Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

RESOLUTION #2026-136 That the agenda for the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council Meeting on September 14 2026, be approved as presented.

RESOLUTION #2026-137 That the Minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council Meeting held on August 10, 2026, be adopted.

RESOLUTION #2026-138 WHEREAS the Timmins Police Service will discontinue providing Primary 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) services to the Town of Kapuskasing effective January 1, 2027; AND WHEREAS the Town must transition its 9-1-1 calls to an alternate Primary PSAP provider prior to that date; AND WHEREAS Northern Communication Services Inc., operating as Northern911, currently provides fire dispatch services to the Town under an existing Master Services Agreement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve Statement of Work 002 with Northern Communication Services Inc., operating as Northern911, for the provision of Primary PSAP services for the Town of Kapuskasing, at an estimated annualized cost of $4,452.84 plus applicable taxes; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the implementation and transition of Primary PSAP services prior to January 1, 2027; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Statement of Work 002 and any related documents required to implement the service on behalf of the Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing.

RESOLUTION #2026-139 WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has confirmed that the January 1, 2027 deadline under the Ontario Heritage Act for non-designated properties listed on municipal heritage registers remains in effect; AND WHEREAS staff have reviewed the Town of Kapuskasing’s heritage records and confirmed that the Civic Centre, Drury Place and the Welcome Centre have already been designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and are not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline; AND WHEREAS Council designated the Canada Post Building located at 22 Circle through By-law No. 3374 in 2014, but staff have not located confirmation that the required registration of the designation against title was completed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the correspondence dated August 6, 2026, from the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism regarding the January 1, 2027 deadline under the Ontario Heritage Act; AND THAT Council acknowledge that the Town’s currently designated heritage properties satisfy the requirements identified in the Minister’s correspondence and that no further action is required for those properties; AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be directed to verify the registration status of By-law No. 3374 respecting the Canada Post Building located at 22 Circle and, if necessary, complete the registration of the by-law against title and any remaining requirements under the Ontario Heritage Act.

RESOLUTION #2026-140 WHEREAS the former municipal road allowance was closed by By-law No. 628 in 1955 for the purpose of conveying the lands to abutting property owners; AND WHEREAS Part 31 on Plan CR-678 was conveyed to the owner of 39 Riverside Drive in 1993, while Part 28 remained in municipal ownership; AND WHEREAS a portion of the existing North Star Linen building addition encroaches onto Part 28 and the lands are not required for present or future municipal or utility purposes; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declare Part 28 on Plan CR 678 surplus to the needs of the municipality; AND THAT Council authorize the direct sale of Part 28 on Plan CR-678 to the owner of 39 Riverside Drive, in accordance with By-law No. 4419; AND THAT all costs associated with the transfer, including legal, survey, registration, appraisal or valuation, advertising, administrative fees and the purchase price of the lands, be borne by the applicant; Page 7 of 10 AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents necessary to complete the transfer on behalf of the Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing.

RESOLUTION #2026-141 WHEREAS the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) provides critical, predictable and flexible infrastructure funding to small, rural and northern municipalities to support the renewal and rehabilitation of existing municipal infrastructure; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario doubled annual OCIF funding from $200 million to $400 million for the 2021–2026 period, and the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) is requesting that this increased funding level be made permanent prior to the calculation of 2027 allocations; AND WHEREAS continued OCIF funding at the enhanced level is important to municipalities such as the Town of Kapuskasing in addressing aging infrastructure, supporting asset management priorities and maintaining sustainable municipal service levels; AND WHEREAS MFOA has emphasized that permanently maintaining OCIF at $400 million annually would particularly assist small and rural municipalities in preserving existing infrastructure and its economic value; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing hereby supports the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario’s request that the Province of Ontario permanently maintain the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund at $400 million annually beyond 2026; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Finance and the Municipal

RESOLUTION #2026-142 WHEREAS Fire Prevention Week provides an opportunity to educate residents about fire safety and the importance of reducing the risk of fire, injury and property loss; AND WHEREAS the 2026 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on the safe use, storage and charging of devices powered by lithium-ion batteries; AND WHEREAS promoting safe charging practices and greater public awareness helps protect residents, families and property within the community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing hereby proclaims October 4 to 10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week in the Town of Kapuskasing and encourages residents to learn about fire Page 8 of 10 prevention and adopt safe practices in their homes and workplaces. AND FURTHER THAT the Town promote Fire Prevention Week and related fire safety messaging through its social media channels and other municipal communication platforms.

RESOLUTION #2026-143 WHEREAS September 30 is recognized across Canada as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools and their families and communities; AND WHEREAS the day provides an opportunity to reflect on the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools and to recognize the importance of learning, understanding and reconciliation; AND WHEREAS the Town of Kapuskasing recognizes the importance of supporting meaningful reconciliation within our community; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing hereby proclaims September 30, 2026 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the Town of Kapuskasing and encourages residents to take time to learn, reflect and participate in opportunities that support reconciliation.

RESOLUTION #2026-144 WHEREAS, pregnancy and infant loss affects families in our community and across Canada through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss and other forms of pregnancy and infant loss; AND WHEREAS, the loss of a pregnancy or infant can have a profound and lasting impact on parents, families and loved ones; AND WHEREAS, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness provides an opportunity to honour and remember babies gone too soon and to recognize the grief experienced by bereaved families; AND WHEREAS, raising awareness helps encourage compassionate conversations, reduce the stigma and isolation surrounding pregnancy and infant loss and remind grieving families that their babies are remembered; AND WHEREAS, Oak's Tree of Love provides remembrance initiatives, resources and support to families affected by pregnancy, infant and child loss; NOW THEREFORE, the Town of Kapuskasing, on behalf of Council, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2026 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day and October 2026 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in the Town of Kapuskasing. Page 9 of 10 AND FURTHER, the Town of Kapuskasing will recognize this important awareness initiative with a flag raising at the Kapuskasing Civic Centre in honour and remembrance of babies gone too soon and in support of families affected by pregnancy and infant loss. We encourage residents to join us in remembering and honouring babies gone too soon and in supporting families whose lives have been touched by

RESOLUTION #2026-145 THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Canadian Institute of Forestry regarding National Forest Week 2026; AND THAT Council declare the week of September 20 to 26, 2026 as National Forest Week in the Town of Kapuskasing; AND FURTHER THAT Administration be directed to participate in National Forest Week by sharing National Forest Week posts and graphics on the Town's social media platforms using the hashtag #NationalForestWeek, and by exploring additional opportunities to recognize and promote the importance of forests within the community.

RESOLUTION #2026-147 That By-Law No. 4714, 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 #2026-148 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:41 pm.