Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meeting held on: - January 30, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That Community Services Committee Report No. 2024-02 relating to: Zoning By-Law Amendment application by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of 1921281 Ontario Inc. - 30, 32 34 Kenreta Drive be adopted as presented. Community Services Committee Report No. 2024-02 February 13, 2024 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Community Services Committee presents Report No. 2024-02 and recommends: That: Council approve the proposed Zoning By-Lw Amendment by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of the property owner, 1921281 Ontario Inc., to rezone the properties legally described in Appendix A to Report to Council No. CSBU 2024-002, dated January 4, 2024 by Peter Carello, from a “Residential First Density Special No. 53 (R1 Sp.53)” zone to a “Residential Third Density Special (R3 Sp.)” zone. All of which is respectfully submitted.

That Council grant exclusive use of the City-owned or controlled lands (except the North Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility Lands) within the area defined as, extending from, and inclusive of the waterfront beaches starting at Tenth Street and both sides of Memorial Drive from the Uniroc site up to and including Lee Park for the 2024 Armed Forces Appreciation Day being held June 19th, 2024.

That Council approve the award of a contract to 2601202 Ontario Ltd. o/a Northern Transit and Arena Advertising Agency (NTAAA), based on the rates specified in their bid for Request for Quote 2023-94, to provide Transit Advertising Services for a term of five (5) years.

That Council approve the award of a contract to Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd. in the amount of $225,508.60 (plus HST) for the provision of four (4) gasoline half-ton pickup trucks.

That Council authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposal for a Progressive Design Build for the design and construction of the Community and Recreation Centre that will achieve substantial construction completion in 2025 and meets the Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Design Certification requirements of the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program funding contribution agreement between the City and the Government of Canada with a Target Budget of $60 million for the design and construction of a New Community and Recreation Centre. Record of Vote Upon the Request of Councillor Lowery : Yeas: Councillors Vrebosch, Horsfield, Mitchell, Mallah, Bain, Mayne, King, Gardiner and Mayor Chirico. Nays: Councillors Lowery and Inch. N OTICE OF RECONSIDERATION UPON THE REQUEST OF COUNCILLOR LOWERY

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2024-15 to rezone certain lands on Kenreta Drive (1921281 Ontario Inc. - 30, 32, 34 Kenreta Drive). By-Law No. 2024-18 to authorize the execution of a Subsidy Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and The Mattawa-Conservation Authority relating to the 2023-2024 operation of Laurentian Ski Hill Snowboarding Club Inc.

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2024-15 to rezone certain lands on Kenreta Drive (1921281 Ontario Inc. - 30, 32, 34 Kenreta Drive). By-Law No. 2024-18 to authorize the execution of a Subsidy Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and The Mattawa-Conservation Authority relating to the 2023-2024 operation of Laurentian Ski Hill Snowboarding Club Inc.

Canadore College and Nipissing University play vital roles in the economic growth of Ontario; And Whereas Canadore College and Nipissing University are vital to the economy of Nipissing-Parry Sound; And Whereas to fill the needs of the workforce Canadore College and Nipissing University will require strong domestic and international enrolment to produce graduates with job-ready skills. Therefore Be it resolved that the Council of the City of North Bay strongly encourages the federal government to reinstate the post graduate work permit program and delay the implementation of the attestation letter process until April 2024 for publicly-assisted colleges, universities and their partners.

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2024-12 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 13, 2024.

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2024-12 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 13, 2024.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 7:43 p.m.