Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Thursday, June 8, 2023 - Monday, June 26, 2023; and - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 be adopted as presented.

That the Zoning By-Law amendment application by Tulloch Engineering on behalf of Jack Drinkwalter - 653 Commercial Street be received and

That the Zoning By-Law amendment application by Candice Micucci on behalf of Consolidated Homes Ltd. - Wallace Road (unaddressed) be received and

That Council implement Community Safety Zones and permanent speed reductions using conventional signs in the areas described in Report to Council IO-2023-13 dated July 28, 2023 by Megan Rochefort.

That Council approve a contract increase of $15,000 (plus HST) to Zap's Masonry Contracting for iRFP-2021-65 Stone Masonry of Historical Monuments as outlined in Report to Council No. IO-2023-14 dated July 11, 2023 from David Jackowski.

That Council approve the award of a contract to Brandt Tractor Ltd. in the amount of $97,000.00 (plus HST) for the provision of a skid steer.

That Council approve the award of a contract to ACG Envirocan in the amount of $143,000.00 (plus HST) for the provision of a Muffin Monster Manhole.

That Council approve the award of a contract to Securiguard Services Limited, based on the unit rates specified in their bid for RFP 2023-49 for the provision of by-law enforcement and security services, for a term of five (5) years, with an option in favour of the City to extend the agreement for three (3) additional terms of up to one (1) year each.

That Council approve the award of a contract to Neptune Technology Group in the amount up to $980,000.00 (plus HST) for water meter upgrades 2023-2026.

That: Council approve the application by Stefano Marmina to close the laneway, as shown on Schedule “A” attached to Report to Council CSBU 2023-056 dated July 26, 2023 by Peter Carello; 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: 1. receive Report to Council IO 2023-16 dated August 1, 2023 from John Severino with respect to the Community and Recreation Centre; and 2. choose one (1) of the three (3) options presented in the report and direct staff to complete the work necessary to implement the selected option.

That the Community and Recreation Centre Update be

That the following By-Laws be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2023-66 to Amend Traffic By-Law 2014-38 (Schedule 5 - Speed Limits and Schedule 7 - Community Safety Zones).

That the following By-Laws be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2023-66 to Amend Traffic By-Law 2014-38 (Schedule 5 - Speed Limits and Schedule 7 - Community Safety Zones).

Council passed Resolution No. 2023-226 on May 23, 2023 to establish the Long Term Financial Plan Committee (“the Committee”); And Whereas the Committee is to be engaged until September 5, 2023; And Whereas the Committee has not yet completed the review; And Whereas the Committee is seeking Council’s approval for an extension until October 17, 2023; Therefore be it Resolved that the Committee will provide a Report to Council upon the completion of the review.

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 6:40 p.m. for the following reasons: Item 9.2, being a proposed acquisition of land by the Municipality.

That Council reconvene at 6:56 p.m.

That Council: enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale on the terms and conditions of the Offer to Purchase attached hereto as Schedule “A". authorize the Mayor, City Clerk and City Solicitor to execute all appropriate purchase and sale documents as may be required including but not limited to waiver of condition documents; Council authorize that the purchase price and any related purchase costs up to $310,000 be funded from the Property Development Reserve Fund 99535R; and Council authorize the by-law for the purchase of the property be given three (3) readings on August 8, 2023.

That the following By-Laws be read a first and second time: By-Law 2023-66 to authorize the execution of an agreement of purchase and sale with Nicwalt Ltd. relating to the purchase of property at 1183 Cassells Street, North Bay

That the following By-Laws be read a third time and passed: By-Law 2023-66 to authorize the execution of an agreement of purchase and sale with Nicwalt Ltd. relating to the purchase of property at 1183 Cassells Street, North Bay

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2023-67 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on August 8, 2023.

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2023-67 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on August 8, 2023.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 6:58 p.m.