MEETING:
Committee of the Whole
DATE:
Monday, July 20, 2015
Reference No.
COW - 32/46
OPEN SESSION in the McNaughton Room at 5:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole - Special Session
Chair - Councillor F. Pullia
PRESENT:
OFFICIALS:
Mayor K. Hobbs
Councillor S. Ch’ng
Councillor A. Foulds
Councillor T. Giertuga
Councillor L. Hebert
Councillor R. Johnson
Councillor B. McKinnon
Councillor P. Pugh
Councillor F. Pullia
Councillor A. Ruberto
Councillor J. Virdiramo
Ms. K. Power, Deputy City Clerk
Mr. T. Commisso, City Manager
Ms. N. Koltun, City Solicitor
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Resolution to Establish the July 20, 2015 Committee of the Whole - Closed Session meeting
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Aldo Ruberto
Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
THAT a Committee of the Whole - Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, July 20,
2015 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information relative to personal matters about an
identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, a proposed or pending
acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; litigation or potential
litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local
board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary
for that purpose.
CARRIED
Committee of the Whole - Meeting Date 07/20/2015
CLOSED SESSION in the McNaughton Room at 5:05 p.m.
Committee of the Whole - Closed Session
Chair: Councillor F. Pullia
PRESENT:
OFFICIALS:
Mayor K. Hobbs
Councillor S. Ch’ng
Councillor A. Foulds
Councillor T. Giertuga
Councillor L. Hebert
Councillor R. Johnson
Councillor B. McKinnon
Councillor P. Pugh
Councillor F. Pullia
Councillor A. Ruberto
Councillor J. Virdiramo
Ms. K. Power, Deputy City Clerk
Mr. T. Commisso, City Manager
Ms. N. Koltun, City Solicitor
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Decision of Assessment Review Board
Ms. D. Paris, Acting Director – Finance, Mr. R. Colquhoun, Manager – Revenue and Mr. T.
Halinski, Legal Council – Aird Berlis LLP entered the meeting room.
Report No. 2015CLS.038 (Legal Services) relative to the above noted.
Ms. N. Koltun provided an update relative to the above noted.
Mr. T. Halinski responded to questions.
Mr. T. Commisso, Ms. D. Paris and Mr. R. Colquhoun responded to questions.
It was the consensus of Committee that Administration proceed as directed.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the recommendation relative to Report No. 2015CLS.038
(Legal Services) would be presented at the July 20, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting.
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Application to Quash By-law
Report No. 2015CLS.045 (Legal Services) relative to the above noted.
Ms. N. Koltun provided an overview and responded to questions.
It was the consensus of Committee that Administration proceed as directed.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the recommendation relative to Report No. 2015CLS.045
(Legal Services) would be presented at the July 20, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Litigation Settlement
Report No. 2015CLS.042 (Legal Services) relative to the above noted.
Ms. N. Koltun provided an overview and responded to questions.
It was the consensus of Committee that Administration proceed as directed.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the recommendation relative to Report No. 2015CLS.042
(Legal Services) would be presented at the July 20, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Mr. R. Colquhoun and Mr. T. Halinski left the meeting room.
Surplus Real Property Declaration - 5 Locations
Mr. M. Smith, General Manager – Development & Emergency Services and Mr. J. DePeuter,
Manager – Realty Services entered the meeting room.
Report No. 2015CLS.040 (Realty Services) relative to the above noted.
Mr. M. Smith and Mr. J. DePeuter provided an overview and responded to questions.
It was the consensus of Committee that Administration proceed as directed.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the recommendation relative to Report No. 2015CLS.040
(Realty Services) would be presented at the July 20, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Potential Land Acquisition
Report No. 2015CLS.041 (Realty Services) relative to the above noted.
Mr. J. DePeuter provided an overview and Mr. M. Smith and Mr. J. DePeuter responded to
questions.
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It was the consensus of Committee that Administration proceed as directed.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the recommendation relative to Report No. 2015CLS.041
(Realty Services) would be presented at the July 20, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Mr. M. Smith and Mr. J. DePeuter left the meeting room.
Board Appointment
Confidential memorandum from Mr. J. Hannam, City Clerk, dated July 16, 2015 relative to the
above noted.
Ms. K. Power provided an overview and responded to questions.
It was the consensus of Committee that Administration proceed as directed.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the recommendation as contained in the confidential
memorandum from Mr. J. Hannam, City Clerk, dated July 16, 2015 would be presented at the
July 20, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Board Appointment
Confidential memorandum from Mr. J. Hannam, City Clerk, dated July 17, 2015 relative to the
above noted.
Ms. K. Power provided an overview and responded to questions.
It was the consensus of Committee that Administration proceed as directed.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the recommendation as contained in the confidential
memorandum from Mr. J. Hannam, City Clerk, dated July 17, 2015 would be presented at the
July 20, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting.
OPEN SESSION in S.H. Blake Memorial Auditorium at 6:30 p.m.
Committee of the Whole - Operations Session
Chair: Councillor J. Virdiramo
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PRESENT:
OFFICIALS:
Mayor K. Hobbs
Councillor S. Ch’ng
Councillor A. Foulds
Councillor T. Giertuga
Councillor L. Hebert
Councillor R. Johnson
Councillor B. McKinnon
Councillor P. Pugh
Councillor F. Pullia
Councillor A. Ruberto
Councillor J. Virdiramo
Ms. K. Power, Deputy City Clerk
Mr. T. Commisso, City Manager
Ms. P. Robinet, Deputy City Solicitor
Mr. M. Smith, General Manager – Development &
Emergency Services
Mr. M. J. Smith, General Manager – Community
Services
Ms. D. Paris, Acting Director - Finance
Ms. K. Lewis, Director – Corporate Strategic
Services
Mr. J. Hay, Fire Chief - Fire Services
Mr. J. DePeuter, Manager - Realty Services
Mr. P. Pepe, Manager - Tourism
Ms. T. Larocque, Committee Coordinator
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA
Confirmation of the Agenda - July 20, 2015 Committee of the Whole
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Andrew Foulds
Councillor Trevor Giertuga
With respect to the July 20, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the
agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
2015-2017 Local Labour Market Plan
Correspondence from Ms. M. Richardson, Executive Director, North Superior Workforce
Planning Board dated June 30, 2015 with respect to requesting to provide a presentation relative
to the above noted.
Report entitled Building a Superior Workforce: 2015-2017 Local Labour Market Plan, was
distributed separately on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.
Report entitled The Emergence of the Regional Human Resources Strategy Final Report, was
distributed separately on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.
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Report entitled Maximizing Apprenticeship Opportunities Final Report - March 2015, was
distributed separately on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.
Ms. M. Richardson, Executive Director and members of the North Superior Workforce Planning
Board presented a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
The Minutes of Meeting No. 4-2015 of the Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee held on April
15, 2015, for information.
Parking Authority Board
The Minutes of Meeting No. 5-2015 of the Parking Authority Board Meeting held on May 12,
2015, for information.
REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Decision of Assessment Review Board
Report No. 2015CLS.038 (Legal Services) relative to the above noted was previously presented
to the Committee of the Whole - Closed Session meeting held earlier in the evening.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the resolution relative to the above noted would be presented
for ratification at the City Council meeting to be held later in the evening and would require a
two-thirds vote.
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Andrew Foulds
Councillor Frank Pullia
With respect to Report No. 2015CLS.038 (Legal Services) Decision of Assessment Review
Board, we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session;
AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
CARRIED
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Application to Quash By-law
Report No. 2015CLS.045 (Legal Services) relative to the above noted, was previously presented
to the Committee of the Whole - Closed Session meeting held earlier in the evening.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the resolution relative to the above noted would be presented
for ratification at the City Council meeting to be held later in the evening and would require a
two-thirds vote.
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Andrew Foulds
Councillor Frank Pullia
With respect to Report No. 2015CLS.045 (Legal Services) Application to Quash By-law, we
recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session;
AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
CARRIED
Litigation Settlement
Report No. 2015CLS.042 (Legal Services) relative to the above noted, was previously presented
to the Committee of the Whole - Closed Session held earlier in the evening.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the resolution relative to the above noted would be presented
for ratification at the City Council meeting to be held later in the evening and would require a
two-thirds vote.
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Rebecca Johnson
Councillor Frank Pullia
With respect to Report No. 2015CLS.042 (Legal Services) Litigation Settlement, we recommend
that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session;
AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
CARRIED
Surplus Real Property Declaration - 5 Locations
Report No. 2015CLS.040 (Realty Services) relative to the above noted, was previously presented
to the Committee of the Whole - Closed Session held earlier in the evening.
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MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Rebecca Johnson
Councillor Frank Pullia
With respect to Report No. 2015CLS.040 (Realty Services), we recommend that the properties
and easement interests described in this Report be declared surplus to the City's requirements
pursuant to the City's policies, and be disposed of in accordance with the method set out in this
Report;
THAT public notice of the proposed disposals be given in the manner set out in this Report;
AND THAT the City grant an easement interest over a portion of Lot 4, South Side of Ambrose
Street, Park Lot 3, South of Pearl Street Registered Plan 95 ½., municipally known as 280
Wilson Street and also known as Wilson Street Park, (C-177) to Tbaytel for utility purposes at
the appraised market value of $5,048.00;
AND THAT the City’s interest in the vacant land locked property, being Part of Lots 2-4, Block
13, Registered Plan W-179 and Part of Lane Plan W-179 (closed by By-law 28-1966),
Registered Plan W-179, (C-178) municipally known as 1408 Northern Avenue, be sold to the
abutting property owner of 710 & 714 Balmoral Street, being George O. Hill Supply Co., for lot
enlargement purposes at the appraised market value of $25,000.00;
AND THAT the City’s interest in the vacant property, being Lot 10, Block 2, Registered Plan W54 (C-179), municipally known as 218 Simpson Street be sold to Mileage Automotive Inc., for lot
enlargement purposes at the appraised market value of $17,955.00;
AND THAT the City’s interest in the vacant property, being Part of Lot 10, Concession 1,
Township of Neebing Addition, North of CNR Right of Way (C-180), be sold to the abutting
property owners of 830 – 842 Vickers Street North for lot enlargement purposes at the appraised
market value of $26,384.00;
AND THAT the City grant an easement interest over a portion of Block 102, Registered Plan
55M 600, municipally known as 374 Riviera Drive and also known as River Terrace Park, (D54) to Tbaytel for utility purposes at the appraised market value of $5,129.00;
AND THAT the General Manager of Development and Emergency Services be authorized to
execute all required documentation in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor;
AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.
CARRIED
Potential Land Acquisition
Report No. 2015CLS.041 (Realty Services) relative to the above noted, was previously presented
to the Committee of the Whole - Closed Session held earlier in the evening.
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The Deputy City Clerk advised that the resolution relative to the above noted would be presented
for ratification at the City Council meeting to be held later in the evening and would require a
two-thirds vote.
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Larry Hebert
Councillor Rebecca Johnson
With respect to Report 2015CLS.041 (Realty Services) Potential Land Acquisition, we
recommend that Administration proceed as directed in this Report;
AND THAT the General Manager of Development and Emergency Services be authorized to
execute all required documentation in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor;
AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.
CARRIED
Board Appointment
Confidential memorandum from Mr. J. Hannam, City Clerk, dated July 16, 2015 relative to the
above noted, was previously presented to the Committee of the Whole - Closed Session held
earlier in the evening.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the resolution relative to the above noted would be presented
for ratification at the City Council meeting to be held later in the evening and would require a
two-thirds vote.
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
Councillor Larry Hebert
With respect to Report No. 2015CLS.033 (Office of the City Clerk) and the Confidential
memorandum from Mr. J. Hannam, City Clerk, dated July 16, 2015, as presented at the June 22,
2015 and July 20, 2015 Committee of the Whole – Closed Session, respectively, we recommend
that the following person be appointed to Boards and Committees as identified in the Report:
Thunder Bay Port Authority
One (1) citizen to serve a three year term expiring July 20, 2018, or as soon as their replacement
has been appointed:
1. Pritam Lamba
CARRIED
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Board Appointments
Confidential memorandum from Mr. J. Hannam, City Clerk, dated July 17, 2015 relative to the
above noted, was previously presented to the Committee of the Whole - Closed Session held
earlier in the evening.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the resolution relative to the above noted would be presented
for ratification at the City Council meeting to be held later in the evening and would require a
two-thirds vote.
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Larry Hebert
Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
With respect to Report No. 2015CLS.033 (Office of the City Clerk) and the confidential
memorandum from Mr. J. Hannam, City Clerk, dated July 17, 2015, as presented at the June 22,
2015 and July 20, 2015 Committee of the Whole – Closed Session, respectively, we recommend
that the following person be appointed to Boards and Committees, as identified in the report:
Heritage Advisory Committee
One (1) citizen to serve as a representative for the student or young professional for the
remainder of a three year term expiring November 30, 2016, or as soon as their replacement has
been appointed:
1. Sarah Jane Walker
CARRIED
Contract 10, 2015 - Cumberland Street Reconstruction
Report No. 118/2015 (Infrastructure & Operations - Engineering) recommending that City
Council defer the Cumberland Street Reconstruction Contract and retender the project in 2016.
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Paul Pugh
Councillor Trevor Giertuga
With respect to Report No. 118/2015 (Engineering), we recommend that City Council defer the
Cumberland Street Reconstruction Contract and retender the project in 2016;
AND THAT water rate funds made available from this capital project be reallocated to
Chamberlain Pumping Station rehabilitation and Contract 11, 2015 Trunk Watermain
Replacement as necessary and that these reallocations be reported to Council when contracts are
presented;
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AND THAT capital funding out of revenue be carried forward to fund this project in 2016;
AND THAT City Council consider a notice of motion to amend the resolution passed relative to
Report 66/2015 (Engineering) at the May 11, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting and
subsequently ratified the same evening at City Council, that this project commence in 2016 as
outlined in this Report;
AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.
Amending Resolution - Contract 10, 2015 Cumberland Street
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Andrew Foulds
Councillor Larry Hebert
With respect to Report No. 118/2015 (Engineering) Contract 10, 2015 – Cumberland Street
Reconstruction, we recommend that the 3rd paragraph be deleted from the resolution and it be
replaced with the following 2 paragraphs:
“AND THAT Administration report back on rehabilitation projects that can be completed before
the end of 2015 at the July 27, 2015 Committee of the Whole;
AND THAT Capital funding out of revenue allocated for the Cumberland Street Reconstruction
Contract be reallocated to fund ongoing projects”
CARRIED
Amended Resolution - Contract 10, 2015 Cumberland Street
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Paul Pugh
Councillor Trevor Giertuga
With respect to Report No. 118/2015 (Engineering), we recommend that City Council defer the
Cumberland Street Reconstruction Contract and retender the project in 2016;
AND THAT water rate funds made available from this capital project be reallocated to
Chamberlain Pumping Station rehabilitation and Contract 11, 2015 Trunk Watermain
Replacement as necessary and that these reallocations be reported to Council when contracts are
presented;
AND THAT Administration report back on rehabilitation projects that can be completed before
the end of 2015 at the July 27, 2015 Committee of the Whole;
AND THAT capital funding out of revenue allocated for the Cumberland Street Reconstruction
Contract be reallocated to fund ongoing projects;
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AND THAT City Council consider a notice of motion to amend the resolution passed relative to
Report 66/2015 (Engineering) at the May 11, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting and
subsequently ratified the same evening at City Council, that this project commence in 2016 as
outlined in this Report;
AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.
CARRIED
Product Care - Municipal ISP Materials Services Agreement
Report No. 111/2015 (Infrastructure & Operations - Roads) recommending that City Council
approve the new “Product Care – Municipal ISP Materials Services Agreement” between the
City of Thunder Bay and Product Care Association (PCA).
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Mayor Keith Hobbs
Councillor Aldo Ruberto
With respect to Report No. R 111/2015 (Infrastructure & Operations – Roads), we recommend
that City Council approve the new “Product Care – Municipal ISP Materials Services
Agreement” between the City of Thunder Bay and Product Care Association (PCA);
AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute this Agreement and any other
necessary documentation related to the agreement;
AND THAT any necessary by-laws are presented to City Council for ratification.
CARRIED
Expected ROI - HVAC Control Upgrades - WPCP
At the March 8, 2010 Committee of the Whole meeting Report No. 2010.013 (Environment) HVAC Control Upgrades was presented. At the time, a resolution was passed requesting that a
follow-up report be provided to Council once the expected return on investment for upgrading
cost time period of 2.4 years has expired.
Memorandum from Ms. K. Marshall, General Manager - Infrastructure and Operations (Acting)
dated July 2, 2015 advising that Outstanding Item No. 2010-005 Expected ROI - HVAC Control
Upgrades - WPCP will be presented at Committee of the Whole in the Fall of 2016.
Woodcrest Road Local Improvements and Pedestrian Safety
At the May 4, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting, a memorandum from Councillor T.
Giertuga was presented with respect to pedestrian safety on Woodcrest Road. At the time, a
motion was passed recommending that Administration provide a report on the feasibility and
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costs associated with sidewalk construction on Woodcrest Road, including timelines, and any
interim safety measures recommended until the completion of the sidewalk installation, and that
the report be presented in July 2015.
Memorandum from Ms. K. Dixon, Director of Engineering, dated July 7, 2015 relative to the
above noted.
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Trevor Giertuga
Mayor Keith Hobbs
With respect to Woodcrest Road Local Improvements and Pedestrian Safety, we recommend that
Administration include the appropriate funds required for sidewalk installation on the West Side
of Woodcrest Road in the 2016 Budget.
CARRIED
Urban Forest Master Plan - Implementation Strategy
At the January 14, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting Report No. 2012.023 (Parks) was
presented and a resolution was passed recommending that the Parks Division be directed to
report back with the detailed implementation strategy in 2013 including staffing and funding
options for Council's consideration.
Memorandum from Ms. K. Marshall, General Manager - Infrastructure & Operations (Acting)
dated July 2, 2015 advising that Outstanding Item No. 2012-063 Urban Forest Master Plan will
be presented at the November 2, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting.
CN Caboose - Relocation to Silver Mountain
At the May 4, 2015 Committee of the Whole Mr. David Battistel, President, Silver Mountain
Historical Society provide a deputation relative to the above noted. At the time a resolution was
passed recommending that Administration prepare a report on the request of the Silver Mountain
Historical Society, including soliciting expressions of interest in the CN Caboose.
Letter from Mr. Battistel, Silver Mountain and Area Historical Society dated June 3, 2015,
relative to the above noted.
Memorandum from Ms. K. Marshall, General Manager (Acting) - Infrastructure & Operations,
dated July 10, 2015 relative to the above noted.
Letter from Mr. C. Symington, President - Thunder Bay Railway Historical Society, dated July
14, 2015 requesting to present a deputation relative to the above noted, was distributed separately
on Thursday, July 16, 2015.
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Mr. C. Symington, President – Thunder Bay Railway Historical Society and Dr. M. Beaulieu,
Vice President of the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society provided a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to questions.
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Mayor Keith Hobbs
Councillor Larry Hebert
THAT Outstanding Item No. 2015-011 relative to the CN Caboose-Relocation to Silver
Mountain and soliciting Expressions of Interest in the CN Caboose, be removed from the
Outstanding List as requested in the memorandum from Ms. K. Marshall, Acting General
Manager – Infrastructure and Operations, dated July 10, 2015.
CARRIED
Restoration and Maintenance of the CN Caboose
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Mayor Keith Hobbs
Councillor Larry Hebert
With respect to the deputation by the Thunder Bay Railway Historical Society at the July 20,
2015 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that Administration work with the
Thunder Bay Railway Historical Society to develop a plan for the repair and restoration of the
CN Caboose;
AND THAT Council delegate authority on this project to the General Manager of Infrastructure
and Operations or his/her designate;
AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
CARRIED
OPEN SESSION in the S.H. Blake Memorial Auditorium
Committee of the Whole - Community Services Session
Vice Chair: Councillor A. Foulds
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board
Minutes of Board Meeting Nos. 9 & 10/2015 (Closed) of the Board Meetings of the District of
Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board, held on May 28, 2015, for information.
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REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
2015 Tourism Update Report
Report No. R. 61/2015 (Corporate Strategic Services) providing an update relative to the above
noted, for information only.
Memorandum from Ms. K. Lewis, Director - Corporate Strategic Services, dated June 11, 2015
requesting that Mr. P. Pepe, Manager - Tourism provide a presentation relative to the above
noted.
Mr. P. Pepe, Manager – Tourism provided an overview of the report and responded to questions.
RFP 31/2015- One New Pumper Rescue Fire Truck
Report No. 108/2015 (Development & Emergency Services - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue)
recommending that RFP 31/2015 for one (1) new Pumper Rescue Fire Truck be awarded to Fort
Garry Fire Trucks, which submitted the successful proposal for the amount of $646,646.00 plus
Taxes.
The Deputy City Clerk advised that the resolution relative to the above noted would be presented
for ratification at the City Council meeting to be held later in the evening and would require a
two-thirds vote.
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Larry Hebert
Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
With respect to Report No.108/2015 (Thunder Bay Fire Rescue), we recommend that RFP
31/2015 for one (1) new Pumper Rescue Fire Truck be awarded to Fort Garry Fire Trucks, which
submitted the successful proposal for the amount of $646,646.00 plus Taxes;
AND THAT the manager-Supply Management be authorized to issue a purchase order to award
this contract;
AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary agreements related to this
Report;
AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
CARRIED
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VictoriaVille Management Review
Report No. R 100/2015 (Realty Services) providing recommendations to improve the
VictoriaVille management and operational model.
Letter received from JP Fraser, Fort William Business District, received July 16, 2015 requesting
to present a deputation relative to the above noted, was distributed separately on Monday, July
20, 2015.
Mr. JP Fraser - Fort William Business District appeared before Committee and responded to
questions.
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Paul Pugh
Councillor Larry Hebert
With respect to Report No. 100/2015 (Realty Services), we recommend that Administration
proceed as directed in this Report:
AND THAT Administration draft terms of reference for the VictoriaVille Board of Management
for Council approval in the form of an amendment to By-law 359-1982;
AND THAT recruitment commence for members of a new VictoriaVille Centre Board of
Management through an open nomination process as directed in this Report;
AND THAT McKellar Mall be consolidated with the VictoriaVille Centre in name, operation,
management, and financially;
AND THAT, similar to the operational model for the Whalen Building, Realty Services oversee
leasing and Asset Management oversee building operation and capital repairs;
AND THAT the primary focus of the Board be strategic direction, marketing, profitability and
maximizing the public benefit to the Center;
AND THAT Realty Services initiate the process to stop up and close the applicable portions of
Victoria Avenue and Syndicate Avenue within VictoriaVille Centre;
AND THAT the VictoriaVille Reserve Fund be renamed to the VictoriaVille Centre Capital
Reserve Fund and the account be funded as set out this Report;
AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to Council for ratification.
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Deferral Resolution
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Paul Pugh
Councillor Larry Hebert
With respect to Report No. 100/ 2015 (Realty Services) Victoriaville Management Review, we
recommend that the report be deferred until the August 31, 2015 Committee of the Whole
meeting to allow the businesses in the Fort William District time to review the report with
Administration.
CARRIED
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Petition requesting the re-establishment of On-Street Parking
Correspondence from Ms. L. Sherrington, VP Condominium #50 Board, 375 Adelaide Street
dated May 6, 2015 attaching a petition containing approximately 31 signatures relative to the
above noted.
Resolution - Re-establishment of On-Street Parking on Adelaide Street
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Andrew Foulds
Councillor Trevor Giertuga
With respect to the Petition received from Ms. L. Sherrington, dated May 26, 2015 relative to
Adelaide Street and the concerns related to parking and traffic in the area of Adelaide Street, we
recommend that the matter be referred to Administration for further examination and
recommendations;
AND THAT a report be presented to City Council on this issue be presented before the end of
2015;
AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
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Establishment of Closed Session - July 27, 2015
Confidential memorandum from Mr. J. Hannam, City Clerk, dated July 20, 2015 relative to
establishing a Committee of the Whole - Closed Session meeting on July 27, 2015, was
distributed separately on Monday, July 20, 2015 to Members of Council and EMT and the
Deputy City Solicitor only.
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Councillor Larry Hebert
Councillor Shelby Ch'ng
THAT a Committee of the Whole - Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, July 27,
2015 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information relative to litigation or potential litigation,
including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board;
advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local
board.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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