the City of North Bay has implemented a Short-Term Rental (STR) By-Law requiring operators to register and pay applicable fees; And Whereas as of today, only eight (8) short-term rental properties have registered with the City despite evidence that additional unregistered short-term rentals remain active; And Whereas this creates an uneven and unfair situation for residents who are complying with
That Council: accept the Inquiry Report of the Integrity Commissioner, in the matter of Chirico, 2025 ONMIC 6, dated October 25, 2025; and impose a suspension of Mayor Chirico's remuneration for 80 days, pursuant to section 223.4(5) of the Municipal Act , effective October 29, 2025.
That In-Camera Item 9.6 being a confidential motion from Councillor Lowery and Councillor Inch re Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, be brought into open session.
to section 2.2 of the City of North Bay Procedural By-Law 2019-80 that the Council Agenda be reordered to allow the motion re: Installation of the Franco-Ontarian Flag at Leger Square at City Hall in Recognition of the Flag's 50th Anniversary be the first order of business on the Agenda.
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag, a provincial emblem co-created by Michel Dupuis, a proud North Bay resident, and Professor Gaétan Gervais of Laurentian University; AND WHEREAS the Franco-Ontarian flag has been officially recognized as an emblem of Ontario since 2001 and was granted equal status to the provincial flag through Bill 182 in 2020; AND WHEREAS North Bay is h
That the second last paragraph of the Motion be deleted and the following inserted in lieu thereof: Therefore Be It Resolved that Council direct staff to work in coordination with Les Compagnons des francs loisirs and other local francophone stakeholders to support the installation of the Franco-Ontarian flag at Leger Square. Record of Vote Upon the Request of Councillor Horsfield: Yeas: Councillo
That Report to Council CORP 2025-55 from Laura Boissonneault dated June 1, 2025 re Investment Activity for 2024 be
That Report to Council CSBU 2025-21 dated June 5, 2025 from Adam Curran re 2024 Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC) Annual Report be
the annual budget process is a critical component of municipal governance, requiring transparency, accessibility, and engagement; And Whereas Council Chambers is equipped with the necessary infrastructure to facilitate public attendance, livestreaming, recording, and archiving of meetings for the benefit of residents; And Whereas holding budget committee meetings in Council Chambers promotes openn
numerous motions have been
That General Government Committee Report No. 2024-13 relating to: - 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No. 2024-13 October 29, 2024 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The General Government Committee presents Report No. 2024-13 and recommends: That the Mayor and Chief Financial Of
That General Government Committee Report No. 2024-14 relating to: - City of North Bay Organizational Review Implementation Plan be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No. 2024-14 October 29, 2024 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The General Government Committee presents Report No. 2024-14 and recommends: That Council: ap
That Council approve the renewal of the Employee Administrative Services Only (ASO) and Pooled Benefits (excepting Accidental Death & Dismemberment [AD & D] coverage) Program with Manulife Financial effective November 1, 2024 and the AD & D coverage with AlG Insurance effective November 1, 2024 at an increase of 0.1% or $3,468 per annum.
That Council reconvene at 8:16 p.m.
That Council appoint Councillor Gardiner to the North Bay Public Library Board for a term to expire November 14, 2026.
Section 10 of the City of North Bay’s Procedure By-Law sets out the purpose and procedures for Town Hall Meetings. Therefore Be It Resolved that Council direct the City Solicitor and City Clerk to review the procedures for Town Hall meetings and bring forward suggested changes to the procedures.
the City of North Bay is committed to enhancing community sport and recreation infrastructure to meet the growing needs of residents. Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the City of North Bay hereby directs city staff to investigate the availability of these programs to optimize Provincial funding opportunities through the Province’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund; And
That Council authorize: the Chief Administrative Officer to update the Council Remuneration By-Law to include a vehicle allowance of $7,200 for the Mayor; and the updated Council Remuneration By-Law applies the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the previous year as the mechanism to index vehicle allowance.
That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Tuesday, April 30, 2024; - Tuesday, May 7, 2024; and - Monday, May 13, 2024 be adopted as presented.
Government Committee Report No. 2024-11 May 21, 2024 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The General Government Committee presents Report No. 2024-11 and recommends: That: Council authorize the City Clerk to amend City of North Bay By-Law 2023-02, being a By-Law to Authorize User Fees for City Departments, as set out in Report to Council CSBU 20
That the resignation from Allyson Bursey from the Board of Management of the Downtown Improvement Area (DIA) be received and Ms. Bursey be thanked for her involvement on the Board.
That the following by-laws be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2024-22 to amend By-Law No.1977-144, being a by-law to designate an Improvement Area to be known as the Downtown Improvement Area and to establish a Board of Management (to revise the maximum charges). By-Law No. 2024-23 to provide for the levy and collection of special charges in respect of certain Business Improvement Areas.
That the following by-laws be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2024-22 to amend By-Law No.1977-144, being a by-law to designate an Improvement Area to be known as the Downtown Improvement Area and to establish a Board of Management (to revise the maximum charges). By-Law No. 2024-23 to provide for the levy and collection of special charges in respect of certain Business Improvement Areas.
the West Ferris "Sam Jacks" Arena holds significant historical and cultural importance as the birthplace of Ringuette and a centennial build by the men of West Ferris; And Whereas considering the changing demographics and economic excess, the City of North Bay seeks to make fiscally responsible and sustainable decisions regarding the future of the arena; And Whereas the environmental impact of dem
That Council: authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a one (1) year operational subsidy agreement between the City of North Bay and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority for an amount up to $100,000.00 for the 2023-2024 operation of the Laurentian Ski Hill Snowboarding Club Inc., to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and City Solicito
according to the most recent waste audit, diversion program materials accounted for 60% of the total waste generated in our municipality; And Whereas 25% of the diversion program materials are blue box material; And Whereas waste diversion remains the primary strategy to extend the life of the Merrick landfill; And Whereas establishing a new landfill is an expensive undertaking for the municipalit
That Council approve the award of a contract to Securiguard Services Limited, based on the unit rates specified in their bid for RFP 2023-49 for the provision of by-law enforcement and security services, for a term of five (5) years, with an option in favour of the City to extend the agreement for three (3) additional terms of up to one (1) year each.
That Council reconvene at 6:56 p.m.
That Council: enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale on the terms and conditions of the Offer to Purchase attached hereto as Schedule “A". authorize the Mayor, City Clerk and City Solicitor to execute all appropriate purchase and sale documents as may be required including but not limited to waiver of condition documents; Council authorize that the purchase price and any related purchase cos
That the following By-Laws be read a first and second time: By-Law 2023-66 to authorize the execution of an agreement of purchase and sale with Nicwalt Ltd. relating to the purchase of property at 1183 Cassells Street, North Bay
That the following By-Laws be read a third time and passed: By-Law 2023-66 to authorize the execution of an agreement of purchase and sale with Nicwalt Ltd. relating to the purchase of property at 1183 Cassells Street, North Bay
That Council refer Report to Council CORP 2023-61, dated April 12th, 2023 from Blair Grant be