Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the resolution to establish the Monday, November 25, 2024 Committee of the Whole – Closed Session, we recommend that the meeting start time be changed to 5:30 p.m.; AND THAT the following reasons be removed: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive Committee of the Whole – Monday, November 25, 2024 position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization.

THAT a Committee of the Whole - Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (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; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

WITH RESPECT to the November 25, 2024 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 2024CLS.046 (City Solicitor & Corporate Council - Legal Services) we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report 417-2024-Infrastructure & Operations-Engineering, we recommend that the local improvement for new curb and gutter and storm sewer on Mac Donell Street from Central Avenue to Squier Street be approved for construction; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to this matter; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report 400-2024-Corporate Services-Finance and the Memorandum from Keri Greaves, Commissioner & City Treasurer, dated November 15, 2024, we recommend that the proposed 2025 Capital Budget be approved as outlined in the Report and memo; AND THAT the revised 2025 Capital Budget of $162,522,100 as outlined in the report and memo be financed as follows: Capital Financed by the Tax Levy $ 22,642,600 Debenture (Regular Tax-Supported) $ 7,648,600 Debenture (Special Tax-Supported: Indoor Turf Facility) $ 15,675,000 Debenture (Waterworks) $ 4,500,000 Debenture (Wastewater) $ 3,000,000 Debenture (Landfill) $ 996,300 Internal Loan (Landfill) $ 1,320,900 Internal Loan (Parking) $ 2,266,200 Grants $ 47,939,600 Fees $ 713,600 Committee of the Whole – Monday, November 25, 2024 Tax-Supported Reserve and Reserve Funds $ 27,740,000 Waterworks Reserve Fund $ 11,010,000 Wastewater Reserve Fund $ 16,067,600 Solid Waste – Landfill Reserve Fund $ 815,100 Boater Services Capital Reserve Fund $ 60,000 Parking Reserve Fund $ 126,600 AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

THAT the hour being 11:00 p.m., we continue with the business at hand.

THAT the hour being 12:00 a.m., we continue with the business at hand.

WITH RESPECT to Report 425-2024-Growth-Strategy & Engagement, we recommend that 114 Miles St E be approved as the site for the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative; AND THAT the municipally owned property at 142 Simpson St and immediately adjacent property be excluded in the future identification process for designated encampment locations to put a priority focus on revitalization efforts for the entirety of Kam River Heritage Park; AND THAT Kam River Heritage Park, if at all possible, be excluded in the future identification process for designated encampment locations; Committee of the Whole – Monday, November 25, 2024 AND THAT a recurring financial contribution of $40,000 be included in the 2025 Fort William Business Improvement Association (BIA) Budget to support their revitalization efforts, and to address their perceived concerns related to security and neighbourhood cleanup; AND THAT the financial contribution to the Fort William BIA be allocated from within the previously approved operating cap of $1,500,000 municipal contribution for operating the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative; AND THAT the municipal contribution to the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative’s operations cease after a maximum of five years, with a stretch target of 3 years (situation dependent). If conditions allow, Administration will explore the gradual scaling down of the size the of the Temporary Shelter Village as appropriate; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for r

THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting recess until called to order by the Chair.

WITH RESPECT to Report 425-2024-Growth-Strategy & Engagement, we recommend that the report be referred back to Administration to determine alternate sites that are achievable within the approved Operating and Capital cost envelops, in ranked priority, with the level of alignment based on the existing site selection criteria. AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Doug Vincent, Manager – Licensing & Enforcement, dated October 29, 2024, we recommend that the report back date for Outstanding 2023-007-DEV – Comprehensive Sign By-Law Review, be deferred from Q4, 2024 to Q3, 2025; Committee of the Whole – Monday, November 25, 2024 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, December 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them; (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; (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; and Committee of the Whole – Monday, November 25, 2024 (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.