Regular Meeting of Council

That the following Minutes of the Council of the City of Kenora be adopted as circulated:- October 15, 2024 Regular Council

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated November 19, 2024 be hereby adopted as recommended.

That Council hereby accepts the Investment Policy Statement (IPS) for the City of Kenora investments; and further That in accordance with By-law Number 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend the Investment Policy Statement which was passed under Authorizing By-law #47-2020; and further That bylaw number 149-2023 be hereby repealed; and further That Council give three readings to a By-law to amend the IPS.

That Council hereby approves the 2025 Municipal Capital Budget, as presented; and further That Council hereby directs staff to actively proceed with the projects included in the 2025 capital budget in accordance with the provisions of the City procurement bylaw; and further That in accordance with Notice Bylaw 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to adopt the 2025 Municipal Capital Budget at its November 19 th , 2024, Council meeting; and further That Council hereby gives three readings to a bylaw for this purpose. For (4) R. Bernie, L. Koch, K. Van Belleghem, and G. Chaze Against (2) B. Manson, and L. Moncrief Absent (1) A. Poirier

That Council hereby defer motion #4 indefinitely to provide additional time to consider some of the projects within the budget.

That Council hereby approves the City’s 2025-2027 Solid Waste Utility Operating and Capital 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 Solid Waste Operating and Capital Budget including utility user rates at its November 19, 2024, 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 Solid Waste Utility Operating and Capital Budget. For (6) R. Bernie, L. Koch, B. Manson, L. Moncrief, K. Van Belleghem, and G. Chaze Absent (1) A. Poirier

That Council hereby approves the City’s 2025-2027 Water & Wastewater Utility Operating and Capital Budget as reviewed and amended; and further That Council adopts the user rates and fees associated with the adopted budget by amending the Tariff of Fees and Charges bylaw, Schedule “D” – Engineering & Infrastructure – Water & Sewer Rate Charges to include the recommendations of the water rate study being conducted by Watson and Associates Economists; 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 Water & Wastewater Utility Operating and Capital Budget including utility user rates at its November 19, 2024, 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 Water & Wastewater Utility Operating and Capital Budget. That Council gives three readings to adopt an amended Tariff of Fees and Charges, Schedule "D" - Engineering & Infrastructure-Water & Sewer Rate Charges to include the recommendations of the water rate study being conducted by Watson and Associates Economists. For (4) R. Bernie, L. Koch, G. Chaze, and K. Van Belleghem Against (2) B. Manson, and L. Moncrief Absent (1) A. Poirier

That Council hereby amends Policy #CC-7-1, Council Travel & Professional Development Policy; and further That the amended policy forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That bylaw number 126-2011 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That motion #8 be hereby

That Council hereby provides Administration with the direction to undertake the following frontline City services seven days per week as appropriate for the season: Winter (Dec-Apr): Daily ice control, snow removal, litter pick up. Spring (Apr-Jun): Street sweeping, watermain flushing, litter pickup, washroom maintenance, mowing. Summer (Jun-Sep): Parks maintenance, washroom maintenance, mowing. Fall (Oct-Dec): Brushing, pruning, litter pick up; and further, That Council directs Administration to work with CUPE Local 191 to implement these seven day operation services. For (5) R. Bernie, L. Koch, L. Moncrief, K. Van Belleghem, and G. Chaze Against (1) B. Manson Absent (1) A. Poirier

That Council through Notice of Motion directed Administration to review the potential of the installation of a public washroom in Keewatin; and further That Council hereby receives the estimated cost to install a two-stall public washroom, composting or traditional at Keewatin Central Park.

That Council hereby approves the reallocation of up to $15,000 of the $50,000 previously approved by Council for airport enhancements to support costs directly associated with attracting a new carrier which includes costs related to travel, accommodation and meals in support of attracting another carrier; and further That the remaining $35,000 be held in a reserve for up to two (2) years for costs associated with incentives in support of a new carrier; and further That in accordance with Notices Bylaw 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to reallocate previously approved funding for this purpose at its November 19, 2024, meeting; and further That Council give three readings to a by-law for this purpose.

That Council hereby repeals by-law #84-2022, #58-2023 Municipal Capital Facilities By-Law; and further That Council hereby repeals by-law #165-2023, Development Contribution By-law; and further That Council give three readings to a by-law for this purpose.

That By-law number 145-2024 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

That By-law number 146-2024 and 161-2024 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

That By-law number 147-2024 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

That By-law number 152-2024 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

That By-law number 144-2024, 148 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

That this meeting be now declared closed at 6:35 p.m.

November 19, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 11 That Council hereby repeals by-law #84-2022, #58-2023 Municipal Capital Facilities By-Law; and further That Council hereby repeals by-law #165-2023, Development Contribution By-law; and further That Council give three readings to a by-law for this purpose.