Committee of the Whole

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (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; (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.

THAT the resolution relative to the Establishment of the Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2024 passed at the Monday, February 12, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting, be amended to change the start time to 5:00 p.m.; AND THAT the following reason to Establish a Closed Session meeting be added: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; AND THAT the following reasons to Establish a Closed Session meeting be removed: (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board; (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; (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; (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.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, February 26, 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; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; (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.

WITH RESPECT to the February 26, 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 the recruitment of three individuals to serve as Directors on the Synergy North Board, we recommend that the following be appointed:  Dan Topatigh be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring April 30, 2027, or until such time as a replacement has been appointed;  Maria Vasanelli be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring April 30, 2027, or until such time as a replacement has been appointed.  Annette Bergeron be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring April 30, 2027 or until such time as a replacement has been appointed.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2024CLS.001 (Human Resources) we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2024CLS.015 (Human Resources) we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to the memorandum from Councillor Kristen Oliver, Chair of Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, dated February 14, 2024, we recommend that the federal government reconsider their position relating to the cap on international student permits; AND THAT a measured approach to implementation be considered that includes consultation with post secondary institutions in Northwestern Ontario like Lakehead University and Confederation College and municipalities affected by this change; AND THAT we recognize and acknowledge that Confederation College and Lakehead University are vital to the economy of Thunder Bay and the region; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be shared with the following:  The Hon. Patty Hajdu, MP, Thunder Bay-Superior North, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario and Minister of Indigenous Services  Marcus Powlowski, MP, Thunder Bay-Rainy River  Kevin Holland, MPP, Thunder Bay-Atikokan  Lise Vaugeois, MPP, Thunder Bay-Superior North  Lakehead University President Gillian Siddall  Confederation College President, Kathleen Lynch  Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA); AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, March 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (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; 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.