Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the September 18, 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 City Clerk, Krista Power dated September 11, 2023, we recommend that the following individuals be appointed for a term expiring November 14, 2026, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed:  RILEY BURTON,  CARLOS SANTANDER-MATURANA  CODY FRASER  HEATHER MCLEOD  WAYNE BAHLIEDA  REBECCA JOHNSON

WITH RESPECT to Report 2023CLS.030 (Infrastructure, Development & Operations - Development Services) we recommend Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session; AND THAT O/S Item 2023-002-DEV be removed from the outstanding list; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2023CLS.031 (Community Services - Central Support Services), we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report 287-2023 (Corporate Services-Licensing & Enforcement), we recommend that the attached draft by-law 289-2023 be amended to include the following: "By virtue of only that activity alone, where the owner immediately collects any such defecated material from said lands and disposes of it properly in accordance with existing laws."

WITH RESPECT to the memorandum from Mayor Ken Boshcoff relative to Strong Mayor Powers dated September 1, 2023, we recommend in support of the Mayor’s letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra confirming the City of Thunder Bay’s housing target.

WITH RESPECT to the memorandum from Doug Vincent, Manager – Licensing & Enforcement, we recommend that the first paragraph of the resolution be amended by changing “be removed from the Outstanding List;” to “remains on the Outstanding List;” AND THAT the second paragraph be deleted and replaced with the following: “AND THAT Administration report back on or before December 11, 2023 following consultation at a meeting with mobile sign companies.”

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Doug Vincent, Manager, Licensing & Enforcement, dated September 05, 2023, we recommend Outstanding Item 2023-008DEV remains on the Outstanding List; AND THAT Administration report back on or before December 11, 2023 following consultation at a meeting with mobile sign companies.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Peder Olsen, Property Agent, Infrastructure, Development & Operations – Realty Services, dated August 30, 2023, we recommend that the Outstanding Item 2023-004-Dev-Downtown Fort William Strategic Renewal Plan – Implementation Plan be deferred from September 18, 2023 to February 12, 2024; 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, September 25, 2023 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; and (d) labour relations or employee negotiations.