Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

RESOLUTION #2022-01 That the agenda be approved as circulated.

RESOLUTION #2022-02 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held December 21, 2021 be approved.

RESOLUTION #2022-03 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held December 21, 2022 be approved as follows: Page 4 of 6 Public Works: 1. Whereas Walmart announced that it will be eliminating single-use plastic bags by April 22, 2022 (Earth Day), now, therefore be it resolved that the Town of Kapuskasing will re- initiate discussions with all other retailers to set objectives of eliminating all single-use plastic bags in and for the Town of Kapuskasing on or before the transition date set for the blue box program to full producer responsibility which is December 31, 2024. Business, Industry and Public Relations 1. to enact the proposed Business Licensing By-Law and to repeal By-Law No. 4077.

RESOLUTION #2022-04 That Council approve the Preliminary Report on the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections and to give consideration to approve the Advance Voting Dates, and Elections Budget, and furthermore, that by-laws to authorize the use of voting and voting equipment and use of alternative voting equipment, the use of French, in addition to English, in notices, forms and other information under the MEA, to provide for advance voting to be held prior to Voting Day, to establish the use of Municipal Resources by candidates during an Election, a Recount Policy within the Municipal Election Procedures, and the Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan be approved at the next scheduled Council Meeting.

RESOLUTION #2022-05 Whereas municipal governments provide essential services to the residents and businesses in their communities; and Whereas the ability to provide those services is negatively impacted by exponentially rising insurance costs; and Whereas one driver of rising insurance costs is the legal principle of ‘joint and several liability,’ which assigns Page 5 of 6 disproportionate liability to municipalities for an incident relative to their responsibility for it; and Whereas, the Government of Ontario has the authority and responsibility for the legal framework of ‘joint and several liability;’ and Whereas the Premier of Ontario committed to review the issue in 2018 with a view to helping municipal governments manage their risks and costs; and Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario on behalf of municipal governments has provided recommendations in the source document to align municipal liability with the proportionate responsibility for incidents and capping awards; Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Town of Kapuskasing does hereby support AMO’s recommendations; and Further be it resolved that the Town of Kapuskasing does hereby call on the Attorney General of Ontario to work with municipal governments to put forward a plan of action to address “joint and several liability” before the end of the government’s current term so that municipalities can continue to offer high quality services to their communities.

RESOLUTION #2022-06 That By-Law No. 4450, being a by-law to authorize execution of an Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry for the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support Fund (NORDS), be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.

RESOLUTION #2022-07 That By-Law No. 4451, being a by-law authorizing an interim tax levy for all classes before the adoption of the yearly estimates for the year 2022, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.

RESOLUTION #2022-08 That By-Law No. 4452, being a by-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of various businesses, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.

RESOLUTION #2022-09 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act to consider two (2) matters regarding Labour Relations.

RESOLUTION #2022-10 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

RESOLUTION #2022-11 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act to consider 2 (2) matters regarding Labour Relations, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. in the matter outlined in Article 13 of the Collective Agreement regarding grievance 2021-02, Council's position remains unchanged, and no further action is being recommended. 2. Council was provided an update on the Labour Relations Seminar.

RESOLUTION #2022-12 That By-Law No. 4453, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.

RESOLUTION #2022-13 That this meeting be adjourned at 9:27 p.m.