Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the resolution to establish the Monday, July 21, 2025 Committee of the Whole – Closed Session, we recommend that the following reasons be added: (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; AND THAT the following reasons be removed: (h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them; (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025 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; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (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; 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. 2001, c. 25, s. 239.

WITH RESPECT to the confirmation of the agenda, notwithstanding Section 5.08 (e) (6) of Procedural By-law 51/2021, we recommend that the deputation, previously denied by the City Clerk, relating to Report 239-2025 Temporary Village Initiative-Alternate Locations be heard from Fort William BIA Member Steven Scollie; AND THAT the agenda be amended accordingly.

WITH RESPECT to the July 21, 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 Confidential Memorandum from Director-Legislative Services & City Clerk Krista Power, dated June 23, 2025 relative to appointments to the Waterfront District BIA Board of Directors, we recommend that Frank Marino and Connor Remus be appointed for the remainder of 4 year terms expiring November 14, 2026 or until such time as replacements have been appointed.

WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Councillor Albert Aiello, Chair - Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee, dated July 14, 2025, we recommend that Murray Walberg be appointed to the Tbaytel Board of Directors; AND THAT Murray Walberg's term of office shall be 3 years, expiring June 30, 2028 or until such time as a replacement has been appointed.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2025CLS.030 (Realty Services) we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Rajni Agarwal, dated July 11, 2025 we recommend that City Council approve in principle the project approved by Clean, Green & Beautiful to post memorial banners honouring war veterans in the Committee of the Whole – Monday, July 21, 2025 City of Thunder Bay; AND THAT funding required for additional years of this project beyond 2027 be subject to City Council budget deliberations for 2028 and onward; AND THAT Administration provide City Council more information on this project as it evolves; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Rajni Agarwal, dated July 10, 2025 we recommend that $20,000 of funding be allocated from the City of Thunder Bay to support the South Core Roar event taking place on September 20, 2025; AND THAT the source of funding be determined by Administration prior to ratification of this decision; AND THAT Administration provide in-kind support for the event with the addition of litter and refuse pick up before and after the event; 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, August 11, 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; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; (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.