Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the April 4, 2022 Committee of the Whole, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.

WITH RESPECT to the confidential memorandum from City Clerk Krista Power, dated March 28, 20212 relative to Citizen Appointments – Committees & Boards, we recommend that the following individuals be appointed: EarthCare Advisory Committee One (1) citizen to serve for the remainder of a 4 year term expiring November 30, 2024, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: 1. Keira Essex Thunder Bay Public Library One (1) citizen to be appointed for the remainder of a four year term expiring November 30, 2022, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: 1. Sarah Lewis Fort William Business District BIA Appointment We recommend that Taylor Green be appointed for the remainder of a four year term expiring November 30, 2022.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2022CLS.008 (Legal Services), we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 49/2022 (Infrastructure & Operations - Engineering & Operations), we recommend that portions of the former Chippewa Park Wildlife Exhibit facility, as outlined in this report, be excluded from planned decommissioning so they can remain available for raptor (birds of prey) rescue and rehabilitation operations; PAGE 6 OF 15 Committee of the Whole – April 4, 2022 AND THAT Administration develop an applicable lease agreement with Thunderbird Wildlife Rescue for use of these portions of the facility to conduct raptor rescue and rehabilitation operations; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documentation; AND THAT any by-laws as necessary be presented for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Mark Bentz dated January 31, 2022, we recommend that Administration review and report on potential safety improvement measures that could be implemented in absence of a Designated Truck Route or weight restrictions on Dawson Road not limited to speed reductions, signage and road design considerations, including the use of additional turning lanes; AND THAT Administration include their recommendation of improvements and costs associated with those improvements;

AND THAT Administration explore the need for additional turning lanes and other design considerations that could improve motorist safety on MTO controlled sections of Dawson Road within city limits and report back on any recommendations and possible paths forward to lobby for such improvements; PAGE 8 OF 15 Committee of the Whole – April 4, 2022 AND THAT Administration work with the OTA and/or MTO to explore the feasibility of potential paths forward to advocate for increased training and/or awareness campaigns for tractor-trailer operators and report back on any recommendations; AND THAT Administration report back on or before August 9, 2022. AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Manager – Central Support Matthew Pearson dated March 24, 2022, we recommend that the report back date relating to Outstanding Item No. 2021- 105-INO (Boulevard Dam Power Generation) be changed from May 2, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Supervisor Parks & Open Space Planning Werner Schwar dated March 23, 2022, we recommend that Outstanding List Item 2022-100-INO Injured Workers Monument be removed from the outstanding list as Administration has committed to further work with the relevant organizations and will report back to Council as required.

PAGE 10 OF 15 Committee of the Whole – April 4, 2022 WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Matthew Pearson, Manager Central Support Division dated March 11, 2022, we recommend that the report back date relating to Outstanding Item No. 2009-015-INO (Temporary Street Closures) be changed from May 2, 2022 to August 8, 2022.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 27/2022 (Community Services), we recommend that the Report be referred to Administration to review the available capital, operating and development costs associated with an air-supported structure as outlines in Options 2 and 3 of the report, in consultation with the Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre; AND THAT Administration report back on or before May 9, 2022; AND THAT any necessary by-law be presented to Council for ratification.

PAGE 12 OF 15 Committee of the Whole – April 4, 2022 WITH RESPECT to Corporate Report R 27/2022 (Community Services – Facilities, Fleet and Energy Management), we recommend that the installation of a new centralized fresh air system at the Victoriaville Civic Centre be awarded to Thermal Mechanical Systems Inc in the amount of $741,579.10 inclusive of a HST and a contingency; AND THAT Appropriation No. 8 be approved; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Aldo Ruberto dated March 9, 2022 we recommend that the following be added after the second paragraph: “AND THAT Administration report back on or before June 13, 2022 with information and a potential recommendation relating to lifeguard wages.”

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Aldo Ruberto dated March 9, 2022 we recommend that Administration undertake a review of the City’s lifeguard program and provide for Council’s consideration recommendations to increase recruitment and retention of qualified staff; AND THAT Administration report back on or before September 12, 2022; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.