MEETING:
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
DATE:
JUNE 4, 2001
TIME:
6:50 P.M.
PLACE:
S. H. BLAKE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
CHAIRMAN:
COUNCILLOR L. TIMKO
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MEETING NO. 41
PRESENT:
OFFICIALS:
Mayor K. Boshcoff
Councillor T. Giertuga
Councillor B. Kennedy
Councillor R. Larson
Councillor B. Mauro
Councillor E. Metzler
Councillor L. Peterson
Councillor M. Roy
Councillor O. Santa
Councillor B. Scollie
Councillor L. Timko
Councillor K. Whent
Mrs. J. Jacobson, Assistant City Clerk - Committees and
Election
Mr. B. MacRae, City Manager
Mr. G. Alexander, General Manager - Community Services
Ms. C. Busch, General Manager - Finance
Mrs. J. Favron, General Manager - Planning & Building
Mr. R. Petrie, General Manager - Transportation & Works
Mr. J. Kaplanis, Fire Chief
Mr. R. Schutte, Manager – Customer Service
Mr. D. Scott, Manager – Engineering
Mr. D. Moore, Operations Supervisor – Transit
Mrs. B. Moro, Committee Secretary
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
Councillor M. Roy disclosed an interest with respect to Report No. 2001.168 (Transit) –
Low Cost All Day Family Passes for Transit Service on Sundays and Holidays and
Report No. 2001.140 (Transit) – Transit Service to Chippewa Park, as her husband is an
employee of Thunder Bay Transit.
OPERATIONS SESSION
REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Paving of Rural Roads – McIntyre Ward
At the April 2, 2001 Committee of the Whole Meeting, a resolution was passed deferring
Report No. 2001.101 (Engineering) – Paving of Rural Roads – McIntyre Ward to the
June 4, 2001 Committee of the Whole Meeting, pending a possible Town Hall meeting
for further consultation with residents of the area.
Memorandum from the Manager – Engineering, dated May 30, 2001, Item #2, advising
that the item relative to the above-noted will be presented to the August 13, 2001
Committee of the Whole meeting.
Heavy Vehicles on Neebing Avenue
At the November 6, 2000 Committee of the Whole Meeting, a resolution was passed
requesting Administration undertake a comprehensive study on the possibility of
reducing gross vehicle weight to 15 tonnes for vehicles travelling on Neebing Avenue
between Highway 61 and Rosslyn Road and that the study include a full consultation
component with residents in the area, in addition to any business or industry owners who
may be impacted for submission to Committee of the Whole by June 5, 2001.
Memorandum from the Manager – Engineering, dated May 30, 2001, Item #1, advising
that the item relative to the above-noted will be presented to the July 9, 2001 Committee
of the Whole meeting.
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REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS (Continued)
Traffic Lights – Dawson Road
At the April 2, 2001 Committee of the Whole Meeting, a resolution was passed referring
the resolution relative to traffic lights at the corner of Hwy. 589, Dog Lake Road and
Hwy. 102 and the proposed resolution relative to traffic lights near Five Mile School, to
the June 4, 2001 Committee of the Whole meeting pending a further report from
Administration, including a traffic count.
Memorandum from the Manager – Engineering, dated May 30, 2001, Item #4, advising
that the item relative to the above-noted will be presented to the July 9, 2001 Committee
of the Whole meeting.
Proposed Parking Rate Increases
At the May 14, 2001 City Council meeting, a resolution was passed requesting a further
report on alternate solutions in consultation with the BIA’s as contained in Report No.
2001.129 (Parking Authority) and presented to the June 4, 2001 Committee of the Whole
meeting.
Memorandum from the Manager – Engineering, dated May 30, 2001, Item #3, advising
that the item relative to the above-noted will be presented to the July 9, 2001 Committee
of the Whole meeting.
Correspondence from Ms. L. Pifko, Ms. N. Mahoney, Ms. J. Andrews, Ms. K. Charlton
and Ms. L. Warren, Employees of the City of Thunder Bay, dated May 22, 2001, in
opposition to the parkade rate increases.
Operational Review – Transportation & Works
At the May 14, 2001 City Council meeting, a resolution was passed requesting a report
on the potential options relative to an Operational Review of the Transportation & Works
Department.
Memorandum from the Manager – Engineering, dated May 30, 2001, Item #5, advising
that the item relative to the above-noted will be presented to the July 9, 2001 Committee
of the Whole meeting.
Appointment of Persons to Enforce Parking Regulations
Report No. 2001.162 (Parking Authority) to obtain Council’s approval of the amended
list of persons appointed to enforce Parking By-laws.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor E. Metzler
Councillor B. Scollie
THAT with respect to Report No. 2001.162 (Parking Authority),
we recommend that the following names be deleted as officers for
the enforcement of Parking By-laws:
Tom Abthorpe
Darryl Adams
Robert Barton
Alana Bjorn
Doug Boardman
Sean Brink
Ryan Britton
Kate Busnuik
Steve Cambly
Cory Campbell
Teresa Clements
Jessica Collins
Jeff Cranston
Erin McInnis
Vergil Meservier
Robin Mill
Christopher Moorhead
Erin Morin
Andrew Nabb
David Oakley
Erin Olmstead
Chris Parker
Robert Pauley
Krista Pletch
Mario DiCarlo
Natalie Dixon
Les Hickey
Kenneth Kakeeway
Chris Kane
Bryan Popowich
Anita Price
Lora Pucci
James Quigley
Bill Radford
John Reed
John Rescigno
Janice Rose
Kaija Skalesky
Brian Smith
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REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS (Continued)
Appointment of Persons to Enforce Parking Regulations (Continued)
Gloria Cyr
Russell LeFevre
Pam Lynch
Kari MacLean
Murray MacLeod
Sherry Main
Gary Marshall
Jeff Martyniuk
Marko Maurovic
Audra McEwen
Bernie Evans
Jennifer Fairfield
Megan Feltham
Andrew George
Joane Gibeau
Wayne Gowanlock
Ryan Gresch
Karl Gunderson
Carmela Hardy
Roderick Smith
Josh Syrjanen
Rick Syrja
Lorraine Trubyk
Maureen Tychoniak
Jason Viau
Judy Wheeler
Josh Wiese
Patricia Wood
AND THAT the following persons be appointed as officers
eligible to enforce Parking By-laws:
Ken Adams
Tanya Mrozek
Paul Carr
Dana Vacek
Kyle Konopski
David Bragnalo
Nancy Thomson
Philip Cross
Charlotte Bougie
Jonathan Riabov
Carolyn Herringer-Skube
CARRIED
110th Avenue Bridge Causeway Project
Report No. 2001.137 (Engineering) relative to authorizing payment to Canadian Pacific
Railway for modifications to their Ore Car Repair facilities to accommodate construction
of the 110th Avenue extension.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor B. Kennedy
Councillor K. Whent
THAT with respect to Report No. 2001.137 (Engineering) we
recommend that a Purchase Order be issued to Canadian Pacific
Railway to reconfigure its Ore Car Repair facilities, as outlined in
their letter dated April 19, 2001;
AND THAT the payment to Canadian Pacific Railway be based on
actual costs incurred by the company to an upset limit of $400,000,
including all taxes.
CARRIED
Crown Land Lease Agreement with
Ministry of Natural Resources
Report No. 2001.148 (Telephone & Corporate Services) relative to establishing a lease
agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources for the placement of cellular
equipment and microwave towers on crown land in Northwestern Ontario.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor B. Mauro
Councillor R. Larson
THAT with respect to Report No. 2001.148 (Telephone &
Corporate Services), we recommend that the lease of the crown
property located at Flanders, Quetico, Shebandowan, Shabaqua,
Huronian and Nickle Lake be established with the property owner
’Ministry of Natural Resources’ for a period of five (5) years, at an
annual rate of $3,500 per site or $21,000 increasing by 3% per
annum;
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REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS (Continued)
Crown Land Lease Agreement with
Ministry of Natural Resources
(Continued)
AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the
agreement and all other relevant documentation related to this
agreement, including any renewal of agreements in which no major
changes to the current agreement are proposed;
AND THAT the necessary by-law be presented to Council for
ratification.
CARRIED
Low Cost All Day Family Passes for
Transit Service on Sundays and Holidays
Report No. 2001.168 (Transit) relative to providing information regarding
implementation of low cost all day family passes for transit service on Sundays and
Holidays.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor B. Kennedy
Councillor B. Scollie
THAT with respect to Report No. 2001.168 (Transit) we
recommend that an all day Family/Group Pass program for
Sundays and holidays be implemented on a trial basis with a $6.00
per pass fee starting August 1, 2001;
AND THAT the Family/Group Pass be valid for passage of 1 adult
plus up to 4 children 18 years of age or under or, 2 adults plus up
to 3 children 18 years of age or under or, 2 adults;
AND THAT Administration review and report back to Committee
of the Whole on the impact of this program prior to the earlier of 2
years or the need to order additional passes.
CARRIED
Councillor M. Roy disclosed an interest and refrained from discussing or voting on the
above resolution.
Environmental Study Report –
Hazelwood Water Storage Facility for Zone 3
Report No. 2001.166 (Engineering) relative to recommending a specific site for the
location of the Hazelwood Water Supply Reservoir for Pressure Zone 3 North.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor K. Whent
Councillor E. Metzler
THAT with respect to Report No. 2001.166 (Engineering), we
recommend that Site No. 3 at 169 Hazelwood Drive as shown in
Attachment 2 to the Report, be approved as the preferred site for a
new water supply reservoir to serve Pressure Zone 3 North;
AND THAT the Environmental Assessment Report be filed with
the City Clerk;
AND THAT a Notice of Completion of the planning process under
the Class Environmental Assessment be issued.
CARRIED
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REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS (Continued)
Road and Sewer Construction – Contract No. 5, 2001
Report No. 2001.167 (Engineering) relative to the recommendation for the award of
Contract No. 5, 2001 for Road and Sewer Construction, was distributed separately in the
Friday Courier.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor B. Mauro
Councillor B. Scollie
THAT with respect to Report No. 2001.167 (Engineering), we
recommend that Contract No. 5, 2001 for Road and Sewer
Construction be awarded to Nadin Contracting which submitted
the lowest tender in the revised amount of $1,756,281.41; all in
strict accordance with the terms of the contract; it being understood
that the amount shown is based on estimated quantities. The final
total payment for this contract will be calculated based on the
actual measured quantities in the completed work;
THAT the General Manager, Transportation & Works report any
circumstances to Council should serious variations in the contract
quantities occur as the work proceeds;
THAT funds be reallocated in accordance with Appropriation
Change Order No.16;
AND THAT the necessary by-law be presented to City Council for
ratification.
CARRIED
Simpson Street Bridge
Report No. 2001.169 (Engineering) relative to recommending the acceleration of the
Reconstruction of the Simpson Street Bridge over the Neebing River, was distributed
separately in the Friday Courier.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor B. Kennedy
Councillor E. Metzler
THAT with respect to Report No. 2001.169 (Engineering), we
recommend that sixty thousand dollars ($ 60,000.00) be made
available from anticipated surpluses in the 2001 Asphalt Surface
Rehabilitation Account to finance design engineering services for
the replacement structure for the Simpson Street Bridge over the
Neebing River;
THAT funds be reallocated in accordance with Appropriation
Change Order No. 15;
AND THAT the construction of this Project be included in the
2002 Capital Budget for Council consideration.
CARRIED
Transit Service to Chippewa Park
Report No. 2001.140 (Transit) relative to providing information on extending transit
service to Chippewa Park during the summer months, for information.
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REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS (Continued)
Transit Service to Chippewa Park (Continued)
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor O. Santa
Councillor B. Kennedy
THAT Report No. 2001.140 (Transit) be referred back to the June
11, 2001 Committee of the Whole meeting;
AND THAT Administration provide further information with
respect to the following:
1. The Cost to implement bus service on Saturday, Sunday and
holidays for the months of July and August up to Labour Day
in September;
2. Revenues derived from the implementation.
CARRIED
Councillor M. Roy disclosed an interest and refrained from discussing or voting on the
above resolution.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Grass Cutting Procedures
Memorandum from Councillor B. Mauro, dated May 28, 2001, containing a resolution
relative to the above-noted.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor B. Mauro
Councillor L. Peterson
THAT Administration prepare a report regarding the current
procedures relative to cutting grass on City boulevards, vacant lots,
pathways, etc.
CARRIED
Special Committee of the Whole
Memorandum from the Assistant City Clerk, dated May 29, 2001, containing a resolution
relative to the above-noted.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor B. Mauro
Councillor O. Santa
THAT a Special Committee of the Whole meeting be established
for Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at the Operations Centre of Hydro
at 37 Front Street commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the Training Room.
CARRIED
Waterfront Development
Memorandum from Councillor O. Santa, dated June 4, 2001, containing a resolution
relative to the above-noted was distributed at the meeting.
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS (Continued)
Waterfront Development (Continued)
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor O. Santa
Councillor M. Roy
WHEREAS City Council remains strongly committed to
Waterfront Development;
AND WHEREAS negotiations with Thunder Bay Waterfront
Developments Inc. have reached a fundamental impasse;
BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (the “City”)
provide written notice to Thunder Bay Waterfront Developments
Inc. advising of its intent to terminate negotiations with respect to
Thunder Bay Waterfront Developments Inc.’s involvement as a
developer for the Portside Project;
THAT the termination take effect sixty (60) days after the date of
the letter;
THAT the City shall, in accordance with the Agreement, be
available for discussions and negotiations for the sixty (60) days of
the notice period;
AND THAT Thunder Bay Waterfront Developments Inc. be
informed that, since the differences between the City and Thunder
Bay Waterfront Developments Inc. appear to be so significant, the
City will entertain other options toward making Portside a reality.
CARRIED
The Clerk advised that the resolution relative to Portside would be presented for
ratification at the Special City Council meeting to be held later in the evening.
Maple Leaf Gardens’ Seats
Correspondence from Mr. Ken Dryden, President – Toronto Maple Leafs, received by
Mayor K. Boshcoff on May 25, 2001, relative to the above-noted.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor B. Mauro
Councillor B. Scollie
THAT the City of Thunder Bay purchase two (2) Maple Leaf
Gardens’ seats one for the Sports Hall of Fame and the Fort
William Gardens.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor B. Mauro
Councillor R. Larson
THAT the resolution pertaining to the purchase of two (2) Maple
Leaf Gardens’ seats be referred to the June 11, 2001 Committee of
the Whole meeting to provide Members of Committee an
opportunity to obtain further information.
CARRIED
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NEW BUSINESS
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor E. Metzler
Councillor K. Whent
THAT we entertain the following Item(s) of New Business:
1. Memorandum from Councillor M. Roy, dated June 1, 2001,
relative to the release of confidential information.
2. Memorandum from Councillor G. Shchepanik, dated June 1,
2001, relative to the Shabaqua Extension.
CARRIED
Release of Confidential Information
Memorandum from Councillor M. Roy, dated June 1, 2001, containing a resolution,
relative to the above-noted, was distributed separately in the Friday Courier.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor M. Roy
Councillor K. Whent
THAT the following question be presented to City Council on
Monday, June 11, 2001, with a request for a recorded vote:
Did you release any information including the text from the City
Manager’s memo to City Council dated May 23, 2001 marked
“STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL” (subject – Application for Audit
of Campaign Expenses) or from the attachment to said memo from
the City Solicitor marked “CONFIDENTIAL” of the same date to
any member of the public or the media directly or indirectly?
CARRIED
Shabaqua Extension
Memorandum from Councillor G. Shchepanik, date June 1, 2001, containing a resolution
relative to the above-noted, was distributed separately in the Friday Courier.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor K. Whent
Councillor M. Roy
THAT we recommend the Shabaqua Extension Project be referred
to Fast Forward>>;
AND THAT the Minister of Transportation and the local M.P.’s
and M.P.P.’s be advised accordingly.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor K. Whent
Councillor R. Larson
THAT the resolution relative to the Shabaqua Extension, as
contained in the memorandum from Councillor G. Shchepanik be
deferred to the June 11, 2001 Committee of the Whole meeting.
CARRIED
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
In Camera Resolution
A memorandum from the Assistant City Clerk – Committees and Election, dated June 1,
2001, containing a resolution relative to the above-noted was distributed separately in the
Friday courier.
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor T. Giertuga
Councillor B. Kennedy
THAT a Special Committee of the Whole (In Camera) Meeting be
held on Monday, June 11, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in order to receive
information related to the security of the property of the
municipality and a proposed/pending acquisition of land.
CARRIED
Special City Council
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
Councillor B. Mauro
Councillor B. Scollie
THAT a Special City Council meeting be held on Monday, June 4,
2001, immediately following the Committee of the Whole meeting
to ratify any resolutions resulting from the Special Committee of
the Whole (In Camera).
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.