Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Monday, December 8, 2025; and - Tuesday, December 9, 2025 be adopted as presented.

That Council authorize a by-law to levy certain interim rates, taxes and charges for the 2026 taxation year and a by-law to adjust interim taxes for the 2026 taxation year.

That: Council authorize the Treasurer to borrow on a temporary basis from time to time the amounts that the municipality considers necessary to meet expenses of the municipality for the fiscal year 2026; and the by-law be presented for three (3) readings on January 27, 2026.

That: the City enter into a Pre-Servicing Agreement with Laurentian Heights Limited in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and City Engineer for the installation of services for Laurentian Heights Subdivision – Phase 5, Baxter Court (13 Lots) (City File No. 48T-93101); Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Pre-Servicing Agreement with Laurentian Heights Limited; and the execution by-law be brought forward for three (3) readings at the January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council.

That the following by-law be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-004 to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Pre-Servicing Agreement with Laurentian Heights Limited relating to Laurentian Heights, Phase 5 - Baxter Court.

the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company has been a cherished community asset since its inaugural operations on the Civic Holiday weekend in 1994, beginning with the miniature trains and later expanding to include the Heritage (Big) Carousel in 2002 and the Winter Wonderland (Small) Carousel in 2005; AND WHEREAS the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company have welcomed more than two million riders of all ages, from infants to seniors in their nineties, contributing significantly to family recreation, tourism, and the cultural vibrancy of the Lake Nipissing waterfront; AND WHEREAS the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company is fully accessible, including a wheelchair accessible train coach accommodating two mobility devices and carousels designed to welcome riders with diverse accessibility needs; AND WHEREAS visitors from across Canada and around the world have enjoyed the trains and carousels, including those who have discovered them through appearances in films and television productions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of North Bay affirms its continued support for the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company and recognizes its longstanding contributions to community enjoyment, tourism and waterfront revitalization. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Office of the Mayor be directed to formally prepare a letter of support for the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company, recognizing the historical and socioeconomic contribution and impacts it has had on the community, as the

That the Motion re: Heritage Railway and Carousel Company be amended by adding an additional paragraph as follows: And Whereas the construction of a new train and carousel building will enhance the visitor experience, improve accessibility, support long-term sustainability of the attraction, and complement the City of North Bay's ongoing efforts to strengthen and animate the Lake Nipissing waterfront. Record of Vote (upon the Request of Councillor Horsfield): Yeas: Councillors Horsfield, Mallah, Mayne, King, Mitchell, Vrebosch, Bain, Lowery, Inch, Gardiner and Mayor Chirico Nays: Nil

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 7:38 p.m. for the following reason: Item #10.2, being personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees - Board Appointment to the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

That Council reconvene at 7:45 p.m.

That Council appoint Alex Scott to 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, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-003 to confirm proceedings from the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 13, 2026.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 7:46 p.m.