Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Friday, August 25, 2023; - Thursday, August 31, 2023; and - Tuesday, September 5, 2023 be adopted as presented.

That the matter relating to Fence Variance Appeal be reconsidered. Record of Vote pursuant to Procedural By-Law 2019-80: Yeas: Councillors Vrebosch, Inch, Mayne and Gardiner. Nays: Councillors Mallah, King, Horsfield, Lowery, Mitchell and Mayor Chirico.

That the matter relating to Fence Variance Appeal be reconsidered.

That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2023-05 relating to: - Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation be adopted as presented. Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2023-05 September 19, 2023 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Infrastructure and Operations Committee presents Report No. IO 2023-05 and recommends: That Council: accept the recommendation of the Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee and direct staff to prepare and issue a Request for Expression of Interest for the construction of a new Community and Recreation Centre to be located adjacent to the Omischl Sports Complex with an upset limit of $52 million dollars that will include the minimal functional programming attached as Appendix A to Report to Council CAO-2023-001 dated September 8, 2023 from John Severino. All of which is respectfully submitted. Record of Vote upon the Request of Councillor Vrebosch: Yeas: Councillors Mayne, King, Mallah, Mitchell, Inch, Horsfield, Gardiner and Mayor Chirico. Nays: Councillors Vrebosch and Lowery

That the resignation from Jeff Serran from the Municipal Heritage Committee (MHC) be received and Mr. Serran be thanked for his involvement on the Committee.

That the zoning by-law amendment application by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of Belisle Investments Ltd. – 1781 Cassells Street be

That Council: receive the Capital Variance Report as at June 30, 2023, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2023-105 dated September 6, 2023 from Blair Grant; and authorize the reserve transfers and budget adjustments as detailed in Appendix "A" and "B", attached to Report to Council CORP 2023-105 dated September 6, 2023 from Blair Grant.

That Council receive for information purposes, the Summary of Open and Active Projects as at June 30, 2023, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2023-106 dated September 6, 2023 from Blair Grant.

That Council approve the award of a contract to Nsafe Engineering Inc. in the amount of $134,093.19 (plus HST) for the design and installation of a fall protection system in the Fleet Garage.

That Council: 1. approve the award of a contract to G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd. in the amount of $99,462.00 (plus HST) for the provision of a beach rake; and 2. authorize the transfer of funds to the project, as outlined in Report to Council CORP 2023-119 dated September 8, 2023 from Mary-Ann Kotylak and John Ouellette.

That Council approve the award of a contract to Acapulco Pools Ltd. in the amount of $218,000.00 (plus HST) for the replacement of pool filtration systems at the Aquatic Centre.

That Council accept and approve the nine (9) applications as recommended by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) for the period set out on each application form and that the applicable taxes either remain or are cancelled, reduced or refunded as authorized by Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act , S.O. 2001 c.25.

That Council approve the award of a contract to Venasse Building Group Inc. in the amount of $130,000.00 (plus HST) to replace the vertical lift platform at the Pete Palangio Arena.

That Council receive and file the City of North Bay’s Water and Wastewater Year-end Financial Projection for the period ending June 30, 2023, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2023-115 dated September 1, 2023 from Laura Boissonneault.

That Council receive and file the City of North Bay’s Year-end Financial Projection for the period ending June 30, 2023, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2023-116 dated September 1, 2023 from Laura Boissonneault.

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 municipality, implementing public recycling collection, could be a comparatively cost-effective option to help extend the life of the current landfill. Therefore Be It Resolved that Council direct staff to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the implementation of public recycling program (including necessary bins etc.) in areas where public garbage collection is available, particularly in parks, downtown areas, community waterfronts, all City Facilities and Arenas.

That the following sentence be added to the last paragraph of the Motion: "and that it be brought forward to the 2024 budget process".

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 7:48 p.m. for the following reason: Item 9.2, being labour relations.

That Council reconvene at 7:54 p.m.

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2023-76 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on September 19, 2023.

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2023-76 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on September 19, 2023.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 7:54 p.m.