Kenora public meetings in 2021

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on December 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Committee of the Whole received 2022 budget presentations from the All Nations Health Partners Physician Recruitment Committee ($25,000 request), Triple Play ($12,000 request), The Muse Museum/Art Centre ($552,023 request), and the Kenora Public Library ($668,456 request). Staff also presented an overview of the Municipal Accommodation Tax program, including proposed 2022 projects and a total planned spend of $789,437. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for presentation and discussion only.

• Received 2022 budget presentation from All Nations Health Partners Physician Recruitment Committee ($25,000 request)
• Received 2022 budget presentation from Triple Play ($12,000 request)
• Received 2022 budget presentation from The Muse Museum/Art Centre ($552,023 request)
• Received 2022 budget presentation from Kenora Public Library ($668,456 request)
• Received overview of Municipal Accommodation Tax program with 2022 proposed projects and $789,437 total planned spend

Council

The provided document contains only procedural software interface elements and no meeting content. There are no specific topics, motions, or decisions listed for the Kenora Council meeting on December 21, 2021.

Council approved the 2022 Municipal Capital Budget, including unusual spending, and directed staff to proceed with projects. It also approved a new General Tariff of Fees and Charges bylaw with rate increases across divisions, and a new Planning Act Applications fee schedule. Council supported phasing out the vacant unit rebate program, with 50% rebates for 2021 vacancies and full elimination for 2022 onward.

• Approved 2022 Municipal Capital Budget including unusual spending
• Approved new General Tariff of Fees and Charges bylaw with rate increases
• Approved new Planning Act Applications Tariff of Fees and Charges bylaw
• Supported phase-out of vacant unit rebate: 50% for 2021, eliminated for 2022
• Approved $2,913.56 in 2021 write-offs, collection efforts to continue
• Approved $1,333,499.84 commitment for Kenora Recreation Centre ICIP application
• Approved $493,077 NOHFC application for McLeod Park and Husky the Muskie
• Approved 10-year Bell Canada lease for Town Island effective Jan 1, 2022

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 Municipal Capital Budget, including unusual spending, with amendments. This includes funding for the Railway Street Phase II project, using new NORDS funding, and reallocating funds for capital reserves. The committee also endorsed a phase-out of the vacant unit rebate program, with 50% rebates for 2021 and full elimination for 2022. Several other items were approved, including new fee schedules, funding applications, and service agreements, with final adoption scheduled for the December 21, 2021 Council meeting.

• Approved 2022 Municipal Capital Budget, including unusual spending, as amended
• Supported phase-out of vacant unit rebate: 50% for 2021, eliminated for 2022
• Approved new General Tariff of Fees and Charges By-Law, repealing By-law 41-2021
• Approved new Planning Act Applications Tariff of Fees, repealing By-law 37-2020
• Approved $166,500 reallocation for Harbourfront/Downtown service model and Ambassador pilot
• Authorized ICIP application for Kenora Recreation Centre rehab with up to $1,333,499.84 commitment
• Authorized NOHFC application for McLeod Park & Husky the Muskie ($493,077)
• Approved zoning amendment for property east of Ninth Avenue North to R3 zone

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Hearings

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment (File No. D14-21-10) to change the subject property from RU Rural and I Institutional zones to R3 Residential – Third Density, enabling future multi-unit residential development. The approval includes conditions: any development over four units will require site plan control, and a noise study is required for development within 300m of the railway corridor. No public comments were received, and the Planning Advisory Committee had recommended approval.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment D14-21-10 to rezone property from RU and I to R3 (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to the zoning by-law amendment
• Required site plan control for any development exceeding four residential units
• Required a noise and vibration study for development near the railway corridor

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole received an update on the draft strategic plan from consultant Urban Systems, including community survey results. Council expressed comfort with the process and direction, with no recommendations to add. The final draft plan is scheduled to come to Committee of the Whole on January 11 and for adoption on January 18.

• Received strategic plan update from Urban Systems
• No recommendations to add to the draft plan
• Final draft plan scheduled for January 11 Committee of the Whole and January 18 adoption

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on December 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Committee of the Whole met and immediately moved into a closed session to receive solicitor-client privileged advice on one procurement matter. No reports or decisions were made upon reconvening to open session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Moved to closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice on procurement (carried)
• Reconvened to open session with no reports from closed session

Committee of the Whole

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Kenora Police Services Board

This agenda for the Kenora Police Services Board meeting on November 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2019 Harbourfront Redevelopment Master Plan and initial detailed design drafts for McLeod Park (Stage 1, 2022) with consultant HTFC. No formal decisions were made; the item was a review and discussion. Further public feedback opportunities and a capital budget discussion on December 3rd were noted.

• Reviewed draft design plans for Harbourfront redevelopment with consultant HTFC
• Discussed parking needs for proposed docking spaces
• Noted McLeod Park project will be outlined in capital budget over several years
• Adjourned meeting at 12:15 p.m.

Council

Council approved the sale of surplus municipal lands on Chipman Street to Northern Sounds and Systems Inc. for $150,000 plus HST, and a conditional purchase and sale agreement with The InnKeepers Inc. for lands on Twelfth Avenue South and McCrae Street for $301,000 plus HST. A zoning bylaw amendment at Sunset Bay Rd and Transmitter Rd was approved, changing a portion from R1 to R2. Council also approved free metered parking in the Harbourtown Centre for December 2021, excluding municipal lots, and denied a temporary use application for a campground at Bell's Point Road.

• Approved sale of Chipman St lot to Northern Sounds and Systems Inc. for $150,000 plus HST
• Authorized conditional purchase and sale agreement with The InnKeepers Inc. for $301,000 plus HST
• Approved zoning bylaw amendment D14-21-08 from R1 to R2 at Sunset Bay Rd & Transmitter Rd
• Approved free metered parking in Harbourtown Centre for December 2021, excluding municipal lots
• Denied temporary use application D14-21-09 for campground at Bell's Point Road
• Approved amended Water and Wastewater Long Range Financial Plan
• Approved 2022 Council meeting calendar
• Authorized KDSB contribution agreement for public washroom at 15 Chipman St ($150,000)

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Hearings

This agenda is for a public meeting in Kenora, ON, on November 9, 2021, to hold hearings on a zoning amendment and an official plan amendment. The agenda text is mostly procedural boilerplate and contains no specific details about the proposed changes, locations, or dollar amounts.

• Public hearing on a zoning amendment
• Public hearing on an official plan amendment

The City of Kenora held a public meeting to consider a temporary use by-law for a campground on an unaddressed property on Bell's Point Road. The applicant was not present, and the City Planner recommended denial due to unpermitted development, including shoreline structures and wastewater discharge, on a known archaeological site. No decision was made at the meeting; Council will consider the application at a future meeting.

• No decision made at public meeting; application to be considered at future Council meeting
• Planning Advisory Committee voted not to recommend approval of the temporary use by-law

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on November 9, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee of the Whole approved a conditional purchase and sale agreement with The InnKeepers Inc. for municipal lands on Twelfth Avenue South and McCrae Street for $301,000 plus HST, intended for a 98-room hotel. Council also approved several other items, including a $150,000 land sale on Chipman Street, free metered parking in December 2021, and a zoning amendment. A temporary use application for a campground at Bell's Point Road was denied.

• Approved conditional land sale to The InnKeepers Inc. for $301,000 plus HST (for hotel development)
• Declared surplus and authorized sale of Chipman Street lot to Northern Sounds and Systems Inc. for $150,000 plus HST
• Approved free metered parking in Harbourtown Centre for December 2021
• Approved zoning by-law amendment at Sunset Bay Rd & Transmitter Rd (R1 to R2)
• Denied temporary use application for campground at Bell's Point Road
• Approved amended Water & Wastewater Long Range Financial Plan with 3.1% annual rate increase 2022-2026
• Approved 2022 Council meeting calendar
• Directed administration to prepare KDMA resolutions on NWHU funding, housing, OPP costs, and immigration pilot

Kenora Police Services Board

This agenda for the Kenora Police Services Board meeting on October 28, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Council

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Council approved the permanent closure and sale of surplus lands in the Pine Portage area to the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) for $106,080. It also approved a new Reduced Load By-law, a 50% lease reduction for three tenants and a full waiver for MS Kenora due to COVID-19, and accepted a tender for wastewater treatment plant repairs. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved sale of surplus lands to KDSB for $106,080 (carried)
• Approved permanent closure of parts of Twelfth Avenue South and McCrae Street (carried)
• Approved new Reduced Load By-law, repealing By-law 155-2008 (carried)
• Approved 50% lease reduction for River Air, Houseboat Adventures, Middle Lake Enterprises; waived MS Kenora lease (carried)
• Accepted tender from Peterson Machine and Supply Inc. for grit separator refurbishment (carried)
• Approved $35,000 allocation for records management modernization (carried)
• Approved application to Ontario Trillium Foundation for accessible playground at Norman Park (carried)
• Approved Section 357 tax adjustments with refunds totaling $3,487.48 (carried)

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

The Kenora Planning Advisory Committee approved a draft plan of subdivision for four new lots on Transmitter Road, and recommended that Council approve a related rezoning from R1 to R2 to allow semi-detached dwellings. The committee also approved two minor variances, one consent for a lot addition, and recommended refusal of a temporary use application for a single camper on Black Sturgeon Lake.

• Approved draft plan of subdivision D10-21-12 for 4 lots on Transmitter Road (carried)
• Recommended Council approve rezoning D14-21-08 from R1 to R2 for semi-detached dwellings (carried)
• Approved minor variance D13-21-12 at 65 Greenwood Drive to reduce minimum lot size to 0.4 ha (carried)
• Approved minor variance D13-21-13 at 792 Coney Island for dock and shed setbacks (carried)
• Defeated minor variance D13-21-14 at 3 Ascough Drive for secondary dwelling on waterfront lot
• Approved consent D10-21-13 for lot addition on Villeneuve Road (carried)
• Recommended Council refuse temporary use D14-21-09 for single camper on Bell's Point Road (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on October 19, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

The Special Committee of the Whole met on October 19, 2021, and moved into closed session for a training/education presentation by Member of Parliament Eric Melillo. No reports or decisions came out of the closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Moved into closed session for MP training (carried)
• Reconvened to open session with no reports

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended approving the permanent closure and sale of surplus lands in the Pine Portage area to the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) for $106,080, with public notice to be given at the October 19, 2021 Council meeting. The committee also recommended accepting the Q2 2021 investment report, August 2021 financial statements, and several other operational items. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations to be ratified by Council.

• Recommended closure and surplus declaration of parts of Twelfth Avenue South and McCrae Street
• Recommended sale of parts of Tenth Avenue South and Twelfth Avenue South to KDSB for $106,080
• Recommended acceptance of Q2 2021 investment report
• Recommended acceptance of August 2021 financial statements
• Recommended approval of Section 357 tax adjustments totaling $3,487.48
• Recommended approval of $35,000 for records management modernization application
• Recommended award of Wastewater Treatment Plant grit separator tender to Peterson Machine and Supply Inc.
• Recommended 50% lease reduction for River Air, Houseboat Adventures, and Middle Lake Enterprises, and waiver for MS Kenora

Council

Council approved a contract for detailed design and tender specifications to implement the Harbourfront Business Development Plan. The proposal from KGS, HTFC Planning and Design, and Number TEN Architects was accepted at $952,300 plus HST. The motion carried without recorded opposition.

• Approved $952,300 plus HST design contract for Harbourfront plan (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kenora Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on October 7, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The committee discussed a Trillium grant application for an accessible playground at Norman Park, with total project funding potentially reaching $460,000. No formal decisions were made; the committee was asked to suggest other funding sources and to prepare Terms of Reference edits for the next meeting.

• Reviewed Trillium grant application for accessible playground at Norman Park
• Noted $100,000 in 2021 capital funding and $100,000 ask for 2022
• Acknowledged $50,000 private donation and $210,000 Trillium grant application
• Requested committee members suggest additional funding sources
• Agreed to bring Terms of Reference edits to November meeting

Kenora Police Services Board

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The Kenora Police Services Board approved the agenda, confirmed previous minutes, received correspondence, and accepted the Kenora OPP monthly reports for June, July, and August 2021. The Detachment Commander discussed rising calls for service, a downtown safety plan, and technology changes. The board adjourned to closed session and reconvened with no reports.

• Approved meeting agenda (Resolution #1)
• Confirmed minutes of June 24, 2021 meeting (Resolution #2)
• Received correspondence on various topics (Resolution #3)
• Accepted OPP June, July, August 2021 monthly reports (Resolution #4)
• Adjourned to closed session under Police Services Act (Resolution #5)
• Reconvened and adjourned meeting (Resolution #6)

Council

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Council approved the closure and sale of road allowances and surplus land known as the 'Evergreen' site to 5901058 Manitoba Ltd. for $42,000. Council also approved a new noise bylaw, an IT services contract renewal with Boreal Datacom Inc., and a zoning amendment at 661 Ninth Street North. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved sale of Evergreen site lands to 5901058 Manitoba Ltd. for $42,000
• Approved new Noise Bylaw, repealing bylaw 27-2007
• Authorized 3-year IT services contract with Boreal Datacom Inc.
• Approved zoning change at 661 Ninth Street North from Light Industrial to General Commercial
• Approved extension of Kenora Recreation Centre Concession contract with Chad Gropp to July 31, 2022
• Approved $45,000 application to RED program for Harbourtown Centre streetscaping
• Approved application to Rural Transit Solutions Fund for micro-transit feasibility study
• Approved $63,375.89 write-off of Provincial Offences receivables

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kenora Planning Advisory Committee meeting on September 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The committee approved two lot severances: D10-21-10 to add a parcel from 794 Coney Island to 792 Coney Island, and D10-21-11 to add a portion of 19 Sandstone Place to 11 Sandstone Place, both to correct encroachments. It defeated a motion to approve a draft plan of subdivision for four new lots on Transmitter Road (D10-21-12) after hearing public opposition. It also deferred a zoning by-law amendment (D14-21-08) to the October meeting.

• Approved consent application D10-21-10 to sever a portion of 794 Coney Island and add it to 792 Coney Island, subject to conditions.
• Approved consent application D10-21-11 to sever a portion of 19 Sandstone Place and add it to 11 Sandstone Place, subject to conditions.
• Defeated a motion to approve draft plan of subdivision D10-21-12 for four new lots on Transmitter Road.
• Deferred zoning by-law amendment D14-21-08 to the October 2021 meeting.
• Approved the minutes of the August 17, 2021 meeting.

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Hearings

This meeting consists of public hearings for a zoning amendment and an official plan amendment. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific details on the proposed changes.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment
• Public hearing on official plan amendment

Council held a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 661 Ninth Street North, which would change the zoning from Light Industrial (ML) to General Commercial (GC) to allow a professional building with a dental clinic and other offices. No decisions were made at this meeting; it was held to gather public input. No public comments were received, and the meeting was closed at 12:14 p.m. The application is recommended for approval by staff and the Planning Advisory Committee, with a decision to be made at a future Council meeting.

• No decisions were made at this public meeting; it was held to gather public opinion on the proposed zoning amendment.
• The meeting was closed at 12:14 p.m. after no public comments or questions were received.
• The City Planner recommended approval of the zoning amendment, and the Planning Advisory Committee passed a resolution recommending approval.
• The application proposes to rezone a portion of the former Abitibi Mill site from Light Industrial (ML) to General Commercial (GC) to allow a professional building with a dental clinic and other offices.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on September 14, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

The Committee of the Whole recommended closing three road allowances and declaring them, along with a property, surplus, authorizing a purchase and sale agreement with 5901058 Manitoba Ltd. for $42,000. It also recommended approving a new noise bylaw, an IT services contract with Boreal Datacom Inc., and a zoning amendment for 661 Ninth Street North. All recommendations are subject to final approval at the September 21, 2021 Council meeting.

• Recommended closing road allowances PIN 42169-043, PIN 42169-244, and PIN 42169-0245 and declaring them and property PIN 42169-0162 surplus, with sale to 5901058 Manitoba Ltd. for $42,000.
• Recommended authorizing a three-year IT services contract with Boreal Datacom Inc. (2022-2024).
• Recommended adopting a new noise bylaw, repealing bylaw 27-2007, and applying for new set fines.
• Recommended recognizing September 30, 2021 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with facilities closed 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for staff education.
• Recommended approving an application to the Rural Economic Development (RED) program for $45,000 for Harbourtown Centre streetscaping, with $10,000 from Municipal Accommodation Tax.
• Recommended approving an application to the Rural Transit Solutions Fund for a micro-transit feasibility study.
• Recommended approving a zoning bylaw amendment for 661 Ninth Street North from Light Industrial to General Commercial.
• Recommended approving a one-season extension to the Kenora Recreation Centre Concession contract with Chad Gropp until July 31, 2022.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Kenora, ON Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of September 1, 2021. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics provided.

Council

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Council meeting of 2021-08-24 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text is limited to system-generated placeholders and interface labels, with no actual agenda items listed.

Council authorized a new multiple draw loan facility of up to $11,749,038 with TD Bank to transfer existing debt from the Citizens Prosperity Trust Fund, citing lower interest rates and over $1M in savings. Council also approved several budget amendments, including $370,000 from Police Station Replacement Reserves for the Central Community Club project, and a $66,500 FoodCycler pilot program. A zoning amendment for 865 East Melick Road was approved as amended to allow a commercial storage facility instead of highway commercial use.

• Authorized TD Bank loan facility up to $11,749,038 for debt transfer (carried)
• Approved $370,000 budget amendment for Central Community Club from Police Station Reserves (6-1, McMillan nay)
• Approved $66,500 FoodCycler pilot program funded from reserves (carried)
• Approved $80,900 for E-Permitting and Process Modernization (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment at 865 East Melick Road to RU[51] for commercial storage (carried)
• Authorized Letter of Intent with Solid Construction for Central Community Club build (6-1, McMillan nay)
• Approved purchase of 11.79 acres from CP Rail for $159,159.16 (carried)
• Approved 2020 Annual Report and audited financial statements (carried)

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

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The Kenora Planning Advisory Committee approved a minor variance for a garage at 224 Fifth Street South, three consent applications for lot additions, and recommended a zoning by-law amendment for the former mill site at 661 Ninth Street North. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved minor variance D13-21-11 for garage exceeding 10% lot coverage (carried)
• Approved consent D10-21-08 to sever 0.43 ha from 1930 Highway 17 West (carried)
• Approved consent D10-21-09 to sever 0.40 ha from 65 Greenwood Drive (carried)
• Recommended Council approve zoning change from ML to GC for former mill site (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from auditors MNP on the 2020 annual report and audited financial statements. The auditors expect to release an unmodified (clean) opinion on August 24, 2021, and noted no fraud or material non-compliance. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Received 2020 annual report and audited financial statements presentation (no vote)
• Noted auditor's expected unmodified opinion for release August 24, 2021

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Hearings

This meeting consists of public hearings for a zoning amendment and an official plan amendment. No specific details about the amendments are provided in the agenda text.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment
• Public hearing on official plan amendment

Council held a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment to change a portion of 865 East Melick Road from Rural (RU) to Highway Commercial (HC) to allow an indoor/outdoor storage facility. No decision was made; the matter will be considered at a future Council meeting on August 24, 2021. Public comments raised concerns about environmental impacts, water contamination, road conditions, and future uses.

• No decision made; public meeting only
• Public comments heard; decision deferred to August 24, 2021

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kenora Planning Advisory Committee meeting on August 10, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific planning matters, rezonings, or public hearings are listed.

The Kenora Planning Advisory Committee held a special meeting via Zoom on August 10, 2021. The only substantive decision was the election of a new Chair for the 2021-2022 term: Robert Kitowski was elected after Ray Pearson declined the nomination. The committee then adjourned to a closed session for education and training on the Terms of Reference and meeting procedures, and later reconvened and adjourned.

• Elected Robert Kitowski as Chair of the Planning Advisory Committee for the term of current Council
• Adjourned to closed session for education and training on Terms of Reference and Meeting Procedures

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole met virtually and moved into closed session to discuss one matter related to educating and training council members about the Park Street Development Project. No reports were brought back to open session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Moved to closed session to discuss council education/training on Park Street Development Project (carried)

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kenora Planning Advisory Committee meeting on July 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is limited to system-generated placeholders and interface labels, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

Council

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Council meeting of July 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended appointing Graham Chaze to fill the council vacancy left by Kirsi Ralko, and approved several budget amendments and agreements, including funding for the Central Park Community Club, a dehumidifier at the Recreation Centre, and a shuttle service to Coney Island. These items are set for final adoption at the July 20, 2021 council meeting.

• Recommended appointing Graham Chaze as Councillor to replace Kirsi Ralko (effective June 22, 2021)
• Recommended budget amendment of $366,402.24 for Central Park Community Club green space and amenities
• Recommended budget amendment of $227,771.00 for Thistle Arena dehumidifier (fully funded by ICIP)
• Recommended $193,000 budget amendment for 2021 Municipal Accommodation Tax workplan
• Recommended entering into Option to Purchase Agreement for 16.17-acre parcel at $323,000
• Recommended authorizing expropriation of 'Outen Strip' lands for former Jaffray Melick office transfer
• Recommended executing Coney Island Shuttle Service agreement with Green Adventures ($10,000 + HST)
• Recommended executing vending agreement with Bridge Drive In Ice Cream for Harbourfront

Council

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Council approved a budget amendment of $26,300 plus HST for a strategic planning process for the Kenora Police Services Board, funded partly from police commission reserves and contingency reserves. They also accepted a tender from Titan Contractors for $398,342.00 (plus HST) for sewer and water rehabilitation at Central Park, and directed staff to apply to the Green and Inclusive Community Building Program for a large retrofit project. A draft 5-Year Tourism and Economic Development Strategy was presented but not yet approved.

• Approved budget amendment of $26,300 plus HST for police board strategic plan (moved by McMillan, seconded by Smith)
• Accepted Titan Contractors' tender of $398,342.00 plus HST for Central Park sewer and water rehabilitation (moved by Smith, seconded by Goss)
• Directed staff to submit application to Green and Inclusive Community Building Program for large retrofit project (moved by Goss, seconded by Van Walleghem)
• Gave first and second reading to By-law #86-2021 for the budget amendment (moved by Van Walleghem, seconded by McMillan)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on June 28, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Committee of the Whole met virtually and immediately moved into closed session to discuss one negotiation-related matter. Upon reconvening, Council directed administration to postpone the fireworks scheduled for Canada Day. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

• Directed administration to postpone Canada Day fireworks (carried)

Kenora Police Services Board

This agenda for the Kenora Police Services Board meeting on June 24, 2021, contains no substantive items. It is limited to procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

The Kenora Police Services Board approved the OPP Detachment Commander's monthly reports for April and May 2021, as presented. The board also received correspondence from the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards, supported moving forward with a strategic plan, and scheduled a discussion on the OAPSB conference for September. The meeting adjourned to a closed session for one item under intimate financial or personal matters, then reconvened with no reports and adjourned.

• Approved the agenda as presented (Resolution #1).
• Confirmed the minutes of the April 27, 2021 regular meeting (Resolution #2).
• Received correspondence from OAPSB dated May 3 and May 5, 2021 (Resolution #3).
• Accepted the Kenora OPP April and May 2021 monthly reports (Resolution #4).
• Adjourned to closed session at 9:50 a.m. under section 35(4)(b) of the Police Services Act (Resolution #5).
• Reconvened at 9:57 a.m. with no reports from closed session and adjourned the meeting (Resolution #6).

Council

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Council approved multiple contracts and agreements, including a $753,478 tender to Lake of the Woods Electric for the Water Treatment Plant Generator Replacement and a $454,800 tender to M Builds (NWO) for Valley Lift Station upgrades. A zoning amendment for 321 First Avenue South was approved with a holding zone, while a similar amendment for 96 Lakeside Crescent was defeated. Council also ratified collective agreements with CUPE Local 191 and IBEW Local 559, and approved the 2021 municipal insurance renewal at $445,365.

• Approved $753,478 tender to Lake of the Woods Electric for water treatment plant generator replacement
• Approved $454,800 tender to M Builds (NWO) for Valley Lift Station upgrades
• Approved zoning amendment for 321 First Avenue South to GC[h] with holding zone (13a)
• Defeated zoning amendment for 96 Lakeside Crescent (recorded vote: 4 nays, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2021 municipal insurance renewal at $445,365 plus $6,298 for volunteer firefighter coverage
• Ratified CUPE Local 191 and IBEW Local 559 collective agreements
• Approved creation of Municipal Asset Manager position
• Authorized internet and telephone voting for 2022 municipal election

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kenora Planning Advisory Committee meeting on June 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Kenora Planning Advisory Committee approved three minor variance applications (D13-21-06, D13-21-07, D13-21-08) and one consent application (D10-21-04) at its June 15, 2021 meeting. The variances relate to properties on Ottawa Street, Wildwood Drive, and First Avenue South, while the consent involves a lot severance on Victoria Crescent. All decisions were carried and are subject to conditions outlined in staff reports.

• Approved minor variance D13-21-06 for 42 Ottawa Street, allowing reduced front and side yard setbacks and narrower parking stalls for a two-dwelling conversion.
• Approved minor variance D13-21-07 for Wildwood Drive, permitting a detached secondary dwelling closer to the street than the main building in an R1 zone.
• Approved minor variance D13-21-08 for First Avenue South, reducing required parking from 46 to 30 spaces and allowing off-site parking within 310m.
• Approved consent application D10-21-04 for a 0.11 ha lot severance from 42 Victoria Crescent to be added to 20 Victoria Crescent, subject to conditions.
• Adopted the May 18, 2021 meeting minutes as amended with recommendations from Member John Barr.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Hearings

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• Public hearing on zoning amendment
• Public hearing on official plan amendment

Council held a public meeting to hear three proposed zoning by-law amendments: 613 Ottawa Street (GC to R2), 321 First Avenue South (remove HL zone), and 96 Lakeside Crescent (R2 to R3, remove HL). No decisions were made at this public meeting; Council will consider decisions at a future meeting. The meeting was procedural, gathering public input only.

• No decisions made at this public meeting; all three applications deferred to a future Council meeting
• Heard application D14-21-04 for 613 Ottawa Street to rezone from GC to R2; no public comments received
• Heard application D14-21-05 for 321 First Avenue South to remove HL zone; multiple public comments received for and against
• Heard application D14-21-03 for 96 Lakeside Crescent to rezone from R2 to R3 and remove HL; multiple public comments received in opposition
• Meeting closed at 3:23 p.m. with no votes taken

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole agenda for Kenora, ON on 2021-06-08 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is mostly system-generated placeholders with no decisions, discussions, or listed topics.

The Committee of the Whole approved the creation of a new Municipal Asset Manager position to lead the city's Asset Management Program. Council also accepted the municipal insurance renewal proposal, approved several zoning bylaw amendments, and authorized tax receipts for Rotary Peace Park donations. The council vacancy process was deferred to a future date.

• Approved creation of Municipal Asset Manager position
• Accepted municipal insurance renewal at $445,365 plus VFIS coverage at $6,298
• Approved zoning change for 613 Ottawa Street from GC to R2
• Approved zoning change for 321 First Avenue South from GC[HL] to GC
• Approved zoning change for 96 Lakeside Crescent to R3 with conditions including 5.7m/unit frontage
• Authorized tax receipts for Rotary Peace Park donations of $50 or more
• Deferred council vacancy appointment process to a future date
• Appointed Kevin Gannon as CEMC and Kent Readman as alternate

Sustainability Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting on June 7, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

Council

Council approved several budget amendments, including $185,000 plus HST to buy CP Rail land for the Railway Street Reconstruction project, $395,000 plus HST for sewer and water work at Central Park, and $13,876.80 plus HST for recreation software. It also approved a site plan agreement for a 30-unit supportive housing facility, appointed a new fire chief, and defeated a temporary use bylaw for a sawmill at 129 Whitehead Road.

• Approved $185,000 plus HST debt-financed CP Rail land purchase for Railway Street project
• Approved $395,000 plus HST for sewer/water/storm infrastructure at Central Park
• Approved $13,876.80 plus HST for recreation software conversion to ActiveNet
• Approved site plan agreement for 30-unit supportive housing at 1001 Ninth Street North
• Appointed Kent Readman as Fire Chief effective June 15, 2021
• Defeated temporary use bylaw for sawmill at 129 Whitehead Road
• Approved 2021 BIZ levy request of $44,653.37
• Approved consolidation of Sewer & Water and Depreciation reserves

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on May 18, 2021, contains only technical placeholders and no substantive items. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda topics provided.

The Committee of the Whole met virtually for a strategic planning workshop facilitated by Urban Systems. The session reviewed the existing 2016 plan and discussed priorities for 2026, including housing, communication, climate change, and infrastructure. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Held strategic plan workshop #1 with Urban Systems (no vote)
• Reviewed existing strategic plan and discussed 2026 priorities (no vote)

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kenora Planning Advisory Committee meeting on May 18, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Kenora Planning Advisory Committee recommended Council refuse a zoning amendment for 96 Lakeside Crescent to allow a six-unit apartment complex, citing neighbourhood compatibility and road safety concerns. The committee also recommended approval of a zoning amendment for 321 First Avenue South to remove the hazard land designation for a mixed-use development, and approved a zoning change for 613 Ottawa Street to legalize a residential use.

• Recommended refusal of zoning amendment D14-21-03 for 96 Lakeside Crescent (carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment D14-21-05 for 321 First Avenue South (carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment D14-21-04 for 613 Ottawa Street (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and recommended approval of several budget amendments, including consolidating sewer/water reserves, funding a CP Rail land purchase for Railway Street, and replacing infrastructure at Central Park. They also approved parking fee changes at boat launches, added accessible parking stalls, and authorized a site plan agreement for a supportive housing facility. The committee recommended establishing a Crime Prevention and Community Well-being Advisory Committee and approved a temporary use bylaw for a sawmill at 129 Whitehead Road. All items are recommendations to be formally adopted at the May 18, 2021 Council meeting.

• Approved 2021 Q1 Contracts report (recommended)
• Accepted March 2021 Financial Statements (recommended)
• Approved Harbourtown Centre BIZ levy of $44,653.37 (recommended)
• Approved consolidation of Sewer & Water reserves (recommended)
• Recommended 7-person Police Services Board with Indigenous member (recommended)
• Approved $185,000 debt-financed CP Rail land purchase for Railway Street (recommended)
• Approved $395,000 sewer/water/storm infrastructure replacement at Central Park (recommended)
• Approved temporary use bylaw for sawmill at 129 Whitehead Road (recommended)

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Hearings

This meeting consists of public hearings for a zoning amendment and an official plan amendment. The agenda provides no details on the specific properties or changes involved.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment
• Public hearing on official plan amendment

The meeting was a public hearing for a proposed temporary use bylaw to allow a sawmill on a 25-acre portion of 129 Whitehead Road for up to three years. No decision was made; Council will consider the application at a future meeting. The City Planner recommended approval with conditions, but the Planning Advisory Committee had previously defeated a motion to recommend approval.

• No decision made; public hearing held for temporary use application D14-21-02
• City Planner recommended approval with conditions (hours, wetland setback, truck restrictions)
• Planning Advisory Committee defeated motion to recommend approval on April 20, 2021

Kenora Police Services Board

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The Kenora Police Services Board approved a recommendation for the new board under the Community Safety Policing Act, 2019, proposing a seven-person board including one Indigenous member, and keeping Kenora and Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls boards separate. The board also accepted the OPP March 2021 monthly report, which showed 1,392 calls for service, and rescheduled its May meeting to May 26 at 10:30 a.m. due to a conference conflict.

• Approved recommendation for 7-person board with Indigenous member (carried)
• Approved keeping Kenora and Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls boards separate (carried)
• Approved community member selection via City of Kenora appointment process (carried)
• Accepted OPP March 2021 monthly report (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Confirmed March 25, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Received correspondence from OAPSB and D. Bruyere (carried)
• Adjourned to closed session for personal matters, reconvened with no reports (carried)

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kenora Planning Advisory Committee meeting on April 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Kenora Planning Advisory Committee approved three minor variance applications, including a marina expansion at 557 Lakeview Drive and a chiropractic clinic at 1421 Highway 17E, and rejected a temporary use application for a sawmill at 129 Whitehead Road. The committee also approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved minor variance D13-21-02 for Coney Island to reduce side yard from 15m to 3m for a new dwelling (carried)
• Approved minor variance D13-21-04 for 557 Lakeview Drive to reduce parking from 96 to 72 stalls for marina expansion (carried)
• Approved minor variance D13-21-05 for 1421 Highway 17E to reduce parking from 21 to 11 stalls for chiropractic clinic (carried)
• Defeated temporary use application D14-21-02 for sawmill at 129 Whitehead Road (defeated)
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 and March 16, 2021 meetings as amended

Council

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Council meeting on 2021-04-20 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text is largely empty of content, with no listed agenda items, reports, or motions.

Council approved multiple budget amendments and policy items, including $100,000 for a Parks & Recreational Master Plan and $80,000 for a Tourism Destination Marketing Strategy & Brand Redevelopment. It also approved the updated Asset Management Plan, an Investment Policy Statement, and several agreements for construction, consulting, and grants. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $100,000 for Parks & Recreational Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 for Tourism Destination Marketing Strategy & Brand Redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved updated Asset Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Policy Statement (unanimous)
• Approved $18,616.75 for Jones Road Landfill concrete work (unanimous)
• Approved $85,000 for outstanding water and sewer projects (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for kiln installation at Douglas Family Art Centre (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus road allowance for $1,930 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on April 13, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The text is limited to system-generated placeholders and interface labels, with no substantive content to report.

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and recommended approval of the 2021 Economic Recovery Plan, which includes waiving outdoor commercial patio fees, free metered parking in Harbourtown Centre for July 2021, and amendments to Whitecap Pavilion rental fees. Council also recommended several budget amendments, including $100,000 for a Parks & Recreational Master Plan and $80,000 for a Tourism Destination Marketing Strategy. These items are scheduled for formal adoption at the April 20, 2021 Council meeting.

• Reaffirmed waiving fees for Outdoor Commercial Patios (subject to staff approval)
• Approved free metered parking in Harbourtown Centre for July 2021 (excluding municipal lots)
• Approved amendments to Whitecap Pavilion rental fees to support public events
• Approved free evening and weekend parking at the Park Street municipal lot
• Recommended $100,000 budget amendment for Parks & Recreational Master Plan (from Contingency Reserve)
• Recommended $80,000 budget amendment for Tourism Destination Marketing Strategy (from brand leadership and MAT tax reserves)
• Recommended $18,616.75 budget amendment for concrete work at Jones Road Landfill (from Solid Waste Reserve)
• Recommended $85,000 budget amendment for outstanding water and sewer projects (from Sewer and Water Reserves)

Council

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Council approved two construction tenders: Moncrief Construction for 2021 Municipal Road Works at $1,410,965.87 plus HST, and Titan Contractors for sewer and water reconstruction at $2,396,664.00 plus HST. The road works include resurfacing from Laurenson's Creek to A & W, with a possible underground pipe addition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Moncrief Construction tender for 2021 Municipal Road Works at $1,410,965.87 plus HST
• Approved Titan Contractors tender for sewer and water reconstruction at $2,396,664.00 plus HST

Kenora Police Services Board

This agenda for the Kenora Police Services Board meeting on March 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Kenora Police Services Board approved its agenda, previous minutes, correspondence, and the OPP February 2021 monthly reports. In closed session, the Board decided to support the appointment of an Indigenous representative to the Board. The Board also discussed attending the OAPSB conference and the upcoming Zone 1 meeting, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved the March 25, 2021 agenda as presented.
• Confirmed the minutes of the February 25, 2021 meeting.
• Received correspondence from D. Bruyere, MCSCS, and OAPSB.
• Accepted the Kenora OPP February 2021 monthly reports.
• Supported the appointment of an Indigenous representative to the Board (from closed session).
• Adjourned to closed session and reconvened, with no other reports.

Heritage Kenora

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Heritage Kenora unanimously approved two Community Improvement Plan (CIP) applications: $17,350 for the Kenora Veterinary Clinic at 305 Matheson St S and $1,725 for Flowers by the Lake. The committee also reviewed remaining 2021 CIP funds, noting about $10,050 left after these approvals, and discussed possibly requesting more funding from council. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved $17,350 CIP application for Kenora Veterinary Clinic (unanimous)
• Approved $1,725 CIP application for Flowers by the Lake (unanimous)
• Discussed sending letter to council for more CIP funding (no formal action)
• Agreed to explore heritage designations for April meeting (consensus)

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

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The Kenora Planning Advisory Committee deferred a decision on a minor variance application (D13-21-02) for a property on Coney Island to allow the applicant to submit a revised site plan and application. The deferral was due to an error in the lot size calculation that would result in a smaller setback than originally requested. The committee also elected Wayne Gauld as Chair and Ray Pearson as Vice-Chair, and noted the withdrawal of another application (D13-21-03, Ottawa Street).

• Deferred minor variance D13-21-02 (Coney Island) to April 20, 2021 for revised site plan and application
• Elected Wayne Gauld as Chair
• Elected Ray Pearson as Vice-Chair
• Acknowledged withdrawal of application D13-21-03 (Ottawa Street)

Council

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Council adopted the 2021 starting tax ratios and gave three readings to by-laws setting tax rates and adopting the budget. It approved budget amendments for an off-leash dog park ($90,000), line painting ($23,000), and economic development monitoring ($3,600). Council also accepted tenders for line painting and bridge repairs, and approved several other items including a lease renewal and an official plan amendment.

• Adopted 2021 starting tax ratios and gave three readings to by-laws for tax rates and budget adoption.
• Approved $90,000 budget amendment for an off-leash dog park near A+W Ball Diamonds.
• Approved $23,000 budget amendment for 2021 line painting and accepted tender from North-West Lines Ltd. ($214,050).
• Approved $3,600 budget amendment for economic development and tourism strategy monitoring.
• Accepted tender from KEM Construction ($544,390) for Beggs Arch Culvert and Lajeunesse Bridge repairs.
• Authorized five-year lease renewal with Kenora Condominium Corp No. 2 for parking on Colonization Road.
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Central Park (to R3 Residential).
• Disallowed fingerboard sign application for The Reef Store due to cannabis promotion prohibition.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on March 9, 2021, contains only boilerplate text and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

The Committee of the Whole received a deputation from the Kenora Seniors Coalition supporting the rezoning of the western half of Central Park for residential development, and heard a request from the Lake of the Woods Soccer Association for financial relief. The committee recommended approval of several items, including the 2021 tax rates and ratios, a $214,050 tender for line painting, a $544,390 tender for bridge repairs, a $90,000 budget amendment for an off-leash dog park, and a five-year lease renewal with Kenora Condominium Corp No. 2. It also recommended approving an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 543 Lakeview Drive and an application for $45,000 in Skills Development funding. All recommendations are subject to final approval at the March 16, 2021 Council meeting.

• Recommended adopting 2021 starting tax ratios and rates, with public notice for March 16, 2021 meeting
• Recommended accepting the 2020 Capital and Unusual Spending report
• Recommended accepting the January 2021 Financial Statements
• Recommended accepting the tender from North-West Lines Ltd. for $214,050 for 2021 line painting, with a $23,000 budget amendment from the Roads Reserve
• Recommended accepting the tender from KEM Construction for $544,390 for Beggs Arch Culvert and Lajeunesse Bridge repairs
• Recommended authorizing use of municipal lands near A+W Ball Diamonds as an off-leash dog park, with a $90,000 budget amendment from the Parkland Reserve
• Recommended approving a five-year lease renewal with Kenora Condominium Corp No. 2 for parking on Colonization Road
• Recommended approving the settlement for LPAT Case PL190146 regarding 543 Lakeview Drive, and approving a $45,000 application to the Skills Development Fund

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Hearings

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• Public hearings on zoning amendment
• Public hearings on official plan amendment

Council held a public meeting to discuss a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for the western portion of Central Park (700 First Street South). The proposal would redesignate the land from Open Space to Established Area and rezone it from 'OS' Open Space to 'R3' Residential – Third Density, to allow for future residential development. No decision was made at this meeting; it was held to gather public opinion, with a decision to be considered at a future council meeting.

• No decisions made; public meeting held to gather input on proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 700 First Street South (Central Park)
• Proposal to redesignate western portion of Central Park from Open Space to Established Area and rezone from 'OS' to 'R3' Residential – Third Density
• City Planner recommended approval of the amendments
• Planning Advisory Committee passed a resolution recommending approval on February 16, 2021
• 13 public submissions in opposition and 1 in support received as of March 3, 2021
• CP Proximity Ontario opposed the rezoning due to proximity to active rail yard
• Public comments heard from Dave Schwartz, Myron Bowen, and Ashley Cederwall

Kenora Police Services Board

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The Kenora Police Services Board held its regular meeting on February 25, 2021, and elected Sara Dias as Chair and Andrew Poirier as Vice Chair for 2021. The board also accepted the OPP January 2021 monthly reports, which included 1,233 calls for service and noted reductions in violent and property crime. The meeting was adjourned to closed session for two items under intimate financial or personal matters, with no reports upon reconvening.

• Elected Sara Dias as Board Chair for 2021
• Elected Andrew Poirier as Board Vice Chair for 2021
• Approved the agenda as presented
• Confirmed minutes of January 28, 2021 meeting
• Accepted Kenora OPP January 2021 monthly reports
• Changed April meeting date to April 27 at 8:30 a.m.
• Adjourned to closed session for two items under Section 35(4)(b)

Council

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Council meeting of 2021-02-23 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items.

Council received the 2021 Service Delivery Review report from Optimus SBR. Council approved a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Space Holdings Ltd. for the sale of 1125 Highway 17 East for $1.25 million. The related by-law (#25-2021) was given first and second reading. Council then adjourned to a closed session to discuss council training and a confidential staff matter, reconvening with no reports.

• Received the 2021 Service Delivery Review Report as prepared by Optimus SBR.
• Approved entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Space Holdings Ltd. for 1125 Highway 17 East in the amount of $1.25 million.
• Gave first and second reading to By-law #25-2021 (Purchase and Sale Agreement – 1125 Hwy 17 E).
• Adjourned to a closed session to discuss council education/training and a confidential staff matter.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on February 16, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Committee of the Whole met virtually to receive public delegations and a consultant presentation on the 2020-2022 Official Plan Review. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a statutory public input session required before drafting the new Official Plan. A draft plan is expected by March 31, 2021, with a statutory public open house scheduled for late July 2021.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was for public input on Official Plan review
• Received presentation from WSP consultants on Policy Directions and Recommendations Report
• Heard delegations from Ontario Northland, Harvest Kenora, and residents on Official Plan topics

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

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The Kenora Planning Advisory Committee recommended Council approve an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to redesignate and rezone the western half of Central Park (700 First Street South) from Open Space to Established Area and from OS to R3 Residential Third Density, to enable future high-density residential development. The Committee also approved three separate applications for lot creation, severance, and realignment, all subject to conditions. The Central Park recommendation was carried despite public opposition and member concerns about green space loss and lack of detail on future development.

• Recommended Council approve Official Plan Amendment D09-21-01 to redesignate western half of Central Park from Open Space to Established Area (carried)
• Recommended Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment D14-21-01 to rezone western half of Central Park from OS to R3 Residential Third Density (carried)
• Approved minor variance D13-21-01 for reduced lot frontage (69.4m vs 90m) and lot area (1.70 and 1.46 ha vs 2.0 ha) on Anderson Road (carried)
• Approved consent D10-21-02 for lot severance on Anderson Road, PIN 42174-0052, subject to conditions (carried)
• Approved consent D10-21-01 for lot addition at 1509 Ontario Street and 812 Fourth Street to remedy encroachment (carried)
• Approved consent D10-21-03 for lot severance at 1540 Coker Road, creating two lots (2.99 ha and 4.65 ha), subject to conditions (carried)

Council

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Council approved a $2.25 million purchase and sale agreement with the Nature Conservancy of Canada for Town Island, committing $75,000 to a stewardship endowment fund. It also approved several budget amendments, including $11,520 for an OPP office in the Pavilion and $6,350 for parkade emergency repairs, and set 2020 and 2021 council remuneration rates. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $2.25M sale of Town Island to Nature Conservancy of Canada
• Approved $75,000 commitment to NCC Stewardship Endowment Fund
• Approved $11,520 budget amendment for OPP office in Kenora Pavilion
• Approved $6,350 budget amendment for parkade emergency repairs
• Set 2020 council remuneration: Mayor $39,461, Council $19,802, per diem $191
• Set 2021 council remuneration: Mayor $40,053, Council $20,099, per diem $194
• Declared 1125 Highway 17E (former OPP detachment) surplus to municipal needs
• Approved 3-year agreement with Debbie's Greenhouse for plant maintenance

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a $2.25 million purchase and sale agreement with the Nature Conservancy of Canada for Town Island, including a $75,000 commitment to a stewardship endowment fund. It also recommended several budget amendments, including $11,520 for an OPP office in the Pavilion and $6,350 for parkade repairs, plus new council remuneration rates for 2020 and 2021. These items are scheduled for formal adoption at the February 16, 2021 council meeting.

• Recommended $2.25M sale of Town Island to Nature Conservancy of Canada
• Recommended $75,000 to NCC Stewardship Endowment Fund
• Recommended $11,520 budget amendment for OPP office in Pavilion
• Recommended $6,350 budget amendment for parkade emergency repairs
• Recommended 2020 council remuneration: Mayor $39,461, Council $19,802, per diem $191
• Recommended 2021 council remuneration: Mayor $40,053, Council $20,099, per diem $194
• Recommended 3-year garden maintenance contract with Debbie's Greenhouse
• Recommended 5-year vending services contract with Boreal Concepts

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole met virtually and moved into closed session to discuss one labour relations matter: the CAO performance review. No reports were provided from the closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Moved into closed session for CAO performance review (carried)
• Reconvened to open session with no reports

Kenora Police Services Board

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Council

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Council meeting of 2021-01-19 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no decisions, discussions, or notable agenda items listed.

Council approved the 2021 Municipal Operating Budget, Water & Wastewater Utility Budget, and Solid Waste Utility Budget, along with authorizing implementation. It also approved several other items including a lease renewal, a peace park MOU, a service agreement, a funding application, zoning changes, and various reports and appointments. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2021 Municipal Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Water & Wastewater Utility Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Solid Waste Utility Budget (unanimous)
• Authorized one-year lease extension with 446562 Ontario Ltd. (Hing's) at 3% rent increase (unanimous)
• Authorized MOU with Kenora Rotary Club for Peace Park on First Avenue South (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 RED program application for Husky the Muskie restoration, with $35,000 city commitment (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment at 63 Nash Street from R3 to HC (unanimous)
• Authorized expropriation application for 'Outen Strip' lands (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on January 12, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Hearings

This meeting is a public hearing session for proposed zoning and official plan amendments in Kenora, ON. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders, with no specific amendment details, locations, or dollar amounts listed. Residents attending would hear presentations and provide input on the proposed changes.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment
• Public hearing on official plan amendment

Council held a public meeting on January 12, 2021, to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 63 Nash Street, proposing to change the zoning from R3 Residential to HC Highway Commercial to allow a parking lot. The city planner recommended approval, and the Planning Advisory Committee also recommended approval. No public comments were made for or against the application. No decision was made at this meeting; council will consider the application at a future meeting.

• Held public meeting for zoning amendment D14-20-04 (63 Nash Street)
• Received city planner's recommendation to approve the rezoning
• Received Planning Advisory Committee resolution recommending approval
• Heard applicant's presentation supporting the parking lot and marina expansion
• No public comments for or against the application
• Closed public meeting at 12:20 p.m.; no decision made

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on January 5, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. It includes no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions for residents to note.

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2021 water/wastewater budget, which as directed by Council does not include a rate increase. Staff will remove a 1.55% rate increase option from the draft budget, as only two Council members supported it. The committee also reviewed the solid waste budget, which includes no bag tag rate change but recommends a future user fee review.

• Reviewed 2021 water/wastewater budget with no rate increase, as directed by Council
• Directed staff to remove the 1.55% rate increase option from the draft water/wastewater budget
• Directed staff to provide a five-year capital project summary page for Council review
• Directed staff to change schedule on page 7 to reflect projections instead of the 2020 budget
• Reviewed 2021 solid waste budget with no bag tag rate change
• Noted recommendation to conduct a solid waste user fee review
• Noted blue box program transitioning to producer responsibility, with Kenora targeting January 2023 transition
• All three budgets to be presented to Council at the January 12 Committee of the Whole meeting

Committee of the Whole

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