Regular Meeting of Council

That the following Minutes of the Council of the City of Kenora be adopted as circulated:- July 16, 2024 Regular Council Meeting

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated September 17, 2024 be hereby adopted as recommended.

That Council hereby authorizes an application for funding to the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream Fund under Ontario’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program.

That Council hereby approves an amendment to Bylaw 38-2024, a Bylaw to Regulate Traffic and Parking in the City of Kenora, Schedule “R” Community Safety Zones and Schedule “T” Rates of Speed for Rabbit Lake Road – speed zone of 40km/hr from Valley Drive Northwesterly for 2.3km; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a lease agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kenora and the Keewatin Curling Club for the operation of the concession space at the Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves an application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund (NOHFC) Rural Enhancement Funding Stream for a total of $320,000 for a Pool enhancement project at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre; and further That Council hereby approves any cost overruns associated with the project.

That give three readings to a By-law to open a section of municipal highway to be named Eighth Street North located west of Brinkman Road; and further That in accordance with public notices bylaw 160-2022, notice is hereby given that Council intends to open this municipal road at its regular Council meeting on September 17, 2024.

That the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, File No. D14-24-03, to change the zoning of the subject property located at an unaddressed property on Airport Road from “MX” Extractive Industrial Zone to “R2” Second Density Residential Zone and “HC [61]” Highway Commercial Zone , with a site-specific exception for a bulk sales and storage establishment, be hereby approved subject to the following condition: That a holding provision [h] be applied to the proposed R2 section of this property, which can be removed once MECP approves the Record of Site Condition for residential use. and further; That Council gives three readings to a bylaw for this purpose. For (4) A. Poirier, R. Bernie, B. Manson, and G. Chaze Against (3) L. Koch, L. Moncrief, and K. Van Belleghem

That application for Zoning By-law Amendment D14-24-04, to change the zoning of the subject property at 613 Ottawa Street from “R2” Second Density Residential Zone to “GC” General Commercial Zone be hereby approved; and further That Council gives three readings to a by-law for this purpose.

That Zoning By-law Amendment, D14-24-05, to change the zoning of the subject property located at 834 River Drive from “R2” Second Density Residential Zone to “LC [62]” Local Commercial Zone, with a site-specific exception to allow for the rental of recreational equipment be hereby approved subject to the following condition: The registration of an easement for existing City infrastructure. and further; That Council gives three readings to a by-law for this purpose.

That Council hereby authorizes an application for funding to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Accelerator Fund Stream – Intake 2 to support housing developments in the City of Kenora.

That Council hereby authorizes an application for funding to the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) through the Province of Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Building Faster Fund.

employers across Northern Ontario are experiencing a critical shortage of skilled workers, contributing to a shrinking labour market; and Whereas the labour shortage is causing significant economic hardship for Northern Ontario communities, including reduced productivity and business closures; and Whereas population and migration trends to 2021 suggest that Northern Ontario needs 100,000 newcomers by 2041 to sustain the current population; and Whereas the success of the federal Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot demonstrates the effectiveness of allocating nomination spots to address regional labour shortages in attracting newcomers to Northern Ontario; and Whereas the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has been expanded from 9,750 nominees in 2022 to a goal of 21,500 nominees in 2024; Now, therefore be it resolved that Council of the City of Kenora urges the Province of Ontario to address the critical labour market shortage in Northern Ontario by allocating 3,000 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program spots to support the region's economic growth and development; and further That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister of Northern Development and Mines; the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development; the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association/Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities; and the Thunder Bay Cha

That the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute the following agreements on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora: TBT Engineering – Essex Rd Geotechnical MSO Construction – Hard surfacing Titan Contracting – Granular A Titan Contracting – Main Street Rideout Modern Mechanical Ice Systems-electric ice maintenance equipment KD Excavating Ltd – bylaw property standards demolition & removal Staples Professional – Operations Centre furniture Site Plan Agreement – Kenora Vet Clinic Ministry of Attorney General - Transfer Agreement – POA Part III charges Site Plan Agreement – Federated Cooperatives Ltd Minister of Transport – 16 th Ave N grade crossing improvement project Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario-economic investment strategy Rural Economic Development Program – CIP review and development That three readings be given to bylaws for this purpose.

That By-laws 99-2024 to 123-2024 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

That Council hereby receives the draft CAO Performance Management Policy #CC-1-6 for review and consideration; and further That Council will discuss and make amendments or additions to this policy during the October 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting; and further That formal approval and adoption of this policy shall be discussed at the October 15, 2024 Council meeting.

The value of sport to our communities is well documented, with self-esteem, teamwork, personal development, and improved education outcomes being some of the benefits; and Whereas Community leaders want equitable opportunities to sport, lifelong community recreation, competition, and development; and Whereas the current Ice Allocation policy makes well-intentioned reference to equitable access to ice within the City of Kenora but is self-limiting in its ability to provide for effective application of equity principles; and Whereas the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre, Kenora Thistle Rink, and the Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena are community assets supported by net tax levy; and Whereas user groups who are governed, or regulated by provincial or national bodies such as Skate Canada and Hockey Canada are required to operate within set mandates and follow established guidelines including half-ice programming for certain age groups under Hockey Canada; and Whereas adherence to half-ice programming requirements is inconsistent; and Whereas current user groups are routinely made aware of ice availability challenges, with more requests for prime-time ice than is available; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That staff be directed to develop a comprehensive review and rewrite of the ice allocation policy with legal review for the 2025 season, to include the following considerations: Principles of equity and a clear process for staff application of same; Removal of Podium Pathwa

That pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, authorization for Council to move into a Closed Session at 6:58 p.m. to discuss items pertaining to the following: Educating & Training Members of Council (2 matters-Development & Mayor update) Personal matters about an identifiable individual (1 matter-Provincial senior awards) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That this meeting be now declared closed at 9:38 p.m.

That the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, File No. D14-24-03, to change the zoning of the subject property located at an unaddressed property on Airport Road from “MX” Extractive Industrial Zone to “R2” Second Density Residential Zone and “HC [61]” Highway Commercial Zone, with a site-specific exception for a bulk sales and storage establishment, be hereby approved subject to the following condition:  That a holding provision [h] be applied to the proposed R2 section of this property, which can be removed once MECP approves the Record of Site Condition for residential use. and further; That Council gives three readings to a bylaw for this purpose. For (4): A. Poirier, R. Bernie, B. Manson, and G. Chaze Against (3): L. Koch, L. Moncrief, and K. Van Belleghem September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes 8

September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes 9 That Council hereby authorizes an application for funding to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Accelerator Fund Stream – Intake 2 to support housing developments in the City of Kenora.

Whereas employers across Northern Ontario are experiencing a critical shortage of skilled workers, contributing to a shrinking labour market; and Whereas the labour shortage is causing significant economic hardship for Northern Ontario communities, including reduced productivity and business closures; and Whereas population and migration trends to 2021 suggest that Northern Ontario needs 100,000 newcomers by 2041 to sustain the current population; and Whereas the success of the federal Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot demonstrates the effectiveness of allocating nomination spots to address regional labour shortages in attracting newcomers to Northern Ontario; and Whereas the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has been expanded from 9,750 nominees in 2022 to a goal of 21,500 nominees in 2024; September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes 10 Now, therefore be it resolved that Council of the City of Kenora urges the Province of Ontario to address the critical labour market shortage in Northern Ontario by allocating 3,000 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program spots to support the region's economic growth and development; and further That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister of Northern Development and Mines; the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development; the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association/Feder

That the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute the following agreements on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora:  TBT Engineering – Essex Rd Geotechnical  MSO Construction – Hard surfacing  Titan Contracting – Granular A  Titan Contracting – Main Street Rideout  Modern Mechanical Ice Systems-electric ice maintenance equipment  KD Excavating Ltd – bylaw property standards demolition & removal  Staples Professional – Operations Centre furniture  Site Plan Agreement – Kenora Vet Clinic  Ministry of Attorney General - Transfer Agreement – POA Part III charges  Site Plan Agreement – Federated Cooperatives Ltd September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes 11  Minister of Transport – 16th Ave N grade crossing improvement project  Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario-economic investment strategy  Rural Economic Development Program – CIP review and development That three readings be given to bylaws for this purpose.

Whereas The value of sport to our communities is well documented, with self-esteem, teamwork, personal development, and improved education outcomes being some of the benefits; and September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes 14 Whereas Community leaders want equitable opportunities to sport, lifelong community recreation, competition, and development; and Whereas the current Ice Allocation policy makes well-intentioned reference to equitable access to ice within the City of Kenora but is self-limiting in its ability to provide for effective application of equity principles; and Whereas the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre, Kenora Thistle Rink, and the Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena are community assets supported by net tax levy; and Whereas user groups who are governed, or regulated by provincial or national bodies such as Skate Canada and Hockey Canada are required to operate within set mandates and follow established guidelines including half-ice programming for certain age groups under Hockey Canada; and Whereas adherence to half-ice programming requirements is inconsistent; and Whereas current user groups are routinely made aware of ice availability challenges, with more requests for prime-time ice than is available; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That staff be directed to develop a comprehensive review and rewrite of the ice allocation policy with legal review for the 2025 season, to include the following considerations: 1. Principles of equity and a c