Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the establishment of the February 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole - Closed Session meeting, we recommend that the purpose be amended to include labour relations or employee negotiations; and 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.

WITH RESPECT to the February 8, 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 City of Thunder Bay’s Parkades in the north and south core, we recommend that Administration prepare a report on the feasibility of divesting ownership and proceeding with sale of both the Waterfront and Victoriaville Parkades; AND THAT this report include the financial cost of selling and any potential benefits to the City of Thunder Bay in divesting these assets; AND THAT the report be received on or before June 14, 2021.

WITH RESPECT to the deputation received from “Not one More Death” at the February 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting, we recommend that the applicable contents of the associated deputation be referred to Administration for further exploration and recommendations and funding opportunities where possible; AND THAT Administration report back to Council on this matter; AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to schedule a Special Committee of the Whole Meeting if required prior to the next scheduled meeting on March 1, 2021 should Administration require direction for specific work; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Cody Fraser dated February 1, 2021, we recommend that support for the submission the title of for Kraft Hockeyville Canada 2021 in Oliver Paipoonge be approved in principle; AND THAT Administration be directed to work with the organizing committee relative to a potential partnership in hosting the NHL game associated with the event at the Fort William Gardens; AND THAT Administration report back to City Council with information relative to any financial impacts and economic impact on hosting the NHL game for final approval; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Township of Oliver Paipoonge for their information; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented by City Council.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, March 1, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in order to receive information relative to the security of the property of the municipality or local board.