City Council Meeting
Agenda

Monday, June 24, 2024, Immediately Following Committee of the Whole

S.H. Blake Memorial Auditorium

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1.

City Council

Chair: Mayor Ken Boshcoff

2.

Opening Ceremonies

One Minute of Silence.

3.

Disclosures of Interest

4.

Confirmation of Agenda

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  WITH RESPECT to the June 24, 2024 City Council, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. 

5.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

5.1

City Council

The Minutes of the following Meetings of the Thunder Bay City Council, to be confirmed:

1.  The Thunder Bay City Council held on June 3, 2024;

2. The Thunder Bay City Council (Special Session) Annual General Meeting of Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission Inc. held on June 17, 2024. Distributed separately.;

3. The Thunder Bay City Council (Public Meeting) held on June 17, 2024. Distributed separately. 

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  THAT the Minutes of the following Meetings of the Thunder Bay City Council, be confirmed:

  1. The Thunder Bay City Council held on June 3, 2024;

  2. The Thunder Bay City Council (Special Session) Annual General Meeting of Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission Inc. held on June 17, 2024;

  3. The Thunder Bay City Council (Public Meeting) meeting held on June 17, 2024.

6.

Reports of Committees, Boards, and Outside Agencies

6.1

Committee of the Whole Minutes

The Minutes of the following Committee of the Whole meeting, to be adopted:

1. June 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole;
2. June 17, 2024 Committee of the Whole. Distributed separately.  

Memorandum from Councillor Brian Hamilton dated June 14, 2024 providing a Motion relative to the minutes of Committee of the Whole June 3, 2024 and Report 2024CLS.031 (Realty Services).

• THAT the Minutes of the following Committee of the Whole meeting, be adopted:

  1. June 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole;
  2. June 17, 2024 Committee of the Whole.
  
  

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  Surplus Properties – Holly Crescent, Thistle Crescent & Thornloe Drive

  
  WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Brian Hamilton dated June 14, 2024 and relative to the minutes of Committee of the Whole June 3, 2024 and Report 2024CLS.031 (Realty Services) we recommend that the following parkette properties; 724 Holly Cresent, 628 Thistle Cresent, and Part of 661 Thornloe Drive be referred to Administration to add to the list of properties recommended for surplus;

  AND THAT Administration provide notice to the public as per policy with respect to the surplus of these properties;

  AND THAT be brought forward for ratification at the July 22, 2024 City Council meeting;

  AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

   

6.2

Ward Meeting Minutes

The Minutes of the following Ward Meetings to be received:

1. Meeting 01-2024 of the Current River Ward held on April 30, 2024;
2. Meeting 03-2023 and 01-2024 and of the McKellar Ward held on October 18, 2024 and January 31, 2024, respectively;
3. Meeting 01-2024 of the Westfort Ward held on March 28, 2024.

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  THAT the Minutes of the following Ward Meetings to be received:

  1. Meeting 01-2024 of the Current River Ward held on April 30, 2024;
  2. Meeting 03-2023 and 01-2024 and of the McKellar Ward held on October 18, 2024 and January 31, 2024, respectively;
  3. Meeting 01-2024 of the Westfort Ward held on March 28, 2024.

7.

Ratifying Resolution

Pending the passage of the resolutions relative to the above-noted at the Committee of the Whole meeting, to be held earlier in the evening, the resolutions will be presented for ratification and under Council's policy will require a two-thirds vote.

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  THAT the following ratifying resolutions be introduced, read, dealt with individually:

  1. Report 235-2024-Infrastructure, Development & Operations-Engineering & Operations Festival Area;
  2. City of Thunder Bay Energy Conservation and Demand Management (ECDM) Plan 2024 - 2029;
  3. Appointment of City Manager;
  4. Appointment of Chief of Fire. 

8.

By-laws and By-law Resolution

8.1

By-law Resolution - June 24, 2024

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  THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered:

  1. A By-law to close a portion of the Lane adjacent to 72 and 76 Junot Avenue South, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay. A By-law to close a portion of the Lane adjacent to 72 and 76 Junot Avenue South, Registered Plan M37, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.
     By-law Number: BL 60-024
     
     
  2. A By-law to close a portion of untravelled street allowance known as Bruce Street at Hull Avenue (north side) as shown on Registered Plan M25 (E98) Reference Plan 55R-15253, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Bruce Street, as shown on Registered Plan M25, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.
     By-law Number: BL 154-2024
     
     
  3. A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Sydney Street in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay. A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Sydney Street, as shown on Registered Plan M37, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.
     By-law Number: BL 155-2024
     
     
  4. A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Windsor Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-15252, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay. A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Windsor Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-15252, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay. A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Windsor Street, as shown on Registered Plan M37, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.
     By-law Number: BL 156-2024
     
     
  5.  A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Walkover Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-12521. A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Walkover Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-12521. A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Walkover Street, as show on Registered Plan M37, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.
     By-law Number: BL 157-2024
     
     
  6. A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Windsor Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-15252. A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Windsor Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-15252. A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Windsor Street, as shown on Registered Plan 643, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.
     By-law Number: BL 158-2024
     
     
  7. A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Windsor Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-15252. A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Windsor Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-15252. A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Windsor Street, as shown on Registered Plan 643, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.
     By-law Number: BL 159-2024
     
     
  8. A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Georgina Avenue Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-15249. A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Georgina Avenue, as shown on Registered Plan W219, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.
     By-law Number: BL 160-2024
     
     
  9. A By-law to close a portion of the Street known as Part of Windsor Street, Registered Plan 55R-15252 A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Windsor Street, as shown on Reference Plan 55R-15252, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.
     By-law Number: BL 162-2024
     
     
  10. A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (the “City”) to designate 440 Chapples Drive as a municipal capital facility.
      By-law Number: BL 198-2024
      
      
  11. A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (the “City”) to designate 430 Chapples Drive as a municipal capital facility.
      By-law Number: BL 228-2024
      
      
  12. A By-law to appoint a City Manager for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay.
      By-law Number: 212-2024
      
      
  13. A By-law to provide for the appointment of a Chief of Fire for the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay. A By-law to provide for the appointment of a Chief of Fire for the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay.
      By-law Number: 216-2024
      
      
  14. A By-law to amend By-law 011-2007, being a By-law to Appoint Officers for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (Development Services Department/Finance Department) to update the Appointment of Officers.
      By-law Number: BL 216-2024
      
      
  15. A By-law to authorize submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing of certain ongoing capital works of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (the "Municipality"); to authorize temporary borrowing from OILC to meet expenditures in connection with such works; and to authorize long-term borrowing for such capital works through the issue of debentures to OILC.
      By-law Number: BL 240-2024
      
      
  16. A By-law to authorize submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing of certain ongoing capital works of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (the "Municipality"); to authorize temporary borrowing from OILC to meet expenditures in connection with such works; and to authorize long-term borrowing for such capital works through the issue of debentures to OILC.
      By-law Number: BL 242-2024
      
      
  17. A By-law to authorize submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing of certain ongoing capital works of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (the "Municipality"); to authorize temporary borrowing from OILC to meet expenditures in connection with such works; and to authorize long-term borrowing for such capital works through the issue of debentures to OILC.
      By-law Number: BL 243-2024
      
      
  18.  A By-law to amend By-law Number 028-2007, being a by-law to set fees and charges imposed for various Municipal Services.
      By-law Number: BL 245-2024

   

8.2

By-law 60-2024 - Close portion of the lane adjacent to 72 and 76 Junot Ave.

A By-law to close a portion of the Lane adjacent to 72 and 76 Junot Avenue South, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.

A By-law to close a portion of the Lane adjacent to 72 and 76 Junot Avenue South, Registered Plan M37, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.

8.3

By-law 154-2024 - Surplus Properties: Stop up and close 621920310

A By-law to close a portion of untravelled street allowance known as Bruce Street at Hull Avenue (north side) as shown on Registered Plan M25 (E98) Reference Plan 55R-15253, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay

A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Bruce Street, as shown on Registered Plan M25, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.

8.4

By-law 155-2024 - Surplus Properties: Stop up and close 621870200

A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Sydney Street in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.

A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Sydney Street, as shown on Registered Plan M37, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.

8.5

By-law 156-2024 - Surplus Properties: Stop up and close 621870114

A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Windsor Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-15252, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.

A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Windsor Street, as shown on Registered Plan M37, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.

8.6

By-law 157-2024 - Surplus Properties: Stop up and close 621870218

A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Walkover Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-12521.

A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Walkover Street, as show on Registered Plan M37, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.

8.7

By-law 158-2024 - Surplus Properties: Stop up and close 621870027

A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Windsor Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-15252.

A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Windsor Street, as shown on Registered Plan 643, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.

8.8

By-law 159-2024 - Surplus Properties: Stop up and close 621860010

A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Windsor Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-15252.

A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Windsor Street, as shown on Registered Plan 643, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.

8.9

By-law 160-2024 - Surplus Properties: Stop up and close 620070175

A By-law to close a portion of the street known as Georgina Avenue Street as shown on Reference Plan 55R-15249.

A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Georgina Avenue, as shown on Registered Plan W219, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.

8.10

By-law 162-2024 - Surplus Properties: Stop up and close

A By-law to close a portion of the Street known as Part of Windsor Street, Registered Plan 55R-15252

A By-law to close a portion of the highway known as Windsor Street, as shown on Reference Plan 55R-15252, in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay.

8.11

By-law 198-2024 - A by-law to designate 440 Chapples as a Municipal Capital Facility

A by-law of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (the “City”) to designate 440 Chapples Drive as a municipal capital facility.

8.12

By-law 228-2024 - A by-law to designate 430 Chapples Drive as a Municipal Capital Facility

A by-law of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (the “City”) to designate 430 Chapples Drive as a municipal capital facility.

8.13

By-law 212-2024 - Appointment of City Manager

A By-law to appoint a City Manager for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay.

8.14

By-law 216-2024 - Appointment of  Chief of Fire

A By-law to provide for the appointment of a Chief of Fire for the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay.

8.15

By-law 226-2024 - Update Appointment of Oficers

A By-law to amend By-law 011-2007, being a By-law to Appoint Officers for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (Development Services Department/Finance Department) to update the Appointment of Officers.

8.16

By-law 240-2024 - Authorization to Submit an Application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corp.

A By-law to authorize submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing of certain ongoing capital works of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (the "Municipality"); to authorize temporary borrowing from OILC to meet expenditures in connection with such works; and to authorize long-term borrowing for such capital works through the issue of debentures to OILC.

8.17

By-law 242-2024 - Authorization to Submit an Application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corp.

A By-law to authorize submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing of certain ongoing capital works of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (the "Municipality"); to authorize temporary borrowing from OILC to meet expenditures in connection with such works; and to authorize long-term borrowing for such capital works through the issue of debentures to OILC.

8.18

By-law 243-2024 - Authorization to Submit an Application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corp.

A By-law to authorize submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing of certain ongoing capital works of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (the "Municipality"); to authorize temporary borrowing from OILC to meet expenditures in connection with such works; and to authorize long-term borrowing for such capital works through the issue of debentures to OILC.

9.

New Business

9.1

BL 245-2024 - Amend User Fee By-law 

A By-law to amend By-law Number 028-2007, being a by-law to set fees and charges imposed for various Municipal Services.

10.

Notice of Motion

11.

Confirming By-law and Confirming By-law Resolution

11.1

Confirming By-law Resolution - June 24, 2024 - City Council

A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 24^th day of June 2024.

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  THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered:
  By-law Number:  BL 244/2024
  
  1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 24^th day of June, 2024.

12.

Adjournment

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