The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes
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Agenda
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Committee of the Whole Meeting

COW2023-05

Tuesday, May 09, 2023

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 Tracy Richardson
• Councillor Ron Ashmore
• Councillor Dan Joyce
• Councillor Charlie McDonald
• Councillor Mike Perry
• Councillor Eric Smeaton
• Councillor Pat Warren
• Councillor Emmett Yeo

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Recognition of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month

2.

Adoption of Agenda

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Deputations

4.1

COW2023-05.4.1

Request for an Encroachment Agreement for a Sign at Ski Hill Road and Bethany Hills Road, Bethany
Helen Yazdani, The Bethany Baha'i Centre of Learning
Edward Dejong, The Bethany Baha'i Centre of Learning

• That the deputation of Helen Yazdani and Edward Dejong, of The Bethany Baha'i Centre of Learning, regarding a Request for an Encroachment Agreement for a Sign at Ski Hill Road and Bethany Hills Road, Bethany, be received; and

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

4.2

COW2023-05.4.2

Request for Legislation Regarding Oil Spills Near Lakefront Communities
Jackie Hellawell

• That the deputation of Jackie Hellawell, regarding a Request for Legislation Regarding Oil Spills Near Lakefront Communities, be received; and

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

4.3

COW2023-05.4.3

Docking Matters at Riviera Park, Lindsay
Craig Mould

• That the deputation of Craig Mould, regarding Docking Matters at Riviera Park, Lindsay, be received; and

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

4.4

COW2023-05.4.4

Concern Regarding the Closure of The Emergency Department at the Minden Hospital
Leisa Wren
Richard Bradley

• That the deputation of Leisa Wren and Richard Bradley, regarding the Closure of the Emergency Department at the Minden Hospital, be received; and

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

5.

Correspondence

6.

Presentations

6.1

COW2023-05.6.1

2022 Environmental Hero Awards Presentation
Councillor Warren

• That the presentation by Councillor Warren, regarding the 2022 Environmental Hero Awards, be received; and

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

6.2

COW2023-05.6.2

Food Insecurity in the City of Kawartha Lakes
Heather Kirby, Kawartha Lakes Food Source

• That the presentation by Heather Kirby, of Kawartha Lakes Food Source, regarding Food Insecurity 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.

6.3

COW2023-05.6.3

Overview of the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes
Laurie Dillon-Schalk, Executive Director, Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes
Jack Roks, Board Member, Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes

• That the presentation by Laurie Dillon-Schalk and Jack Roks, of the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, regarding an Overview of the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, be received; and

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

6.4

COW2023-05.6.4

Overview of Bill 5, The Stopping Harassment and Abuse of Local Leaders Act
Marina Hodson, Executive Director, Kawartha North Family Health Team

• That the presentation by Marina Hodgson, Executive Director of Kawartha North Family Health Team, regarding an Overview of Bill 5, The Stopping Harassment and Abuse of Local Leaders Act, be received; and

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

6.5

COW2023-05.6.5

The 2024 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo
Bob Armstrong, Local Chair for the 2024 International Plowing Match
Cathy Lasby, Executive Director, Ontario Plowmen's Association

• That the presentation by Bob Armstrong, Local Chair for the 2024 International Plowing Match, and Cathy Lasby, Executive Director for the Ontario Plowmen's Association, regarding The 2024 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, be received; and

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

6.6

COW2023-05.6.6

Addendum to the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study Presentation
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• That the presentation by Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning, regarding an Addendum to the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study, be received; and

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

6.6.1

Report ED2023-016

Addendum to the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• That Report ED2023-016, Addendum to the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study, be received;

  That the evaluation of the study area under Ontario Regulation 9/06, as amended, and as provided in Appendix B to Report ED2023-016, be endorsed;

  That the evaluation be appended to the Old Mill-Pumpkin Hollow Heritage Conservation District Study; and

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

6.7

COW2023-05.6.7

Million Dollar Makeover Program Overview and Update
Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer - Community

• That the presentation by Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer - Community, regarding the Million Dollar Makeover Program Overview and Update, be received; and

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

6.7.1

Report ED2023-013

Million Dollar Makeover Program Overview and 2022/2023 Funding Allocation
Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer - Community

• That Report ED2023-013, Million Dollar Makeover Program Overview and 2023 Funding Allocations, be received; and

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

6.8

COW2023-05.6.8

Future Waste Disposal Options Study Presentation
Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets
Betsy Varghese, Partner, Dillon Consulting

• That the presentation by Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets, and Betsy Varghese, Partner with Dillon Consulting, regarding Future Waste Disposal Options Study, be received; and

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

6.8.1

Report CA2023-003

Future Waste Disposal Options Study
Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets

• That Report CA2023-003, Future Waste Disposal Options Study, be received;

  That the Future Waste Disposal Options Study, prepared by Dillon Consulting and attached to Report CA2023-003 as Appendices A, B and C, be adopted; and

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

6.9

COW2023-05.6.9

Draft Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) and Bill 97 - Legislative Changes Presentation
Paul Pentikainen, Supervisor, Policy Planning

• That the presentation by Paul Pentikainen, Supervisor of Policy Planning, regarding the Proposed New Provincial Policy Statement and Bill 97, be received; and

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

6.9.1

Report PLAN2023-016

Draft Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) and Bill 97 - Legislative Changes
Richard Holy, Director of Development Services

• That Report PLAN2023-016, Draft Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) and Bill 97 – Legislative Changes, be received for information;

  That Council substantively endorse the  staff comments provided within this report, and that they be submitted to the Province on behalf of the City, in addition to any further comments that Council may have; and,

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

7.

Reports

7.1

ML2023-002

Off Road Vehicle Traffic Monitoring Program
Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing

• That Report ML2023-002, Off Road Vehicle Traffic Monitoring Program, be received; and

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

7.2

CORP2023-009

High Water Bill Relief - 115 Nappadale Street, Woodville
Linda Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

• That Report CORP2023-009, High Water Bill Relief – 115 Nappadale St., Woodville, be received;

  That Council approve the recommendation of providing relief under the High Water Bill Adjustment Policy of $810.55, as a one-time exemption for the same property owners; and

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

7.3

ED2023-017

Proposed Heritage Designation of 1821 Victoria Road, Geographic Township of Eldon (Neal General Store)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• That Report ED2023-017, Proposed Heritage Designation of 1821 Victoria Road, Geographic Township of Eldon (Neal General Store), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 1821 Victoria Road 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 a Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law;

  That a designating by-law be brought forward to Council 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.

7.4

ED2023-018

Proposed Heritage Designation of 1011 Portage Road, Geographic Township of Eldon (Sir William Mackenzie Estate)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• That Report ED2023-018, Proposed Heritage Designation of 1011 Portage Road, Geographic Township of Eldon, be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 1011 Portage Road 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 a Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law;

  That a designating by-law be brought forward to Council 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.

7.5

ED2023-036

2023 Arts, Culture and Chambers Resiliency Fund and the Chamber of Commerce Resiliency Fund
Donna Goodwin, Economic Development Officer - Arts and Culture
Rebecca Mustard, Manager of Economic Development

• That Report ED2023-036, 2023 Arts and Culture Resiliency Fund and the Chamber of Commerce Resiliency Fund, be received;

  That Staff establish and manage an in year fund for 2023: The Arts and Culture Resiliency Fund and the Chamber of Commerce Resiliency Fund, as generally outlined in Report ED2023-036;

  That a review committee of up to five (5) Staff from Development Services, Community Services, and Corporate Services be established to review application eligibility, and the Director of Development Services be authorized to approve applications; and

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

7.6

ED2023-037

Support for Cannabis Act Review
Kelly Maloney, Economic Development Officer - Agriculture

• That Report ED2023-037, Support for Cannabis Act Review, be received;

  That the Huron County resolution, re Call to Action – Cannabis Act Review, be supported;

  That this resolution be forwarded to the:

  • Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
  • Federal Minister of Health;
  • Member of Parliament Jamie Schmale
  • Federation of Canadian Municipalities
  • Premier of Ontario
  • Provincial Minister of Agriculture
  • Member of Provincial Parliament Laurie Scott
  • Provincial Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
  • Provincial Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
  • Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  • County of Huron
  • Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus
  • Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus; and

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

8.

Memorandums

8.1

COW2023-05.8.1

Memorandum Regarding an Electronic Speed Sign Program
Councillor Yeo
Deputy Mayor Richardson

• That the Memorandum from Councillor Yeo and Deputy Mayor Richardson, regarding Electronic Speed Signs Program, be received;

  That Staff report back on a capital cost recovery for Electronic Speed Sign Program within built up areas in the City, including the waiving of any lease agreements between the City and Community for installations, by the end of Q3, 2023;

  That Staff consider budget implications of purchasing Electronic Speed Signs in bulk and offer them to the community at a reduced rate; and

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

8.2

COW2023-05.8.2

Memorandum Regarding Support for Bill 74 for Emergency Needs of Vulnerable People
Deputy Mayor Richardson

• That the Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Richardson, Supporting Bill 74 for Emergency Needs of Vulnerable People, be received;

  That the City of Kawartha Lakes support the Province in their initiative to bring forward a Bill supporting the emergency needs of vulnerable persons;

  That this resolution be forwarded to MPP Laurie Scott (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes- Brock) and MPP Monique Taylor (Hamilton Mountain); and

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

8.3

COW2023-05.8.3

Memorandum Regarding Repair of Potts Shore Road
Councillor Perry

• That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding Repair of Potts Shore Road, be received;

  That Staff review conditions of Potts Shore Road and perform any necessary local repairs and maintenance required as a result of the 2022-2023 winter plow damage;

  That Staff include as a decision unit in the 2024 budget the reconstruction/resurfacing of Potts Shore Road for consideration; and

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

8.4

COW2023-05.8.4

Memorandum Regarding Drainage Easement on Greenwood Road at Rush Lake
Councillor Yeo

• That the Memorandum from Councillor Yeo, regarding the Review of a Drainage Easement on Greenwood Road at Rush Lake, be received;

  That Staff report back on the flooding area and determine where drainage easements could be established;

  That the report note whether a drainage study would be required;  and

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

9.

Adjournment