The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Amended Agenda

Regular Council Meeting

CC2025-07
Open Session Commencing at 11:00 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 Mark Doble
  • Councillor Dan Joyce
  • Councillor Mike Perry
  • Councillor Tracy Richardson
  • Councillor Pat Warren
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo

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.

Video and/or audio recording is not permitted during Council or Committee of the Whole Meetings, pursuant to Trespass to Property Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.T.21.

To speak to an Item on this Agenda you must submit a completed Deputation Request Form by Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

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.


Housing and Homelessness System Planning Update Presentation
Michelle Corley, Housing Manager
Jesse Donaldson, Executive Vice President, Strategic Services, HelpSeeker Technologies 

  • That the presentation by Michelle Corley, Housing Manager, and Jesse Donaldson, Executive Vice President, Strategic Services, with HelpSeeker Technologies, regarding the Housing and Homelessness System Planning Update, be received.

Regular Council Meeting, May 20, 2025

  • That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 20, 2025, be received and adopted.

Request for the Installation of a Three Way Stop at the Intersection of Parkside Drive and Brock Street, Lindsay
Relating to Item 14.1 on the Agenda
June Brand

  • That the deputation of June Brand, regarding a Request for the Installation of a Three Way Stop at the Intersection of Parkside Drive and Brock Street, Lindsay, be received.

Proposed Heritage Designation of 48 Main Street, Bobcaygeon
Relating to Item 13.1.8 on the Agenda
Brad Thomson

  • That the deputation of Brad Thomson, regarding the Proposed Heritage Designation of 48 Main Street, Bobcaygeon, be received.

Request for an Increased Frequency of Yard Waste Collection in the City of Kawartha Lakes
Relating to Item 14.2 on the Agenda
Doug Whalen

  • That the deputation of Doug Whalen, regarding a Request for an Increased Frequency of Yard Waste Collection, be received.

Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options
Relating to Item 13.1.9 on the Agenda
Glenda Morris
Peter Petrosoniak

  • That the deputation of Glenda Morris and Peter Petrosoniak, regarding the Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options, be received.

Pottinger Street Sidwalk Options
Relating to Item 13.1.9 on the Agenda
Sarah Graham

  • That the deputation of Sarah Graham, regarding the Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options, be received.

Request for the Installation of a Three Way Stop at the Intersection of Parkside Drive and Brock Street, Lindsay
Relating to Item 14.1 on the Agenda
June Brand

  • That the correspondence from June Brand, regarding a Request for the Installation of a Three Way Stop at the Intersection of Parkside Drive and Brock Street, Lindsay, be received.

Request for Premier Ford's Support in Expanding Recent College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ontario (CPSO) Licensing Changes to Include all Approved Jurisdiction Countries
Andrew Veale, President, Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative
Cindy Snider, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative

  • That the correspondence from Andrew Veale, President of the Kawartha Lakes Heathcare Initiative, and Cindy Snider, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator for the Kawartha Lakes Healthcare Initiative, regarding a Request for Premier Ford's Support in Expanding Recent College of Physician and Surgeons in Ontario (CPSO) Licensing Changes to Include all Approved Jurisdiction Countries, be received; 

    That the City of Kawartha Lakes support the request from the Kawartha Lakes Healthcare Initiative for the expansion of licensing changes for the College of Physician and Surgeons in Ontario to include all approved jurisdiction countries; and

    That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health and the Association of Municipalities in Ontario.

Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options
Relating to Item 13.1.9 on the Agenda
Bill Steffler, Active Transportation Advocates Kawartha Lakes

  • That the correspondence from Bill Steffler, of the Active Transportation Advocates of Kawartha Lakes, regarding Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options, be received.

Asset Management Plan Presentation
Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets
Peter Simcisko, Managing Partner, Watson and Associates

  • That the presentation by Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets, and Peter Simcisko, of Watson and Associates, regarding the Asset Management Plan, be received.

2025 Asset Management Plan
Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets

  • That Report CA2025-002, 2025 Asset Management Plan, be received;

    That the 2025 Asset Management Plan, attached as Appendix A to Report CA2025-002, be adopted pursuant to Ontario Regulation 588/17 and as a foundation for the City’s state-of-good-repair capital planning needs; and

    That the adopted 2025 Asset Management Plan be posted to the City’s website and be forwarded to the Province of Ontario in accordance with Subsections 6(3), 6(4) and 6(5) of the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act.

Archaeological Management Plan Presentation
Emily Turner, Economic Development - Heritage Planning

  • That the presentation by Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning, regarding the Archaeological Management Plan, be received.

Archaeological Management Plan
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • That Report ED2025-010, Archaeological Management Plan, be received; and

    That the final Archaeological Management Plan be brought forward for adoption at the September 23 Council Meeting.

Committee of the Whole Meeting, June 3, 2025

  • That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 3, 2025, be received and the recommendations, included in Section 11.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

11.3.1

 
  • That the presentation by Susanne Murchison, Chief Building Official, regarding a Proposed Amendment to By-Law 2024-219, being a By-Law to Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992, within the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

11.3.2

 
  • That Report BLDG2025-001, Building By-law 2024-219 Amendment No 1, be received;

    That Table 2 within Schedule A to By-Law 2024-219, be amended as outlined in Appendix A to Report BLDG2025-001; and

    That the necessary amending by-law be brought forward adoption.

11.3.3

 
  • That the presentation by Christine Briggs, IDEA Partner, and Elizabeth Peeters, Chair of the City of Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee, regarding Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards, be received.

11.3.4

 
  • That the deputation of Justin and June Kanitz, regarding a Request for Reimbursement of Landfill Fees, be received.

11.3.5

 
  • That the deputation of Jason St. Pierre, of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network, regarding the Annual Update from the Eastern Ontario Regional Network, be received.

11.3.6

 
  • That the presentation by Carolyn Snider, Administration Support, Conservation Programs with Kawartha Conservation, regarding the Lake Management Implementation Action Plan: 2024 Accomplishments, be received.

11.3.7

 
  • That Report RS2025-026, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 195 Campbell Beach Road, Carden, be received;

    That the subject property, being a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 195 Campbell Beach Road, Carden, and Legally Described as Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance Lying in Front of Lot 12, Concession 1, Carden, 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 shoreline road allowance merge with the purchaser’s adjacent property on closing);

    That Council set the value of the land at the set price of $9.00 per square foot of shoreline road allowance adjacent to a lake, unless the purchaser wishes to pay for an appraisal, in which case, Council set the value of the land at the lower of the set price of $9.00 per square foot of shoreline road allowance adjacent to a lake or the appraised value;

    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 shoreline road allowance and authorize its disposition shall be passed, it appropriate;

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

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

11.3.8

 
  • That Report ED2025-007, Phase Three (3) Cultural Centre Workplan, be received for information.

11.3.9

 
  • That Report ED2025-013, Proposed Heritage Designation of 15 Sussex Street North, Town of Lindsay, be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 15 Sussex Street North 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 and consultation with the property owner(s), and preparation of the designating by-laws.

11.3.10

 
  • That Report ED2025-014, Proposed Heritage Designation of 90 Bolton Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (Orr Building), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 90 Bolton Street 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.

11.3.11

 
  • That the Memorandum from Councillors Warren and Doble regarding, Concerns with Elements of Bill 5, be received;

    That the City objects to specific provisions in Bill 5 that would reduce environmental protections or override municipal planning authority; 

    That the City requests the Province of Ontario to advance housing and infrastructure growth through policies that respect sound environmental planning principles and uphold the planning tools available to local governments; and

    That this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and the Minister of Health.

11.3.12

 
  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry regarding, Speed Limit Posting for Daytonia Beach Road, Pleasure Street and Admiral Drive, be received;

    That Staff be directed to perform a speed limit warrant for the shoreline community on Daytonia Beach Road, Pleasure Street, and Admiral Drive; and

    That Staff proceed through the speed posting process which includes the drafting of a by-law for successful warrants or a report to Council on failed warrants.

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, June 4, 2025

  • That the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of June 4, 2025, be received and the recommendations, included in Section 12.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

12.3.1

 
  • That Report PLAN2025-031, Application to Amend the Township of Eldon Zoning By-law 94-14 at Vacant Land on Water Street (Pt S Pt Lots 43 and 45 and Pt Lot 44 and 46 Concession North of Portage Road (NPR) ) - 2474798 Ontario Inc. Antonangeli, be received for information;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2025-005, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2025-031, 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.

12.3.2

 
  • That the deputation of Kevin Duguay, KMD Planning Inc., regarding Report PLAN2025-032 (Item 6.1 on the Agenda), be received.

12.3.3

 
  • That the June 3, 2025 correspondence from S. Bilwani, President of 75Maindev Inc., regarding Report PLAN2025-032 (Item 6.1 on the Agenda), be received.

12.3.4

 
  • That Report PLAN2025-032, Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law 16-78 at 75 Main Street - 75Maindev Inc. be received for information;

    That an Official Plan Amendment respecting application D01-2024-007, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2025-032, be approved and adopted by Council;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2024-016, substantially in the form attached as Appendix E to Report PLAN2025-032, 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.

12.3.5

 
  • That Report ENG2025-003, Municipal Infrastructure Design Guidelines Annual Update, be received;

    That Staff be directed to continue to update and to add to the information available on the City’s website, including templates and details, to facilitate engineering design submissions for development; and

    That Staff be directed to continue to monitor for any communication improvements and for any current legislative or regulatory enhancements requiring updates to the existing guidelines on the City’s website.

  • That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 13.1 of the Agenda be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

13.1

 

Physician Return of Service Funding Request
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

  • That Report CAO2025-005, Physician Return of Service Funding Request, be received; and

    That payment of $50,000.00 to the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) be authorized from the Primary Care Recruitment and Retention Reserve (1.32278) to support one Doctor Return of Service agreement.

Tariffs Update
Rebecca Mustard, Manager, Economic Development
Launa Macey, Supervisor, Procurement
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

  • That Report CORP2025-016, Tariffs Update, be received; and

    That the City’s Purchasing Policy be reviewed by Staff, with recommended amendments to encourage diversification away from reliance on procurement from United States suppliers in Q4, 2025 and brought forward to Council by end of year for approval.

High Water Bill Relief - 81 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay
Linda Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

  • That Report CORP2025-018, High Water Bill Relief – 81 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay, be received; and

    That Council deny the request for financial relief of the high water bill incurred at 81 Cambridge St S - Lindsay, and billed during the period of December 1, 2024, to

    February 28, 2025.

Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer

  • That Report CORP2025-019, Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance, be received;

    That the City of Kawartha Lakes hereby requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) to activate the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance (MDRA) program to recognize and support the associated incremental and unbudgeted operating and capital costs experienced by the City of Kawartha Lakes resulting from the Ice Storm on March 28th, 2025;

    That the Treasurer be given delegated authority to verify and attest to the accuracy of the claim submitted, and

    That Staff be directed to submit all required documentation to MMAH by the July 28, 2025 deadline.

Debenture Budget Adjustments
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer

  • That Report CORP2025-022, Debenture Budget Adjustments, be received;

    That Table 1 of Report CORP2025-022 be transferred to fund Bobcaygeon Beach Park project (9501901030);

    That previously approved debenture financing totalling $265,935.00 and as outlined in Table 2 in Report CORP2025-022 be applied to reduce the approved overall City debenture budget;

    That previously approved debenture financing totalling $3,460.00 and as outlined in Table 3 in Report CORP2025-022 be applied to reduce the approved overall City debenture budget and that equal amount be financed from the Water Infrastructure reserve for $451.00 (1.32050) and $3,009.00 from Sewer Infrastructure reserve (1.32030);

    That the debenture budgeted for Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corporation (KLHHC) Hamilton Street, Lindsay capital project be reduced by $(1,328,844.00) as outlined in Table 5 in Report CORP2025-022;

    That the Building Faster Fund (BFF) grant (2024 allocation) of $1,442,307.00 be allocated to the KLHHC Murray Street, Fenelon Falls capital project as outlined in Table 6 in Report CORP2025-022;

    That Council approve $700,000.00 of reserve funding from the City’s Property Development Reserve for the KLHHC Murray Street, Fenelon Falls capital project;

    That the debenture budgeted for KLHHC Murray Street, Fenelon Falls capital project be reduced by $3,100,000.00, as outlined in Table 6 in Report CORP2025-022;

    That the debenture budgeted for the KLHHC Gull River, Minden capital project be reduced by $5,000,000.00, as outlined in Table 6 in Report CORP2025-022; and

    That The Treasurer be authorized to reduce the previously approved debenture financing by $1,000,000.00 for the 2025 Emily Omemee Arena Ice Pad System (950250207) capital project and be applied to reduce the overall City debenture budget should the City be successful with the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) grant application.

By-Law to Deem Lots 2 and 3, Plan 109, former Village of Omemee (Alma Street North)
Nicolas Smith, Planner II

  • That Report PLAN2025-035, By-Law to Deem Lots 2 and 3, Plan 109, former Village of Omemee, be received;

    That a Deeming By-law respecting Lots 2 and 3, Plan 109, substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to Report PLAN2025-035, 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.

By-Law to Deem Lot 22, Registrar's Compiled Plan No. 540, Geographic Township of Emily (Trillium Court)
Nicolas Smith, Plan II

  • That Report PLAN2025-036, By-Law to Deem Lot 22, Registrar’s Compiled Plan No. 540, Geographic Township of Emily, be received;

    That a Deeming By-law respecting Lot 22, Registrar’s Compiled Plan No. 540, substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to Report PLAN2025-036, 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.

Objection to the Proposed Heritage Designation of 48 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (J.L. Read General Store/The Promoter Building)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • That Report ED2025-017, Objection to the Proposed Heritage Designation of 48 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (J.L. Read General Store/The Promoter Building), be received; and

    That a by-law to designate 48 Main Street be brought forward at the next available Regular Council Meeting for adoption.

Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options
Corby Purdy, Manager, Infrastructure Design and Construction

  • That Report ENG2025-017, Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options, be received.

Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces - Follow-Up to Report CLK2025-003
Sarah O'Connell, Deputy Clerk, Council Services

  • That Report CLK2025-004, Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces – Follow-Up to Report CLK2025-003, be received.

Post Transition Blue Box Services Update
Heather Dzurko, Manager, Waste Management

  • That Report WM2025-006, Post Transition Blue Box Services Update, be received;

    That the Negotiated Request for Proposal NRFP-03-2025 Curbside and Depot Recycling Collection and Processing Services for Non-Eligible Sources and Convenience Depots in the County of Peterborough and City of Kawartha Lakes be awarded to Halton Recycling Ltd. dba Emterra Environmental, upon successful negotiations of the terms of the agreement;

    That the terms of the agreement include providing depot blue box services to non-eligible sources at all operating landfill sites and residential blue box services at all non-eligible depots, and exclude providing curbside collection of non-eligible source blue box materials;

    That Council authorize the option to renew the contract, after the initial term for an additional four (4) one (1) year terms, based on annual budget approval, mutual agreement and successful completion of the initial term and each subsequent renewal;

    That subject to receipt of the required documents, the Acting Director of Public Works be authorized to execute the agreement with Halton Recycling Ltd. dba Emterra Environmental for depot post transition blue box services upon successful negotiation of the terms of agreement; and

    That the Consolidated fees Bylaw be updated in 2026 to include a fee for residential and commercial recycling brought to landfills.

Request for the Installation of a Three Way Stop at the Intersection of Parkside Drive and Brock Street, Lindsay
Note: A copy of the Petition with 39 signatures is available at the Clerk's Office for viewing
June Brand

Request for an Increased Frequency of Yard Waste Collection in the City of Kawartha Lakes
Note: This is an Electronic Petition with 173 signatures
Doug Whalen

Request for the Installation of Children Playing Signs and Speed Bumps on Golden Mile Road, Lindsay
Note: This is an Electronic Petition with 47 signatures
Megan Wetzel

Memorandum Regarding an Absence of a Councillor
Mayor Elmslie

  • That the Memorandum from Mayor Elmslie, regarding an Absence of a Councillor, be received.

16.

 
  • That the By-Laws shown in Section 16.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 16.1.1 to and including 16.1.11 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2024-219, Being a By-Law to Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Amend the Township of Eldon Zoning By-Law No. 94-14 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (2474798 Ontario Inc.)

By-Law to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan to Re-designate Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (75 Main Street, Bobcaygeon)

By-Law to Amend the Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-Law No. 16-78 to Rezone Land within the City Of Kawartha Lakes (75 Main Street, Bobcaygeon)

By-Law to Deem Part of a Plan of Subdivision, Previously Registered for Lands within Kawartha Lakes, Not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision in Accordance with the Planning Act PIN Number 63255-0365 (LT), Lots 2 and 3, Plan 109, Former Village of Omemee, Now City of Kawartha Lakes (8 Alma Street North, Omemee)

By-Law to Deem Part of a Plan of Subdivision, Previously Registered for Lands within Kawartha Lakes, Not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision in Accordance with the Planning Act PIN Number 63258-0356 (LT), Lot 22, Registrar’s Compiled Plan No. 540, Geographic Township of Emily, Now City of Kawartha Lakes (15 Trillium Court, Omemee)

By-Law to Designate 204 Ballyduff Road, Geographic Township of Manvers in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Designate 635 Drum Road, Geographic Township of Manvers in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2025-020, being a 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)

By-law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Rensink, M)

By-law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Taylor, K)

  • 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 18.3.1 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, June 24, 2025, namely Items 18.3.1 to and including 18.3.3.

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting, May 20, 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
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(d) Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(e) Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters Before Administrative Tribunals Affecting the Municipality or Local Board

18.3.2

 

Proposed Fleet and Transit Facility Temporary Rental
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
Rod Porter, Manager, Fleet and Transit Services

City Hall Security Planning, Verbal Report
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(a) The Security of the Property of the Municipality or Local Board
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
Jenn Johnson, Director, Community Services 

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting of June 24, 2025

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