Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Tuesday, May 18, 2021 be adopted as presented.

That Community Services Committee Report No. 2021-07 relating to: - Zoning By-Law Amendment by Antech Design & Engineering on behalf of New Era Homes Limited and Millford Development Limited – Ski Club Road (Angela Court) be adopted as presented. Community Services Committee Report No. 2021-07 June 15, 2021 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Community Services Committee presents Report No. 2021-07 and recommends: “That : the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by Antech Design & Engineering on behalf of New Era Homes Limited and Millford Development Limited – Ski Club Rd. to rezone portions of two properties legally described in Appendix A to Report to Council Number CSBU 2021-26 dated May 4, 2021 by Peter Carello from a “Residential First Density (R1)” zone and a “Residential Holding (RH)” zone to a “Residential Third Density (R3)” zone be approved; and the proposed Plan of Subdivision (13 Lots, Subdivision File No. 48T-20101) by Antech Design & Engineering on behalf of New Era Homes Limited and Millford Development Limited in the City of North Bay for lands described in Appendix “A” to Report to Council Number CSBU 2021-26, as shown on Schedule “B” attached to Report to Council 2021-26, be given Draft Approval subject to the conditions in Appendix “B” to Report to Council CSBU 2021-26 dated May 4, 2021 by Peter Carello." All of which is respectfully submitted.

That City Council approve the award of a contract to Brandt Tractor Ltd. in the amount of $328,860.72 (plus HST), for the provision of a loader with an extended warranty.

That City Council approve the award of a contract to Equipements TNO (2005) Inc. in the amount of $100,900.00 (plus HST), to provide and construct an engineered fabric covered structure for storage at the Merrick Landfill.

That City Council approve the award of a contract to Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd. in the amount of $167,373.00 (plus HST), for the provision of three (3) 3/4 ton pick up trucks.

That City Council approve the award of a contract to Blanchfield Roofing Company Limited in the amount of $182,820.00 (plus HST), for roofing replacement and chimney repairs at Memorial Gardens.

That: the application by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of 2808138 Ontario Inc. to close the laneway, as shown on Schedule “A” attached to Report to Council CSBU 2021-31 dated June 2, 2021 from Peter Carello, be approved: the closure of the laneway be subject to the granting of any required easements; and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized by Council to initiate normal closure procedures for the subject laneway.

That: Council grant final approval to Phase I of the Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision along Legault Street by 2688642 Ontario Inc. – City File No. 48T-19101; and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a Subdivision Agreement with 2688642 Ontario Inc. for a property located along Legault Street, consisting of two (2) lots and three (3) blocks, upon receipt of all security, easements and all other Subdivision Agreement requirements.

That the following by-laws be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2021-36 to rezone certain lands on Ski Club Road (New Era Homes Limited and Millford Development Limited - Ski Club Road). By-Law No. 2021-54 to amend the City of North Bay On-Street Parking By-Law No. 2014-37.

That the following by-laws be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2021-36 to rezone certain lands on Ski Club Road (New Era Homes Limited and Millford Development Limited - Ski Club Road). By-Law No. 2021-54 to amend the City of North Bay On-Street Parking By-Law No. 2014-37.

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2021-63 to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with The Corporation of the City of North Bay and 2688642 Ontario Inc. (Legault Street Industrial Subdivision).

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2021-63 to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with The Corporation of the City of North Bay and 2688642 Ontario Inc. (Legault Street Industrial Subdivision).

WHEREAS the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990 (MFIPPA) dates back 30 years; AND WHEREAS municipalities, including the City of North Bay, practice and continue to promote open and transparent government operations, actively disseminate information and routinely disclose public documents upon request outside of the MFIPPA process; AND WHEREAS government operations, public expectations, technologies, and legislation surrounding accountability and transparency have dramatically changed and MFIPPA has not advanced in line with these changes; AND WHEREAS the creation, storage and utilization of records has changed significantly, and the Municipal Clerk of the Municipality is responsible for records and information management programs as prescribed by the Municipal Act, 2001; AND WHEREAS regulation 823 under MFIPPA continues to reference antiquated technology and does not adequately provide for cost recovery, and these financial shortfalls are borne by the municipal taxpayer; AND WHEREAS the threshold to establish frivolous and/or vexatious requests is unreasonably high and allows for harassment of staff and members of municipal councils, and unreasonably affects the operations of the municipality; AND WHEREAS the Act fails to recognize how multiple requests from an individual, shortage of staff resources or the expense of producing a record due to its size, number or physical location does not allow for tim

That Council direct City staff not to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal for Committee of Adjustment Application B-03-21 by Shortt Acquisitions Inc. on behalf of 2453454 Ontario Limited – 111 Cartier Street.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 8:08 p.m.