The Thunder Bay Record

Committee of the Whole

October 30, 2023

Who was there

Present (10): Albert Aiello, Mark Bentz, Shelby Ch'ng, Kasey Etreni, Andrew Foulds, Brian Hamilton, Greg Johnsen, Kristen Oliver, Dominic Pasqualino, Michael Zussino

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (10 motions)

10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

WITH RESPECT to the October 30, 2023, Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the agenda as amended, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. Committee of the Whole – Monday, October 30, 2023
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Councillor Michael Zussino
Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 2023CLS.040 (Realty Services) we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Foulds, seconded by Councillor Kristen Oliver
Carried
WITH RESPECT to the confidential memorandum from Krista Power, City Clerk, dated October 25, 2023, we recommend that the following people be appointed to the following Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees: 1. Accessibility Advisory Committee One (1) citizen to be appointed as a Physical and Mobility Disability representative for a 4 year term expiring November 14, 2027, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: John Wheeler 2. EarthCare Advisory Committee Committee of the Whole – Monday, October 30, 2023 One (1) citizen to be appointed for a four year term expiring November 14, 2027, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: Sandra Stiles
Moved by Councillor Andrew Foulds, seconded by Councillor Kasey Etreni
Carried
WITH RESPECT to the confidential memorandum from Krista Power, City Clerk, dated October 24, 2023, we recommend that the following person be appointed to the Thunder Bay Public Library: 1. One (1) citizen to serve for the remainder of a 4 year term expiring November 14, 2026, or as soon as a replacement has been appointed: Cory Bagdon
Moved by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, seconded by Councillor Dominic Pasqualino
Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 296-2023-Corporate Services-Superior North EMS, we recommend that item 2022-105-DEV be removed from the Outstanding List; Committee of the Whole – Monday, October 30, 2023 AND THAT the SNEMS Work Plan Update be added to the Administrative Services Outstanding List, with a report back on or before March 30, 2025; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Councillor Brian Hamilton
Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 324-2023 (City Manager’s Office – Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division) we recommend City Council approve the use of the Negotiation Method pursuant to section 4.09 of By-law 113-2011 to purchase additional subscription enhancements from iCIMS; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, seconded by Councillor Andrew Foulds
Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 322-2023-City Manager’s Office-Human Resources & Corporate Safety, we recommend that the amended and renamed Corporate Policy 06-01-36 Work-Life Balance Initiatives, appended to this report, be approved; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Kasey Etreni, seconded by Councillor Kristen Oliver
Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report R 323-2023 (City Manager’s Office - Office of the City Clerk), and pursuant to Section 242 of the Municipal Act, 2001, we recommend that the following Members of Council be appointed Acting Mayor, in the Mayor’s absence, for the month indicated opposite their name: December 2023 Councillor Dominic Pasqualino January 2024 Councillor Mark Bentz February 2024 Councillor Albert Aiello March 2024 Councillor Kristen Oliver April 2024 Councillor Rajni Agarwal May 2024 Councillor Brian Hamilton June 2024 Councillor Kasey Etreni Committee of the Whole – Monday, October 30, 2023 July 2024 Councillor Shelby Ch’ng August 2024 Councillor Greg Johnsen September 2024 Councillor Michael Zussino October 2024 Councillor Andrew Foulds November 2024 Councillor Trevor Giertuga AND THAT By-law 315-2023 be presented to City Council for ratification on November 6, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Carried
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Kristen Oliver, Chair - Intergovernmental Affairs Committee dated October 10, 2023, relating to the Proximity Principle, we recommend that the item be referred back to Intergovernmental Affairs Committee to allow for further consultation with Committee of the Whole – Monday, October 30, 2023 Environment North and We Are The Nuclear Free North; AND THAT the committee report to City Council with their recommendations and findings; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Foulds, seconded by Councillor Kristen Oliver
Carried
THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (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; (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.
Moved by Councillor Kasey Etreni, seconded by Councillor Kristen Oliver
Carried

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