The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes
Agenda

Regular Council Meeting

CC2025-11

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Open Session Commencing at 10:30 a.m.

Council Chambers

City Hall

26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8

Members:

• Mayor Doug Elmslie
• Deputy Mayor Charlie McDonald
• Councillor Ron Ashmore
• Councillor Mark Doble
• Councillor Dan Joyce
• Councillor Mike Perry
• Councillor Tracy Richardson
• Councillor Pat Warren
• Councillor Emmett Yeo

Please visit the City of Kawartha Lakes YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofKawarthaLakes to view the proceedings electronically.

To submit correspondence relating to the Proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes submit a copy to [email protected] by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

To speak to the Proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes via Zoom please submit a Deputation Request Form  by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

To speak to the Proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes in-person the deadline to register to make a deputation will be 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. A sign-up sheet will be available for the in-person registration.

To speak to any other Item on the Agenda you must submit a completed Deputation Request Form  by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. The City of Kawartha Lakes is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] if you have an accessible accommodation request.

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Adoption of Open Session Agenda

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Statutory Public Meeting

Proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes (Replacement of By-Law 2019-184)
Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets
Sean-Michael Stephen, Partner, Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.

4.1

Public Comments and Correspondence Regarding a Proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes (Replacement of By-Law 2019-184)

4.2

Adjournment of the Statutory Public Meeting

5.

The Meeting will Recess at 12:00 p.m. and Reconvene at 1:00 p.m.

6.

Opening Ceremonies

6.1

O Canada

6.2

Moment of Silent Reflection

7.

Notices and Information by Members of Council and Staff

7.1

Council

7.2

Staff

8.

Council Minutes

Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025

• That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 23, 2025, be received and adopted.

9.

Deputations

9.1

CC2025-11.9.1

Request for the Resurfacing of Pickeral Point Road and Snug Harbour Road (at Kawartha Lakes Road 36)
Relating to Item 15.3 on the Agenda
Bruce Kingshott

• That the deputation of Bruce Kingshott, regarding a Request for the Resurfacing of Pickeral Point Road and Snug Harbour Road (at Kawartha Lakes Road 36), be received.

10.

Correspondence

10.1

CC2025-11.10.1

Request for the Installation of a Street Light at Fall's Bay Road and Pigeon Lake Road (Kawartha Lakes Road 17)
Relating to Item 15.4 on the Agenda
Larry Tamblyn

• That the correspondence from Larry Tamblyn, regarding a Request for the Installation of a Street Light at Fall's Bay Road and Pigeon Lake Road (Kawartha Lakes Road 17), be received.

11.

Presentations

11.1

CC2025-11.11.1

An Overview of Lakelands Public Health: Including the Brand, Budget and Merger of the Organization
Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer, Lakelands Public Health
Ron Black, Deputy Mayor, Township of Selwyn, and Board Chair, Lakelands Public Health

• That the presentation by Dr. Thomas Piggott Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer of Lakelands Public Health, and Ron Black, Deputy Mayor, Township of Selwiyn and Board Chair for Lakelands Public Health, regarding an Overview of Lakelands Public Health: Including the Brand, Budget and Merger of the Organization, be received.

11.2

CC2025-11.11.2

10-Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy (2027-2036)
Cheryl Faber, Director, Human Services
Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager - Housing
Jesse Donaldson, Executive Vice President of Strategic Services, HelpSeeker

• That the presentation by Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services, Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager - Housing, and Jesse Donaldson, of HelpSeeker, regarding the 10-Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy (2027-2036), be received.

11.2.1

Report HS2025-007

10-Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy (2027-2036)
Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager - Housing

• That Report HS2025-007, 10-Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy (2027-2036), be received as a framework to guide next steps;

  That Staff be directed to complete comprehensive financial modeling by the end of Q2 2026, which shall:

  • Test what levels of investment are affordable relative to desired housing and homelessness outcomes;
  • Account for constraints on both capital and operating budgets;
  • Consider opportunities for new and enhanced funding from other levels of government and partners;
  • Bring forward cost forecasts and financial recommendations as part of the 2027 municipal budget process, to support the launch of the Plan’s 10-year implementation period;

  That the six strategic priorities identified in the proposed Strategy as the framework for action over the 10-year implementation period be endorsed;

  That the proposed 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Strategy (2027–2036) be approved, in principle, recognizing the requirement under the Housing Services Act, 2011 for consultation with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing prior to formal approval;

  That Staff be directed to submit the proposed Strategy to the Minister for consultation as required by legislation, and commits to receiving and considering any feedback provided; and

  That Staff be directed to maintain the current 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan (2020–2029) through to December 31, 2026, in order to meet legislative obligations under the Housing Services Act, 2011.

12.

Committee of the Whole

12.1

Correspondence Regarding Committee of the Whole Recommendations

12.2

Committee of the Whole Minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting, October 7, 2025

• That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of October 7, 2025, be received and the recommendations, included in Section 12.2 of the Agenda, be adopted.

12.3

Business Arising from Committee of the Whole Minutes

12.3.1

CW2025-154

• That the presentation by Jenna Stephens, Planning Officer - Environmental Planning, regarding the 2024 Bee a Hero and Environmental Hero Awards, be received.

12.3.2

CW2025-155

• That the deputation of Emma Ekin, regarding Concerns Relating to Student/Boarding Houses, be received.

12.3.3

CW2025-156

• That the correspondence from Inspector Robert Flindall, Detachment Commander for the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment, regarding the 2024 Detachment Board Annual Report, be received.

12.3.4

CW2025-157

• That the presentation by Jenn Johnson, Director of Community Services, regarding the Draft Strategic Plan for Parks and Recreation, be received.

12.3.5

CW2025-158

• That Report PR2025-009, Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan - Draft, be received; and

  That the final recommended Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan be brought forward to Council for approval at the Regular Council Meeting of November 18, 2025.

12.3.6

CW2025-159

• That the presentation by Corby Purdy, Manager of Infrastructure Design and Construction, Alex Wilkinson, of Ainley Group and Scott Reynolds, of Ainley Group, regarding the Angeline Street North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Completion, be received.

12.3.7

CW2025-160

• That Report ENG2025-020, Angeline Street North Municipal Class Environment Assessment (EA) Completion, be received;

  That the preferred solution of widening Angeline Street North from Kent Street to Colborne Street from a 3 lane cross section including a centre two way left turn lane, to a 5 lane cross section including a centre two way left turn lane be supported;

  That the preferred solution 2B of expanding Angeline Street and Kent Street intersection be supported;

  That the preferred solution 3 of expanding Angeline Street and Colborne Street intersection be supported; and

  That Staff be directed to file the endorsed project file report for the legislated 30 day comment period.

12.3.8

CW2025-161

• That Report CLK2025-007, Application to Rename Pinewood Park, Pontypool, be received;

  That the application be approved to proceed with appropriate public consultation process with the affected stakeholders; and

  That the results of the public consultation be brought forward to Committee of the Whole and Council by the end of Q4, 2025.

12.3.9

CW2025-162

• That Report ED2025-024, Discover Downtown Fenelon Falls Action Plan, Report Back on Municipal Actions, be received.

12.3.10

CW2025-163

• That Report ENG2025-027, CP2021-004 Right of Way Widths Policy Update, be received; and

  That the Right of Way Widths Policy, attached as Appendix A to Report ENG2025-027, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions.

12.3.11

CW2025-164

• That Report WM2025-007, Source Separated Organics Update and Considerations, be received;

  That; the By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables within the City of Kawartha Lakes (By-Law 2024-235) be amended starting June 15, 2026, to reduce the limit of food and organic materials permitted in garbage to 0%, where there is a source separated food and organic material collection service available; 

  That the By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables within the City of Kawartha Lakes (By-Law 2024-235) be amended starting June 15, 2026, to reduce the weekly bag limit to one untagged clear bag of waste per unit, where there is a source separated food and organic material collection service available; 

  That staff pursue the option to provide curbside collection of food and organic waste once a week on the same collection day as garbage collection, including the consolidation of organics at the Lindsay Ops Landfill, starting June 15, 2026; and

  That the By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables within the City of Kawartha Lakes (By-Law 2024-235) be amended starting June 15, 2026, so that organics collection days are scheduled on the same day as garbage collection.

12.4

Items Extracted from Committee of the Whole Minutes

13.

Planning Advisory Committee

13.1

Correspondence Regarding Planning Advisory Committee Recommendations

13.2

Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, October 8, 2025

• That the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of October 8, 2025 be received and the recommendations, included in Section 13.2 of the Agenda, be adopted.

13.3

Business Arising from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

13.3.1

PAC2025-059

• That Report PLAN2025-048, Application to Amend the Township of Somerville Zoning By-law 78-45 at Shadow Lake Road 6, Front Range Pt Lot 63, Geographic Township of Somerville - Shepstone, be received for information.

13.3.2

PAC2025-060

• That Report PLAN2025-049, Applications to Amend the Official Plan and the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 with Redline revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision at Tribute South Lands, Part Lots 23 & 24 Concession 4, Former Town of Lindsay - Tribute (Lindsay 1) Limited c/o Paul Watson be received for information.

13.4

Items Extracted from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

14.

Consent Matters

• That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

14.1

Reports

14.1.1

RS2025-040

Request for Easement Over Portion of City-Owned Parking Lot at 16 Francis Street East, Fenelon - Enbridge Gas Inc.
Madison MacCormack, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• That Report RS2025-040, Request for Easement Over Portion of City-Owned Parking Lot at 16 Francis Street East, Fenelon – Enbridge Gas Inc., be received;

  That a Grant of Easement in favour of Enbridge Gas Inc. over a portion of the City-owned parking lot legally described as Part of Lot 4 South Side of Francis Street and East Side of Colborne Street on Plan 17 Fenelon, Part of Lot 5 South Side of Francis Street and East Side of Colborne Street on Plan 17 Fenelon; Part of Block N on Plan 17 Fenelon Part 2 on 57R4777 and as in VT79487, VT81253, R113741; Subject to R438717 and R119533; Kawartha Lakes (63152-0092 (LT)) be supported, in principle (subject to review and approval of the infrastructure location by the Manager of Technical Services (Engineering and Corporate Assets));

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an Agreement to Grant an Easement; and

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documents required to facilitate registration of the Grant of Easement.

14.1.2

PUR2025-008

2025-108-SS iCity Modernization
Ashley Wykes, Buyer
Linda Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

• That Report PUR2025-008, 2025-108-SS iCity Modernization, be received;

  That CentralSquare Canada Software Inc. be awarded the single source procurement, to modernize the iCity software solution for the multi-year Special Project (921260121) in an amount of $451,335.00 not including HST;

  That subject to receipt of the required documents, the Director of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement; and

  That the Procurement Division be authorized to issue a purchase order.

14.1.3

ML2025-003

Parking By-Law Amendments
Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing

• That Report ML2025-003, Parking By-law Amendments, be received;

  That By-Law 2023-179, being a By-Law to Regulate Parking in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be amended as outlined within Report ML2025-003; and

  That the necessary amending By-Law be brought forward to Council for consideration. 

14.1.4

ENG2025-028

Council Policy CP2018-009 Pre-Servicing of Subdivision Lands Update
Kirk Timms, Manager of Development Engineering

• That Report ENG2025-028, Council Policy CP2018-009 Pre-Servicing Update, be received; and

  That the Pre-Servicing of Subdivision Lands Policy, attached as Appendix A to Report ENG2025-028, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions.

14.1.5

HS2025-008

Supportive and Transitional Housing - Community Housing Waiting List Priority
Aaron Mulcaster, Program Supervisor - Community and Affordable Housing

• That Report HS2025-008, Supportive and Transitional Housing - Community Housing Waiting List Priority, be received.

14.1.6

WWW2025-005

Water System Cross Connection Control Council Policy Update
Amber Hayter, Manager, Water and Wastewater

• That Report WWW2025-005, Water System Cross Connection Control Policy Update, be received; and

  That the revised policy entitled CP2021-007, being the Water System Cross Connection Control Policy, attached as Appendix B to Report WWW2025-005, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions.

14.2

Items Extracted from Consent

14.2.1

RS2025-032

Requested Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road, Cameron
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• That Report RS2025-032, Requested Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road, Cameron, be received; and

  That the shoreline road allowance located across from 495–513 Long Beach Road be retained by the City, due to its relevance to erosion control and road stabilization.

15.

Petitions

15.1

CC2025-11.15.1

Request for Speed Limit Reduction on Kawartha Lakes Road 43
A copy of the petition with 37 signatures is available at the City Clerk's Office for viewing
Ann Hayter

15.2

CC2025-11.15.2

Request for the Installation of Speed Bumps on Fulsom Crescent
This is an electronic petition with 50 signatures
Larry Radzio

15.3

CC2025-11.15.3

Request for the Resurfacing of Pickerel Point Road and Snug Harbour Road (at Kawartha Lakes Road 36)
A copy of the petition with 41 signatures is available at the City Clerk's Office for viewing
Bruce Kingshott

15.4

CC2025-11.15.4

Request for the Installation of a Street Light at the intersection of Fall's Bay Road and Pigeon Lake Road (Kawartha Lakes Road 17)
A copy of the petition with 22 signatures is available for viewing at the City Clerk's Office
Larry Tamblyn

16.

Other or New Business

17.

By-Laws

• That the By-Laws shown in Section 17.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 17.1.1 to and including 17.1.4 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

17.1

By-Laws by Consent

17.1.1

CC2025-11.17.1.1

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2005-328 being a By-Law to Establish Speed Limits in the City of Kawartha Lakes

17.1.2

CC2025-11.17.1.2

By-Law to Prohibit Commercial Through Traffic of Any Weight Class at All Times from Using Elgin Street, Lindsay, from Adelaide Street North to William Street North

17.1.3

CC2025-11.17.1.3

By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement Between Payne Machine Company Ltd. and The City of Kawartha Lakes

17.1.4

CC2025-11.17.1.4

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2023-179, being a By-Law to Regulate Parking in the City of Kawartha Lakes

17.2

By-Laws Extracted from Consent

18.

Notice of Motion

19.

Closed Session

19.1

Adoption of Closed Session Agenda

19.2

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest in Closed Session Items

19.3

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 19 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, October 21, 2025, namely Items 19.3.1 to and including 19.3.4.

19.3.1

CC2025-11.19.3.1

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting of September 23, 2025
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal matters about identifiable individuals
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)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

19.3.2

LGL2025-007

Kingsview Estates - Victoria Vacant Land Condominium Corporation No. 24 - CCCC Balsam Ltd.
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(f) Advice Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

19.3.3

RS2025-034

Negotiations Regarding the Summit Wellness Centre, Coboconk
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(k) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

19.3.4

CLK2025-009

Code of Conduct and Ethics Final Report – Section 223.6 (3) of the Municipal Act
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual
Cathie Ritchie, City Clerk

20.

Matters from Closed Session

21.

Confirming By-Law

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting of October 21, 2025

22.

Adjournment