Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Tuesday, February 14, 2023 be adopted as presented.

That the resignation from Sharyn Emond from the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee be received and Ms. Emond be thanked for her involvement on the Committee.

That: 1. the 2023 budget of the Board of Management for the Downtown Improvement Area in the amount of $181,488.00 with a resultant DIA tax levy of $137,441.00 be approved by Council; and 2. the necessary by-law to provide for the levy and collection of special charges in respect to certain business improvement areas be prepared for the approval of Council.

That Council approve the award of a contract to Miller Paving Limited, based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Quote 2023-06 for the supplying, treating and stockpiling of screened sand for a term of two (2) 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 approve the award of a contract to SNF Canada Ltd. , based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Quote 2022-90, for the provision of polymer sludge thickener for the Wastewater Treatment Plant for a term of one (1) year, with an option in favour of the City to extend the contract for two (2) additional terms of up to one (1) year each.

That Council approve the award of a contract to InfoTech Research Group, in the amount of $216,000.00 (plus HST) for IT Research Subscription Services and Consulting, for a term of three (3) years.

That the City of North Bay supports the request from Gateway City Brewery, located at 490 Gormanville Road, for a Manufacturer´s Limited Liquor Sales Licence which will allow the microbrewery to sell and serve product at its manufacturing site.

That Council approve the request from Ski Ridge Estates Inc. for an extension to Draft Approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. 48T -17101 ) from May 28, 2023 to May 28, 2026, as shown on Schedule B attached to Report to Council CSBU 2023-22 dated February 10, 2023 from Peter Carello.

That Council approve the award of contracts, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2023-39 dated February 17, 2023 from Mary-Ann Kotylak and Scott Franks, based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Quote 2023-07, for heavy equipment rentals for a term of two (2) 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 approve the award of a contract to Priestly Demolition I nc. , based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Quote 2023-09 for crushing and stockpiling reclaimed asphalt pavement and concrete, for a term of one (1) year, with an option in favour of the City to extend the agreement for two (2) additional terms of up to one (1) year each.

That: 1. as a result of Planning Act changes made by the Provincial Government, the Council of the City of North Bay adopt mandatory consultation prior to the acceptance of applications made under the Planning Act for Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-Law Amendments, Plans of Subdivision, Plans of Condominium and Site Plan Control Agreements; and 2. the by-law adopting mandatory consultation be brought forward to Council for three (3) readings.

That Council receive and refer Report to Council CSBU 2023-23 from Adam Curran dated February 13, 2023 re Additional Residential Dwelling Units - Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments to the Community Services Committee for a Public Meeting.

That: Council authorize an amendment to By-Law No.144-77, as amended, being a by-law to designate an Improvement Area, to be known as the Downtown Improvement Area and to establish a Board of Management therefore, as set out in Report to Council CSBU 2023-21 dated February 15, 2023 by Beverley Hillier; and the amending by-law be brought forward to the Regular Meeting of Council for three (3) readings on February 28, 2023.

That the following by-laws be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2023-26 to stop up, close and convey a portion of the laneway located in a block bounded by Joseph Street, Gladstone Avenue, Corbett Street and Lee Avenue. By-Law No. 2023-27 to amend By-Law No. 2014-53, being a by-law to Control Noise. By-Law No. 2023-29 to amend the representation requirement for the Downtown Improvement Area.

Council received the attached Motion from the Town of Petrolia in relation to School Board Elections. Therefore Be it Resolved that the Council of the City of North Bay endorses and supports the Motion made by the Council of the Town of Petrolia regarding School Board Elections. And Further be it Resolved that a copy of this motion be sent to the Honourable Steven Lecce, Minister of Education, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Victor Fedeli, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and the Town of Petrolia.

the homeless crisis is taking a devastating toll on families and communities, undermining a healthy and prosperous Ontario; And Whereas the homelessness crisis is the result of the underinvestment and poor policy choices of successive provincial governments; And Whereas homelessness requires a range of housing, social service and health solutions from government; And Whereas homelessness is felt most at the level of local government and the residents that they serve; And Whereas municipalities and District Social Administration Boards are doing their part, but do not have the resources, capacity or tools to address this complex challenge; and, And Whereas leadership and urgent action is needed from the provincial government on an emergency basis to develop, resource, and implement a comprehensive plan to prevent, reduce and ultimately end homelessness in Ontario. Therefore Be It Resolved That the City of North Bay calls on the Provincial Government to urgently: a. Acknowledge that homelessness in Ontario is a social, economic, and health crisis; b. Commit to ending homelessness in Ontario; c. Work with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and a broad range of community, health, Indigenous and economic partners to develop, resource, and implement an action plan to achieve this goal. And Further that a copy of this motion be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; the Minister of Health, the A

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 7:36 p.m. for the following reason: Item 9.2 being labour relations or employee negotiations.

That Council reconvene at 7:52 p.m.

That Council direct the Interim Chief Administrative Officer to suspend the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2023-28 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held February 28, 2023.

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2023-28 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held February 28, 2023.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 7:53 p.m.