Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Tuesday, September 10, 2024; - Monday, September 16, 2024: and - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a License Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay, North Bay Snowmobilers Club and South Shore Restoule Club to permit the use of City owned lands and road crossings for the operation of Motorized Snow Vehicles and grooming, maintenance, inspection and permitted construction activities and performing all activities ancillary thereto.

That Council receive and refer Report to Council CORP 2024-81 dated September 16, 2024 from Margaret Karpenko to the General Government Committee.

That the following by-laws be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2024-69, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 2019-72 to establish Development Charges for The Corporation of the City of North Bay. By-Law No. 2024-70 to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and North Bay Snowmobilers Club and South Shore Restoule Club relating to Snowmobile Club - Land Use Agreement.

That the following by-laws be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2024-69, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 2019-72 to establish Development Charges for The Corporation of the City of North Bay. By-Law No. 2024-70 to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and North Bay Snowmobilers Club and South Shore Restoule Club relating to Snowmobile Club - Land Use Agreement.

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 Further be it Resolved that staff make funding applications that align with the funding criteria and that Cricket and Pickle Ball facilities in the West Ferris Area be considered for this funding program. And Further be it Resolved that Council be advised as further funding information becomes available. Record of Vote upon the Request of Councillor Lowery : Yeas: Councillors Lowery, Mayne, Mallah and Inch. Nays: Councillors Bain, King, Horsfield, Mitchell and Mayor Chirico.

swimming is a low-impact activity, which can be enjoyed by people of all ages and of various abilities; Whereas swimming has numerous physical and mental health benefits; Whereas fresh water pools help make swimming more affordable and accessible; Whereas fresh water pools support sustainable aquatic practices that enrich both the environment and community life; Whereas fresh water pools can serve as a platform for educating the community about ecology, conservation, and sustainable practices; Whereas the development of freshwater pools can encourage community involvement and promote outdoor activities, fostering social connections; Whereas a fresh water pool in the City of North Bay can foster economic development by attracting more visitors and residents to the area, boosting local tourism and recreational activities; Whereas a fresh water pool can offer the City of North Bay and community partners an opportunity to develop a variety of community programs, such as deep water running, aqua fitness, water polo, water volleyball, and training and skills development; Therefore be it Resolved That the City of North Bay explore the development of a fresh water pool and that a written staff report be brought forward to the upcoming 2025 Budget deliberations.

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 7:30 p.m. for the following reasons: Item 9.2: being a pending disposition of land by the Municipality; and Item 9.3: being litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the Municipality.

That Council reconvene at 7:53 p.m.

That Council: approve that The Corporation of the City of North Bay enter into a Quit Claim Deed with Ontario Northland for property known as Part of Lot 20, Concession “D”, Part of PIN 49166-0260 and identified as Part 59 on Plan 36R-14925; authorize that of portion of Memorial Drive (formerly known as Golf Street), being Part 59, Plan 36R-14925, be closed subject to the granting of any required easements; authorize the City of North Bay to transfer Part 59, Plan 36R-14925 to Ontario Northland Transportation Commission subject to obtaining all necessary easements; authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all documents as may be required; and authorize that the by-law authorizing The Corporation of the City of North Bay to enter into and execute the Quit Claim Deed and all other documents as may be required, be given three (3) readings on October 1, 2024.

That the following by-law read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2024-68 to authorize the execution of a Quit Claim Deed and Transfer with Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) - Part Lot 20, Concession D Widdifield, Part 59, Plan 36R-14295, North Bay.

That the following by-law read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2024-68 to authorize the execution of a Quit Claim Deed and Transfer with Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) - Part Lot 20, Concession D Widdifield, Part 59, Plan 36R-14295, North Bay.

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2024-67 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 1, 2024.

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2024-67 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 1, 2024.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 7:56 p.m.