Regular Meeting of City Council

Minutes

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Electronic Participation via Zoom
Members Present:
  • Mayor Al McDonald,
  • Councillor Tanya Vrebosch,
  • Councillor Brousseau,
  • Councillor Mayne,
  • Councillor Bill Vrebosch,
  • Councillor King,
  • Councillor Bain,
  • Councillor Mendicino,
  • and Councillor Maroosis
Members Absent:
  • Councillor Robertson

1.
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
 

2.
Public Presentations
 

3.
Public Meeting Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.Minutes - Committee August 10, 2021 .pdf
2.Minutes - Council August 10, 2021 .pdf
  • Res. # 2021-334
    Moved byCouncillor Mendicino
    Seconded byCouncillor Maroosis

    That the minutes for the public meetings held on:

    - Tuesday, August 10, 2021

    be adopted as presented. 

    Carried

4.
Motion for Reconsideration
 

5.
Committee Reports
 

5.1
Waste Diversion Strategy
This item has attachments. 

1.IOCR 2021-03 Waste Diversion Strategy.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-335
    Moved byCouncillor Mayne
    Seconded byCouncillor King

    That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2021-03 relating to:

    - Waste Diversion Strategy

    be adopted as presented.


    Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2021-03

    September 7, 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 2021-03 and recommends:

    “That:

    1) City Council adopt the City of North Bay’s Waste Diversion Strategy attached to Report to Council IO 2021-09 dated June 30, 2021 by Karin Pratte;
    2) City Council direct staff to make all necessary preparations, as outlined in Report to Council IO 2021-09 dated June 30, 2021 by Karin Pratte to reduce the number of receptacles of waste at the curb beginning January 1, 2022; and
    3) a copy of the City of North Bay’s Waste Diversion Strategy be forwarded to the Ministry of Environment, Conversation and Parks.”

    All of which is respectfully submitted.

    Carried

6.
Correspondence
 

6.1
Request for Quote 2021-75, Northshore Road Guiderail Replacement 
This item has attachments. 

1.6.1 RFQ 2021-75, Northshore Guiderail Replacement.pdf
2.Request for Quote 2021-75 Northshore Guiderail Replacement.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-336
    Moved byCouncillor Mayne
    Seconded byCouncillor King

    That City Council approve the award of a contract to Centennial Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $249,000.00 (plus HST) for the provision of all labour, equipment and materials necessary to supply and install guiderails on Northshore Road.

    Carried

6.2
Request for Proposal 2021-46, Fire Tanker Truck
This item has attachments. 

1.6.2 RFP 2021-46, Fire Tanker Truck.pdf
2.Request for Proposal 2021-46 Fire Tanker Truck.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-337
    Moved byCouncillor Mayne
    Seconded byCouncillor King

    That City Council approve the award of a contract to Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd. in the amount of $369,171.00 (plus HST) for the supply and delivery of a fire tanker truck and related on-site training.

    Carried

6.3
Deeming By-Law Request - 760 and 790 Cassells Street
This item has attachments. 

1.6.3 Deeming By-Law Request - Cassells Street.pdf
2.Deeming By-law Request – 760 Cassells Street .pdf
  • Res. # 2021-338
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    1. That Council adopts a Deeming By-law to deem Lots 652, 653, and 654 on Plan 21 not to be separate lots on a Registered Plan of Subdivision; and
    2. That the Deeming By-law be brought forward for three (3) readings at the September 7, 2021 meeting of Council.
    Carried

6.4
Declaration of Vacancy
This item has attachments. 

1.6.4 Declaration of Vacancy.pdf
2.Declaration of Vacancy.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-339
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That Council declare the office of Councillor Tignanelli to be vacant.

    Carried

6.5
Rezoning applicaton by Antech Design & Engineering on behalf of Consolidated Homes Ltd. - 151 Bain Drive
This item has attachments. 

1.6.5 Rezoning Antech Design - 151 Bain Drive.pdf
2.Rezoning letter - Consolidated Homes Ltd. Complete Application Letter.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-340
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor T. Vrebosch

    That the rezoning application by Antech Design & Engineering on behalf of Consolidated Homes Ltd. – 151 Bain Drive be received and referred to the Community Services Committee for a Public Meeting.

    Carried

7.
By-Laws for Consideration
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law No. 2021-79 - Holding Zone Removal By-law.pdf
2.By-Law No. 2021-82 Deeming By-law.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-341
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor T. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law No. 2021-79, being a by-law to remove the Holding Zone Symbol from lands zoned by By-Law No. 2016-13.

    By-Law No. 2021-82 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. # 2021-342
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor T. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law No. 2021-79, being a by-law to remove the Holding Zone Symbol from lands zoned by By-Law No. 2016-13.

    By-Law No. 2021-82 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

8.
Motions
 

8.1
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This item has attachments. 

1.Motion - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept 7).pdf
  • Res. # 2021-343 (a)
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor Brousseau

    WHEREAS the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation;

    AND WHEREAS the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action;

    AND WHEREAS all Canadians and all orders of government have a role to play in reconciliation;

    AND WHEREAS Recommendation #80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process;

    AND WHEREAS the Federal Government has announced September 30th, 2021, as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) and a statutory holiday.

    THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of North Bay does hereby commit to recognizing September 30th, 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) by sharing the stories of residential school survivors, their families, and communities.

    Carried as amended
  • Res. # 2021-343(b)
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That the Motion re: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation be amended by adding the following:

    And Further that staff work with the Indigenous Friendship Centre to promote truth and reconciliation at the municipal level.  

    Carried

8.2
Municipal Land Transfer Tax
This item has attachments. 

1.Motion - Municipal Land Transfer Tax (Sept 7).pdf
  • Res. # 2021-344 (a)
    Moved byCouncillor Bain
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) estimates the province-wide municipal infrastructure deficit to be $6 billion dollars;

    And Whereas the City of Toronto Act, 2006 granted Toronto broader municipal revenue tools than the other 443 municipalities;

    And Whereas AMO has long lobbied for its members the right to access the same revenue tools permitted by the City of Toronto Act;

    And Whereas the City of Toronto charges and collects a Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) in parallel with the Province of Ontario for all property sales, except for first-time home buyers;

    And Whereas in 2020 the City of Toronto received $800 million from the Municipal Land Transfer Tax; this offset represents 15% of their annual revenue (page 28 of the 2021 Budget);

    And Whereas this revenue tool would generate nearly $2.68 billion dollars for the other Ontario Municipalities, which would help municipalities’ growing infrastructure deficit.

    Therefore Be It Resolved that the City of North Bay ask the Premier of Ontario to grant Ontario Municipalities the same Municipal Revenue Tools as the City of Toronto.

    Further Be It Resolved that an electronic copy of this Resolution be shared with the Provincial Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy, Nipissing MPP Minister Vic Fedeli, the Leaders of the Provincial Oppositions, the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

    Carried as amended
  • Res. # 2021-344(b)
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor Bain

    That the Motion re: Municipal Land Transfer Tax be referred to the General Government Committee to be part of the 2022 Budget deliberations.  

    Carried

8.3
Vaccine Passport
This item has attachments. 

1.Motion - Vaccine Passport (Sept 7).pdf
  • Res. # 2021-345
    Moved byCouncillor B. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor T. Vrebosch

    Whereas the various levels of government in Canada and around the world, as well as public health partners and government health officials have acknowledged the importance and effectiveness of vaccines to protect our fellow citizens from COVID-19;

    And Whereas Council believes it is important and necessary to take steps to protect our most vulnerable citizens, including those who are immunocompromised, or those, such as our young children, who are not yet eligible for vaccines;

    And Whereas access to Municipal Government is an important facet of a healthy and thriving democracy;

    And Whereas Council believes that the implementation of mandatory vaccination and testing policies will result in an increased sense of security for our staff and citizens in their daily interactions;

    Now Therefore be it Resolved that Administration:

    (i) be directed to explore options for and implement a workplace policy with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations and testing for staff;
    (ii) explore additional measures and policies to ensure safe in-person interactions between staff and citizens; and
    (iii) report back to Council with options by September 30, 2021.

    Recorded Vote

    Recorded vote Upon the Request of Councillor Bill Vrebosch

    Yeas:  Councillors B. Vrebosch, T. Vrebosch, King, Mendicino, Bain, Mayne, Brousseau, Mayor McDonald

    Nays:  Councillor Maroosis

    Carried

9.
In-Camera Correspondence
 

  • Res. # 2021-346
    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 8:05 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. # 2021-347
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That Council reconvene at  8:21 p.m.         

    Carried

9.2
Confidential report from Karen McIsaac dated August 27, 2021 re Personal matters about an identifiable individual.
 

  • Res. # 2021-348
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That Council:

    1. fill the vacancy by appointing Ed Valenti who has consented to accept the office;
    2. direct the City Clerk to prepare a Striking Committee Report to reflect the changes in the membership of the Standing Committees; and
    3. direct the City Clerk to prepare a Striking Committee Report for a Council appointment to the Public Art Advisory Committee and Invest North Bay.
    Carried

10.
Giving Notice (Notice of Motion)
 

11.
Confirmatory By-Law
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law No. 2021-80 (Confirmatory September 7).pdf
  • Res. # 2021-349
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law No. 2021-80 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on September 7, 2021.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2021-350
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law No. 2021-80 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on September 7, 2021.

    Carried

12.
Adjournment
 

  • Res. # 2021-351
    Moved byCouncillor Maroosis
    Seconded byCouncillor Mendicino

    That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 8:24 p.m.

    Carried
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