Committee of the Whole

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board; (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (j) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

WITH RESPECT to the establishment of Committee of the Whole - Closed Session scheduled for January 23, 2023, we recommend that the following reason(s) be added: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

WITH RESPECT to the January 23, 2023 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 confidential memorandum from Krista Power, City Clerk, dated January 16, 2023, we recommend that the following persons be appointed to the following Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees: 1. Accessibility Advisory Committee One (1) Citizen to serve as the Developmental Disability representative, for a four (4) year term, expiring November 14, 2026, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: John Gobeil 2. Animal Services Committee One (1) Citizen representative for a two (2) year term expiring November 14, 2024, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: Julie Hutka 3. Audit Committee Two (2) Citizens to serve for a Four (4) year term expiring November 14, 2026,or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: John Friday Andrew Garro 4. City of Thunder Bay Appeals Tribunal Three (3) Citizens to serve for four year terms expiring November 14, 2026, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: Andrew Garro Shaun Kennedy 5. City of Thunder Bay Clean, Green and Beautiful Committee One (1) Citizen to serve as a Professional Local Artist representative for a Three (3) year term expiring November 14, 2025, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: Biljana Baker One (1) Citizen to serve as a Medium Business representative for a Two (2) year term expiring November 14, 2024, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: Kyle Jessiman One (1) Citizen to serve as a Small Business representative (10 employees or less) for a Two (2) year te

WITH RESPECT to Report 2023CLS.005 (Realty Services), we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2023CLS.004 (Legal Services), we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report 008-2023-City Manager’s Office – Office of the City Clerk, we recommend that Principles Integrity Inc. be appointed as the Integrity Commissioner and Closed Session Meeting Investigator until April 2027 via single source procurement; AND THAT the City Clerk continue to monitor the process of appointment for Integrity Commissioners in other municipalities in addition to any legislative changes that may occur before the end of the 2022-2026 term of City Council and report relevant information to City Council; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Doug Vincent, Manager Licensing & Enforcement, dated January 12, 2023, we recommend that Outstanding Item No 2018-010-DEV Sign By-law #135-1992 Amendments be deferred from February 13, 2023 to end of May 15, 2023.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; AND THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (j) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.