Regular Meeting of Council

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated December 20, 2023 be hereby adopted as recommended. - October 2023 Kenora Water and Wastewater Systems Monthly Summary Report - Receipt of Various Committee Minutes and Organizational Minutes - Approval of City Agreements - 2023 Provincial Offences Write-off's - 2023 City Write off's

That Council hereby directs Administration to amend the approved water delivery rates by phasing in the rates over a _____ year period; and further That the amended Tariff of Fees and Charges bylaw outlining the new phased in rates be brought to Council at the January 2024 meeting for adoption and approval; and further That a budget amendment for the 2024 adopted water and wastewater utility be included in the January 2024 meeting to reflect a reduction in revenue as directed by Council.

That motion #2 on today's agenda with respect to approving the rate increases for the water delivery service be hereby

That Council hereby appoints Hannah Edie to the MUSE Board for a term at the pleasure of Council no later than November 14, 2026.

That Council hereby approves Section 357 and 358 tax adjustments with refunds totaling $146,656.14; and further That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments.

That Council hereby directs Administration to submit two municipal resolutions for consideration at the Kenora District Municipal Association (KDMA) conference in February which include: Providing sustainable funding for provincially downloaded infrastructure including roads and bridges OPP billing model impacts

That Council hereby amends the Terms of Reference for the Sustainability Advisory Committee as recommended from the Committee; and further That bylaw number 34-2023 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves the 2024 Municipal Capital Budget, as amended; and further That Council hereby directs staff to actively proceed with the projects included in that budget in accordance with the provisions of the City procurement bylaw; and further That in accordance with Notice Bylaw 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to adopt its 2024 Municipal Capital Budget at its December 20 th , 2023, Council meeting; and further That Council hereby gives three readings to a bylaw for this purpose.

That Council hereby approves the adoption of a new Ice Allocation Policy Number CS-1-1; and further That Policy Number CS-1-1 forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That bylaw number 146-2019 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a by-law for this purpose.

That Council hereby adopts the Parkland Dedication By-law; and further That three readings be given to a by-law for this purpose.

That Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a transfer agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kenora and Rees Snow for property identified as Block C Plan M712; and further That Council gives three readings to a bylaw to open and establish a public highway of The Corporation of the City of Kenora, bearing the name “Snow Drive”, legally described as Block C Plan M712, Kenora, PIN 42136-0023 (LT) as identified in Schedule ‘A’; and further That in accordance with public notices bylaw 160-2022 public notice is hereby given that Council intends to acquire lands and establish a public highway bearing the name of Snow Drive; and further That three readings be given to the applicable by-laws for these purposes.

Whereas the Corporation of the City of Kenora has reached an Agreement with Mark and Anice Skrzypek to transfer property legally described as: PCL 361 SEC DKF; PT LOCATION D39 JAFFRAY PT 7, 8, 9 & 10 KR279, EXCEPT PT 10 & 11 23R2839, S/T PT 7 KR279 AS I N LT68670, LT68671, LT68778 & LT68779; KENORA, PIN: 42175-0133 for municipal purposes and more particularly for a right-of-way, locally known as Johnson Road; and further That the purchase price shall be satisfied via a tax receipt issued by the City of Kenora in the amount of the Current Value Assessment (CVA) being $6,900; and further That all legal fees shall be the responsibility of the Corporation of the City of Kenora; and further That in accordance with notices bylaw #160-2022 public notice is hereby given that Council intends to acquire said lands for municipal purposes; and further That Mayor and Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Kenora are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Kenora in accordance with the terms and conditions set out therein and to affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.

That Council hereby approves the Application for Official Plan Amendment, File No. D09-23-01, to bring the Official Plan policies into compliance with Bill 23: More Homes More Choices Act; and further, That Council gives three readings to a by-law to that effect.

That Council hereby approves the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, File No. D14-23-02, to amend the existing definition and regulations for Secondary Dwellings; and further That Council gives three readings to a by-law to that effect.

That Council hereby approves an amendment to the Development Contribution By-law; and further That in accordance with Notice By-law Number 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to give three readings to an amendment to the Development Contribution By-law at its December 20, 2023 meeting; and further That bylaw number 74-2023 be hereby repealed; and further That Council gives three readings to a by-law for this purpose.

That By-law numbers 158-2023 to 171-2023 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 is hereby given for Committee to move into a Closed Session at 6:21 p.m. to discuss items pertaining to the following:- -Educating & Training Members of Council (3 matters-NWHU, KDSB and Mayor update) -Disposition of Land (1 matter-new hospital development) -Labour Relations (4 matters-staffing & CAO performance appraisal) and further; That Council will verbally report in a general sense on all items considered in the closed session once we return from the closed session and move back to open session.

That this meeting be hereby adjourned at 10:02 p.m.

December 20, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 4 That Council hereby directs Administration to amend the approved water delivery rates by phasing in the rates over a _____ year period; and further That the amended Tariff of Fees and Charges bylaw outlining the new phased in rates be brought to Council at the January 2024 meeting for adoption and approval; and further That a budget amendment for the 2024 adopted water and wastewater utility be included in the January 2024 meeting to reflect a reduction in revenue as directed by Council.

December 20, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 8 Whereas the Corporation of the City of Kenora has reached an Agreement with Mark and Anice Skrzypek to transfer property legally described as: PCL 361 SEC DKF; PT LOCATION D39 JAFFRAY PT 7, 8, 9 & 10 KR279, EXCEPT PT 10 & 11 23R2839, S/T PT 7 KR279 AS IN LT68670, LT68671, LT68778 & LT68779; KENORA, PIN: 42175-0133 for municipal purposes and more particularly for a right-of-way, locally known as Johnson Road; and further That the purchase price shall be satisfied via a tax receipt issued by the City of Kenora in the amount of the Current Value Assessment (CVA) being $6,900; and further That all legal fees shall be the responsibility of the Corporation of the City of Kenora; and further That in accordance with notices bylaw #160-2022 public notice is hereby given that Council intends to acquire said lands for municipal purposes; and further That Mayor and Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Kenora are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Kenora in accordance with the terms and conditions set out therein and to affix the Seal of the Corporation thereto.