City Council

WITH RESPECT to the February 8, 2021 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.

THAT the Minutes of the following Meeting of the Thunder Bay City Council, be confirmed: 1. The Thunder Bay City Council meeting held on January 25, 2020.

PAGE 3 OF 8 City Council – February 8, 2021 WITH RESPECT to the removal of nets from outdoor ice rinks on January 21, 2021, we recommend that Administration be directed to return the nets for public use as soon as reasonably possible subject to confirmation of the direction provided to the City of Thunder Bay by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit to which the initial decision was made; AND THAT Administration be directed to develop a plan for monitoring and addressing compliance to ensure that the City of Thunder Bay is in compliance O. Reg 82/20 Rules Under Stage 1 relating to outdoors rinks; AND THAT should outdoor rinks require closure, Administration report to Council; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor A. Ruberto dated January 13, 2021, we recommend that City Council, through the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, advocate to the provincial and federal government for a national and provincial review of judicial sentencing relating to violent crimes, major drug distribution, human trafficking and gang association; AND THAT a copy of the resolution be sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; Hon. David PAGE 4 OF 8 City Council – February 8, 2021 Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada; Hon. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health; Marcus Powlowski, MP – Thunder Bay-Rainy River; Premier Doug Ford; Hon. Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario; Michael Gravelle, MPP – Thunder Bay Superior North; and Judith Monteith-Farrell, MPP – Thunder Bay Atikokan. AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

THAT the Minutes of the following Committee of the Whole meeting be adopted: 1. January 25, 2021 Committee of the Whole

THAT the Minutes of the following Committee of the Whole meetings, be adopted: 1. February 1, 2021 Committee of the Whole 2. January 12, 2021 Committee of the Whole - Special Session 2021 Budget 3. January 14, 2021 Committee of the Whole - Special Session 2021 Budget 4. January 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole - Special Session 2021 Budget 5. January 21, 2021 Committee of the Whole - Special Session 2021 Budget 6. January 27, 2021 Committee of the Whole - Special Session 2021 Budget 7. February 2, 2021 Committee of the Whole - Special Session 2021 Budget 8. February 4, 2021 Committee of the Whole - Special Session 2021 Budget

WITH RESPECT to the deputation received from “Not one More Death” at the February 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting, we recommend that the applicable contents of the associated deputation be referred to Administration for further exploration and recommendations and funding opportunities where possible; AND THAT Administration report back to Council on this matter; AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to schedule a Special Committee of the Whole Meeting if required prior to the next scheduled meeting on March 1, 2021 should Administration require direction for specific work; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Cody Fraser dated February 1, 2021, we recommend that support for the submission the title of for Kraft Hockeyville Canada 2021 in Oliver- Paipoonge be approved in principle; AND THAT Administration be directed to work with the organizing committee relative to a potential partnership in hosting the NHL game associated with the event at the Fort William Gardens; AND THAT Administration report back to City Council with information relative to any financial impacts and economic impact on hosting the NHL game for final approval; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the township of Oliver Paipoonge for their information; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented by City Council.

PAGE 7 OF 8 City Council – February 8, 2021 THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: 1. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. By-law Number: BL 11/2021

THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 8th day of February, 2021 By-law Number: BL 12/2021