Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the May 13, 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 Confidential Memorandum from Director - Human Resources & Corporate Safety, dated May 9, 2024, we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2024CLS.022 (Human Resources), we recommend adjustments to the Non-Union Managerial Salary Schedule be applied as outlined in this report effective January 1, 2024; AND THAT a 3.5% general increase be applied effective January 1, 2024, to all non- union managerial employees governed by Schedule A of the Non-Union Managerial By-Law, and that the Non-Union Managerial Salary Schedule be amended accordingly; AND THAT a 3.5% general increase be applied to all non-affiliated employees effective January 1, 2024 and that the Non-Affiliated Salary Schedule be amended accordingly; AND THAT any necessary By-Laws be presented to Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report 180-2024 Community Services – Fleet Services, we recommend that the City of Thunder Bay Fleet Services Division be authorized to register with the Ministry of Transportation DRIVE ON Program administered by Parsons Inc.; AND THAT the Manager Fleet Services be designated as Thunder Bay’s representative and signatory for business relating to the ‘DRIVE ON’ Program with the Manager, Supply Management (or designate) being designated as the Alternate Member; AND THAT the City of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Service be authorized to register with the Ministry of Transportation DRIVE ON Program administered by Parsons Inc. with the Division Chief of Equipment & Apparatus (or designate) be designated as Thunder Bay Fire Rescue’s representative and signatory for business relating to the ‘DRIVE ON’ Program; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to these matters; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report 98-2024-Corporate Services-Revenue, we recommend that the tax ratios and tax rates included in Attachment 8 and outlined in Option 1 be approved for the 2024 taxation year; AND THAT the final tax levy be due in two installments on August 7 and October 2, 2024; AND THAT an exemption from municipal taxes be granted for a term of 10 years (2034) or until such lesser time that the lands no longer meet the criteria as identified in S. 6.1 of the Assessment Act R.S.O. 1190, A.31 to the properties used and occupied by the Polish Combatants Association in Canada Branch No 1 (Lakehead) Inc. AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report 98-2024-Corporate Services-Revenue, we recommend that the first paragraph of the resolution be amended by replacing “Option 1” with “Option 3” and “Attachment 8” with “Attachment 10”.

WITH RESPECT to Report 98-2024-Corporate Services-Revenue, we recommend that the tax ratios and tax rates included in Attachment 10 and outlined in Option 3 be approved for the 2024 taxation year; AND THAT the final tax levy be due in two installments on August 7 and October 2, 2024; AND THAT an exemption from municipal taxes be granted for a term of 10 years (2034) or until such lesser time that the lands no longer meet the criteria as identified in S. 6.1 of the Assessment Act R.S.O. 1190, A.31 to the properties used and occupied by the Polish Combatants Association in Canada Branch No 1 (Lakehead) Inc. AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report 144-2024-Infrastructure, Development & Operations- Engineering & Operations we recommend that the recommendations included in this report be re-presented at the July 15, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting for approval and include any feedback received internally and externally for information.

WITH RESPECT to the 2024 Marina All-Day Pass, we recommend that the cost be changed from $123.00 to $210.00. Committee of the Whole – Monday, May 13, 2024

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Jonathan Paske, Supervisor – Municipal Parking Services, dated April 11, 2024, we recommend that Schedule D of User Fee By-law 28-2007, as amended, be brought forward to City Council for repeal and to be replaced with the revised Schedule D, as appended to this memo; AND THAT By-law 141-2024, a By-law to amend By-law Number 028-2007, being a by-law to set fees and charges imposed for various Municipal Services, be presented to City Council for ratification on May 27, 2024; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Vice-Chair Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, dated April 24, 2024, relative to Ontario Energy Board's Decision on Phase 1 of the Enbridge Gas 2024 Rebasing Application, we recommend this be referred back to Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee for more information.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Kristen Oliver, Chair – Inter- Governmental Affairs Committee, dated April 24, 2024, we recommend that Council support The Women of Ontario Say No in advocating for the introduction of new legislation by the Ontario Government to replace Bill 5 – Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2023; Committee of the Whole – Monday, May 13, 2024 AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Premier Doug Ford, Health Minister Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner, MPP Kevin Holland, MPP Lise Vaugeois; 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, May 27, 2024 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; (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; or (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. Committee of the Whole – Monday, May 13, 2024