Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the December 13, 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.042 (Legal Services), we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2021CLS.030 (Development & Emergency Services -Realty Services), we recommend that the properties and easement interests described in this report be declared surplus to the City's requirements pursuant to the City's policies, and be disposed of in accordance with the method(s) set out in this report; AND THAT public notice of the proposed disposals be given in the manner set out in this report; PAGE 6 OF 15 December 13, 2021 – Committee of the Whole AND THAT the City grant an easement interest over a portion of the closed section of City owned lands formerly known as Alice Avenue, being Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 622 designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 55R-1028 (F98), for utility purposes at the request of Enbridge Gas Inc. at the appraised market value of $ 8,010; AND THAT the City’s interest in the vacant strip of land between 270 and 272 Francis Street West, being Part of Lot 176, Registered Plan W-42; Neebing (A-103) be sold to the abutting property owners of 270 Francis Street West, Brian James DeCorte and Amanda Rose McDonald for the purpose of a lot enlargement at the appraised market value of $ 8,123; AND THAT the City’s interest in three (3) vacant lots located in Armstrong, Ontario be sold on the open market at appraised market value. One (1) lot being PCL 11806 SEC TBF; Lot 115 Plan M85 with PIN No. 625040191 located on Queen Street and two (2) lots being PCL 20145 SEC TBF; Lots 155-156 Plan M85 with PIN No. 625041498 located on Prince

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from General Manager – Corporate Services & Long-Term Care & City Treasurer Linda Evans, dated December 8, 2021, we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to the recruitment of two individuals to serve as Directors on the Synergy North Board, we recommend that the following be re-appointed: Gary Armstrong be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring April 30, 2025, or until such time as a replacement has been appointed; AND THAT Jonathon Weber be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring April 30, 2025, or until such time as a replacement has been appointed.

WITH RESPECT to Report No. R154/2021 (Development & Emergency Services - Planning Services), we recommend that the request by 2298184 Ontario Inc. to extend draft plan approval (58T-13505) as it applies to Gemstone Estates Stage 4B Draft Plan of Subdivision, being a portion PAGE 8 OF 15 December 13, 2021 – Committee of the Whole of Part of Mining Location R3 described as Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 on RP 55R-10449, Parts 1 and 2 on RP 55R-8139, and Part 1 on RP 55R-8139 except Part 1 on RP 55R-9814 (west of Aquamarine Drive which is located on the western end of Wardrope Avenue, west of Hilldale Road), to January 19, 2024, subject to the conditions outlined in Attachment "B" and on the redlined plan dated June 4, 2014 Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by J.D. Barnes in Attachment "C" to Report No. R154/2021 (Planning Services); be approved; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

PAGE 9 OF 15 December 13, 2021 – Committee of the Whole WITH RESPECT to Report R 180/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Planning Services), we recommend the following amendment be inserted at the end of the 3rd paragraph of the recommendation: “which includes a request for an additional contribution to the 2022 program of $100,000 to be approved by the CEDC Board of Directors.”

WITH RESPECT to Report R 180/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Planning Services), we recommend the proposed 2022 capital budget include $100,000 to fund grants under the Council-approved Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan; AND THAT the Board of Directors of the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission be acknowledged and recognized for investing in the initial implementation of the program; AND THAT a copy of resolution be forwarded to the CEDC Board which includes a request for an additional contribution to the 2022 program of $100,000 to be approved by the CEDC Board of Directors; AND THAT the Planning Services Division and the Financial Services Division allocate administrative resources to administer the Strategic Core Areas CIP; AND THAT Planning Services provide an annual update of the program to Committee of the Whole, with the next update to come in December 2022; AND THAT the necessary by-laws be presented for ratification.

With respect to Report No. 171/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Planning Services) we recommend that Administration be directed to include funding for consideration in the 2022 Capital Budget for the completion of the Parkdale Growth Area Secondary Plan Study; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for approval.

With respect to Report No. 177/2021 [Infrastructure & Operations – Engineering & Operations] we recommend that Administration be directed to include $180,000 for consideration in the 2022 Capital Budget for the completion of the Parkdale Growth Area Secondary Plan Study in lieu of the Parkdale Additional Access Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study; AND THAT Administration be directed to use $60,000 carry forward funds identified for the Parkdale Additional Access Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Parkdale Growth Area Secondary Plan Study; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for approval.

WITH RESPECT to Report R185/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Community Strategies), we recommend that the Thunder Bay Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, as appended to this Report, be approved; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for approval.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Rebecca Johnson dated November 29, 2021, we recommend that the report back date relating to Outstanding List Item 2018-009-ADM Clean, Green & Beautiful Policy review be changed from December 20, 2021 to April 25, 2022; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Manager – Licensing & Enforcement Doug Vincent, dated December 1, 2021, we recommend that the report back date relating to the review for the Property Standards, Vacant Building, Yard Maintenance and Animal Control By-laws including the related deputation referral, be adjusted to April 11, 2022. AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, December 20, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to; (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board; (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; (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.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 180/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Planning Services), we recommend the proposed 2022 capital budget include $100,000 to fund grants under the Council-approved Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan; PAGE 14 OF 15 December 13, 2021 – Committee of the Whole AND THAT the Board of Directors of the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission be acknowledged and recognized for investing in the initial implementation of the program; AND THAT a copy of resolution be forwarded to the CEDC Board which includes a request for an additional contribution to the 2022 program of $100,000 to be approved by the CEDC Board of Directors; AND THAT the Planning Services Division and the Financial Services Division allocate administrative resources to administer the Strategic Core Areas CIP; AND THAT Planning Services provide an annual update of the program to Committee of the Whole, with the next update to come in December 2022; AND THAT the necessary by-laws be presented for ratification.