Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Tuesday, November 15, 2022; - Wednesday, November 16, 2022; - Monday, November 21, 2022; - Tuesday, November 22, 2022; and - Thursday, November 24, 2022 be adopted as presented.

That the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment application by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of 2708432 Ontario Inc. - McGruthers Road (unaddressed) be received and

That Council approve the award of a contract to C.A. Sellers Cleaning Services Ltd., for Janitorial Services at Public Works, North Bay Transit, City Hall, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $378,351.00 for a term of three (3) years, 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 Council approve the award of contracts, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2022-113 dated November 25, 2022 from Mary-Ann Kotylak and Karin Pratte based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Quotation 2022-90, for the provision of chemicals 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 receive and file the City of North Bay’s Water and Wastewater Year-end Financial Projection for the period ending September 30, 2022, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2022-106 dated November 1, 2022 from Laura Boissonneault. Recorded Vote (upon the request of Councillor Bain ): Yeas: Councillors Bain, Mayne, Lowery, Gardiner, Horsfield, Mallah, Mitchell, King, Inch and Mayor Chirico. Nays: Nil

That Council authorize: 1. a by-law to levy certain interim rates, taxes and charges for the 2023 taxation year; and 2. a by-law to adjust interim taxes for the 2023 taxation year.

That Council approve the award of a contract to Drain-All Ltd., based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Quotation 2022-78 for the removal of Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste (MHSW) from the Household Hazardous Waste Depot, 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 Report to Council CORP 2022-117 dated November 25, 2022 from Shannon Saucier be received and

That Council receive and file the City of North Bay’s Year-end Financial Projection for the period ending September 30, 2022, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2022-105 dated November 1, 2022 from Laura Boissonneault.

the previous Council of the City of North Bay had directed staff to complete the building design for the North Bay Community Centre and upon completion of the design modifications initiate the tendering for the construction of the multi-purpose community and recreation centre. Therefore Be It Resolved that the Chief Administrative Officer bring forward a status report to Council, to a Special Committee Meeting, related to the proposed community and recreation centre at Omischl Field. The report should cover: • An overview of site selection discussions from the selection committee. • The business plan associated with the project. • The status of the design work. • Status of the agreement between the City of North Bay and Federal Government. • Status of the Class A cost estimate. • The proposed procurement process to be employed for this project. And Further that the procurement process be placed on hold until such time as the Class A estimate has been submitted and the business plan approved by Council.

Council is requesting an independent third party operational review of the City of North Bay. And Whereas the review is to examine the organizational structure, personnel and resources required in the delivery of services and projects in all departments and benchmark key performance indicators against other like organizations. Historical review of staffing levels (Union and Non-Union) are to be included as part of the review/evaluation. The review is to also investigate communications, both internally and externally as well as policies and plans for public engagement. Therefore Be it Resolved that Council directs the Chief Administrative Officer prepare a Request for Proposal for a comprehensive third party independent operational review of the City of North Bay. The review is to investigate overall organization effectiveness to ensure value for the taxpayer. And Further that the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to freeze hiring on new positions and where possible gap vacated positions until the completion of the 2023 Budget.

That the following words be included in the last sentence of Therefore Be It Resolved: " and recommend innovative technologies that have been proven to improve operational efficiencies." Recorded Vote (upon the request of Mayor Chirico ): Yeas: Mayor Chirico, Bain, Lowery, Inch, King, Horsfield, Mayne, Gardiner, Mitchell, Mallah. Nays: Nil.

the City of North Bay has approved the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan; And Whereas Council wishes to have an update regarding the implementation of the Plan. Therefore Be It Resolved that Council direct the Director of Community Services to prepare a report to be

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 7:47 for the following reasons: Item 9.2, being a pending disposition of land by the Municipality; Item 9.3, being a potential acquisition of land by the Municipality; Items 9.4 and 9.5, being potential disposition of lands by the Municipality; Item 9.6, being a proposed disposition or lease of land by the Municipality; and Item 9.7, being solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That Council reconvene at 8:37 p.m.

That Council: approve the sale of City owned vacant land, as illustrated in Schedules B1, B2 and Offer to Purchase, on terms and conditions as set out in the Offer to Purchase presented by Nordic Minesteel Technologies Inc.; authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Offer to Purchase and to authorize the Mayor, City Clerk and City Solicitor to execute all appropriate sale documents as may be required; authorize that the net proceeds of sale be placed in the Property Development Reserve Fund (99535R); and authorize the by-law of the sale of the property be given three (3) readings on December 6, 2022.

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2022-91 to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Nordic Minesteel Technologies Inc., for Parcel 1-1, Section 36M-540, Part of Block 1, Plan 36M-540, West Ferris, Parts 13 and 14, Plan 36R-7534 except Parts 1 and 2, Plan 36R-8828, North Bay, District of Nipissing (0 Legault Street)

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2022-91 to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Nordic Minesteel Technologies Inc., for Parcel 1-1, Section 36M-540, Part of Block 1, Plan 36M-540, West Ferris, Parts 13 and 14, Plan 36T-7534 except Parts 1 and 2, Plan 36T-8828, North Bay, District of Nipissing (0 Legault Street)

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2022-90 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 6, 2022.

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2022-90 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 6, 2022.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 8:39 p.m.