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 Robertson,
  • Councillor Bain,
  • Councillor Mendicino,
  • Councillor Tignanelli,
  • and Councillor Maroosis

1.
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
 

2.
Public Presentations
 

3.
Public Meeting Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - SP ComM_Feb23_2021 - English.pdf
2.Post-Meeting Minutes - ComM_Feb23_2021 - English.pdf
3.Post-Meeting Minutes - CM_Feb23_2021 - English.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-89
    Moved byCouncillor Mendicino
    Seconded byCouncillor Bain

    That the minutes for the public meetings held on: 

    Tuesday, February 23, 2021

    be adopted as presented. 

4.
Motion for Reconsideration
 

5.
Committee Reports
 

5.1
Community Services Committee Report No. 2021-02
This item has attachments. 

1.CSCR 2021-02 Invest North Bay.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-90
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That Community Services Committee Report No. 2021-02 relating to:

    • Invest North Bay Development Corporation

    be adopted as presented.

    Community Services Committee Report No. 2021-02

    March 9, 2021

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

    Your Worship and Councillors:

    The Community Services Committee presents Report No. 2021-02 and recommends:

    “That Council:

    1.  not renew the Operating Agreement with Invest North Bay Development Corporation; and
    2.  direct the Director of Community Development and Growth to prepare a report to Council detailing the terms of reference for a proposed Economic Advisory Committee.”


    All of which is respectfully submitted.

    Carried

5.2
Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2021-01
This item has attachments. This item has conflict.

1.IOCR 2021-01 Main Street Reconstruction.pdf
  • Councillor Mayne declared a conflict on this item. (as my place of business is in the downtown on Main Street.)
  • Councillor Maroosis declared a conflict on this item. (as I am a property and business owner in Downtown North Bay.)
  • Res. # 2021-91
    Moved byCouncillor King
    Seconded byCouncillor Tignanelli

    That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2021-01 relating to:

    • Design Services for Downtown Main Street Reconstruction

    be adopted as presented.

    Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2021-01

    March 9, 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 2020-01 and recommends:

    “That City Council:

    1. approves the award of a contract to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited for an amount up to $340,607.00(plus HST) for the provision of design services related to the Downtown Main Street Reconstruction;
    2. authorizes the transfer of funds to the project as outlined in Report to Council No. CORP 2021-02 dated January 8, 2021 by Mary-Ann Kotylak and Adam Lacombe; and
    3. authorizes the pre-commitment to the 2021 Capital budget as outlined in Report to Council No. CORP 2021-02.”


    All of which is respectfully submitted.

    Carried

6.
Correspondence
 

6.1
Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment by Rebecca MacDonald on behalf of Carol Laforge-Toupin - 879 Cassells Street
This item has attachments. 

1.RES 6.1 Carole Laforge-Toupin - 879 Cassells Street.pdf
2.Letter - Carole Laforge-Toupin - 879 Cassells Street.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-92
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That the proposed zoning by-law amendment by Rebecca MacDonald on behalf of Carole Laforge-Toupin – 879 Cassells Street be received and referred to the Community Services Committee for a Public Meeting.

    Carried

6.2
Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of 1558641 Ontario Inc. and 2797720 Ontario Inc. - 4319 Hwy 11N
This item has attachments. 

1.RES 6.2 1558641 and 2797720 Ontario Inc. - 4319 Hwy 11N.pdf
2.Letter - 1558641 Ontario Inc. - 4319 Hwy 11N.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-93
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That the proposed Zoning by-law amendment by Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of 1558641 Ontario Inc. & 2797720 Ontario Inc. – 4319 Hwy#11N be received and referred to the Community Services Committee for a Public Meeting.

    Carried

6.3
Supporting Outdoor Dining
This item has attachments. 

1.RES 6.3 Supporting Outdoor Dining.pdf
2.RTC CSBU 2021-10 - Outdoor Dining.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-94
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That:

    1. all fees associated with the creation of a new or expanded outdoor patio be waived for the 2021 patio season (up to and including Thanksgiving weekend ending Tuesday, October 12, 2021), including:
      a) building permit fees;
      b) in Downtown North Bay, parking fees applicable under the existing Sidewalk Patio Program; and
      c) Municipal Alcohol License approvals and extensions issued through the City Clerk’s Office;
    2. the Guidelines “Supporting Outdoor Dining”, attached as Appendix “A” to Report to Council CSBU 2021-10 from Beverley Hillier dated February 22, 2021, be used to regulate the establishment of outdoor patios;
    3. the existing Sidewalk Patio Program in Downtown North Bay be expanded to support the use of sidewalks for outdoor retail space; and
    4. the Manager, Planning and Building Services be delegated approval authority for outdoor patio extensions.
    Carried

6.4
2021 Budget of the Board of Management for the Downtown Improvement Area
This item has attachments. 

1.RES 4 - 2021 Budget - DIA.pdf
2.RTC CORP 2021-12 - 2021 Budget of the Board of Management for the DIA.pdf
3.RTC CORP 2021-12 (Appendix A) DIA Budget.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-95
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

    That:

    1. the 2021 budget of the Board of Management for the Downtown Improvement Area in the amount of $190,623.00 with a resultant DIA tax levy of $136,913.00 be approved by City Council; and
    2. the necessary by-law to provide for the levy and collection of special charges in respect of certain business improvement area be prepared for the approval of City Council.
    Carried

6.5
Request for Quote 2021-09, Demolition of 358 and 366 McIntyre Street East
This item has attachments. This item has conflict.

1.RES 6.5 - RFQ 2021-09 Demolition of 358 and 366 McIntyre St E.pdf
2.RTC CORP 2021-23 - RFQ 2021-09 Demolition of 358 366 McIntyre Street East Final.pdf
  • Councillor Maroosis declared a conflict on this item. (as my son-in–law works for Kenalex Construction.)
  • Res. # 2021-96
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That City Council approve the award of a contract to Ed Seguin and Sons Trucking and Paving Ltd. in the amount of $149,641.75 (plus HST), for the demolition and disposal of the buildings located at 358 and 366 McIntyre Street East and restoration of the lot areas.

    Carried

6.6
Deeming By-Law application by Laurentian Heights Limited - 11 Kenreta Drive, 22 Mapleview Place and 26 Mapleview Place
This item has attachments. 

1.RES 6.6 - Deeming By-Law - Laurentian Heights - 11 Kenreta Drive.pdf
2.RTC CSBU 2021-12 Deeming By-law 11 Kenreta Drive 22 Mapleview Place 26 Mapleview Place.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-97
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That:

    1. Council adopts a Deeming By-Law to deem Lot 6 Registered Plan 36M-652, Lot 22 Registered Plan 36M-638 and Lot 2 Registered Plan 36M-628 not to be separate lots on a Registered Plan of Subdivision; and
    2. the Deeming By-Law be brought forward for three (3) readings at the March 9th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council.
    Carried

6.7
Request for Proposal 2020-107, Bunker Gear
This item has attachments. 

1.RES 6.7 - RFP 2020-107, Bunker Gear.pdf
2.RTC CORP 2021-21 - RFP 2020-107 Bunker Gear.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-98
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

    That City Council approve the award of a contract to A.J. Stone Company Limited based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Proposal 2020-107 for the provision of bunker gear, for a term of five (5) years, with an option in favour of the City to extend the contract for a term of up to one (1) addition year.

    Carried

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

1.By-law No. 2021-21 - 11 Kenreta Drive 22 Mapleview Place and 26 Mapleview Place Deeming By-law.pdf
  • Res. # 2021-99
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

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

    By-Law No. 2021-21 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. # 2021-100
    Moved byCouncillor Brousseau
    Seconded byCouncillor Robertson

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

    By-Law No. 2021-21 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
Fireworks
This item has attachments. 

1.Motion - Fireworks (March 9).pdf
  • Res. # 2021-101
    Moved byCouncillor Tignanelli
    Seconded byCouncillor Mendicino

    Whereas the Council of the City of North Bay enacted By-Law 2010-146, being a By-Law to Regulate the Sale of Fireworks and for Prohibiting the Sale of Fireworks on Certain Days During the Year;

    And Whereas Section 3(a) of By-Law 2010-146 sets out the days on which fireworks are permitted to be sold in the City of North Bay.

    Therefore Be It Resolved that Council direct the Fire Chief to bring forward a Report to Council to amend Section 3(a) to include New Year’s Eve;

    And Further that a Special Occasion Permit be established to allow for the purchase of fireworks and lighting off of fireworks for a date outside of Section 3(a).

    Carried

8.2
COVID 19 Impact on Business Community
This item has attachments. 

1.Motion - COVID 19 Impacts (March 9th).pdf
  • Res. # 2021-102 (a)
    Moved byCouncillor Maroosis
    Seconded byCouncillor King

    Whereas COVID 19 has impacted the business community;

    Therefore Be It Resolved that Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer provide a report to Council that describes the economic Impact of the COVID-19 2020 and 2021 lockdowns to the business community and considers the possible future effects to the Commercial Tax Base of the City of North Bay.

    Carried as amended
  • Res. # 2021-102(b)
    Moved byCouncillor Bain
    Seconded byCouncillor Mendicino

    That the Motion Re: COVID 19 Impact on Business Community be referred to the General Government Committee.  

    Carried

9.
In-Camera Correspondence
 

10.
Giving Notice (Notice of Motion)
 

11.
Confirmatory By-Law
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law No. 2021-20 (Confirmatory).pdf
  • Res. # 2021-103
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law No. 2021-20 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 9, 2021  

  • Res. # 2021-104
    Moved byCouncillor T. Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor B. Vrebosch

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

    By-Law No. 2021-20 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 9, 2021.  

    Carried

12.
Adjournment
 

  • Res. # 2021-105
    Moved byCouncillor Tignanelli
    Seconded byCouncillor Mendicino

    That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 7:16 p.m.

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