Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the November 22, 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.040 (City Manager’s Office - Human Resources & Corporate Safety) we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2021CLS.038 (Community Services – Recreation & Culture) we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 136/2021 (Corporate Services & Long Term Care - Revenue), we recommend that the uncollectible accounts, which remain unpaid on the 2021 receivable files, be written off as follows: General Accounts (including interest) $ 8,820.45 Municipal Child Care $ 389.38 AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 160/2021 (Corporate Services & Long Term Care – Corporate Information Technology) we recommend that the Report be received; AND THAT Report R 160/2021 (Corporate Services & Long Term Care – Corporate Information Technology) be presented at the December 20, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting for consideration.

WITH RESPECT to the recommendation as contained in the Memorandum from Councillor Kristen Oliver relative to Request to TBDSSAB – 230 West Amelia Street, we recommend that the following be added after the first paragraph: “AND THAT City Manager Norm Gale be directed to connect with CEO - TBDSSAB William Bradica relative to the position papers and relevant information that may benefit from further advocacy.”

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Kristen Oliver dated November 19, 2021 relative to request to TBDSSAB – 230 West Amelia Street we recommend that the Inter- Governmental Affairs Committee review and discuss the potential for advocacy relative to potential changes to The Landlord and Tenant Act in order to assist with firmer eviction practices for the safety of residents in Thunder Bay and across Ontario.

AND THAT City Manager Norm Gale be directed to connect with CEO - TBDSSAB William Bradica relative to the position papers and relevant information that may benefit from further advocacy.

AND THAT the CEO and Chair of TBDSSAB be invited to attend and/or present at a Committee of the Whole meeting and/or an Inter-Governmental Affairs meeting on how City Council may assist with the challenges that residents in TBDSSAB buildings and in other facilities are currently facing; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Kristen Oliver dated November 19, 2021 relative to Request to TBDSSAB – 230 West Amelia Street, we recommend that City Manager Norm Gale be directed to connect with CEO – TBDSSAB William Bradica relative to the position papers and relevant information that may benefit from further advocacy; AND THAT the CEO and Chair of TBDSSAB be invited to attend and/or present at a Committee of the Whole meeting and/or an Inter-Governmental Affairs meeting on how City Council may assist with the challenges that residents in TBDSSAB buildings and in other facilities are currently facing; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented for ratification.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, December 6, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. in order to receive information relative to the security of the property of the municipality or local board; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and 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.