North Bay public meetings in 2023

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes a motion for reconsideration and a report on the Community and Recreation Centre. Council will consider a by-law to rescind a previous rezoning and draft plan of subdivision approval for land on Larocque Road, and will also pass a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• By-Law 2023-95 to rescind By-Law 2023-88, which rezoned land on Larocque Road from Residential Holding (RH) to Residential Third Density (R3) for 930018 Ontario Inc.
• Repeal of rezoning and draft plan of subdivision for Larocque Road (Report CSBU 2023-78)
• Community and Recreation Centre update (IOCR 2023-06)
• By-Law 2023-96 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Special Committee Meeting

The Infrastructure and Operations Committee will consider a draft recommendation and report on the Community and Recreation Centre. The General Government and Community Services committees have no items on their agendas.

• Draft Recommendation - Community and Recreation Centre Update (IO 2023-05)
• Community and Recreation Centre Update report from John Severino dated December 18, 2023
• Market sounding report and package for the Community and Recreation Centre

Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to receive updates and presentations on several topics, including CMHA/HCAP, a DNSSAB study update, and presentations on economic development, transit, buildings/infrastructure, and by-law enforcement. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as declarations of interest, minutes adoption, and a closed session.

• CMHA / HCAP update
• DNSSAB Study Update
• Economic Development Presentation
• Transit Presentation
• By-Law Enforcement Presentation

Special Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will hold a public meeting on a proposed zoning by-law amendment and plan of subdivision for land on Larocque Road (unaddressed), submitted by Tulloch Geomatics on behalf of 930018 Ontario Inc. The General Government Committee will discuss recommendations from the Long Term Financial Plan Committee. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee has no items to address.

• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision – Larocque Road (unaddressed)
• Long Term Financial Plan Committee recommendations report from Margaret Karpenko dated November 14, 2023

Council Education Session

This is a procedural-only meeting agenda for a Council Education Session. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

Committee Meeting

This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the Committee Meeting on 2023-12-12.

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council is meeting to consider several by-laws and reports, including zoning amendments for filming studios and a subdivision, a temporary sign by-law amendment, a smoking by-law amendment, and the purchase of hybrid transit buses and a parabus. The agenda also includes confidential items on land acquisitions and dispositions, and a motion regarding amendments to the Legislation Act.

• Zoning by-law amendment for filming and production studios (By-Law 2023-90)
• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision on Larocque Road (By-Law 2023-88)
• Amendment to Smoking By-Law No. 2012-97 (By-Law 2023-93)
• Purchase of 3 hybrid transit buses (CO-OP 2023-109) and a parabus (CO-OP 2023-110)
• Final approval of Ashgrove Subdivision Phase III (By-Law 2023-94)

Council Education Session

This is a procedural education session of the North Bay City Council. The agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will hold a public meeting to consider two zoning by-law amendments: one to create policies for filming and production studios, and another to regulate temporary signs. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address.

• Public hearing on Zoning By-law Amendment for Filming and Production Studio Policies (CS 2022-14)
• Public hearing on By-law Amendment for Temporary Signs (CS 2022-12)
• Reports from Beverley Hillier dated October 19 and October 17, 2023

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the Trout Lake Study and Management Plan, consider multiple procurement contracts, and vote on a municipal support resolution regarding a possible power plant expansion. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, committee reports, and a confidential land disposition report.

• Trout Lake Study and Management Plan (CSCR 2023-17)
• Request for Quote 2023-88 for centre line painting
• Request for Tender 2023-82 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Administration Building Upgrades Phase 1
• Municipal Support Resolution on possible power plant expansion
• Confidential report re proposed disposition of land by the Municipality or Local Board

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting is dedicated to a single item: an update on the Trout Lake Study and Management Plan, presented by Adam Curran in a report dated October 27, 2023. The Community Services Committee will consider a draft recommendation on the study. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address.

• Trout Lake Study Update (CS 2022-13) with draft recommendation
• Report from Adam Curran dated October 27, 2023
• Attachments include Trout Lake Existing Conditions report and Directions Report Addendum 2 from JL Richards

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a proposed by-law amendment for properties at 30, 32, and 34 Kenreta Drive, a housing pledge for 2023-2031, and year-end financial projections for water/wastewater and general funds. The agenda also includes a public presentation on the Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay program and a motion on condominium conversions.

• Proposed by-law amendment by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of 1921281 Ontario Inc. for 30, 32 & 34 Kenreta Drive
• Housing Pledge 2023-2031 report
• Year-end water and wastewater financial projection as at September 30, 2023
• General variance year-end projection as at September 30, 2023
• Motion on condominium conversions

Committee Meeting

This meeting agenda for the North Bay Committee Meeting on 2023-11-14 consists solely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or actionable items are listed.

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

The Long Term Financial Plan Committee is meeting to review several financial policies, including the Budget Policy, Project Management, Procurement By-Law, and a Statement for Long-Term Capital Funding Policy. The agenda also includes declarations of interest, adoption of minutes, and in-camera correspondence.

• Review of Budget Policy
• Review of Project Management
• Review of Procurement By-Law
• Review of Statement for Long-Term Capital Funding Policy

Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to receive updates on several safety-related initiatives, including a commissioned study by the District of Nipissing Social Services Board, the warming centre and its security, the Peer Outreach Security Team (P.O.S.T.), and the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The committee will also consider P.O.S.T. budget scenarios for 2024. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as declarations of interest, minutes, and presentations.

• Update on District of Nipissing Social Services Board Commissioned Study
• Warming Centre update and security
• Peer Outreach Security Team (P.O.S.T.) report and update
• P.O.S.T. budget scenarios for 2024
• Community Safety and Well-Being Plan update

Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no substantive content for residents.

Committee Meeting

This agenda contains no substantive items — only embedded content placeholders and system text from the eSCRIBE software. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the Committee Meeting on 2023-10-31.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of North Bay City Council with a heavy agenda of land-use decisions, including several rezoning applications, a condominium conversion, and by-law amendments. Council will also consider reports on benefits renewal, rental housing licensing, filming studio policies, temporary sign rules, and sole-source contracts for water treatment and paratransit. Several items are confidential, including land acquisitions and labour relations.

• Rezoning by-law 2023-082 for 1781 Cassells Street (Belisle Investments Ltd.)
• Rezoning by-law 2023-083 and site plan control by-law 2023-084 for Wallace Road (Consolidated Homes Ltd.)
• Proposed condominium conversion at 350 Oakwood Ave. (SIREG Holdings)
• Sole-source tenders: water treatment corrosion control additive (2023-80) and parabus (2023-97)
• Review of Residential Rental Housing Licensing By-Law

Special Committee Meeting

This is a special committee meeting agenda for North Bay, ON, dated 2023-10-30. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system and contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is scheduled for discussion.

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

The Long Term Financial Plan Committee is meeting to review and provide feedback on draft policies, including a new model for long-term financing. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and in-camera correspondence. No specific dollar amounts or project names are mentioned.

• Review and feedback of draft policies
• Review of new model of long-term financing policy
• Adoption of minutes from October 3, 2023

Council Education Session

This is a procedural agenda for a Council Education Session with no listed agenda items, reports, or attachments. The document contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system, so there is nothing being decided or discussed.

Council Meeting

This agenda for the October 17, 2023 North Bay City Council meeting contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document consists entirely of technical placeholders and embedded content areas with no actual agenda items listed.

Council Education Session

This is a procedural-only agenda for a North Bay City Council education session. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Committee Meeting

This meeting agenda consists entirely of boilerplate text and embedded interface elements from the eSCRIBE software platform. No specific agenda items, motions, reports, or decisions are listed.

Special Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will hold public meetings under the Planning Act to consider two zoning by-law amendment applications. One application concerns 1781 Cassells Street, and the other concerns an unaddressed property on Wallace Road. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee and General Government Committee have no items to address.

• Public hearing for zoning amendment at 1781 Cassells St by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. for Belisle Investments Ltd.
• Public hearing for zoning amendment on Wallace Road (unaddressed) by Antech Design & Engineering for Consolidated Homes Ltd.
• No items for Infrastructure and Operations Committee
• No items for General Government Committee

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a light agenda. The main substantive item is a report from the Acting Integrity Commissioner regarding a code of conduct matter (Horsfield v. Inch, 2023 ONMIC 2). The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as declarations of interest, public presentations, minutes, and a confirmatory by-law.

• Report CORP 2023-126: Inquiry Report of Acting Integrity Commissioner Nicole Singh re Horsfield v. Inch, 2023 ONMIC 2
• By-Law No. 2023-80 (Confirmatory By-Law)

Committee Meeting

This is a Committee Meeting of Council with three committees: General Government, Community Services, and Infrastructure and Operations. Only the General Government Committee has an item to address: a presentation on the District of Nipissing Social Service Administration Board (DNSSAB) overview. The other two committees have no items to be addressed.

• Presentation: DNSSAB Overview for North Bay City Council

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 654 Commercial Street, a proposed change to the city's Real Estate Policy, and a potential increase in the subsidy to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority. The meeting also includes discussion of the provincial housing target and a motion regarding the Northern School of Medicine.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of Jack Drinkwalter for 654 Commercial Street
• By-law to amend the Real Estate Policy (By-Law No. 2019-81)
• Report on the provincial housing target and related task force recommendations
• Proposed increase in subsidy to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
• Motion regarding the Northern School of Medicine

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

The Long Term Financial Plan Committee is meeting to review the policy framework and process overview. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and discussion of in-camera correspondence. No specific financial decisions or proposals are listed.

• Adoption of minutes from September 28, 2023
• Process overview discussion
• Policy framework review
• In-camera correspondence

Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Seventh Avenue/Cassells neighbourhood, the P.O.S.T. program, and the CSWB Advisory Group. The agenda also includes a P.O.S.T. budget update and future considerations, but no specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed.

• Seventh Avenue/Cassells Neighbourhood Update
• P.O.S.T. Update
• CSWB Advisory Group Update
• P.O.S.T. Budget Update and Future Considerations

Council Education Session

This is a procedural education session of the North Bay City Council. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion, only boilerplate formatting and embedded content placeholders.

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

The Long Term Financial Plan Committee is meeting to review two revenue allocation policies: the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Allocation Policy and the OLG Revenue Allocation Policy. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from the previous meeting, a process overview, and in-camera correspondence. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are under review.

• Review of Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Allocation Policy
• Review of OLG Revenue Allocation Policy
• Adoption of minutes from September 19, 2023 meeting

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will hold a public meeting on a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 654 Commercial Street. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee will receive an update from the Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee. The General Government Committee has no items to address.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment at 654 Commercial Street (CS 2023-08)
• Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee update (IO 2023-04)

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

The Long Term Financial Plan Committee is meeting to discuss a purchasing procurement recommendation and tax policy, along with reviewing outstanding items. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and in-camera correspondence. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of Purchasing Procurement Recommendation
• Review of Tax Policy
• Review of Outstanding Items
• Adoption of minutes from August 28, 2023

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider a motion to implement public recycling bins in targeted public spaces, along with several procurement contracts for city equipment and facilities. The agenda also includes a fence variance appeal, a zoning by-law amendment, financial reports, and a confidential labour relations matter.

• Motion to implement public recycling program in targeted public spaces
• Zoning by-law amendment for 1781 Cassells Street by Belisle Investments Ltd.
• RFP 2023-72 for Fleet Garage Fall Protection System
• RFQ 2023-56 for Beach Rake, RFQ 2023-70 for Aquatic Centre Filter Replacement, RFQ 2023-71 for Pete Palangio Arena Vertical Lift Platform
• Capital Variance Report and Summary of Open and Active Capital Projects as at June 30, 2023

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

This agenda for the Long Term Financial Plan Committee contains no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document consists entirely of technical metadata and interface elements from the eSCRIBE software platform.

Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Peer Outreach and Security Team (POST), the 2023 Warming Centre, and the Cassells Street property acquisition. They will also discuss contributions from Public Works/Parks and a report from a Timmins community town hall. The agenda is largely informational with no decisions listed.

• Peer Outreach and Security Team (POST) update including route changes on Cassells Street
• 2023 Warming Centre update
• Cassells Street property acquisition update
• Public Works/Parks community safety and well being contributions
• Timmins Community Town Hall report with lessons learned and community focus groups

The committee approved the minutes from the July 5, 2023, meeting. Other agenda items consisted of updates on the Peer Outreach and Security Team, the 2023 Warming Centre, and the Community Safety and Well Being Plan. The Cassells Street Property Acquisition update was deferred.

• Approved July 5, 2023, Minutes
• Deferred Cassells Street Property Acquisition Update

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several committee reports and by-laws, including fence variance appeals and a fence by-law review, zoning amendments for properties on Henry Street and Lakeshore Drive, and contracts for City Hall window replacement and waste diversion site consulting. The agenda also includes adoption of prior meeting minutes and a confirmatory by-law.

• Fence variance appeal and fence by-law review (CSCR 2023-10, 2023-11)
• Zoning by-law amendments for 1430 Henry Street and 725 & 729 Lakeshore Drive
• By-laws to close Ross Drive road allowance and designate site plan control areas
• RFQ 2023-36 for City Hall window and spandrel replacement
• RFP 2023-51 for consulting on new waste diversion site

City Council approved two significant contracts for infrastructure and facility improvements. Council also passed several zoning by-law amendments and road allowance closures.

• Approved $302,186.40 contract to GHD Limited for waste diversion facility design
• Approved $210,000.00 contract to Northland Glass & Metal Ltd. for City Hall windows
• Approved rezoning of 1430 Henry Street to Residential Third Density Special (R3 Sp.)
• Approved rezoning of 725 & 729 Lakeshore Drive to R2 and R5 Sp. zones
• Approved closing and conveying portion of Ross Drive Road Allowance
• Directed staff to review Fence By-law 2002-105
• Denied Fence Variance Appeal (5-4)
• Adopted public meeting minutes from July 10, August 8, 15, 16, and 18, 2023

Committee Meeting

This meeting agenda for the North Bay Committee Meeting on 2023-09-05 consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions listed. No actionable items, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are present.

Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee

The Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the functional program for the proposed centre, including reviewing past stakeholder consultations and a preliminary program document from 2019. The committee will also receive a verbal update from M. Fry and discuss the upset limit and path forward.

• Review of 2019 preliminary functional program for the Community and Recreation Centre
• Verbal stakeholder update from M. Fry
• Discussion of upset limit and path forward

The committee decided to recommend that Council set a $52 million upset limit for the project from September 1, 2023, through the final build. They also recommended proceeding via an Expression of Interest at the current location using that limit and minimal functional programming.

• Approved minutes of August 25, 2023
• Recommended $52 million upset limit for project spend from September 1, 2023
• Recommended proceeding via Expression of Interest at present location with $52 million upset limit

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

The Long Term Financial Plan Committee is meeting to review the purchasing by-law and discuss a process overview. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and in-camera correspondence. No major financial decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of Purchasing By-Law
• Process overview discussion
• Adoption of minutes from August 16, 2023

The committee approved the minutes from its August 16, 2023, meeting. The Purchasing By-Law was discussed, but no formal decisions were recorded regarding it.

• Approved minutes of the August 16, 2023 meeting

Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee

The Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the project's terms of reference, location, capital budget, functional programs, and options. They will review attached reports including a risk matrix, comparable projects, contract delivery methods, and an impact report on the WF Arena closure. The meeting is a working session to decide the path forward.

• Review of Terms of Reference with attached reports including RTC IO 2023-16 and risk matrix
• Discussion of location for the multi-purpose community and recreation centre
• Capital budget review covering affordability, economics, and potential upset limit
• Review of functional programs and options for the centre
• In-camera correspondence item on the agenda

The committee met to discuss the center's terms of reference, functional programs, and capital budget. The committee intends to recommend to Council that the location remain at Omischl Field. A portion of the meeting was held in-camera to discuss negotiation instructions.

• Adjourned in-camera to discuss negotiation instructions (Carried)
• Reconvened from in-camera session (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting of North Bay City Council includes discussion of the Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee, including its terms of reference and an update report. The agenda also includes a confidential report on personal matters about identifiable individuals. The meeting is largely procedural with a confirmatory by-law to close.

• Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee report (IOCR 2023-04)
• Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee Terms of Reference (RES 6.1)
• Update report on Community and Recreation Centre (RTC IO 2023-16)
• Confidential report re personal matters about identifiable individuals
• Confirmatory By-Law No. 2023-70

City Council created an Ad Hoc Committee to review and recommend an affordable Community and Recreation Centre. The committee is tasked with providing a report back to the Infrastructure and Operations Committee within 30 days.

• Adopted Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2023-04 to establish a Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee (Carried)
• Approved Terms of Reference for the Community and Recreation Centre Ad Hoc Committee (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Mitchell as Chair and Councillors Mayne, Gardiner, Lowery, and Bain to the Ad Hoc Committee for a term ending September 19, 2023 (Carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-70 to confirm proceedings of the August 18, 2023 Special Meeting (Carried)

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

The Long Term Financial Plan Committee is meeting to review its reserve policy and receive a process overview. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from July 10, 2023, and discussion of in-camera correspondence. No decisions are listed; the meeting appears procedural.

• Reserve Policy Review
• Process Overview
• Adoption of minutes from July 10, 2023

The committee approved the minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the Reserve Policy. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Special Committee Meeting

The Infrastructure and Operations Committee is reviewing an update regarding the Community and Recreation Centre. The discussion includes a draft recommendation and information regarding the unplanned closure of WF Arena.

• Tendering for the construction of the Multi-Purpose Community and Recreation Centre
• Impact report on the unplanned closure of WF Arena

Council directed the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to review and recommend an affordable Community and Recreation Centre. The committee must report back to the Infrastructure and Operations Committee within 30 days. A special meeting was scheduled for August 18, 2023, to determine the committee's mandate and membership.

• Established Ad Hoc Committee to review affordable Community and Recreation Centre options
• Required Ad Hoc Committee to report recommendations within 30 days
• Scheduled Special Meeting for August 18, 2023, to set committee mandate and membership

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider two zoning by-law amendments, new community safety zones, several procurement contracts, a lane closure, and an update on the Community and Recreation Centre. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and by-laws. No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

• Zoning amendment for 654 Commercial Street (Tulloch Engineering for Jack Drinkwalter)
• Zoning amendment for Wallace Road (Candice Micucci for Consolidated Homes Ltd.)
• New Community Safety Zones (Report IO 2023-13)
• RFP 2023-44 for a skid steer; RFP 2023-49 for by-law enforcement and security services
• Proposed lane closure at 340 Lansdowne Avenue

City Council approved the purchase of property at 1183 Cassells Street and implemented new Community Safety Zones with permanent speed reductions. Several equipment and service contracts were awarded, including water meter upgrades and security services. Two zoning amendment applications were referred to the Community Services Committee.

• Approved purchase of 1183 Cassells Street for up to $310,000 (Carried)
• Implemented Community Safety Zones and permanent speed reductions (Carried)
• Awarded $980,000 contract to Neptune Technology Group for water meter upgrades (Carried)
• Awarded 5-year contract to Securiguard Services Limited for by-law and security services (Carried)
• Awarded $143,000 contract to ACG Envirocan for a Muffin Monster Manhole (Carried)
• Awarded $97,000 contract to Brandt Tractor Ltd. for a skid steer (Carried)
• Approved $15,000 contract increase to Zap's Masonry Contracting for monument repairs (Carried)
• Approved laneway closure application for 340 Lansdowne Avenue (Carried)

Special Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is holding public meetings under the Planning Act to consider two proposed zoning by-law amendments: one for 1430 Henry Street and another for 725 and 729 Lakeshore Drive. The committee will also hear an appeal of a Property Standards Committee decision regarding a fence variance. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address.

• Rezoning application CS 2023-06 for 1430 Henry St by Chris Derochie and Christine Misch
• Rezoning application CS 2023-07 for 725 & 729 Lakeshore Dr by Josee and Paul Sache
• Fence variance appeal CS 2023-05 with letters of opposition from multiple residents
• Appeal of Property Standards Committee decision by Rawn McBride

The Community Services Committee reviewed two proposed zoning by-law amendments and one fence variance appeal. In all three instances, the committee directed that the reports be brought forward to Council for further action.

• Directed Committee Report for rezoning at 1430 Henry Street (CS 2023-06) be brought to Council
• Directed Committee Report for rezoning at 725 & 729 Lakeshore Drive (CS 2023-07) be brought to Council
• Directed Committee Report for fence variance appeal (CS 2023-05) be brought to Council

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council will consider several reports and by-laws, including a waste diversion strategy, new on-street parking user fees on Second Avenue West, and a housing action plan. The meeting also includes public hearings, correspondence items, and motions on homelessness and agency appointments.

• Waste Diversion Strategy report (IOCR 2023-02)
• On-Street Parking User Fees on Second Avenue West (GGCR 2023-12)
• Housing Action Plan (CSBU 2023-51)
• By-law to amend on-street parking rates (By-Law 2023-64)
• Pre-Servicing Agreement for Sugarbush Subdivision Phase IV with Eton Homes Limited (By-Law 2023-65)

City Council voted to maintain the current status of Cassellholme rather than transitioning it to municipal ownership. Other key actions included awarding several construction and vehicle contracts and approving modifications to the Housing Action Plan.

• Decided not to proceed with the transition of Cassellholme to a municipally owned home
• Approved $248,856.00 contract to Canor Construction Inc. for Waterfront Garden Canada Day 150 Project
• Approved $78,179.44 contract to North Bay Toyota for two hybrid sports utility vehicles
• Approved temporary By-Law Enforcement and Security Services contract with Securiguard Services Limited for estimated $90,000.00
• Approved modifications to the Housing Action Plan
• Granted Noise By-Law exemption to Capitol Centre for September 1-2, 2023
• Authorized agreement with Low Income People Involvement of Nipissing for 2023 Property Tax Hardship Program
• Approved funding for Outreach Security Team Pilot Proposal via Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting addresses three items: a request for quotation for the Waterfront Garden for the Canada 150 Project, the 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements, and a Cassellholme Transition Business Case Analysis. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee and General Government Committee will consider recommendations on these items. The Community Services Committee has no items to address. An in-camera correspondence item is also listed.

• Request for Quotation 2023-30 Waterfront Garden for Canada 150 Project (IO 2023-03)
• 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements (GG 2023-12)
• Cassellholme Transition Business Case Analysis (GG 2023-07)
• In-camera correspondence re negotiations (CORP-2023-098)

The Special Committee directed three reports to be brought forward to Council. These included items regarding the Waterfront Garden for Canada 150 Project, 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements, and the Cassellholme Transition Business Case Analysis.

• Directed IO 2023-03 (Waterfront Garden for Canada 150 Project) to Council
• Directed GG 2023-12 (2022 Consolidated Financial Statements) to Council
• Directed GG 2023-07 (Cassellholme Transition Business Case Analysis) to Council
• Adjourned in-camera at 6:19 p.m. for negotiation discussions (Carried)
• Reconvened from in-camera session at 6:36 p.m. (Carried)

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

The Long Term Financial Plan Committee is meeting to review the city's asset management plan and long-term capital funding presentation, followed by a discussion on next steps. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from June 26, 2023, and an in-camera correspondence item. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Asset Management Plan Presentation
• Long Term Capital Funding Presentation
• Discussion re: Next Steps
• Adoption of Minutes - June 26, 2023
• In-Camera Correspondence

The committee approved the minutes from the June 26, 2023, meeting. Members discussed several financial topics, including life cycle reserves and the allocation policy, but no formal decisions were recorded for those items.

• Approved minutes of the June 26, 2023 meeting

Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The Community Safety and Well-Being Ad Hoc Committee will review its own terms of reference and a community safety plan report from staff. Members will also receive updates on police mobile services and waterfront security, and plan a community session. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or binding decisions listed.

• Review of Terms of Reference of Community Safety and Well-Being Ad Hoc Committee
• Review of Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (report from Brent Kalinowski)
• Police Services Mobile Update
• Waterfront Security Update
• Community Session Planning

Long Term Financial Plan Committee

The Long Term Financial Plan Committee is meeting to review a 2023 policy package and the 2022 Asset Management Plan. The committee will prioritize which policies to review and discuss ideas for further investigation and modeling. No binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a working session.

• Review of 2023 Policy Review Package
• Review of Asset Management Plan 2022 Final
• Process overview by Chair Horsfield
• Policy package priority determination
• Chief Financial Officer to provide policy overview

The committee met to review the committee process and discuss several financial and management policies. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council is meeting to decide on several items including rezoning applications, infrastructure contracts, and a fence variance appeal. The agenda also includes appointments, financial statements, and a noise by-law exemption for a Pride event.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 1430 Henry Street (Chris Derochie and Christine Misch)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 725 Lakeshore Drive (Josee and Paul Sache)
• Request for Tender 2023-27 for Lamorie Street Bridge Rehabilitation Construction
• Request for Tender 2023-39 for Hammond Street and Third Avenue East Bridge Removal
• Fence variance appeal by Dr. Donald Stemp

Council awarded several infrastructure and service contracts, including bridge work and software. They also approved a noise by-law exemption for the North Bay Pride Beach Party and processed zoning and holding zone removals.

• Approved $1,070,549.40 contract to KB Civil Constructors Inc. for Lamorie Street bridge rehabilitation
• Approved $753,150.01 contract to Canor Construction Inc. for Hammond Street and Third Avenue East bridge removal
• Approved $320,152.50 contract to Miller Paving Limited for rural road surface treatment
• Approved $248,856.00 contract to Canor Construction Inc. for Waterfront Garden Canada Day 150 Project
• Approved $198,000.00 contract to KPMG LLP for an organizational review
• Approved $157,000.00 contract to Softchoice Canada Inc. for email security software
• Granted Noise By-Law exemption to North Bay Pride Beach Party for July 22-23, 2023
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-54 to remove holding zone symbol at 483 Chippewa Street West

Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will hold a public meeting to consider user fees for on-street parking on Second Avenue West. The Community Services Committee has no items to address. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee will discuss a waste diversion strategy.

• Public meeting on proposed user fees for Second Avenue West parking (GG 2023-11)
• Report from Ron Melnyk dated May 1, 2023 on on-street parking user fees
• Infrastructure and Operations Committee to discuss waste diversion strategy (IO 2023-02)
• Report from Victoria Thomas dated May 23, 2023 on waste diversion strategy

The General Government and Infrastructure and Operations committees reviewed two reports. Both items were directed to be brought forward to Council for further action.

• Directed report GG 2023-11 regarding On-Street Parking User Fees - Second Ave W to be brought forward to Council
• Directed report IO 2023-02 regarding Waste Diversion Strategy to be brought forward to Council

Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

This is the first meeting of the Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee, with a largely procedural agenda. The committee will appoint a chair and vice-chair, discuss items for the next meeting, and set the next meeting date. No substantive decisions or reports are listed.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of items for next meeting
• Setting next meeting date

The committee appointed Councillor Gardiner as Chair and Councillor Mitchell as Vice-Chair. Members identified several topics for future discussion, including the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and local safety concerns. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Councillor Gardiner as Chair
• Appointed Councillor Mitchell as Vice-Chair

Council Meeting

Council will consider several items including an official plan and zoning amendment for 0 Cedar Heights Road, a waste diversion strategy, and requests for proposals for three tandem snow plow trucks and a road safety strategy. A public presentation on the privatization of hospital services is also scheduled. The meeting includes motions on casual wear months and rescinding Bill 60 regarding private-for-profit hospitals.

• Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment by Milford Development Limited for 0 Cedar Heights Road
• Request for Proposal 2023-35 for three tandem snow plow trucks
• Request for Proposal 2023-28 for a road safety strategy
• Holding zone removal requests for Sugarbush Subdivision (Tower Drive, Sugarbush Street) and Ashgrove Subdivision (Carmichael Drive)
• Public presentation by Henri Giroux, North Bay and District Health Coalition, on privatization of hospital services

City Council awarded several service contracts, including snow plow trucks and a road safety strategy. The council also approved zoning changes for Cedar Heights Road and passed a resolution urging the provincial government to rescind Bill 60.

• Approved $1,198,206.70 contract to Freightliner North Bay for three tandem snow plow trucks
• Approved $1,512,558.00 contract to Intact Public Entities Inc. and Kennedy Insurance Brokers Inc. for 5-year insurance (8-1)
• Approved $166,610.00 contract to CIMA Canada Inc. for a road safety strategy
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 0 Cedar Heights Road to change designation from General Industry to Residential
• Passed resolution encouraging provincial government to rescind Bill 60 regarding private-for-profit hospitals (6-3)
• Approved removal of Holding (H) Zone symbols for Sugarbush Subdivision and Ashgrove Subdivision
• Appointed Councillor Horsfield as Chair of the Long-Term Financial Plan Committee
• Referred Waste Diversion Strategy report to the Infrastructure and Operations Committee

Committee Meeting

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Special Committee Meeting

This is a special committee meeting of the General Government, Community Services, and Infrastructure and Operations committees. The only listed item is in-camera correspondence regarding a position, plan, or instruction for municipal negotiations. No other items are scheduled for discussion.

• In-camera correspondence on negotiations strategy

The meeting record contains no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees had no items to be addressed.

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider a rezoning and official plan amendment for 0 Cedar Heights Road, proposed by Milford Development Limited. The General Government Committee will discuss a motion regarding Castle Arms. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee has no items to address.

• Public meeting for proposed official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment at 0 Cedar Heights Road
• Draft recommendation on rezoning for 0 Cedar Heights Rd (CS 2023-04)
• Castle Arms motion to be discussed by General Government Committee (GG 2023-08)

The Community Services Committee directed that a report regarding a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 0 Cedar Heights Road be brought forward to Council. No public presentations were made during the meeting. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee addressed no items.

• Directed Committee Report for 0 Cedar Heights Road rezoning to be brought to Council
• Item GG 2023-08 regarding Castle Arms motion to remain on Committee

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including a housing action plan, a tender for the 2023 asphalt resurfacing program, and a user fee meeting for paid parking on Second Avenue West. Council will also review the 2022 year-end financial report, several all-way stop requests, and a subdivision extension request. The agenda includes multiple by-laws for consideration, including a consultation by-law for development applications and a subdivision agreement for Larocque Road.

• Housing Action Plan 2023 report
• Request for Tender 2023-25 for 2023 Asphalt Resurfacing Program
• User fees meeting for paid permit parking on Second Avenue West
• 2022 General Year-End Financial Report
• By-Law No. 2023-52 to authorize subdivision agreement with Jacques Mantha at 670 Larocque Road

Council approved several major infrastructure contracts, including asphalt resurfacing and the construction of an all-wheel park. The city also adopted a Housing Action Plan and established a Long-Term Financial Plan Committee.

• Approved $4,560,750.00 contract to Pioneer Construction Inc. for 2023 Asphalt Resurfacing Program
• Approved up to $1,600,000.00 contract to New Line Skateparks Inc. for all-wheel park design and construction
• Authorized agreement with Kiwanis Club of Nipissing for $100,000 contribution to All Wheel Park
• Approved the Housing Action Plan and directed staff to apply for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund
• Established a Long-Term Financial Plan Committee chaired by Councillor Horsfield
• Approved all-way stop control at Massey Drive and Blair Street, and Mountainview Drive and Wickstead Avenue
• Approved 17 applications for tax reduction, cancellation, or refund per MPAC recommendations
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-33 for special charges in Business Improvement Areas

Committee Meeting

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Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider setting the 2023 tax ratios and tax rates, which will determine property tax levies for the year. The agenda also includes several correspondence items, such as proclamations for Armed Forces Appreciation Day and Canada Day, a noise by-law exemption for the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre, and a report on the McKeown Avenue Reconstruction project. Two motions are scheduled: one on bail reform and one on food insecurity. The meeting also includes a confidential report on potential disposition of land.

• By-Law No. 2023-45 to set 2023 tax ratios for prescribed property classes
• By-Law No. 2023-46 to set 2023 tax rates and levy taxes for 2023
• Noise by-law exemption for North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (IO-2023-007)
• McKeown Avenue Reconstruction - increased scope and additional EA/design costs (IO 2023-03)
• Motions on bail reform and food insecurity

City Council passed by-laws to establish 2023 tax rates and property class ratios. The council also approved a $30,000 contract increase for the McKeown Avenue Reconstruction project and passed resolutions regarding bail reform and food insecurity.

• Passed By-Law No. 2023-45 and 2023-46 to set 2023 tax ratios and rates
• Approved $30,000 contract increase for R. V. Anderson Associates Limited (McKeown Avenue Reconstruction)
• Approved exclusive land use for 2023 Armed Forces Appreciation Day (June 7)
• Approved Canada Day 2023 event permissions and Noise By-Law exemption
• Granted Noise By-Law exemption to North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre for June 10-11 event
• Approved Terms of Reference for Community Safety and Well-Being Ad Hoc Committee
• Passed resolution requesting Federal Government legislative changes to bail reform
• Passed resolution calling on Province of Ontario to reduce food insecurity (7-1)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of North Bay City Council with a largely procedural agenda. The only substantive item listed is a confidential report from Wanda Trottier dated April 28, 2023, regarding a personnel matter, to be discussed in-camera. The meeting also includes a confirmatory by-law (No. 2023-49) to confirm council's proceedings.

• Confidential report re Personnel Matter (in-camera)
• By-Law No. 2023-49 (Confirmatory By-Law Sp.)

City Council appointed John Severino as Chief Administrative Officer effective May 2, 2023. Council passed two by-laws to confirm the appointment and authorize the execution of an employment agreement.

• Appointed John Severino as Chief Administrative Officer effective May 2, 2023 (Carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-44 to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer and repeal By-Law No. 2023-15 (Carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-50 to authorize the execution of an Employment Agreement with John Severino (Carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-49 to confirm proceedings of the May 2, 2023 Special Meeting (Carried)

Committee Meeting

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Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to review several reports, including the 2023 tax policy, year-end capital and water/wastewater reports, and a proposed telecommunication tower at 600 Chippewa Street West. They will also consider a request for expressions of interest for baseball field safety netting. The agenda includes standard items like minutes, by-laws, and in-camera items.

• 2023 Tax Policy Review (CORP 2023-67)
• Proposed telecommunication tower at 600 Chippewa Street West (CSBU 2023-30)
• Request for Expression of Interest 2023-12 for baseball field safety netting (CORP 2023-65)
• Capital Variance Report as at December 31, 2022 (CORP 2023-60)
• 2022 Water and Wastewater Year-End (CORP 2023-49)

City Council approved a $129,975 contract for baseball field safety netting and authorized a telecommunication tower at 600 Chippewa Street West. The council also adopted the 2023 Tax Policy Review recommendations and approved several financial reports and reserve transfers.

• Approved $129,975 (plus HST) contract to Sport Systems Canada Inc. for baseball field safety netting
• Authorized Statement of Concurrence for a 30m telecommunication tower at 600 Chippewa Street West
• Adopted 2023 Tax Policy Review recommendations
• Authorized reserve transfers and budget adjustments for Capital Variance Report as at December 31, 2022
• Authorized 2022 water and wastewater reserve transfers
• Denied motion to refer Report CORP 2023-61 to the General Government Committee
• Adopted public meeting minutes from April 11, 2023

Council Education Session

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Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several items, including proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments to allow additional residential dwelling units, a tender for Fire Station No. 1 roof replacement, and an update on development charges related to Bill 23. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and a confirmatory by-law.

• By-Law 2023-39: Official Plan Amendment No. 31 for Additional Dwelling Units
• By-Law 2023-40: Zoning By-Law amendment for Additional Dwelling Unit Policies
• By-Law 2023-41: Deeming By-law for 7 Kenreta Drive
• Request for Tender 2023-11: Fire Station No. 1 Roof Replacement
• Development Charges - Bill 23 Update

City Council passed an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-Law Amendment to permit and regulate additional residential dwelling units. Council also awarded a roof replacement contract for Fire Station No. 1 and directed staff to complete a development charges background study.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments for Additional Residential Dwelling Units
• Awarded $282,100.00 (plus HST) contract to Blanchfield Roofing Company Limited for Fire Station #1 roof replacement
• Directed staff to complete a Background Study for Development Charges prior to October 10, 2024
• Passed By-Law No 2023-41 regarding lot designation at 7 Kenreta Drive
• Appointed Councillor Gary Gardiner to the Municipal Heritage Committee until November 14, 2026
• Accepted resignation of Councillor Sara Inch from the Municipal Heritage Committee

Committee Meeting

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Council Meeting

Council will consider several tenders and agreements, including a $1.5M Main Street reconstruction tender, wastewater treatment plant structural repairs, and a Rotary playground funding agreement. They will also vote on closing parts of Flannery and Robert street road allowances and authorizing a Safe Restart transit funding agreement.

• Request for Tender 2023-02, Main Street Reconstruction
• Request for Tender 2023-01, Wastewater Treatment Plant Structural Repairs
• Funding Contribution Agreement for Rotary Playground
• Transfer Payment Agreement for Safe Restart Agreement Phase 4 Funding for Municipal Transit
• By-Law No. 2023-34 to close parts of Flannery Street and Robert Street road allowances

City Council awarded several construction contracts, including major works for Main Street and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The council also approved funding agreements for the Rotary Playground and municipal transit, and passed by-laws regarding road allowances.

• Approved $8,850,335.64 contract to MCA Contracting Ltd. for Main Street reconstruction
• Approved $1,438,239.95 contract to Dominion Construction Ltd. for Wastewater Treatment Plant repairs
• Approved $1,209,726.00 contract to Kenalex Construction Company Limited for Rotary Playground
• Authorized $110,000.00 contribution agreement with Rotary Clubs for the Rotary Playground
• Authorized Transfer Payment Agreement for Safe Restart Agreement Phase 4 Funding for Municipal Transit
• Approved appointment of Dayna Greco as alternate board member for Downtown Improvement Area Board
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-34 to close and convey parts of Flannery Street and Robert Street road allowances
• Endorsed Councillor Vrebosch’s nomination to the OSUM Executive Committee

Council Education Session

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Council met for an education session to discuss council indemnification and procurement. No substantive motions or policy decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 p.m. (Carried)

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments that would permit additional residential dwelling units. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee and General Government Committee have no items to address.

• Public hearing on Additional Residential Units (CS 2023-03)
• Proposed Official Plan amendment to allow additional dwelling units
• Proposed Zoning By-law amendment for additional dwelling units
• Report from Adam Curran dated February 13, 2023

The Community Services Committee held a public meeting regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for Additional Residential Dwelling Units. No public presentations were made. The committee directed that the report be brought forward to Council.

• Directed Community Services Committee Report CS 2023-03 regarding Additional Residential Dwelling Units to be brought forward to Council

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several committee reports on the 2023 operating and capital budgets, including allocations for DNSSAB, the Health Unit, and a hardship program. Council will also vote on by-laws, including a pigeon feeding prohibition and a pre-servicing agreement for Sherwood Forest Subdivision Phase 2. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and a motion supporting Private Bill 5.

• 2023 Operating Budget reports (GGCR 2023-06 to 2023-10)
• 2023 Capital Budget report (GGCR 2023-11)
• By-Law 2023-31 to prohibit pigeon feeding
• By-Law 2023-32 authorizing Sherwood Forest pre-servicing agreement
• By-Law 2023-35 authorizing 2023 capital budget expenditures

Council adopted the 2023 Operating Budget and Capital Budgets, including a $105.7M tax levy. The city also approved several service levies and a contract for sidewalk construction. Additionally, a by-law was passed prohibiting the feeding of pigeons.

• Approved 2023 Gross Operating Expenses of $137,631,171 and Tax Levy of $105,765,198
• Approved $13,634,364 levy for District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board
• Approved $1,638,765 levy for North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
• Approved $100,000 for the 2023 Hardship Program
• Adopted 2023 General Capital Budget ($30,235,865) and Water/Wastewater Capital Budget ($13,816,168)
• Awarded $2,497,948.88 contract to Pioneer Construction Inc. for sidewalks and stormwater improvements
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-31 to prohibit the feeding of pigeons
• Endorsed the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act (Bill 5)

Committee Meeting

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Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will review the proposed 2023 operating budget and the 2023 capital budget with a 2024-2032 forecast. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations Committees have no items to address. The meeting is a special session of Council focused on budget deliberations.

• 2023 General Operating Budget (GG 2023-09)
• 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Forecast Plan (GG 2023-10)

The Special Committee provided direction to move the 2023 General Operating Budget, the 2023 General Capital Budget, and the 2023 Water and Wastewater Capital Budget forward to Council. The Community and Recreation Centre project is paused pending further Council direction on the construction contract and special debt.

• Directed 2023 Operating Budget (excluding DNSSAB, Health Unit, and Hardship Program) to be brought to Council
• Directed 2023 Hardship Program report to be brought to Council
• Directed City's share of DNSSAB 2023 Operating Budget (excluding Healthy Community’s Fund) to be brought to Council
• Directed City's share of DNSSAB 2023 Healthy Community’s Fund to be brought to Council
• Directed City's share of Health Unit 2023 Operating Budget to be brought to Council
• Directed 2023 General Capital Budget and 2023 Water and Wastewater Capital Budget to be brought to Council
• Paused Project No. 3711RF (Community and Recreation Centre) until Council provides direction on construction contract and special debt
• Directed staff to prepare financing plan for Community Centre including $1,000,000.00 from 2022 OLG Revenues

Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will review draft recommendations for the 2023 operating budget and the 2023 capital budget with a 2024-2032 forecast. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items to address. The meeting is scheduled for March 2, 2023, at City Hall.

• 2023 General Operating Budget (GG 2023-09)
• 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Forecast Plan (GG 2023-10)

The committee reviewed reports regarding the 2023 General Operating Budget and the 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Forecast Plan. No final decisions were made, and both items remain on the committee for further consideration.

• Direction given for 2023 General Operating Budget (GG 2023-09) to remain on Committee
• Direction given for 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Forecast Plan (GG 2023-10) to remain on Committee

Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will review the 2023 operating budget and the 2023 capital budget with a 2024-2032 capital forecast. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items to address.

• 2023 General Operating Budget (GG 2023-09)
• 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Forecast Plan (GG 2023-10)

The Special Committee reviewed several service level changes for the 2023 General Operating Budget. Most proposed changes, including transit fare increases and parking rate hikes, were defeated. Council also voted not to support the budget request from Near North Palliative Care.

• Budget request from Near North Palliative Care not supported (Carried)
• Elimination of 50% Discount for DIA Residents defeated
• Hourly Parking Rates Increase defeated
• Permit Parking Program for Second Avenue approved for 2023 Budget
• Pilot Permit Parking Program for Marina Slip Tenants defeated
• Roads Department Utility Tractor Operator approved for 2023 Budget
• Transit Fare Increase defeated
• Extending Transit Service on Main Street West approved for 2023 Budget

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit additional residential dwelling units (ADUs). The agenda also includes public presentations, approval of minutes, and a series of procurement and administrative items. A confidential report on labour relations will be discussed in-camera.

• Additional Residential Dwelling Units - Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments (CSBU 2023-23)
• 2023 Budget of the Board of Management for the Downtown Improvement Area (CORP 2023-37)
• By-Law 2023-27 to amend Noise By-Law 2014-53
• Request for Quote 2023-06 for Supplying, Treating and Stockpiling Screened Sand (CORP 2023-36)
• Request for Extension to Draft Plan of Subdivision - Ski Ridge Estates Inc. (File No. 48T-17101)

City Council voted to suspend the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy following a confidential labour relations report. The council also approved several service contracts, a downtown improvement budget, and a motion calling on the provincial government to address the homelessness crisis.

• Suspended the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (Carried)
• Approved $181,488.00 budget for Downtown Improvement Area (Carried)
• Approved $216,000.00 contract to InfoTech Research Group for IT services (Carried)
• Approved liquor sales licence request for Gateway City Brewery (Carried)
• Approved subdivision extension for Ski Ridge Estates Inc. to May 28, 2026 (Carried)
• Adopted mandatory consultation for Planning Act applications (Carried)
• Approved contracts for Miller Paving Limited, SNF Canada Ltd., and Priestly Demolition Inc. (Carried)
• Passed motion calling on Provincial Government to commit to ending homelessness (9-0)

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council focuses on the 2023 General Operating Budget and the 2023 Capital Budget with a 2024-2032 capital forecast. The General Government Committee will review draft recommendations and reports from staff. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations Committees have no items to address.

• 2023 General Operating Budget (GG 2023-09) draft recommendation and report
• 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Forecast Plan (GG 2023-10)
• Reports from Laura Boissonneault (Feb 7, 2023) and Blair Grant (Feb 8, 2023)

The Special Committee made several budget adjustments, including the elimination of two staff positions and two financial contingency line items. Council also approved funding for a property tax hardship program using reserve funds.

• Eliminated Paralegal Position from Legal Services
• Eliminated Provincial Offences Collections Clerk Position
• Eliminated $229,294 from Line Item 4401 – Contingency - Financial Expenses Budget (Carried)
• Eliminated $200,000.00 from Line Item 1299 – Other Labour Costs – Financial Expenses Budget (Carried)
• Approved $100,000.00 for the Residential Property Tax Hardship Program from reserves (Carried)

Special Committee Meeting

The General Government Committee will review draft recommendations for the 2023 Operating Budget and the 2023 Capital Budget with a 2024-2032 forecast. The Community Services and Infrastructure and Operations committees have no items to address. The meeting is a special committee session of Council.

• 2023 General Operating Budget (CORP-2023-023)
• 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Forecast Plan (CORP-2023-014)
• Draft recommendations for both budgets

The Community Services Standing Committee reviewed the General Operating Budget. Council denied funding requests for Creative Industries, the Dionne Quints Heritage Board, and OUTLoud North Bay, while approving capital improvements for the Dionne Quints Heritage Board.

• Denied funding request from Creative Industries for Program Co-ordinator
• Denied funding request from Dionne Quints Heritage Board
• Approved funding for Dionne Quints Heritage Board Capital Improvements from Dionne Rehab Reserve
• Denied funding request from OUTLoud North Bay

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to discuss several items, including tendering for the construction of a Multi-Purpose Community and Recreation Centre, an update on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, and proposed official plan and zoning amendments for 500 Marsh Drive. Council will also consider by-laws related to these amendments, a sidewalk patio policy change, and correspondence on a pigeon feeding by-law and noise by-law amendment. A motion regarding Cassellholme funding is also on the agenda.

• Tendering for construction of Multi-Purpose Community and Recreation Centre
• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment for Pioneer Construction Ltd. at 500 Marsh Drive
• By-Law No. 2023-22, 2023-23, 2023-24 related to 500 Marsh Drive (Official Plan Amendment, rezoning, site plan control)
• By-Law No. 2023-25 to amend Sidewalk Patio Policy
• Pigeon Feeding By-Law and Amendment to Noise By-Law No. 2014-53

Council authorized the tendering process for a new community and recreation centre and approved zoning changes for 500 Marsh Drive. The city also enacted a by-law prohibiting the feeding of pigeons and updated its noise control by-law. Additionally, an Ad Hoc Committee was created to address the community health crisis.

• Approved tendering for Multi-Purpose Community and Recreation Centre (6-5)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 500 Marsh Drive
• Authorized by-law to prohibit the feeding of pigeons
• Authorized amendments to Noise Control By-Law 2014-53
• Approved amendments to Sidewalk Patio Policy By-Law 2016-30
• Created Ad Hoc Committee for Community Safety and Well-Being plan
• Appointed Andrew Gustafson and Robert Irvine to Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Appointed Jeff Serran and Ishmael Van Der Rassel to Municipal Heritage Committee

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 500 Marsh Drive, submitted by Greenstone Engineering Ltd. on behalf of Pioneer Construction Ltd. The committee will also receive a supplemental report on the Community and Recreation Centre update. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address.

• Public meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment at 500 Marsh Drive (CS 2023-02)
• Supplemental report on Community and Recreation Centre update (CS 2022-17)
• No items for Infrastructure and Operations Committee
• No items for General Government Committee

The Community Services Committee reviewed a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 500 Marsh Drive. The committee also reviewed a supplemental report regarding the Community and Recreation Centre. Both items were directed to be brought forward to Council.

• Directed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 500 Marsh Drive to be brought forward to Council
• Directed Supplemental Report re: Community and Recreation Centre Update to be brought forward to Council

Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will consider a draft recommendation and staff report on updating the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The Infrastructure and Operations and General Government committees have no items to address. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Update (CS 2023-01) with draft recommendation and staff report

The Community Services Committee reviewed a report regarding the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Update. The committee directed that the report be brought forward to Council. No items were addressed by the Infrastructure and Operations or General Government Committees.

• Directed Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Update report (CS 2023-01) to be brought forward to Council

Council Meeting

North Bay City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including public presentations on creative industries, Outloud North Bay operating costs, and palliative care services. Council will vote on nine by-laws covering user fees for city departments and fire services, waste management, parking, temporary borrowing, building permits, and a holding zone removal. Several land-related items are on the agenda, including a proposed road closure on Flannery Street, a laneway closure at 230 Third Avenue East, a condominium plan at 537 Ann Street, and a draft plan of subdivision on Pearce Street. The meeting also includes motions on Cassellholme, the ward system, a water portal education program, and Castle Arms, plus several confidential items.

• By-Law 2023-02: Authorize user fees for City Departments
• By-Law 2023-03: User fees for Fire and Emergency Services
• By-Law 2023-04: Waste Management By-Law amendment
• Proposed road closure application for Flannery Street
• Final approval of condominium plan at 537 Ann Street

Council passed multiple by-laws regarding user fees, parking, and waste management. The board approved a $84,125.50 antivirus software contract and a pavement patching contract with Miller Paving Limited. Council also initiated reviews into the governance of Castle Arms and the potential implementation of a ward system.

• Approved $84,125.50 antivirus software contract to Softchoice Canada Inc.
• Approved asphalt concrete pavement patching contract to Miller Paving Limited
• Approved road closures at Flannery Street and 230 Third Avenue East
• Authorized Canadore College to hold a fireworks display on February 3, 2023
• Approved a sculpture donation from Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay
• Granted final approval for a 4-unit condominium plan at 537 Ann Street
• Passed by-laws for city and fire department user fees, waste management, and parking
• Appointed Anne S. Taylor to the North Bay Public Library Board

Council Meeting

North Bay Council is meeting to consider several committee reports and by-laws, including the 2023 water and wastewater operating budget and rates, amendments to various user fees, and multiple zoning by-law amendments. The agenda also includes correspondence items such as a proposed official plan and zoning amendment for 500 Marsh Drive, appointments to the Downtown Improvement Area board, and a temporary borrowing by-law. Several confidential reports are scheduled for in-camera discussion.

• 2023 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget and Rates By-Law 2023-17
• Zoning By-Law Amendments: 483 Chippewa Street West, 12 Judge Avenue, McGruthers Road
• User fee amendments for short-term rentals, city departments, fire services, on-street parking, parking lots, and waste management
• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment for 500 Marsh Drive (Pioneer Construction)
• 2023 Temporary Borrowing By-Law

Council approved the 2023 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget and associated user rates. Several zoning by-law amendments were passed, and various municipal user fees were updated. The city also authorized preliminary capital funding allotments for 2023.

• Approved 2023 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget of $24,980,340
• Approved 2023 Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates effective January 1, 2023
• Approved rezoning of 483 Chippewa Street West from R3 to R6 Sp.H
• Approved rezoning of 12 Judge Avenue from R3 to RM1 Sp.
• Approved rezoning of McGruthers Road (unaddressed) from RME to Rural (A)
• Approved spending up to $13,466,164 for 2023 General Capital Budget preliminary allotment
• Approved spending up to $6,443,724 for 2023 Water and Wastewater Capital Budget preliminary allotment
• Authorized amendments to user fees for City Departments, Fire and Emergency Services, on-street parking, municipal lots, and waste management

Council Education Session

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Council participated in a Planning 101 Education Session. No substantive decisions or policy changes were recorded during this meeting.

• Adjourned the education session at 5:55 p.m. (Carried)

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council will hold public meetings to consider several zoning by-law amendments and to set 2023 user fees for water and wastewater, parking, waste management, and various city departments and fire services. The agenda includes three zoning amendment applications for properties on Chippewa Street West, Judge Avenue, and McGruthers Road, as well as proposed fee schedules for many city services.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 483 Chippewa Street West (CSBU-2023-004)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 12 Judge Avenue (CSBU-2023-002)
• Zoning by-law amendment for McGruthers Road (unaddressed) (CSBU-2023-003)
• 2023 water and wastewater calculated rates (GG 2023-01)
• User fees for city departments and fire services, including building, parks, transit, and marina (GG 2023-02)

The Special Committee reviewed several rezoning applications and proposed updates to city user fees and water rates. All items discussed were directed to be brought forward to Council for further action.

• Directed rezoning report for 483 Chippewa St. W. to Council
• Directed rezoning report for 12 Judge Avenue to Council
• Directed rezoning report for McGruthers Road to Council
• Directed City Departments and Fire Services user fees report to Council
• Directed on-street parking user fees report to Council
• Directed municipal parking lot user fees report to Council
• Directed waste management user fees report to Council
• Directed 2023 water and wastewater calculated rates report to Council

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council is reviewing the 2023 operating budget for water and wastewater services, including proposed rates. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee will consider the 2023 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget, while the General Government Committee will review preliminary calculated rates. The Community Services Committee has no items to address.

• 2023 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget (RTC CORP 2023-012)
• 2023 Preliminary Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates (RTC CORP-2023-009)
• Appendix A: Calculated Rates and Appendix B: Sample Invoice
• Draft recommendations for both budget and rates

The Infrastructure and Operations Committee directed that the 2023 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget report be brought to Council. The General Government Committee kept the 2023 Preliminary Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates on the committee for a public meeting.

• Directed 2023 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget report to be brought to Council
• Kept 2023 Preliminary Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates on Committee for Public Meeting

Special Council Meeting

This is a special, 30-minute meeting of North Bay City Council. The agenda is largely procedural, covering declarations of interest, minutes, and a confirmatory by-law. Two confidential items are listed for in-camera discussion: one involving solicitor-client privilege and another about personal matters of an identifiable individual, likely a municipal employee.

• Confidential report from Peter Leckie re solicitor-client privilege (CSBU-2023-011)
• Confidential report from Wanda Trottier re personal matters about an identifiable individual
• By-Law No. 2023-10 (Confirmatory By-Law)

City Council appointed an interim Chief Administrative Officer and approved a subdivision pre-servicing agreement for the Laurentian Heights Subdivision - Phase IV. Both actions were finalized through the passing of respective by-laws.

• Appointed John Severino as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (Carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-15 to appoint Interim CAO and repeal By-Law 2019-39 (Carried)
• Approved Pre-Servicing Agreement for Phase 4 - 21 Lots – Kenreta Drive with mediation/arbitration clause for sanitary sewer costs (Carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2023-14 to authorize the Subdivision Pre-Servicing Agreement with Laurentian Heights Limited (Carried)

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council will review the proposed 2023 operating budget for water and wastewater services, as well as preliminary calculated rates for those services. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee and the General Government Committee will each consider draft recommendations. The Community Services Committee has no items to address.

• 2023 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget (IO 2023-01)
• 2023 Preliminary Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates (GG 2023-01)
• Appendix A - Calculated Rates and Appendix B - Sample Invoice
• Reports from Laura Boissonneault (Dec 19, 2022) and Margaret Karpenko (Dec 15, 2022)

Special Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting of North Bay City Council will review the 2023 operating budget for water and wastewater, including proposed calculated rates. The Infrastructure and Operations Committee and the General Government Committee will consider draft recommendations. The Community Services Committee has no items to address.

• 2023 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget (CORP-2023-012)
• 2023 Preliminary Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates (CORP-2023-009)
• Draft recommendation on 2023 Operating Budget (IO 2023-01)
• Draft recommendation on 2023 Calculated Rates (GG 2023-01)

The committee reviewed the 2023 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget and preliminary calculated rates. Both items were directed to remain on their respective committees for further consideration.

• Directed 2023 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget (IO 2023-01) to remain on Committee
• Directed 2023 Preliminary Water and Wastewater Calculated Rates (GG 2023-01) to remain on Committee