Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Wednesday, January 4, 2023: - Monday, January 9, 2023; - Tuesday, January 10, 2023; and - Tuesday, January 17,2023 be adopted as presented.

That Council approve the award of a contract to Softchoice Canada Inc. in the amount of $84,125.50 (plus HST) for the provision of antivirus software licenses.

That: the application by Renaissance Development Corporation to close two (2) portions of unopened municipal road allowances, as shown on Schedule “A” attached to Report to Council CSBU 2023-12 dated January 13, 2023 from Peter Carello, be approved by Council: the closure of the unopened road allowances be subject to the granting of any required easements; and the Interim Chief Administrative Officer be authorized by Council to initiate normal closure procedures for the subject road allowances.

That Council authorize Canadore College to have a pyrotechnic (fireworks) display to celebrate the Chinese New Year on February 3, 2023 at the Main Campus at 100 College Drive.

That: the application by Brittany Godon and Jason Pearce to close a portion of the laneway located adjacent to 230 Third Avenue East, as shown on Schedule “A” attached to Report to Council CSBU 2023-14 dated January 17, 2023 from Peter Carello, be approved by Council; the closure of the laneway be subject to the granting of any required easements; and the Interim Chief Administrative Officer be authorized by Council to initiate normal closure procedures for the subject laneway.

That Council authorize an amendment to City of North Bay By-Law No. 2018-53, being a by-law to Regulate the Administration of Building Permits, as amended, as set out in Report to Council CSBU 2023-13 dated January 16, 2023 by Beverley Hillier.

That Council authorize: an amendment to City of North Bay By-Law No. 2016-30, as amended, being a by-law to adopt a Sidewalk and Patio Policy, as set out in Report to Council CSBU 2023-08 dated January 16, 2023 from Beverley Hillier; and the parking fees applicable under the existing Sidewalk Patio Policy be waived for 2023 and 2024.

That Council approve the award of a contract to Miller Paving Limited, based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Tender 2022-89 for the asphalt concrete pavement patching for a term of one (1) year, with an option in favour of the City to extend the agreement for a term of up to one (1) additional year.

That: Council approves the sculpture donation from Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay, as shown in Schedule “B”, and approve the selected sculpture location as shown as Site 1 on Schedule “C” as recommended by the Public Art Advisory Committee and as included and shown in Report to Council CSBU dated January 20, 2023 from Bryan Kimber; and Council authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay to establish City ownership and maintenance of the donation of the sculpture once installed and constructed to the City of North Bay’s satisfaction.

That: Council grant final approval to a Plan of Condominium for a property located at 537 Ann Street; the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Condominium Agreement with Jeffrey James Staples consisting of four (4) residential units, upon receipt of all Condominium Agreement requirements; and an execution by-law be brought forward for three (3) readings at the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 31, 2023.

That: Council authorize the existing holding zone of “Residential Second Density Holding (R2H)” be removed for a portion of the lands, as shown on Schedule “A” to Report to Council CSBU 2023-01 dated January 20, 2023 from Peter Carello, known locally as 0 Tower Drive and as legally described in Appendix “A”, attached to Report to Council CSBU 2023-01 dated January 20, 2023 from Peter Carello; and the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (Subdivision File No. 48T-22101) by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of 1804016 Ontario Inc. in the City of North Bay for lands known locally as 0 Tower Drive and as legally described in Appendix “A’, shown as Schedule “B” to Report to Council CSBU 2023-01 dated January 20, 2023 from Peter Carello, be given Draft Approval subject to the conditions in Appendix “C” attached to Report to Council CSBU 2023-01 dated January 20, 2023 by Peter Carello.

That the following by-laws be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2023-02 to authorize user fees for City Departments. By-Law No. 2023-03 to authorize user fees for North Bay Fire and Emergency Services. By-Law No. 2023-04 to amend By-Law No. 2010-108, as amended – Waste Management By-Law (Schedules A and E). By-Law No. 2023-05 to amend the City of North Bay On-Street Parking By-Law No. 2014-37 (Schedule 9). By-Law No. 2023-06 to amend By-Law No. 2011-234, to Regulate Parking in Municipal Parking Lots (Schedules B, C and D). By-Law No. 2023-16 to authorize temporary borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. By-Law No. 2023-18 to amend By-Law No. 2018-53, being a by-law to regulate the Administration of Building Permits. By-Law No. 2023-19 to remove the Holding Zone Symbol from lands zoned by By-Law No. 2016-13. By-Law No. 2023-20 to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and Jeffrey James Staples - 537 Ann Street.

That the following by-laws be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2023-02 to authorize user fees for City Departments. By-Law No. 2023-03 to authorize user fees for North Bay Fire and Emergency Services. By-Law No. 2023-04 to amend By-Law No. 2010-108, as amended – Waste Management By-Law (Schedules A and E). By-Law No. 2023-05 to amend the City of North Bay On-Street Parking By-Law No. 2014-37 (Schedule 9). By-Law No. 2023-06 to amend By-Law No. 2011-234, to Regulate Parking in Municipal Parking Lots (Schedules B, C, and D). By-Law No. 2023-16 to authorize temporary borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. By-Law No. 2023-18 to amend By-Law No. 2018-53, being a by-law to regulate the Administration of Building Permits. By-Law No. 2023-19 to remove the Holding Zone Symbol from lands zoned by By-Law No. 2016-13. By-Law No. 2023-20 to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and Jeffrey James Staples - 537 Ann Street.

on December 9, 2021, by Council Resolution No. 2021-499, Council directed staff to engage a consultant to undertake a comprehensive review of the steps needed to transition Cassellholme to a city owned home; And Whereas based on this review, the eight (8) other member Municipalities of Casselholme passed a good-faith by-law to support a guarantee and deferral of claims with the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation to allow the Cassellholme redevelopment project to move forward. Therefore Be It Resolved that the Interim Chief Administrative Officer bring forward a report, no later than March 28, 2023, with an update on the third party review. And Further that a copy of this motion be forwarded to the eight (8) other member municipalities of the Cassellholme Board.

That the Motion re: Cassellholme be

there is a desire to investigate the creation of a ward system within the City of North Bay for the 2026 Municipal Election. Therefore Be It Resolved that Council direct the City Clerk to prepare a Report to Council regarding the implementation of a Ward System in the City of North Bay for information purposes.

That the Motion re: Establishing a Ward System be

the City of North Bay has an online water portal where citizens can view their water consumption online, estimate their bill and protect themselves against leaks; And Whereas the City offers paperless billing for water bills where citizens can receive a one-time $5.00 rebate for signing up; And Whereas the City is still offering a low flow toilet rebate program. Therefore Be It Resolved that staff create an in person and virtual educational program for citizens relating to the use and the benefits of the portal.

That the Motion re: Castle Arms be

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 9:06 p.m. for the following reasons: Item 9.2, being personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees; Item 9.3, being a proposed acquisition of land by the Municipality; Item 9.4, being a potential disposition of lands by the Municipality; and Item 9.5, being a proposed disposition of lands by the Municipality.

That Council reconvene at 9:41 p.m.

That Council appoint Anne S. Taylor to the North Bay Public Library Board for a term to expire November 14, 2026.

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2023-09 to confirm the proceedings from the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 31, 2023.

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2023-09 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 31, 2023.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 9:43 p.m.