Committee of the Whole

With respect to the July 27, 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 the deputation on July 27, 2020 by Ms. A. Calderon, Thunder Bay Community Foundation, relating to a request for funding for masks for the vulnerable population in Thunder Bay, we recommend that Administration report back on the costs associated with the quantity of masks requested; AND THAT the report include information relative to the distribution of masks, including costs to the City; AND THAT the report include any known existing opportunities for individuals to obtain a mask at no charge; AND THAT Administration report back on or before August 10, 2020; AND THAT all necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH respect to Report No. 2020CLS.029 (Development & Emergency Services - Realty Services), we recommend that the City enter into a Land Exchange Agreement with Lakehead District School Board to exchange certain City owned lands for lands adjacent to Churchill Pool; AND THAT the City's interest in the portions of the Graham Street Road Allowance and adjacent Lane Allowance described as Graham Street and Lane, Registered Plan W-559 Neebing abutting Lots 7 to 10 and abutting Lots 17 to 20, Closed by OFW12248 (A98), be declared surplus and transferred to the Lakehead District School Board for lot addition to the Hyde Park Public School site located at 2040 Walsh Street East; AND THAT the City's interest in the Lane Allowance described as Lane, Block 10, Registered Plan W-54 (C213), be declared surplus (once closed) and transferred to the Lakehead District School Board for lot addition to the Ogden Community School site located at 600 McKenzie Street; AND THAT the City's interest in the Cornwall Avenue Road Allowance described as Parcel Streets-1 Section M-43, Being Part of Cornwall Avenue, Registered Plan M-43 McIntyre, Closed by LPA76109 between Hodge Street & Marlborough Street (D64), be declared surplus and transferred to the Lakehead District School Board for lot addition to the Ecole Gron Morgan Public School site located at 174 Marlborough Street and to facilitate the entrance of the Kiss n' Ride to be constructed along Marlborough Street; AND THAT the City's interest in

WITH respect to Report No. 2020CLS.035 (Realty Services), we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in this Report; AND THAT any and all necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

With respect to Report No. R 15/2020 (Development & Emergency Services - Planning Services) and in accordance with the policies of the Official Plan, Pre-Consultation be required before submission of applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Draft Plan of Condominium, Consent, Site Plan, or Site Plan Amendment; THAT the Planning Services Division Fee Structure be updated to include a $300 fee for Pre- Consultation; PAGE 6 OF 14 AND THAT the necessary by-law be presented for ratification.

With respect to Report No. R 44/2020 (Development and Emergency Services - Licensing and Enforcement), we recommend that the General Manager - Development & Emergency Services be authorized to expend the required funds in excess of ten thousand dollars to facilitate the required clean-up at 627 Simpson Street; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council.

With Respect to the memorandum from Mr. M. Smith, General Manager, Development & Emergency Services dated July 14, 2020, we recommend that Outstanding Item No. 2014-005 relative to a vision for the Fort William Downtown be removed from the Outstanding List as requested.

With Respect to the memorandum from Mr. M. Smith, General Manager, Development & Emergency Services dated July 14, 2020, we recommend that the Outstanding Item No. 2015-049 relative to reporting on options and costs associated with a heritage tax relief/incentive program be removed from the Outstanding List as requested.

With Respect to the memorandum from Mr. M. Smith, General Manager, Development & Emergency Services dated July 14, 2020 we recommend that Outstanding Item No. 2018-015 relative to a proposed amendment to the Zoning Bay-law as it applied to 600 Montreal Street be removed from the Outstanding List as requested.

With respect to Report No. R 80/2020 (Corporate Services & Long Term Care - Internal Audit & Continuous Improvement), we recommend that the 2019 Audit Committee Annual Report, be received; AND THAT the Treasurer’s Report, which includes the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Fund Statements, for the year ended December 31, 2019 be approved; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for consideration

With respect to Report No. R 92/2020 (Infrastructure & Operations) we recommend that City Council select Sediment Management Option A (SMO-A) as the preferred option for the management of contaminated sediment in the Thunder Bay North Harbour; AND THAT the General Manager – Infrastructure & Operations communicate this selection to the Thunder Bay North Harbour Working Group for further consideration by Environment Canada and Climate Change, Transport Canada, Thunder Bay Port Authority and the Ministry of Conservation and Parks; AND THAT any necessary bylaws be presented to City Council for ratification.

With respect to Report No. R 1/2020 – 2020 Budget (Corporate Services & Long Term Care – Financial Services) and a motion received at the January 16, 2020 Committee of the Whole – Special Session (2020 Operating and Capital Budget) Budget 2020 – Transit – Shields and Safety we recommend proceeding with the completion of an expected 3 month pilot project relative to the installation of operator protective shields in conventional buses; PAGE 12 OF 14 AND THAT that Appropriation No 17 be approved to create a Transit Barrier Shield Project in the 2020 Capital Budget.

With Respect to the Memorandum from L. Chevrette, Crime Prevention Council Coordinator dated July 24, 2020 relative to the COVID-19 Community Emergency Support Fund, we recommend that the municipality accept funding of $17,525 and allocate the funds to the Thunder Bay & Area Food Strategy for the development of a Community Emergency Food Security Plan; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be designated as the signatories for the municipality to receive these funds for the purpose of supporting the development of a Community Emergency Food Security Plan; 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, August 10, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in order to receive information relative to 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. PAGE 13 OF 14