Regular Meeting of Council

That Council hereby appoints the following members to various Boards and Committees of Council: Jan Arandelovic and Peggy Whitta to the Accessibility Advisory Committee; Peter Kirby and Stephanie Charles to the Sustainability Advisory Committee; Sophie Stasyna to the Kenora Public Library Board; and further That these appointments be for a term at the pleasure of Council no later than November 14, 2026.

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated February 20, 2024 be hereby adopted as recommended.

That Council hereby adopts all fees and charges that were supported through the adoption of the 2024 operating budget; and further That Council hereby adopts the new water delivery fees adopted by Resolution #4 at the January 16, 2024 meeting of Council effective January 1, 2024; and further That in accordance with public notices bylaw 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to adopt new fees and charges in all Schedules of the bylaw to incorporate 2024 operating budget decisions; and further That three readings be given to a new Tariff of Fees and Charges bylaw; and further That bylaw number 137-2023 is hereby repealed.

That Council hereby authorizes the date change for the June Committee of the Whole meeting from June 4 to June 13, 2024 at 1:00p.m.

That Council hereby receives the Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) and Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) Declaration of Annual Compliance Report (2023), Fire Department Profile Data and the Emergency Program Committee report from Fire and Emergency Services Division.

That Council hereby approves the attached Drinking Water Quality Management System Commitment and Endorsement; and further That the Mayor be hereby authorized to endorsement on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora.

That Council hereby receives the 2023 Kenora Drinking Water System Annual Report, for the period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.

That Council hereby approves the development of a re-use area at the Kenora Transfer Station to include the construction of a concrete slab and shelter, and the addition of a 0.5 FTE position to ensure materials being received conform to policy and in accordance with the Transfer Station Environmental Certificate of Approval; and further That the additional staff cost of $61,500 on an ongoing (annual) basis be added to the solid waste operating budget; and further That Council authorizes the cost to construct the re-use area building, including shelving be taken from the Sustainability Advisory Committee in the amount of $70,000 and the balance of $5,000 be found within the solid waste utility budget; and further That future maintenance costs for the building be incorporated into the assembly of the annual Operating Budget adjusted based on the needs of the facility; and further That the draft re-use area policy be presented to Council in Q2 of 2024, with construction of the facility expected to take place through the summer of 2024 and opening of a re-use area could be anticipated during Q3 of 2024.

That Council hereby approves the development of a re-use area at the Kenora Transfer Station to include the construction of a concrete slab and shelter, and the addition of a 0.5 FTE position to ensure materials being received conform to policy and in accordance with the Transfer Station Environmental Certificate of Approval; and further That the additional staff cost of $61,500 on an ongoing (annual) basis be added to the solid waste operating budget; and further That Council authorizes the cost to construct the re-use area building, including shelving be taken from the solid waste reserves; and further That future maintenance costs for the building be incorporated into the assembly of the annual Operating Budget adjusted based on the needs of the facility; and further That the draft re-use area policy be presented to Council in Q2 of 2024, with construction of the facility expected to take place through the summer of 2024 and opening of a re-use area could be anticipated during Q3 of 2024.

That Council of the City of Kenora approves an application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation Community Building Fund – Capital Stream for Thermo Store upgrades at both Moncrief Construction Sports Centre and Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena in the amount of $172,500; and further That Council hereby approves any cost overruns associated with the project.

That Council hereby approves an amendment to the Tariff of Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule B, Community Services to add three-month, six-month, and nine-month options to a Corporate Membership Plan, and to rename the Corporate Membership Plan to “Organization Membership Plan”; and further That bylaw number 137-2023 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That the application for Official Plan Amendment, File No. D09-24-01, to change the Official Plan designation from Established Area to Residential Development Area, should be approved; and further That Council give three readings to by-laws to that effect.

That the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, File No. D14-23-08, to change the zoning of the subject property from “RU” Rural Zone to “ML” Light Industrial Zone, be approved, and further; That Council gives three readings to a by-law to that effect.

That the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, File No. D14-24-02, to change the zoning of the subject property located at 401 Sixth Avenue South from “I” Institutional Zone and “GC” General Commercial Zone should be approved; and further That Council gives three readings to a by-law to that effect.

That License of Occupation Policy #DS-6-1 be hereby amended to consolidate policy #DS-6-1, a License of Occupation, and Policy #DS-6-2 Outdoor Commercial Patios; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw to adopt a new License of Occupation Policy #DS-6-1 which forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That bylaw number 96-2015 and 101-2020 be hereby repealed.

That Council hereby receives and approves the 2024 planned Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) projects; and further That Council hereby adds the following projects to the 2024 MAT projects: $25,000 - Communication project for tourist attraction $25,000 - Photography project $35,000 – Special Events grant with $20,000 allocated to Shake on the Lake and the balance for other special events $50,000 - Contribution to Mount Evergreen for infrastructure $50,000 - Contribution to the Airport Authority $30,000 - Level 2-Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design study $15,000 – Placeholder for additional water outlets $25,000 - Shade structure Garrow beach $10,000 - Additional festive lighting budget for Keewatin neighbourhood $10,000 - Additional Glad You Are Here budget $15,000 - Create a video of accessibility features in Kenora

That Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the following 2024 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Contribution Agreements on behalf of the Corporation: NWO Shield Co. Inc. 1000250512 Ontario Ltd. 5179514 Manitoba Ltd. 100534193 Ontario Inc. Bruce McFarlane; and further That three readings be given to bylaws for this purpose.

That the Council hereby appoints Melissa Shaw to be the Secretary-Treasurer for the City of Kenora effective February 21 st , 2024; and further That bylaw number 41-2023 be hereby repealed.

That the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute the following agreements on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora: Earth 4U Consulting Inc–LOW Museum A/C Replacement LMD Contracting (2008) Limited–Kenora Operations Centre Renovation Energy Systems Power Solutions–Batteries-Electric Ice Resurfacer FSET – Temporary IT managed services and support Brian Wall Architect–MCSC Lobby & General Improvements Ontario Hose Specialists Limited-skid mount hot water pressure washer Derouard Motors–2024 Ram 4500 electric hydraulic pump & dump box That three readings be given to bylaws for this purpose.

That By-law numbers 9-2024 to 27-2024 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; and Whereas nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year; and Whereas municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; and Whereas unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; and Whereas municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, and addressing the mental health and addictions crises; and Whereas inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; and Whereas property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need; and Whereas the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities; and Whereas municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario; and further That a copy of this resolution be s

the Canadian Federal government has unveiled its plan to move away from fully gas powered vehicles by 2035; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has invested heavily in electric vehicle battery production and electric vehicle infrastructure; and Whereas data provided by the Data Catalogue of Ontario shows EV, BEV, PHEV, and hybrid vehicle ownership increasing across the Province; and Whereas in the City of Kenora Strategic Plan it states that “The City of Kenora is focused on enhancing its capacity and ability to deliver important City services to the community in an environmentally and financially sustainable manner”; and Whereas three out of seven of the guiding principles in Kenora’s Sustainability Action Plan are as follows: Seek solutions that provide multiple benefits Work collaboratively and in partnership Align economic and environmental benefits; Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the City of Kenora hereby directs staff to provide a report to Council in Q2 of 2024 to provide location options to install EV charging stations pending a successful grant application to the EV ChargeON grant application program.

That pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, authorization for Council to move into a Closed Session at 6:21 p.m. to discuss items pertaining to the following:- - Personal matters about an identifiable individual (2 matters-personnel matter, roadmap to CAO performance appraisal including governance direction)

That this meeting be adjourned at 8:51 p.m.

That Council hereby approves the attached Drinking Water Quality Management System Commitment and Endorsement; and further February 20, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 4 That the Mayor be hereby authorized to endorsement on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora.

That the application for Official Plan Amendment, File No. D09-24-01, to change the Official Plan designation from Established Area to Residential Development Area, should be approved; and further February 20, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 7 That Council give three readings to by-laws to that effect.

That License of Occupation Policy #DS-6-1 be hereby amended to consolidate policy #DS-6-1, a License of Occupation, and Policy #DS-6-2 Outdoor Commercial Patios; and further February 20, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 8 That three readings be given to a bylaw to adopt a new License of Occupation Policy #DS-6-1 which forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That bylaw number 96-2015 and 101-2020 be hereby repealed.

That Council hereby receives and approves the 2024 planned Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) projects; and further That Council hereby adds the following projects to the 2024 MAT projects:  $25,000 - Communication project for tourist attraction  $25,000 - Photography project  $35,000 – Special Events grant with $20,000 allocated to Shake on the Lake and the balance for other special events  $50,000 - Contribution to Mount Evergreen for infrastructure  $50,000 - Contribution to the Airport Authority  $30,000 - Level 2-Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design study  $15,000 – Placeholder for additional water outlets  $25,000 - Shade structure Garrow beach  $10,000 - Additional festive lighting budget for Keewatin neighbourhood  $10,000 - Additional Glad You Are Here budget  $15,000 - Create a video of accessibility features in Kenora February 20, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 9

February 20, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 10 That the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute the following agreements on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora:  Earth 4U Consulting Inc–LOW Museum A/C Replacement  LMD Contracting (2008) Limited–Kenora Operations Centre Renovation  Energy Systems Power Solutions–Batteries-Electric Ice Resurfacer  FSET – Temporary IT managed services and support  Brian Wall Architect–MCSC Lobby & General Improvements  Ontario Hose Specialists Limited-skid mount hot water pressure washer  Derouard Motors–2024 Ram 4500 electric hydraulic pump & dump box That three readings be given to bylaws for this purpose.

Whereas current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; and Whereas nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year; and Whereas municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; and Whereas unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; and Whereas municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, and addressing the mental health and addictions crises; and Whereas inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; and Whereas property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re- distribution programs for those most in need; and Whereas the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities; and Whereas municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario; and further That a copy of this resolu

Whereas the Canadian Federal government has unveiled its plan to move away from fully gas powered vehicles by 2035; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has invested heavily in electric vehicle battery production and electric vehicle infrastructure; and Whereas data provided by the Data Catalogue of Ontario shows EV, BEV, PHEV, and hybrid vehicle ownership increasing across the Province; and Whereas in the City of Kenora Strategic Plan it states that “The City of Kenora is focused on enhancing its capacity and ability to deliver important City services to the community in an environmentally and financially sustainable manner”; and Whereas three out of seven of the guiding principles in Kenora’s Sustainability Action Plan are as follows:  Seek solutions that provide multiple benefits  Work collaboratively and in partnership  Align economic and environmental benefits; Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the City of Kenora hereby directs staff to provide a report to Council in Q2 of 2024 to provide location options to install EV charging stations pending a successful grant application to the EV ChargeON grant application program. February 20, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 14

February 20, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 16 That pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, authorization for Council to move into a Closed Session at 6:21 p.m. to discuss items pertaining to the following:- - Personal matters about an identifiable individual (2 matters- personnel matter, roadmap to CAO performance appraisal including governance direction)