Regular Meeting of Council

That the following Minutes of the Council of the City of Kenora be adopted as circulated:- February 18, 2025 - Regular Council

That Council directs Administration to proceed with the procurement of a contract to replace and construct a new roof for the Keewatin Library Building; and further That Council authorizes Administration to apply to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) under its Rural Enhancement Funding Stream for the purpose of obtaining funding in the amount of $375,000 to offset the costs of this project; and further That Administration allocates $125,000.00 for the project to be funded from the City’s Contingency Reserve; and further That Council approves any cost overruns associated with this project.

That Council directs Administration to proceed with the procurement of a contract to replace and construct a new roof for the Keewatin Library Building; and further That the City proceed with the repairs to the Keewatin Library roof by financing the project using City reserves.

That Council of the City of Kenora hereby supports Mayor Poirier for the position of Director on the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association Board of Directors; and further That Council hereby delegates Andrew Poirier as the designated voting member for the City of Kenora at the Conference and Annual General Meeting April 23, 24, 25, 2025.

That Council hereby mutually appoints with the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, Andrew Poirier, to the District of Kenora Homes for the Aged Board of Management to represent Area 1, Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls-Kenora for a term no later than November 14, 2026.

That Council hereby appoints Andrew Bezarevic to the Sustainability Advisory Committee for a term at the pleasure of Council no later than November 14, 2026.

That Council hereby approves the City of Kenora’s 2025-2027 Municipal Operating Budget as reviewed and amended; and further That in accordance with Notice By-law Number 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to formally adopt the 2025 Municipal Operating Budget at the March 18, 2025, Council Meeting; and further That Council authorizes City Administration to proceed with the implementation of all budget related decisions in accordance with those reflected within the amended budgets; and further That Council gives three readings to a By-law to adopt the 2025 Municipal Operating Budget. For (4) R. Bernie, G. Chaze, L. Koch, and K. Van Belleghem Against (3) B. Manson, L. Moncrief, and A. Poirier

That Council hereby adopts the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for the City of Kenora; and further That Council directs Administration to request support from community organizations and partners demonstrating their commitment to the success of the plan.

That Council hereby approves a Zoning By-law Amendment #D14-25-02 which is intended to align barrier-free parking space requirements within the City of Kenora with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); and further That Council gives three readings to a by-law for this purpose.

That Council directs Administration to incorporate Option 1 – Alternative Rate Structure with Phase-in into the City’s draft 2025-2034 Drinking Water and Wastewater Long-term Financial Plan being developed by Watson and Associates Economists, which will come forward to Council in Q2 2025 for consideration. For (5) R. Bernie, G. Chaze, L. Koch, L. Moncrief, and K. Van Belleghem Against (2) B. Manson, and A. Poirier

That Council hereby adopts an amended Terms of Reference for the Sustainability Advisory Committee; and further That bylaw number 159-2023 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings are given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council hereby receives mandatory reporting information for contracts awarded to vendors without competition, single or sole sourced, for reasons specific to the situation in accordance with Procurement Policy #AF-1-1.

That Council hereby receives the 2024 management review meeting minutes of the City’s Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) as information; and further That in accordance with Element 20–Management Review of the Standard, Council is hereby presented the mandatory reporting as the owner of the Drinking Water System; and further That Council hereby receives the mandatory report to satisfy the requirements of Element 20 of the DWQMS.

That Council hereby receives the 2024 Kenora Drinking Water System Annual Report for the period January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

That the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute the following agreements on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora: Parkwest Projects Ltd. – MCSC Rink Slab Replacement Welch Consulting Inc. – Housing Needs Assessment Flower Central – 2025 Garden and Shrub contract New Systems Janitorial – public outdoor washroom contract Rite Way Decorators – Line Painting contract Sierra Construction – demolition of 15 Scramble Avenue Show and Tell Agency – Economic Investment study Site Plan control-WaasegiizhigNanaandawe’iyewigamig site dev Kenora Nordic & Biathlon Club – Mount Evergreen property Minister of Solicitor General - Children at Risk of Exploitation funding That three readings be given to bylaws for this purpose.

That three readings be given to a bylaw to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kenora and P & S Gauthier Enterprises Inc. for the provision of a lease of land only at 821 Lakeview Drive, and the right to utilize the demised land for the terms and conditions within the Agreement for the purpose of operations of a Dairy Queen ice cream stand in Norman Park, as an ancillary use, with no intended expansion of right; and further That the Mayor & Clerk be authorized to execute this agreement.

That By-law numbers 16-2025 and 18-2025 to 33-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

That By-law number 17-2025 (2025 operating budget) 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 8:06 p.m. to discuss items pertaining to the following:- -Labour Relations (1 matter-Bargaining update) -Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual (2 matters-CAO Performance review & CSWB appointments) -Educating & Training Members of Council (1 matter-CAO update)

That Council returns from closed session with the following reports: - Council received a bargaining update with CUPE Local 191 - Council received an update from the CAO and the CAO performance review was conducted by Council - Council discussed the Crime Prevention & Community Safety Committee appointments ; and further That this meeting be hereby adjourned at 9:55 p.m.

March 18, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes 4 That Council directs Administration to proceed with the procurement of a contract to replace and construct a new roof for the Keewatin Library Building; and further That Council authorizes Administration to apply to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) under its Rural Enhancement Funding Stream for the purpose of obtaining funding in the amount of $375,000 to offset the costs of this project; and further That Administration allocates $125,000.00 for the project to be funded from the City’s Contingency Reserve; and further That Council approves any cost overruns associated with this project.

March 18, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes 5 That Council of the City of Kenora hereby supports Mayor Poirier for the position of Director on the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association Board of Directors; and further That Council hereby delegates Andrew Poirier as the designated voting member for the City of Kenora at the Conference and Annual General Meeting April 23, 24, 25, 2025.

March 18, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes 10 That Council hereby receives mandatory reporting information for contracts awarded to vendors without competition, single or sole sourced, for reasons specific to the situation in accordance with Procurement Policy #AF-1-1.

March 18, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes 11 That the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute the following agreements on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora:  Parkwest Projects Ltd. – MCSC Rink Slab Replacement  Welch Consulting Inc. – Housing Needs Assessment  Flower Central – 2025 Garden and Shrub contract  New Systems Janitorial – public outdoor washroom contract  Rite Way Decorators – Line Painting contract  Sierra Construction – demolition of 15 Scramble Avenue  Show and Tell Agency – Economic Investment study  Site Plan control-WaasegiizhigNanaandawe’iyewigamig site dev  Kenora Nordic & Biathlon Club – Mount Evergreen property  Minister of Solicitor General - Children at Risk of Exploitation funding That three readings be given to bylaws for this purpose.