Council Meeting

That the minutes for the public meeting(s) held on: - Monday, January 12, 2026; - Tuesday, January 13, 2026; and - Thursday, January 15, 2026 be adopted as presented.

That Report to Council IO-2025-08 from Karin Pratte dated May 20, 2025 re: Holding Tank Rebate Program is recommitted to the Infrastructure and Operations Committee. Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2026-01 January 27, 2026 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Infrastructure and Operations Committee presents Report No. IO 2026-01 and recommends: “The Council authorizes staff to implement a Holding Take Rebate Program, as set out in Report to Council IO-2025-008 dated May 20, 2025 from Karin Pratte.” All of which is respectfully submitted.

That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2026-02 relating to: Kate Pace Way, West End Bike Route Connection Between Memorial Drive and Gormanville Road be adopted as presented. Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2026-02 January 27, 2026 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. IO 2026-02 and recommends: “That Report to Council IO 2026-01 from Alan Korell re: Kate Pace Way, West End Bike Route Connection Between Memorial Drive and Gormanville Road be noted and filed.” All of which is respectfully submitted.

That Council authorize Les Compagnons des francs loisirs to have a pyrotechnic (fireworks) display for Le Carnaval des Compagnons event on February 1, 2026 at Amelia Park.

That Report to Council CSBU 2026-003 dated January 8, 2026 from Adam Curran, being the 2025 Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC) Annual Report, be

That Report to Council CSBU 2026-004 dated January 8, 2026 from Adam Curran, being the Municipal Heritage Committee (MHC) 2024 and 2025 Annual Report, be

That Council receive and file the December 2025 Procurement Award Update, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2026-006 dated January 15, 2026 from Lori Jackson.

That the following by-laws be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-01, being a by-law to levy certain interim rates, taxes and charges. By-Law No. 2026-02, being a by-law to adjust interim taxes for 2026.

the City of North Bay has implemented a Short-Term Rental (STR) By-Law requiring operators to register and pay applicable fees; And Whereas as of today, only eight (8) short-term rental properties have registered with the City despite evidence that additional unregistered short-term rentals remain active; And Whereas this creates an uneven and unfair situation for residents who are complying with the By-Law, registering their properties, and paying required fees; And Whereas Council has a responsibility to ensure that By-Laws are practical, enforceable, and applied equitably. Now Therefore Be it Resolved that Council direct staff to review the current Short-Term Rental By-Law, including registration uptake, compliance levels, enforcement capacity, and overall fairness; Be It Further Resolved that: 1. staff report back to Council with options to improve compliance and ensure a level playing field for all operators, including any recommended amendments to the By-Law or its administration; and 2. pending Council’s consideration of this report, the collection of Short-Term Rental registration fees be temporarily suspended, so as not to disadvantage those residents who are attempting to comply in good faith while broader compliance and enforcement issues are reviewed. Record of Vote (Upon the Request of Councillor Vrebosch) : Yeas: Councillors Vrebosch, King, Inch, Lowery, and Bain. Nays: Councillors Gardiner, Mitchell, Mayne, Horsfield and Mayor Chirico.

That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 6:48pm for the following reasons: Item 10.2, being litigation including matters before an administrative tribunal affecting the municipality - Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal; and Item 10.3, being a proposed lease of land by the Municipality.

That Council reconvene at 7:06 p.m.

Lowery declared a conflict of interest as "I own property on Trout Lake." 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 of Council’s decision to approve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment re Trout Lake Policies and Regulations.

King declared a conflict of interest as "the company I own does business with Voyageur Airways." That Council: 1. direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Extension of Lease by Endorsement Agreement #2 between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and Voyageur Airways Limited on the terms and conditions set out herein this Report to Council and such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Community Services and the City Solicitor; and 2. authorize the by-law of the execution of the Extension of Lease by Endorsement Agreement #2 between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and Voyageur Airways Limited be given three (3) readings on January 27, 2026.

That the following by-law be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-006 to authorize the execution of Extension of Lease by Endorsement Agreement #2 between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and Voyageur Airways Limited.

That the following by-law be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-005 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 27, 2026.

That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 7:09 p.m.