Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

RESOLUTION #2025-21 That the agenda be approved as circulated.

RESOLUTION #2025-22 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held February 3, 2025 be approved.

RESOLUTION #2025-23 Whereas: World Autism Day is recognized on April 2, 2025, in Canada. Autism Ontario is one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community, and the work we do helps all autistic individuals and families in their communities have access to meaningful support, information, and connections — not only on April 2 but every day throughout the year. Whereas: Autism impacts more than 135,000 individuals in Ontario, representing 1 in every 50 Canadian children and youth. It not only influences the lives of autistics but also their friends, families, and communities. It's crucial for us to raise awareness, and acceptance, provide support and promote a more inclusive society. Whereas: Autism is a diverse spectrum that varies widely among individuals. Each person's experience with autism can change over time. This evolving journey highlights the uniqueness of every autistic individual, emphasizing the need for understanding and support tailored to their specific needs. Whereas: Autism Ontario is the leading source of information and referral on autism, and since 1973, has been providing support, information, and opportunities for thousands of families and individuals across the province. Whereas: Autism Ontario is devoted to raising public awareness about autism and addressing the everyday challenges faced by individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who work alongside them. We urge everyone to recognize and celebrate the unique

Page 5 of 6 RESOLUTION #2025-24 That Lynn Nadeau be appointed to the Kapuskasing Business Improvement Area Board of Management for a term that coincides with the current term of Council.

RESOLUTION #2025-25 That the Kapuskasing Drinking Water System Annual and Summary Report for the year 2024 be approved in accordance with Ontario Regulation 170/03 under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, and that the report be made available for public viewing on the municipal website no later than March 31, 2025.

RESOLUTION #2025-26 That the Town of Kapuskasing enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with GreenFirst Forest Products and Kap Paper Inc. to review the feasibility of establishing a greenhouse operation in conjunction with Kap Paper's Co-Generating project.

RESOLUTION #2025-27 That By-Law No. 4620, being a by-law to authorize entering into a Return for Service Agreement pertaining to Health Recruitment and Retention of Family Medicine and Obstetrical Services; and That By-Law No. 4621, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 4198, to rezone severed lands known as a portion of Swanson Road from Rural to Rural Group B; and That By-Law No. 4622, being a by-law to lift one-foot reserves in the Town of Kapuskasing as highways and merged with adjacent road allowances; and That By-Law No. 4623, being a by-law to appoint the Ontario Ombudsman as the Closed Meeting Investigator and to repeal By-Law No. 4299; and That By-Law No. 4625, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 4570, to approve the Statutory Statement of the Municipal Treasurer for the year 2024; and That By-Law No. 4626, being a by-law to appoint an Area Weed Inspector; be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-laws be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk; and that By-Law No. 4624, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 2473, establishing a tariff of fees for Fire Department Inspections and for False Alarm calls be deferred to the next meeting with additional language to provide for an appeal process.

RESOLUTION #2025-28 That By-Law No. 4627, 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 #2025-29 That this meeting be adjourned at 4:43 p.m.