Regular Meeting of City Council

Minutes

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Council Chambers
City Hall - 200 McIntyre Street East, North Bay, ON
Members Present:
  • Mayor Al McDonald, 
  • Councillor Tanya Vrebosch, 
  • Councillor Brousseau, 
  • Councillor Mayne, 
  • Councillor Bill Vrebosch, 
  • Councillor King, 
  • Councillor Robertson, 
  • Councillor Bain, 
  • Councillor Mendicino, 
  • Councillor Maroosis, 
  • and Councillor Valenti

  • Councillor Valenti declared a conflict on this item. ("as a buyer related to me who will be purchasing one of the lots for the subject property".)
  • Res. # 2022-253
    Moved byCouncillor Mendicino
    Seconded byCouncillor Valenti

    That the minutes for the public meetings held on: 

    - Tuesday, July 12, 2022; and
    - Monday, July 25, 2022

    be adopted as presented. 

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-254
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That General Government Committee Report No. 2022-07 relating to:

    • 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements

    be adopted as presented.

    General Government Committee Report No. 2022-07

    August 9, 2022

    To The Council
    Of The Corporation
    Of The City Of North Bay

    Your Worship and Councillors:

    The General Government Committee presents Report No. 2022-07 and recommends:

    That:

    1.  the Mayor and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer of The Corporation of the City of North Bay be authorized to approve the 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements.

     

    All of which is respectfully submitted.

     

    Carried

Notice of Reconsideration

Councillor Valenti requested that a Notice of Reconsideration 

  • Res. # 2022-255
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That Community Services Committee Report No. 2022-18 relating to:

    • Amendment to User Fee By-Law No. 2019-07

    be adopted as presented.

    Community Services Committee Report No. 2022-18

    August 9, 2022

    To The Council
    Of The Corporation
    Of The City Of North Bay

    Your Worship and Councillors:

    The Community Services Committee presents Report No. 2022-18 and recommends:

    That:

    1. Council authorize an amendment to Schedule “A” of City of North Bay By-Law 2019-07, User Fees, as set out in Report to Council CSBU 2022-026 from Beverley Hillier dated May 5, 2022.

    All of which is respectfully submitted.

  • Res. # 2022-256(a)
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That Community Services Committee Report No. 2022-19 relating to:

    • Trout Lake Study and Management Plan

    be adopted as presented.

     

    Community Services Committee Report No. 2022-19

    August 9, 2022

     

    To The Council
    Of The Corporation
    Of The City Of North Bay

     

    Your Worship and Councillors:

    The Community Services Committee presents Report No. 2022-19 and recommends:

    That:

    1. Council directs staff to initiate an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment that incorporates policies and regulations based on the general direction of the “Directions Report, Trout Lake Watershed and Management Study” by J.L. Richards dated June 29, 2022.

     

    All of which is respectfully submitted.

    Carried as amended
  • Res. # 2022-256(b)
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor Bain

    That Council recommit the Trout Lake Study and Management Plan to the Community Services Committee.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-257
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That Council:

    1. receive the Capital Variance Report as at June 30, 2022, as set out in Report to Council No. CORP 2022-085 from Blair Grant; and

       

    2. authorize the reserve transfers and budget adjustments as detailed in Appendix A and B, to Report to Council CORP 2022-85, dated July 22, 2022 from Blair Grant.
    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-258
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That Council accepts and approves the 5 applications as recommended by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) for the period set out on each application form and that the applicable taxes either remain or are cancelled, reduced or refunded as authorized by Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 c.25.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-259
    Moved byCouncillor Mayne
    Seconded byCouncillor King

    That Council approve the award of a contract to New World Park Solutions Inc. in the amount of $125,000.00 (plus HST) for the provision of play equipment at the Police Playground.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-260
    Moved byCouncillor Mayne
    Seconded byCouncillor King

    That Council:

    1. approve the award of a contract to Nova Bus Inc. in the amount of $661,690.59 (plus HST) for the provision of a 40 foot transit bus; and

       

    2. authorize the transfer of funds to the project as outlined in Report to Council CORP No. 2022-080 dated July 29, 2022 by Mary-Ann Kotylak and John Ouellette.
    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-261
    Moved byCouncillor Mayne
    Seconded byCouncillor King

    That Council approve the award of a contract to Cubex Ltd. in the amount of $128,335.77 (plus HST) for the provision of a compact sweeper vacuum unit.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-262
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That Council approve the award of a contract to TROIS Collective Inc. in the amount of $125,857.00 (plus HST) for the provision of professional support in Human Resource (HR) for Economic Development Department’s Workforce Attraction and Retention Initiative.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-263
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That Council approve the award of a contract to Global Unified Solution Services Inc. in the amount of $162,092.64 (plus HST) for the supply and installation of audio visual equipment in the City Council Chambers.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-264
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That Council approve the award of a contract to NorthernTel Limited Partnership (o/a Ontera) in the amount of $498,480.00 (plus HST) for the provision of internet connectivity and private TLS (Transparent LAN Services) connectivity to various municipal locations for a period of five (5) years with an option in favour of the City to extend the agreement for an additional term of up to five (5) years.

    Carried
  • Councillor Maroosis declared a conflict on this item. (as "my son-in-law works for Kenalex one of the bidders".)
  • Res. # 2022-265
    Moved byCouncillor Mayne
    Seconded byCouncillor King

    That Council approve the award of a contract to Miller Paving Limited in the amount of $1,668,045.00 (plus HST) for Algonquin-Front-Jane Intersection Widening.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-266
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That Council approve the award of a contract to Safetek Emergency Vehicles in the amount of $1,623,336.00 (plus HST) for the provision of a tandem fire aerial truck.

    Carried
  • Councillor Maroosis declared a conflict on this item. (as "my son-in-law works for Kenalex (Lotus Dev.)".)
  • Res. # 2022-267
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That Council approve the request from Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of Rhombi North Bay Development I LP & Lotus North Bay General Partner I Inc. for an extension to Draft Approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision (Subdivision File No. 48T-14101) from November 16, 2022 to November 16, 2024.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-268
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That:

    1. Council approve the application by Gerardo Ortega to close the laneway, as shown on Schedule “A” attached to Report to Council CSBU 2022-043 dated July 27, 2022 by Peter Carello;
    1. the closure of the laneway be subject to the granting of any required easements; and
    1. Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to initiate normal closure procedures for the subject laneway.
    Carried
  • Councillor Maroosis declared a conflict on this item. (as "my son-in-law works for Kenalex Intrigo Holdings".)
  • Res. # 2022-269
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That:

    1. Council approve the request from Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of Intrigo Holdings Limited to revise the Draft Plan of Subdivision (City File No. 48T-87107) as indicated in Report to Council CSBU 2022-44 as shown on the revised Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Rick Miller, OLS, dated January 7, 2022, attached here to as Schedule B;
    2. the conditions of draft approval to the Draft Plan of Subdivision (City File 48T-87107) be updated as outlined in Report to Council CSBU 2022-44;
    3. Council authorize the execution of a Pre-Servicing Agreement with Intrigo Holdings Limited in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and City Engineer for the installation of services for Meadow Woods Subdivision (Phase 1, 20 lots) (City File 48T-87107);
    4. the execution of the Pre-Servicing Agreement be conditional upon the final review and approval of the required engineering designs; and
    5. an execution by-law be brought forward to the August 9, 2022 meeting of Council for three (3) readings.

       

    Carried
  • Councillor Maroosis declared a conflict on this item. (as "my son-in-law works for Kenalex one of the bidders".)
  • Res. # 2022-270
    Moved byCouncillor Mayne
    Seconded byCouncillor King

    That City Council approves the award of a contract to Pioneer Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,699,529.33 (plus HST) for Lee’s Road Rehabilitation.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-271
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That Council receive and file the City of North Bay’s Year-end Financial Projection for the period ending June 30, 2022, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2022-79 dated July 25, 2022 from Laura Boissonneault.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-272
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That Council receive and file the City of North Bay’s Water and Wastewater Year-end Financial Projection for the period ending June 30, 2022, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2022-077 dated July 12, 2022 from Laura Boissonneault.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-273
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That:

    1. Council authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the Agreement between the City of North Bay and Heritage North Bay upon the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer, City Solicitor and Chief Financial Officer; and
    2. an execution by-law be brought forward to Council for three (3) readings on August 9, 2022, authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the agreement.
    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-274
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That Council receive for information purposes the Summary of Open and Active Projects as at June 30, 2022, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2022-086, dated July 22, 2022 from Blair Grant.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-275
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That:

    1. Council authorize the Treasurer to submit an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) on behalf of The Corporation of the City of North Bay (City) for financing capital works of the City, to authorize long-term borrowing for such works through the issue of debentures to OILC and to authorize the Mayor and Treasurer to enter into a rate offer letter agreement with OILC; and
    2. the long term borrowing by-law be presented for three (3) readings on August 9, 2022.

     

    Carried
  • Councillor Valenti declared a conflict on this item. (as "I am related to the applicant".)
  • Res. # 2022-276
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That the proposed draft plan of subdivision by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of 1804016 Ontario Inc. – Sherwood Forest – 0 Tower Drive (Sugarbush Street) be received and referred to the Community Services Committee for a Public Meeting.

    Carried
  • Councillor Maroosis declared a conflict on this item. (All three (3) readings of By-Law 2022-81 "as my son-in-law works for Kenalex - Intrigo Holdings". ;)
  • Res. # 2022-277
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law No. 2022-74 to Amend By-Law No. 2007-228 (Being a By-Law to Adopt the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy);

    By-Law No. 2022-79 to Authorize the Execution of an Operating Agreement with Heritage North Bay, Heritage Railway and Carousel Company, North Bay Area Museum Society and North Bay Heritage Gardeners.

    By-Law No. 2022-83 to approve the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation ("OILC") for the long-term financing of certain capital work(s) of The Corporation of the city North Bay (the "Municipality"); and to authorize the entering into a Rate Offer Letter Agreement pursuant to which the Municipality will issue debentures to OILC.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-278
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law No. 2022-74 to Amend By-Law No. 2007-228 (Being a By-Law to Adopt the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy).

    By-Law No. 2022-79 to Authorize the Execution of an Operating Agreement with Heritage North Bay, Heritage Railway and Carousel Company, North Bay Area Museum Society and North Bay Heritage Gardeners.

    By-Law No. 2022-83 to approve the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation ("OILC") for the long-term financing of certain capital work(s) of The Corporation of the city North Bay (the "Municipality"); and to authorize the entering into a Rate Offer Letter Agreement pursuant to which the Municipality will issue debentures to OILC.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-279
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law No. 2022-81 to Authorize the Execution of a Subdivision Pre-Servicing Agreement with Intrigo Holdings Limited and 962501 Ontario Limited relating to Meadow Wood Subdivision - Phase I

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-280
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law No. 2022-81 to Authorize the Execution of a Subdivision Pre-Servicing Agreement with Intrigo Holdings Limited and 962501 Ontario Limited relating to Meadow Wood Subdivision - Phase I

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-281
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

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

    By-Law No. 2022-76 to Amend Zoning By-Law No. 2015-30 for the Purpose of Defining and Regulating Short-Term Rentals

    By-Law No. 2022-77 to Licence, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Rentals in the City of North Bay

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-282
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

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

    By-Law No. 2022-76 to Amend Zoning By-Law No. 2015-30 for the Purpose of Defining and Regulating Short-Term Rentals

    By-Law No. 2022-77 to Licence, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Rentals in the City of North Bay

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-283
    Moved byCouncillor Mendicino
    Seconded byCouncillor Bain

    Whereas investments in the City’s downtown and waterfront such as, the multi-use courts, splash pad, playground, all wheel track and the downtown reconstruction will bring more people to the area.

    Therefore Be It Resolved that Council direct staff to bring forward options to the 2023 budget discussions for Council’s consideration with respect to the pedestrian cross-walk on Oak Street (at the walkway building).

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-284
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended at 8:10 p.m. for the following reasons: 

    Item No. 9.2, being the security of property of the municipality;

    Item No. 9.3, being litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality;

    Item No. 9.4, being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;

    Item No. 9.5, being a proposed disposition of land by the municipality;

    Item No. 9.6, being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and communication necessary for that purpose and litigation affecting the municipality;

    Item No. 9.7, being instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on by the municipality;

    Item No. 9.8, being a proposed disposition of land by the municipality;

    Item No. 9.9, being litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality;

    Item No. 9.10, being a proposed lease of land by the municipality; and

    Item No. 9.11, being a potential disposition of land by the municipality.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-285
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That Council reconvene at 9:44 p.m.

    Carried

9.7
Confidential Report from Beverley Hillier and Adam Lacombe dated July 29, 2022, being instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on by the municipality.

 
  • Res. # 2022-286
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That Council:

    1. not authorize the execution of a Pre-Servicing Agreement with Laurentian Heights Limited for the installation of services for Laurentian Heights Subdivision – Kenreta Drive (Phase IV – 21 Lots) (City File 48T-93101); and 
    2. authorize staff to continue to negotiate the terms for Trunk Sanitary cost share for the subject Pre-Servicing Agreement and the Draft Subdivision  Agreement (attached as an Appendix A) with Laurentian Heights Limited for a portion of Kenreta Drive, including a total of twenty-one (21) lots.
    Carried

9.9
Confidential Report from Peter Leckie and Beverley Hillier dated July 28, 2022, being litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality.

 
  • Res. # 2022-287
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That Council direct City Staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing as a party to defend Council’s decision to approve the Zoning By-law Amendment by Shortt Acquisitions Inc. on behalf of Terrace Management Inc. – 111 Cartier Street.

    Carried

9.10
Confidential Report from Ian Kilgour dated July 27, 2022, being a proposed lease of land by the municipality.

 
  • Res. # 2022-288
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That:

    1. Council authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the Renewal Agreement between the City of North Bay and North Bay Apollo Gymnastics Club Inc. attached to Report to Council CSBU-2022-047; and

       

    2. an execution by-law be brought forward to Council for three (3) readings on August 9, 2022, authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the agreement.

       

    Carried

9.11
Confidential Report from Peter Leckie dated July 29, 2022,  being a potential disposition of municipal property.

 
  • Res. # 2022-289
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That Council:

    1. approve the sale of City owned vacant land as illustrated in Schedule “B” to the Offer to Purchase, the exact description thererof to be confirmed by reference plan, on terms and conditions as set out in the Offer to Purchase presented by Nordic Minesteel Technologies Inc.;
    2. authorize the Mayor, City Clerk and City Solicitor to execute the Offer to Purchase and all appropriate sale documents as may be required;
    3. authorize that the net proceeds of sale be placed in the Airport Reserve Fund (99521R); and
    4. authorize the by-law of the sale of the property be given three (3) readings on August 9, 2022.

    Record of Vote Upon the Request of Councillor T. Vrebosch

    Yeas:  Councillors T. Vrebosch, Robertson, Brousseau, Valenti, Maroosis, B. Vrebosch, Bain, Mendicino, Mayne, King and Mayor McDonald. 

    Nays:  Nil 

     

     

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-290
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law 2022-84 to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Nordic Minesteel Technologies Inc. for part of Block 5, Plan 36M-671, Roundel Road (Airport Industrial Park).

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-291
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law 2022-84 to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Nordic Minesteel Technologies Inc. for part of Block 5, Plan 36M-671, Roundel Road (Airport Industrial Park).

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-294
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law No. 2022-75 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on August 9, 2022. 

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-295
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law No. 2022-75 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on August 9, 2022.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2022-296
    Moved byCouncillor Mendicino
    Seconded byCouncillor Maroosis

    That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 9:50 p.m.

    Carried
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