That Council direct staff to include the retention of a Landscape Architect to prepare a design plan for the Bluewater Trailer Park lands, as described in Report CAO-2026-11, for consideration in the Mayor’s 2027 Budget.
That the “Restricted Acts Delegation of Powers (2026) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 091.
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of August 12, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 092.
THAT Council refer 5.2 a. Kincardine Environmental Action Network delegation to staff for a report on staff's experience in implementing some of the sustainability initiatives in event planning with recommendations for future years, and potential budget 2027.
Whereas the Kincardine Wastewater Treatment Plant (KWTP) is currently addressing two significant operational issues: sludge accumulation and insufficient dissolved oxygen levels within the aeration pond; and Whereas the dissolved oxygen deficiency may have contributed to operational challenges and odour impacts in the surrounding area, requiring ongoing operational adjustments and technical invest
That the “Joint Compliance Audit Committee Appointment 2026 By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 084.
That item 5.1 - Build Canada Homes Delegation be deleted from the agenda.
That Council approves, in principle, proceeding with a Municipal Services Corporation as the preferred governance and operating model for Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling.
That Council support the recommended governance model for the BASWR Municipal Services Corporation consisting of one municipal representative from each member municipality and two independent, skills-based voting directors.
That Council support reserved shareholder powers for the BASWR Municipal Services Corporation to ensure that major matters remain subject to shareholder approval.
That Council support the continuation of the existing BASWR Municipal Working Group and the Chief Administrative Officers as the Transition Committee through the implementation planning phase and with the Transition Committee providing recommendations to the member municipal Councils for final approval.
That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2026-014 by Agnes and Gordon Brindley and the necessary by-law be forwarded to Council for adoption.
That Council request that the County of Bruce Approval Authority approve Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2025-003 by Bogdanovic Developments Inc. in accordance with the Draft Plan and Conditions of Draft Approval attached; That Council adopt Local Official Plan Amendment L-2025-008 and the necessary by-law be forwarded to Bruce County for approval; and That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-20
That Council approve the conversion of Policy PR 3.1 – Municipal Tree Procedure into an internal administrative procedure; And that Policy PR 3.1 – Municipal Tree Procedure be repealed; And that the minor amendments to By-law No. 2024-071 (Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy), as outlined in Appendix A, be approved to enhance alignment with municipal operational practices.
Whereas amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act under the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 introduced timelines requiring municipalities to issue Notices of Intention to Designate for properties listed on municipal heritage registers as of December 31, 2022, originally requiring action by January 1, 2025; and Whereas the Province subsequently amended the legislation through the Homeowner Protectio
That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated June 24, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of June 24th, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 76.
That Council direct staff to update the Clean and Clear Yards By-law based on Report No. Legislative Services 2026-19 and bring the by-law back to Council for consideration at a future meeting.
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of June 10, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 071.
That the “Establish Recreation Redevelopment Reserve Fund By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 061.
That the minutes of the Council meetings held on April 22, 2026 be adopted as printed.
That Council defer consideration of the following to a future date: Balances remaining in the existing discretionary recreation reserve funds historical recreation reserve funds as outlined in Report Financial Services 2026-10 be transferred to the newly created Recreation Renovation Reserve Fund; and The original By-laws that established the historical existing discretionary recreation reserve fu
That Council repeal Policy GG.2.2 - Grant Applications Policy; and That Council repeal Policy GG.2.16 – Tax Collection Policy.
That the "Council Committee Appointment Amendment (11) By-law" be hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed as By-law No. 2026 - 059.
That the "Appoint Mike Hinchberger to fill the Vacancy in the Office of Deputy Mayor By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-043.
Whereas S.357 and S.358 of the Municipal Act provides a process for property owners to apply for a cancellation, reduction and refund of taxes under specific circumstances including but not limited to a change in the use of a property, demolition or fire, the property being substantially unusable for a period of at least 3 months or a gross and manifest error in the preparation of the assessment r
That the “Bruce K Holdings Inc. Trail Agreement (2026) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 045.
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of April 22, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 048.
That the motion be amended to change "limit" to "prioritize".
That Council authorize reserve and reserve fund transfers totaling $434,933 to address capital project cost overruns, as detailed in the 2025 Summary of Reserve and Reserve Fund Transfers.
That Council receive this report for information; and That Council defer consideration of the proposed permanent food service operation at this time, and that any future commercial opportunities at the airport be considered as part of a broader review of the Airport’s long-term role and land use.
That Council repeal Policy No. PD.1.9 and adopt Policy No. DEV.04 being the Wind Generation System Development Policy That Council pass a Bylaw to adopt Policy No. DEV.04 as presented.
That the “2026 Rates and Fee Amendment (3) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 038.
That Staff Report Financial Services-2026-03 entitled Aerial Fire Truck Borrowing By-law be received; That authorization be given to obtain a $1,320,000 debenture from Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for long-term financing with repayment terms of 10 years to finance the Aerial Fire Truck; That authorization be given to the Treasurer to sign any necessary and related document
That Council approve the Ad Hoc Housing Committee Terms of Reference as drafted.
That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 25th day of March, 2026: 1. Aerial Truck Borrowing By-law 2026 - 033 2. Special Event Policy Amendment (1) By-law 2026 - 034 3. Housing Ad Hoc Committee Terms of Reference (2026) By-law 2026 - 035.
That Council receive the progress report. and Further, that Council authorizes the establishment of a terms of reference for a Housing Committee, with a mandate to provide input and guidance to staff in the preparation of Housing Action Plan 2.0 for Council’s consideration.
Whereas the Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) By-law 2026 - 018 was
Whereas housing affordability continues to be a significant concern for residents, businesses and the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine; and Whereas improving housing diversity and affordability is critical for strengthening the local economy, attracting new talent, enhancing community attachment and well being, retaining youth and young families and supports long-term community sustainabi
That Council receive the 2025 OSIM Bridge Inspection Report for information; and That Council direct staff to incorporate the recommended 1 year, 1–5 year, and 6–10 year structural improvement needs into future capital plans.