Committee of the Whole

With respect to the July 22, 2019 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 No. 2019CLS.022 (Legal Services) we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

With respect to the recruitment of four (4) individuals to serve as Directors on the Tbaytel Municipal Services Board, we recommend that the following be appointed: PAGE 4 OF 11 Committee of the Whole – July 22, 2019 Scott Potts be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring on June 30, 2022 or as soon thereafter that a replacement can be found; Stephanie Noel be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring on June 30, 2022 or as soon thereafter that a replacement can be found; Paul Healey be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring on June 30, 2022 or as soon thereafter that a replacement can be found; Barbara Eccles be appointed to complete the remainder of a term, expiring on June 30, 2021 or as soon thereafter that a replacement can be found.

With respect to the revised recommendation as contained in the memorandum from Ms. K. Dixon, Director of Engineering & Operations, dated July 21, 2019 relative to Report 115/2019 (Infrastructure & Operations – Engineering), we recommend that the recommendation be amended by deleting “to fund construction of priority active transportation multi-use trail extensions in 2020 along Oliver Road and Ford Street” and replacing it with “that this project be considered as the City’s first priority for funding;” AND THAT the following be added after the amended first paragraph: “AND THAT any necessary funds required for this project be included in the 2020 Capital Budget for Council’s consideration;”

With respect to Report No. 115/2019 (Infrastructure & Operations – Engineering) we recommend that remaining funding allocated to the City through the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling program be used to fund detailed design of a new bridge over the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway, and that this project be considered as the City’s first priority for funding; AND THAT any necessary funds required for this project be included in the 2020 budget (Capital) for Council’s consideration; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to these matters; AND THAT any by-laws be presented to Council for ratification as necessary.

With respect to Report No.120/2019 (Infrastructure & Operations – Parks & Open Spaces), we recommend that Administration continue to move forward with the installation of a splash pad at Northwood Playfield; AND THAT Administration conduct further planning and public consultation to inform the selection of the final two splash pad locations to provide effective delivery of summer aquatic opportunities and report back to Council on the outcome; 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 Report No. 107/2019 (Infrastructure and Operations - Central Support), we recommend that a School Crossing be established at Edward Street and Churchill Drive; AND THAT an expansion of $15,000 be pre-committed to the 2020 Budget for this crossing; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

With respect to Report No. R 116/2019 (Infrastructure & Operations – Engineering & Operations), we recommend that the Report be received; AND THAT Report No. R 116/2019 (Infrastructure & Operations – Engineering & Operations) be presented at the September 9, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting for consideration.

With respect to the participation in the National Disaster Resilience Profile Project, we recommend that The City of Thunder Bay commit to be involved in this initiative that will result in a resilience assessment for our community; AND THAT The City of Thunder Bay provide staff time equivalent to approximately six (6) days and $6000 of in-kind contributions to provide data and participate in workshops; AND THAT The City of Thunder Bay provide the use of facilities and resources to support a one (1) day workshop with cash and/or in-kind contributions of $500 for facilities and catering; AND THAT a letter of municipal support be sent by Mayor Bill Mauro on behalf of City Council to express our support for the project; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

With respect to Report R 106/2019 (Infrastructure & Operations – Parks & Open Spaces), we recommend that Municipal Code Regulation Chapters 744, 760 and 790 be repealed and that By- laws 40-1971, 45-1972, 122-1975 be repealed and replaced as outlined in this report; PAGE 9 OF 11 Committee of the Whole – July 22, 2019 AND THAT a new Parks Use By-law as outlined in this report be presented to City Council for ratification; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documentation.

With respect to the Appointment of City Clerk we recommend that Ms. Krista Power be appointed as the City Clerk for the City of Thunder Bay as of August 3, 2019; PAGE 10 OF 11 Committee of the Whole – July 22, 2019 AND THAT the by-law appointing Ms. Power as City Clerk be presented to City Council at the July 29, 2019 City Council Meeting for ratification.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, July 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information relative to labour relations and employee negotiations; and personal matters about an identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees.