Committee of the Whole

With respect to establishing the October 7, 2019 Committee of the Whole - Closed Session, we recommend that the reason be amended to include advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

With respect to the October 7, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.

WITH respect to the Thunder Bay International Airport Authority and the Thunder Bay Transit Lift+ Specialized Transit Eligibility Appeal Panel we recommend that the following persons be appointed to the following Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees, as identified in the Report: 1. Applications for the Thunder Bay International Airport Authority Two Nominee’s - One Nominee from among the names submitted by the City of Thunder Bay will be selected by the TBIAAI to fulfill a 3 year term commencing December 1, 2019. 1. Ms. Angie Maltese 2. Mr. David Siciliano 2. Applications Thunder Bay Transit Lift+ Specialized Transit Eligibility Appeal Panel One citizen to serve for the remainder of a 2 year term, expiring November 30, 2021, or as soon after as a replacement has been appointed: 1. Ms. Tessa Soderberg

With respect to the Deputation received by the Thunder Bay Public Library on October 7, 2019, we recommend that this matter be referred to Administration to provide more information relative to recommendations for funding for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP); AND THAT Administration reports back on or before October 28, 2019; AND THAT any necessary bylaws be presented to City Council for ratification.

With respect to report R 138/2019 (Infrastructure & Operations – Central Support) we recommend that By-law 32-1994 be repealed and replaced as outlined in this report; AND THAT a new Cemetery By-law as outlined in this report be referred to the Registrar designated by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services for approval; AND THAT the approved version of the By-law be presented to City Council for ratification; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documentation.

With respect to Report No. R 144/2019 (Development & Emergency Services – Planning Services), we recommend that Administration be directed to submit a letter of support for the proposed changes to the Provincial Policy Statement (Attachment A); AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

With respect to Report R 116/2019 (Infrastructure & Operations - Engineering & Operations), we recommend City Council approve the Transportation Master Plan in principle to guide the future direction and investment in the transportation network, developed in line with the fundamental principles, strategies and recommendations of the Official Plan; AND THAT City Council approve the companion Active Transportation Plan in principle to guide the future direction and investment in active transportation; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

With Respect to the bid for the City of Thunder Bay to host the 2022 World Taijiquan Championships, we recommend that a letter of endorsement for the bid be approved on behalf of the Mayor and Council; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

With respect to participation on the AMO-Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centre’s Working Group., we recommend that Councillor Kristen Oliver be appointed to represent the City of Thunder Bay; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Ci ty Council for ratification.

With respect to the memorandum from Mayor B. Mauro, dated October 3, 2019 relative to Recommendation from Multi-Use Indoor Sports Facility Committee – Tennis, we recommend that the following be added after the 3rd paragraph: “AND THAT the source of funding for the approved amount be from the stabilization reserve fund.”

With respect to the memorandum from Mayor B. Mauro, dated October 3, 2019 relative to Recommendation from Multi-Use Indoor Sports Facility Committee – Tennis, we recommend that the following paragraph be deleted: “AND THAT the potential of up to 1.5 million dollars be provided to the Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre to work in partnership with the City of Thunder Bay on the creation of an air supported structure at Chapples Park; AND THAT the City’s financial support be subject to confirmation of total project funding, due diligence review of the business plan, and future budget approval by Council; AND THAT the source of funding for the approved amount be from the stabilization reserve fund; AND THAT any agreements between the partners be created in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign any agreements relative to this project;” And replaced with the following: “AND THAT Administration be directed to work in partnership with Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre and report back to Council on potential partnership options;”

With respect to the inclusion of tennis in the Multi Use Indoor Sports Facility, we recommend that tennis be excluded in the development of the construction documents associated with this project; PAGE 11 OF 12 Committee of the Whole – October 7, 2019 AND THAT the potential of up to 1.5 million dollars be provided to the Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre to work in partnership with the City of Thunder Bay on the creation of an air supported structure at Chapples Park; AND THAT the City’s financial support be subject to confirmation of total project funding, due diligence review of the business plan, and future budget approval by Council; AND THAT the source of funding for the approved amount be from the stabilization reserve fund; AND THAT any agreements between the partners be created in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign any agreements relative to this project; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. in order to receive information relative to labour relations or employee negotiations; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.