The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Agenda

Committee of the Whole Meeting

COW2024-03

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Open Session Commencing at 10:00 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 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.

Presentations

4.1

COW2024-03.4.1

Update to the Roads Five Year Plan Presentation
Michael Farquhar, Manager, Technical Services

• That the presentation by Michael Farquhar, Manager, Techincal Services, regarding an Update to the Roads Five Year Plan, be received; and

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

4.1.1

Report ENG2024-003

Update to the Roads Five Year Plan
Michael Farquhar, Manager, Technical Services

• That Report ENG2024-003, Update to Roads 5 Year Plan, be received;

  That Staff update the Roads 5 Year Plan annually based on capital project approvals and in accordance with the Asset Management Plan; and

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

4.2

COW2024-03.4.2

2023 Customer Service Annual Report Presentation
Steve Babcock, Manager, Customer Service

• That the presentation by Steve Babcock, Manager, Customer Service, regarding the 2023 Annual Customer Service Report, be received; and

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

4.2.1

Report CS2024-003

2023 Customer Service Annual Report
Steve Babcock, Manager, Customer Service

• That Report CS2024-003, 2023 Customer Service Annual Report, be received; and

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

4.3

COW2024-03.4.3

Environmental Assessment Report on the Intersection Improvements for the Intersection of City of Kawartha Lakes Road 36 (East Street North)/Duke Street/Helen Street and Cedartree Road, Bobcaygeon Presentation
Joseph Kelly, Traffic Management Supervisor

• That the presentation by Joseph Kelly, Traffic Management Supervisor, regarding an Environmental Assessment Report on the Intersection Improvements for the Intersection of City of Kawartha Lakes Road 36 (East Street North)/Duke Street/Helen Street and Cedartree Road, Bobcaygeon, be received; and

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

4.3.1

Report ENG2024-004

Environmental Assessment Report on the Intersection Improvements for the Intersection of City of Kawartha Lakes Road 36 (East Street North)/Duke Street/Helen Street and Cedartree Road, Bobcaygeon
Joseph Kelly, Traffic Management Supervisor

• That Report ENG2024-004, Environmental Assessment Report on the Intersection Improvements for the Intersection of City of Kawartha Lakes Road 36 (East Street North)/Duke Street /Helen Street/Cedartree Lane in Bobcaygeon, be received;

  That the preferred design Option 3C, traffic signal at East St N and Duke St/Cedartree Lane with knucklehead cul-de-sac closing access to Helen St, be endorsed by Council; and

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

5.

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

6.

Deputations

6.1

COW2024-03.6.1

Littering at the Public Water Access on Frank Hill Road, Township of Emily
Glynnis Fitzpatrick

• That the deputation of Glynnis Fitzpatrick, regarding Littering at the Public Water Access on Frank Hill Road, Township of Emily, be received; and

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

6.2

COW2024-03.6.2

Budget Process
David Webb

• That the deputation of David Webb, regarding the Budget Process, be received; and

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

6.3

COW2024-03.6.3

Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation Project
Gene Balfour
Kerstin Kelly

• That the deputation of Gene Balfour and Kerstin Kelly, regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation Project, be received; and

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

6.4

COW2024-03.6.4

High Water Bill Request
Karen Haire
Gregory Kerr

• That the deputation of Karen Haire and Gregory Kerr, regarding a High Water Bill Request, be received; and

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

6.5

COW2024-03.6.5

Parking Concern on Ken Reid Road, Lindsay
Stephen Major

• That the deputation of Stephen Major, regarding Parking Concerns on Ken Reid Road, Lindsay, be received; and

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

6.6

COW2024-03.6.6

ATV Pilot Program
(Relating to Report RD2024-001, being Item 9.1.11 on the Agenda)
Carolyn Richards

• That the deputation of Carolyn Richards, regarding the ATV Pilot Program, be received; and

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

6.7

COW2024-03.6.8

ATV Pilot Program
(Relating to Report RD2024-011, being Item 9.1.11 on the Agenda)
Don Hughes
Margaret Hughes

• That the deputation of Don Hughes and Margaret Hughes, regarding the ATV Pilot Program, be received; and

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

6.8

COW2024-03.6.9

Encroachments Associated with 106 Bond Street, Fenelon Falls
(Relating to Report RS2024-003, being Item 9.1.1 on the Agenda)
James MacKenzie
Barbara MacKenzie

• That the deputation of James MacKenzie and Barbara MacKenzie, regarding Encroachments Associated with 106 Bond Street, Fenelon Falls, be received; and

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

7.

Correspondence

8.

Presentations

8.1

COW2024-03.8.1

Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge Update Presentation
David Britton, Director, Ontario Waterways, Parks Canada

• That the presentation by David Britton, Director, Ontario Waterways, Parks Canada, regarding an Update on the Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge, be received; and

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

8.2

COW2024-03.8.2

Communications Strategy 2024 to 2027 Presentation
Cheri Davidson, Manager, Communications, Advertising and Marketing

• That the presentation by Cheri Davidson, Manager, Communications, Advertising and Marketing, regarding the Communications Strategy 2024 to 2027, be received; and

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

8.2.1

Report CORP2024-002

Corporate Communications Strategy 2024 to 2027
Cheri Davidson, Manager, Communications, Advertising and Marketing

• That Report CORP2024-002, Corporate Communications Strategy 2024 to 2027, 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

RS2024-003

Request for Direction for Encroachments Adjacent to 106 Bond Street West, Fenelon Falls
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk, Realty Services

• That Report RS2024-003, Request Direction For Encroachment Adjacent to 106 Bond Street West, Fenelon Falls, be received;

  That Council deny the request to allow for encroachments (consisting of stairs, pump for irrigation with protective housing, planter and retaining wall) and request that the owner of 106 Bond Street West, Fenelon Falls relocate these encroachments onto their property; and

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

9.1.2

RS2024-006

Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 183 McCrackin Avenue, Carden
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk, Realty Services

• That Report RS2024-006, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 183 McCrackin Avenue, Carden, be received;

  That the subject property, being a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 183 McCrackin Avenue and legally described as Part of Lot 23, Concession 3, as in R374199, together with R374199, in the Geographic Township of Carden, City of Kawartha Lakes, be declared surplus to municipal needs;

  That the closure of the portion of shoreline road allowance to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and subject to the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale (including a condition that the subject portion of road allowance merge with the purchaser’s adjacent property on closing);

  That Council set the value of the land at the minimum set price of $9.00 per square foot of shoreline road allowance adjacent to a lake;

  That Staff be directed to commence the process to stop up and close the said portion of shoreline road allowance;

  That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to close the road and authorize its disposition shall be passed, if appropriate;

  That a deeming by-law be passed contemporaneously with the disposition by-law, if appropriate;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documents to facilitate the road closing and conveyance of the lands; and

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

9.1.3

RS2024-007

Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 159 McCrackin Avenue, Carden
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk, Realty Services

• That Report RS2024-007, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 159 McCrackin Avenue, Carden, be received;

  That the subject property, being a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 159 McCrackin Avenue and legally described as Part of Lot 23, Concession 3, as in R454236, together with R454236, in the Geographic Township of Carden, City of Kawartha Lakes, be declared surplus to municipal needs;

  That the closure of the portion of shoreline road allowance to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and subject to the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale (including a condition that the subject portion of road allowance merge with the purchaser’s adjacent property on closing);

  That Council set the value of the land at the minimum set price of $9.00 per square foot of shoreline road allowance adjacent to a lake;

  That Staff be directed to commence the process to stop up and close the said portion of shoreline road allowance;

  That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to close the road and authorize its disposition shall be passed, if appropriate;

  That a deeming by-law be passed contemporaneously with the disposition by-law, if appropriate;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documents to facilitate the road closing and conveyance of the lands; and

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

   

9.1.4

RS2024-011

Proposed Surplus Declaration and Sale of 910 Hartley Road, Woodville (Palestine Community Centre)
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk, Realty Services

• That Report RS2024-011, Proposed Surplus Declaration and Sale of City-Owned Property located at 910 Hartley Road, Woodville (Palestine Community Centre), be received;

  That the subject property, being a City-owned property located at 910 Hartley Road, Woodville and legally described as Part Lot 15, Concession 10, as in VT93528, in the Geographic Township of Eldon, City of Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 63175-0085 (LT)), be declared surplus to municipal needs;

  That the subject property be prepared and marketed for sale to the general public in accordance with City of Kawartha Lakes By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and any policies in effect as of the date of sale, and sold for no less than the appraised value plus any and all costs associated with the transaction;

  That a By-Law (with and amendments deemed necessary) to authorize the disposition of the subject property shall be passed, if appropriate;

  That the Manager of Realty Services be permitted to fully execute all surplus municipal land listing documentation and any documentation associated with the receipt of an offer to purchase surplus municipal land for the full appraised value plus any and all costs associated with the transaction;

  That all costs associated with investigating, preparing or marketing the property be financed from the Property Development Reserve;

  That the revenue from the sale be placed in the Parkland Reserve;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents to facilitate the conveyance of the lands; and

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

9.1.5

ED2024-002

Economic Development Fund Policy
Rebecca Mustard, Manager, Economic Development

• That Report ED2024-002, Economic Development Fund Policy, be received;

  That City of Kawartha Lakes Economic Development Fund Policy appended to Report ED2024-002 be adopted, numbered and inserted into the Corporate Policy Manual; and

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

9.1.6

ED2024-007

Proposed Heritage Designation of 317 Kent Street West, Town of Lindsay (Elmholme)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• That Report ED2024-007, Proposed Heritage Designation of 317 Kent Street West, Town of Lindsay, be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 317 Kent Street West 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 property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law; and

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

9.1.7

ED2024-008

Proposed Heritage Designation of 11 Victoria Avenue North, Town of Lindsay (Sylvester House)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• That Report ED2024-008, Proposed Heritage Designation of 11 Victoria Avenue North, Town of Lindsay (Sylvester House), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 11 Victoria Avenue North 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 property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law; and

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

9.1.8

ED2024-009

Repeal and Replacement of By-Law 2003-038 Designation 1 King Street East, Village of Omemee (Coronation Hall)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• That Report ED2024-009, Repeal and Replacement of By-Law 2003-038 Designating 1 King Street East, Village of Omemee, be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to repeal and replace By-law 2003-083 designating 1 King Street West be endorsed;

  That Staff be authorized to issue a Notice of Repeal and Notice of Intention to Designate for 1 King Street West;

  That a designating by-law be brought forward for adoption at the next Regular Council meeting following the end of the notice period;

  That a by-law to repeal By-law 2003-083 be brought forward for adoption at the next Regular Council meeting following the end of the notice period; and

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

9.1.9

ED2024-010

2023 Kawartha Lakes Business Count
Rebecca Mustard, Manager, Economic Development

• That Report ED2024-010, 2023 Kawartha Lakes Business Count, be received; and

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

9.1.10

WM2024-005

Proposed Organic Diversion Program - Detailed Recommendations
David Kerr, Manager, Environmental Services

• That Report WM2024-005, Proposed Organic Diversion Program - Detailed Recommendations, be received

  That the curbside collection of source separated organics commence within Lindsay in 2025;

  That Staff review, evaluate and report to Council on the effectiveness of the program and provide recommendation(s) for future program rollout and improvements; and

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

9.1.11

RD2024-001

ATV Pilot Program Summary
Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works

• That Report RD2024-001, ATV Pilot Program Summary, be received; and

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

9.1.12

ENG2024-006

Drainage Near 149 Fenelon Drive, Cameron
Juan Rojas, Director, Engineering and Corporate Assets

• That Report ENG2024-006, Drainage Near 149 Fenelon Drive, be received; and

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

9.1.13

ED2024-006

Municipal Heritage Committee 2024 Work Plan
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning
Councillor Ashmore, Council Representative

• That Report ED2024-006, Municipal Heritage Committee 2024 Work Plan, be received;

  That the 2024 Municipal Heritage Committee Work Plan as outlined in Appendix B be approved; and

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

9.1.14

ED2024-018

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan
Kelly Maloney, Economic Development Officer - Agriculture
Councillor Ashmore, Council Representative

• That Report ED2024-018, Agricultural Development Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan, be received;

  That the Agricultural Development Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan as outlined in Appendix B to Report ED2024-018 be approved; and

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

9.1.15

PLAN2024-018

Environmental Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan
Mark Jull, Supervisor, Policy Planning
Councillor Warren, Council Representative

• That Report PLAN2024-018, Environmental Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan, be received;

  That the 2024 Environmental Advisory Committee Work Plan outlined in Appendix B to Report PLAN2024-018 be approved; and

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

9.1.16

PR2024-001

Kawartha Lakes Parks Advisory Committee Annual Update and 2024 Work Plan
LeAnn Donnelly, Executive Assistant, Community Services
Mayor Elmslie, Council Representative
Deputy Mayor McDonald, Council Representative
Councillor Richardson, Council Representative

• That Report PR2024-001, Parks Advisory Committee Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan, be received;

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

9.1.17

WM2024-001

Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee 2023 Work Summary and 2024 Work Plan
Kayla Pantaleo, Regulatory Compliance Officer
Councillor Perry, Council Representative

• That Report WM2024-001, Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee 2023 Work Summary and 2024 Work Plan, be received;

  That the 2024 Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee Work Plan, as outlined in Appendix A to Report WM2024-001, be approved; and

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

9.1.18

WM2024-002

Lindsay Ops Landfill Public Review Committee 2023 Work Summary and 2024 Work Plan
Kayla Pantaleo, Regulatory Compliance Officer
Councillor Smeaton, Council Representative

• That Report WM2024-002, Lindsay Landfill Public Review Committee 2023 Work Summary and 2024 Work Plan, be received;

  That the 2024 Lindsay Landfill Public Review Committee Work Plan, as outlined in Appendix A to Report WM2024-002, be approved; and

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

9.1.19

WM2024-003

Waste Management Advisory Committee 2023 Work Summary and 2024 Work Plan
Kayla Pantaleo, Regulatory Compliance Officer
Councillor Joyce, Council Representative
Councillor Warren, Council Representative

• That Report WM2024-003, Waste Management Advisory Committee 2023 Work Summary and 2024 Work Plan, be received;

  That the 2024 Waste Management Advisory Committee Work Plan, as outlined in Appendix A to Report WM2024-003, be approved; and

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

9.1.20

CORP2024-004

Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan
Christine Briggs, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Partner
Deputy Mayor McDonald, Council Representative

• That Report CORP2024-004, Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee Annual Update and 2024 Work Plan, be received;

  That the 2024 Work Plan for the Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved; and

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

9.1.21

ENG2024-007

Kawartha Lakes Airport Advisory Committee Annual Update and 2024 Work Plan
Lisa Peimann, Executive Assistant, Engineering and Corporate Assets
Councillor Perry, Council Representative

• That Report ENG2024-007, Kawartha Lakes Airport Advisory Committee Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan, be received; and

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

9.2

Items Extracted from Consent

10.

Memorandums

10.1

COW2024-03.10.1

Memorandum Regarding a 40km/hr Speed Sign for Princes' Street West, Fenelon Falls
Councillor Perry

• That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry regarding, 40km/hr Sign for Princes’ Street West in Fenelon Falls, be received;

  That Staff be directed to replace the speed sign in front of 105 Princes’ Street West by Q4, 2024; and

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

11.

Adjournment