Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - October 30, 2023 be adopted as presented.

That the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of 1921281 Ontario Inc. – 30, 32 & 34 Kenreta Drive be received and

That Council authorize: the City of North Bay Arenas and Events Division to have a pyrotechnic (fireworks) display to celebrate New Years Eve on December 31, 2023, at Thompson Park; and the North Bay Downtown Improvement Association (DIA) to have a pyrotechnic (fireworks) display on November 24, 2023 as part of their Old Fashion Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting event.

That Council approve the award of a contract to Canor Construction Inc. based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Quote 2023-90 for the provision of aggregates, for a term of two (2) 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: the application by Jeff Serran on behalf of Triple Link Senior Citizens Home North Bay Inc. to close the laneway, as shown on Schedule “A” attached to Report to Council CSBU 2023-60 dated November 1, 2023 from Peter Carello be approved by Council; 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 receive and file the City of North Bay’s Water and Wastewater Year-end Financial Projection for the period ending September 30, 2023, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2023-124 dated October 23, 2023 from Laura Boissonneault.

That Council approve the award of a contract to K&T Port-A-John Ltd. based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Quote 2023-92 for portable toilet rentals and services, for a term of three (3) years, with an option in favour of the City to extend the agreement for two (2) additional terms of up to one (1) year each.

That Council: accepts and approve the “Housing Pledge, 2023-2031” as detailed in Appendix “A” attached to Report to Council CSBU 2023-72 dated October 31, 2023 from Adam Curran; and authorize the City Clerk to forward a copy of this resolution and the “Housing Pledge, 2023-2031” to the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, prior to December 15, 2023.

That Council refer the report from Adam Curran dated October 31, 2023 re Housing Pledge 2023-2031 to the Community Services Committee. Record of Vote upon the Request of Councillor Vrebosch Yeas: Councillors Vrebosch, Mitchell, Inch Nays: Councillors Bain, Horsfield, Lowery, King, Gardiner and Mayor Chirico

That Council receive and file the City of North Bay’s Year-End Financial Projection for the period ending September 30, 2023, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2023-123 dated October 25, 2023 from Laura Boissonneault.

the City’s current Official Plan Policy allows condominium conversions. Therefore Be It Resolved that Council recommends Planning Services staff review the Official Plan Policy as it relates to condominium conversions taking into account current residential rental information.

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 7:36 p.m. for the following reason: Item 9.2, being the proposed disposition of land by the Municipality.

That Council reconvene at 8:04 p.m.

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2023-85 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held November 14, 2023.

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2023-85 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held November 14, 2023.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 8:04 p.m.