Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the September 20, 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 the Deputation from Kyla Moore on September 20, 2021, we recommend that the contents of the deputation entitled “Reimagining the Yard Maintenance Bylaw: An Opportunity to Contribute Towards Sustainability Goals” be referred to Administration and be included in the Property Standards and Yard Maintenance By-law review.

PAGE 4 OF 12 Committee of the Whole – Monday, September 20, 2021 WITH RESPECT to the confidential memorandum from Director - Human Resources & Corporate Safety Karie Ortgiese, dated September 13, 2021 we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 114/2021 (Superior North EMS), we recommend the purchase of 50 Physio Control LifePak 15 cardiac Monitors, 24 CR2 AED’s and 25 Lucas Chest Compression devices for $1,347,398.99 inclusive of HST; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 121/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Licensing & Enforcement Division), we recommend that Administration take the necessary steps to bring forward a new by-law, requiring owners of shopping carts to submit and adhere to a shopping cart identification and recovery plan, for approval of City Council, as outlined in this report; AND THAT Administration establish a schedule of fees and provisions, to support costs associated which will be included within the new by-law; AND THAT Administration review the effectiveness of the by-law once approved in reducing issues with abandoned shopping carts, after a three-year trial period from implementation, unless Council requests such information sooner; AND THAT Administration present the new by-law to City Council for ratification on or before November 15, 2021; AND THAT the General Manager of Development and Emergency Services be authorized to execute any documents with respect to Abandoned Shopping Carts.

WITH RESPECT to Report No. R 120/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Licensing & Enforcement Division), we recommend that Council approve the work plan and priorities for the review of enforcement by-laws as outlined in this Report; AND THAT policies, procedures and by-laws be reviewed and amended in the priority order outlined so as to streamline enforcement efforts and improve overall efficiency and effectiveness; AND THAT the necessary by-laws outlined in this report be presented to City Council for repeal where appropriate and ratification where appropriate.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 94/2021 and the memorandum from Councillor Aldo Ruberto, dated August 26, 2021, we recommend that the presentation of this motion be deferred until the October 18, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting so that financial implications relative to the parkades including pre-COVID financial data and financial implications for the corporation can be presented in conjunction with this motion.

PAGE 9 OF 12 Committee of the Whole – Monday, September 20, 2021 WITH RESPECT to Report R 94/2021 and the memorandum from Councillor Aldo Ruberto, dated August 26, 2021, we recommend that the presentation of this motion be deferred until the October 18, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting so that financial implications relative to the parkades including pre-COVID financial data and financial implications for the corporation can be presented in conjunction with this motion.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Regina Mandamin, Manager – Indigenous Relations & Inclusion dated September 10, 2021, we recommend that the City of Thunder Bay acknowledge the commitment to recognizing September 30th, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) by sharing the stories of residential school survivors, their families, and communities and recognizing that all Canadians have a role to play in the reconciliation process; AND THAT the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action be further acknowledged in addition to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation; AND THAT this support is in response to Recommendation #80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; AND THAT the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee be tasked with further advocacy to the Provincial Government in support of the recognition of September 30th, 2021, as the National Day for Truth

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, September 27, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in order to receive information relative to 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 a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information relative to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and labour relations and employee negotiations.