Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the December 6, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.

PAGE 4 OF 14 WITH RESPECT to Report R 167/2021 (Infrastructure & Operations), we recommend that City Council approve the Asset Management Plan: Phase One in principle; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 152/2021 (Infrastructure & Operations – Engineering & Operations), we recommend that the Local Improvement project for curb and gutter on Alloy Drive between Balmoral Street to Central Avenue be included in the 2022 Proposed Capital Budget for $353,800 (gross) and $29,900 (net); AND THAT the Local Improvement project for storm sewer on Alloy Drive between Balmoral Street to Central Avenue be included in the 2022 Proposed Capital Budget for $250,600 (gross) and $5,600 (net); AND THAT the Local Improvement project for curb and gutter on Miles Street between Edward Street to Leland Avenue be included in the 2022 Proposed Capital Budget for $181,300 (gross) and $50,600 (net); AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

PAGE 5 OF 14 WITH RESPECT to Report R 162/2021 (Infrastructure & Operations - Environment) we recommend that City Council approve the changes to the financial assistance program for Private Lead Water Service Replacements as contained within this report; AND THAT the maximum loan amount be increased to $5,000 of eligible costs; AND THAT an individual grant amount of $1,000 towards eligible costs be established as part of the program for property owners that qualify under the Tax and Water Credit Program for Low- Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities or the Tax and Water Credit Program for Low-Income Persons as part of the program; AND THAT a maximum of $10,000 in grants be issued annually; AND THAT Administration report back annually on the success of the program; 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 R 168 /2021 (Infrastructure & Operations - Engineering & Operations), we recommend that Parks and Open Spaces implement a City operated tree nursery that will produce a target of 50% of the trees required for the annual tree plant; AND THAT a position be added to the Forestry and Horticulture group in the 2022 budget with an Operating budget increase of $105,000 for Council’s consideration in order to provide the additional planning and administration resource capacity required for the tree nursery expansion; AND THAT $30,000 be added to the 2022 Capital budget for Council’s consideration; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documentation; PAGE 6 OF 14 AND THAT any by-laws as necessary be presented for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 174/2021 (Infrastructure & Operations - Engineering & Operations), we recommend that Administration have the improvements outlined in this report completed to accommodate cruise ship dockings at Pool 6; AND THAT costs associated with the improvements be funded from Canada Community Building Funds to an upset limit of $740,000; AND THAT Appropriation No. 18 be approved; AND THAT any necessary bylaws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 165/2021 Centennial Park Wayfinding Plan ( Infrastructure & Operations – Engineering & Operations), we recommend that the funding required to install map kiosks, directional signs, intersection signs and kilometer markers identified in the report be referred to the 2022 budget process for Council’s consideration. PAGE 7 OF 14

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Kristen Oliver dated October 25, 2021, we recommend that Administration be directed to explore the implementation of a school bus stop arm camera program in the City and provide a report to Council inclusive of a review of existing stop arm camera programs in the province, potential partnerships with private sector service providers, and operational impacts; AND THAT the report include benefits and costs associated with a stop arm camera program; AND THAT Administration report back on or before September 12, 2022; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

PAGE 8 OF 14 WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Brian Hamilton dated November 10, 2021, we recommend that Administration provide information relating to the jurisdictional authority for river use and maintenance; AND THAT Administration include in the report current maintenance activities completed and planned by the City; AND THAT Administration review and identify potential locations that could be used for safe watercraft launching including costs to establish and maintain the locations; AND THAT Administration report back on or before May 2, 2022; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 161/2021 (Community Services – Recreation and Culture; Infrastructure and Operations - Parks and Open Space), we recommend that Council receive the results of public engagement; AND THAT Council approve a revised concept plan for the redevelopment of Dease Park, as reflected in Attachment A in this report; AND that Council approve Appropriation #29 (Attachment F) to support construction Dease Park - Phase 1 redevelopment in 2022; PAGE 10 OF 14 AND THAT Administration proceed with detailed design of the former Dease Pool site, in consultation with the Thunder Bay Skateboard Coalition and the community, based on a proposed skate park/urban plaza concept plan, as reflected in Attachment B in this report; AND THAT Administration consult with the Heritage Advisory Committee, as part of the detailed design phase, regarding a more refined concept plan for the commemoration of the cultural history of Dease Pool, including the form, content, and location of that commemoration; AND THAT Council direct Administration to conduct the necessary traffic calming pilot studies to inform future recommendations regarding the proposed traffic calming measures for Dease Street; AND THAT Administration report back on the detailed design plans for the former Dease Pool site, the concept plan for the commemoration of the cultural history of Dease Pool and traffic calming measures by Q4 2022; AND THAT Administration work in partnership with project partners and the community

PAGE 11 OF 14 WITH RESPECT to Report R 163/2021 (Community Services – Transit Services), we recommend that the Transit Fare Strategy presented in this Report be adopted; AND THAT proposed adjustments to age categories, fare rates and the transfer validity period be implemented following approval of the 2022 Community Services User Fee schedule; AND THAT Administration report back with recommendations and implications for a proposed Affordable Monthly Bus Pass program by Q4 2022; 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.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 164/2021 (Community Services – Recreation & Culture), we recommend that the Benefit & Cost Recovery Continuum Model as attached to this Report be adopted; AND THAT the Continuum Model be used by Administration to recommend Recreation & Culture Division User Fees beginning in 2023; PAGE 12 OF 14 AND THAT Administration report back with recommendations and implications for a proposed Affordable Access to Recreation & Culture Pilot by Q4 2022; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 172/2021 (Community Services – Recreation & Culture), we recommend that Administration submit a Stage 2 application for funding in the amount of $1,188,640 to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Community Enhancement Program for infrastructure improvements at Fort William Stadium; AND THAT the City will be responsible for mitigating funding shortfalls related to this project; AND THAT the General Manager, Community Services be identified as the signing authority for the application; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from City Manager Norm Gale dated November 24, 2021, we recommend that the report back date related to the Expression of Interest for the Proposed Multi-use Indoor Sports Facility be February 14, 2022. PAGE 13 OF 14

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, December 13, 2021 at 4:30 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; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (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; (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. All pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2))