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What was decided (23 motions)
20 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Tuesday, May 26, 2026; and - Tuesday, June 2, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Gardiner
Carried
That Community Services Committee Report No. 2026-05 relating to: - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision by Ashley Meghan Consulting Group on behalf of Northern Gateway Developments Inc. – 351 Birchs Road be adopted as presented. Community Services Committee Report No. 2026-05 June 16, 2026 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Community Services Committee presents Report No. 2026-05 and recommends: “That Council: authorize the proposed Official Plan Amendment by Ashley Meghan Consulting Corp on behalf of Northern Gateway Developments Inc., to amend the Official Plan Designation from “Residential” to “General Industry” and “Hospitality Service” for a portion of the property as shown on Schedule ‘B’ and legally described in Appendix ‘A’ to Report to Council No. CSBU 2026-033 dated May 21, 2026 by Peter Carello; authorize the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by Ashley Meghan Consulting Corp on behalf of Northern Gateway Developments Inc., to rezone the property from an “Industrial Holding (MH)” zone to a “General Industrial Holding (M2H)” zone and from a “Residential Holding (RH)” zone to a “Tourist Commercial Special Holding (C7 Sp.H)” zone for the property as shown on Schedule “C” and legally described in Appendix ‘A’ to Report to Council No. CSBU 2026-033 dated May 21, 2026 by Peter Carello; authorize the proposed Plan of Subdivision, as modified for eight (8) Industrial Lots and
Moved by Councillor Mallah, seconded by Councillor King
Carried
That Community Services Committee Report No. 2026-06 relating to: - Zoning By-Law Amendment by Tulloch Engineering on behalf of Zachary Tremere, Erin Takagi and Jack Masters – 131 Gladstone Avenue be adopted as presented. Community Services Committee Report No. 2026-06 June 16, 2026 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Community Services Committee presents Report No. 2026-06 and recommends: “That Council authorize the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by Tulloch Engineering on behalf of the property owners, Zachary Tremere, Erin Takagi and Jack Masters, to rezone the property from a “Residential Third Density (R3)” zone to a “Residential Third Density Special (R3 Sp.)” and a “Residential Fifth Density (R5)” zone for the property legally described in Appendix ‘A’ to Report to Council No. CSBU 2026-034 dated May 21, 2026 by Peter Carello.” All of which is respectfully submitted.
Moved by Councillor Mallah, seconded by Councillor King
Carried
That the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment application by Golden Estates Ltd. – 555 McKeown Avenue be received and
Moved by Councillor Mallah, seconded by Councillor King
Referred
That: 1. Council adopts a Deeming By-Law to deem Lot 8 and Lot 9 on Registered Plan 36M-677 not to be whole lots on a Registered Plan of Subdivision; and 2. the Deeming By-Law be brought forward for three (3) readings at the June 30th, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Mallah, seconded by Councillor King
Carried
That: the application by Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology to acquire unopened municipal road allowances and unopened municipal laneways from the City of North Bay, as shown on Schedule “A” attached to Report to Council CSBU 2026-036 dated June 2, 2026 from Peter Carello, be approved; the sale of the unopened road allowances be subject to the granting of any required easements; and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized by Council to negotiate the sale of the subject road allowances at the appraised value and on such terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Mallah, seconded by Councillor King
Carried
That: Tourism North Bay Association 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 event located at 100 College Drive, for the following date and time: Saturday, July 11, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and a copy of Report to Council IO 2026-014 dated June 1, 2026 from Victoria Thomas be forwarded to the North Bay Police Services for information.
Moved by Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Mayne
Carried
That: 196 McLean Road 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 event located at 196 McLean Road, for the following date and time: Saturday, August 8, 2026 12:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.; and a copy of Report to Council IO 2026-015 dated June 1, 2026 from Victoria Thomas be forwarded to the North Bay Police Services for information.
Moved by Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Mayne
Carried
That: Gateway City Brewery 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 event located at 490 Gormanville Road- Unit B, for the following date and time: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and a copy of Report to Council IO 2026-016 dated June 2, 2026 from Victoria Thomas be forwarded to the North Bay Police Services for information.
Moved by Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Mayne
Carried
That T he Corporation of the City of North Bay designates Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™ as a Municipally Significant Event.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Inch
Carried
That Council approve the request from Antech Design and Engineering on behalf of Millford Development Limited for an extension to Draft Approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision (Subdivision File No. 48T-18101) from June 19, 2026 to June 19, 2029.
Moved by Councillor Mallah, seconded by Councillor King
Carried
That the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment application by Mano Aggregates Inc. - 5235 Highway 11 North be received and
Moved by Councillor Mallah, seconded by Councillor King
Referred
That Council: 1. receive Report to Council CSBU 2026-42 dated June 4, 2026 from Adam Curran relating to the Implementation of the Housing Action Plan – Delegation of Authority; and 2. authorize the City Clerk to amend the Delegation of Authority By-Law No. 2007-228 to reflect the changes to delegation authority under the Planning Act , as presented through Report to Council CSBU 2026-42 dated June 4, 2026 from Adam Curran.
Moved by Councillor Mallah, seconded by Councillor King
Carried
That Council receive and file the May 2026 Procurement Award Update, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2026-054 dated June 5, 2026 from Lori Jackson.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Inch
Carried
That Council receive the 2025 Treasurer’s Statement on Development Charges for information purposes, as attached to Report to Council CORP 2026-36 dated June 2, 2026 from Blair Grant and that a copy be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Inch
Carried
That Council approve a contract increase of $394,495.00 (plus HST) to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited for Request for Proposal 2022-16 Wastewater Treatment Plant Intake Chamber Design, for the provision of additional engineering design services, as outlined in Report to Council CORP 2026-47 dated June 5, 2026 from Lori Jackson and Karin Pratte.
Moved by Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Mayne
Carried
That the following by-law be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-37 to rezone certain lands on Gladstone Avenue (Zachary Tremere, Erin Takagi and Jack Masters - 131 Gladstone Avenue).
Moved by Councillor King, seconded by Councillor Horsfield
Carried
That the following by-laws be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-38 - Official Plan Amendment No. 39 (Northern Gateway Developments Inc. - 351 Birchs Road). By-Law No. 2026-39 to rezone certain lands on Birchs Road (Northern Gateway Developments Inc. - 351 Birchs Road). By-Law No. 2026-40 to designate a Site Plan Control Area on certain lands on Birchs Road (Northern Gateway Developments Inc. - 351 Birchs Road).
Moved by Councillor King, seconded by Councillor Horsfield
Carried
the Ontario Municipal elections will take place October 26th and it is desirable to attract diverse, qualified candidates for the Office of the Mayor; And Whereas the Mayor’s position requires full time dedication to manage complex municipal issues, multimillion-dollar budgets, managing public services, and effectively managing relationships with senior levels of government; And Whereas North Bay is designated as a Municipality with the option of assuming strong mayor’s powers with enhanced executive authority. Now Therefore Be It Resolved that Council direct staff to prepare a report on the remuneration of the Northern Mayors that includes base salary, benefits including pensions and travel, additional income from committee appointments for both the Mayor and Council positions and to provide three options for Council's consideration. Record of Vote Upon the Request of Councillor Lowery Yeas: Councillors Gardiner, Mitchell, Horsfield and Mayor Chirico Nays: Councillors Lowery, Vrebosch, Mallah, Inch, King and Mayne
Moved by Councillor Gardiner, seconded by Councillor Mitchell
That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 8:15 p.m. for the following reason(s:) Item # 11.2, Potential disposition of land by the Municipality.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Inch
Carried
That Council reconvene at 8:33 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Mitchell
Carried
That the following by-law be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-35 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 16, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Gardiner, seconded by Councillor Vrebosch
Carried
That this Regular Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 8:34 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Gardiner, seconded by Councillor Vrebosch