Kenora public meetings in 2022

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole agenda for Kenora, ON on 2022-12-29 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely made up of interface labels and embedded content placeholders, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

Council held a special meeting to hear public deputations regarding downtown safety, homelessness, and addiction. Following a closed session, Council directed the hiring of a coordinator and the redevelopment of the Community Safety and Well Being Plan.

• Approved hiring of the Community Safety and Well Being Coordinator
• Approved redevelopment of the Community Safety and Well Being Plan
• Received commitment from OPP for increased foot and car patrol downtown

Council

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Committee of the Whole

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The committee adjourned to a closed session to discuss educating and training members of council regarding governance. No reports were provided upon reconvening to the open session.

• Approved motion to move into closed session at 9:01 a.m. for governance training

Committee of the Whole

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Council approved a 1.5% economic adjustment for the Professional and Managerial Pay Grid effective January 1, 2023. The committee also appointed new members to the Northwestern Health Unit Board of Health and the Accessibility Advisory Committee. Several funding applications and contract extensions were proposed for further action.

• Approved 1.5% economic adjustment for Professional and Managerial Pay Grid
• Appointed Rebecca Vineberg to the Northwestern Health Unit Board of Health
• Appointed Chad English to the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Confirmed minutes from October 3 and various October/November 2022 special meetings

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Hearings

This agenda is for public hearings on a zoning amendment and an official plan, but the provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific details about the proposals. No concrete items, locations, or dollar amounts are listed.

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

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on November 29, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Committee of the Whole

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The meeting consisted of a closed session to discuss labour relations regarding the education and training of Council members. No reports or substantive decisions were made during the open session.

• Approved motion to move into closed session at 4:01 p.m. to discuss labour relations (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

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Council

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Council meeting of 2022-11-16 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Council directed administration to install the new Coney Island Foot Bridge using temporary construction railings. This decision allows the bridge to be installed immediately to maintain resident access during the freeze-up period while permanent railings are delayed.

• Approved installation of new Coney Island Foot Bridge with temporary construction railings

Pecuniary Interest

This agenda for the Kenora, ON meeting dated 2022-11-15 contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed. The text is entirely template placeholders and interface labels, providing no actionable content for residents.

Council

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Council meeting of November 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, offering only embedded media placeholders and system-generated text.

During its inaugural meeting, Council established a rotation schedule for the Acting Mayor role. The body also approved numerous appointments for community boards, advisory committees, and external agencies, most with terms ending November 14, 2026.

• Approved Acting Mayor rotation starting with Robert Bernie (Nov 15, 2022 - July 31, 2023)
• Appointed members to Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Appointed members to Crime Prevention and Community Well-Being Advisory Committee
• Appointed members to District of Kenora Home for the Aged Management Board
• Appointed members to Kenora Police Services Board
• Appointed members to Kenora Public Library Board
• Appointed members to Planning Advisory Committee & Committee of Adjustment
• Appointed John McDougall to Synergy North Corporation Board of Directors

Inaugural Meeting

This agenda for the City of Kenora's inaugural meeting on November 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

During its inaugural meeting, City Council established a schedule for Acting Mayors and appointed council members and community residents to multiple advisory committees and boards. Most appointments are set to expire no later than November 14, 2026.

• Approved Acting Mayor rotation schedule from November 15, 2022, to November 30, 2026
• Appointed members to Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Appointed members to Crime Prevention and Community Well-Being Advisory Committee
• Appointed members to District of Kenora Home for the Aged Management Board
• Appointed members to Heritage Kenora
• Appointed members to Kenora Police Services Board
• Appointed members to Kenora Public Library Board
• Appointed John McDougall to Synergy North Corporation Board of Directors until April 30, 2025

Council

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At a special meeting on October 17, 2022, Kenora City Council approved the 2021 audited financial statements for the Corporation of the City of Kenora. The motion was moved by Councillor A. Poirier and seconded by Councillor S. Smith, and carried. The meeting was held virtually with Deputy Mayor M. Goss in the chair, and included Councillors G. Chaze, A. Poirier, and S. Smith. Mayor D. Reynard and Councillors R. McMillan and C. Van Walleghem were absent.

• Approved the 2021 audited financial statements for the Corporation of the City of Kenora (moved by Poirier, seconded by Smith, carried)

Council

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Council approved applications to NOHFC and FedNor for $558,123 each for McLeod Park Phase II, with a city commitment of up to $124,026. Council also authorized a three-year agreement with Jennifer Schott for Coney Island Park operations and maintenance, and adopted the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Additionally, Council petitioned the federal government to include Kenora in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot.

• Approved $558,123 NOHFC application for McLeod Park Phase II (carried)
• Approved $558,123 FedNor application for McLeod Park Phase II (carried)
• Confirmed city financial commitment of up to $124,026 for McLeod Park Phase II (carried)
• Approved three-year agreement with Jennifer Schott for Coney Island Park operations and maintenance (carried)
• Adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan (carried)
• Petitioned federal government to include Kenora in Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (carried)
• Accepted August 2022 financial statements (carried)
• Approved December meeting schedule change to December 5, 2022 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on October 3, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Committee of the Whole voted to petition the federal government and Thunder Bay's economic development commission to include Kenora in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot catchment area. Council also accepted the August 2022 financial statements, approved budget amendments, rescheduled the December committee meeting, and authorized a three-year park maintenance agreement for Coney Island. Applications for $1.1M in grants for McLeod Park Phase II were approved, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan was accepted.

• Approved petition to include Kenora in Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (carried)
• Accepted August 2022 financial statements (carried)
• Approved 2021 budget amendments (carried)
• Rescheduled December Committee of the Whole to Dec. 6, 2022 (carried)
• Authorized three-year Coney Island Park maintenance agreement with Jennifer Schott (carried)
• Accepted Parks and Recreation Master Plan (carried)
• Approved NOHFC and FedNor applications for $558,123 each for McLeod Park Phase II (carried)
• Confirmed $124,026 municipal contribution for McLeod Park Phase II from accommodation tax and land reserve (carried)

Kenora Police Services Board

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Council

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Council passed a resolution opposing the proposed reduction of federal ridings in northern Ontario, which would combine Kenora with other ridings. Council also approved several routine items, including financial reports, a lease renewal for the Keewatin Medical Clinic, a concession contract, and a zoning amendment. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted resolution opposing federal riding reduction in northern Ontario (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 Q2 investment report (unanimous)
• Accepted July 2022 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Elections Compliance Audit Committee terms of reference (unanimous)
• Rescheduled October meetings to Oct 3 and Oct 7 (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal for 904 Ottawa Street to 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment at 216 Matheson Street South (unanimous)
• Approved 16 bylaws including policies and agreements (unanimous)

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Hearings

This meeting is for public hearings regarding a zoning amendment and an official plan. The agenda contains only procedural details and no specific items are listed.

Council held a public meeting to discuss a zoning bylaw amendment for 216 Matheson Street South, proposing a four-storey mixed-use development with 17 dwelling units, a clinic, pharmacy, and retail. The Planning Advisory Committee recommended approval with a compromise of 1.0 parking space per unit instead of the requested 0.5. No decision was made at this meeting; it was a public hearing only.

• Public meeting held for zoning amendment D14-22-06 (no decision)
• Planning Advisory Committee recommended approval with 1.0 parking space per unit (Sept 6, 2022)
• Applicant proposes 4-storey building with 16 affordable suites, clinic, pharmacy, retail
• Parking reduction requested from 1.7 to 0.5 spaces per unit; committee recommends 1.0
• Height increase requested from 11.0m to 13.9m
• Ground-floor dwelling unit and fourth-floor commercial use requested as exceptions

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended Council oppose the proposed reduction of northern Ontario federal ridings, and approved several administrative items including a zoning bylaw amendment at 216 Matheson Street South, a lease renewal for the Keewatin Medical Clinic, and a concession contract for the Kenora Recreation Centre. The committee also received investment and financial reports and recommended adopting a new Disconnect from Work Policy.

• Approved zoning bylaw amendment D14-22-06 at 216 Matheson Street South, with reduced parking to 1.0 space per unit and increased height to 13.9m
• Approved lease renewal for Keewatin Medical Clinic at 904 Ottawa Street until September 30, 2027
• Approved concession contract with Chad Gropp for Kenora Recreation Centre from October 1, 2022 to August 31, 2025
• Recommended opposing federal riding reduction and merging of Kenora riding with Thunder Bay-Rainy River
• Recommended adopting Disconnect from Work Policy #HR-2-18
• Recommended accepting Q2 2022 investment report and July 2022 financial statements
• Recommended forming Joint Elections Compliance Audit Committee with regional partners
• Recommended amending October meeting dates to October 3 and October 7

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on September 8, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The CAO reported that due to the lame-duck period before the new Council is sworn in, he will exercise delegated authority to approve Pinecone Drive road remediation, which is over $50,000 and not in the current budget. Council was informed of the scope and schedule but could not vote on the work. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a closed session with no reports.

• CAO authorized Pinecone Drive road remediation under delegated authority (no Council vote)
• Council received information report on Pinecone Drive geotechnical findings and schedule
• Moved to closed session to discuss a subdivision agreement (carried)
• Returned to open session with no reports from closed session

Council

This agenda for the Kenora Council meeting of August 9, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council approved a budget amendment of up to $225,000 plus HST from the contingency reserve for emergency replacement of the Coney Island footbridge, damaged by high water and wind on May 9, 2022. It also approved a $100,000 allocation from the Insurance Deductible Reserve for a flood damage claim. Other decisions included repealing a zoning bylaw for Central Park, appointing a deputy treasurer, and dissolving the Kenora Urban Recreational Trails Committee effective November 14, 2022.

• Approved $225,000 budget amendment for Coney Island footbridge replacement (carried)
• Approved $100,000 from Insurance Deductible Reserve for flood damage claim (carried)
• Repealed Zoning Bylaw Amendment #34-2021 for Central Park (carried)
• Appointed Ryan Marsh as Deputy Treasurer (carried)
• Dissolved Kenora Urban Recreational Trails Committee effective Nov 14, 2022 (carried)
• Approved Section 357 tax adjustments with refunds totaling $10,994.29 (carried)
• Authorized execution of agreements for CP Rail/Two Bears Marina, LOW Museum, and water main replacements (carried)
• Accepted June 2022 financial statements (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on August 2, 2022, 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 approved a $100,000 budget amendment from the Insurance Deductible Reserve to cover a flood damage claim deductible, with public notice given for final adoption on August 9, 2022. It also accepted the June 2022 financial statements, approved Section 357 tax adjustments totaling $10,994.29, and supported ending the Kenora Urban Recreational Trails Committee effective November 14, 2022. Residents of Black Sturgeon Lake raised concerns about proposed Official Plan changes, but no decision was made as the plan remains in consultation.

• Approved $100,000 budget amendment from Insurance Deductible Reserve for flood claim deductible
• Accepted June 2022 financial statements
• Approved Section 357 tax adjustments with refunds totaling $10,994.29
• Supported excluding Kenora Urban Recreational Trails Committee from renewal, repealing terms effective Nov 14, 2022
• Received Engineering & Infrastructure second quarter report
• Received Community Services second quarter report
• Received Tourism & Economic Development Strategy year one update
• Confirmed minutes from July 12 and 19, 2022 meetings

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on July 19, 2022, 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.

Council

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Council meeting of 2022-07-19 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports for residents to review.

Council adopted a new procedural bylaw, amended to retain the existing 8-month deputy mayor rotation and remove the August meeting series. It also approved several budget amendments, including $33,075 for parking kiosk upgrades and $112,040 for a Walter J. Phillips watercolour, and opted into the Blue Box recycling transition as a contractor to Circular Materials Ontario.

• Adopted new Procedural Bylaw #102-2022, as amended (unanimous)
• Approved $33,075 budget amendment for EMV-enabled parking kiosks (unanimous)
• Approved $112,040 budget amendment for purchase of 'Norman Bay, 1922' watercolour (unanimous)
• Directed administration to opt into Blue Box curbside collection as CMO contractor (unanimous)
• Approved $531,257 municipal insurance renewal with Westland/Intact (unanimous)
• Approved OTF grant application for $140,000 for McLeod Park upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved site plan control bylaw amendments for Bill 109 compliance (unanimous)
• Approved lease extension for Creighton Youth Centre at 243 Rabbit Lake Rd (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole met on July 12, 2022, and moved into a closed session to discuss one labour relations matter regarding recycling direction. No reports were brought back to open session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Authorized move to closed session for labour relations discussion (carried)
• Reconvened to open session with no reports from closed session

Kenora Police Services Board

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Council

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Council meeting on 2022-06-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text is largely empty of specific agenda content, with no listed items, motions, or reports.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on June 21, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Council

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Council meeting of 2022-06-10 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

Council approved a budget amendment of $185,500 from the JM Roads Reserve Fund to rehabilitate Coker Road east of Kelly Road with a grade raise to withstand future flooding. The road had been closed for weeks due to flooding, and the work will restore it as a second access route to the Black Sturgeon Lakes area. Council also gave first, second, and third reading to By-law #79-2022 for the budget amendment, then moved into closed session to discuss a land disposition matter.

• Approved $185,500 budget amendment from JM Roads Reserve for Coker Road grade raise (carried)
• Gave three readings to By-law #79-2022 for the budget amendment (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss disposition of land (Keewatin Medical Centre) (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on June 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Hearings

This agenda covers public hearings for proposed zoning by-law and official plan amendments in Kenora, ON. The specific details of the amendments are not listed in the provided text, which appears to be mostly procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system.

• Public hearings for zoning amendment
• Public hearings for official plan amendment

Council held a public meeting to discuss two zoning bylaw amendments, but no decisions were made. The first application (D14-22-04) proposes rezoning 1404 River Drive from Highway Commercial to Residential Third Density to convert a former motel into rental apartments. The second (D14-22-05) proposes rezoning 216 Matheson Street South from Institutional to General Commercial for a future mixed-use development with affordable housing. Both applications received staff recommendations for approval and no public comments were received for either, though one question about parking was raised for the Matheson Street application.

• No decisions made; public meeting held for two zoning bylaw amendments
• Application D14-22-04 (1404 River Drive) discussed: rezoning from HC to R3 for apartment conversion
• Application D14-22-05 (216 Matheson Street South) discussed: rezoning from I to GC for mixed-use development
• Both applications recommended for approval by City Planner
• No public comments received for either application
• One public question raised about parking for Matheson Street development

Kenora Police Services Board

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The Kenora Police Services Board approved the agenda, confirmed previous minutes, and accepted the April 2022 OPP detachment report. The report noted 1,483 calls for service, ongoing property crime, and increased foot patrols. The board also received a strategic plan update, with a public consultation postponed due to flooding. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Confirmed April 21, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Accepted April 2022 OPP monthly report (carried)
• Adjourned to closed session for intimate financial/personal matters (carried)
• Reconvened open session with no reports from closed session (carried)

Council

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Council meeting of 2022-05-17 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no decisions, discussions, or concrete agenda items listed.

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Hearings

This agenda is for a public meeting in Kenora, ON, on May 10, 2022, to hold hearings on a zoning amendment and an official plan. The agenda text is mostly procedural boilerplate with no specific details on the proposed changes, locations, or dollar amounts.

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

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on May 10, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and recommended approval of the 2022 Municipal Operating Budget, which includes a 2.92% increase over the 2021 tax levy, with residential rates projected to rise about 2.17%. The committee also endorsed several other items, including a new tariff of fees with a $2.50 bag tag rate, a $171,272 landfill road construction budget amendment, and a $452,581 playground equipment purchase. These recommendations will be formally considered at the May 17, 2022 Council meeting.

• Endorsed 2022 Municipal Operating Budget with 2.92% levy increase (to be adopted May 17)
• Supported option #3 for bag tags: $0.50 increase for all users, effective July 1, 2022
• Approved $171,272 budget amendment for landfill perimeter road (from Solid Waste Reserve)
• Approved $452,581 playground equipment purchase for Norman and Central Parks
• Approved $12,500 budget amendment for art centre balcony repairs
• Approved road closures and surplus declarations for Aberdeen/Grey and Railway St lands
• Approved 10-year Next Generation 9-1-1 service agreement with Bell Canada
• Approved Coney Island shuttle service agreement with Green Adventures (4 years)

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

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Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole reviewed the draft 2022 operating budget, which proposes a 3.32% increase in the general tax levy. The budget includes $34.5M in gross operating expenditures and $28.1M in net program costs. No formal decisions were made; the budget will be brought forward for approval at the May Committee of the Whole and Council meetings.

• Reviewed draft 2022 operating budget with 3.32% general tax levy increase
• Noted $34.5M gross operating expenditures and $28.1M net program costs
• Discussed $12,343,501 in transfers to external agencies (OPP, NWHU, KDSB, Pinecrest)
• Moved into closed session twice for labour relations matters (staffing salaries)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:55 a.m. with no reports from closed sessions

Kenora Police Services Board

This agenda for the Kenora Police Services Board meeting of April 21, 2022, 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.

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Kenora Planning Advisory Committee meeting on April 19, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific proposals, reports, or public hearings are listed.

Council

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Council meeting on 2022-04-19 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text is entirely made up of system-generated placeholders and interface labels from the eSCRIBE software, with no actual agenda items listed.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on April 19, 2022, 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 closed session to discuss one matter involving information supplied in confidence by a senior government about capital works funding. The committee reconvened in open session with no reports from the closed session and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Moved into closed session to discuss confidential capital works funding matter (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kenora Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-04-14 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Hearings

This agenda is for public hearings on a zoning amendment and an official plan, but the document contains no substantive details—only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system. No specific items, locations, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Public Zoning Amendment hearing
• Official Plan hearing

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on 2022-04-05 contains no substantive items, only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

The Committee of the Whole received presentations and endorsed several key initiatives, including the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, a new tourism destination brand, and the city's first Sustainability Action Plan. The committee also recommended approval of contracts for janitorial services and public washroom maintenance, and directed Synergy North to make annual principal payments of $500,000 on an outstanding note. All recommendations are subject to final approval at the April 19, 2022 Council meeting.

• Endorsed 2022-2027 Strategic Plan 'Charting Our Course'
• Accepted new Tourism Destination Brand
• Accepted first Sustainability Action Plan
• Recommended $636,197.53 janitorial contract with RAS Facility Services
• Recommended $77,328 public washroom contract with New System Building and Property Services
• Directed Synergy North to pay $500,000 annually on $3,069,279 note starting 2022
• Recommended new Elections Sign Bylaw and cemetery rates
• Authorized Ontario Trillium Foundation funding application

Council

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Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Subdivision Agreement with 5901058 Manitoba Ltd. to create 15 proposed lots on the former Abitibi mill site. The related bylaw (No. 29-2022) was given first, second, and third reading and approved. Development will still require site plan control and other conditions before proceeding.

• Authorized execution of Subdivision Agreement with 5901058 Manitoba Ltd. for 15 lots (carried)
• Approved Bylaw #29-2022 – Subdivision Agreement – 5901058 Manitoba Ltd. (carried)

Council

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Council approved the 2022 water and sewer utility budget and the 2022 solid waste utility budget, authorizing administration to implement them. It also approved a series of budget amendments for 2021 carry-forward projects, including a $227,771 dehumidifier for the Thistle Arena. Several funding applications were authorized, including for an Active Transportation Master Plan and Canada Day activities. A zoning amendment for residential development at 1415 and 1435 Valley Drive was approved.

• Approved 2022 Water and Sewer Utility Budget (carried)
• Approved 2022 Solid Waste Utility Budget (carried, recorded vote 5-0)
• Approved 2021 project carry-forward budget amendments totaling over $475,000 (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment at 1415 & 1435 Valley Drive to allow residential development (carried)
• Adopted new Taxi Bylaw, repealing bylaw 104-2019 (carried)
• Authorized MOU with Twenty-One Ventures Inc. for floating water park off Norman Beach (carried)
• Authorized funding applications to NOHFC, Trans Canada Trail, and Active Transportation Fund (carried)
• Approved write-off of water and sewer accounts totalling $11,538.49 (carried)

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kenora Planning Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-03-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

The Kenora Planning Advisory Committee approved a minor variance for docks on Coney Island, four consent applications for lot severances and easements on Jones Road, Taillieu Road, and Bayridge Road, and recommended a zoning by-law amendment for 1439 Railway Street to Council. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minor variance D13-22-03 for dock expansion to 106 m² on Coney Island (carried)
• Approved consent D10-22-04 for four lot severance at 111 Jones Road, subject to conditions (carried)
• Approved consent D10-22-05 for lot addition of ~0.93 ha to 18/36 Taillieu Road, subject to conditions (carried)
• Approved consent D10-22-06 for sewer/water easement over 6 Bayridge Road in favour of 10 Bayridge Road (carried)
• Approved consent D10-22-07 for sewer/water easement over 10 Bayridge Road in favour of 6 Bayridge Road (carried)
• Recommended Council approve zoning change for 1439 Railway Street from ML/R2 to GC with HL/EP overlays (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Public Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Hearings

This is a public meeting of the City of Kenora to hold hearings on proposed zoning and Official Plan amendments. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific details about the amendments or their locations.

• Public hearings for zoning amendment
• Public hearings for Official Plan amendment

Council held a public meeting to consider a zoning bylaw amendment for 1415 and 1435 Valley Drive, proposing a microbrewery and 88 residential units. No decision was made; the meeting was procedural, with no public comments or council questions. The application remains under consideration.

• Held public meeting for zoning amendment D14-22-02 (no decision)
• No public comments received on the application
• Council asked no questions; meeting closed at 12:26 p.m.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate placeholders and embedded content labels. The meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2022, but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 Water and Sewer Utility Budget (including a 3.1% water rate increase) and the 2022 Solid Waste Utility Budget (including tiered bag tag rates of $2.50 for residents and $3.00 for non-residents, plus tipping fee increases). Council also approved a series of 2021 budget carry-forward amendments totaling over $475,000 for projects like a Thistle Arena dehumidifier, asset management plan update, and police board strategic planning. Several funding applications were authorized, including for an Active Transportation Master Plan and a floating water park MOU with Twenty-One Ventures Inc. The meeting also included appointments to the Muse Board and Planning Advisory Committee, and a zoning bylaw amendment for properties on Valley Drive.

• Approved 2022 Water & Sewer Utility Budget with 3.1% water rate increase
• Approved 2022 Solid Waste Utility Budget with tiered bag tag rates ($2.50 resident, $3.00 non-resident) and tipping fee increases
• Approved 2021 budget carry-forward amendments totaling over $475,000 for 10 projects
• Authorized funding applications for Inclusive Community Grant, Trans Canada Trail, NOHFC Canada Day, and Active Transportation Fund
• Authorized MOU with Twenty-One Ventures Inc. for floating water park at Norman Beach
• Repealed License of Occupation Agreement bylaw #135-2021 for Bay Street/Government Road property
• Appointed Terence Douglas to Muse Board and Chris Price to Planning Advisory Committee
• Approved zoning bylaw amendment D14-22-02 for 1415 & 1435 Valley Drive

Council

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Council held a special meeting and approved a single substantive item: amending the 2022 meeting calendar to move the March 15 meeting to March 22. No other decisions were made; the meeting was closed shortly after convening.

• Approved rescheduling March 15 Council meeting to March 22 (moved by Chaze, seconded by Poirier, carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed proposed increases to garbage bag tag rates and tipping fees, with administration recommending a tiered rate model (Option 2) that would raise residential bag tags to $2.50 and non-residential to $3.00, and tipping fee increases (Option 2) generating an estimated $310,089 in additional revenue. No formal decisions were made; the budgets will be presented to Council on March 8, 2022, with possible approval on March 22, 2022. The committee also moved into closed session to discuss a development proposal, reconvening with no reports.

• Reviewed proposed bag tag rate increase options, with administration recommending Option 2 ($2.50 residential, $3.00 non-residential)
• Reviewed proposed tipping fee increase options, with administration recommending Option 2 (estimated $310,089 revenue increase)
• Discussed implementation plan for tiered rates effective July 4, 2022, including spot checks and residency verification
• Noted correction to a capital project in the solid waste budget from $170,000 to $17,000
• Moved into closed session to discuss a development proposal (trade secret/commercial information)
• Reconvened to open session with no reports from closed session

Committee of the Whole

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The Special Committee of the Whole met on February 25, 2022, and moved into a closed session to discuss one proposed or pending acquisition of land (surplus land opportunity) and one matter involving solicitor-client privilege (development project). The committee reconvened in open session at 1:43 p.m. with no reports from the closed session, and the meeting adjourned at 1:44 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Authorized move into closed session to discuss surplus land opportunity and development project (carried)
• Reconvened to open session with no reports from closed session

Kenora Police Services Board

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Committee of the Whole

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The Special Committee of the Whole met on February 24, 2022, and the only substantive action was a motion to adjourn into closed session to discuss one labour relations matter (division audits). The committee reconvened in open session at 2:12 p.m. with no reports from the closed session, and the meeting adjourned at 2:13 p.m. No other decisions were made.

• Moved to closed session to discuss labour relations matter (division audits) (carried)
• Reconvened to open session with no reports from closed session

Kenora Planning Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kenora Planning Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-02-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed in the provided text.

The Kenora Planning Advisory Committee approved two minor variance and consent applications (D13-22-01/D10-22-01 for Frost, and D13-22-02/D10-22-02 for Hertz), a consent application for lot line adjustment (D10-22-03), and recommended Council approve a zoning by-law amendment (D14-22-02) for properties on Valley Drive to allow a microbrewery and residential apartments. The committee also extended the draft plan of subdivision approval for 1337 River Drive by 18 months to September 19, 2023. All motions were carried.

• Approved minor variance D13-22-01 and consent D10-22-01 for 515 Bay Street, subject to conditions including merging lots 15 and 16.
• Approved minor variance D13-22-02 and consent D10-22-02 for a lot off Whitehead Road, reducing frontage to 35 m.
• Approved consent D10-22-03 for lot addition at 1415 and 1435 Valley Drive, subject to conditions.
• Recommended Council approve zoning amendment D14-22-02 for 1415 and 1435 Valley Drive to permit a microbrewery and R3 residential.
• Extended draft plan of subdivision D07-19-01 for 1337 River Drive by 18 months to September 19, 2023.
• Adopted minutes of the December 14, 2021 meeting.

Council

This agenda for the Kenora, ON Council meeting on 2022-02-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the meeting.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kenora Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on February 10, 2022, 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 Accessibility Advisory Committee heard from the Director of Engineering about winter snow removal and accessible parking, with staff committing to correct issues and review other accessibility areas. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes, discussed recruitment for vacancies, and learned about a $260,000 provincial contribution for an accessible playground at Norman Park.

• Approved minutes of January 13, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Discussed snow removal and accessible parking priorities with staff
• Reviewed recruitment advertisement for committee vacancies
• Noted $260,000 provincial funding for accessible playground at Norman Park

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole approved a $1,302,253 contract with Solid Construction for the Central Community Club project, including a modified scope with piles and grade beam design. They also approved an emergency vehicle purchase, a $260,000 accessible playground budget amendment, and a $789,437 MAT program allocation. All items are recommendations to be ratified at the February 15, 2022 Council meeting.

• Approved $1,302,253 contract with Solid Construction for Central Community Club (carried)
• Approved $234,000 emergency purchase of Western Star/Vactor truck (carried)
• Approved $260,000 budget amendment for Norman Park accessible playground (carried)
• Approved $789,437 MAT program budget amendment (carried)
• Approved continuation of Vending Truck program with RFP process (carried)
• Approved FedNor application for $200,000 by-pass corridor feasibility study (carried)
• Confirmed minutes from January 11, 2022 meeting (carried)

Kenora Police Services Board

This agenda for the Kenora Police Services Board meeting on January 27, 2022, 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 Kenora Police Services Board held its annual election, re-electing Sara Dias as Chair and Andrew Poirier as Vice Chair for 2022. The board also approved the agenda, previous minutes, correspondence, and the November 2021 OPP monthly report. Strategic planning for community safety is ongoing, with a community survey to be released February 1.

• Re-elected Sara Dias as Board Chair for 2022
• Re-elected Andrew Poirier as Vice Chair for 2022
• Approved the agenda (Resolution #1)
• Confirmed minutes of November 25, 2021 meeting (Resolution #2)
• Received correspondence including SOLGEN Court Security review (Resolution #3)
• Accepted November 2021 OPP monthly report (Resolution #4)
• Adjourned to closed session for intimate financial/personal matters (Resolution #5)
• Reconvened and adjourned with no reports from closed session (Resolution #6)

Council

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Council voted to table the proposed Environmental Services Division tipping fee increases until the March 15, 2022 meeting, after administration received additional questions from Council. Several capital project carry-forwards were approved, including funds for solid waste and water/wastewater equipment. Council also approved land acquisition from the school board and authorized funding applications for parks and museum projects.

• Tabled Environmental Services fee increases until March 15, 2022
• Approved $201,965 + HST carry-forward for solid waste equipment
• Approved $338,085 + HST carry-forward for water/wastewater vehicle
• Approved $50,097 + HST carry-forward for portable LED signs
• Approved land acquisition from KPDSB for $1.00
• Authorized $416,666.67 contribution for NOHFC funding applications
• Approved FCM funding agreement for asset management
• Approved FedNor amending agreement for strategic planning

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kenora Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on January 13, 2022, contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The document lists no specific decisions, discussions, or proposals.

The committee received an update on 2022 capital projects, including fully accessible self-cleaning washrooms and an upgraded play structure at Norman Park. It also discussed minor changes to its terms of reference, primarily around committee membership, with a sub-committee to be held. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the previous meeting's minutes.

• Adopted minutes of October 7, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Discussed 2022 capital projects including accessible washroom and Norman Park play structure (no vote)
• Identified terms of reference changes, primarily membership, for future sub-committee discussion (no vote)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Kenora Committee of the Whole meeting on January 11, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports for residents to review.

The Committee of the Whole approved several capital project carry-forwards for 2022, including funds for a garbage trailer, a pickup truck, a vactor truck, and LED signs. They also approved user rate increases for Environmental Services tipping fees, with public notice given for a new fees bylaw. Additionally, they approved the acquisition of land from the Keewatin Patricia District School Board for $1.00. All recommendations were carried without recorded opposition.

• Approved carry forward of $201,965 + HST for solid waste equipment (garbage trailer and pickup truck)
• Approved carry forward of $338,085 + HST for water/wastewater vactor truck
• Approved carry forward of $50,097 + HST for three portable LED signs
• Approved Environmental Services tipping fee increases, with public notice for new fees bylaw
• Approved acquisition of land from KPDSB for $1.00
• Confirmed previous committee minutes