Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the resolution to establish the Monday, October 18, 2021 Committee of the Whole – Closed Session, we recommend that the following reason be added: “(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;” AND THAT the time be changed to 5:00 p.m.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, October 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information relative to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; 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.

WITH RESPECT to the October 18, 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 2021CLS.034 (Development & Emergency Services – Realty Services), we recommend that the City purchase Part of Lots 895 to 907, Part of lots 956 to 958, Part of Lane, Plan 295 being Part 1 on Reference Plan 55R-1606, know municipally as 900 Walsh Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario for Solid Waste and Recycling Services purposes; AND THAT Appropriation Change Order No. 28 be approved; AND THAT the General Manager - Development & Emergency Services be authorized to execute any and all documentation required in order to finalize the transaction, in a form and content satisfactory to Administration; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from City Clerk Krista Power dated September 24, 2021, we recommend that the following be appointed to local boards and committees, for the remainder of the term expiring November 30, 2022, as follows: Northern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) 1. Councillor Kristen Oliver

WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from City Clerk Krista Power dated October 13, 2021, we recommend that the following Council members and Citizens be appointed: Waterfront Development Committee Council Appointments Two (2) Council Members to serve the remainder of a four year term expiring November 30, 2022, or as soon as their replacements have been appointed: 1. Councillor Brian McKinnon 2. Councillor Aldo Ruberto Waterfront Development Committee Citizen Appointments Two (2) citizens to be appointed for a four year term expiring November 30, 2025, or as soon as their replacement has been appointed; 1. Warren Philp 2. Timothie Hardie Two (2) citizens to be appointed for 3 year term expiring November 30, 2024, or as soon as their replacement has been appointed; 1. Sean Spenrath PAGE 7 OF 16 Committee of the Whole – Monday, October 18, 2021 2. Roderick Bosch One (1) citizen to be appointed for a 2 year term expiring November 30, 2023, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed. 1. Brad DesRochers Thunder Bay Public Library One (1) citizen to be appointed for the remainder of a 4 year term expiring November 30, 2022, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed. 1.Patrick Curran

WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from City Clerk Krista Power dated September 24, 2021 relative to the Board Appointment for the Waterfront BIA, we recommend that Phil Walkden be appointed for the remainder of a four year term expiring November 30, 2022.

WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from City Clerk Krista Power dated October 13, 2021 relative to the Board Appointments for the Victoria Avenue BIA, we recommend that Axel Rehfuhs, Kelli Carr, Scotia Kauppi be appointed for the remainder of a four year term expiring November 30, 2022.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 132/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Realty Services), we recommend that Appropriation No. 26, as appended to this report, be approved (Attachment “B”) to finance engineering, design and consulting services required in order to demolish Victoriaville and reconstruct Victoria Avenue; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 137/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Planning Services), we recommend that Administration be directed to proceed with consultations to solicit feedback from stakeholders, agencies, the business and development community, and the public on the first draft of the new Zoning By-law.

WITH RESPECT to the request by J & B Cronk, relative to Lot 37 of Registered Plan 1689, municipally known as 70 Regent Street, we recommend: THAT Lot 37 on Registered Plan 1689 be deemed not to be a registered Plan of Subdivision for the purpose of Subsection (3) of Section 50 of the Planning Act. AND THAT the necessary By-law is presented to City Council for ratification. ALL as contained in Report No. R 138/2021 (Planning Services) as submitted by the Development & Emergency Services Department.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 142/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Thunder Bay Fire Rescue), we recommend that By-law No. 002-1997 Thunder Bay Emergency Measures Organization and By-law No. 081-1991 of the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay Emergency Plan be repealed; AND THAT the necessary by-law as outlined in this report be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 98/2021 (Corporate Services & Long Term Care), we recommend that City Council approve the transition from a Rate Minimization model to a Rate of Return model for Synergy North Corporation; AND THAT Administration be directed to work with Synergy North Corporation Administration to update the Shareholder Declaration, the Unanimous Shareholder Agreement and the Promissory note; AND THAT in relation to the outstanding Note Payable of $26,490,500, Synergy North Corporation be directed to make a principal payment of $10,000,000 in late 2023 by refinancing this portion of the Note and make interest payments on the remaining Note to the City of Thunder Bay thereafter as outlined in Option 1 of this report; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Aldo Ruberto dated August 26, 2021, we recommend that the motion be amended by deleting “Waterfront” from the first paragraph; AND THAT paragraph four be deleted.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Aldo Ruberto dated August 26, 2021, we recommend that Administration proceed with the process of divesting the Victoriaville and Waterfront Parking Structures as outlined in Report 94/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Realty Services); AND THAT any costs associated with disposition including appraisal fees, advertising and Land Registry Fees be covered by the Land Development Fund; AND THAT the Victoriaville structure be marketed exclusive of McKellar Mall; AND THAT the parking structures be marketed exclusive of one another; AND THAT Administration report to Council should approvals be required at any point in the process; AND THAT Administration provide a status report on or before June 20, 2022; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Supervisor - Planning Services Devon McCloskey dated September 28, 2021, we recommend that Outstanding Item 2014-040-DEV Restricting Access from Neebing Avenue to Arthur Street Marketplace, be removed from the outstanding list.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from General Manager - Development & Emergency Services Karen Lewis dated October 7, 2021, we recommend that the report back date relating to Outstanding Item 2021-106-DEV – Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be changed from October 25, 2021 to December 13, 2021.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, October 25, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information relative to labour relations or employee negotiations; and a plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.