Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the April 14, 2025 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 Deputation relating to the Acceleration of the Implementation of Green Development Standards on April 14, 2025, we recommend that the contents of the deputation be referred to Administration to review the feasibility of adopting Green Development Standards in the City of Thunder Bay; AND THAT the report include, at minimum, the following:  A review of GDS models implemented in comparable municipalities, with consideration of tiered or phased-in approaches;  An analysis of the potential cost implications for new residential development, with particular attention to affordable and entry-level housing;  Identification of potential funding programs, incentives, or grants that could offset additional costs for homeowners, developers, and non-profit housing providers;  Engagement with key stakeholders, including the development community, housing organizations, environmental experts, and residents;  Options to address equity and accessibility, including supports or exemptions for non-market and supportive housing projects;  An implementation framework outlining possible voluntary, incentivized, and/or mandatory components, including associated timelines. AND THAT Administration report back on or before Q2 2027; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report 052-2025-Growth-Development Services-Planning Services, we recommend that the request by Stantec, agent for the owner, to extend draft plan approval for three additional years to April 14, 2028, as it applies to Mountainview Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision (58T-00501), legally described as Part Of Lots 17 & 18 Concession 3, S.K.R., municipally known as 1811 Mountain Road, be approved; AND THAT the extension approval be subject to the conditions outlined in Attachment B and on the November 27th, 2021 Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited. being Attachment C to this report; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification

WITH RESPECT to Report 007-2025, we recommend that Administration be directed to bring forward policy changes through an Official Plan Amendment to allow for approval of Minor Zoning By-law Amendments, Consents, and Subdivision approvals to be delegated to the Manager of Planning Services; AND THAT Council direct Administration to provide public notice of its intent to hold a public meeting to amend the Official Plan as it applies to delegation of planning approvals; AND THAT Council direct Administration to prepare the necessary by-laws to authorize the delegations of authority to the Manager of Planning Services; AND THAT the proposed delegation of Authority By-law provide for the referral of Planning matters back to Council or the Committee of Adjustment in appropriate circumstances; AND THAT Council direct Administration to present the Official Plan Amendment and associated by-laws to City Council for decision by November 24th, 2025.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Director – Strategy & Engagement Cynthia Olsen dated February 11, 2025, we recommend that funding contributions in the amount of $51,900 be provided to the following community-based strategies: Poverty Reduction Strategy (Lakehead Social Planning Council), Food Action Network of Northwestern Ontario (Food Action Network of Northwestern Ontario), Age Friendly Thunder Bay (Age Friendly Thunder Bay), and $15,000 for Incident Reporting & Referral Services (Lakehead Social Planning Council) to support coordination of these community-based strategies; AND THAT representatives of the strategies continue to report back annually on progress in implementing their respective strategy; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to this matter; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Peder Olsen, Property Agent – Realty Services, dated March 19, 2025, we recommend that Outstanding Item 2024-001- DEV be removed from the Outstanding List; AND THAT any necessary by-laws or resolutions be presented to City Council for ratification. Committee of the Whole – Monday, April 14, 2025

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Aaron Ward, Manager – Engineering dated April 1, 2025, we recommend that the Luci Court and Yonge Street tax- and rate-supported projects, included in the 2025 Capital Budget, be cancelled, and the funds reallocated to Contract 4, 2025 – Cumberland Street Roundabout & Reconstruction; AND THAT Budget Appropriation 5 – Contract 4-2025 Roundabout be approved; 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, April 28, 2025 at 4:30 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; (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; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and (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.