Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the establishment of the December 7, 2020 Committee of the Whole - Closed Session meeting, we recommend that the purpose be amended to include the security of the property of the municipality or local board.

WITH RESPECT to the December 7, 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 December 7, 2020 deputation by Poverty Free Thunder Bay relating to fare-free public transit, we recommend that the information be referred to Administration; AND THAT Administration report back with a memo their recommendation and financial implications of implementing the concepts provided by the deputant; AND THAT Administration report back on or before February 2, 2021; AND THAT any necessary bylaws be presented to Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2020CLS.055 (Realty Services), we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2020CLS.052 (Legal Services), we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 138/2020 (Infrastructure & Operations – Engineering & Operations), we recommend that the local improvement project for curb and gutter on Aspen Street between River Street and Dawson Street be included in the 2021 capital budget for consideration for $68,300 [gross] and $8,100 [net]; AND THAT any necessary bylaws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the memorandum from Mr. B. Adams, Manager Roads, dated November 10, 2020, we recommend that Outstanding Item No. 2016-029 relative to an operational review to meet the minimum maintenance standards be removed from the Outstanding List as requested.

WITH RESPECT to the memorandum from Ms. K. Dixon, Director – Engineering & Operations dated December 4, 2020, we recommend that an application be made to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream to rehabilitate existing multiuse trails and advance implementation of the Waterfront Trail; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor K. Oliver dated November 20, 2020, we recommend that Council advocate to the Federal government to implement a Federal Basic Income Program to ensure that all Canadians have an income source to meet their basic needs; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Finance, Hon. Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, Hon. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and Marcus Powlowski, MP – Thunder Bay- Rainy River; PAGE 10 OF 11 Committee of the Whole – December 7, 2020 AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented for ratification.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, December 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information relative to advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; labour relations or employee negotiations; and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.