The Thunder Bay Record

City Council

June 22, 2020

Who was there

Present (7): Albert Aiello, Mark Bentz, Shelby Ch'ng, Andrew Foulds, Trevor Giertuga, Brian Hamilton, Kristen Oliver

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (13 motions)

12 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

With respect to the June 22, 2020 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Kristen Oliver
Carried
The Minutes of the following Meeting of the Thunder Bay City Council, to be confirmed: 1. The Thunder Bay City Council (Public Meeting) held on June 15, 2020; 2. The Thunder Bay City Council held on June 15, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Peng You
Carried
With respect to the Resolution relative to Request for Report – Nuisance By-law, we recommend that the Crime Prevention Council be added to the second paragraph.
Moved by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Carried
PAGE 3 OF 16 City Council – June 22, 2020 With respect to the potential development of a Nuisance By-law for the City of Thunder Bay, we recommend that Administration report back to City Council with information, recommendations and any relevant financial impacts that relate to how a by-law may assist with some of the concerns presented by the public; AND THAT Administration seek input from Anti-Racism & Respect Advisory Committee, Thunder Bay Drug Strategy Implementation Panel, Crime Prevention Council and Thunder Bay Police; AND THAT this report be received on or before September 28, 2020; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Aldo Ruberto, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Carried
The Minutes of the following Committee of the Whole meeting, to be adopted: 1. June 15, 2020 Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Carried
The Minutes of the following Ward Meeting to be received: 1. Meeting No. 01-2020 of the Westfort Ward held on March 5, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Kristen Oliver, seconded by Councillor Brian Hamilton
Carried
THAT the following ratifying resolutions be introduced, read, dealt with individually: 1. Property Related Matter 2. Legal Matter 3. Board Appointment 4. Non-Consolidated Financial Statements, Reserve Fund, and Investment of Municipal Funds Update 5. 2020 Tax Policy Report 6. Amended Resolution - Financial Assistance Program for Private Lead Water Services Replacement 7. Contract Award – Waterfront Market Square Phase 2 8. COVID-19: Phase 2 Summer 2020 Operations Services Level Changes 9. Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program Emergency Funding – Phase 2 10. Transition of the Blue Box to Full Producer Responsibility Resolution 11. Contract 14, 2020 Multi-Use Trails & Electrical Works 12. Request for Information – Safety Measures on Transit
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
Carried
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: 1. A By-law to amend By-law Number 99-2005 being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay for the enforcement of Municipal Parking By-laws. By-law Number: BL 58/2020 2. A By-law to establish tax ratios, optional property classes, penalty and interest rates on taxes, tax policy decisions and provide for the final levy of taxes for 2020. By-law Number: BL 66/2020 3. A By-law to repeal By-law 277-1990, being a By-law to provide for penalties for non- payment of taxes. By-law Number: BL 71/2020 4. A By-law to repeal By-law 276-1990, being a By-law to provide for interest to be added to tax arrears. By-law Number: BL 72/2020 5. A By-law to amend By-law Number 028-2007, being a by-law to set fees and charges imposed for various Municipal Services. By-law Number: BL 75/2020
Moved by Councillor Trevor Giertuga, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Carried
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: 1. A By-law to establish a Designated Truck Route through the City of Thunder Bay. By-law Number: BL 73/2020
Moved by Councillor Trevor Giertuga, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Lost
With respect to the subsequent presentation of the designated truck route by-law in the City of Thunder Bay, we recommend that the past practice of polling Members of Council for dates where all Members of Council indicate their intention to attend continue; PAGE 14 OF 16 City Council – June 22, 2020 AND THAT the work of polling and scheduling be completed by the City Clerk; AND THAT this practice remain in place until the by-law is passed or a notice of motion to rescind the decision is approved by Council.
Moved by Councillor Mark Bentz, seconded by Councillor Peng You
Carried
THAT the hour being 12:00 a.m., we continue with the business at hand.
Moved by Councillor Kristen Oliver, seconded by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
Carried
With Respect to Procedural By-law 128-2012 approved by the City of Thunder Bay, we recommend that Administration report back with an opinion from Legal Services relative to any recommendations and any available options to respond retroactively or otherwise with changes to the Procedural By-law that may resolve the issues related to the decision to approve a Designated Truck Route.
Moved by Councillor Cody Fraser, seconded by Councillor Aldo Ruberto
Carried
PAGE 15 OF 16 City Council – June 22, 2020 THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 22nd day of June, 2020. By-law Number: BL 69/2020
Moved by Councillor Aldo Ruberto, seconded by Councillor Rebecca Johnson
Carried

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