Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the October 25, 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 the Confidential Memorandum from General Manager – Development & Emergency Services Karen Lewis dated October 20, 2021, we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 134/2021 (Corporate Services & Long Term Care - Revenue), we recommend that the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes totaling $82,624.64 as outlined in the Report be approved; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 135/2021 (Corporate Services & Long Term Care - Revenue), we recommend that the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes totaling $76,824.16 due to gross or manifest errors in the preparation of the assessment rolls as outlined in the Report be approved; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the resolution relative to Police Capital Projects Reserve Fund, we recommend that the following be added after the first paragraph: “AND THAT any year end surplus from the Thunder Bay Police Service budget be automatically redirected to the general Police Capital Reserve Fund going forward.”

WITH RESPECT to Report R 133/2021 (Corporate Services & Long-Term Care – Financial Services), we recommend the definition of use of funds for the Police Capital Projects Reserve Fund be updated to allow for capital requirements of Thunder Bay Police Services; AND THAT By-law 244-1994 be amended as detailed in this report.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 100/2021 (City Manager’s Office – Office of the City Clerk), we recommend that the changes outlined in the report be approved to reduce the number of appointments of Members of Council to Committees of Council and outside boards; AND THAT the changes be effective at the inaugural meeting for the 2022-2026 City Council; AND THAT the necessary Terms of References be updated and presented to Council for approval to reflect the changes in committee composition; AND THAT the changes relating to withdrawal of City Council representation be communicated with external boards by the Office of the City Clerk; PAGE 7 OF 10 Committee of the Whole – Monday, October 25, 2021 AND THAT Corporate Policy 08-01-01 Council & Citizen Appointments to Boards and Committees, appended to this report, be approved; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Andrew Cotter, Chair – Heritage Advisory Committee, dated October 13, 2021, relative to Heritage Tax Incentive Program, we recommend that Administration be directed to complete a report outlining the options available and costs associated with developing and implementing a Heritage Tax Incentive Program for heritage property owners; AND THAT Administration report back on or before April 25, 2022; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Manager – Licensing & Enforcement Doug Vincent, dated October 25, 2021, we recommend that the report back date relating to Outstanding Item 2020-031-DEV – Fireworks Bylaw Proposed Amendment be changed from October 31, 2021 to November 22, 2021.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, November 1, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. in order to receive information relative to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.