Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Thursday, December 14, 2023; - Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Monday, June 3, 2024; and - Tuesday, June 4, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That Council authorize the North Bay Rib Fest to have a pyrotechnic (fireworks) display as part of their event on July 21, 2024, adjacent to Memorial Drive, east of the Marina, over Lake Nipissing.

That the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of Intrigo Holdings Limited – Bunting Drive (unaddressed) be received and

That the resignations from Robert and Suzanne Neilsen from the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee be received and Robert and Suzanne be thanked for their involvement on the Committee.

That Council: authorize the Chief Financial Officer to complete the 2023 reserve transfers, as outlined in Appendix “A”, attached to Report to Council CORP 2024-48 dated June 4, 2024 from Laura Boissonneault; and receive and file the City of North Bay’s 2023 Water and Wastewater Year-End Financial Report, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2024-48 dated June 4, 2024 from Laura Boissonneault.

That Council approve the award of a contract to 1418417 Ontario Inc. in the amount of $210,000.00 (plus HST), for the provision of Advertising Services for City Arenas and Sports Fields for an initial contract term of five (5) years, with the option in favour of the City to extend the contract for one (1) additional term of up to five (5) years.

That Council approve the award of a contract to Tatham Engineering Limited in the amount of $389,900.00 (plus HST), for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for Seymour Street Reconstruction.

That Council approve the award of a contract to North Bay Toyota in the amount of $119,489.40 (plus HST), for the provision of three (3) Mid-Sized Hybrid Sports Utility Vehicles.

That Council: provide a resolution in support of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce’s applications to Immigration and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and FedNor to host a Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP); and acknowledge, should the Chamber be awarded a pilot, this support includes a commitment of up to $62,500 spread over the course of five (5) years with a pre-commitment to the 2025 budget. Record of Vote (Upon the Request of Councillor Mallah): Yeas: Councillors Mallah, Gardiner, Horsfield, Vrebosch, Mitchell, Bain, Inch, Mayne, King and Mayor Chirico. Nays: Nil

That Council authorize: the Chief Administrative Officer to update the Council Remuneration By-Law to include a vehicle allowance of $7,200 for the Mayor; and the updated Council Remuneration By-Law applies the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the previous year as the mechanism to index vehicle allowance.

Council wishes to submit a letter of comment in relation to Enbridge Gas Inc.’s Rate Rebasing Application Phase 2; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the City of North Bay authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter to the Ontario Energy Board on behalf of The Corporation. June 19, 2024 Sent via email to: [email protected] Ontario Energy Board 2300 Yonge Street, 27th floor P.O. Box 2319 Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 Attention: OEB registrar Dear Sir/Madam: Re: Securing access to natural gas for Ontario’s future On behalf of the Council of The Corporation of the City of North Bay, I am submitting a letter of comment on Enbridge Gas Inc.’s Rate Rebasing Application Phase 2 (EB-2024-0111). The Council of The Corporation of the City of North Bay applauds the work the Government of Ontario has done to continue to advance access to affordable energy and propel economic growth, including the Natural Gas Expansion Program and the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act. The Council of The Corporation of the City of North Bay supports a measured approach to Ontario’s energy transition; one that leverages existing natural gas infrastructure and invests in lower-carbon alternatives such as renewable natural gas and hydrogen – in addition to building incremental electricity supply. An integrated approach to Ontario’s energy transition, where pipes and wires work together, will ensure Ontario maintains an energy system that is resilient and cost-effective while supporting the province’s dec

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 8:09 p.m. for the following reasons: 9.2, being the potential acquisition of land by the municipality or local board; 9.3, being the proposed disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and 9.4, being the proposed acquisition of land by the municipality or local board.

That Council reconvene at 9:18 p.m.

That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk to extend the operational subsidy agreement between the City of North Bay and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority, to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Financial Officer and the City Solicitor.

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2024-50 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 18, 2024.

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2024-50 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 18, 2024.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 9:19 p.m.