Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Tuesday, April 7, 2026 be adopted as presented.

That Community Services Committee Report No. 2026-02 relating to: Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment by Goodridge Goulet Planning & Surveying Ltd. on behalf of S2A3 Investment Holdings Inc. – 32 Gertrude Street East be adopted as presented. Community Services Committee Report No. 2026-02 April 21, 2026 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Community Services Committee presents Report No. 2026-02 and recommends: “That the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment by Goodridge Goulet Planning & Surveying Ltd. on behalf of S2A3 Investment Holdings Inc. to rezone the property at 32 Gertrude Street East and, legally described in Appendix A to Report to Council No. CSBU-2026-021 dated March 31, 2026 by Beverley Hillier, from a “Residential Second Density (R2)” zone to a “Residential Second Density Special Holding (R2 Sp.H.)” zone, be approved conditionally upon receipt of a Site Plan to the satisfaction of the City of North Bay’s Planning and Engineering Departments and a Traffic Study prepared by a Professional Engineer.” All of which is respectfully submitted.

That Community Services Committee Report No. 2026-02 re Rezoning - 32 Gertrude Street East be amended as follows: the words “to the satisfaction of the City of North Bay’s Planning and Engineering Departments” be removed; and the following wording be added: "and a Traffic Study be prepared by a Professional Engineer to ensure the safe operation of the site for day care operation, the scope of work for the site plan and scope of work for the traffic study shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to being undertaken and shall include, but not limited to, a demonstration that the site meets all City By-Laws, considers trip generation for a day care facility, on site and off site traffic impacts, safe site functionality such as drop-off and pick-up, parking maneuvers and winter operations to ensure safe access by parents and children." Record of Vote Upon the Request of Councillor Gardiner Yeas: Councillors King, Horsfield, Mayne, Mallah, Lowery and Inch Nays: Councillors Gardiner, Mitchell and Mayor Chirico

That Community Services Committee Report No. 2026-03 relating to: Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of 930018 Ontario Inc. – Larocque Road (Unaddressed) be adopted as presented. Community Services Committee Report No. 2026-03 April 21, 2026 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Community Services Committee presents Report No. 2026-03 and recommends: “That Council authorize the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment application by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of the property owner, 930018 Ontario Inc., for a portion of an unaddressed parcel on Larocque Road in the City of North Bay legally described in Appendix A to Report to Council No. CSBU 2026-022 dated March 31, 2026 by Beverley Hillier, to rezone a portion of the property from a “Residential Holding (RH)” zone to a “Residential Third Density (R3)” zone; and the proposed Plan of Subdivision application (Subdivision File No. 48T-25101) by Tulloch Geomatics Inc. on behalf of the property owner, 930018 Ontario Inc., for a portion of an unaddressed parcel on Larocque Road in the City of North Bay legally described in Appendix A to Report to Council No. CSBU 2026-022, as shown on Schedule “B”, be given Draft Approval subject to the conditions in Appendix B to Report to Council Number CSBU 2026-022 dated March 31, 2026 by Beverley Hillier." All of which is respectfully submitted.

That: the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers (OAPSO) be granted an exemption to Noise By-Law 2014-053, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined by Section 5 of the By-Law, and that the proponent notify residents and businesses within a one (1) block radius of the live band and speakers located at 15 College Drive, for the following date and time: Monday, May 25, 2026 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and a copy of Report to Council IO 2026-007 be forwarded to the North Bay Police Services for information.

That Council receive and file the March 2026 Procurement Award Update, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2026-022 dated April 10, 2026 from Lori Jackson.

That Council refer Report to Council CORP 2026-008 re 2026 Tax Policy dated April 9, 2026 from Dan Robinson to the General Government Committee.

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act , 2001, as amended at 6:50 p.m. for the following reason: Item 10.2, being the security of property of the Municipality and financial information supplied in confidence to the Municipality, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position of an organization - Insurance.

That Council reconvene at 7:05 p.m.

That Council approve the annual renewal of insurance with Intact Public Entities Inc. in partnership with Kennedy Insurance Brokers Inc. in the amount of $1,915,697.00 for municipal comprehensive insurance for the term May 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027.

That Council receive the attached Inquiry Report from the City of North Bay’s Integrity Commissioner, Guy Giorno dated April 4, 2026, for information purposes, as set out in the Municipal Act .

That the following by-law be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-24 to confirm delegated authorities during the "Lame Duck Period" of Council.

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 7:10 p.m.for the following reasons: Item #10.3, being a potential disposition of lands by the Municipality; and Item #10.4, being litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the Municipality.

That Council reconvene at 7:15 p.m.

That Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to retain external legal counsel to represent The Corporation of the City of North Bay at the Ontario Land Tribunal and that The Corporation of the City of North Bay be a Party to the appeal by Andrea Williams in respect to the Committee of Adjustments decision to deny Consent to Sever File B-01-26 and Minor Variance File A-01-26 regarding a proposed severance and concurrent minor variance for the property located at 2230D Peninsula Road.

That the following by-law be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-021 to confirm the proceedings from the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 21, 2026.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 7:17 p.m.