Regular Meeting of City Council

Minutes

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Council Chambers
City Hall - 200 McIntyre Street East, North Bay, ON
Members Present:
  • Mayor Chirico, 
  • Councillor Horsfield, 
  • Councillor Inch, 
  • Councillor Mallah, 
  • Councillor King, 
  • Councillor Lowery, 
  • Councillor Gardiner, 
  • Councillor Vrebosch, 
  • Councillor Mayne, 
  • and Councillor Mitchell 
Members Absent:
  • Councillor Bain 

1.
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

 

2.
Public Presentations

 

3.
Public Meeting Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.MINUTES Special Council Meeting - March 31, 2025.pdf
2.Minutes (COUNCIL) April 8, 2025.pdf
  • Res. # 2025-153
    Moved byCouncillor Mitchell
    Seconded byCouncillor Mallah

    That the minutes for the public meetings held on: 

    - Monday, March 31, 2025; and
    - Tuesday, April 8, 2025

    be adopted as presented.

    Carried

4.
Motion for Reconsideration

 

5.
Committee Reports

 

6.
Correspondence

 

6.1
Source Water Protection Committee - Municipal Appointment

This item has attachments. 
1.RES 6.1 Source Water Protection Committee - Municipal Appointment.pdf
2.Source Water Protection Committee – Municipal Appointment .pdf
  • Res. # 2025-154
    Moved byCouncillor Mitchell
    Seconded byCouncillor Mayne

    That Council endorse the application of Beverley Hillier, Manager, Planning & Building Services to the Source Water Protection Committee as a municipal representative.

    Carried

6.2
Resignation of Councillor Gardiner from the Municipal Heritage Committee, the Municipal Advisory Committee and the Waste Resource Liaison Committee

This item has attachments. 
1.6.2 Resignation from Councillor Inch from Municipal Heritage Committee (MHC).pdf
  • Res. # 2025-155
    Moved byCouncillor Horsfield
    Seconded byCouncillor Inch

    That the resignation from Councillor Gary Gardiner from the Municipal Heritage Committee (MHC), the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC) and the Waste Resource Liaison committee (WRLC) be received and Councillor Gardiner be thanked for his involvement on the Committees.

    Carried

6.3
Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications by Goodridge Goulet Planning & Surveying Ltd. on behalf of 9739041 Canada Corporation - 331 Pinewood Park Drive

This item has attachments. 
1.RES 6.3 OPA and ZBLA - 9739041 Canada Corp - 331 Pinewood Park Drive.pdf
2.Letter - ZBLA and OPA for 9739041 Canada Corporation - 331 Pinewood Park.pdf
  • Res. # 2025-156
    Moved byCouncillor Mallah
    Seconded byCouncillor King

    That the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications by Goodridge Goulet Planning & Surveying Ltd. on behalf of 9739041 Canada Corporation – 331 Pinewood Park Drive be received and referred to the Community Services Committee for a Public Meeting.

    Carried

6.4
2025 Insurance Renewal

This item has attachments. 
1.RES 6.4 2025 Insurance Renewal.pdf
2.2025 Insurance Renewal .pdf
  • Res. # 2025-157
    Moved byCouncillor Horsfield
    Seconded byCouncillor Inch

    That Council approve the annual renewal of insurance with Intact Public Entities Inc., in partnership with Kennedy Insurance Brokers Inc., in the amount of $1,799,402.00 (plus HST) for municipal comprehensive insurance, for the term May 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026.

    Carried

6.5
2025 Tax Policy

This item has attachments. 
1.RES 6.5 2025 Tax Policy.pdf
2.2025 Tax Policy.pdf
  • Res. # 2025-158
    Moved byCouncillor Horsfield
    Seconded byCouncillor Inch

    That Council adopt the 2025 Tax Policy recommendations, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2025-45 dated April 8, 2025 from Dan Robinson.

    Carried

7.
By-Laws for Consideration

 

8.
Motions

 

8.1
Location of 2026 Budget Committee Meetings

This item has attachments. 
1.Motion - Location of 2026 Budget Meetings (April 22).pdf
  • Res. # 2025-159
    Moved byCouncillor Inch
    Seconded byCouncillor Lowery

    Whereas the annual budget process is a critical component of municipal governance, requiring transparency, accessibility, and engagement;

    And Whereas Council Chambers is equipped with the necessary infrastructure to facilitate public attendance, livestreaming, recording, and archiving of meetings for the benefit of residents;

    And Whereas holding budget committee meetings in Council Chambers promotes openness and reinforces public trust in the budget deliberation process;

    Therefore Be It Resolved that all 2026 Budget Committee meetings be scheduled and conducted in Council Chambers.

    And Further That appropriate arrangements be made to ensure the meetings are accessible to the public both in person and via live broadcast, consistent with regular Council meeting practices.

    Record of Vote (Upon The Request of Councillor Inch):

    Yeas: Councillors Inch, Vrebosch, Gardiner, Mitchell, King, Horsfield, Mallah, Mayne, Lowery and Mayor Chirico.

    Nays: Nil

    Carried

8.2
Review and Scheduling of Outstanding Committee Motions

This item has attachments. 
1.Motion - Outstanding Motions (April 22).pdf
  • Res. # 2025-160
    Moved byCouncillor Inch
    Seconded byCouncillor Lowery

    Whereas numerous motions have been referred to various committees by the current Council for further review, discussion, or recommendation;

    And Whereas there is a need for accountability and transparency regarding the status and progress of these referred items;

    And Whereas timely consideration of these motions is essential to the effective governance and decision-making of Council.

    Therefore Be it Resolved that staff be directed to compile a comprehensive list of all motions moved to committee by the current Council, including their status and the date they were referred.

    And Further that staff provide a proposed schedule for the consideration of each outstanding motion, to be brought forward to Council within 60 days for review and prioritization.

    Lost

9.
In-Camera Correspondence

 

Councillor Lowery left the meeting and did not adjourn in-camera.  

  • Res. # 2025-161
    Moved byCouncillor Horsfield
    Seconded byCouncillor Inch

    That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended at 7:16 p.m. for the following reason:

    Item 9.2, being personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees

    Carried
  • Res. # 2025-162
    Moved byCouncillor Horsfield
    Seconded byCouncillor Inch

    That Council reconvene at 7:26 p.m.

    Carried

9.1
Closed Minutes

 

9.2
Confidential report from Karen McIsaac dated April 9, 2025 re: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

 
  • Res. # 2025-163
    Moved byCouncillor Horsfield
    Seconded byCouncillor Inch

    That Council appoint Councillor Horsfield to the Municipal Heritage Committee for a term to expire November 14, 2026.

    That Council appoint Councillor Inch to the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term to expire November 14, 2026.

    That Council appoint Councillor Mitchell to the Waste Resources Liaison Committee for a term to expire November 14, 2026.

    Carried

10.
Giving Notice (Notice of Motion)

 

11.
Confirmatory By-Law

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law No. 2025-42 Confirmatory By-Law.pdf
  • Res. # 2025-164
    Moved byCouncillor Gardiner
    Seconded byCouncillor Vrebosch

    That the following By-Law be read a first and second time:

    By-Law No. 2025-42 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 22, 2025.

    Carried
  • Res. # 2025-165
    Moved byCouncillor Gardiner
    Seconded byCouncillor Vrebosch

    That the following by-law be read a third time and passed:

    By-Law No. 2025-42 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 22, 2025.

    Carried

12.
Adjournment

 
  • Res. # 2025-166
    Moved byCouncillor Vrebosch
    Seconded byCouncillor King

    That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 7:28 p.m.

    Carried
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