Regular Meeting of Council

That the following Minutes of the Council of the City of Kenora be adopted as circulated:- May 20, 2025 - Regular Council

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated June 24, 2025 be hereby adopted as recommended.

That Council hereby adopts the following Minutes from various City of Kenora Committees: February 14, 2025 – Crime Prevention & Community Well-Being Advisory Committee April 15 & May 20, 2025 – Kenora OPP Detachment Board March 27 & April 24, 2025 - The MUSE; and further That Council hereby receives the following Minutes from other various Committees: March 27, 2025 – Board of Management of the District of Kenora Home for the Aged; and further That these Minutes be circulated and ordered filed.

democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and Whereas we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and Whereas Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; and Whereas social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; and Whereas better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; and Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; and Whereas in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and called on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; and Whereas H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance of heal

That in accordance with Council Policy # CC-7-1 Council hereby authorizes Councillor Koch to attend the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference in Ottawa August 17-20, 2025.

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

That Council hereby accepts the draft Corporate Communications Plan and Strategy 2025 to 2027; and further That Council hereby directs Administration to implement the Corporate Communications Plan and Strategy 2025–2027 across all City Departments to ensure all departments and teams deliver communications in a consistent method.

That Council hereby directs Administration to proceed with a Municipal Policing Study with MNP Community Safety and Wellbeing Division in the amount of $95,000 + HST to be funded from Contingency Reserves; and further That Council hereby authorizes a budget amendment in the amount of $95,000 + HST to fund this special project; and further That in accordance with public notices bylaw #160-2022 public notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend the 2025 budget to fund the Municipal Policing Study in the amount of $95,000 funded from contingency reserves; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council hereby establish the parking lot fee for 80 Government Road seasonal long-term parking from July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025; and further That long-term parking be established at $132.74 per month plus HST; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw to amend bylaw #169-2024 to reflect this new temporary seasonal parking lot and rate.

the Government of Ontario has imposed "Strong Mayor Powers" on municipalities without broad consultation or consent; and Whereas over 100 municipalities have passed resolutions opposing these powers and requested their removal, some as early as 2023; and Whereas Strong Mayor Powers concentrate authority in one office, undermining democratic governance, council collaboration, and transparency; and Whereas municipalities are most effective through shared leadership and local decision making; Therefore Be It Resolved that Council of the City of Kenora opposes the imposition of Strong Mayor Powers and requests immediate removal from the list of designated municipalities; and further That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO).

That Council hereby approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment file number D14-25-04 to rezone the lands described as Lots 2 through 6, Plan M25, adjacent to Fourth Street South from R2 – Residential Second Density to R3[H]– Residential Third Density Zone to permit multiunit residential development, with a hold for site servicing; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves Planning Application number D14-25-3 being a Zoning By-Law amendment to: -reduce the parking requirement for apartment dwellings, multiple attached dwellings and stacked dwellings outside of the Harbourtown Centre Area from 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit to 1 parking space per dwelling unit; -prohibit the use of tandem parking spaces in the calculation of the number of required parking spaces; and -reduce parking space width from 2.85 metres to 2.6 metres for unobstructed underground or covered parking, provided no more than 75% of the required stalls for a development fall below the standard 2.85 metre width; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves the draft plan of subdivision file number D07-25-01 for the creation of five lots at 177 Jones Road, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all costs associated with development and registration be borne by the applicant. 2. That the applicant shall receive approval for any required Minor Variance(s) permitting relief from the provisions of the City of Kenora Zoning By-law No. 101- 2015, including but not limited to minimum lot frontage and minimum lot depth requirements, for the proposed lot sizes and configuration. Final approval of the necessary Minor Variance(s) shall be received prior to final registration of the subdivision. 3. That required utility easements be granted to Bell Canada and Hydro One, or written confirmation be provided that they are not required. 4. That the applicant receives approvals as necessary from the Northwestern Health Unit for private sewage systems. 5. That the applicant shall confirm, to the satisfaction of the City of Kenora, that there is existing or planned capacity for the treatment of hauled sewage for the newly created lots. 6. That cash-in-lieu of 5% parkland dedication be provided to the City. 7. That digital and hard copies of the final plan are submitted in accordance with registration requirements. 8. That any outstanding taxes be paid. 9. That the draft approval shall lapse in three (3) years unless extended; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That By-law numbers 84-2025 and 86-2025 to 99-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

That By-law number 85-2025 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 5:58 p.m. to discuss items pertaining to the following:- - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality (1 matter - development agreement) - A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality, 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) - Disposition of Land (1 matter-recreation lands)

That Council returns from closed session with the following reports: - Received an update on a development agreement - Received an update on a development request - Received information regarding recreational lands That this meeting be adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

Whereas democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and Whereas we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and Whereas Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; and Whereas social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; and Whereas better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; and Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; and Whereas in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and called on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; and Whereas H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance

June 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 5 That Council hereby appoints Ashley Shouldice to the Sustainability Advisory Committee for a term at the pleasure of Council no later than November 14, 2026.

That Council hereby directs Administration to proceed with a Municipal Policing Study with MNP Community Safety and Wellbeing Division in the amount of $95,000 + HST to be funded from Contingency Reserves; and further That Council hereby authorizes a budget amendment in the June 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 6 amount of $95,000 + HST to fund this special project; and further That in accordance with public notices bylaw #160-2022 public notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend the 2025 budget to fund the Municipal Policing Study in the amount of $95,000 funded from contingency reserves; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

Whereas the Government of Ontario has imposed "Strong Mayor Powers" on municipalities without broad consultation or consent; and Whereas over 100 municipalities have passed resolutions opposing these powers and requested their removal, some as early as 2023; and Whereas Strong Mayor Powers concentrate authority in one office, undermining democratic governance, council collaboration, and transparency; and Whereas municipalities are most effective through shared leadership and local decision making; Therefore Be It Resolved that Council of the City of Kenora June 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 7 opposes the imposition of Strong Mayor Powers and requests immediate removal from the list of designated municipalities; and further That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO).

That Council hereby approves Planning Application number D14- 25-3 being a Zoning By-Law amendment to: -reduce the parking requirement for apartment dwellings, multiple attached dwellings and stacked dwellings outside of the Harbourtown Centre Area from 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit to 1 parking space per dwelling unit; -prohibit the use of tandem parking spaces in the calculation of the number of required parking spaces; and -reduce parking space width from 2.85 metres to 2.6 metres for June 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 8 unobstructed underground or covered parking, provided no more than 75% of the required stalls for a development fall below the standard 2.85 metre width; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That By-law numbers 84-2025 and 86-2025 to 99-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading. June 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 10