The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes
Agenda

Regular Council Meeting

CC2025-09

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Open Session Commencing at 1:00 p.m.

Council Chambers

City Hall

26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8

Members:

• Mayor Doug Elmslie
• Deputy Mayor Charlie McDonald
• Councillor Ron Ashmore
• Councillor Mark Doble
• Councillor Dan Joyce
• Councillor Mike Perry
• Councillor Tracy Richardson
• Councillor Pat Warren
• Councillor Emmett Yeo

Video and/or audio recording is not permitted during Council or Committee of the Whole Meetings, pursuant to Trespass to Property Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.T.21.

To speak to an Item on this Agenda you must submit a completed Deputation Request Form by Friday, August 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Opening Ceremonies

2.1

O Canada

2.2

Moment of Silent Reflection

2.3

Adoption of Open Session Agenda

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Notices and Information by Members of Council and Staff

4.1

Council

4.2

Staff

5.

Council Minutes

Regular Council Meeting, July 22, 2025

• That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 22, 2025, be received and adopted.

6.

Deputations

6.1

CC2025-09.6.1

Request for the Renewal of a Dock License Agreement
Relating to Item 9.1.3 on the Agenda
Lorraine McRae
Radmila Rakita

• That the deputation of Lorraine McRae and Radmila Rakita, regarding a Request for the Renewal of a Dock License Agreement, be received.

6.2

CC2025-09.6.2

Request to Purchase City Owned Land Adjacent to Long Beach Road
Relating to Item 9.1.2 on the Agenda
Tracy Crockford
Scott Cressman

• That the deputation of Tracy Crockford and Scott Cressman, regarding a Request to Purchase City Owned Land Adjacent to Long Beach Road, be received.

6.3

CC2025-09.6.3

Renewal of a Dock License Agreement
Relating to Item 9.1.3 on the Agenda
Jane Swire

• That the deputation of Jane Swire, regarding the Renewal of a Dock License Agreement, be received.

7.

Correspondence

7.1

CC2025-09.7.1

Request for the Permanent Resurfacing or Reconstruction of Wagar Road
Michael Putz

• That the correspondence from Michael Putz, regarding a Request for the Permanent Resurfacing or Reconstruction of Wagar Road, be received.

7.2

CC2025-09.7.2

Request for a Speed Limit Reduction on Omega Road and Otter Road
Relating to Item 10.1 on the Agenda
Gerry Lynch

• That the correspondence from Gerry Lynch, regarding a Request for a Speed Limit Reduction on Omega Road and Otter Road, be received.

8.

Presentations

8.1

CC2025-09.8.1

Long Term Financial Plan Presentation
Sara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate Services

• That the presentation by Sara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate Services, regarding the Long Term Financial Plan, be received.

8.1.1

Report CA2025-005

Capital and Special Projects Forecast
Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets

• That Report CA2025-005, Capital and Special Projects Forecast, be received;

  That the capital and special projects forecast, attached as Appendix A to Report CA2025-005, be adopted as a guide for the Long-Term Financial Plan, Water-Wastewater Rate Study, and Development Charges Background Study;

  That the supplemental rural arterial road resurfacing capital forecast, attached as Appendix B to Report CA2025-005, be adopted as a guide for the Development Charges Background Study; and

  That the Long-Term Financial Plan reflect, in addition to general inflationary adjustments, an increase to the temporary annual escalation rate of the Dedicated Capital Levy from 1.5% to 2.0% of the prior year’s total tax levy.

8.2

CC2025-09.8.2

Multi Year Strategic Plan for 2024-2027 Update
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
Sara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate Services

• That the presentation by Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding an Update on the Multi Year Strategic Plan for 2024-2027, be received.

9.

Consent Matters

• That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 9.1 of the Agenda be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

9.1

Reports

9.1.1

CAO2025-006

Physician Return of Service Funding Request
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

• That Report CAO2025-006, Physician Return of Service Funding Request, be received; and

  That payment of $100,000.00 to the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) be authorized from the Primary Care Recruitment and Retention Reserve (1.32278) to support one Doctor Return of Service agreement.

9.1.2

RS2025-032

Requested Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road, Cameron
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• That Report RS2025-032, Requested Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road, Cameron, be received; and

  That the shoreline road allowance located across from 495–513 Long Beach Road be retained by the City, due to its relevance to erosion control and road stabilization.

9.1.3

RS2025-035

Request to Renew Dock License Agreement Block M, Plan 175
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• That Report RS2025-035, Request to Renew Dock License Agreement – Block M, Plan 175, be received for information purposes.

9.1.4

PUR2025-007

2025-030-CQ Renovations to the Bobcaygeon Community Centre
Ashley Wykes, Buyer
Christopher Lyons, Supervisor Capital and Special Projects

• That Report PUR2025-007, Renovations to the Bobcaygeon Community Centre, be received;

  That Nirvana Interior Inc. be selected for the award of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) 2025-030-CQ for the submitted price of $512,447.28 (not including HST);

  That the deficit of $386,497.00 be financed from the Capital Contingency Reserve - uncommitted (1.32248);

  That subject to receipt of the required documents, the Director of Community Services be authorized to execute the agreement to award; and

  That the Corporate Services department be authorized to issue a purchase order.

9.1.5

ENG2025-018

Engineering Design Services for Huron Street, Lindsay - Design Refresh
John Innes, Supervisor, Infrastructure Design and Construction

• That Report ENG2025-018, Engineering Design Services for Huron Street – Design Refresh, be received;

  That Council authorize the award to DM Wills, for the Design Refresh for Huron Street for the total amount of $98,725.00 not including HST; and

  That Council approve financing of $128,717.00 to be funded 50% or $64,358.50 from the Water Infrastructure Reserve (1.32050) and 50% or $64,358.50 from the Sewer Infrastructure Reserve (1.32030).

9.1.6

CA2025-004

Budget Increase for Development Charges Background Study Special Project
Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets

• That Report CA2025-004, Budget Increase for Development Charges Background Study Special Project, be received;

  That the budget for special project 921204601 (Development Charges Background Study) be increased by $100,000.00, with that increase financed as follows: (i) ($7,000.00) by the General Contingency Reserve and (ii) $107,000.00 by the Administrative Studies Account of the Development Charges Reserve; and

  That a corresponding change order be issued to Watson and Associates, under Purchase Order 907484 OS, to ensure completion of special project 921204601 in a timely fashion.

9.1.7

ED2025-019

Economic Development Fund Update
Rebecca Mustard, Manager, Economic Development

• That Report ED2025-019, Economic Development Fund Update, be received;

  That the A. Sheila Boyd Heritage Foundation, being an organization that is structured as a not-for-profit Foundation for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Boyd Heritage Museum, be approved for funding of $14,143.63 from the Economic Development Fund Cultural Facilities Support Grant 2025, and where the organization continues to operate with the same structure and for the same purpose, approve its eligibility to subsequent years of the program; and

  That the unallocated funds of $91,257.28 be transferred to the General Contingency Reserve at the end of the year and be committed to funding the Programs in a subsequent year.

9.1.8

EMS2025-002

2026 Response Time Performance Plan
Jamie Golden, Deputy Chief, Professional Standards

• That Report EMS2025-002, 2026 Response Time Performance Plan (RTPP), be received;

  That the 2026 Response Time Performance Plan, as outlined in Table 1 to Report EMS 2025-002, be approved; and

  That Staff be authorized to submit the 2026 RTPP to the Ministry of Health under part VIII of Ontario Regulation 257/00 made under the Ambulance Act, including the Response Time Performance Plan Targets.

9.1.9

CS2025-010

Shaman Power Corporation Amending Agreement
Jenn Johnson, Director of Community Services

• That Report CS2025-010, Shaman Power Corporation Amending Agreement, be received;

  That the Amending Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes and Shaman Power Corporation for a hydro-electric generating facility at Fenelon Falls, as attached as Appendix A to Report CS2025-010, be approved; and

  That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any documents and agreements required by the approval of this agreement.

9.2

Items Extracted from Consent

10.

Petitions

10.1

CC2025-09.10.1

Request for Speed Limit Reduction on Omega Road and Otter Road
An original copy of the petition with 30 signatures is available for review at the Clerk's Office
Gerry Lynch

10.2

CC2025-09.10.2

Request for the Resurfacing of Helen Drive, Omemee
An original copy of the petition with 42 signatures is available for review at the Clerk's Office
Fiona Whitney

10.3

CC2025-09.10.3

Request for a Speed Limit Reduction on Kawartha Lakes Road 121 from Ledge Hill Road to East of the Sunrock Quarry
This is an electronic petition with 24 signatures
David Love

11.

Other or New Business

11.1

CC2025-09.11.1

Memorandum Regarding Elect Respect
Councillor Richardson

• That the Memorandum from Councillor Richardson, regarding Elect Respect, be received;

  That City of Kawartha Lakes Council supports the Elect Respect pledge and commit to the following:

  • Treating others with respect in all spaces—public, private, and online
  • Rejecting and calling out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks
  • Focusing debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks
  • Helping to build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office
  • Calling on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats, and
  • Modelling integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct;

  That City of Kawartha Lakes calls on elected officials, organizations and community members to support the Elect Respect campaign; and

  That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, MP Jamie Schmale, MPP Laurie Scott, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Kawartha Lakes Police Service.

11.2

CC2025-09.11.2

Memorandum Regarding a Traffic Calming Request on Glengarry Road along Bethany Park
Councillor Richardson

• That the Memorandum from Councillor Richardson, regarding a Traffic Calming Request on Glengarry Road along Bethany Park, be received; and

  That Staff be directed to complete a traffic calming warrant on Glengarry Road, along Bethany Park, and report back to Council with the findings of the warrant.

11.3

CC2025-09.11.3

Memorandum Regarding the Pulverization of Drum Road West
Councillor Richardson

• That the Memorandum from Councillor Richardson, regarding the Pulverization of Drum Road West, be received; and

  That Staff report back to Council by the Regular Council Meeting of October 21, 2025 with options, recommendations and budget implications for the pulverization of Drum Road West.

11.4

CC2025-09.11.4

Memorandum Regarding Firefighter Certifications
Councillor Richardson

• That the Memorandum from Councillor Richardson, regarding Firefighter Certifications, be received; and

  That the Office of the Fire Marshall and the Ministry of the Solicitor General be requested to consider the following recommendations in light of changes to O. Reg. 343/22:

  • Defer full implementation of the certification regulation for communities that rely heavily on volunteer firefighters, such as rural municipalities;
  • Provide exemptions or alternative compliance pathways tailored to the needs and limitations of small and/or remote fire services, especially those serviced by volunteers; and
  • Increase funding and training supports for municipalities outside major urban centres.

12.

By-Laws

• That the By-Laws shown in Section 12.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 12.1.1 to and including 12.1.7 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

12.1

By-Laws by Consent

12.1.1

CC2025-09.12.1.1

By-law to Stop Up, Close, and Sell Part of the Original Road Allowance Along Lake Dalrymple in Front of Lot 35 on Plan 136, Together With R406965, in the Geographic Township of Carden, in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Further Described as Part 1 on 57R-11290 (315 Avery Point Road)

12.1.2

CC2025-09.12.1.2

By-Law to Establish Part of Park Lot 10 East Side of Logie on Plan 15P, Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 57R-11034; City of Kawartha Lakes as Public Highway

12.1.3

CC2025-09.12.1.3

By-Law to Designate 15 Sussex Street North, Town of Lindsay in the City of Kawartha Lakes as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

12.1.4

CC2025-09.12.1.5

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2005-328 Being a By-Law to Establish Speed Limits in the City of Kawartha Lakes

12.1.5

CC2025-09.12.1.5

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer for Limited Purposes (Parking Enforcement) (Gondaliya)

12.1.6

CC2025-09.12.1.6

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer for Limited Purposes (Parking Enforcement) (Found)

12.1.7

CC2025-09.12.1.7

By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2025-098, being a By-Law to Amend Specific By-Laws which Appointed Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Offices for Limited Purposes for the City of Kawartha Lakes

12.2

By-Laws Extracted from Consent

13.

Notice of Motion

14.

Closed Session

14.1

Adoption of Closed Session Agenda

14.2

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest in Closed Session Items

14.3

Move Into Closed Session

• That Council convene into closed session at ___ p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 s.25, in order to consider matters identified in Section 14.3 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, August 26, 2025, namely Items 14.3.1 to and including 14.3.6.

14.3.1

CC2025-09.14.3.1

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting of July 22, 2025
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(k) a Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to any Negotiations Carried on or to be Carried on by or on behalf of the Municipality or Local Board

14.3.2

RS2025-013

Black River Road and Victoria Falls Bridge
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

14.3.3

RS2025-028

Disposition of Road Allowance Adjacent to 15 Potts Shore Road
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

14.3.4

RS2025-031

Potential Disposition of Road Allowance Adjacent to 121 Autumn Lane, Kirkfield
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

14.3.5

RS2025-033

Potential Disposition of a Portion of the Unopened Section of Road Allowance known as Harvest Road
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

14.3.6

LGL2025-006

Rural Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 2024-113 - Ontario Land Tribunal OLT-24-000868
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

15.

Matters from Closed Session

16.

Confirming By-Law

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting of August 26, 2025

17.

Adjournment