[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.