Council Meeting

to section 2.2 of the City of North Bay Procedural By-Law 2019-80 that the Council Agenda be reordered to allow the motion re: Installation of the Franco-Ontarian Flag at Leger Square at City Hall in Recognition of the Flag's 50th Anniversary be the first order of business on the Agenda.

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag, a provincial emblem co-created by Michel Dupuis, a proud North Bay resident, and Professor Gaétan Gervais of Laurentian University; AND WHEREAS the Franco-Ontarian flag has been officially recognized as an emblem of Ontario since 2001 and was granted equal status to the provincial flag through Bill 182 in 2020; AND WHEREAS North Bay is home to a vibrant and longstanding francophone community whose cultural, social, and economic contributions have enriched the city’s development; AND WHEREAS the permanent installation of the Franco-Ontarian flag at Léger Square at City Hall would be a meaningful and inclusive gesture, recognizing both the local and provincial significance of the flag; AND WHEREAS Les Compagnons des francs loisirs, in collaboration with other interested community partners, have expressed their willingness to contribute financially toward the cost of the installation, in recognition that the City may not have the full budget available for new infrastructure at this time; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to work in coordination with Les Compagnons des francs loisirs, Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario, Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord, and other local francophone stakeholders to support the installation of the Franco-Ontarian flag at Léger Square; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the installation be completed in time to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the flag a

That the second last paragraph of the Motion be deleted and the following inserted in lieu thereof: Therefore Be It Resolved that Council direct staff to work in coordination with Les Compagnons des francs loisirs and other local francophone stakeholders to support the installation of the Franco-Ontarian flag at Leger Square. Record of Vote Upon the Request of Councillor Horsfield: Yeas: Councillors Horsfield, Mitchell, King, Vrebosch Mallah, Mayne, Gardiner, Inch, Lowery, Bain and Mayor Chirico. Nays: Nil

That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Tuesday June 10, 2025; - Monday, June 16, 2025; and - Tuesday, June 17, 2025 be adopted as presented.

That General Government Committee Report No. 2025-12 relating to: - 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No. 2025-12 July 8, 2025 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The General Government Committee presents Report No. GG 2025-12 and recommends: “That the Mayor and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer of The Corporation of the City of North Bay be authorized to approve the 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements.” All of which is respectfully submitted.

That Community Services Committee Report No. 2025-09 relating to: Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment application by Tulloch Engineering on behalf of FGA Trades Inc. – 2890 Highway 11 North be adopted as presented. Community Services Committee Report No. 2025-09 July 8, 2025 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Community Services Committee presents Report No. CS 2025-09 and recommends “That: the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by Tulloch Engineering on behalf of FGA Trades Inc. – 2890 Highway 11 North in the City of North Bay to rezone the property from an “Industrial Commercial” zone to an “Industrial Commercial Special (MC Sp.)” zone for the property legally described in Appendix to Report to Council No. CSBU 2025-038 by Peter Carello dated June 25, 2025 be approved; and the subject property be placed under Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990 as amended.” All of which is respectfully submitted.

That the resignation of Maurice Switzer from the North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit be received and Mr. Switzer be thanked for his involvement on the Board.

That the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment application by Tulloch Engineering on behalf of 2628985 Ontario Inc. – 1650 Main Street West be received and

That Council authorize an amendment to City of North Bay By-Law No. 2018-53, being a By-Law to Regulate the Administration of Building Permits, as amended, as set out in Report to Council CSBU 2025-40 dated June 25, 2025 from Beverley Hillier.

That Council: direct staff to negotiate an agreement with the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame to achieve a recognition area for Sports Hall of Fame inducted members; and direct staff to include the Recognition Initiative in the 2026 Capital and Operating Budget, as described in Report to Council CSBU-2025-42 dated April 7, 2025 from Ian Kilgour and Melinda Fry, with appropriate cost estimates for Council’s consideration during the upcoming budget process.

That Report to Council CSBU 2025-42 dated April 7, 2025 from Ian Kilgour and Melinda Fry re: Recognition Initiative - Agreement North Bay Sports Hall of Fame be

That the resignation of Linda Thomas-Ouellette from the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC) be received and Ms. Thomas-Ouellette be thanked for her involvement on the Committee.

That Council adopt the Sponsorship Policy, attached as Schedule “A” to Report to Council CSBU 2025-24 dated June 23, 2025 from Ian Kilgour.

That Council: approve the award of a contract to EZ Dock Ontario Inc. in the amount of $114,990.57 (plus HST), for the provision of a freshwater pool docking system; and authorize the transfer of funds to the project, as outlined in Report to Council CORP 2025-69 dated June 27, 2025 from Lori Jackson and Ian Kilgour.

That the "2025 Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Supplement", attached to Report to Council CSBU-2025-41 dated June 25, 2025 from Brent Kalinowski, be adopted.

That the resolution be amended by adding the following: "and that a public presentation be made to allow the community to see and hear the Report."

That: Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Cost Share Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and Terrace Management Inc.; and an execution by-law be brought forward for three (3) readings at the Regular Meeting of Council on July 8, 2025.

That the following by-law(s) be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2025-61 to stop up, close and convey a Part of McKenzie/Robarts Avenue Road Allowance designated as Part 3, on Plan 36R-15359, in the City of North Bay and to repeal By-Law No. 2025-30. By-Law No. 2025-62, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 2018-53, a by-law to regulate the administration of building permits. By-Law No. 2025-63 to rezone certain lands on Highway 11 North (FGA Trades Inc. - 2890 Highway 11 North). By-Law No. 2025-64 to designate a Site Plan Control Area on certain lands on Highway 11 North (FGA Trades Inc. - 2890 Highway 11 North). By-Law No. 2025-65 to authorize the execution of a Cost Sharing Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and Terrace Management Inc. relating to Sidewalk Construction and Associated Infrastructure - Cartier Street.

That the following by-law(s) be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2025-61 to stop up, close and convey a Part of McKenzie/Robarts Avenue Road Allowance designated as Part 3, on Plan 36R-15359, in the City of North Bay and to repeal By-Law No. 2025-30. By-Law No. 2025-62, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 2018-53, a by-law to regulate the administration of building permits. By-Law No. 2025-63 to rezone certain lands on Highway 11 North (FGA Trades Inc. - 2890 Highway 11 North). By-Law No. 2025-64 to designate a Site Plan Control Area on certain lands on Highway 11 North (FGA Trades Inc. - 2890 Highway 11 North). By-Law No. 2025-65 to authorize the execution of a Cost Sharing Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and Terrace Management Inc. relating to Sidewalk Construction and Associated Infrastructure - Cartier Street.

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2025-66 to designate certain lots on a Plan of Subdivision that has been registered for eight years or more as deemed not to be lots on a Registered Plan of Subdivision (1060 McIntyre Street West).

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2025-66 to designate certain lots on a Plan of Subdivision that has been registered for eight years or more as deemed not to be lots on a Registered Plan of Subdivision (1060 McIntyre Street West).

to ensure transparency and accountability with respect to the expenses of Council be it resolved that: Staff be directed to bring forward a Transparency and Accountability By-Law which will facilitate online disclosure, on a quarterly and annual basis, which will itemize Council Members’ expenses. The report will include detailed transactions, including payee, date paid, amount, and a general description of the nature of the expense as it relates to City business; and that such a By-Law be in front of Council for their consideration no later than the first Council/Committee meeting in September 2025 and the By-Law be retroactive to this term of Council.

following Motion was read into Council and after debate the Motion was

That the Motion be amended as follows: That paragraph one of the Motion be amended by adding the following words after forensic experience “where the Partner has not participated in City audits in the last ten years”. Paragraph 3 of the Motion be deleted and the following inserted in lieu thereof: That no individual who had any involvement - direct or indirect - in the approval, reporting, authorization, or oversight of the Mayor's spending shall participate in the procurement process for the selection of the external auding firm. This includes, but is not limited: The Mayor The Chief Administrative Officer The Chief Financial Officer The City Solicitor The current external audit partner That paragraph 5 of the Motion be deleted together with paragraph starting with the words “be it further resolved that this temporary adjustment” and the following be inserted in lieu thereof: “That no member of council shall engage in meetings or communications with the audit firm, save and except during the interview process." Record of Vote upon the Request of Councillor Vrebosch: Yeas: Councillors Vrebosch, Lowery, Inch. Nays: Councillors Mitchell, Mallah, King, Gardiner, Bain, Mayne and Deputy Mayor Horsfield.

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 8:39 p.m. for the following reasons: Item #9.2, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and Item #9.3, litigation affecting the municipality, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purposes, and a proposed acquisition of land by the municipality.

That Council reconvene at 8:56 p.m.

Mallah declared a conflict of interest as "the Health Unit is my employer". That Council direct the City Clerk to advertise for the vacancy on the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Board for a term to expire November 14, 2026.

That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2025-60 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on July 8, 2025.

That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2025-60 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on July 8, 2025.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 8:57 p.m.