Committee of the Whole

With respect to the March 18, 2019 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 tragic loss of life in Christchurch, New Zealand in the attacks on the Al Noor and Linwood Mosques in that community we express our great sorrow to the families of the victims, to the survivors and to the Muslim community in Christchurch; AND THAT we express our support for those members of the Muslim community here in Thunder Bay through an open letter to be distributed to the media and through the City of Thunder Bay’s social media outlets; AND THAT as we approach the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21st we decry racism in all of its forms.

With respect to Report R 39/2019 (Development & Emergency Services – Planning Services) we recommend that pursuant to Section 22(2.2) of the Planning Act, Thunder Bay City Council will consider requests to amend its new Official Plan; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification

With respect to the changes in the Thunder Bay’s Official Plan by the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, the City Solicitor be directed to prepare a legal opinion on the options available to City Council with respect to the Ministers amendments to the Official Plan.

THAT a City Council – Special Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, March 18, 2019 immediately following Committee of the Whole for the purposes of a Notice of Motion to reconsider the Draft Plan of Subdivision at 2160 West Arthur Street.

WITH Respect to the request for funding $50,000 from the National Team Development Centre, we recommend that the National Team Development Centre be referred to Community Economic Development Corporation for their review and consideration for possible funding by the CEDC; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification

WITH Respect to the $50, 000 funding request by National Team Development Centre we recommend that the amount of funding be amended to $30,000; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

With respect to the resolution relative to request for funding from the National Team Development Centre, we recommend that the following be added after the 1st paragraph: “AND THAT if the National Team Development Centre is successful in securing Federal funding the equivalent in Municipal funding be returned to the City of Thunder Bay;”

With Respect to the request for funding from the National Team Development Centre, we recommend that $50,000 of funding be allocated to the organization from the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Reserve Fund for 2019; AND THAT if the National Team Development Centre is successful in securing Federal funding the equivalent in Municipal funding be returned to the City of Thunder Bay; 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, March 25, 2019, 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 a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; AND THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, March 28, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of Education and Training.

With respect to motion relative to Report No. R 46/2019 (City Manager’s Office) we recommend that the 5th paragraph be deleted and replaced with: “AND THAT the Consultant will bring a recommended date of completion and time line for the project immediately after their engagement to Council for approval by the end of May 2019.”

WITH respect to the Amended Motion relative to Report No. R 46/2019 (City Manager's Office), we recommend that the item be referred back to Administration to provide a detailed Terms of Reference and a detailed Scope of Work to be presented at the March 25, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting.