Council Meeting

That the minutes of the Council meetings held on October 23, 2024 be adopted as printed.

That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine hold a Public Meeting in accordance with 34(12)(a)(ii) of the Planning Act RSO 1990 - Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw for the Municipality of Kincardine.

That Council approve Traffic and Parking Amendment By-law to be in effect April 1 st , 2025; and That $11,920 be included for consideration in the 2025 budget for the signage, communications and legal fees for the implementation of a 3-hour parking limit on Queen Street in Kincardine every day between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Durham Market Square South to Durham Street.

Whereas municipalities can play a role in supporting sustainable community development, including addressing housing affordability and availability challenges; and Whereas the housing crisis locally, regionally, provincially, and nationally, has impacted our community, increasing demand for affordable, workforce, and social housing options, particularly for low- and moderate-income families; and Whereas the Municipality of Kincardine has been reviewing several municipally owned land parcels that may be surplus to the municipality’s needs and could be leveraged to support housing solutions, thereby addressing one of the pressing needs of our residents; and Whereas partnering with housing organizations, senior governments and other agencies can amplify the impact of municipal resources in alleviating housing shortages; and Whereas the Municipality of Kincardine has an identified need for increased affordable and supportive housing options in the community, which is supported through the adopted Housing Action Plan and the Municipality of Kincardine Official Plan; and Whereas the Municipality of Kincardine is working with the County of Bruce whose role is to serve as the Consolidated Municipal Service Manager with a mandate to support social services, including employment and income supports, housing services, homelessness services and prevention, and child care, children’s and early years services; and Whereas community partners have worked with the Municipality of Kincardine t

That the “Debenture By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 145.

That the “2024 Budget Amendment (2) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 146.

That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 13th day of November, 2024: 1. Traffic and Parking Amendment (10) By-law 2024 - 147

That the hour of automatic adjournment be extended to the end of business.

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated November 13, 2024 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions except Environmental Services Compliance Report October 2024, Environmental Services-2024-29.

That Council move into closed session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the purpose of considering: 1) The Closed Session minutes dated October 23, 2024; 2) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of November 13, 2024 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 148

That this Council Meeting adjourn at 8:18 p.m.