Regular Meeting of City Council

Minutes

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:30 P.m. - 10:10 P.m.

Council Chambers

City Hall - 200 McIntyre Street East, North Bay, ON

Members Present:

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

Members Absent:

• Councillor Tanya Vrebosch, 
• Councillor Mendicino, 
• and Councillor Valenti

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1.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

2.

Public Presentations

2.1

Jean Lemieux and Maggie Daniel, Near North Crime Stoppers Program (NNCS) Update

                                                                

3.

Public Meeting Minutes

• Res. # 2022-161
  Moved by Councillor Bain
  Seconded by Councillor Maroosis

  That the minutes for the public meetings held on: 

  - Tuesday, May 3, 2022

  be adopted as presented. 

  Carried

4.

Motion for Reconsideration

5.

Committee Reports

5.1

Amendment to Development Charges By-Law No. 2019-72

• Res. # 2022-162
  Moved by Councillor B. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor Brousseau

  That Community Services Committee Report No. 2022-05 relating to:
  
  -    Amendment to Development Charges By-Law No. 2019-72
  
  be adopted as presented.

  General Government Committee Report No. 2022-05

  May 17, 2022 

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

  Your Worship and Councillors:

  The General Government Committee presents Report No. 2022-05 and recommends:

  That:

  1. The Development Charges Amendment Study completed by Hemson Consulting Ltd. dated March 11, 2022 be accepted;
     
     
  2. The period in which residential development charge rates remain at nil be extended from November 14, 2022 to   May 31, 2023;
     
     
  3. Schedule “B1”, Schedule of City-Wide Discounted DC Rates, to By-law No. 2019-72, to Establish Development Charges for The Corporation of the City of North Bay, be amended so that the residential development charge rates remain at nil until May 31, 2023 and that the charges in force commencing November 15, 2022 be delayed until June 1, 2023;
     
     
  4. Schedule “B2”, Schedule of City-Wide Non-Discounted DC Rates, to By-law No. 2019-72, to Establish Development Charges for The Corporation of the City of North Bay, be amended so that the residential development charge rates are reduced to nil until May 31, 2023 and that the charges in force commencing November 15, 2022 be delayed until June 1, 2023; and
     
     
  5. The Development Charges By-Law be presented to Council for three (3) readings on June 1, 2022.

  All of which is respectfully submitted.

  Carried

6.

Correspondence

6.1

Report from Mary-Ann Kotylak and Reid Porter dated May 6, 2022 re Request for Proposal 2022-52, Geotechnical Services

• Res. # 2022-163
  Moved by Councillor Mayne
  Seconded by Councillor King

  That Council authorize the award of a contract to Englobe Corp., based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Proposal 2022-52 to provide geotechnical services including testing and investigations for various ongoing City projects on an as-needed basis based on the unit rates specified in their bid, for a term of three (3) years with an option in favour of the City to extend the contract for two (2) additional terms of up to one (1) year each.

  Carried

6.2

Report from Mary-Ann Kotylak and Reid Porter dated May 6, 2022 re Request for Tender 2022-40, 2022 Asphalt Resurfacing Program

• Res. # 2022-164
  Moved by Councillor Mayne
  Seconded by Councillor King

  That Council authorize the award of a contract to Pioneer Construction Inc. in the amount of $3,356,902.75 (plus HST) for the 2022 Asphalt Resurfacing Program.

  Carried

6.3

Report from Mary-Ann Kotylak and Karin Pratte dated May 6, 2022 re Request for Quote 2022-44, Solar Buffer Tank 

• Res. # 2022-165
  Moved by Councillor Mayne
  Seconded by Councillor King

  That Council authorize:

  1. the award of a contract to Gagnon & Associates Inc. in the amount of $169,850.00 (plus HST) for the supply and delivery of a solar buffer tank; and
  2. the transfer of funds to the project, as outlined in Report to Council CORP No. 2022-65 dated May 6, 2022 from Mary-Ann Kotylak and Karin Pratte.
  Carried

6.4

Report from Karin Pratte dated May 4, 2022 re Waste Management By-Law Multi-Residential Amendment

• Res. # 2022-166
  Moved by Councillor Mayne
  Seconded by Councillor King

  That Council authorize the City Clerk to amend the Waste Management By-Law 2010-108, pursuant to the recommendations as set out in Report to Council IO -2022-06 dated May 4, 2022 from Karin Pratte.

  Carried

6.5

Report from Beverley Hillier dated May 5, 2022 re Short-Term Rentals - Proposed User Fees

• Res. # 2022-167
  Moved by Councillor B. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor Brousseau

  That Council refer Report to Council CSBU 2022-26 re Short Term Rentals dated May 5, 2022 from Beverley Hillier to the General Government Committee for a Public Meeting to be held on June 1, 2022.

  Carried

6.6

Report from Ron Melnyk dated April 21, 2022 re Approval of the Part I-Set Fine Schedule for By-Law No. 2022-28 (Clean Yards By-Law) 

• Res. # 2022-168
  Moved by Councillor B. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor Brousseau

  That Council pass a resolution approving the Part I - Set Fine Schedule for the Clean Yards By-Law No. 2022-28, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2022-67 dated April 21, 2022 from Ron Melnyk.

  Carried

6.7

Report from Bryan Kimber dated May 4, 2022 re Armed Forces Appreciation Day 2022 

• Res. # 2022-169
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That Council grant exclusive use of City-owned or controlled lands (except the North Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility Lands) within the area defined as, extending from, and inclusive of the waterfront beaches starting at Tenth Street and both sides of Memorial Drive from the Uniroc site up to and including Lee Park for the 2022 Armed Forces Appreciation Day being held June 22, 2022.

  Carried

6.8

Report from Bryan Kimber dated May 5, 2022 re Canada Day 2022 

• Res. # 2022-170
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That Council:

  1. grant permission to the O’Canada Day Committee to hold the 2022 Canada Day celebrations in and about the Waterfront Park on July 1, 2022, pursuant to By-Law No. 2014-53 (Noise By-Law); and
     
     
  2. grant an exemption to the O’Canada Day Committee from the Noise By-Law and the exclusivity over the event and grounds be approved as per the following:
     a)    having approved Recommendation No. 1, granting permission to hold the public celebration known as the 2022 O’Canada Day Event, the event becomes exempt from the noise control provisions contained in By-Law No. 2014-53 (Noise By-Law), as amended, pursuant to the operation of Section 6 and Schedule 3 thereof, as defined in Attachment 1, in Report to Council CSBU 2022-30 dated May 5, 2022 from Bryan Kimber; and.
     b) exclusivity be granted on July 1, 2022, on and over the City owned or controlled lands (except the North Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility Lands) within the area defined as, extending from, and inclusive of the waterfront beaches starting at Tenth Street and both sides of Memorial Drive from the Uniroc site up to and including Lee Park.
  Carried

6.9

Report from Mary-Ann Kotylak and Karin Pratte dated May 6, 2022 re Request for Quote 2022-54, Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Supplies

• Res. # 2022-171
  Moved by Councillor Mayne
  Seconded by Councillor King

  That Council authorize:

  1. the award of a contract to Mesco Electronics Ltd. in the amount of $162,488.85 (plus HST) for the provision of electrical supplies; and
  2. the transfer of funds to the project, as outlined in Report to Council CORP 2022-66 dated May 6, 2022 from Mary-Ann Kotylak and Karin Pratte.
  Carried

7.

By-Laws for Consideration

• Res. # 2022-172
  Moved by Councillor B. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor Brousseau

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

  By-Law No. 2022-43 to set 2022 tax ratios for prescribed property classes. 

  By-Law No. 2022-44 to set 2022 tax rates and to levy taxes for the year 2022.

  Carried
• Res. # 2022-173
  Moved by Councillor B. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor Brousseau

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

  By-Law No. 2022-43 to set 2022 tax ratios for prescribed property classes. 

  By-Law No. 2022-44 to set 2022 tax rates and to levy taxes for the year 2022.

  Carried

8.

Motions

8.1

Natural Gas

• Res. # 2022-174
  Moved by Councillor B. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor Brousseau

  Whereas access to natural gas infrastructure is limited in parts of the City of North Bay and increased access will provide more affordable and reliable energy;

  And Whereas expanding access to natural gas within the City of North Bay is a key strategic priority supported by Council;

  And Whereas access to natural gas for residents, farms and business will provide an economic advantage;

  And Whereas natural gas access can provide residents on higher-emitting fuels with a lower carbon energy source that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the City of North Bay formally support an application submitted by a natural gas distributor or supplier to the Government of Ontario, for a grant from the provincial Natural Gas Grant Program, to expand the natural gas system in the Shorewood Road area and serviced section of Peninsula Road.

  And Further That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to MPP Victor Fedeli, the Honourable Todd A. Smith, Minister of Energy, Leaders of the All Parties and Enbridge.

  Carried

8.2

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission

• Res. # 2022-175
  Moved by Councillor Bain
  Seconded by Councillor Brousseau

  Whereas the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) has been headquartered in the City of North Bay for 120 years; 

  And Whereas the ONTC employs more than 750 individuals in Northern Ontario including over 450 people in North Bay; 

  And Whereas ONTC continues to drive economic growth and stability for communities and businesses in the North;

  And Whereas the City is growing, attracting new business and industry, and needs to attract professionals and skilled trades to North Bay to fill job vacancies;

  And Whereas the recent announcement to have passenger rail return strengthens Ontario’s transportation network to safely and reliably connect Northerners to medical appointments, education, leisure activities, business engagements and more;

  And Whereas passenger rail will enhance tourism opportunities and drive population growth for the City of North Bay; 

  And Whereas the ONTC’s rail transportation plays an invaluable role in the growth and prosperity of manufacturing agriculture, natural resources and more;

  And Whereas ONTC’s transportation network is the backbone of the Northern economy, connecting North Bay to Global markets. 

  Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the City of North Bay reaffirms its support for ONTC through this motion and commits to further enriching the relationship between the City and Ontario Northland in future municipal planning and promotion of our City. 

  And Further the Council of the City of North Bay calls on all provincial parties to continue to support and enhance this valuable organization in the best interests of Northern Ontario;

  And Further that a copy of this resolution be emailed to Premier Doug Ford, Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Provincial NDP; Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Provincial Liberal Party; Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Ontario Green Party ; Victor Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing; the ONTC – Administration and Unions; and the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities.

  Recorded Vote Upon the Request of Councillor Bain

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

  Nays:  Nil.

  Carried

9.

In-Camera Correspondence

• Res. # 2022-176
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended at 7:38 p.m. for the following reason: 

  Item 9.2, being a proposed lease of land by the Municipality.

  Carried
• Res. # 2022-177
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That Council reconvene at 7:56 p.m.

  Carried

9.2

Confidential report from Ian Kilgour dated May 6, 2022 re Potential Lease of City Owned Land

• Res. # 2022-178
  Moved by Councillor Brousseau
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That:

  1. Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a Lease with Pier 99 Corporation for the lease of (i) 65 square meters or 710 square feet within the Shabogesic Beach Building; and (ii) 30 square meters or 325 square feet of land adjacent to the Shabogesic Beach Building as shown approximately on Schedule “A” attached to Report to Council CSBU-2022-32 dated May 6, 2022 from Ian Kilgour;
  2. the terms and conditions of the lease are satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and City Solicitor; and
  3. the Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk be delegated the authority to execute all documents necessary to complete the lease.
  Carried

10.

Giving Notice (Notice of Motion)

11.

Confirmatory By-Law

• Res. # 2022-179
  Moved by Councillor B. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor Brousseau

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

  By-Law No. 2022-45 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 17, 2022.

  Carried
• Res. # 2022-180
  Moved by Councillor B. Vrebosch
  Seconded by Councillor Brousseau

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

  By-Law No. 2022-45 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 17, 2022.  

  Carried

12.

Adjournment

• Res. # 2022-181
  Moved by Councillor Maroosis
  Seconded by Councillor Bain

  That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 7:58 p.m.

  Carried