Council Meeting

That Community Services Committee Report No. 2021-02 relating to: Invest North Bay Development Corporation be adopted as presented. Community Services Committee Report No. 2021-02 March 9, 2021 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Community Services Committee presents Report No. 2021-02 and recommends: “That Council: not renew the Operating Agreement with Invest North Bay Development Corporation; and direct the Director of Community Development and Growth to prepare a report to Council detailing the terms of reference for a proposed Economic Advisory Committee.” All of which is respectfully submitted.

That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2021-01 relating to: Design Services for Downtown Main Street Reconstruction be adopted as presented. Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2021-01 March 9, 2021 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Infrastructure and Operations Committee presents Report No. IO 2020-01 and recommends: “That City Council: approves the award of a contract to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited for an amount up to $340,607.00(plus HST) for the provision of design services related to the Downtown Main Street Reconstruction; authorizes the transfer of funds to the project as outlined in Report to Council No. CORP 2021-02 dated January 8, 2021 by Mary-Ann Kotylak and Adam Lacombe; and authorizes the pre-commitment to the 2021 Capital budget as outlined in Report to Council No. CORP 2021-02.” All of which is respectfully submitted.

That the proposed zoning by-law amendment by Rebecca MacDonald on behalf of Carole Laforge-Toupin – 879 Cassells Street be received and

That the proposed Zoning by-law amendment by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of 1558641 Ontario Inc. & 2797720 Ontario Inc. – 4319 Hwy#11N be received and

That: all fees associated with the creation of a new or expanded outdoor patio be waived for the 2021 patio season (up to and including Thanksgiving weekend ending Tuesday, October 12, 2021), including: a) building permit fees; b) in Downtown North Bay, parking fees applicable under the existing Sidewalk Patio Program; and c) Municipal Alcohol License approvals and extensions issued through the City Clerk’s Office; the Guidelines “Supporting Outdoor Dining”, attached as Appendix “A” to Report to Council CSBU 2021-10 from Beverley Hillier dated February 22, 2021, be used to regulate the establishment of outdoor patios; the existing Sidewalk Patio Program in Downtown North Bay be expanded to support the use of sidewalks for outdoor retail space; and the Manager, Planning and Building Services be delegated approval authority for outdoor patio extensions.

That City Council approve the award of a contract to Ed Seguin and Sons Trucking and Paving Ltd. in the amount of $149,641.75 (plus HST), for the demolition and disposal of the buildings located at 358 and 366 McIntyre Street East and restoration of the lot areas.

That: Council adopts a Deeming By-Law to deem Lot 6 Registered Plan 36M-652, Lot 22 Registered Plan 36M-638 and Lot 2 Registered Plan 36M-628 not to be separate lots on a Registered Plan of Subdivision; and the Deeming By-Law be brought forward for three (3) readings at the March 9th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council.

That City Council approve the award of a contract to A.J. Stone Company Limited based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Proposal 2020-107 for the provision of bunker gear, for a term of five (5) years, with an option in favour of the City to extend the contract for a term of up to one (1) addition year.

That the following by-laws be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2021-21 to designate certain lots on a Plan of Subdivision that has been registered for eight years or more as deemed not to be lots on a registered Plan of Subdivision.

That the following by-laws be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2021-21 to designate certain lots on a Plan of Subdivision that has been registered for eight years or more as deemed not to be lots on a registered Plan of Subdivision.

the Council of the City of North Bay enacted By-Law 2010-146, being a By-Law to Regulate the Sale of Fireworks and for Prohibiting the Sale of Fireworks on Certain Days During the Year; And Whereas Section 3(a) of By-Law 2010-146 sets out the days on which fireworks are permitted to be sold in the City of North Bay. Therefore Be It Resolved that Council direct the Fire Chief to bring forward a Report to Council to amend Section 3(a) to include New Year’s Eve; And Further that a Special Occasion Permit be established to allow for the purchase of fireworks and lighting off of fireworks for a date outside of Section 3(a).

COVID 19 has impacted the business community; Therefore Be It Resolved that Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer provide a report to Council that describes the economic Impact of the COVID-19 2020 and 2021 lockdowns to the business community and considers the possible future effects to the Commercial Tax Base of the City of North Bay.

That the Motion Re: COVID 19 Impact on Business Community be