Regular Meeting of Council

That the following Minutes of the Council of the City of Kenora be adopted as circulated:- - March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council - March 30, 2026 Special Meeting of Council

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated April 28, 2026 be hereby adopted as recommended.

That approval be hereby given for the following additional item to be considered to tonight's agenda:- Budget Amendment - Lake of the Woods Museum Roof Project

That Council approves a 2026 capital budget amendment to the Museum roof & solar power system project in the amount of $130,000 funded by the Museum Reserve and $55,000 funded by the Contingency Reserve; and further That in accordance with Notice By-law Number 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend the 2026 capital budget at its April 28, 2026 meeting; and further That Council gives three readings to a by-law to amend the Capital Budget for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves an amendment to the Tariff of Fees and Charges bylaw, Schedule B-Recreation and Culture, to add pickleball court rental fees and pickleball drop-in rates; and further That in accordance with public notices bylaw 160-2022 notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend the Tariff of Fees and Charges bylaw to add pickleball court rental fees at its April 28, 2026 meeting; and further That bylaw number 24-2026 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves an amended Video Surveillance Policy #AF-1-3 to reflect language that meets the needs of compliance and legislation today; and further That the amended Video Surveillance Policy #AF-1-3 forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That bylaw number 29-2018 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council adopts a new Whistleblower Policy #HR-2-9 that forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

locally elected trustees provide essential community representation; and Whereas rural and northern communities rely on trustees to reflect local priorities, ensure accountability, and advocate for students; and Whereas proposed changes may reduce or eliminate locally elected trustees; Therefore be it Resolved That Council of the City of Kenora hereby requests the provincial government to commit to a full-scale, transparent, and province-wide consultation on school board governance models; and further That a copy of this resolution be shared with the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, Premier Doug Ford, Member of Provincial Parliament for the Kenora-Rainy River District the Honourable Greg Rickford; and further That copies be sent to Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) and Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA).

That Council authorizes an amendment to the City’s Public Notice By-law Number 160-2022 to include changes to Table “B” – Highways and Land Sale Procedures; and further That three readings be given to an amending by-law for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves an amended Debt Management Policy #AF-4-1; and further That the Council establish an annual repayment limit of 8% of own-source revenues, replacing reliance on the Provincial limit of 25%; and further That three readings be given to a by-law to amend the Debt Management Policy #AF-4-1 which forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That by-law number 80-2013 be hereby repealed.

That Council hereby authorizes borrowing in the amount of $3,664,978 to finance the following approved capital projects: Fire Tanker Truck Railway Street Project Water Treatment Plant Improvements Boat Launch and Parking Lot (Moncrief Construction Sports Centre); and further That Council hereby approves the annual debt servicing costs of approximately $252,996 which have been included in the 2026 Operating Budget.

That Council hereby approves the passing of a Deeming By-law pursuant to Section 50(4) of the Planning Act for Lots 185, 186 and 187 Block 2 on Plan M1, City of Kenora; and further That three readings be given to a by-law for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves a Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties municipally known as 612 Ninth Street North, 608 Ninth Street North, and 9 Mellick Avenue (the “Subject property”) to: Add “Automobile Gas Bar” and “Car Wash” as site-specific permitted uses within the LC – Local Commercial Zone; and Introduce site-specific setbacks, buffers, and queuing requirements to facilitate the proposed development, including: Reduced exterior side yard (east) to 3 metres; Reduced rear yard (north) to 3 metres; Minimum of 1 queuing space for the car wash (leaving); 0 metre landscaped buffer abutting Mellick Avenue, Ninth Street North, and the public lane; and Require the installation of fencing along the north and east property lines to mitigate potential impacts on adjacent residential properties; ; and further That these site-specific provisions be implemented through an amending zoning by-law; and further That three readings be given to a by-law for this purpose.

That Council approves the Draft Plan of Subdivision File Number D07-26-01 for the lands described as CON 6J S PT LOT 9 PT; PCL14363 S OF HWY 604 LESS; 23R-9268 PART 1, municipally known as 1 Johnson Road, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Owner enter into a Subdivision Agreement with the City of Kenora, to be registered on title, to address all municipal requirements, including but not limited to servicing, grading, drainage, roads, and infrastructure works, to the satisfaction of the City. 2. That all costs associated with the development, including technical, legal, and registration costs, be borne by the Owner. 3. That the zoning for the property be amended to permit the creation of the lots as shown on the approved draft plan, including relief from minimum lot area and frontage requirements, to the satisfaction of the City. Any required Minor Variance(s) shall be obtained prior to final registration. 4. That the Owner convey to the City, at no cost and free of encumbrances, a strip of land measuring 5.0 metres in width along the entire western boundary of the subject lands abutting Johnson Road, to the satisfaction of the City. 5. That prior to final approval or registration, the Owner may obtain a Letter of Comfort from the City confirming the status of the existing garage structure located on lands to be conveyed. 6. That utility and drainage easements be granted as required, or written confirmation be provided that they are not required, to the satisfact

That Council hereby approves an amendment to the Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law Number 38-2024, Schedule “M” – One-Way Streets and Schedule “U” – Do Not Enter to create a section of One-Way traffic on Erie Street and Eighth Street; and further That Council hereby approves an amendment to the Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law Number 38-2024, Schedule “B” No Parking Tow Away Zones, to add a no parking zone on Miikana Way; and further That three readings be given to an amending by-law for this purpose.

That the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute the following agreements on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora: Kenora Rainy River Child and Family Services - Conference Grant Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation - Conference Grant Firefly - Conference Grant Solid Construction - Central Park greenspace Titan Contractors - McLeod Park phase 2 Ministry of Transportation - Dedicated gas tax Moncrief Construction – asphalt and concrete crushing Northern Crack Sealers Inc – crack sealing and sidewalk grinding Long Bay Gardens – public flower beds contract Twenty One Ventures – Hoopla Island operation That three readings be given to bylaws for this purpose.

That By-law numbers 46-2026 to 64-2026 and 66-2026 to 68-2026 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

That By-law number 65-2026 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

That By-law number 69-2026 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

Whereas decisions on operational policing by the OPP are all made independently without any consultation from the City which makes it extremely difficult to ensure policing services are delivered according to Council and The City of Kenora’s priorities; and Whereas this lack of Council input creates a policing model that is not responsive to community needs; and Whereas Council has continued to advocate with the Solicitor General for changes to not only the policing funding model but local community initiatives that would reduce our calls for service; and Whereas Council deemed it necessary to explore a municipal policing model with the intended sole purpose of reducing our policing costs and supporting a policing model that is community focused in response and priority policing; and Whereas this study demonstrated that the costs are prohibitive to invest in a municipal police force; and Whereas the focus should now shift to the elements of our community safety priorities through a tiered community safety program; and Whereas Community Safety Officers (CSO) are becoming a foundation to a tiered community safety system for communities allowing for localized control and input into safety in priority areas and to enhance public safety through visibility, collaboration, and proactive community engagement; and further Whereas CSOs bring what citizens of Kenora have been advocating for which includes conducting regular foot, vehicle and bike patrols, support crime prevention effort

That pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, authorization for Council to move into a Closed Session at 6:23 p.m. to discuss items pertaining to the following:- - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (1 matter)

That this meeting be hereby adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

That approval be hereby given for the following additional item to be considered to tonight's agenda:- 1. Budget Amendment - Lake of the Woods Museum Roof Project

That Council hereby approves an amended Video Surveillance Policy #AF-1-3 to reflect language that meets the needs of compliance and legislation today; and further That the amended Video Surveillance Policy #AF-1-3 forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further April 28, 2026 Regular Council Minutes 3 That bylaw number 29-2018 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

Whereas locally elected trustees provide essential community representation; and Whereas rural and northern communities rely on trustees to reflect local priorities, ensure accountability, and advocate for students; and Whereas proposed changes may reduce or eliminate locally elected trustees; Therefore be it Resolved That Council of the City of Kenora hereby requests the provincial government to commit to a full-scale, transparent, and province-wide consultation on school board governance models; and further That a copy of this resolution be shared with the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, Premier Doug Ford, Member of Provincial Parliament for the Kenora- Rainy River District the Honourable Greg Rickford; and further That copies be sent to Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) and Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA).

April 28, 2026 Regular Council Minutes 4 That Council authorizes an amendment to the City’s Public Notice By-law Number 160-2022 to include changes to Table “B” – Highways and Land Sale Procedures; and further That three readings be given to an amending by-law for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves a Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties municipally known as 612 Ninth Street North, 608 Ninth Street North, and 9 Mellick Avenue (the “Subject property”) to: 1. Add “Automobile Gas Bar” and “Car Wash” as site-specific permitted uses within the LC – Local Commercial Zone; and 2. Introduce site-specific setbacks, buffers, and queuing requirements to facilitate the proposed development, including: 1. Reduced exterior side yard (east) to 3 metres; 2. Reduced rear yard (north) to 3 metres; 3. Minimum of 1 queuing space for the car wash (leaving); 4. 0 metre landscaped buffer abutting Mellick Avenue, Ninth Street North, and the public lane; and 5. Require the installation of fencing along the north and east property lines to mitigate potential impacts on adjacent residential properties; ; and further That these site-specific provisions be implemented through an amending zoning by- law; and further That three readings be given to a by-law for this purpose.

That the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute the following agreements on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora:  Kenora Rainy River Child and Family Services - Conference Grant  Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation - Conference Grant  Firefly - Conference Grant  Solid Construction - Central Park greenspace  Titan Contractors - McLeod Park phase 2  Ministry of Transportation - Dedicated gas tax  Moncrief Construction – asphalt and concrete crushing  Northern Crack Sealers Inc – crack sealing and sidewalk grinding April 28, 2026 Regular Council Minutes 8  Long Bay Gardens – public flower beds contract  Twenty One Ventures – Hoopla Island operation That three readings be given to bylaws for this purpose.