The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes
Agenda

Regular Council Meeting

CC2025-03
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 Pat Warren
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo
  • Vacancy - Ward 5

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To speak to an Item on this Agenda you must submit a completed Deputation Request Form by Friday February 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

 

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1.
Call to Order

 

2.
Opening Ceremonies

 

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

4.
Notices and Information by Members of Council and Staff

 

4.1
Council

 

4.2
Staff

 

5.
Council Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.20250128 Council Minutes 02 Regular Draft.pdf

Regular Council Meeting, January 28, 2025

  • That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 28, 2025, be received and adopted.

6.
Deputations

 

7.
Correspondence

 

7.1
CC2025-03.7.1

This item has attachments. 
1.Correspondence - EOWC - Trade Tariffs.pdf

Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus Support of Canadian and Ontario Governments' Negotiations with the United States Government on Trade Tariffs
Bonnie Clark, Chair, Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus

  • That the correspondence from Bonnie Clark, Chair of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus, regarding the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus Support of Canadian and Ontario Governments' Negotiations with the United States Government on Trade Tariffs, be received.

8.
Presentations

 

9.
Committee of the Whole

 

9.1
Correspondence Regarding Committee of the Whole Recommendations

 

9.2
Committee of the Whole Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.20250204 Committee of the Whole Minutes 02 Draft.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting, February 4, 2025

  • That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of February 4, 2025 be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

9.3
Business Arising from Committee of the Whole Minutes

 

9.3.1
CW2025-018

 

  • That the deputation of Jim Webster and David Johnston, regarding the Growth Management Strategy (2025), be received.

9.3.2
CW2025-019

 

  • That the deputation of Matthew Corey, of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., regarding the Growth Management Strategy (2025), be received.

9.3.3
CW2025-020

 

  • That the correspondence from Matthew Cory, of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., regarding Growth Management Strategy Update - Report PLAN2025-012, be received.

9.3.4
CW2025-021

 

  • That the presentation by Jamie Cook, Managing Partner with Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., Shaila Taku, Consultant with Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., and Rory Baksh, Partner with Dillon Consulting Limited, regarding the Growth Management Strategy (2025), be received.

9.3.5
CW2025-022

 

  • That Report PLAN2025-012, Growth Management Strategy (2025), be received; and

    That the Growth Management Strategy (2025), substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to Report PLAN2025-012 be endorsed, as input into the City’s Official Plan review, and updated population and employment forecasts for the City of Kawartha Lakes to 2051.

9.3.6
CW2025-023

 

  • That the presentation by Corby Purdy, Manager of Infrastructure, Design and Construction, and Abe Khademi, of TYLin, regarding the Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan Study, be received.

9.3.7
CW2025-024

 

  • That the presentation by Rebecca Mustard, Manager of Economic Development and Sandy Greenberg, Economic Development Officer - Small Business Program, regarding the Starter Company PLUS Entrepreneurship Program and the Graduates of 2024, be received.

9.3.8
CW2025-025

 

  • That Report ENG2025-002, 2025 Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan Study Completion, be received;

    That the 2025 Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan Study Completion in the form attached as Appendix A to the Report ENG2025-002 be endorsed by Council as the City of Kawartha Lakes’ long-term servicing strategy and policy direction; and

    That Staff be authorized to publish the notice of completion of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Planning and Design process for the Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan Study, and file the Class EA Project File Report for the legislated 30-day comment period.

9.3.9
CW2025-026

 

  • That the deputation of James Blair, regarding a Request for an Award Drain Educational and Identification Program, be received.

9.3.10
CW2025-027

 

  • That the deputation of Danielle Marcoux-Hunter, Landowner and Community Specialist for Kawartha Conservation, regarding the Kawartha Water Fund Landowner Grant Program, be received.

9.3.11
CW2025-028

 

  • That the deputation of Mary Yvonne Carroll and John Rea, regarding a Planning Inquiry Regarding 121 Autumn Lane, Kirkfield, be received.

9.3.12
CW2025-029

 

  • That the deputation of Mackenzie Baker and Devon Thompson, regarding a Request for a Water Bill Reduction for 55 Colborne Street East, Lindsay, be received.

9.3.13
CW2025-030

 

  • That the deputation of Manley Lavender, regarding an Overview of the Challenges and the Impact that the Rare Disease Community has on the City of Kawartha Lakes Economy, be received.

9.3.14
CW2025-031

 

  • That the presentation by Michael Farqhuar, Manager of Engineering - Technical Services, regarding the Transportation Master Plan Update, be received.

9.3.15
CW2025-032

 

  • That Report ENG2025-007, 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update – Study Completion, be received; 

    That the 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update in the form attached as Appendix A to Report ENG2025-007 be endorsed by Council as the City of Kawartha Lakes’ long-term transportation strategy and policy direction; and

    That Staff be authorized to publish the notice of completion of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class ER) Planning and Design process for the 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update, and file the Class EA file Project File Report for the legislated 30-day comment period.

9.3.16
CW2025-033

 

  • That Report ED2025-003, Proposed Heritage Designation of 635 Drum Road, Geographic Township of Manvers (Pontypool Presbyterian Manse), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 635 Drum 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.

9.3.17
CW2025-034

 

  • That Report WWW2025-001, Drinking Water Quality Management System Annual Summary and Review, be received;

    That the City of Kawartha Lakes Water and Wastewater Division (as the accredited Operating Authority) Quality Management System Policy Statements be received;

    That the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), as the second accredited Operating Authority, Quality Management System Policy Statements be received;

    That the external audit report for the City of Kawartha Lakes Water and Wastewater Division be received;

    That the external audit report for the Ontario Clean Water Agency be received;

    That the Water and Wastewater Division Management Review Summary be received; and

    That the Ontario Clean Water Agency Management Review Summary be received.

9.3.18
CW2025-035

 

  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Warren regarding, Support of Requests for the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST, be received;

    That the City of Kawartha Lakes support the resolution from the Town of Aurora requesting the Provincial Government to reconsider distributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax collected on property transactions to municipalities and calling on the Federal Government to allocate a percentage of the GST collected on property sales to municipalities; and

    That a copy of this recommendation be sent to the Prime Minister, the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Jamie Schmale MP, Laurie Scott MPP, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

9.4
Items Extracted from Committee of the Whole Minutes

 

10.
Planning Advisory Committee

 

10.1
Correspondence Regarding Planning Advisory Committee Recommendations

 

10.2
Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.20250205 Planning Advisory Committee Minutes 02.pdf

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, February 5, 2025

  • That the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of February 5, 2025, be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

10.3
Business Arising from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

 

10.3.1
PAC2025-013

 

  • That Report PLAN2025-010, Application to Amend the Township of Emily Zoning By-law 1996-30 at 757 Meadowview Road, Omemee - 1708673 Ontario Limited (Bell), be received for information;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2025-001, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2025-010, 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.

10.3.2
PAC2025-014

 

  • That Report PLAN2025-011, Application to Amend the Township of Mariposa Zoning By-law 94-07 at 14657 Simcoe Street, Manilla - McPhaden, be received for information;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2024-026, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2025-011, 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.

10.3.3
PAC2025-015

 

  • That Report PLAN2025-013, Application to Amend the Township of Manvers Zoning By-law 87-06 at 456 Lifford Road, Bethany - Shea, be received for information;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2024-006, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2025-013, 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.

10.3.4
PAC2025-016

 

  • That Report PLAN2025-014, Applications to Amend the Kawartha Lakes Official Plan and the Township of Fenelon Zoning By-law 12-95 at 4544 Highway 35, Cameron - Thibert be received;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2024-018, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2025-014, be approved and adopted by Council;

    That an Official Plan Amendment respecting application D01-2024-006, substantially in the form attached as Appendix E to Report PLAN2025-014, 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.

10.3.5
PAC2025-017

 

  • That Report ENG2025-008, Assumption of Woodland Hills Subdivision, Manvers, be received;

    That the Assumption of Woodland Hills Subdivision, geographic Township of Manvers, City of Kawartha Lakes, be approved;

    That an Assumption By-Law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to Report ENG2025-008 be approved and adopted by Council; and

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

10.4
Items Extracted from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

 

11.
Consent Matters

 

  • 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
Reports

 

11.1.1
CAO2025-003

This item has attachments. 
1.CAO2025-003.pdf
2.CAO2025-003 Appendix A.pdf
3.CAO2025-003 Appendix B.pdf
4.CAO2025-003 Appendix C.pdf

Partnership Agreement - Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

  • That Report CAO2025-003, Partnership Agreement – Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives, be received;

    That the Partnership Agreement, substantially in the form provided in Appendix A to Report CAO2025-003, be approved; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Partnership Agreement with the Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives.

11.1.2
CAO2025-004

This item has attachments. 
1.CAO2025-004.pdf
2.CAO2025-004 Appendix A.pdf
3.CAO2025-004 Appendix B.pdf

Partnership Agreement - Kawartha Lakes Art Gallery
Ron Taylor - Chief Administrative Officer

  • That Report CAO2025-004, Partnership Agreement – Kawartha Art Gallery, be received;

    That the Partnership Agreement, substantially in the form provided in Appendix A to Report CAO2025-004, be approved; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Partnership Agreement with the Kawartha Art Gallery.

11.1.3
CLK2025-002

This item has attachments. 
1.CKL2025-002.pdf
2.CLK2025-002 Appendix A.pdf

ADR Chambers, Integrity Commissioner Amending Agreement
Cathie Ritchie, City Clerk

  • That Report CLK2025-002, ADR Chambers, Integrity Commissioner Amending Agreement, be received; and

    That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Amending Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes and ADR Chambers Inc. to secure the continued service of Charles A. Harnick, of ADR Chambers Inc., as the City of Kawartha Lakes Integrity Commissioner fulfilling all statutory requirements pursuant to the Municipal Act and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

11.1.4
CORP2025-002

This item has attachments. 
1.CORP2025-002.pdf
2.CORP2025-002 Appendix A.pdf

High Water Bill Relief - 29 Wellington Street, Lindsay
Linda Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

  • That Report CORP2025-005 High Water Bill Relief – 29 Wellington Street - Lindsay, be received; and

    That Council deny the request for financial relief of the high water bill incurred at 29 Wellington Street, Lindsay, and billed during the period November 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024.

11.1.5
CORP2025-005

This item has attachments. 
1.CORP2025-005.pdf
2.CORP2025-005 Appendix A.pdf
3.CORP2025-005 Appendix B.pdf

Municipal Credit Rating
Sandra Shorkey, Supervisor-Treasury

  • That Report CORP2025-005, Municipal Credit Rating, be received;

    That Staff be directed to continue to utilize Infrastructure Ontario for debenture financing; and

    That Staff be directed to not pursue a credit rating at this time.

11.2
Items Extracted from Consent

 

12.
Petitions

 

13.
Other or New Business

 

14.
By-Laws

 

  • That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.19 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

14.1
By-Laws by Consent

 

14.1.1
CC2025-03.14.1.1

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-xxx By-law to Amend 2021-162 By-law to Regulate Water and Wastewater Services Schedule B.pdf
2.Appendix A - Amend 2021-162.pdf

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2021-162, being a By-Law to Regulate Water and Wastewater Services in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.2
CC2025-03.14.1.2

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX - Zoning By-law - 757 Meadowview Road, Emily.pdf

By-Law to Amend the Town of Emily Zoning By-Law No. 1996-30 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (757 Meadowview Road - 1708673 Ontario Limited)

14.1.3
CC2025-03.14.1.3

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX - Zoning By-Law Amendment - 14657 Simcoe Street.pdf

By-Law to Amend the Township of Mariposa Zoning By-Law No. 94-07 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (14657 Simcoe Street - McPhaden)

14.1.4
CC2025-03.14.1.4

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX By-law to Amend Township of Manvers Zoning By-Law 87-06 respecting 456 Lifford Road, Manvers.pdf

By-Law to Amend the Township of Manvers Zoning By-Law 87-06 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (456 Lifford Road - Shea)

14.1.5
CC2025-03.14.1.5

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX - Zoning By-Law Amendment - 4544 Highway 35.pdf

By-Law to Amend the Township of Fenelon Zoning By-law No. 12-95 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (4544 Highway 35)

14.1.6
CC2025-03.14.1.6

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX - Official Plan Amendment - 4544 Highway 35.pdf

By-Law to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan to Re-designate Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (4544 Highway 35)

14.1.7
CC2025-03.14.1.7

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX Assumption By-Law Woodland Hills.pdf

By-Law to Assume Country Place and Tall Cedar Lane,  Registered Plan 57M-807, and Country Place and Horizon Court, Registered Plan 57M-810, Woodland Hills Subdivision, Geographic Township of Manvers, The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.8
CC2025-03.14.1.8

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX Appoint a Municipal Law enforcement Officer for Limited Purposes - Chapman, D.pdf

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited Purposes (Chapman, D.) (Trail Enforcement)

14.1.9
CC2025-03.14.1.9

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX Appoint a Municipal Law enforcement Officer for Limited Purposes - Kerr, S.pdf

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited Enforcement Purposes (Kerr, S.) (Trail Enforcement)

14.1.10
CC2025-03.14.1.10

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX Appoint a Municipal Law enforcement Officer for Limited Purposes - Mellor, D.pdf

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited Enforcement Purposes (Mellor, D.) (Trail Enforcement)

14.1.11
CC2025-03.14.1.11

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX Appoint a Municipal Law enforcement Officer for Limited Purposes - Pellow, C.pdf

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited Enforcement Purposes (Pellow, C.) (Trail Enforcement)

14.1.12
CC2025-03.14.1.12

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law and Licensing Clerk for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Woodcock, K).pdf

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Licensing Clerk (Woodcock, K.)

14.1.13
CC2025-03.14.1.13

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law and Licensing Clerk for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Desormeaux, A).pdf

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Licensing Clerk (Desormeaux, A.)

14.1.14
CC2025-03.14.1.14

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited Purposes - MacPherson, D.pdf

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Office for Limited Enforcement Purposes (MacPherson, D.) (Parking Enforcement)

14.1.15
CC2025-03.14.1.15

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX By-Law to Authorize Application to OILC for Financing Ongling Capital Works with Issue of Debenture 2025.pdf
2.Appendix A - OILC By-Law.pdf
3.Appendix B - OILC By-Law.pdf

By-Law to Approve the Submission of an Application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for the Long-Term Financing of Certain Capital Work(s) of the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes (the “Municipality”); and to Authorize the Entering into of a Rate Offer Letter Agreement Pursuant to which the Municipality will Issue Debentures to OILC

14.1.16
CC2025-03.14.1.16

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX By-Law to Repeal By-Law 2024-213.pdf

By-Law to Repeal By-Law 2024-213, being a By-Law Approve the Submission of an Application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for the Long-Term Financing of Certain Capital Work(s) of The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes (“the Municipality”); and to Authorize the Entering Into of a Rate Offer Letter Agreement Pursuant to which the Municipality will Issue Debentures to “OILC”

14.1.17
CC2025-03.14.1.17

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-XXX Authorize Financing of Capital Projects - RBC.pdf
2.Appendix A - RBC Debenture.pdf

By-Law to Authorize the Financing of Capital Projects in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.18
CC2025-03.14.1.18

This item has attachments. 
1.2025- By-Law to Authorize the Sale of Lot 37 on Plan 139.pdf

By-Law to Authorize the Sale of Municipally Owned Property Legally Described as Lot 37 on Plan 139; Kawartha Lakes, being PIN: 63275-0162 (LT) to the Abutting Owner

14.1.19
CC2025-03.14.1.19

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-xxx - Amendment to By-law 2018-234 Consolidated Fees- Schedule F1 - Approvals-Subdivision Approvals.pdf
2.Amendment - 2018-234 - Appendix A.pdf

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2018-234, being a By-Law to Establish and Require Payment of Fees for Information, Services, Activities and Use of City Property in The City of Kawartha Lakes (known as the Consolidated Fees By-law)

14.2
By-Laws Extracted from Consent

 

15.
Notice of Motion

 

16.
Closed Session

 

16.1
Adoption of Closed Session Agenda

 

16.2
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest in Closed Session Items

 

16.3
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 16.3 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, February 18, 2025, namely Items 16.3.1 to and including 16.3.5.

16.3.1
CC2025-03.16.3.1

 

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting, January 28, 2025
Municipal Act, 2001, s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About Identifiable Individuals
Municipal Act, 2001, s 239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board

16.3.2
RS2025-010

 

County Road 121 Acquisitions Update
Municipal Act, 2001, s 239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
Laura Carnochan, Manager of Realty Services
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

16.3.3
RS2025-012

 

Disposition of Road Allowances Adjacent to 203 Avery Point 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

16.3.4
RS2025-014

 

Acquisition of Lands Along Lindsay Street South, Lindsay
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
Laura Carnochan, Manager of Realty Services
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk - Realty Services

16.3.5
LGL2025-002

 

Nuisance - Beaver Dam - Kagawong Road
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

17.
Matters from Closed Session

 

18.
Confirming By-Law

This item has attachments. 
1.20250218 Council Regular.pdf

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting of February 18, 2025

19.
Adjournment

 
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