Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

RESOLUTION #2023-68 That the agenda be approved as circulated.

RESOLUTION #2023-69 That Council move to Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act to consider one matter that involves potential disposition of land by the municipality.

RESOLUTION #2023-70 That this Closed Session be paused at 5:56 p.m. and resume as ordered on this agenda.

RESOLUTION #2023-71 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held May 15, 2023 be approved.

RESOLUTION #2023-72 WHEREAS the Federal and Provincial Governments need to support their most vulnerable households, the ones who are or are at risk of becoming homeless. Overall, housing and services for low-income, vulnerable, or marginalized people should be a primary consideration moving forward so we help those who need it the most. WHEREAS the Town of Kapuskasing understands every community across Ontario is impacted by a need for affordable housing and support for people at risk of homelessness. Municipal governments are working in collaboration with all orders of government to invest in permanent solutions to the housing and homelessness crisis in Ontario. Page 4 of 8 WHEREAS the Town of Kapuskasing understands that the Federal National Housing Strategy allocation formula to provinces and territories for jointly funded housing initiatives, roughly follows their share of the national population. This approach leaves Ontario underfunded because, as per the 2021 Census figures, the number of Ontario households in Community Housing Network as a share of the national total is 44.1 percent, which is well above the provincial share of the national population at 38.5 percent. This is also by far the highest share of national Community Housing Network relative to every other province and territories. WHEREAS receiving a by-population allocation from the federal government hampers Ontario’s ability to reach more of those households in need that require assistance with housing.

RESOLUTION #2023-73 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held May 15, 2023 be approved as follows: Finance: 1. to accept the tax write-offs for taxation years 2022 and 2023 as presented. Planning: 1. to accept the 2022 Building Permit Fee Annual Report as presented. Recreation: 1. to deny the request to erect advertising banners on the outside fencing of the Carlo Cattarello Sports Complex as it is contrary to by-law No. 4148, and that permission be granted to erect the advertising banners on the inner fencing of the baseball diamonds. 2. to approve a street vendor permit to M. Fortier (hot dog cart) for the inner Circle location that the Riverside Park location be approved on a trial basis pending that it does not create parking and traffic issues. The street vendor permit does not apply to special events. 3. to grant permission to the Rotary Club of Kapuskasing to install two "Protect Our Children" signs, in a bilingual format, along McPherson Avenue near the water park. 4. to grant permission to the Rotary Club of Kapuskasing to install Peace Poles along the Rotary Hiking Trail within municipal boundaries and municipally owned property, being in Riverside Park by the James Croteau Memorial Garden, at the green bridge between Park Street and Kimberly Drive, at the corner of Ash/Cedar Streets and at the parking area at the end of Kimberly Drive. Other locations not within municipal boundaries will require permission from the respective property owners.

RESOLUTION #2023-74 That Council approve the 2023 Capital, Water and Sewer Budgets as follows: Page 7 of 8 Capital Budget: to approve the budget as amended representing $9,922,114 in capital projects for 2023 utilizing $1,347,420 from the prior years’ surplus, $6,479,623 from grants, $1,258,090 from the Canada Community Building Fund (Federal Gas Tax) and $836,981 from the capital levy. Water Budget: to approve the water budget as presented with a 2% water rate increase, in accordance with the approved Drinking Water Quality Management System Financial Plan (2020-2027), with a rate of $3.07 per cubic meter (January to June) and a rate of $3.13 per cubic meter (July to December) and transferring $401,354 to the water reserve. Sewer Budget: to approve the sewer budget as presented with no rate increase and transferring $524,254 to the sewer reserve.

RESOLUTION #2023-75 That the Connecting Links Project from Service Master to Caron Street be awarded to Villeneuve Construction at the amended amount of $4,933,600, plus HST, conditional that all tendering requirements are met.

RESOLUTION #2023-76 That the Brunelle Road North Reconstruction project be awarded to Villeneuve Construction at the amended amount of $5,666,366, plus HST, conditional that all tendering requirements are met.

RESOLUTION #2023-77 That the following by-laws be approved: • By-Law 4541, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 4483 regarding the lands described as Parts 1 – 10 on Plan of Survey, of the original Schedule A of Lots 2 – 5 on Plan 6M-477 in the Town of Kapuskasing from Part Lot Control; • By-Law 4542, being a by-law to impose a sewage service rate and water service rate for the year 2023; and • By-Law 4543, being a by-law to authorize entering into a Return for Service Agreement pertaining to Health Care Recruitment and Retention Family Medicine Residency be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-laws be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.

Page 8 of 8 RESOLUTION #2023-78 That Council resume its Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act to consider one matter regarding labour relations, including personal information about identifiable individuals.

RESOLUTION #2023-79 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

RESOLUTION #2023-80 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b), (d) and (e) of the Municipal Act to consider one matter regarding potential disposition of municipal land, one matter regarding potential litigation, and four matters regarding labour relations, including personal information about identifiable individuals, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. to further review the proposed matter regarding disposition of land and to establish a sub-committee to review the file and that Councillors G. Scherer and G. Fortin be appointed to the sub- committee; 2. to support and consent to the sale of shares in the OFIT GM Inc. agreement in exchange for payment of $164,000 due from previous years' dividends and forgo any interest charges on the outstanding amount; 3. to establish a Summer Student Salary Grid, as presented, as a tool for recruitment and retention purposes ($17/hr to $20/hr) and to approve retroactive pay effective May 1, 2023; 4. to approve the addition of a ninth full-time firefighter to fulfill coverage of sick leaves, vacation coverage and succession; and 5. to inform Council on recent terminations of employment and retraction of Grievance No. 2023-01.

RESOLUTION #2023-81 That By-Law No. 4544, 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 #2023-82 That this meeting be adjourned at 8:07 p.m.