The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes
Agenda

Regular Council Meeting

CC2024-09
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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Regular Council Meeting, May 21, 2024

  • That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 21, 2024, be received and adopted.

Environmental Hero Awards Presentation
Councillor Warren

Re-establishing Regional Transit Service in Kawartha Lakes
(Relating to Item 10.3.2 on the Agenda)
Randy Neals

  • That the deputation of Randy Neals, regarding Re-establishing Regional Transit Service in Kawartha Lakes, be received.

Request for the Repaving of Wychwood Crescent and for the Installation of Sewers on Wychwood Crescent, Fenelon Falls
(Relating to Items 13.2 and 13.3 on the Agenda)
Cristian Siwiec

  • That the deputation of Cristian Siwiec, regarding a Request for the Repaving of Wychwood Crescent and for the Installation of Sewers on Wychwood Crescent, Fenelon Falls, be received.

Financial Challenges Facing Communities
Sandra Robinson, Chair, Kawartha Haliburton Children's Aid Society
Jennifer McLauchlan, Executive Director, Kawartha Haliburton Children's Aid Society

  • That the correspondence from Sandra Robinson and Jennifer McLauchlan, of the Kawartha Haliburton Children's Aid Society, regarding financial Challenges Facing Communities, be received.

Resolution from the Town of Cochrane and from the Town of Goderich regarding Recommended Phase-Out of Free Well Water Testing in the 2023 Auditor General Report
as Requested by, Councillor Warren

  • That the correspondence from the Town of Cochrane, regarding Recommended Phase-Out of Free Well Water Testing in the 2023 Auditor General's Report, be received;

    That the City of Kawartha Lakes supports the resolutions from the Town of Cochrane, and from the Town of Goderich, requesting that the Province not proceed with the recommended Phase-Out of Free Private Well Testing in Ontario; and

    That this resolution be circulated to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and the local Health Unit.

After-Hours Care Presentation
Robyn McNab, Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative
Andrew Veale, Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative
Dr. Jacquelyn Choi, Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team
Dr. Baldeep Paul, Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team

  • That the presentation by Robyn McNab and Andrew Veale, of the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative, and Dr. Jacquelyn Choi and Dr. Baldeep Paul, of the Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team, regarding After-Hours Care, be received.

2023 Audited Financial Statement Presentation
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer

  • That the presentation by Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer, regarding the 2023 Audited Financial Statements, be received.

2023 Audited Financial Statements
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer

  • That Report CORP2024-014, 2023 Audited Financial Statements, be received; and

    That the financial statements for 2023 be approved, as circulated. 

Committee of the Whole Meeting, June 4, 2024

  • That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 4, 2024 be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

10.3.1

 
  • That Report CORP2024-016, Kawartha Lakes Municipal Accessibility Master Plan 2024-2029, be received; and

    That the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Accessibility Master Plan 2024-2029, substantially in the form provided in Appendix A to Report CORP2024-016, be endorsed by Council.

10.3.2

 
  • That the deputation of Marilas McInnis, regarding Advocacy for a Go Transit Bus Link in Lindsay, be received.

10.3.3

 
  • That the deputation of Siamak Shirzad, regarding the Short Term Rental Licensing Program, be received.

10.3.4

 
  • That the deputation of Wesley Found, regarding a Request to Purchase Sylvester Lane, Lindsay, be received.

10.3.5

 
  • That the correspondence from Eileen Arnaud, regarding Concerns about By-Law 2017-151, being the By-Law to Regulate Access to Municipal Right of Way in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

10.3.6

 
  • That the presentation by Denise Williams and Johnine Harris, of Women's Resources - Kawartha Lakes, regarding Intimate Partner Violence within the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

10.3.7

 
  • That the presentation by Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, and Laurie Dillon-Schalk, Mark Knoester and Chris Appleton, of the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, regarding a Partnership with the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes (CFKL), be received.

10.3.8

 
  • That Report CAO2024-004, Partnership with the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes (CFKL), be received;

    That total operating funding in the amount of $126,000.00 be committed and provided to the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes over a three-year period, beginning in 2024, as outlined in Report CAO2024-004;

    That Staff be directed to develop a partnership agreement with the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, outlining service(s) that the CFKL can deliver on the City’s behalf, by end of Q3, 2024; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resultant partnership agreement with the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes.

10.3.9

 
  • That the presentation by Brandon Quigley, of CIMA+, regarding Kawartha Moves: the Active Transportation Master Plan, be received.

10.3.10

 
  • That Report PLAN2024-037, Kawartha Moves: Active Transportation Master Plan, be received; and

    That the Kawartha Moves: Active Transportation Master Plan, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to Report PLAN2024-037 be endorsed.

10.3.11

 
  • That the deputation of Evelyn Pascoe and Rebecca Wood, of the Green Advocates at I.E. Weldon Secondary School, regarding Input on Long-Term Direction Provided by Council, Including Advocacy for a Go Transit Bus Link in Lindsay, be received.

10.3.12

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

10.3.13

 
  • That Report ENG2024-014, Request for All-Way Stop – William Street North and Colborne Street West, and, William Street North and Elgin Street, Lindsay, be received;

    That an all-way stop be installed at the intersection of William Street North and Colborne Street West; and

    That flashing red beacons be installed above the stop signs, warning of the all-way stop at the intersection of William Street North and Colborne Street West.

10.3.14

 
  • That Report WWW2024-004, Extra Strength Surcharge Program, be received;

    That the policy entitled Extra Strength Surcharge Policy appended to Report WWW2024-004 be adopted, numbered and inserted in the Corporate Policy and Procedure Manual; and

    That the Extra Strength Surcharge Management Directive be received.

10.3.15

 
  • That Report RD2024-008, Review of By-Law 2017-151 - A By-Law to Regulate Access to Municipal Right of Ways in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

10.3.16

 
  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Smeaton, regarding a Heavy Truck By-Law, be received; and

    That the matter be referred to Staff for review and report back, with a draft By-Law, by the end of Q3, 2024, prohibiting Heavy Truck traffic on Regent Street (William Street to Victoria Avenue), Elgin Street (William Street to Victoria Avenue), Pottinger Street (William Street to Victoria Avenue), and William Street North (Colborne Street to Orchard Park Road) permanently.

10.3.17

 
  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Joyce, regarding the Council Expense Policy, being Council Policy CP2021-013, be received;

    That the Council Expense Policy be revised to include a one-time $500.00 capital expense allowance for security camera(s) installed at their primary and/or secondary home;

    That the Council Expense Policy be revised to include a $50.00 monthly expense allowance for home security monitoring; and

    That the Council Expense Policy be revised to increase the monthly cell phone expense allowance to $100.00 per month; and

    That the Council Expense Policy be revised to increase the monthly internet expense allowance to $100.00 per month.

10.3.18

 
  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Joyce, regarding a Request for a Flashing Red Light (Beacon), be received; and

    That a solar flashing beacon be installed on the stop sign located at the intersection of Kirkfield Road and Woodville Road (#970 Woodville Road) in 2024.

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, June 5, 2024

  • That the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of June 5, 2024, be received and the recommendations, included in Section 11.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

11.3.1

 
  • That Report PLAN2024-036, Application to Amend the Township of Somerville Zoning By-law 78-45 at 5 Crego Street, Kinmount - LeBlanc Brickman, be received; and

    That Report PLAN2024-036, be referred back to staff to address agency comments and for further review of technical studies.

11.3.2

 
  • That Report PLAN2024-032, Application to Amend Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law 16-78 at Duke Street - Market Square Non-Profit Housing Corp. - Update, be received;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2023-019, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2024-032, 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.

11.3.3

 
  • That Report PLAN2024-038, Application to Amend Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at Hamilton Street, Lots 51 to 57 and 64 to 66, Plan 137 - 12867923 Canada Inc - Update, be received;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2023-031, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2024-038, be approved and adopted by Council; and

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

11.3.4

 
  • That Report PLAN2024-039, Request to Enter into Development Agreement - Iris Grove (Riverside Heights) - Apex, be received;

    That the Development Agreement substantially in the form attached in Appendix C to Report PLAN2024-039, Request to Enter into Development Agreement, be endorsed by Council; and

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

  • That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 12.1 of the Agenda be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

12.1

 

City Land Sales – Preservation of Public Access to Water and Environmental Stewardship of Shorelines
Sharri Dyer, Manager, Realty Services

  • That Report RS2024-012, City Land Sales – Preservation of Public Access to Water and Environmental Stewardship of Shorelines, be received; and

    That Council direct staff to proceed with providing shoreline protection and remediation information to residents purchasing shoreline road allowances during the disposition process.

Response to Deputation for a Request for a License Agreement for a Parking Encroachment on Snug Harbour Road
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

  • That Report RS2024-025, Response to Deputation for a Request for a License Agreement for a Parking Encroachment on Snug Harbour Road, be received.

Canada Community Build Fund (CCBF) Agreement
Jessica Hood, Supervisor - Budget and Financial Planning

  • That Report CORP2024-018, Canada Community-Build Fund (CCBF) Agreement, be received;

    That the agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes and The Association of Municipalities for Ontario, attached as Appendix A to Report CORP2024-018, be approved; and

    That the necessary by-law to authorize execution of the agreement be brought forward for adoption.

Single Source for Housing Needs Assessment
Ashley Wykes, Buyer
Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager, Housing

  • That Report PUR2024-015, Single Source for Housing Needs Assessment, be received;

    That HelpSeeker Technologies be awarded the single source contract for a Housing Needs Assessment at a total cost of $143,989.00, not including HST;

    That the financing be provided from the Provincial Building Faster Fund;

    That the Director of Human Services be authorized to execute the agreement to award the contract; and

    That the Human Services Department be authorized to issue a purchase order.

Removal of Holding (H) Symbol for Hemlock Crescent and Cedartree Lane, Former Village of Bobcaygeon
Leah Barrie, Director of Development Services

  • That Report PLAN2024-040, Removal of Holding (H) Symbol for Hemlock Crescent and Cedartree Lane, Former Village of Bobcaygeon, be received;

    That the proposed zoning by-law amendment, substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to Report PLAN2024-040, be approved by Council; and

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

Removal of Holding (H) Symbol at 77-83 William Street North, Former Town of Lindsay
Leah Barrie, Director of Development Services

  • That Report PLAN2024-041, Removal of Holding (H) Symbol at 77-83 William Street North, Former Town of Lindsay, be received;

    That the proposed zoning by-law amendment, substantially in the form attached as Appendix 'B' to Report PLAN2024-041, be approved by Council; and

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

Amend the Lindsay Zoning By-Law 2000-75 at 158 Colborne Street West - Francoeur - Information Update
Leah Barrie, Director of Development Services

  • That Report PLAN2024-042, Part Lot 22, Concession 4, Former Town of Lindsay, City of Kawartha Lakes, identified as 158 Colborne Street West, Michel Francoeur and Jean-Guy Francoeur – D06-2022-021, be received for information.

Proposed Heritage Designation of 1884 Pigeon Lake Road, Geographic Township of Emily (Gamiing Nature Centre)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • That Report ED2024-025, Proposed Heritage Designation of 1884 Pigeon Lake Road, Geographic Township of Emily (Gamiing Nature Centre), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 1884 Pigeon Lake 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, initiating formal consultation with stakeholders, including the owner(s), and preparation of the designating by-law.

Proposed Heritage Designation of 19-21 King Street East, Village of Omemee (Mulligan's Drug Store)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • That Report ED2024-026, Proposed Heritage Designation of 19-21 King Street East (Mulligan’s Drug Store), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 19-21 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 property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, initiating formal consultation with stakeholders, including the owner(s), and preparation of the designating by-laws.

Economic Development Fund 2024
Rebecca Mustard, Manager, Economic Development

  • That Report ED2024-027, Economic Development Fund 2024, be received; and

    That the unallocated funds of $134,790.35 be transferred to the General Contingency Reserve at year end and available for funding the Programs in a subsequent year.

Green Municipal Fund Agreement
Donna Goodwin, Economic Development Officer - Arts and Culture

  • That Report ED2024-029, Green Municipal Fund Agreement, be received; and

    That the Mayor and City Clerk, following a review of agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, be authorized to execute agreement(s) with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the Green Municipal Fund for the project: Studying the feasibility of a net-zero cultural centre in Kawartha Lakes.

Housing and Homelessness Plan 2023 Annual Progress Report
Michelle Corley, Manager, Housing

  • That Report HS2024-003, 2023 Housing and Homelessness Plan (HHP) Annual Progress Report, be received for information.

12.1.13

 

Victoria Manor - Service Management Contract Extension
Cheryl Faber, Director, Human Services


**Note: To be Circulated with the Amended Agenda**

Nimigon Park Board Request for Permission to Serve Alcohol in Nimigon Park
Shelley Cooper, Community Partnership and Programs Supervisor

  • That Report PR2024-006, Nimigon Park Board Request for Council Permission to Serve Alcohol in Nimigon Park, be received; and

    That a one-time exemption to Section 1.1 of Policy CP2019-005, Alcohol Management on Municipal Premises, be approved to grant the use of Nimigon Park by the Nimigon Park and Pontypool Community Centre Fundraising Committee for the Nimigon Park and Pontypool Community Centre Fundraiser Event on July 7, 2024.

581 Highway 36, Lindsay - Update
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

  • That Report RS2024-026, 581 Highway 36, Lindsay – Update, be received;

    That Resolution CR2007-124 be rescinded;

    (A two-thirds majority vote is required to pass this specific resolution)

    That Resolution CR2009-695 be rescinded;

    (A two-thirds majority vote is required to pass this specific resolution)

    That Resolution CR2020-319 be rescinded;

    (A two-thirds majority vote is required to pass this specific resolution)

    That the surplus declaration of the City-owned property municipally known as 581 Highway 36, Lindsay, and legally described as Part of Lot 25, Concession 6 as in A42096, Except Parts 1, 2, and 3 on Plan 57R-7922; Subject to R347885, Subject to R295322, in the Geographic Township of Ops, City of Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 63209-0151 (LT)) be rescinded; and

    (A two-thirds majority vote is required to pass this specific resolution)

    That the City-owned property municipally known as 581 Highway 36, Lindsay and legally described as Part of Lot 25, Concession 6 as in A42096, Except Parts 1, 2, and 3 on Plan 57R-7922; Subject to R347885, Subject to R295322, in the Geographic Township of Ops, City of Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 63209-0151 (LT)) be retained by the City until such time as its potential use for landfill expansion or additional City use(s) has been determined, and no earlier than when servicing expansion has occurred.

Southview Estates Drainage
Juan Rojas, Director of Engineering and Corporate Assets


Note: Report ENG2024-012 was deferred from the Regular Council Meeting of May 21, 2024

  • That Report ENG2024-012, Southview Estates Drainage, be received.

Request to Resurface Laird Drive
(A complete copy of the Petition with 38 signatures is available for viewing at the City Clerk's Office)
Bruce Kingshott

Request for the Repaving of Wychwood Crescent, Fenelon Falls
(A complete copy of the Petition with 165 signatures is available for viewing at the City Clerk's Office)
Cristian Siwiec

Request for the Installation of Sewer Systems on Wychwood Crescent, Fenelon Falls
(A complete copy of the Petition with 135 signatures is available for viewing at the City Clerk's Office)
Cristian Siwiec

15.

 
  • That the By-Laws shown in Section 15.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 15.1.1 to and including 15.1.16 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

By-Law to Appoint an Inspector and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Building Inspector) (Kuchela)

By-Law to Appoint a Deputy Fire Chief and to Create and Prescribe the Duties and Responsibilities of this Office in The City of Kawartha Lakes (Moore, Shaun)

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (being Parking Enforcement for the Lindsay Downtown Business Improvement Association)(Farr)

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

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

By-Law to Repeal By-Law 2022-157, being a By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Repeal By-Law 2022-026, being a By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Amend the Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-Law No. 16-87 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (vacant land on Duke Street)

By-Law to Amend the Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-Law No. 16-87 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (vacant land on Hamilton Street)

By-Law to Amend the Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-Law No. 16-78 to Remove the Holding (H) Symbol from Zone Categories on Property within The City of Kawartha Lakes (vacant land on Hemlock Crescent and Cedartree Lane)

By-Law to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-Law No. 2000-75 to Remove the Holding (H) Symbol from a Zone Category on Property within The City of Kawartha Lakes (77-83 William Street North, Lindsay)

By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Letter of Agreement between The Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the City of Kawartha Lakes related to Funding Provided by The Association of Municipalities of Ontario to the Municipality under the Canada Community-Building Fund

A By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2023-098, being a By-Law to Stop Up and Close Part of Aylmer Drive on Plan 373, in the Geographic Township of Verulam, City of Kawartha, described as Part 4 on 57R-10979, and to Authorize the Sale of the Land to the Abutting Owner (20 Aylmer Drive, Bobcaygeon)

By-Law to Stop Up and Close Part of the Shore Road Allowance Along the North Side of the Black River in Front of Lot 23 and All of the Shore Road Allowance Along the North Side of the Black River in Front of Lot 22, in the Geographic Township of Dalton, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Parts 3 and 4 on Plan 57R-11118, and to Authorize the Conveyance to the Abutting Landowner (399 Black River Road, Washago)

By-Law to Authorize the Acquisition of Part of Lots 22 & 23, Concession 12, in the Geographic Township of Dalton, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 57R-11118 (399 Black River Road, Washago)

By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2003-038, Designating 1 King Street West, Village of Omemee 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 17.3 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, June 25, 2024, namely Items 17.3.1 to and including 17.3.4.

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting of May 21, 2024
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)(c) A Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(e) Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters Before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting the Municipality or Local Board

17.3.2

 

Appointments to the Development Charges Task Force
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Information about Identifiable Individuals
Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets

17.3.3

 

Acquisition of Land for Eldon Station Road for a Portion of Encroaching Road on Part of Lot 20 North, Concession 6, identified as PIN: 63173-0111
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor
Sharri Dyer, Manager, Realty Services

OLT-23-000815 - 27 Stub Road - King's Bay Golf Club Limited - Verbal Update and Request for Instructions
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(e) Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters Before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting the Municipality or Local Board
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of a Regular Meeting of Council, Tuesday, June 25, 2024

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