Regular Meeting of Council

That the following Minutes of the Council of the City of Kenora be adopted as circulated:- December 17, 2024 Regular Council

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated January 22, 2025 be hereby adopted as recommended.

the Kenora District Services Board provides supports and services to seniors, single non-elderly and families across the District of Kenora both within and outside of municipal boundaries; and Whereas the Kenora District Services Board uses the unweighted property assessments as determined by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to determine the Net Local Levy for the District of Kenora municipalities and territories without municipal organizations; and Whereas the Kenora District Services Board, Municipalities and Territories without Municipal Organization wish to ensure the sustainability and stability of the District Services Board’s Net Local Levy; Therefore, Be It Resolved That the Council of the City of Kenora hereby supports the Kenora District Services Board continuing to use the unweighted property assessment methodology for the Net Local Levy calculations as has been done since the creation of the District Services Board; and further That the Kenora District Services Board set the Territories without Municipal Organization (TWOMO) at a minimum of 46.15% of the Total Net Local Levy moving forward.

That Council hereby adopts an amended Procedural Bylaw, governing the proceedings of the Council of the City of Kenora; and further That in accordance with By-law Number 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend their procedural bylaw at the January 22, 2025, meeting; and further That bylaw number 138-2023 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves the Drinking Water Quality Management System Commitment and Endorsement; and further That the Mayor be hereby authorized to endorse the document on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora.

That Council hereby approves the removal of the Holding “[h]” provision from a portion of Lot 15 Plan 23M-974, for which a Record of Site Condition has been completed, to allow for use of the land in accordance with the “R3” Residential – Third Density Zone; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council adopts a new Schedule of Rates for the Lake of the Woods Cemetery effective January 1, 2025; and further That By-law Number 166-2024 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a by-law for this purpose.

Municipalities provide the services that Ontarians rely on every day however the current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are damaging Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; and Whereas nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year; and Whereas municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; and Whereas unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; and Whereas municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises; and Whereas inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; and Whereas property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need; and Whereas the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities as strong and sustainable municipalities mean safe, healthy, affordable and prosperous communities through investments in what Ontarians care about most such as housing, healthcare, cost of living and public safety; and Whereas municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of colla

That By-law numbers 1-2025 to 6-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

That pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, authorization for Council to move into a Closed Session at 5:16 p.m. to discuss items pertaining to the following:- - Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual (1 matter-Crime Prevention & Community Well Being Advisory Committee Appointments) - Educating & Training Members of Council (2 matters-Development & Mayor update) - A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization (1 matter-Development request) - A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That this meeting be now declared closed at 8:02 p.m.

Whereas the Kenora District Services Board provides supports and services to seniors, single non-elderly and families across the District of Kenora both within and outside of municipal boundaries; and Whereas the Kenora District Services Board uses the unweighted property assessments as determined by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to determine the Net Local Levy for the District of Kenora municipalities and territories without municipal organizations; and Whereas the Kenora District Services Board, Municipalities and Territories without Municipal Organization wish to ensure the sustainability and stability of the District Services Board’s Net Local Levy; Therefore, Be It Resolved That the Council of the City of Kenora hereby supports the Kenora District Services Board continuing to use the unweighted property assessment methodology for the Net Local Levy calculations as has been done since the creation of the District Services Board; and further That the Kenora District Services Board set the Territories without Municipal Organization (TWOMO) at a minimum of 46.15% of the Total Net Local Levy moving forward.

January 22, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes 3 That Council hereby adopts an amended Procedural Bylaw, governing the proceedings of the Council of the City of Kenora; and further That in accordance with By-law Number 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend their procedural bylaw at the January 22, 2025, meeting; and further That bylaw number 138-2023 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

Whereas Municipalities provide the services that Ontarians rely on every day however the current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are damaging Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; and Whereas nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year; and Whereas municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; and Whereas unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; and Whereas municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises; and Whereas inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; and Whereas property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re- distribution programs for those most in need; and January 22, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes 5 Whereas the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities as strong and sustainable municipalities mean safe, healthy, affordable and prosperous communities through investments in what Ontarians care about most such as housing, healthcare, cost of living and public safety; and Whereas municipalities and the