The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes
Agenda

Regular Council Meeting

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 Tracy Richardson
  • Councillor Ron Ashmore
  • Councillor Mark Doble
  • Councillor Dan Joyce
  • Councillor Charlie McDonald
  • Councillor Mike Perry
  • 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.

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Special Council Meeting, March 24, 2026
Regular Council Meeting, March 24, 2026

  • That the Minutes of the Special Council and Regular Council Meetings of March 24, 2026, be received and adopted.

Support for the Adoption of the Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2026 to 2030
David Skrabek, Chair, Agricultural Development Advisory Committee
relating to Item 9.3.9 on the Agenda

  • That the correspondence from David Skrabek, Chair, Agricultural Development Advisory Committee, regarding Support for the Adoption of the Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2026 to 2030, be received.

Opposition to the ALTO High Speed Rail Project
David Skrabek, Chair, Agricultural Development Advisory Committee
relating to Item 9.3.6 on the Agenda

  • That the correspondence from David Skrabek, Chair, Agricultural Development Advisory Committee, regarding Opposition to the ALTO High Speed Rail Project, be received.

Committee of the Whole Meeting, April 7, 2026

  • That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of April 7, 2026, be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

9.3.1

 
  • That the deputation of Laurie Reynolds, regarding Concern Relating to the ALTO High Speed Rail Project, be received.

9.3.2

 
  • That the correspondence from Charles Harnick, of ADR Chambers, regarding City of Kawartha Lakes - Integrity Commissioner Annual Report for the Operating Period of February 28, 2025 to February 27, 2026, be received.

9.3.3

 
  • That the correspondence from Paul Buckley, President of the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Federation of Agriculture, regarding Concerns Relating to the ALTO High Speed Rail Project, be received.

9.3.4

 
  • That the correspondence from Cassandra Gorrill and Adam Shea, of the Victoria Beef Farmers, regarding Opposition to the ALTO High Speed Rail Project, be received.

9.3.5

 
  • That the presentation by Galen Yurex, of Kawartha Conservation, regarding an Update on the Burnt River Flood Plain Mapping, be received.

9.3.6

 
  • That the Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Richardson, regarding Agricultural Community Concerns regarding ALTO Consultation Process, be received;

    That the City of Kawartha Lakes formally oppose the ALTO project in its current form as expressed by Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus as it only proposes a single stop in the Eastern Ontario region, benefitting urban residents at the expense of rural residents and lands;

    That the City of Kawartha Lakes formally request ALTO provide additional, accessible, in-person consultation opportunities within the City of Kawartha Lakes prior to advancing any decisions related to the ALTO initiative; and

    That this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Transport and the Member of Parliament for Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes.

9.3.7

 
  • That the presentation by Ryan Oliver, of Ampere, regarding the Economic Impact Assessment for Ampere, be received.

9.3.8

 
  • That the presentation by Kelly Maloney, Economic Development Officer - Agriculture, regarding the Kawartha Lakes Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2026-2030, be received.

9.3.9

 
  • That Report ED2026-010, Kawartha Lakes Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2026 to 2030, be received; and

    That the Kawartha Lakes Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2026 to 2030, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A, be approved.

9.3.10

 
  • That the presentation by Sara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate Services, regarding the 2025 Deficit Disposition and 2026 Challenges, be received.

9.3.11

 
  • That the correspondence from Heather Stauble, Regarding Concerns Relating to the ALTO High Speed Rail Project, be received.

9.3.12

 
  • That Report PR2026-006, Request for Reallocation of Capital Project Funds, be received;

    That funding for the Fenelon Township Pickleball Courts, Capital Project 950250114, in the amount of $208,000.00, be reallocated to support the repainting and designation of pickleball courts at Memorial Park in Lindsay and the Little Britain Community Centre; and

    That funding for the Fenelon Township Park Pathways and Parking Lot, Capital Project 950260115, in the amount of $200,000.00, be reallocated to support the installation of a drilled well and septic system at the Fenelon Township Community Centre.

9.3.13

 
  • That Report ED2026-015, Proposed Heritage Designation of 7 Bond Street East, Village of Fenelon Falls (St. James’ Anglican Church), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 7 Bond Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed; and

    That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, consultation with the property owner and preparation of the designating by-laws.

9.3.14

 
  • That Report ED2026-016, Proposed Heritage Designation of 43-45 Sherwood Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (Christ Anglican Church), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 43-45 Sherwood Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed; and

    That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, consultation with the property owner and preparation of the designating by-laws.

9.3.15

 
  • That Report ED2026-017, Proposed Heritage Designation of 945 Frank Hill Road, Geographic Township of Emily (St. James’ Anglican Church), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 945 Frank Hill Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed; and

    That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, consultation with the property owner and preparation of the designating by-laws.

9.3.16

 
  • That Report ED2026-023, Economic Development Fund 2026, be received;

    That the Kinmount Community Volunteer Management Committee, being a Committee of Council, be approved for funding of $3,866.57 from the Economic Development Fund Cultural Development Fund program 2026; and

    That the unallocated funds of $71,791.96 contribute to the City’s annual surplus/deficit in accordance with the Budget and Surplus/Deficit Disposition Policy CP2026-006.

9.3.17

 
  • That Report BLDG2026-001, 911 Municipal Addressing – Rural Installations, be received;

    That the recommended change to a property owner installation model be approved;

    That the necessary Civic Addressing By-law substantially in accordance with Appendix ‘A’ be brought forward for adoption; and

    That staff be authorized to proceed with amending the Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law 2018-234.

9.3.18

 
  • That Report CLK2026-005, Street, Municipal Facility and Park Naming Policy Update, be received; and

    That the Street, Municipal Facility and Park Naming Policy, as attached substantially in the form as Appendix A to Report CLK2026-005, be approved and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions.

9.3.19

 
  • That Report CLK2026-006, Council Policy Review – Final Report, be received; and

    That the Council Policies outlined within Table C within Report CLK2026-006, be renumbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions.

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, April 8, 2026

  • That the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of April 8, 2026 be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

10.3.1

 
  • That Report PLAN2026-020, Applications to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan (Lindsay Secondary Plan) and Township of Ops Zoning By-Law 93-30 at 362 Highway 36, Lindsay – Speedy General Trading Ltd., be received for information.

10.3.2

 
  • That Report PLAN2026-022, Application to Amend the Township of Fenelon Zoning By-law 12-95 at 620 Fenel Road, Kirkfield – Rea, be received for information.

10.3.3

 
  • That Report PLAN2026-025, Applications to Amend the Kawartha Lakes Official Plan (Lindsay Secondary Plan) and Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at 96 Albert Street South, Lindsay - 755168 Ontario Limited, be received for information.

10.3.4

 
  • That the deputation of Diana Keay, regarding Report PLAN2026-018 - Kawartha Dairy (Item 6.1 on the Agenda), be received.

10.3.5

 
  • That Report PLAN2026-018, Application to Amend the Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law 16-78 at 89 Prince Street West, Bobcaygeon - Kawartha Dairy, be received;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2024-012, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2026-018, be approved and adopted by Council; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents required by the approval of this application.

10.3.6

 
  • That Report PLAN2026-021, Application to Amend the Township of Emily Zoning By-law 1996-30 at 964 Hayes Line, Omemee - 1000810255 Ontario Inc., be received;

    That Zoning By-law Amendments respecting application D06-2025-004, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D and E to Report PLAN2026-021, be approved and adopted by Council; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents required by the approval of this application.

10.3.7

 
  • That Report PLAN2026-023, Application to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan (Lindsay Secondary Plan) and Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 with Redline revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision at Tribute South Lands, Part Lots 23 and 24 Concession 4, Former Town of Lindsay – Tribute (Lindsay 1) Limited, be received;

    That an Official Plan Amendment respecting application D01-2025-003, substantially in the form attached as Appendix E to Report PLAN2026-023, be approved and adopted by Council;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2025-011, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2026-023, be approved and adopted by Council;

    That a Redline Revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision and revised conditions of Draft Approval respecting application D05-2025-003, substantially in the form attached as Appendix C to Report PLAN2026-023, be approved and adopted by Council; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents required by the approval of these applications.

10.3.8

 
  • That Report PLAN2026-026, Redline Revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 16T-22503 (Grace & Grand Phase 1), Part Lot 20, Concession 7, Geographic Township of Ops, City of Kawartha Lakes - Flato Lindsay Community Inc., be received;

    That the Redlined Draft Plan of Subdivision and Revised Conditions of Draft Approval, substantially in the form attached as Appendices C and D to Report PLAN2026-026 be approved by Council; and

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

  • That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 11.1 of the Agenda be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

11.1

 

Summitt Wellness Centre Update
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

  • That Report CAO2026-002, Summit Wellness Centre Update, be received;

    That Council approve an increase to the tax funded debenture for the Summit Wellness Centre project (953220301) to the upset amount of $1,860,000.00;

    That Council approve the Development Charge (DC) funding of $7.1 Million to be converted to a DC debenture;

    That the total $25.5 Million project construction budget be reduced upon receipt of any grant approval; and

    That the City’s Long-Term Financial Plan be updated to reflect this increase.

Kawartha Lakes Nayoro Twinning Committee
Constance Ellison, Executive Assistant, Mayor and Council

  • That Report CLK2026-007, Kawartha Lakes-Nayoro Twinning Committee, be received;

    That the Lindsay-Nayoro Twinning Committee be re-established as a Volunteer Management Committee known as the Kawartha Lakes-Nayoro Twinning Volunteer Management Committee; and

    That the Terms of Reference appended to CLK2026-007 as Appendix A be adopted.

2026 Tax Policy Decisions
Linda Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

  • That Report CORP2026-021, 2026 Tax Policy Decisions, be received;

    That optional property classes for the 2026 tax year are not adopted;

    That the tax rate reduction for vacant and excess land in the commercial and industrial class be set at 0% for 2026;

    That the tax rate reduction for First Class Undeveloped Farm Land be set at 25% for 2026;

    That Council approve the 2026 tax ratios as outlined in Appendix A to report CORP2026-021;

    That the “Eligible amount” for the Low Income, Senior and Disabled Persons Property Tax relief be $350.00; and

    That the necessary by-laws be brought forward to Council for consideration.

2025 Financial Year End Position
Jessica Hood, Supervisor, Budget and Financial Planning

  • That Report CORP2026-022, 2025 Financial Year End Position, be received;

    That the 2025 Transit Area Rate deficit of $605,207.32 be levied on the 2026 final tax bills;

    That the 2025 Ontario Provincial Police area rate deficit of $921,295.36 be levied on the 2026 final tax bills; and

    That the 2025 General Operating Deficit of $16,894,051.70 be financed as follows:

    Reserve                                            GL Account         Amount

    Asset Management Reserve - Uncommitted
                                                              1.32045 A412430    142,000.00

    Fleet Reserve - Public Works
                                                              1.32070 A331184      95,029.28

    Fleet Reserve - Fire                          1.32070 A33193        144,670.37

    Fleet Reserve Expansionary Capital
                                                              1.32070 A415260       250,000.00

    Capital Contingency Reserve - Haul Routes
                                                              1.32248 A331185       482,298.23

    Capital Contingency Reserve - 68 LSN
                                                              1.32248 A354025       14,738.00

    Capital Contingency Reserve - Forestry and Trail
                                                              1.32248 A408086        352,773.54

    Capital Contingency Reserve - Uncommitted
                                                              1.32248 A412430       3,825,990.33

    Property Development Reserve - Agricultural Land Lease
                                                              1.32035 A407713        139,968.21

    City Heritage Reserve - Heritage Victoria
                                                              1.32275 A408091         8,930.44

    City Heritage Reserve - Anne Langton
                                                              1.32275 A408092         1,428.69

    City Heritage Reserve - Somerville Heritage
                                                              1.32275 A409067        8,539.63

    Short Term Rental Reserve               1.32282                       130,674.00

    General Tax Rate Stabilization - Economic Development
                                                              1.32285 A331182          247,295.25

    General Tax Rate Stabilization - Public Works
                                                        1.32285 A331184          2,131,473.12

    General Tax Rate Stabilization - Social Services Programs
                                                              1.32285 A408080         37,833.45

    General Tax Rate Stabilization - Human Services
                                                         1.32285 A408081         1,989,197.16

    General Tax Rate Stabilization - Uncommitted 
                                                          1.32285 A412430        4,388,032.65

    Special Projects Reserve - Uncommitted
                                                              1.32296 A412430         325,773.10

    General Contingency Reserve - Planning 
                                                              1.32090 A331192         176,134.50

    General Contingency Reserve - Local Economic Development
                                                               1.32090 A410997        136,096.03

    General Contingency Reserve - Uncommitted 
                                                           1.32090 A412430         1,815,576.97

    Bobcaygeon H Wilkinson Library       3.24055                         1,650.25

    Subdivider for Water - Emily              3.2407                            13,454.71

    Woodville M. Cronin Estate               3.2409                             232.04

    Grand Island Reserve - Fenelon Township
                                                               3.24095                           34,261.75

    Total Reserve Transfers                                                  $16,894,051.70

Council Remuneration (2027 to 2030)
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
Sara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate Services

  • That Report CORP2026-023, Council Remuneration (2027 to 2030), be received;

    That Council salaries be established with a three percent annual increase effective the next term of Council (2027 to 2030);

    That compensation for the Deputy Mayor be increased to $12,000.00 per annum effective the next term of Council (2027 to 2030);

    That the necessary by-laws be forwarded to Council for approval.

City Hall Campus Parking Impact Review
Joseph Kelly, Traffic Management Supervisor

  • That Report ENG2026-016, City Hall Campus Parking Impact Review, be received; and

    That Alternative 2, generally described as reversing internal traffic flow within the City Hall parking area, converting the Cambridge Street North driveway to an entrance, converting the Francis Street driveway to an exit, and restricting Cambridge Street North to northbound-only traffic between Francis Street and Colborne Street West, as shown in the preliminary design in Appendix A to Report ENG2026-016 be endorsed as the preferred traffic measures to be incorporated into the Olde Gaol and City Hall Campus Parking and Landscaping Improvement Project.

Contribution Agreement for the Canada Public Transit Fund
Daniel Horvath, Asset Management Coordinator

  • That Report CA2026-002, Contribution Agreement for the Canada Public Transit Fund, be received;

    That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contribution agreement substantially in the form of that contained in the Appendix A of Report CA2026-002; and

    That financing of existing capital projects affected by this agreement be adjusted as required such that displaced financing is returned to its source.

By-Law to Deem 89 Prince Street West, Bobcaygeon (Kawartha Dairy)
Lauryn Coughlan, Planner II

  • That Report PLAN2026-027, By-law to Deem 89 Prince Street West, Bobcaygeon (Kawartha Dairy), be received;

    That a Deeming By-law respecting 89 Prince Street West, Bobcaygeon (Kawartha Dairy), substantially in the form attached as Appendix B and C to Report PLAN2026-027, be approved and adopted by Council; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents required by the approval of this application.

Young Canada Works Funding Agreement
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • That Report ED2026-024, Young Canada Works Funding Agreement, be received; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk, following a review of agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, be authorized to execute the documents and agreements with the Government of Canada and National Trust for the Young Canada Works – Building Careers in Heritage Program for 2026-2027.

Request for the Installation of an All-Way Stop at Bond Street and Cambridge Street North and at Bond Street and Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay
A copy of the petition with 53 signatures is available for viewing at the Clerk's Office
Julie Marquis

14.

 
  • That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.17 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

By-Law to Amend the Village of Bobcaygeon Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 16-78 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (89 Prince Street West, Bobcaygeon (Kawartha Dairy)

By-Law to Amend the Township of Emily Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 1996-30 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (964 Hayes Line, Omemee) (1000810255 Ontario Inc.)

By-Law to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Rural Zoning By-Law No. 2024-113 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (964 Hayes Line, Omemee)

By-Law to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan to Redesignate Lands within the City of Kawartha Lakes (Tribute South Lands (Tribute (Lindsay 1) Limited))

By-Law to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-Law No. 2000-75 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (Tribute South Lands (Tribute (Lindsay 1) Limited))

By-Law to Deem Part of a Plan of Subdivision, Previously Registered for Lands within Kawartha Lakes, not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision in Accordance with the Planning Act PIN # 63130-0058 (LT), 63130-0117 (LT), 63130-0118 (LT), 63130-0060 (LT), 63130-0061 (LT), 63130-0057 (LT), 63130-0056 (LT), 63130-0272 (LT), 63130-0005 (LT), 63130-0139 (LT), 63130-0140 (LT), 89 Prince Street West (Kawartha Dairy), former Village of Bobcaygeon, Now City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Regulate Civic Addressing in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Authorize the Acquisition of the Property Legally Described as Part of Lot 2 Concession 14 Somerville as in A47564; Kawartha Lakes, being Parts 2, 3, and 4 on Plan 57R-11387, being Part of PIN: 63120-0234 (LT) (Boundary Road)

By-Law to Establish 2026 Tax Ratios in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Set Tax Rate Reductions for the Prescribed Subclasses in the City of Kawartha Lakes for the Year 2026

By-Law to Limit Tax Decreases on Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential Properties for 2026 in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Establish 2026 Tax Rates in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Provide 2026 Tax Relief to Certain City of Kawartha Lakes Property Owners Who are Low Income Elderly Persons, Low Income Persons Between the Ages of 55 and 64, Low Income Disabled Persons or Ontario Disability Support Program Recipients

By-Law to Provide 2026 Water Rate Relief to Certain City of Kawartha Lakes Property Owners who are Low Income Elderly Persons, Low Income Persons Between the Ages of 55 and 64, Low Income Disabled Persons or Ontario Disability Support Program Recipients

By-Law to Authorize the Imposition of Special Charges relating to the Septic Rehabilitation Loan Program for 678 Sandringham Road, Woodville (Roll No. 1651 160 020 02801.0000) in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Authorize the Imposition of Special Charges relating to the Septic Rehabilitation Loan Program for 29 Odessa Road, Bobcaygeon (Roll No. 1651 026 020 12101.0000) in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Set the Remuneration Level to be Paid to the Municipal Council in the City of Kawartha Lakes

  • 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 16.3 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, April 21, 2026, namely Items 16.3.1 to and including 16.3.4.

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting of March 24, 2026
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) personal matter about identifiable individuals
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations

16.3.2

 

Short Term Rental - Owner Appeal
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) personal matters about identifiable individuals
Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing

16.3.3

 

Department of National Defence - Arctic Over the Horizon Site - Thistle Trail - Laxton
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or Local Board
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them

Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

16.3.4

 

2026 Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) personal matters about identifiable individuals
Christine Briggs, IDEA Partner

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting of April 21, 2026

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