The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Agenda

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Tuesday, April 09, 2024

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 Dan Joyce
• Councillor Mike Perry
• Councillor Tracy Richardson
• Councillor Eric Smeaton
• Councillor Pat Warren
• Councillor Emmett Yeo

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Adoption of Agenda

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Announcement

Autism Awareness Day

5.

Presentations

5.1

COW2024-04.5.1

Bee Hero Awards Presentation
Councillor Warren, Council Representative, City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee

6.

Deputations

6.1

COW2024-04.6.1

Natural Gas Expansion in Bobcaygeon
Moya Beall
David Rapaport

• That the deputation of Moya Beall and David Rapaport, regarding the Natural Gas Expansion in Bobcaygeon, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

6.2

COW2024-04.6.2

Ontario Energy Board Decision to Remove the Subsidy Relating to Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Development
Gabriella Kalapos, Clean Air Partnership

• That the deputation of Gabriella Kalapos, of the Clean Air Partnership, regarding the Ontario Energy Board Decision to Remove the Subsidy relating to Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Development, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

6.3

COW2024-04.6.3

Economic and Emission Benefits of the Use of Heat Pumps over Gas and Other Fueled Heating Systems
Heather McDiarmid

• That the deputation of Heather McDiarmid, regarding the Economic and Emission Benefits of the Use of Heat Pumps Over Gas and Other Fueled Heating Systems, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

6.4

COW2024-04.6.4

Request for License Agreement for a Parking Encroachment on the City-Owned Road Allowance Known as Snug Harbour Road
Brian Reel

• That the deputation of Brian Reel, regarding a Request for a License Agreement for a Parking Encroachment on the City-Owned Road Allowance Known as Snug Harbour Road, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

6.5

COW2024-04.6.5

Request to Allow a Pet Pig Under the By-Law to Regulate Animals in the City of Kawartha Lakes
Holly Darling

• That the deputation of Holy Darling, regarding a Request to Allow a Pet Pig Under the By-Law to Regulate Animals in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

6.6

COW2024-04.6.6

Low Income Senior Tax Rebate
Lynn Craig

• That the deputation of Lynn Craig, regarding the Low Income Senior Tax Rebate, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.

Correspondence

7.1

COW2024-04.7.1

Short Term Rental Licensing Program
Randy Burke

• That the correspondence from Randy Burke, regarding the Short Term Rental Licensing Program, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting

8.

Presentations

8.1

COW2024-04.8.1

Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee Update Presentation
Chris Handley
Chris Appleton

• That the presentation by Chris Handley and Chris Appleton, regarding the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee Update, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

8.2

COW2024-04.8.2

Kawartha Art Gallery Business Case Presentation
Susan Taylor

• That the presentation by Susan Taylor, regarding the Kawartha Art Gallery Business Case, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

8.3

COW2024-04.8.3

Short Term Rental Licensing Program Update
Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing

• That the presentation by Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing, regarding the Short Term Rental Licensing Program Update, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

8.4

COW2024-04.8.4

2024 Life Cycle Extension Program Presentation
Michael Farquhar, Manager of Technical Services

• That the presentation by Michael Farquhar, Manager of Technical Services, regarding the 2024 Life Cycle Extension Program, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

8.4.1

Report ENG2024-008

2024 Life Cycle Extension Program
Michael Farquhar, Manager of Technical Services

• That Report ENG2024-008, 2024 Life Cycle Extension Program, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

8.5

COW2024-04.6.7

Concerns Relating to Climate Change and an Expression of Support for the Healthy Environment Plan - Timed Appointment 3:00 p.m.
Aden Addison, I.E. Weldon Secondary School
Evelyn Pascoe, I.E. Weldon Secondary School

• That the presentation by Aden Addison and Evelyn Pascoe, of I.E. Weldon Secondary School, regarding Concerns Relating to Climate Change and an Expression of Support for the Healthy Environment Plan, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

9.

Consent Matters

• That all of the proposed recommendations shown in Section 9.1 of the Agenda be approved by the Committee of the Whole in the order that they appear on the Agenda, sequentially numbered and forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

9.1

Reports

9.1.1

ML2024-003

Downtown Parking Strategy Report
Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing

• That Report ML2024-003, Downtown Parking Strategy Report, be received;

  That a project to refresh and update the Downtown Parking Strategy be included for consideration in the 2025 budget process; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

9.1.2

RA2024-002

Archival Services Policies
Angela Fornelli, Manager of Corporate Records and Archival Services

• That Report RA2024-002, Archival Services Policies, be received;

  That the policy entitled Archival Preservation Policy, attached as Appendix A, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual;

  That the policy entitled Corporate Art Collection and Management Policy, attached as Appendix B, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual; and

  That the policy entitled Archival Exhibition Policy, attached as Appendix C, be adopted and numbered for inclusion on the City’s Policy Manual.

9.1.3

CORP2024-007

2024 Tax Policy Decisions
Linda Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

• That Report CORP2024-007, 2024 Tax Policy Decisions, be received;

  That optional property classes for the 2024 tax year are not adopted;

  That the tax rate reduction for vacant and excess land in the commercial and industrial class be set as 30% and 35% respectively for 2024;

  That the tax rate reduction for First Class Undeveloped Farm Land be set at 45% for 2024;

  That Council approve the 2024 tax ratios as outlined in Appendix A to report CORP2024-007;

  That the Eligible Amount for the Low Income, Senior and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief be $300.00; and

  That these recommendations be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next regular Council Meeting.

9.1.4

CS2024-004

Release of Fenelon Falls CHEST Funds
LeAnn Donnelly, Executive Assistant, Community Services

• That Report CS2024-004, Release of Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Funds, be received;

  That the Grove Theatre be approved for funding in the amount of $6,000.00 with the allocation to come from the Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve (3.24350);

  That the Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce be approved for funding in the amount of $6,000.00 with the allocation to come from the Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve (3.24350); and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

9.1.5

BP2024-002

Lindsay City Hall Generator-Request for Additional Funding
Christopher Lyons, Facility Project Delivery Coordinator

• That Report BP2024-002, Lindsay City Hall Generator-Request for Additional Funding, be received;

  That Building and Property be granted approval for a Capital Construction Project in 2024 for the replacement of the existing City Hall diesel emergency backup generator;

  That a new capital project be created in 2024 and the additional expenditure of $465,000.00 be funded from the uncommitted portion of the Capital Contingency Reserve (account 1.32248);

  That the department be authorized to proceed with a design submission to Procurement to obtain a Contractor for the supply and install of the new emergency backup generator, and the issuance of a Purchase Order to the low bid Contractor to facilitate a 2025 install; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

9.1.6

PR2024-002

50/50 Community Project Capital Fund
Courtney Boyd, Community Development Coordinator

• That Report PR2024-002, 50/50 Community Project Capital Fund, be received for information only.

9.1.7

PR2024-003

Community Partnership and Development Fund
Courtney Boyd, Community Development Coordinator

• That Report PR2024-003, Community Partnership and Development Fund, be received for information only.

9.1.8

PR2024-005

Omemee Splash Pad Feasibility Review
Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services

• That Report PR2024-005, Omemee Splash Pad Feasibility Review, be received, and;

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

9.1.9

CEM2024-002

Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board
Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services

• That Report CEM2024-002, Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board, be received;

  That the management and maintenance of the Fenelon Falls Cemetery be administered by the Kawartha Lakes Cemetery Board effective July 1st, 2024;

  That the Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board be dissolved, and the existing Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board members be thanked for their service and contribution to the City of Kawartha Lakes; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

9.1.10

ED2024-014

Proposed Heritage Designation of 35 Bolton Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (Bank of British North America)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• That Report ED2024-014, Proposed Heritage Designation of 35 Bolton Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (Bank of British North America), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 35 Bolton Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed;

  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; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

9.1.11

ED2024-015

Proposed Heritage Designation of 49 King Street East, Village of Bobcayeon (Bobcaygeon Schoolhouse)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• That Report ED2024-015, Proposed Heritage Designation of 49 King Street East, Village of Bobcaygeon (Bobcaygeon Schoolhouse), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 49 King Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed;

  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; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

9.1.12

ED2024-016

Proposed Heritage Designation of 97 King Street, Village of Woodville
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• That Report ED2024-016, Proposed Heritage Designation of 97 King Street, Village of Woodville, be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 97 King Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed;

  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; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

9.1.13

ED2024-017

Proposed Heritage Designation of 34-36 King Street East, Village of Omemee (McPherson's General Store)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• That Report ED2024-017, Proposed Heritage Designation of 34-36 King Street East, Village of Omemee (McPherson’s General Store), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 34-36 King Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed;

  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; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

9.1.14

RD2024-004

Entrance to PLAN 105, Part Block R, RP57R-2151, Being Part 1 (Stata)
Chris Porter, Manager, Road Operations East

• That Report RD2024-004, Access to PLAN 105 PT BLK R RP 57R2151 - PART 1 Stata, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

9.1.15

HS2024-002

Neighbourhood Housing in Lindsay Request to Amalgamate
Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager, Housing

• That Report HS2024-002, Neighbourhood Housing in Lindsay Request to Amalgamate, be received;

  That Council, in its capacity as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, 2011 and pursuant to Council Policy CP2021-024 – Housing Service Manager Delegated Authority, delegate to the Human Services Manager, Housing, the authority to provide consent pursuant to section 166(5) of the Housing Services Act, 2011 for housing projects designated under the Housing Services Act to support an amalgamation of a designated housing project;

  That the Human Services Manager, Housing, provides written consent to Neighbourhood Housing in Lindsay to permit the requested amalgamation, subject to the amalgamating corporations providing all legal documentation evidencing the terms upon which the amalgamation is intended to proceed to the City, in form and content satisfactory to the Human Services Manager, Housing, and as advised by external legal counsel;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any new or revised documents and agreements, resulting from the requested amalgamation; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

9.2

Items Extracted from Consent

10.

New or Other Business

10.1

COW2024-04.10.1

Memorandum Regarding a Request for Electric Vehicle Management Plan
Councillor Warren

• That the Memorandum from Councillor Warren regarding, Request for Electric Vehicle Management Plan, be received;

  That an Electric Vehicle Strategy and Management Plan be developed; and

  That this recommendation be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

11.

Adjournment