The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes
Agenda

Regular Council Meeting

CC2023-027
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 Dan Joyce
  • Councillor Charlie McDonald
  • Councillor Mike Perry
  • Councillor Eric Smeaton
  • Councillor Pat Warren
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo

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Special Council Meeting, October 17, 2023
Regular Council Meeting, October 24, 2023
Special Council Meeting, October 31, 2023
Special Council Meeting, November 2, 2023
Special Council Meeting, November 8, 2023

Municipal Housing Pledge Strategy Presentation
Doug Elmslie, Mayor
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Municipal Housing Pledge Strategy
Doug Elmslie, Mayor
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

  • That Report CAO2023-004, Kawartha Lakes Municipal Housing Pledge, be received;

    That City Council endorses the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Housing Pledge, as outlined in Appendix F to this report; and  

    That Council Policy CP2019-005 Development Charges Assistance Policy, as provided in Appendix G to this report, be rescinded effective immediately.

Committee of the Whole Meeting, November 7, 2023

  • That the Minutes of the November 7, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

9.3.1

 
  • That the deputation of Marina Hodson and Joli Scheidler-Benns, regarding an Update from the Poverty Reduction Roundtable on Affordable Housing, be received.

9.3.2

 
  • That the deputation of Gene Balfour, regarding Energy Security, be received.

9.3.3

 
  • That the deputation of Ray Sarson, regarding Speed Concerns on Broad Street, Lindsay, be received.

9.3.4

 
  • That the deputation of Lynda Rowden, regarding the Hickory Beach Dock Licensing (relating to Item 7.1 on the Agenda, Being Report RS2023-038), be received.

9.3.5

 
  • That the deputation of Wendi Tallon, regarding the Hickory Beach Dock Licensing (relating to Item 7.1 on the Agenda, Being Report RS2023-038), be received.

9.3.6

 
  • That the deputation of Sandy Medeiros and Fatima Barbosa, regarding the Hickory Beach Dock Licensing (relating to Item 7.1 on the Agenda, Being Report RS2023-038), be received.

9.3.7

 
  • That the correspondence from Don Sangster, regarding a Concern about Illegal Dumping on Privately Owned Land, be received.

9.3.8

 
  • That the presentation by Cheri Davidson, Manager of Communications, Marketing and Advertising, regarding an Update on the Notice By-Law, be received.

9.3.9

 
  • That the presentation by Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning, regarding Heritage Conservation District and Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategies, be received.

9.3.10

 
  • That Report ED2023-030, Heritage Conservation District and Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategies, be received; and

    That the Heritage Conservation District Strategy (Appendix A) and Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategy (Appendix B) be endorsed.

9.3.11

 
  • That the presentation by Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor, regarding a Tree Preservation By-Law, be received.

9.3.12

 
  • That Report LGL2023-012, Tree Preservation By-Laws, be received;

    That a proposed Tree Preservation on Private Property By-law, provided in Appendix A be advanced to the Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee, the Kawartha Lakes Agricultural Development Advisory Committee, the Williams Treaties First Nations, and the public via Jump In survey, for consideration and consultation, and following receipt of input, return to Council for approval with recommended amendments as appropriate;

    That a proposed City Tree Canopy Preservation By-law, provided in Appendix B be advanced to the Williams Treaties First Nations for consultation and, following receipt of input, return to Council for approval with recommended amendments as appropriate;

    That the Consolidated Fees By-law 2018-234 be amended to incorporate the fees introduced in the Tree Preservation By-laws, when in their final form and once approved by Council; and

    That the costs associated with a new Environmental Officer and City Arborist, and additional fleet vehicle, be included in appropriate 2025 Budget(s).

9.3.13

 
  • That Report ED2023-026, Indigenous Reconciliation Initiatives, be received; and

    That Policy CP2022-010 (Education in Response to the 57th Call to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Policy) be amended as outlined in Appendix A of this report.

9.3.14

 
  • That Report ED2023-046, Proposed Heritage Designation of 1473 Highway 7A, Geographic Township of Manvers (Bethany General Store), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 1473 Highway 7A 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 properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-laws.

9.3.15

 
  • That Report ED2023-047, Proposed Heritage Designation of 1475 Highway 7A, Geographic Township of Manvers (Bethany Bank of Toronto), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 1475 Highway 7A 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 properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-laws.

9.3.16

 
  • That Report ED2023-048, Proposed Heritage Designation of 1 King Street East, Village of Omemee (Omemee Bank of Toronto), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 1 King 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 properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-laws.

9.3.17

 
  • That Report ED2023-054, Proposed Heritage Designation of 35 Bolton Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (Bank of British North America), be received; and

    That proposed heritage designation be deferred until additional consultation with the owner of the subject property is completed by Staff.

9.3.18

 
  • That Report ED2023-055, Proposed Heritage Designation of 130-132 William Street North, Town of Lindsay (Carew Lumber Company Office), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 130-132 William Street North 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 properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-laws.

9.3.19

 
  • That Report ED2023-049, Amendments to the Heritage Delegated Authority By-Law (By-Law 2019-154), be received;

    That By-law 2019-154 be amended to update the policies in relation to signage, as outlined in Appendix A of this report; and

    That the necessary amending by-laws be brought forward for adoption.

9.3.20

 
  • That Report ED2023-061, Ontario Heritage Act Notices Policy, be received; and

    That the policy entitled Ontario Heritage Act Notices Policy, appended to Report ED2023-061, be adopted, numbered and inserted into the Corporate Policy Manual.

9.3.21

 
  • That Report WM2023-12, Waste Diversion Round up Events Update and Expansion, be received.

9.3.22

 
  • That Report ENG2023-029, Request for Electronic Speed Sign Program be received.

9.3.23

 
  • That Report ENG2023-030, Request for Right Turn Lane on Pigeon Lake Road for Old Surrey Lane and Speed Sign Placement Review be received; and

    That the request for a right turn lane on Pigeon Lake Road for Old Surrey Lane be forwarded to the 2024 budget process for consideration as a decision unit.

9.3.24

 
  • That Report ENG2023-031, Request for Automated Speed Enforcement – Long Beach Road, be received;

    That By-law 2005-328, the Speed By-law, be amended to include provisions regarding Community Safety Zones;

    That By-law 2005-328, the Speed By-law, be amended to add the 40 km/hr section of Long Beach Road under the newly created schedule for Community Safety Zones;

    That the necessary By-law for the above recommendations be forwarded to Council for adoption; and

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

9.3.25

 
  • That Report RS2023-038, Information Report – Hickory Beach Dock Licensing, be received; and

    That the Agreement between the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Hickory Beach Dock Owners’ Association be renewed for a five (5) year period from 2023.

9.3.26

 
  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding Interim Restoration of Snow Plowing – Lakeview Park Road, be received; and

    That Public Works resume snow plowing of Lakeview Park Road for the 2023-24 winter season, to provide time for a Limited Services Agreement (LSA) to be executed with residents.

9.3.27

 
  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding Decision Units for the Draft 2024 Capital Budget, be received;

    That $700,000.00 for the planned Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Fenelon Falls Second-Crossing be considered as a Decision Unit in the 2024 budget; and

    That the resurfacing of Lake Avenue (Sturgeon Point) be considered as a Decision Unit in the Draft 2024 Capital Budget.

9.3.28

 
  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding Decision Units for the Draft 2024 Budget, be received;

    That Post Road from Pigeon Lake Road to Vince Jones Way and Shoreview Road be considered as a decision unit in the 2024 Gravel Road Conversion Program;

    That funding for the future Omemee Splash Pad, in the amount of $10,000.00, be considered as a decision unit in the Draft 2024 budget; and

    That funds in the amount of $50,000.00 be considered as a decision unit for an Economic Development Manufacturing Recruitment Program in the Draft 2024 budget.

9.3.29

 
  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Smeaton, regarding Decision Units for the Draft 2024 Budget, be received;

    That Pottinger Street from Victoria Avenue to Adelaide Street North be considered as a decision unit in the Draft 2024 Budget for resurfacing; and

    That the purchase of a permanent speed board (at William Street and Regent Street) be considered as a decision unit in the Draft 2024 Budget.

9.3.30

 
  • That the Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Richardson, regarding Decision Units for the Draft 2024 Budget, be received;

    That the Janetville Subdivision roads, being Neals Drive, Manvers Drive, Janet Drive, Arbour Court and William Avenue, be considered as a Decision Unit in the Rural Resurfacing Program for 2024;

    That the Paved Shoulder Request for the “S” Bend on Frank Hill Road starting at Lawrence Street South be considered as a Decision Unit in the Draft 2024 Budget;

    That Bradley Street and Bob Brown Way be considered as a Decision Unit in the Rural Resurfacing Program for 2024; and

    That Ballyduff Road, Bethal Road and Sandaraska Road be considered as a Decision Unit for Pulverization in 2024.

9.3.31

 
  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Warren, regarding Decision Units for the Draft 2024 Budget – Sidewalk Repair, be received; and

    That repair of the sidewalks between the two bridges north of the canal in Bobcaygeon be considered as a decision unit in the 2024 capital budget.

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, November 8, 2023

  • That the Minutes of the November 8, 2023 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

10.3.1

 
  • That Report PLAN2023-061, Amend the Township of Mariposa Zoning By-law 94-07 at 238 Black School Road - Hamilton, be received;

    That a Zoning By-law, respecting application D06-2023-023, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2023-061 be approved for adoption by Council; and

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

10.3.2

 
  • That Report PLAN2023-062, Amend the Township of Mariposa Zoning By-law 94-07 at 332 KL Road 46 - Gibbs Archer, be received;

    That a Zoning By-law, respecting application D06-2023-024, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2023-062 be approved for adoption by Council; and

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

10.3.3

 
  • That Report ENG2023-025, Municipal Infrastructure Design Guidelines Annual Update, be received;

    That Staff be directed to continue to update and to add to the information available on the City’s website, including templates and details, to facilitate engineering design submissions for development; and

    That Staff be directed to continue to monitor for any communication improvements and for any current legislative or regulatory enhancements requiring updates to the existing guidelines on the City’s website.

10.3.4

 
  • That Report ENG2023-027, 2024 Subdivision Agreement Template Updates, be received;

    That the City’s subdivision agreement cost estimate schedule template be updated and amended, as outlined in Appendix A, attached to Report ENG2023-027; and

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

10.3.5

 
  • That Report ENG2023-028, Pre-Servicing of Subdivision Lands Policy No. CP2018-009 Updates and Recommendations for 2024, be received;

    That the proposed updates to the current policy, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A, to Report ENG2023-028 be approved by Council and placed in the Policy Manual in the new City format;

    That the proposed template of the Pre-Servicing Agreement, substantially in the form attached as Appendix B be approved by Council; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any 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

 

Single Source for Ambulance Remounts
Ashley Wykes, Buyer

  • That Report PUR2023-033, Single Source for Ambulance Remounts, be received;

    That Demers Ambulances be awarded the single source purchase of two (2) ambulance remounts for 2023 at a total cost of $347,285.50 plus HST;

    That following successful completion of the 2023 remounts, Demers Ambulances be awarded an additional five (5) year term, to December 31, 2028, to provide remounts to the City on an as required basis; and

    That the Paramedic Service Department be authorized to issue a purchase order.

Victoria Manor - Facility Master Capital Plan Final Report
Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services

  • That Report HS2023-009, Victoria Manor – Facility Master Capital Plan Final Report, be received; and

    That the Victoria Manor – Facility Master Capital Plan Final Report and recommendations be brought forward and built into the City of Kawartha Lake’s annual budget process including the Long-Term Financial Plan and 10-year Capital Plan to inform recommendations to support lifecycle facility enhancements, enhanced service delivery and future redevelopment of long-term care.

Cost-Share Requirement for Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Co-Investment Fund Repair Program
Michelle Corley, Manager of Housing
Kirstin Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer, Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation

  • That Report HS2023-010, Cost-Share Requirement for Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Co-Investment Fund Repair Program, be received; and

    That the completion of financing for cash flow and borrowing facilities in the City’s own name, with the City then lending the funds of up to $6.55 Million Dollars to Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation to meet cost-sharing requirements for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Co-Investment Fund Repair Program as outlined in Report HS2023-010, be approved.

Joint Agreement for Social and Housing Services with the County of Haliburton
Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services

  • That Report HS2023-011, Joint Agreement for Social and Housing Services with the County of Haliburton, be received;

    That the Joint Agreement for Social and Housing Services be amended substantially in the form provided in Appendix A to this report, be approved;

    That the necessary amending by-law be brought forward for adoption; and

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

Request for All Way Stop - Orchard Park Road and Connolly Road and Angeline Street North, Lindsay
Joseph Kelly, Traffic Management Supervisor

  • That Report ENG2023-033, Request for All-way Stop – Orchard Park Road and Connolly Road and Angeline Street North be received;

    That an all-way stop be installed at the intersection Orchard Park Road/Connolly Road and Angeline Street North;

    That flashing red beacons be installed, warning of the all-way stop at the intersection of Orchard Park Road/Connolly Road and Angeline Street North; and

    That the necessary By-law for the above recommendations be forwarded to Council for adoption.

Consolidated Stop Control Review at Various Intersections
Gordon Archibald, Senior Engineering Technician

  • That Report ENG2023-034 Consolidated Stop Control Review at Various Intersections be received;

    That stop controls be installed at intersections as outlined in Table 1 (Victoria Place);

    That stop controls be installed at intersections as outlined in Table 2; and

    That the necessary By-laws for the above recommendations be forwarded to Council for adoption.

Petition Regarding Speed Limits on Hayes Line, Emily
A copy of the Petition with 29 signatures is available at the City Clerk's Office for viewing

Paul Reid

Petition Regarding the Resurfacing of Sturgeon Glen Road, Fenelon
A copy of the Petition with 127 signatures is available at the City Clerk's Office for viewing
Ian Wallace

Petition Regarding the Resurfacing of Birch Point Road
A copy of the Petition with 33 signatures is available at the City Clerk's Office for viewing
John Boudreau

Memorandum Regarding Flooding on Loon Street from the Lake Scugog Meadows Development
Councillor McDonald

  • That the Memorandum from Councillor McDonald, regarding Flooding on Loon Street from Lake Scugog Meadows Development, be received; and

    That Staff review the drainage situation at Lake Scugog Meadows Subdivision (Songbird Crescent) specifically on the west side of Loon Street and report back with findings as well as potential solutions/options by the end of Q1, 2024.

Memorandum Regarding Parking Solutions on Mary Street West, Lindsay, in Front of Caressant Care
Councillor McDonald

  • That the Memorandum from Councillor McDonald, regarding Parking Solutions on Mary Street West, Lindsay, in front of Caressant Care, be received; and

    That Staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of prohibiting parking in front of Caressant Care Mary Street West and report back by Q2, 2024.

Memorandum Regarding the Addition of Beaver Road to the Five Year Roads Plan
Councillor Ashmore

  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding the Addition of Beaver Road to the Five Year Roads Plan, be received; and

    That Beaver Road from Sturgeon Road to the East end be considered in the updated Five Year Roads Plan.

Memorandum Regarding the Limited Service Agreement for Gillis Street, Fenelon Township
Councillor Perry

  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding a Limited Services Agreement (LSA) for Gillis Street, Fenelon Township, be received; and

    That staff be instructed to enter into a Limited Service Agreement with the residents of Gillis Street for continued specified servicing.

Memorandum Regarding a School Bus Stop Arm Camera Proposal - OPP Pilot Project
Deputy Mayor Richardson

  • That the Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Richardson, regarding a School Bus Stop Arm Camera – OPP Pilot Project Proposal, be received; and

    That the cost of the bus stop arm camera be funded by the Area Rate Stabilization Reserve committed to OPP up to $2,356.36.

14.

 
  • That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.18 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

By-Law Authorize Borrowing of Serial Debentures of $2,297,902.11


Note: To be circulated with the Amended Agenda

Authorize Borrowing of Serial Debentures of $10,854,653.84


Note: To be circulated with the Amended Agenda

Authorize Borrowing of Serial Debentures of $2,059,084.99


Note: To be circulated with the Amended Agenda

By-Law to Stop up, Close and Sell Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance Lying in Front of Lot 31, Concession 5, in the Geographic Township of Dalton, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 1 on Plan 57R-11101 (17 Head River Lane, Sebright)

By-Law to Stop up, Close and Sell Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance Along Shadow Lake in Front of Lot 2, Concession 11, in the Geographic Township of Laxton, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 1 on Plan 57R-11103 (12 Goldrock Road, Coboconk)

By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2023-053, being a By-Law to Authorize the Sale of Municipally Owned Property Legally Described as Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Lot 13, Concession 6, in the Geographic Township of Emily, City of Kawartha Lakes, described as Part 3 on Plan 57R-1596, being PIN: 63252-0247 (R) to the Abutting Owner (8 Mitchell Drive, Omemee)

By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2023-096, being a By-Law to Stop Up and Close Part of the Road Allowance between Concession 1 and Concession 2 Lying Between King Street and Portage Road (Highway 48); Except Part 1 on Plan 57R-9719, in the Geographic Township of Eldon, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 2 on Plan 57R-11015, Part of PIN: 63171-0440 (LT), and to Authorize the Sale of the Land to the Abutting Owner (25 Queen Street, Bolsover)

By-Law to Deem Part of a Plan of Subdivision, Previously Registered for Lands Within the City of Kawartha Lakes, Not to Be a Registered Plan of Subdivision in Accordance with the Planning Act, Described as Lot 1 Southside of Queen Street on Plan 15; Part of the West 1/2 of Lot 27, Concession 2 as in R373910; Together With R373910, in the Geographic Township of Eldon, City of Kawartha Lakes, being PIN: 63171-0347 (LT) (25 Queen Street, Bolsover)

By-Law to Stop Up and Close Part of Oak Street on Plan 108 between Mill Street and 57R-9303, in the Geographic Township of Fenelon, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 2 on Plan 57R-11119, Part of PIN: 63164-0379 (LT) and to Authorize the Sale of the Land to the Abutting Owner (451 Cambray Road, Cambray)

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2019-154, being a By-Law to Delegate Authority for the Alteration of Heritage Property in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Amend The Township of Mariposa Zoning By-law No. 94-07 To Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (238 Black School Road)

By-Law to Amend The Township of Mariposa Zoning By-Law No. 94-07 To Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (332 Kawartha Lakes Road 46)

By-Law to Designate 11 John Street in the 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

By-Law to Designate 49 Glenelg Street West in the 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

By-Law to Designate 65 Sussex Street North in the 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

By-Law to Designate 242 Kent Street West in the 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.

By-Law to Repeal By-Law 2022-170, Being a By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Rigelhof)

By-Law to Repeal By-Law 2022-171, being a By-Law to Appoint a Weed Inspector for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Rigelhof)

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council of November 21, 2023

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