The Thunder Bay Record

City Council

April 20, 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 (14 motions)

14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

With respect to the April 20, 2020 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Cody Fraser, seconded by Councillor Rebecca Johnson
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the following Meeting of the Thunder Bay City Council, be confirmed: 1. The Thunder Bay City Council meeting held on March 30, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the following Committee of the Whole meetings, be adopted: PAGE 2 OF 9 City Council – April 20, 2020 1. March 30, 2020 Committee of the Whole; 2. April 2, 2020 Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Carried
With respect to the Lakehead District School Board Representative on the Thunder Bay Public Library Board, we recommend that Mr. George Saarinen be appointed for a term to expire on November 30, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Foulds, seconded by Councillor Rebecca Johnson
Carried
With Respect to Report NO. 2019CLS.004 (Fire Services) we recommend that the appropriation form attached to this report be approved; AND THAT the General Manager of Development and Emergency be authorized to sign all documents related to this project; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Carried
With respect to Report No. R 27/2020 (Corporate Services & Long Term Care - Financial Services), we recommend that the dates for Special Committee of the Whole meetings to deliberate the 2021 Capital and Operating Budgets for the City of Thunder Bay be approved in accordance with Attachment A - 2021 Budget Calendar - Option 2; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Carried
With respect to Report No. R 33/2020 (Engineering & Operations – Engineering & Operations), we recommend that Contract 1, 2020 for Asphalt Surface Rehabilitation I be awarded to Bruno’s Contracting [Thunder Bay] Limited, which submitted the lowest tender in the amount of $4,747,778.34 (inclusive of HST); it being noted that the amount shown is based on estimated quantities; final payment for this Contract will be based on measured quantities for the complete work; AND THAT the General Manager of Infrastructure and Operations report significant variations in the Contract quantities to City Council; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to this matter; PAGE 4 OF 9 City Council – April 20, 2020 AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Carried
With respect to Report No. R 35/2020 (Engineering and Operations – Engineering & Operations) we recommend that Contract 4, 2020 – Syndicate Avenue and Brodie Street Sewer and Watermain be awarded to Makkinga Contracting who submitted the lowest tender in the amount of $4,438,387.50 [inclusive of HST]; it being noted that the amount shown is based on estimated quantities, final payment for this contract would be based on measured quantities for the complete work; AND that the General Manager of Infrastructure and Operations report any significant variations in the contract quantities to City Council; AND that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign all documents related to these matters; AND that Appropriation Change No 4 be approved; AND that any necessary bylaws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Carried
With respect to Report No. R 42/2020 (Infrastructure & Operations – Engineering & Operations), we recommend that Contract 5, 2020 for Asphalt Surface Rehabilitation II be awarded to Taranis Contracting Group Ltd, which submitted the lowest tender in the amount of $2,552,265.52 (inclusive of HST); it being noted that the amount shown is based on estimated quantities; final payment for this Contract will be based on measured quantities for the complete work; AND THAT the General Manager of Infrastructure and Operations report significant variations in the Contract quantities to City Council; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to this matter; AND THAT Appropriation #8 be approved; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Carried
With respect to Report No. R 34/2020 (Engineering and Operations – Engineering & Operations), we recommend that Contract 6, 2020 for Tupper Sewer and Amelia St Reconstruction be awarded to Nadin Contracting Ltd, which submitted the lowest tender in the amount of $3,666,200.11 (inclusive of HST); it being noted that the amount shown is based on estimated quantities; final payment for this Contract will be based on measured quantities for the complete work; AND THAT the General Manager of Infrastructure and Operations report significant variations in the Contract quantities to City Council; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to this matter; AND THAT Appropriation #7 be approved; PAGE 6 OF 9 City Council – April 20, 2020 AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Carried
With respect to supporting first responders, municipal staff and health care workers in our community, we recommend that the Mayor on behalf of City Council continue to advocate for the available supply of Personal Protective Equipment to keep workers providing essential services in Thunder Bay safe in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; AND THAT the Federal and Provincial government consider the potential of emerging technology that can provide sterilization of N95 masks allowing the reuse of this much needed, and in demand, personal protective equipment; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be shared with the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister for Health – Canada, the Minister of Health - Ontario, AMO, FCM, NOMA and other municipalities in Ontario; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Kristen Oliver, seconded by Councillor Rebecca Johnson
Carried
With respect to the memorandum from Ms. K. Power, City Clerk dated April 9, 2020, relative to the development of agendas for Committee of the Whole and City Council, we recommend that the City Clerk be designated the responsibility of determining the appropriate items for agendas from now until the end of May; AND THAT agendas only contain items that are time sensitive/urgent, relate to the current State of Emergency and where resources are appropriately available to respond to the matter; AND THAT the City Clerk work in consultation with the Executive Management Team and the Committee Chair; AND THAT City Council be advised relative to the ongoing management of the Outstanding List during the State of Emergency; AND THAT this practice be revisited on May 25, 2020; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Kristen Oliver, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Carried
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 designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. By-law Number: BL 40/2020
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Cody Fraser
Carried
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 20th day of April, 2020 By-law Number: BL 43/2020
Moved by Councillor Cody Fraser, seconded by Councillor Rebecca Johnson
Carried

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