Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the resolution to establish the Monday, March 20, 2023 Committee of the Whole – Closed Session, we recommend that the following reason be added: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

AND THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, March 20, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

WITH RESPECT to the March 20, 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 recruitment of two individuals to serve as Directors on the Tbaytel Board of Directors, we recommend that the following be re-appointed:  Carol Darling be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring June 30, 2026 or until such time as a replacement has been appointed;  David Reid be appointed for a 4 year term, expiring June 30, 2027 or until such time as a replacement has been appointed. AND THAT the recruitment process begin to receive applications for the local director to replace outgoing member Jack Jamieson.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2023CLS.001, we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2023CLS.010 (Development Services – Realty Services) we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2023CLS.011 (Development & Emergency Services - Realty Services), we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Manager – Community Strategies Cynthia Olsen dated February 28, 2023, we recommend that funding contributions in the amount of $50,000 be provided to the following community-based strategies: Poverty Reduction Strategy (Lakehead Social Planning Council), Thunder Bay & Area Food Strategy (Roots to Harvest), Age Friendly Thunder Bay (Lakehead Social Planning Council), and $15,000 for Incident Reporting (Lakehead Social Planning Council) to support coordination of these community-based strategies; AND THAT representatives of the strategies continue to report back annually on progress in implementing their respective strategy; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to this matter; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the manse building located at 226 Pearl Street, the Heritage Advisory Committee has determined that the design, historical and contextual value of the manse is low to intermediate, and does not warrant designation under the authority of the Heritage Act; AND THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommends approval of the demolition permit if and when an application for demolition is received; AND THAT the Heritage Register notes the status of the structure if and when it is demolished.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Doug Vincent, Manager Licensing & Enforcement, dated March 09, 2023, we recommend that Outstanding Item No 2021-116-DEV Animal By-law #22-1995 Amendments be deferred from February 27, 2023 to June 19, 2023.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Decio Lopes, Acting Manager - Planning Services dated March 20, 2023, we recommend that Outstanding Item No 2021-120- DEV Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan - Update be deferred to on or before April 17, 2023.

WITH RESPECT to the memorandum from Councillor Kasey Etreni, dated March 6, 2023, we recommend that Administration be directed to bring forward a list of city owned lands, including parkland, available for surplus and sale; AND THAT Administration provide recommendations on the top potential parcels of land that would bring the city the highest financial benefit; AND THAT Administration bring forward this report on or before September 18, 2023. MOVED BY: Councillor Shelby Ch'ng SECONDED BY: Councillor Greg Johnsen WITH RESPECT to the Motion, as contained in the memorandum from Councillor Kasey Etreni, dated March 6, 2023 we recommend: THAT "including parkland," be replaced with "excluding parkland,"

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial, or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; (j) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.