1,520,368 contract for two transit buses to Nova Bus (carried)
• Approved $384,731 single-source purchase of transit displays from Consat Canada (carried)
• Approved $523,401 single-source purchase of three sidewalk tractors from Joe Johnson Equipment (carried)
• Approved land access for TBCTC indoor facility at Option 1, northwest of existing tennis facility (carried)
• Removed $518,146 road re-alignment funding from TBCTC recommendation (carried)
• Approved amended Work Life Initiatives Policy including Disconnecting From Work Procedure (carried)
• Approved 2023 Budget Calendar dates (carried)
• Scheduled closed session for May 16, 2022 (carried)

City Council

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Council approved 2.0% general increases for non-union managerial and non-affiliated employees effective January 1, 2022, plus a 2.0% market adjustment for managers effective July 1, 2022, and expanded mental health coverage. A separate motion to refer the salary schedule realignment back to administration for further review was carried on a recorded vote (4 yea, 3 nay). Council also ratified several by-laws, including the 2022 final tax levy and local improvement projects on Alloy Drive and Miles Street.

• Approved 2.0% general increase for non-union managerial and non-affiliated employees effective Jan 1, 2022 (carried)
• Approved 2.0% market adjustment for non-union managerial employees effective July 1, 2022 (carried)
• Referred salary schedule realignment back to administration for review (4-3 recorded vote)
• Expanded mental health coverage to include Social Workers and Registered Psychotherapists, increased annual coverage to $800 (carried)
• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes from April 25 and May 2, 2022 (carried)
• Deferred ratification of Balmoral Street Reconstruction Phase III contract to May 16, 2022 (carried)
• Ratified by-laws for local improvements on Alloy Drive and Miles Street (BL 44-46/2022) (carried)
• Passed final tax levy by-law for 2022 (BL 51/2022) (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved a $1.8 million allocation from the General Capital Reserve for hot-in-place road work and patching on select arterials and collectors. Multiple construction contracts were awarded, including asphalt resurfacing, sewer and watermain, and bridge replacement projects. The committee also approved a 2.0% salary increase for non-union and non-affiliated employees, appointed Councillor Shelby Ch'ng to the Thunder Bay Police Services Board, and adopted a new centerline painting standard for multi-use trails. An amendment to reduce the council remuneration increase from 2.35% to 1.5% was lost.

• Approved $1.8M for hot-in-place road work and patching from General Capital Reserve
• Awarded $4.1M asphalt resurfacing contract to Bruno's Contracting
• Awarded $6.3M sewer & watermain contract to Makkinga Contracting
• Awarded $3.7M asphalt rehabilitation & storm sewer contract to Bay City Contractors
• Awarded $8.3M Balmoral Street Reconstruction Phase III/IV to Bruno's Contracting
• Awarded $1.9M Woodcrest Bridge Replacement to LH North Ltd.
• Approved 2.0% salary increases for non-union and non-affiliated employees
• Appointed Councillor Shelby Ch'ng to Thunder Bay Police Services Board

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 tax policy report, setting tax ratios and rates as per Option 1, with final tax levy due in two installments on August 3 and October 5, 2022. It also approved the 2023 budget calendar, but referred it back to administration for more information on budget direction in an election year. The Anti-Racism & Respect Advisory Committee was renamed to Anti-Racism & Equity Advisory Committee with amended terms of reference. A resolution on conversion therapy was amended to direct administration to review policies preventing unlawful activities in city facilities, with a report due by September 12, 2022.

• Approved 2022 tax ratios and rates (Option 1) with final levy due Aug 3 and Oct 5, 2022
• Approved 2023 Budget Calendar, then referred back for election-year budget direction info
• Renamed Anti-Racism & Respect Advisory Committee to Anti-Racism & Equity Advisory Committee
• Adopted amended Terms of Reference for Anti-Racism & Equity Advisory Committee
• Amended conversion therapy resolution to direct review of city facility policies, report by Sept 12, 2022
• Removed 'Ban Against Conversion Therapy' from Outstanding List for Planning Services
• Scheduled Closed Session for May 2, 2022 for personal matters and labour relations
• Ratified legal matter 2022CLS.011 as directed in Closed Session

City Council (Public Meeting)

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City Council approved a new comprehensive zoning by-law (BL 1/2022) replacing the old one, and issued draft plan approval for a 69-lot subdivision at 1811 Mountain Road. They also approved zoning amendments for outdoor self storage at 3130 Dawson Road and removed a holding provision at 211 Thompson Road. All decisions were carried, with BL 1/2022 passed by a recorded vote of 6-3.

• Approved new comprehensive zoning by-law BL 1/2022 (6-3 recorded vote)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision for 69 lots at 1811 Mountain Road (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for outdoor self storage at 3130 Dawson Road (carried)
• Approved site plan control designation for 3130 Dawson Road (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment to remove holding provision at 211 Thompson Road (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended that City Council endorse the Full Application for the City and District of Thunder Bay Ontario Health Team (OHT), with the city participating as a signatory and the City Manager designating representatives. It also recommended approving an extension of draft plan approval for a subdivision at 2085 15th Side Road to June 20, 2025, and supporting the appointment of Fire Chief G. Hankkio as Thunder Bay District Fire Coordinator for a four-year term. A motion to amend the Ward and Town Hall By-law to restrict meetings during election periods was lost, and a subsequent amendment was also lost.

• Endorsed Ontario Health Team Full Application (carried)
• Approved draft plan approval extension for 2085 15th Side Road to June 20, 2025 (carried)
• Supported appointment of Fire Chief G. Hankkio as District Fire Coordinator for four years (carried)
• Lost motion to cease Ward and Town Hall meetings on first day of Nomination Period in election years
• Lost amendment to delete 'in an election year' from the motion
• Scheduled closed session for April 25, 2022 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended excluding portions of the former Chippewa Park Wildlife Exhibit from decommissioning for raptor rescue, and directed staff to develop a lease with Thunderbird Wildlife Rescue. It also recommended granting the Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre access to city lands for an indoor racquet facility, but referred the project for cost review. A $741,579.10 contract for Victoriaville Civic Centre ventilation was recommended for award. Several administrative items were approved, including safety improvements review for Dawson Road and a lifeguard program review.

• Approved excluding Chippewa Park wildlife exhibit portions for raptor rescue and lease with Thunderbird Wildlife Rescue (carried)
• Approved granting TBCTC access to city lands for indoor racquet facility (carried)
• Referred tennis centre project to Administration for cost review of air-supported structure (carried)
• Approved $741,579.10 contract to Thermal Mechanical Systems Inc for Victoriaville ventilation (carried)
• Approved review of Dawson Road safety improvements, including turning lanes and truck operator training (carried)
• Approved lifeguard recruitment and retention review, report by Sept 12, 2022 (carried)
• Defeated amendment to add lifeguard wage report by June 13, 2022 (lost)
• Approved citizen appointments to EarthCare, Library, and BIA (carried)

City Council

The council confirmed the agenda, adopted minutes from the March 28 meeting, and ratified three resolutions from Committee of the Whole: citizen appointments to committees and boards, an Ontario Land Tribunal matter, and the Victoriaville Civic Centre ventilation tender award. A confirming by-law (BL 36/2022) was passed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Confirmed agenda for April 4, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of March 28, 2022 City Council meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of March 28, 2022 Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Ratified citizen appointments to committees and boards (carried)
• Ratified Ontario Land Tribunal matter (carried)
• Ratified Victoriaville Civic Centre ventilation tender award (carried)
• Passed confirming by-law BL 36/2022 (carried)

City Council

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Committee of the Whole

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City Council (Public Meeting)

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City Council (Public Meeting)

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City Council held a public meeting and approved a plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 1811 Mountain Road, submitted by Shore Bay Estates Limited. The approval rezones portions of the 54.4-hectare site from R5 to R1 and R1-H, with conditions including removal of the holding symbol once septic system requirements are met. The motion was carried.

• Approved zoning amendment for 1811 Mountain Road, rezoning from R5 to R1 and R1-H (carried)
• Approved plan of subdivision comprising 69 single-detached lots, stormwater blocks, walkway blocks, streets, and open space blocks (carried)
• Conditioned removal of 'H' holding symbol on proof that lots can be developed without tertiary septic systems (carried)
• Set minimum lot frontage at 30.0 metres and minimum lot area at 2,100.0 square metres in R1 zone (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved the purchase of four new emergency vehicles from Crestline Coach Ltd. for $760,000 plus HST, with an option for up to four more in 2022. It also approved a site-specific Official Plan amendment to allow a dental office at 2129 Arthur Street East, and referred a deputation on a Belrose Secondary Plan to Administration for review. Funding of $50,000 for community-based strategies and $15,000 for incident reporting was approved.

• Approved $760K purchase of four emergency vehicles from Crestline Coach Ltd. (carried)
• Approved Official Plan amendment for dental office at 2129 Arthur Street East (carried)
• Referred Belrose Secondary Plan deputation to Administration, report by July 25, 2022 (carried)
• Approved $50K funding for community strategies and $15K for incident reporting (carried)
• Approved including Living Wage data in annual salary report for Non-Affiliated employees (carried)
• Scheduled closed session for March 28, 2022 (carried)

City Council

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Council voted separately on two Integrity Commissioner recommendations regarding Councillor Aldo Ruberto. The proposed 5-day pay suspension was defeated (LOST), while a motion to develop social media guidance for Council members was approved (CARRIED). Council also ratified the purchase of four specialized transit buses and passed several by-laws, including three authorizing applications to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for capital project financing.

• Rejected 5-day pay suspension for Councillor Ruberto (LOST)
• Approved developing social media guidance for Council members (CARRIED)
• Ratified supply and delivery of four specialized transit buses (CARRIED)
• Passed by-law BL 17/2022 authorizing application of Municipal Act section 418.1
• Passed by-law BL 20/2022 amending Records Authority Schedule By-law
• Passed by-laws BL 24/2022, BL 25/2022, BL 26/2022 authorizing OILC financing applications
• Passed by-law BL 29/2022 appointing parking enforcement officers
• Passed confirming by-law BL 22/2022

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the purchase of four new low floor specialized transit buses for $880,792.61 (inclusive of HST) from Creative Carriage Ltd of Saint George, Ontario. The resolution will be presented to City Council later that evening for ratification, requiring a two-thirds vote. The committee also received informational reports on a proposed multi-use indoor turf facility at Chapples Park and updates on ward/town hall meetings. A closed session meeting was scheduled for March 21, 2022, for legislative and procedural training.

• Approved $880,792.61 contract for four specialized transit buses to Creative Carriage Ltd (carried)
• Scheduled closed session for March 21, 2022 for legislative/procedural training (carried)
• Confirmed agenda for March 14, 2022 meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on March 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee of the Whole approved several items, including a budget for the Streamline Development Approval Fund, support for a pedestrian bridges grant application, removal of a Prince Arthur's Landing outstanding item, and a resolution supporting Ukraine's sovereignty. It also received a presentation on the organics (green bin) program and changed the report-back date for automated speed enforcement.

• Approved Streamline Development Approval Fund budget (Appropriation No. 4) (carried)
• Supported girder reuse pedestrian bridges project for Active Transportation Fund application (carried)
• Removed Prince Arthur's Landing Phase 1 outstanding item from list (carried)
• Changed automated speed enforcement report-back date to June 6, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted resolution supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and welcoming refugees (carried)
• Scheduled City Council meeting for March 7, 2022 and closed session for March 14, 2022 (carried)

City Council

The March 7, 2022 City Council meeting was largely procedural. Council confirmed the agenda, adopted minutes from the February 14, 2022 meetings, and passed a confirming by-law (BL 27/2022) to formalize the proceedings. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Confirmed the March 7, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the February 14, 2022 City Council and Public Meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the February 14, 2022 Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Passed confirming by-law BL 27/2022 (carried)

City Council

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District City Council meeting on February 14, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for this meeting.

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved several items, including proceeding with lease negotiations as directed in closed session, granting shareholder consent for Synergy North, extending draft plan approval for a subdivision at 2160 West Arthur Street, and awarding a contract for a Jasper call system. It also opposed Quebec's Bill 21 and postponed the Citizens of Exceptional Achievement event.

• Approved proceeding with lease negotiations as directed in closed session (carried)
• Approved Synergy North shareholder consent as directed in closed session (carried)
• Approved extension of draft plan approval for 2160 West Arthur Street to March 25, 2024 (carried)
• Awarded contract to CRC Communications Ltd. for Jasper Call System/Pagers at $88,917.30 plus HST (carried)
• Opposed Quebec's Bill 21 and endorsed a nationwide campaign against it (carried)
• Postponed 2021/2022 Annual Citizens of Exceptional Achievement Event from April 19, 2022 (carried)
• Scheduled a closed session for March 7, 2022 (carried)

City Council (Public Meeting)

This agenda is procedural boilerplate only. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions for the February 14, 2022 public meeting of Thunder Bay District City Council.

Council held a public meeting and approved a zoning by-law amendment for a self-storage facility with a self-serve auto repair shop at 1101 Syndicate Avenue South, including specific regulations on setbacks, parking, and privacy screens. Council also approved an official plan amendment and zoning changes for 1900 108th Avenue to allow heavy industrial use, including industrial-scale computing, subject to conditions. A request to amend the official plan for a dental clinic at 2129 Arthur Street East was initially lost, but an amended referral was carried, directing administration to develop an alternate resolution and report back after the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal. Council also approved a zoning amendment for a single detached dwelling at 211 Thompson Road, subject to a notification agreement.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 1101 Syndicate Ave S to permit mini-storage and self-serve auto repair shop, with conditions including a 20m exterior side yard and 4 parking spaces.
• Approved official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for 1900 108th Avenue to designate land as Heavy Industrial and permit industrial-scale computing, subject to site plan control and a 12-month validity period.
• Referred report R 14/2022 for 2129 Arthur St E to administration to develop an alternate resolution supporting a dental clinic, with a report back after the OLT appeal outcome; carried 8-1.
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 211 Thompson Road to rezone a portion from EP to RU1 for a single detached dwelling, garage, and pool, subject to a notification agreement.
• Introduced and passed by-laws BL 12/2022, BL 14/2022, BL 15/2022, BL 16/2022, BL 18/2022, BL 21/2022, and BL 23/2022 for zoning, official plan, and site plan control designations.

City Council

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Council approved a $2.4 million addition to the Police Services Capital Budget for preliminary work on a new police headquarters, funded from Renew Thunder Bay. It also reallocated $120,000 from the Vickers/Carrick Street bridge design to recreational trail maintenance, deferring the design to 2023 to pursue a CN partnership. Both motions passed with recorded votes.

• Approved $2.4M for police HQ preliminary work (7-4)
• Reallocated $120,000 from Vickers/Carrick bridge design to trail maintenance (11-0)
• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes (Jan 24) and special session budget minutes
• Received At Large Town Hall minutes (Oct 28, 2021)
• Ratified Pool 6 Dock Bollards single source award
• Passed By-law BL 10/2022 (Prudent Investor participation)
• Passed confirming by-law BL 13/2022

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on February 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The Committee of the Whole voted to suspend Councillor Aldo Ruberto's pay for 5 days after an Integrity Commissioner report found he breached the Code of Conduct. The committee also approved the sale of two city-owned surplus properties, awarded contracts for dock bollards and consulting services, and directed staff to work on relocating a monument to injured workers. A motion to defer ratification of the suspension was lost.

• Approved 5-day pay suspension for Councillor Ruberto (carried)
• Approved sale of 1040 Huron Avenue to Ontario Aboriginal Housing Support Services Corp for $649,000 less $25,000 discount (carried)
• Approved sale of 61 Court Street South to 11397141 Canada Inc. for $129,900 (carried)
• Awarded $126,800 plus HST contract to Sacchetti Construction Ltd. for Pool 6 Dock bollards (carried)
• Awarded up to $1,117,339 contract to Kontzamanis Graumann Smith MacMillan Inc. for Victoriaville Centre demolition/design (carried)
• Directed administration to work on relocating injured workers monument to city lands (carried)
• Directed administration to develop policy on donations for monuments/art on municipal lands (carried)
• Lost motion to defer ratification of Integrity Commissioner resolutions (lost)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on February 1, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, with no specific topics, motions, or discussions identified.

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 General Municipal Tax Supported Operating Budget at $329,071,000 gross and $248,563,500 net, along with the capital budget of $71,025,700 gross. Several amendments were carried, including increasing the TBDSSAB levy by $43,275, adding $20,500 to the Pioneer Ridge Jasper Call System project, and adding $2.4 million for preliminary police headquarters work funded by Renew Thunder Bay. A proposed $284,250 addition for protective netting in indoor arenas was lost, as were amendments for public art funding and reallocating bridge design funds.

• Approved 2022 operating budget at $329,071,000 gross and $248,563,500 net
• Approved 2022 capital budget at $71,025,700 gross
• Increased TBDSSAB levy by $43,275
• Increased Pioneer Ridge Jasper Call System project by $20,500, funded by provincial grant
• Deleted $56 million new Police Facility project from capital budget
• Added $2.4 million for preliminary police headquarters work, funded by Renew Thunder Bay
• Increased chipseal budget by $75,000 for rural road resurfacing
• Approved user fee increases including transit pass, water, and solid waste fees

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved an amendment to the 2022 Capital and Operating Budget, reducing the Thunder Bay Police Services Board's new police facility funding request from $56 million to $2.4 million for preliminary work. The remaining funds were deferred to the 2023 budget for consideration. The motion was carried.

• Amended 2022 budget to reduce police facility funding from $56M to $2.4M (carried)
• Referred original $56M police facility motion to Police Services Board for 2023 budget consideration (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved several major items, including a $4,821,140 tender for the Centennial Botanical Conservatory production greenhouse and annex, a water billing system contract with Origin Consulting, and a transition to the Prudent Investor Standard with ONE Joint Investment Board. It also designated Vickers Park as a heritage property and made citizen appointments to advisory committees. A request for a supply management by-law update was lost.

• Approved $4,821,140 tender for Centennial Botanical Conservatory greenhouse and annex (carried)
• Awarded RFP 2021-52 water billing system contract to Origin Consulting, LLC (carried)
• Approved transition to Prudent Investor Standard and ONE Joint Investment Board agreement (carried)
• Designated Vickers Park at 1700 Arthur Street East as heritage property (carried)
• Approved IPAC Minor Capital funding from Ministry of Long-Term Care (carried)
• Appointed Paul Capon to Community Safety & Well-Being Advisory Committee (carried)
• Appointed Todd Kennedy and Cody Raposo to advisory committees (carried)
• Lost motion requesting supply management by-law update (lost)

City Council

This City Council agenda for January 24, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document is essentially empty of decisions, discussions, or listed business items.

The council confirmed the agenda, adopted previous minutes, and ratified a resolution from Committee of the Whole regarding the Centennial Botanical Conservatory Production Greenhouse and Annex tender award. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Confirmed agenda for January 24, 2022
• Adopted minutes of January 17, 2022 City Council meeting
• Adopted minutes of January 17, 2022 Committee of the Whole
• Received minutes of Neebing Ward Meeting 02-2021 (November 24, 2021)
• Ratified Corporate Report R 9/2022 - Centennial Botanical Conservatory Production Greenhouse and Annex Tender Award
• Passed Confirming By-law BL 8/2022

Committee of the Whole

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on January 20, 2022. The agenda contains no listed items, reports, or decisions, only boilerplate text and embedded media placeholders. No substantive business is scheduled.

The Committee of the Whole approved several amendments to the proposed 2022 Capital and Operating Budget, including increases to Community, Youth and Cultural Funding and Community Safety & Well-Being, and a business relief package waiving license fees for restaurants and event venues. A motion to fund cold weather programming was lost, and a decision on protective safety netting in indoor arenas was deferred to February 1, 2022.

• Approved $20,800 ongoing and $27,900 one-time increase to Community, Youth and Cultural Funding (carried)
• Approved $40,000 expansion for Community Safety & Well-Being Plan (carried)
• Approved business relief: waived license fees for restaurants/catering/event venues for one year, with $130,000 in fee reductions (carried)
• Deferred protective safety netting in indoor arenas to February 1, 2022 (carried)
• Lost motion for $250,000 cold weather programming funding (lost)
• Lost motion to reduce cold weather funding to $150,000 (lost)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on January 18, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

The Committee of the Whole received and approved the proposed 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets, including a $329,162,500 gross tax-supported operating budget and a $121,069,700 gross capital budget. Multiple amendments were carried, adjusting funding sources, adding infrastructure projects, and increasing user fees. The meeting recessed to January 20, 2022, for further budget deliberations.

• Approved 2022 tax-supported operating budget at $329,162,500 gross and $248,155,100 net
• Approved 2022 tax-supported capital budget at $121,069,700 gross with financing from reserves, debentures, and grants
• Approved 2022 rate-supported budgets for Solid Waste, Wastewater, Waterworks, and Prince Arthur's Landing Boater Services
• Approved 27 user fee increases and new fees, including transit adult monthly pass +$2.50 and waterworks charges +3.0%
• Carried amendment to reclassify $230,000 from 'other' revenue to 'Federal Grants - Miscellaneous' in capital budget
• Carried amendment to increase Stabilization Reserve Fund by $250,000, decrease General Capital Reserve Fund by same
• Carried amendment to decrease insurance premiums by $449,300 gross and $299,400 net in tax-supported budget
• Carried amendment to increase Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund grant by $4,183,900 and corresponding reserve

City Council

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District City Council meeting of January 17, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed in the provided text.

City Council confirmed the agenda and previous minutes, adopted Committee of the Whole minutes, and passed three by-laws: a zoning amendment for 385 Mooney Ave, a site plan control designation for 1457 John St Rd, and a deeming by-law for 811 Field Street. A confirming by-law was also passed. All motions carried without recorded opposition.

• Confirmed agenda and minutes of Jan 10, 2022 council meeting
• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes from Jan 10 and Jan 11, 2022
• Passed BL 5/2022 zoning by-law amendment for 385 Mooney Ave
• Passed BL 6/2022 site plan control designation for 1457 John St Rd
• Passed BL 9/2022 deeming by-law for 811 Field Street
• Passed BL 11/2022 confirming by-law for Jan 17, 2022 proceedings

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved several items, including appointments to the Community Safety & Well-Being Advisory Committee, a two-year extension for a condominium conversion at 1622 W. Francis Street, and a motion supporting the Tiny Homes Thunder Bay initiative in principle. The committee also confirmed the agenda and scheduled a closed session for January 24, 2022. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved appointments to Community Safety & Well-Being Advisory Committee (carried)
• Approved extension of draft plan approval for condominium conversion at 1622 W. Francis Street (carried)
• Approved motion to support Tiny Homes Thunder Bay initiative in principle (carried)
• Confirmed agenda for January 17, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Scheduled closed session for January 24, 2022 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on January 13, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

The Committee of the Whole held a special session on the 2022 Capital & Operating Budget, hearing public deputations from four individuals and organizations. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was confirming the agenda. The meeting adjourned without voting on any budget items.

• Confirmed the January 13, 2022 agenda (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on January 11, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, with no specific topics, motions, or discussions identified.

The Committee of the Whole met in special session solely to receive a presentation on the Long Term Financial Overview from city staff. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was confirming the agenda. The meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

• Confirmed the meeting agenda (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Thunder Bay District Committee of the Whole meeting on January 10, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Committee of the Whole directed administration to fully implement an arm's length relationship with the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium effective January 1, 2023. It also approved a $103,314.18 increase to a storm sewer separation contract, bringing the total to $2,249,982.41. The Committee voted to terminate the city's administration of the Licensed Private Home Child Care Program by July 1, 2022, and referred a $27,000 fish ladder improvement request to the 2022 budget meeting.

• Directed full arm's length relationship with Thunder Bay Community Auditorium effective Jan 1, 2023 (carried)
• Approved $103,314.18 increase to Contract 4, 2021 Storm Sewer Separation, total $2,249,982.41 (carried)
• Approved termination of Licensed Private Home Child Care Program administration by July 1, 2022 (carried)
• Approved $48,712 increase to 2022 Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program budget (carried)
• Referred $27,000 fish ladder improvements to 2022 Infrastructure & Operations budget meeting (carried)
• Referred protective safety netting in indoor arenas to 2022 Community Services budget meeting (carried)
• Directed deferral of outstanding items by up to two months due to COVID-19 (carried)

City Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no actual business for the Thunder Bay District City Council meeting.

Council deferred a decision on a proposed city-operated tree nursery and instead referred the feasibility report to administration to explore options for supplying regionally grown trees, with a report back due by June 6, 2022. Council also approved the 2022 interim tax levy and a subdivision agreement for Gemstone Estates Stage 5. All motions carried without recorded opposition.

• Referred tree production feasibility report to administration for review of regional tree supply options (carried)
• Approved 2022 Interim Tax Levy by-law BL 2/2022 (carried)
• Approved subdivision agreement with 2298184 Ontario Inc. for Gemstone Estates Stage 5, by-law BL 4/2022 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of December 20, 2021 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (carried)
• Confirmed agenda for January 10, 2022 meeting (carried)