Committee of the Whole

Committee of Whole – August 9, 2021 WITH RESPECT to the August 9, 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 107/2021 (Infrastructure & Operations - Engineering & Operations), we recommend that 40km/h speed limit zones be established on Lillie Street from Walnut Street to Victoria Avenue and on River Street from Court Street to Cumberland Street; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the memorandum from Supervisor – Parks & Open Space Planning W. Schwar, dated July 19, 2021, we recommend that the Gift Agreement provided by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities for the Boulevard Lake Park Inclusive Playground between the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the City of Thunder Bay be executed; PAGE 2 OF 10 Committee of Whole – August 9, 2021 AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor A. Foulds dated June 29, 2021, we recommend that Administration review and develop a standard for walking trails/paths that increases safety and decreases collisions for users; AND THAT Administration report back on or before March 7, 2022; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor M. Bentz dated June 29, 2021, we recommend that Administration review the existing power generation infrastructure at the Boulevard Lake Dam to explore the feasibility of resuming a small-scale electrical power production at the site; AND THAT the report include assumptions relating to potential revenue based on time-of-use purchase pricing and the ability for the City to partner with Synergy North to utilize the green power source; AND THAT the report include a high level capital cost and operating expense estimate to initiate and maintain the power production; AND THAT Administration report back on or before March 7, 2022; PAGE 3 OF 10 Committee of Whole – August 9, 2021 AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Request for Report – Speed Restrictions on Arthur Street, we recommend that the motion be amended by adding 'west of Parkdale Boulevard to city limits' after 'Arthur Street' in the first paragraph.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor C. Fraser dated June 29, 2021, we recommend that Administration investigate and report back on potential decrease of speed limits on Arthur Street west of Parkdale Boulevard to city limits in addition to any potential traffic calming measures that may be recommended; AND THAT Administration report back on or before December 6, 2021; PAGE 4 OF 10 Committee of Whole – August 9, 2021 AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Request for Report – Tree Production at Conservatory, we recommend that the motion be amended by removing 'in the renewed Conservatory greenhouses' from the first paragraph; AND THAT the following be added to the end of the second paragraph: ‘and information relative to grants available through Tree Canada and other eligible organizations;'

PAGE 5 OF 10 Committee of Whole – August 9, 2021 WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Peng You dated June 29, 2021, we recommend that Administration prepare a report on the feasibility of building an orchard in the City and growing trees; AND THAT the report include estimated costs of the project as well as potential cost-savings of producing the resource in-house as well as revenue generating opportunities and information relative to grants available through Tree Canada and other eligible organizations; AND THAT Administration report back on or before December 20, 2021 for Council’s consideration for the 2022 budget; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Corporate Report R 101/2021 (Community Services – Facilities, Fleet, and Energy Management), we recommend that a contract for the purchase of one additional four-wheel drive motor grader with snow wing in the amount of $367,250.00 (inclusive of HST) be awarded to Brandt Tractor LTD.; PAGE 6 OF 10 Committee of Whole – August 9, 2021 AND THAT the Manager – Supply Management be authorized to issue any purchase orders related to this tender; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to these matters; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 102/2021 (Community Services – Facilities, Fleet, and Energy Management), we recommend the contract for the purchase of two (2) new twelve meter low floor conventional transit buses in the amount of $1,462,554.48 (inclusive of HST) be awarded to Nova Bus of Saint Eustache, Quebec; AND THAT the contract for the purchase of four (4) new 8 meter low floor specialized transit buses in the amount of $885,472.61 (inclusive of HST) be awarded to Creative Carriage Ltd of Saint George, Ontario; AND THAT the Manager – Supply Management be authorized to issue any purchase orders related to these purchases; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to these matters; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Manager – Realty Services J. DePeuter, dated July 28, 2021, we recommend that Outstanding Item No. 2008-008 relative to a corporate policy dealing with strategic land management be removed from the Outstanding List; AND THAT with respect to the Memorandums from Director – Planning Services L. McEachern, dated July 28, 2021, we recommend that Outstanding Item No. 2008-009 relative to a policy with respect to the sale of municipal property that would require the implementation of specific landscaping conditions and/or site plan control, Outstanding Item No. 2011-012 relative to policy and regulatory changes associated with Student Housing, and Outstanding Item No. 2013-033 relative to the Fair Trade Town initiative, be removed from the Outstanding List; AND THAT with respect to the Memorandum from Chief – Superior North EMS W. Gates dated July 28, 2021, we recommend that Outstanding Item No. 2013-014, relative to non-urgent transportation be removed from the Outstanding List.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, August 23, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information relative to the security of the property of the municipality or local board; personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.