[3:25] of council for Tuesday January 27th 2026. The city

[3:33] traditional territory of the Anesnabic nation

[3:38] by the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. We honor

[3:45] and stewardship and are committed to learning

[3:50] indigenous communities. For tonight's meeting,

[3:57] interest in the G? Oh, I'm sorry, Mrs.

[4:01] Ray Bosch, councelor Gardner, counselor Bane,

[4:07] councelor in counselor Horfield, Mayor Jericho,

[4:13] Malaw. Thank you. Are there any declarations

[4:19] thereof for tonight's meeting? Seeing none,

[4:25] for tonight. Mrs. Hi. Okay. Item four,

[4:31] Gardner, that the minutes for the public meetings

[4:36] January 13, 2026, and Thursday, January 15,

[4:44] All those in favor? Opposed? That's carried.

[4:54] seconded by councel maine that report to

[5:00] 20th 2025 regarding the holding tank rebate

[5:09] and operations committee. Any discussion? All

[5:16] Item 6.2 moved by councelor Mitchell.

[5:24] and operations committee report number 2026-02

[5:30] connection between Memorial Drive and Gormanville

[5:36] All those in favor? Opposed? That's carried.

[5:48] by councelor Horfield that council authorize the

[5:55] the carnival dean event on February 1st 2026 at

[6:04] Mayor Cher. I just want to acknowledge that this

[6:11] the count of val celebrations and that this

[6:16] Bay which is in partnership with the city

[6:22] have winter activities taking place on Sunday at

[6:29] off with the fireworks at Amelia Park. Thank you,

[6:36] wanted to acknowledge um the uh the carnival

[6:41] gotten their button, their macaron uh you can get

[6:46] to get one today uh because they're going fast.

[6:51] prizes for kids. I think it's like a switch and

[6:55] go sliding and participate in the activities on

[7:00] thank you very much for both that information.

[7:06] Canada right here in North Bay only surpassed

[7:12] enjoy and celebrate our franophhone phone

[7:18] carried. Item 7.2 Moved by councelor King,

[7:28] to council CSBU 2026-003 dated January 8th,

[7:37] accessibility advisory committee annual report

[7:43] All those in favor? Opposed? That's carried.

[7:51] seconded by councelor Horfield that

[7:56] January 8th 2026 from Adam Curran being

[8:05] and 2025 annual report be referred to

[8:10] those in favor opposed that's carried.

[8:20] seconded by councelor Inch, that council

[8:26] 2025 procurement award update

[8:30] COP 2026-006 dated January 15,

[8:36] those in favor? Opposed? That's carried.

[8:47] a first, second, third time, and oh, sorry, moved

[8:52] inch, that the following bylaws be read a first,

[8:57] being a bylaw to levy certain interim tax rates,

[9:05] bylaw number 20262 being a bylaw to adjust

[9:11] All those in favor? opposed. That's carried.

[9:21] Item another 9.1

[9:28] King. Whereas the city of North Bay has

[9:32] operators to register and pay applicable fees. And

[9:38] properties have registered with the city despite

[9:43] rentals remain active. And whereas this creates

[9:48] are complying with the bylaw registering their

[9:53] whereas council has a responsibility to ensure

[9:57] and applied equitably. Now therefore,

[10:01] review the current short-term rental bylaw,

[10:06] levels, enforcement capacity, and overall

[10:11] report back to council with options to improve

[10:16] for all operators, including any recommended

[10:21] and two, pending council's consideration of this

[10:27] registration fees be temporarily suspended

[10:32] who are attempting to comply in good faith

[10:36] are reviewed. Discussion, councelor Gardner.

[10:47] um I too also have uh received some complaints

[10:54] are Airbnbs out there that aren't licensed by

[11:01] But, [clears throat] and what what I g to those

[11:09] the short-term bylaw rental protects them.

[11:15] safety and those kind of requirements. So, so the

[11:22] that way because their their facility meets all

[11:29] the renter that the facility is safe. So um so

[11:37] good that their insurance company will recognize

[11:42] uh forward. [clears throat] So, also since um and

[11:50] just recently only a week ago passed the capital

[11:59] buy the software that helps um I guess it's not

[12:08] what what the Airbnbs are being out are out there,

[12:16] throat] the software is there and we also will

[12:21] department that will be responsible for using that

[12:26] issues. So if we don't have the bylaw in force,

[12:38] the bylaw. So, we need the bylaw to stay as it

[12:46] would recommend that we not pass this motion and

[12:55] can't get better compliance. Thank you, Councelor

[13:05] sides to it because I I'm in agreement with

[13:10] with residential um the residential housing bylaw

[13:16] were doing the right thing were the ones that were

[13:21] pay for every small detail to make sure and I'm

[13:25] but those that were the true uh perpetrators were

[13:29] now we've got the Airbnb thing where I kind of see

[13:33] don't have that system in place. So to me, maybe

[13:38] maybe we keep the bylaw in place, but there's no

[13:41] place, but if people do want um or if people are

[13:48] I think you're on the right track, council, but

[13:53] come back, but start waving the fees immediately

[13:57] that you want. uh because I wasn't thinking about

[14:00] do you enforce something if there is somebody that

[14:05] is you know possibly causing harm that should be

[14:09] comments councelor in uh thank you for your uh

[14:16] I understand the intent of the short-term rental

[14:21] revenue. So, um, in my opinion, you know, um, I

[14:27] a way to make them want to register, whether it's

[14:34] with Chamber of Commerce or Tourism North Bay,

[14:39] getting some value here, right?" Um, but I also

[14:44] been paying these fees for several years while

[14:49] me and say things like, "Well, Airbnb um you know

[14:56] looked at it. It doesn't require anything about

[15:02] about having um a person on site who's dedicated

[15:08] Unfortunately, Airbnb has passed that buck

[15:14] know, it's it is up to us unfortunately to enforce

[15:21] of our residents, the safety of the neighbors.

[15:27] consider suspending the fees for those people who

[15:34] know out of their own pocket and other people are

[15:44] like the punitive aspect of just using a scraping

[15:50] you can just pull up the listings on the websites

[15:57] in this? Of course, yes, we've approved it in the

[16:02] placeholders. So, you know, going forward, um, you

[16:08] find some resolution to this. Thank you, Councelor

[16:15] So, I apologize because I went back and reread it

[16:20] maybe I had misunderstood it. But you are saying,

[16:24] asking to suspend. You're not asking to

[16:28] the fees and report back. Yes, that's right.

[16:35] Any other discussion? Can I ask for a recorded

[16:39] the request of councelor Vbrush.

[16:48] certainly I think uh councelor councelor

[16:55] uh this motion. Obviously the fairness of the

[17:03] also recognize a number of other communities are

[17:11] whether or not it's feasible and one of the things

[17:23] beginning was that the the minute government

[17:31] collapse it uh when there are stringent require

[17:41] So I think there's no question in my mind that we

[17:48] other thing that uh was a little bit uh concerning

[17:56] budget under community services and building

[18:02] excuse me, that was 0408 short-term rental

[18:14] the budget process. because uh the actuals year to

[18:23] that that revenue could increase to $18,000

[18:35] certainly would have liked to have the information

[18:43] problems associated with making uh it work and

[18:56] that would be placed uh to try and figure out

[19:03] disappointment in my mind is that there was only

[19:14] we spent a tremendous amount of time on it trying

[19:26] right right now. So I think it's well worth the

[19:33] Thank you, Council Ranch for final. Um yeah, I

[19:44] Airbnbs are simply um party destinations, but from

[19:49] uh to people who are visiting loved ones in the

[19:55] here for graduations, for medical appointments,

[20:01] that appears to be required and and obviously,

[20:08] and run it. Who are we to say they can't? I just

[20:13] Maybe that's a deterrent here as well. Thank you.

[20:22] a record of vote upon the request of councelor

[20:29] yes. Councelor Gardner, no. Councelor Mitchell,

[20:40] Councelor Lowry, yes. Councelor Horsefield,

[20:51] no. Councelor Bane, yes. Mayor Jericho, no.

[21:00] ask for a motion for reconsideration? Is

[21:04] allowed anymore. Yes, it is.

[21:24] in camera. Moved by councelor

[21:29] camera pursuant to section 2392 of the municipal

[21:35] reasons. Item 10.2 being litigation including

[21:42] affecting the municipality appealed to the Ontario

[21:47] lease of land by the municipality. All those in

[21:54] Cameron, we'll be out when we're out. Thank you.

[39:20] M I

[39:25] council. Moved by councelor Horsefield. Second

[39:31] p.m. All those in favor opposed. Let's carry.

[39:44] second by councelor Horsfield that council direct

[39:53] retain external legal counsel to represent

[39:57] at the Ontario Land Tribunal and that the

[40:03] to the appeal by Andrea Williams in respect of

[40:08] amendment and zoning bylaw amendment regarding

[40:12] Lowry. Thank you, Mayor. Uh, I, Jamie Lowry,

[40:21] 10.2 because I own property on Trout Lake.

[40:27] All those in favor? Opposed? That's carried.

[40:36] by councelor that council direct the mayor and

[40:42] endorsement agreement number two between the

[40:46] Airways Limited and the terms and conditions set

[40:51] terms and conditions satisfactory to the chief

[40:57] services and the city of and the city solicitor

[41:02] extension of lease by endorsement agreement number

[41:08] Bay and Bouier Airways Limited be given three

[41:13] thank you your worship and please note my conflict

[41:21] Airways. Thank you. Any councelor Vbrush? Hey,

[41:29] Airways, as I was just uh educated, predates my

[41:35] it's nice to see that we've always been watching

[41:42] great with their media. And so just understanding,

[41:46] the city of North Bay, that they do want to extend

[41:49] us and I I think the partnership is a good news

[41:54] Opposed? That's carried. Thank you. Okay. Uh moved

[42:04] that the following bylaw be read a first, second,

[42:08] authorize the execution of extension of lease

[42:15] corporation of the city of North Bay and Voyager

[42:20] in favor? Opposed? That's carried. Okay. Uh moved

[42:30] Bane. The following bylaw be read a first,

[42:34] 2026-005 to confirm proceedings of the regular

[42:41] All those in favor? Opposed? That's carried.

[42:53] Gardner, seconded by councelor Bane,

[42:57] now adjourn at 7:09 p.m. All those in

[43:04] Thank you. Have a good evening.

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