Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

RESOLUTION #2026-102 That the agenda be approved, as presented.

RESOLUTION #2026-104 That this Closed Session adjourn at 3:29pm.

RESOLUTION #2026-105 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Sections 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, regarding a matter pertaining to acquisition or disposition of land, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: a) THAT Council authorize Administration to proceed with the municipal land acquisition matter as discussed in Closed Session; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and Mayor report back to Council with a draft agreement for further direction.

RESOLUTION #2026-106 That the Minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held on May 25, 2026, be adopted.

RESOLUTION #2026-107 THAT Council support the Township of Opasatika's request that Site A remain the preferred location for the proposed Highway 11 Rest Area project in the Opasatika area; and THAT Council recognize the importance of additional rest area infrastructure along the Highway 11 corridor to enhance public safety, provide year-round facilities for travellers and commercial drivers and offer safe refuge locations during road closures, adverse weather conditions and emergency situations; and THAT Administration be authorized to prepare and submit a letter of support to the Township of Opasatika.

RESOLUTION #2026-108 WHEREAS municipalities across Northern Ontario face disproportionately high and unpredictable policing costs due to low population densities, geographic isolation and limited municipal tax bases; AND WHEREAS many Northern communities rely on the Ontario Provincial Police for policing services, while others operate municipal police services that are also experiencing significant cost pressures; AND WHEREAS recent increases in policing costs have placed unsustainable pressure on municipal budgets, forcing communities to make difficult decisions between maintaining public safety and funding essential municipal services such as infrastructure, roads, water systems and recreation facilities; AND WHEREAS Northern Ontario municipalities provide essential services across a vast geographic region while supporting key sectors of Ontario’s economy including mining, forestry, transportation and energy; AND WHEREAS municipalities require predictable and equitable provincial support to ensure policing costs remain sustainable and communities remain safe; AND WHEREAS the Town of Kapuskasing has experienced an overall policing cost increase of approximately 13.7% from 2021 to 2026, including a significant increase of $272,883 between 2025 and 2026; AND WHEREAS changes to the policing cost framework are needed to provide greater predictability for future municipal budgeting and to ensure policing costs remain sustainable for Northern Ontario municipalities; AND WHEREAS th

RESOLUTION #2026-109 THAT Council approve the results of Tender PW-TOK-RFT 2026-005 – 2026 Asphalt Services; AND THAT Council award Contract No. 1 for the supply of hot- mix asphalt to C. Villeneuve Construction Co. Ltd. in the amount of $327,000.00 plus HST; AND THAT Council award Contract No. 2 for street patching to Total Street Maintenance Inc. in the amount of $372,500.00 plus HST; AND THAT Council authorize the Town to enter into separate agreements with C. Villeneuve Construction Co. Ltd. and Total Street Maintenance Inc. for the respective contracts; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documents related to these agreements on behalf of the Town.

RESOLUTION #2026-110 WHEREAS Ontario’s transition to a full Extended Producer Responsibility model under Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box represents an important step toward modernizing the province’s waste management system and reducing the financial burden on municipalities; AND WHEREAS the current regulation requires producers to manage recyclable materials from eligible residential sources Page 7 of 9 but does not include recyclable materials generated by the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional sector; AND WHEREAS municipal facilities, hospitals, schools, provincial buildings and other public institutions generate recyclable materials identical to those collected through residential Blue Box programs but remain responsible for managing and funding those recycling services; AND WHEREAS municipalities in Northern Ontario face limited landfill capacity, long hauling distances, higher transportation costs and fewer waste management options, making landfill diversion and recycling even more critical; AND WHEREAS Northern municipalities are well positioned to support improved recycling outcomes through centralized recycling depots, which would provide accessible collection points for recyclable materials from the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional sector; AND WHEREAS approximately 40% of recyclable materials collected within the Town of Kapuskasing originate from the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional sector; AND WHEREAS the Town of Kapuskasing continues to

RESOLUTION #2026-111 WHEREAS Highways 11 and 17 form the backbone of the Trans-Canada Highway through Northern Ontario and are essential corridors for the movement of people, goods, emergency services, and national supply chains; and WHEREAS these highways support Northern Ontario’s resource economy and connect communities to essential services, including health care; and WHEREAS Northern Ontario continues to experience serious collisions, highway closures, and transportation disruptions which impact residents, businesses, emergency services, and regional connectivity; and WHEREAS the Northern Ontario Transportation Task Force, co- chaired by representatives of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, delivered recommendations to the Province of Ontario in April 2023 aimed at improving safety, reliability, and economic connectivity across Northern Ontario’s transportation network; and WHEREAS many of the Task Force recommendations related to highway safety and infrastructure improvements have yet to be fully implemented; and WHEREAS the Town of Kapuskasing is located along Highway 11 and recognizes the importance of safe, reliable, and modern transportation infrastructure for Northern Ontario communities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Town of Kapuskasing supports FONOM Resolution No. 2026-01 – Urgent Action on Highway Safety – Highways 11 and 17; and FURTHER THAT Council calls upon the Province o

RESOLUTION #2026-112 That By-Law No. 4707, being a By-Law to amend Zoning By- Law 4198 to permit accessory dwelling units within an existing commercial building (30 Circle Street), 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 #2026-113 That By-Law No. 4708, 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 #2026-114 That this meeting be adjourned at 4:39pm.