Regular Meeting of Council

That the following Minutes of the Council of the City of Kenora be adopted as circulated:- - February 17, 2026 - Regular Council

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated March 24, 2026 be hereby adopted as recommended.

That Council hereby approves an application for a Temporary Use Zoning By-law for the lands municipally known as 88 Jakson Road, legally described as Lot 5, Plan 23M968, City of Kenora; and further That three readings be given to a by-law to permit, on a temporary basis: the storage of a recreational vehicle exceeding the maximum permitted combined length; and the seasonal occupancy of that recreational vehicle solely while a permanent residence is being constructed on the subject property; and further That Council hereby direct that the temporary permissions expire on the dates specified in the by-law, after which the property shall fully comply with Zoning By-law 101-2015.

That Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a License Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kenora and Kenora District Services Board for the purpose of formally developing five (5) parking stalls ancillary to residential use at Benidickson Court; and further That three readings be given to a by-law for this purpose.

That Council approves an amendment to the 2026 Capital Budget in the amount of $85,000, jointly funded by the Recreation Parking Reserve, Parklands Reserve to design improvements to the Norman Park North Parking Lot and Community Club building exterior; and further That in accordance with Notice By-law Number 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend its 2026 Capital Budget at its March 24, 2026 meeting; and further That Council gives three readings to a by-law to amend the 2026 budget for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves the amendment of the Strategic Land Development Reserve Fund and use as presented; and further That in accordance with Notice Bylaw 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend the by-law and use of the reserve fund for the purpose of creating a long-term, sustainable funding source for Municipal Investment that supports development that advances Council priorities in alignment with the Municipal Act and Planning Act; and further That Council gives three readings to a bylaw to establish the reserve fund and set out its purpose, permitted use, funding sources, and governance.

That Council hereby approves an amended Docks Bylaw, including Schedules “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” (and associated maps) to regulate the use of municipal docks, buoys, launching ramps and other City property for boating purposes; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council hereby adopts a new Council Code of Conduct Policy #CC-5-2; and further That Council hereby adopts a new Boards and Committees Code of Conduct Policy #CC-15-2; and further That Policy #CC-5-2 and #CC-15-2 form part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That bylaw number 56-2022 and 57-2022 be hereby repealed.

That Council authorizes an application to the Regional Senior Justice, Ontario Court of Justice, Northwest Region, for an Order approving the set fines for the offences attached as Schedule “A” to this Resolution which establishes set fines for the Sign Bylaw in the City of Kenora.

That By-law numbers 31-2026 to 44-2026 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 5:35 p.m. to discuss items pertaining to the following:- The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

That this meeting be hereby adjourned at 6:48 p.m.