Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the resolution to establish the Monday, November 1, 2021 Committee of the Whole – Closed Session, we recommend that the following reasons be deleted: “ a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.” AND THAT the meeting start time be changed to 5:30 p.m

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, November 1, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in order to receive information relative to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

WITH RESPECT to the November 1, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 146/2021 (Infrastructure & Operations – Engineering & Operations), we recommend that Schedule C of By-law 087-2007 being a By-law to prohibit heavy traffic on certain highways within the City of Thunder Bay, be amended to prohibit a maximum registered weight of greater than 10,000 kilograms from operating on East Avenue from Dawson Road to County Boulevard, and Market Street from East Avenue to Wardrope Avenue; AND THAT the necessary by-law be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 150/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Thunder Bay Fire Rescue), we recommend that By-law 76/2021 (the “Emergency Plan By-law”), be amended to designate the Director, Strategic Initiatives & Engagement as the Emergency Information Officer; AND THAT the Emergency Plan By-law be further amended to designate and authorize Acting Mayors, designated in accordance with the By-law Respecting the Appointment of Acting Mayors, as may be amended or replaced from time to time, to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Mayor under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act or the Emergency Plan By- law, where the Mayor is absent or unable to act; AND THAT By-law 76/2021 be amended as outlined in this report and presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the memorandum from Kayla Dixon, Director – Engineering & Operations dated October 21, 2021, we recommend the Transfer Payment Agreement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream Local Government Intake and any/all subsequent years agreements or amendments between the Ontario Minister of Infrastructure and the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay be approved; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documentation; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Cory Halvorsen, Manager – Parks & Opens Spaces dated October 20, 2021, we recommend that the report back date relating to the Wayfinding Signage – Centennial Park and Trowbridge be changed from November 30, 2021 to December 6, 2021.

WITH RESPECT to joining the Cities Race to Zero campaign, The City of Thunder Bay pledges to: 1. Publicly endorse the following principles: ● We recognise the global climate emergency. ● We are committed to keeping global heating below the 1.5°Celsius goal of the Paris Agreement. ● We are committed to putting inclusive climate action at the center of all urban decision-making, to create thriving and equitable communities for everyone. ● We invite our partners – political leaders, CEOs, trade unions, investors, and civil society – to join us in recognising the global climate emergency and help us deliver on science-based action to overcome it. 2. We pledge to reach (net)-zero by mid-century at the latest, in line with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°Celsius. 3. We pledge to reduce emissions by 55% below 2016 levels by 2030 by following the pathway outlined in the Net-Zero Strategy. 4. Immediately proceed to planning the following inclusive and equitable climate actions as listed on www.citiesracetozero.org that will help to place Thunder Bay on a resilient pathway consistent with the 1.5°Celsius objective of the Paris Agreement and begin implementation no later than 2022: a. Collect information on the needs of frontline communities (including children, workers in transitioning industries, women, refugees, etc) with respect to climate planning and/or implementation. b. Pilot test and procure, with partners as necessary, zero emissions buses by 2025. c. Develop a roadmap

WITH RESPECT to the memorandum from Councillor Mark Bentz, dated October 20, 2021, we recommend that Administration be directed to report back with options for a multi-faceted approach to finance, leverage and influence solutions to address homelessness and poverty in Thunder Bay; AND THAT the options include specific concepts/strategies for the municipality to act as a catalyst and facilitator to address: • identified gaps such as supportive transitional housing; • other gaps as may be identified across the municipal-community collaborative to significantly improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness, precarious housing, and poverty; AND THAT the options include opportunities for Council to advocate, partner and work together with agencies, other levels of government and grass roots community groups to achieve positive outcomes; AND THAT this report be received by City Council on or before December 20, 2021; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.