Regular Meeting of Council

That the following Minutes of the Council of the City of Kenora be adopted as circulated:- - May 19, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council - May 28, 2026 Special Meeting of Council

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated June 23, 2026 be hereby adopted as recommended.

That Council hereby adopts the City of Kenora 2025 Asset Management Plan as a foundational document for long-term financial planning and infrastructure investment; and further That the recommendations regarding annual tax and rate changes required to eliminate the infrastructure deficit be integrated into future budget deliberations.

That Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to approve the proposed changes under an amended Unanimous Shareholders Agreement (USA) with Synergy North; and further That Council hereby gives three readings to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council hereby authorizes the extension of appointment for John McDougall to the Synergy North Board representing the City of Kenora’s shareholder seat on the Board of Directors to April 30, 2028.

That Council hereby approves a new Municipal Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy #HR-2-12 to establish a clear, consistent, and responsible framework for the use of artificial intelligence for municipal purposes; and further That this Policy forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

Whereas Ontario public health units and agencies provide a vital service to Ontarians that keeps people healthy, out of hospitals and out of the acute care system; and Whereas rural-urban equity in Ontario’s public healthcare delivery is essential for a thriving provincial economy that keeps people at work and contributing; and Whereas Ontario’s public health units & agencies sector has received a mere 1% in its annual budget increase from Queen’s Park since 2018, a sum significantly below inflation and real-world cost increases; and Whereas public health faces steadily increasing demands, such as a 231% increase in respiratory outbreaks supported in Ontario's long-term care homes, hospitals, and retirement homes since 2018, as well as a 637% increase in Infection Prevention & Control complaints follow-ups; and Whereas according to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), municipalities across Ontario spend close to $4 billion on health despite receiving less than $2 billion in provincial grants, and Canada’s Constitution Act 1867 clearly asserts provincial responsibility for health; and Whereas Ontario consistently ranks at the bottom for provincial health spending per capita, at $876 below the average of other provinces using 2022-2023 data; Whereas 60% of Ontario’s hospitals are overwhelmed and in dire operating deficits, yet the Canadian Public Health Association asserts that investment in Ontario public health’s preventative and health promotion initiatives de

That based on the available evidence regarding alcohol availability and alcohol-related harms, Council of the City of Kenora does not support the expansion of alcohol availability through BYOB events; and further That Council hereby approves maintaining the existing Municipal Alcohol policies and prohibits “Bring-Your-Own” alcoholic beverages at outdoor public events within the City of Kenora.

That Council hereby approves an amendment to the Tariff of Fees and Charges bylaw, Schedule “D” – Infrastructure and Operations – Solid Waste; and further That these amended rates come into effect on July 1, 2026, and further; That three readings be given to an amending by-law for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves a utility capital budget amendment in the amount of $2.2 million, funded by debt, to proceed with the design of water and wastewater servicing of 1060 Lakeview Drive, the future site of the All Nations Hospital, Campus of Care, Wiigwaas Longterm Care Facility, surrounding housing and development; and further That in accordance with Notice By-law Number 50-2026, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend its 2026 Utility Capital Budget at its June 23, 2026 meeting; and further That Council gives three readings to a by-law to amend the 2026 Utility Capital Budget for this purpose.

That By-laws 18-2026 and 19-2026 are By-laws to designate the portions of the City of Kenora as Community Improvement Project Areas for the purpose of establishing and implementing a Community Improvement Plan to stimulate revitalization, support housing development, enhance commercial areas, and encourage private investment through a comprehensive set of financial incentive programs; and further That Council gives three readings to a bylaw to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute Community Improvement Plan Agreements on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Kenora for the following programs and with the following proponents, and as outlined in Schedule A: Building and Property Improvement: Ogimaawabiitong Kenora Chiefs Advisory Kenora Bed 'n' Bale Inc. 101 Park Street Inc. Kenora HK Properties Ltd. Murad Pizza Ltd. Ryan and Mona Bartmanovich 227 Second Street South Inc. Mid Canada Amusements Alban's Cathedral Church Regan M. Dearborn Social Work Professional Corporation o/a Dearborn Therapy Schatkowsky Inc. o/a Debbies Greenhouse and Garden Centre Image One Design Inc. Iron Clad Storage Inc. 1000393942 Ontario Inc. o/a Rabbit Lake Store Songbird Baby & Kids Deadhead Developments Ltd. o/a Tall Pines Marina Turtle Island Cloth and Craft Company Multi- Unit Housing: Nowe and Holmes Tax Increment Equivalent Grant: 1000408765 Ontario Inc. o/a Kenora Vet Clinic

That Council hereby approves a Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment for PT ML D428 PCL 12942, City of Kenora, an unaddressed property on the Winnipeg River to permit occupancy of a recreational vehicle on a temporary basis under the following conditions: The seasonal occupancy of a recreational vehicle as temporary accommodation, only in conjunction with the renovation of an existing seasonal cottage and subject to connection with an approved septic system; The temporary permission expires on September 30, 2028, after which the property shall fully comply with Zoning By-law 101-2015; and Continued occupancy of the recreational vehicle following the expiry of the temporary use by-law will require further planning approvals and may be subject to enforcement under the Zoning By-law; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves Application No. D14-26-05 to amend Zoning By-law No. 101-2015, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 444 Rabbit Lake Road which amends the zoning of the subject lands from R1 – Residential First Density Zone and RU – Rural Zone to R3 – Residential Third Density Zone with site-specific provisions; and further That Council adopts the implementing Zoning By-law substantially including site-specific provisions to: permit multiple residential buildings on one lot; permit frontage on a private internal road; permit a driveway width of up to 7.2 metres to accommodate two-way traffic movements and emergency vehicle access; increase the maximum permitted building height for apartment dwellings and multiple-attached dwellings; Require that for any amount by which the building height exceeds the maximum height otherwise permitted in the R3 Zone, the minimum required front yard, interior side yard, and rear yard setbacks shall each be increased by an equivalent amount; and require a minimum 3.0 metre vegetated buffer to be maintained on both sides of the access driveway from Rabbit Lake Road to the interior development area; and further That Council directs that the applicant address all applicable municipal servicing, transportation, traffic, stormwater management, pipeline, landscaping, buffering, and site development requirements through the Site Plan Control process and any required municipal approvals; and further That Council directs that the d

That this Motion be deferred to July 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting.

That council hereby defers this Motion indefinitely.

That Council hereby accepts the premiums for the Corporation’s Municipal insurance Program for 2026 as: Intact Public Entities (IPE) – Comprehensive Municipal Program - $840,217.00, plus all applicable taxes; and further That Council hereby directs Administration to finalize the 2026 Municipal Insurance Program for the Policy Term July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027.

That the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute the following agreement on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora: -Lake of the Woods Electric-phase out protection That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That By-law numbers 88-2026 to 105-2026 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

That By-law number 106-2026 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its 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 6:51 p.m. to discuss items pertaining to the following:- - Education & Training Members of Council (1 matter-CAO update)

That this meeting be hereby adjourned at 7:51 p.m.