Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the July 19, 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 Report R 105/2021 (Infrastructure & Operations - Engineering & Operations), we recommend that Contract 15, 2021 – Island Drive: Resurfacing and Waterfront Trail be awarded to Bruno’s Contracting Ltd., who submitted the lowest tender in the amount of $666,757.07 [inclusive of HST]; it being noted that the amount shown is based on estimated quantities; final payment for this contract will be based on measured quantities for the completed work; AND THAT the General Manager of Infrastructure and Operations report any circumstances to City Council should significant variation in the contract quantities occur; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to these matters; AND THAT any necessary bylaws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Mayor B. Mauro dated June 17, 2021, we recommend that Administration be directed to continue the work associated with a plan for implementation of traffic light synchronization over the next four years; AND THAT associated funds be included in the 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Capital Budgets for this work for City Council’s consideration; PAGE 3 OF 9 Committee of the Whole - Monday, July 19, 2021 AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor A. Ruberto dated June 21, 2021, we recommend that Administration provide options for Council’s consideration to procure and install wayfinding signage at intersecting junctions of the maintained trails throughout Centennial Park and Trowbridge Falls; AND THAT the report include costs and timelines associated with design, procurement and installation of the recommended options; AND THAT Administration report back on or before November 30, 2021; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the motion contained in the Memorandum from Councillor B. McKinnon dated July 5, 2021, we recommend that paragraphs 3 & 4 be deleted.

WITH RESPECT to the Amended Motion – Waterfront Development Committee, we recommend that the motion be deferred until after the Office of the City Clerk presents their report relating to Committees of Council.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor B. McKinnon dated July 5, 2021, we recommend that the Terms of Reference presented on June 14, 2021 for the Waterfront Development Committee be approved; AND THAT the Office of the City Clerk be directed to begin recruitment for the Committee as outlined in the Terms of Reference; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the motion contained within the Memorandum from Mayor B. Mauro dated July 14, 2021 relative to Marina Overpass – Addition of Gates we recommend that the motion be referred to Administration to determine potential gate design features, recommended hours of closure, and to consult with area residents and business owners; AND THAT Administration report back on or before August 23, 2021.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Mayor B. Mauro dated July 14, 2021, we recommend that Administration be directed to complete the work associated with securing the marina pedestrian overpass overnight: AND THAT the cost associated with installation and daily operations be either covered with existing budgets or funded from the stabilization reserve fund if needed; PAGE 6 OF 9 Committee of the Whole - Monday, July 19, 2021 AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor C. Fraser dated June 29, 2021, notwithstanding the unsuccessful application for a 2021 Community, Youth and Cultural Funding grant, we recommend that the City of Thunder Bay provide an in-kind donation to the 2021 Wake the Giant concert not to exceed $30,000; AND THAT the in-kind donation include use of a stage, lighting, speakers, and barricades; AND THAT, on approval, the costs associated with the installation of Wake the Giant pennants in the north core be funded from the Stabilization Reserve Fund; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, July 26, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. in order to receive information relative to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; 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; 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; personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary PAGE 8 OF 9 Committee of the Whole - Monday, July 19, 2021 for that purpose; and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.