Regular Meeting of City Council

Minutes

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 6:30 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Electronic Participation via Zoom

Members Present:

• Mayor Al McDonald,
• Councillor Tanya Vrebosch,
• Councillor Brousseau,
• Councillor Mayne,
• Councillor Bill Vrebosch,
• Councillor King,
• Councillor Robertson,
• Councillor Bain,
• Councillor Mendicino,
• Councillor Tignanelli,
• and Councillor Maroosis

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1.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

 

Mayor McDonald declared a Conflict of Interest regarding Item No. 5.2, presented to Council at its Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 (Resolution No. 2021-134) re Community Services Committee Report 2021-04 - Rezoning Station Road (unaddressed) as "I own property in the area".  

Mayor McDonald declared a Conflict of Interest regarding all three readings of By-Law No.'s 2021-34 and 2021-35 presented to Council at its Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 (Resolution No. 2021-148 and 2021-149)  as "I own property in the area". 

1.1

Councillor T. Vrebosch - Municipal Housing Facilities Agreement - 1732859 Ontario Inc. assignment to (Benjamin Sabourin, in Trust) - 2469 Trout Lake Road

1.2

Councillor Mendicino - Deeming By-Law Request - 2046, 2060 and 2080 Main Street West

1.3

Mayor Al McDonald - The Corporation of the City of North Bay Insurance Policy Renewal

1.4

Councillor Tignanelli - The Corporation of the City of North Bay Insurance Policy Renewal

1.5

Councillor King - The Corporation of the City of North Bay Insurance Policy Renewal

1.6

Councillor Maroosis - Final Approval - Trillium Woods Subdivision

1.7

Councillor Mendicino - By-Laws for Consideration

1.8

Councillor T. Vrebosch - By-Laws for Consideration

1.9

Councillor Maroosis - By-Law 2021-44 to Authorize the Execution of a Subdivision Agreement with 873342 Ontario Inc. - Trillium Woods Phase III

2.

Public Presentations

3.

Public Meeting Minutes

• Res. # 2021-155
  Moved by Councillor Mendicino
  Seconded by Councillor Maroosis

  That the minutes for the public meetings held on: 

  -  Monday, March 29, 2021;
  -  Friday, April 2, 2021; and
  - Tuesday, April 6, 2021

   be adopted as presented. 

  Carried

4.

Motion for Reconsideration

5.

Committee Reports

6.

Correspondence

6.1

Zoning By-Law Amendment by Goodridge Goulet Planning & Surveying Ltd. on behalf of Deborah and Glenn Turcotte - 155 Fourth Avenue East

• Res. # 2021-156
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That the Zoning By-Law Amendment application by Goodridge Goulet Planning & Surveying Ltd. on behalf of Deborah and Glenn Turcotte – 155 Fourth Avenue East be received and referred to the Community Services Committee for a Public Meeting.

  Carried

6.2

Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision by Antech Design & Engineering on behalf of Golden Estates Limited - Tower Drive (unaddressed) and Winston Drive (unaddressed)

• Res. # 2021-157
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That the Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision application by Antech Design & Engineering on behalf of Golden Estates Limited –  Tower Drive (unaddresssed) and Winston Drive (unaddressed)  be received and referred to the Community Services Committee for a Public Meeting.

  Carried

6.3

Municipal Housing Facilities Agreement - 1732859 Ontario Inc. assignment to (Benjamin Sabourin, in Trust) - 2469 Trout Lake Road

• Councillor T. Vrebosch declared a conflict on this item. ("as the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board is my employer.")

• Res. # 2021-158
  Moved by Councillor B. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor Bain

  That:

  1. Council authorize the assignment of the Municipal Housing Facilities Agreement, dated March 12, 2009 for property located at 2469 Trout Lake Road, North Bay between The Corporation of the City of North Bay, District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board and 1732859 Ontario Inc., by 1732859 Ontario Inc., to Benjamin Sabourin (In Trust), or any corporation assigned by him;
  2. Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all documents for the assignment of the said Municipal Housing Facilities Agreement dated March 12, 2009 from 1732859 Ontario Inc. to Benjamin Sabourin (In Trust), or any corporation assigned by him, for property located at 2469 Trout Lake Road, North Bay subject to the approval of the said agreement by the City’s Chief Financial Officer and the City Solicitor; and
  3. an execution by-law be brought forward to the April 20, 2021 Council Meeting for three (3) readings.
  Carried

6.4

Request for Proposal 2021-14, Olmstead Beach Playground

• Res. # 2021-159
  Moved by Councillor Mayne
  Seconded by Councillor King

  That City Council approved the award of a contract to Park N Play Design Company Ltd. in the amount of $113,684.89 (plus HST), for the supply and installation of playground equipment at Olmstead Beach.

  Carried

6.5

Request for Proposal 2021-15, Design Service for Transit Bus Station Upgrades

• Res. # 2021-160
  Moved by Councillor Mayne
  Seconded by Councillor King

  That City Council approve the award of a contract to Planmac Engineering Inc. in the amount of $145,510.00 (plus HST), for the provision of design services related to the transit bus station upgrades.

  Carried

6.6

The Corporation of the City of North Bay Insurance Policy Renewal

• Mayor Al McDonald declared a conflict on this item. ("as Kennedy Insurance is my broker.")
• Councillor Tignanelli declared a conflict on this item. ("as I receive my insurance from Kennedy Insurance.")
• Councillor King declared a conflict on this item. ("as Kennedy is also my carrier." )

• Res. # 2021-161
  Moved by Councillor B. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor Bain

  That Council approve the renewal of the insurance program with Frank Cowan Company Limited, in partnership with Kennedy Insurance Brokers Inc., for comprehensive general insurance with a renewal premium of $1,167,769.00 (plus HST), for the term May 1, 2021 to May 1, 2022.

  Carried

6.7

Amending Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for the King's Highway 11 and 17 and Seymour Street Intersection Widening Project

• Res. # 2021-162
  Moved by Councillor Mayne
  Seconded by Councillor King

  That:

  1. the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an Amending Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for the Province of Ontario for the extension of the time limits for requests for the Ministry contribution for the King’s Highway 11/17 and Seymour Street Intersection Widening project; and
  2. an execution by-law be presented for three (3) readings on April 20, 2021 permitting The Corporation of the City of North Bay to enter into an Amending Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for the extension of the time limits for requests for the Ministry contribution for the King’s Highway 11/17 and Seymour Street Intersection Widening project.
  Carried

6.8

2021 Tax Policy Review

• Res. # 2021-163(a)
  Moved by Councillor T. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor B. Vrebosch

  That Council adopt the 2021 Tax Policy recommendations, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2021-41 dated April 9, 2021 from Marc Gauthier.

  Carried as amended
• Res. # 2021-163(b)
  Moved by Councillor T. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor B. Vrebosch

  That Report to Council CORP 2021-41 dated April 9, 2021 from Marc Gauthier re: 2021 Tax Policy Review be referred to the General Government Committee.

  Carried

6.9

Deeming By-Law Request - 2046, 2060 and 2080 Main Street West

• Councillor Mendicino declared a conflict on this item. ("as my partner is the Chair of the North Bay and District Humane Society Board.")

• Res. # 2021-164
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That:

  1. Council adopts a Deeming By-Law to deem Lot 141, Lot 142, Lot 143, Lot 144 and Lot 145 of Plan M-36 not to be a separate lot on a Registered Plan of Subdivision; and
  2. the Deeming By-Law be brought forward for three (3) readings at the April 20th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council.
  Carried

6.10

Proposed Road Closure Application by 2453454 Ontario Limited - Unopened portion of Haviland Avenue

• Res. # 2021-165
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That:

  1. the application by 2453454 Ontario Limited to close a portion municipality owned Haviland Avenue road allowance, as shown on Schedule “A”, attached to Report to Council CSBU 2021-22 dated April 8, 2021 from Peter Carello, be approved;
  2. the closure of the roadway be subject to the granting of any required easements; and
  3. the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized by Council to initiate normal closure procedures for the subject roadway.
  Carried

6.11

North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation Board Appointment

• Res. # 2021-166
  Moved by Councillor T. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor B. Vrebosch

  That Council confirm the appointment of Mr. Thomas Krajci to the Board of Directors for the North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation effective May 1, 2021 for a term to expire November 14, 2022.

  Carried

6.12

Final Approval - Trillium Woods Subdivision

• Councillor Maroosis declared a conflict on this item. ("as the number company shown there is Kenalex Construction and my son-in-law is employed by Kenalex".)

• Res. # 2021-167
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That:

  1. Council grant final approval to Phase 3, Trillium Woods Subdivision (Trillium Drive – 30 Lots) – City File No. 48T-20101; and
  2. the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement with 873342 Ontario Inc. for the Trillium Woods Subdivision consisting of 30 lots on Trillium Drive, upon receipt of all Subdivision Agreement requirements.
  Carried

7.

By-Laws for Consideration

• Councillor Mendicino declared a conflict on this item. (All Three Readings of By-Law 2021-40 "as my partner is the Chair of the North Bay and District Humane Society.")
• Councillor T. Vrebosch declared a conflict on this item. (All Three Readings of By-Law 2021-41 "as the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board is my employer.")

• Res. # 2021-168
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That the following by-law be read a first and second time:

  By-Law No. 2021-40 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.

   

  Carried
• Res. # 2021-169
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: 

  By-Law No. 2021-40 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.

  Carried
• Res. # 2021-170
  Moved by Councillor B. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor Bain

  That the following by-law be read a first and second time:

  By-Law No. 2021-41 to authorize and consent to an Assignment by 1732859 Ontario Inc. of the Municipal Housing Agreement dated March 12, 2009 for property at 2469 Trout Lake Road, North Bay to 2812602 Ontario Ltd. and to authorize the execution of a new Municipal Housing Facilities Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay, District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board and 2812602 Ontario Ltd.

  Carried
• Res. # 2021-171
  Moved by Councillor B. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor Bain

  That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: 

  By-Law No. 2021-41 to authorize and consent to an Assignment by 1732859 Ontario Inc. of the Municipal Housing Agreement dated March 12, 2009 for property at 2469 Trout Lake Road, North Bay to 2812602 Ontario Ltd. and to authorize the execution of a new Municipal Housing Facilities Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay, District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board and 2812602 Ontario Ltd.

  Carried
• Res. # 2021-172
  Moved by Councillor Mayne
  Seconded by Councillor King

  That the following by-law be read a first and second time:

  By-Law No. 2021-42 to authorize the execution of an Amending Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario in relation to the Cost Sharing - Highway 11/17 and Seymour Street, North Bay.    

  Carried
• Res. # 2021-173
  Moved by Councillor Mayne
  Seconded by Councillor King

  That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: 

  By-Law No. 2021-42 to authorize the execution of an Amending Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario in relation to the Cost Sharing - Highway 11/17 and Seymour Street, North Bay.

  Carried

7.1

By-Law 2021-44 to Authorize the Execution of a Subdivision Agreement with 873342 Ontario Inc. - Trillium Woods Phase III

• Councillor Maroosis declared a conflict on this item. ("as the number company shown there is Kenalex Construction and my son-in-law is employed by Kenalex".)

• Res. # 2021-174
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That the following by-law be read a first and second time:

  By-Law No. 2021-44 to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and 873342 Ontario  Inc. - Trillium Woods - Phase III (30 Lots).

  Carried
• Res. # 2021-175
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That the following by-law be read a third time and passed:

  By-Law No. 2021-44 to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and 873342 Ontario  Inc. - Trillium Woods - Phase III (30 Lots).

  Carried

8.

Motions

9.

In-Camera Correspondence

• Res. # 2021-176
  Moved by Councillor T. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor B. Vrebosch

  That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended at 7:30 p.m. for the following reason: 

  Item 9.2 being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

  Carried
• Res. # 2021-177
  Moved by Councillor T. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor B. Vrebosch

  That Council reconvene at 7:43 p.m.

  Carried

9.1

Closed Minutes

9.2

Confidential Report from Karen McIsaac dated March 31, 2021 re: being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. 

• Res. # 2021-178
  Moved by Councillor T. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor B. Vrebosch

  That Council appoint Andrea Demers to the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term to expire November 14, 2022.  

  Carried

10.

Giving Notice (Notice of Motion)

11.

Confirmatory By-Law

• Res. # 2021-179
  Moved by Councillor T. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor B. Vrebosch

  That the following by-law be read a first and second time:

  By-Law No. 2021-39 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 20, 2021. 

  Carried
• Res. # 2021-180
  Moved by Councillor T. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor B. Vrebosch

  That the following by-law be read a third time and passed:

  By-Law No. 2021-39 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 20, 2021. 

  Carried

12.

Adjournment

• Res. # 2021-181
  Moved by Councillor Mendicino
  Seconded by Councillor Tignanelli

  That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 7:47 p.m.

  Carried