Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the December 14, 2020 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 No. 2020CLS.056 (Legal Services), we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 2020CLS.050 (Development & Emergency Services - Realty Services), we recommend that the City-owned surplus property municipally known as141 May Street South, being Lots 51 & 52, W/S May Street, Registered Plan W-123 Neebing Additional and Part of Lot 53 W/S of May Street, Registered Plan W-123 Neebing Additional as in FWB9952, be sold to NorthWind Family Ministries in an "as is", "where is" condition for the sum of $270,000, exclusive of the City’s Non-Profit Discount of $25,000 (Policy No. 09-04-65); THAT the General Manager of Development and Emergency Services be authorized to execute all documentation required to finalize the transaction, in a content and form satisfactory to Administration; AND THAT any and all necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to report R 148/2020 (City Manager’s Office – Corporate Strategic Services) Advocacy: Social Issues, Support for Vulnerable People, we recommend that the motion be amended by adding the following at the end of the second paragraph: “as well as potential future expansion of safe consumption services;”

WITH RESPECT to Report No. R 148/2020 (City Manager’s Office – Corporate Strategic Services), we recommend in support of Administration’s current efforts to establish safer spaces for individuals who consume alcohol in public; AND THAT Administration work with community partners to support and advance current efforts for safer supply locally as well as potential future expansion of safe consumption services; PAGE 7 OF 14 Committee of the Whole - December 14, 2020 AND THAT the City of Thunder Bay await the evaluation of the Kenora Makwa Patrol Pilot Project to better understand the effectiveness of this program, and to support the Indigenous community if they wish to initiate a similar model in Thunder Bay; AND THAT Administration prepare a more detailed discussion paper on decriminalization for Intergovernmental Affairs Committee (IGA) and participate in a future IGA meeting to answer questions and assist IGA in developing a recommendation to City Council; AND THAT the advocacy items contained in Memorandum (Reference Number 31/51) by Councillor A. Ruberto (dated July 22, 2020) be referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Committee (IGA) for further advocacy, and Administration, with support from community experts, prepare briefing notes on each of the identified advocacy items to assist IGA with future advocacy efforts; AND THAT a priority be placed on advocacy to address the opioid crisis; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the confidential memorandums from Ms. K. Power, City Clerk, dated December 8, 2020 and December 9. 2020, respectively, relative to Board and Advisory Committee Appointments, we recommend that the following people be appointed: ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE One Citizen representing Person with a Speech Impairment for a four year term expiring November 30, 2024 1. Dawn Hamilton One Citizen representing Learning Disability for a four year term expiring November 30, 2024: 1. Tara Lennox PAGE 8 OF 14 Committee of the Whole - December 14, 2020 One Citizen representing a Parent or Guardian of a Child with a Disability for a four year term expiring November 30, 2024: 1. Anne Antenucci One Citizen representing a Caregiver to a Person with a Disability for a four year term expiring November 30, 2024: 1. Thomas Brownlee CLEAN, GREEN & BEAUTIFUL ADVISORY COMMITTEE One Citizen to be appointed as a small business representative for the remainder of a four year term, expiring on November 30, 2022: 1. Kerry Berlinquette EARTHCARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE One Citizen to be appointed for the remainder of a four year term expiring on November 30, 2021: 1. Courtney Anne Strutt Two Citizens to be appointed for a four year term expiring on November 30, 2024: 1. Jane Todd 2. William Vander Ploeg HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE One Citizen Representative for the remainder of a four year term, expiring on November 30, 2022: 1. Sara Jane Walker One Citizen Representative from the Young Profes

WITH RESPECT to Report R 146/2020 (Development & Emergency Services – Thunder Bay Fire Rescue), we recommend that the implementation plan as presented in this report (the “Implementation Plan”) be approved; AND THAT the organizational changes being proposed by Administration in this report that result in operational savings of approximately $3,112,055 between the years 2021 and 2024, and annual operating savings of $1,166,553 thereafter, be implemented; AND THAT Administration will report back to City Council with a comprehensive fire station location recommendation in Q2 of 2022; AND THAT until such time as Administration can report back to City Council with a comprehensive fire station location recommendation, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue (TBFR) will continue to deploy resources consistent with Option #17(1) as recommended in the Strategic Master Fire Plan; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 149/2020 (Development & Emergency Services – Licensing & Enforcement Division), we recommend that Administration continue to review and amend as considered appropriate the organizational structure of the Licensing & Enforcement Division; AND THAT policies, procedures and by-laws be reviewed and amended so as to streamline enforcement efforts and improve overall efficiency and effectiveness; AND THAT efforts continue to advance partnerships with non-profit and volunteer organizations in support of the welfare of animals; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

PAGE 12 OF 14 Committee of the Whole - December 14, 2020 WITH RESPECT to the memorandum from Ms. J. Fazio, Planer II, dated December 3, 2020, AND whereas a Public Meeting was held with respect to the application by Rheault Distillery, relative to LT 2 S/S WILSON ST OF PARKLT 2 S/S PEARL ST PL 95 1/2 PORT ARTHUR; LT 3 S/S WILSON ST OF PARKLT 2 S/S PEARL ST PL 95 1/2 PORT ARTHUR; LT 5, municipally known as 77 Court Street South, for a site specific Zoning By-law amendment to define and permit a “microbrewery” and establish related development parameters; AND THAT Council passed By-law No. 62/2020, a By-law to amend By-law 100-2010 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay at 77 Court Street South; AND THAT an appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal was filed against the passing of By- law No. 62/2020; AND THAT the parties to the appeal of By-law No. 62/2020 have reached a Settlement Agreement which would revise the name and definition of the proposed use; AND THAT the changes to By-law No. 62/2020 as outlined in the Draft Settlement Agreement and Draft Order, dated December 4, 2020, are supported.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, December 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information relative to labour relations or employee negotiations; personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; AND THAT a City Council – Special Meeting be scheduled for Monday, December 14, 2020 immediately following Committee of the Whole for the purpose of ratifying a Committee of the Whole resolution from earlier in the evening.