The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

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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Mayor Elmslie called the Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor C. McDonald and Councillors R. Ashmore, D. Joyce, M. Perry, T. Richardson, E. Smeaton and P. Warren were in attendance in Council Chambers.

Councillor E. Yeo was in attendance electronically.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell, Directors L. Barrie, S. Beukeboom, C. Faber, B. Robinson, J. Rojas, C. Shanks, Fire Chief T. Jones, Paramedic Chief S. Johnston and Manager of Technical Services M. Farquhar were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

City Solicitor R. Carlson, Manager of Realty Services S. Dyer and Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing A. Sloan were also in attendance electronically.

​The Meeting was opened with the singing of 'O Canada'.

​The Mayor asked those in attendance to observe a Moment of Silent Reflection.

  • CR2024-098
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, March 19, 2024, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments:

    Additions:

    Item 6.1 being a deputation by Don Hughes regarding the ATV Pilot Program Summary

    Item 6.2 being a deputation by William Steffler regarding the ATV Pilot Program Summary

    Item 6.3 being a deputation by Peter Petrosoniak regarding the ATV Pilot Program Summary

    Item 6.4 being a deputation by Darryl James regarding the ATV Pilot Program Summary

    Deletions:

    Item 14.1.21 being a By-Law to Designate 91 William Street North in the Town of Lindsay in the City of Kawartha Lakes as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.1

 

Councillor Richardson:

  • The Manvers Figure Skating Club is hosting their annual Carnival on Sunday, March 24th at 2:00 p.m.
  • The Bethany United Church is hosting a Tea at Two on Wednesday March 27th at 2:00 p.m.  The event will feature a guest speaker from A Place Called Home.
  • The Janetville Community Centre will be hosting Yuk Yuks on Saturday, April 6th at 7:00 p.m.
  • The Fowlers Corners and District Lions Club is looking for Volunteers to assist with their Thursday Car Cruise Nights From May 16th to September 12th, information on the volunteer opportunity can be found on their Facebook Page.
  • Words of congratulations were extended to Rachael Flanagan, Pontypool Native and former Manvers Minor Hockey Player, as she has been named the assistant Coach of the Toronto Team in the new Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).
  • Words of congratulations were also extended to the Weldon Varsity Hockey Team for making history by winning Central Ontario Secondary School Association (COSSA) Hockey Championship and for continuing their efforts as they begin there Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletic Assocation (OFSAA) tournament.
  • Residents were encouraged to continue to support the local food banks in light of the upcoming Easter holiday.

Councillor Warren:

  • Women's Resources hosted a performance by Colin James at the FLATO Academy Theatre on Friday, March 8th. This was the annual event that is hosted in honour of International Women's Day.
  • The Bobcaygeon Curling Club hosted the Provincial Two Person Ontario Stick Championships from March 8th to March 10th.
  • Words of Congratulations were extended to Jon Thurston and Chrissy Molnar on their silver medal at the 2024 World Wheelchair Curling Championships in South Korea.

Councillor Smeaton:

  • Words of congratulations were extended to Community Care congratulated on the opening of their new location at 152 Angeline Street North in Lindsay.
  • The Kawartha Lakes Police Service hosted their evening of excellence on March 2nd; words of thanks were extended for their dedication to the community.
  • The Kawartha Concert Singers will be performing at the Cambridge Street United Church on Sunday, March 24th at 2:30 p.m.
  • Words of condolence were expressed at the loss of Susan Mitchell a former municipal employee.
  • Chamber of Commerce 2024 Awards of Excellence will be held on Saturday, April 20th; tickets are available at the Lindsay Chamber of Commerce.

Deputy Mayor McDonald:

  • Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service hosted a fundraiser at Boston Pizza in Lindsay on Thursday, March 14th in honour of BCC Kawarthas.
  • April is World Autism Awareness Month.
  • The Annual General Meeting of the Lindsay BIA will be held on March 21st at 6:00 p.m. at the Pie Eyed Monk.
  • Easter in the Park will be held at Victoria Park in Lindsay on March 24th.
  • Residents are encouraged to volunteer with the organization of the International Plowing Match that will be held in Lindsay from October 1st to October 5th.

Councillor Joyce:

  • In honour of the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th, the Kawartha Lakes Public Library will be hosting a special craft project in honour of the eclipse.
  • In honour of Earth Day, the Kawartha Lakes Public Library will be hosting a special herb garden craft.
  • Residents were encouraged to use the digital library services that are available through the Kawartha Lakes Public Library.

Councillor Ashmore:

  • Words of congratulations were extended to the Omemee Blooms Gardening Club in celebration of their 85th Anniversary.
  • Words of congratulations were extended to Jon Thurston and Chrissy Molnar on their participation at the 2024 World Wheelchair Curling Championships in South Korea.
  • The Grand Opening of Phase III of the Renovation at the Downeyville Hall will be held on April 3rd at 7:00 p.m.
  • A Public Information Meeting will be held at the Emily/Omemee Community Centre on March 19th at 7:00 p.m. on the Omemee Splash Pad/Beach Park.

Councillor Yeo:

  • The Norland United Church will be hosting a Muffin Drop-In on March 23rd and a Pancake Breakfast on March 30th.
  • Words of encouragement were extended to the FLATO Academy Theatre on the events that they have been hosting.

Mayor Elmslie:

  • Words of condolence were extended on the loss of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.  Flags at City Hall are being flown at half mast as an expression of condolence.

4.2

 

Special Council Meeting, February 15, 2024
Regular Council Meeting, February 20, 2024

  • CR2024-099
    Moved ByCouncillor Smeaton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the Minutes of the February 15, 2024 Special Council Meeting and of the Regular Council Meeting of February 20 2024, be received and adopted.

    Carried

ATV Pilot Program Summary
Relating to Item 9.3.34 on the Agenda
Don Hughes

Don Hughes spoke in opposition to the ATV Pilot Program.  He estimated that incidents relating to the ATV Pilot Program are greatly unreported. He recommended that the ATV Pilot Program be terminated.

  • CR2024-100
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the deputation of Don Hughes, regarding the ATV Pilot Program Summary, be received.

    Carried

ATV Pilot Program Summary
Relating to Item 9.3.34 on the Agenda
William Steffler

William Steffler spoke in opposition to the ATV Pilot Program.  He outlined concerns relating to the liability associated with the use of ATV's.  He encouraged Council to place the Active Transportation Master Plan and the Healthy Environment Plan as a priority over the ATV Pilot Program.

  • CR2024-101
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the deputation of William Steffler, regarding the ATV Pilot Program Summary, be received.

    Carried

ATV Pilot Program Summary
Relating to Item 9.3.34 on the Agenda
Peter Petrosoniak

Peter Petrosoniak spoke in opposition to the ATV Pilot Program. He recommended that the use of trails be focused on active transportation and also recommended that the Pilot Program be terminated.

  • CR2024-102
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the deputation of Peter Petrosoniak, regarding the ATV Pilot Program Summary, be received.

    Carried

ATV Pilot Program Summary
Relating to Item 9.3.34 on the Agenda
Darryl James

Darryl James spoke in opposition to the ATV Pilot Program. He identified concerns relating to liability and to the use of trails by an ATV Association with no fees being payable to the City.  He outlined that residents within Lindsay have expressed that they are not in favour of the Pilot Program and recommended that that the routes through Lindsay be terminated; with a comprehensive safety review of the remaining routes.

  • CR2024-103
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Smeaton

    That the deputation of Darryl James, regarding the ATV Pilot Program Summary, be received.

    Carried

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

Cheri Davidson, Manager of Communications, Marketing and Advertising, provided an overview of the Communications Strategy for 2024 to 2027.

  • CR2024-104
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

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

    Carried

Encroachments Associated with 106 Bond Street West, Fenelon Falls
(Relating to Item 9.3.18 on the Agenda)
David Tang

  • CR2024-105
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the correspondence from David Tang, regarding to Encroachments Associated with 106 Bond Street West, Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 5, 2024

  • CR2024-106
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Smeaton

    That the Minutes of the March 5, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 9.3.2, 9.3.8, 9.3.9, 9.3.11, 9.3.17, 9.3.18, 9.3.19, 9.3.33, 9.3.35 and 9.3.39, be adopted.

9.3.1

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

    Carried

9.3.2

 
  • CR2024-107
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That a Task Force be established consisting of four (4) members of Council to work with Staff to review and make recommendations on the City's Roads Programs and Council processes moving forward by the end of Q3, 2024.

    Carried
  • CR2024-108
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

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

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

    Carried

9.3.3

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

    Carried

9.3.4

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

    Carried

9.3.5

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

    Carried

9.3.6

 
  • 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 Lane, Bobcaygeon, be received.

    Carried

9.3.7

 
  • 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; and

    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.

    Carried

9.3.8

 
  • CR2024-109
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That Staff provide litter/waste signage, waste receptacles, weekly waste pick-up and enhanced seasonal communication for the public water access on Frank Hill Road, Township of Emily.

    Carried
  • CR2024-110
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

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

    Carried

9.3.9

 
  • CR2024-113
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That the deputation of David Webb, regarding the Budget Process, be received.

    Carried

9.3.10

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

    Carried

9.3.11

 
  • CR2024-111
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That high water bill request from Karen Haire and Gregory Kerry be referred to Staff for review and report back at the Regular Council Meeting of April 30, 2024.

    Carried
  • CR2024-112
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

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

    Carried

9.3.12

 
  • That the deputation of Stephen Major, regarding Parking Concerns on Kenrei Road, Lindsay, be received.

    Carried

9.3.13

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

    Carried

9.3.14

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

    Carried

9.3.15

 
  • That the deputation of Corey Crowder, regarding Report ENG2024-006, Drainage Near 149 Fenelon Drive, Cameron, be received.

    Carried

9.3.16

 
  • That the deputation of William Steffler, regarding the ATV Pilot Program, be received.

    Carried

9.3.17

 
  • CR2024-114
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

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

    Carried

9.3.18

 
  • CR2024-115
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Smeaton

    That Report RS2024-003 be referred to Staff for further review with the owner of 106 Bond Street West, Fenelon Falls, and report back by the end of June, 2024.

    Carried
  • CR2024-116
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Smeaton

    That Report RS2024-003, Request Direction for Encroachment Adjacent to 106 Bond Street West, Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

9.3.19

 
  • CR2024-117
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That Report RS2024-006, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 183 McCrackin Avenue, Carden, be deferred to the Regular Council Meeting of April 30, 2024.

    Carried
  • CR2024-118
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That resolution CR2024-117 be reconsidered.

    Carried
  • CR2024-119
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    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; and

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

    Carried

9.3.20

 
  • 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; and

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

    Carried

9.3.21

 
  • 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 any 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; and

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

    Carried

9.3.22

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

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

    Carried

9.3.23

 
  • 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; 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 Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law.

    Carried

9.3.24

 
  • 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; 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 Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law.

    Carried

9.3.25

 
  • 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; and

    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.

    Carried

9.3.26

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

    Carried

9.3.27

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

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

    Carried

9.3.28

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

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

    Carried

9.3.29

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

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

    Carried

9.3.30

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

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

    Carried

9.3.31

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

    Carried

9.3.32

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

    Carried

9.3.33

 
  • CR2024-120
    Moved ByCouncillor Joyce
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That procurement process for the curbside collection of source separated organics include:

    • Option A, being the curbside collection of source separated organics commence in Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Omemee and Fenelon Falls in 2025; and
    • Option B, being that curbside collection of source separated organics commence in Lindsay only in 2025; and

    That Staff Report back to Council regarding the associated costs.

    Carried
  • CR2024-121
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

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

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

    Carried

9.3.34

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Smeaton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That Report RD2024-001, ATV Pilot Program Summary, deferred to the Regular Council Meeting of April 30, 2024.

    Motion Failed
  • Moved ByCouncillor Smeaton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the ATV Pilot Project be continued for one year.

    Motion Failed
  • CR2022-122
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

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

    That Staff be directed to amend By-law 2019-077, being a By-Law to Regulate the Operation of ATVs and ORVs on Municipal Highways in the City of Kawartha Lakes, to include the road routes from the Pilot Program identified in Appendix B resulting from By-Law 2022-032 on a permanent basis.

    Carried

9.3.35

 
  • CR2024-123
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

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

    That Staff be directed to review the requirements for an additional drain on the walkway in Southview Estates and report back to Council by the end of Q2, 2024.

    Carried

9.3.36

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

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

    Carried

9.3.37

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

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

    Carried

9.3.38

 
  • 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 the Healthy Environment Plan be an initiative to be included in the Work Plan.

    Carried

9.3.39

 
  • CR2024-124
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

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

    Carried
  • CR2024-125
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

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

    Carried

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, March 6, 2024

  • CR2024-126
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That the Minutes of the March 6, 2024 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

    Carried

10.3.1

 
  • That Report PLAN2024-011, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 808 KL Road 121, Township of Fenelon, be received for information; and

    That Report PLAN2024-011, be referred back to staff for processing until review of the technical studies has been completed.

    Carried

10.3.2

 
  • That Report PLAN2024-012, Zoning By-law Amendment for 95 Lambs Lane, Fenelon - D06-2024-005, be received for information;

    That a Zoning By-law, respecting application D06-2024-005, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to report PLAN2024-012, be approved for adoption by Council; and

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

    Carried

10.3.3

 
  • That Report PLAN2024-013, Amend the Township of Verulam Zoning By-law 6-87 at 2647 KL Road 36, be received;

    That a Zoning By-law, respecting application D06-2024-003, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2024-013 be approved for adoption by Council; and

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

    Carried

10.3.4

 
  • That Report PLAN2024-014, Town of Lindsay Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision at 203, 207 and 213 Kawartha Lakes Road 36 (Highway 36), Town of Lindsay (D01-2024-001, D06-2024-001, D05-2024-001), be received for information; and

    That Report PLAN2024-014, be referred back to staff to address public and agency comments and for further review of the technical studies.

    Carried

10.3.5

 
  • That Report PLAN2024-015, 9 Farmingdale Lane (Bexley), Kawartha Lakes Official Plan Amendment [File No. D01-2024-002], be received for information; and

    That Report PLAN2024-015, be referred back to staff to address public and agency comments and for further review of the technical studies.

    Carried

The following items were requested to be extracted from the Consent Agenda:

  • Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 11.1 of the Agenda be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered, save and except for Items:

    Carried

11.1

 

2023 Annual Report on Council Remuneration and Expenses
Miranda Warren, General Clerk

  • CR2024-127

    That Report CORP2024-005, 2023 Annual Report on Council Remuneration and Expenses, be received.

    Carried

2024-020-CQ Head River Bridge Rehabilitation
Linda Lee, Buyer
Mike Farquhar, Manager, Technical Services

  • CR2024-128

    That Report PUR2024-006, 2024-020-CQ Head River Bridge Rehabilitation, be received;

    That Beton (2585284 Ontario Inc.) be selected for the award of Request for Quotation 2024-020-CQ Head River Bridge Rehabilitation for the tender price of $754,369.00 (not including HST);

    That DM Wills be awarded the Contract Administration for $132,110.00, not including HST;

    That the deficit of $717,230.00 be financed by: 1) the Insurance Proceeds from the at fault third party in the amount of $712,060.00 and 2) from the uncommitted portion of the Capital Contingency Reserve (1.32248) in the amount of $5,170.00;

    That subject to receipt of the required documents, the Director of Engineering and Corporate Assets be authorized to execute the agreement to award Request for Quotation 2024-020-CQ; and

    That the Engineering and Corporate Assets Department be authorized to issue a purchase order.

    Carried

2021-02-OQ Bulldozer and Operator for Cover and Compaction Single Source
Marielle van Engelen, Buyer

  • CR2024-129

    That Report PUR2024-008, 2021-02-OQ Bulldozer and Operator for Cover and Compaction Single Source, be received;

    That Council approve the single source award to extend the current contract with Youngs Excavating (1918293 Ontario Inc.) for the term of April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 at an estimated cost of $139,511.00, excluding applicable taxes, for the cover and compaction at the Eldon and Laxton Landfills;

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

    That the Department be authorized to issue a purchase order.

    Carried

2024-010-CQ Little Britain Arena Ice Pad Replacement
Ashley Wykes, Buyer
Ryan Smith, Supervisor – Capital and Special Projects

  • CR2024-130

    That Report PUR2024-009, 2024-010-CQ Little Britain Arena Ice Pad Replacement, be received;

    That Schilthuis Construction Inc., being the lowest compliant submission be awarded Request for Quotation 2024-010-CQ Little Britain Arena Ice Pad Replacement for $2,099,520.00 not including HST;

    That the additional financing required in the amount of $579,200.00 be taken from the uncommitted portion of the Capital Contingency Reserve (1.32248);

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

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

    Carried

Re-Allocation of Capital Project 950230121 Norland Ball Diamond Lights Funds
Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services

  • CR2024-131

    That Report CS2024-005, Re-Allocation of Capital Project 950230121 Norland Ball Diamond Lights Funds, be received; and

    That Council re-allocate the previously approved $100,000.00 for the Norland Ward Park Ball Diamond Lights from Capital Project 950230121 to assist the Volunteer Management Committee in the completion of the Norland Ward Park outdoor ice/rink recreation pad.

    Carried

2023 Annual Waterworks Summary Report
Julie Henry, Quality Management and Policy Coordinator

  • CR2024-132

    That Report 2024-002, 2023 Annual Waterworks Summary Report, be received in accordance with reporting requirements of Ontario Regulation 170/03 Schedule 22 and Section 11 under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, for the following municipal residential drinking water systems (DWS) owned by the City of Kawartha Lakes:

    • Birch Point Estates Drinking Water System
    • Bobcaygeon Drinking Water System
    • Canadiana Shores Drinking Water System
    • Fenelon Falls Drinking Water System
    • Janetville Drinking Water System
    • King’s Bay Drinking Water System
    • Kinmount Drinking Water System
    • Lindsay Drinking Water System
    • Manilla (Woods of Manilla) Drinking Water System
    • Manorview Drinking Water System
    • Mariposa Estates Drinking Water System
    • Norland Drinking Water System
    • Omemee Drinking Water System
    • Pinewood Drinking Water System
    • Pleasant Point Drinking Water System
    • Sonya Drinking Water System
    • Southview Estates Drinking Water System
    • Victoria Place Drinking Water System
    • Western Trent/Palmina Drinking Water System
    • Woodfield Drinking Water System
    • Woodville Drinking Water System
    Carried

Kawartha Lakes 2024-2027 Strategic Plan Public Consultation
Brenda Stonehouse, Manager, Strategy and Innovation

  • Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2024-2027 Plan be amended to include:

    • additional consultation with the public within the Action Plans section of Measurement and Reporting; and
    • annual reporting to Council within the Progress Indicators section of Measurement and Reporting.
    Motion Failed
  • CR2024-133
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That Report CAO2024-002, Kawartha Lakes 2024-2027 Strategic Plan Public Consultation, be received; and

    That the Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2024-2027 contained in Appendix A to Report CAO2024-002 be approved.

    Carried

Feral Cat Trap Neuter Return Manage Pilot Project and Kennel Services
Aaron Sloan, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing

  • CR2024-134
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That Report ML2024-002, Feral Cat Trap Neuter Return Manage Pilot Project and Kennel Services, be received;

    That Staff initiate a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to establish a new Kennel Services contract(s) that provide base level services, including but not limited to, temporary sheltering of stray dogs, temporary sheltering of stray domestic cats and a Feral Cat Trap Neuter Return Program, each as individual independent services; and

    That the Feral Cat Trap Neuter Return (TNR) and Domestic Stray Cat Pilot Project be temporarily suspended.

    Carried

Request to Purchase Road Allowance Adjacent to Part of Lot 32, Concession 9, Fenelon
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk, Realty Services

  • CR2024-135
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That Report RS2024-001, Request to Purchase Road Allowance Adjacent to Part of Lot 32, Concession 9, Fenelon, be received; and

    That Staff meet with James R. Webster’s to review Report RS2024-001.

    Carried

14.

 

The mover requested the consent of Council to read the by-laws by number only.

  • CR2024-136
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.24, save and except for Item 14.1.21, be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2021-072, being a By-Law to Regulate Animals in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Victoria Rail Trail Corridor)(Chapman, D)

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Victoria Rail Trail Corridor)(Kerr, S)

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Victoria Rail Trail Corridor)(Mellor, D)

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Victoria Rail Trail Corridor)(Pellow, C)

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

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

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

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

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

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited (Parking Enforcement)(Singh, R)

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

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

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

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

By-Law to Appoint an Area Weed Inspector for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Smallwood, M)

By-Law to Repeal By-Law 2023-158, being a By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2023-190, being a By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2023-096, being a By-Law to Stop Up and Close Part of the Road Allowance between Concession 1 and Concession 2 Lying Between King Street and Portage Road (Highway 48); Except Part 1 on Plan 57R-9719, in the Geographic Township of Eldon, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 2 on Plan 57R-11015, and to Authorize the Sale of the Land to the Abutting Owner (25 Queen Street, Bolsover)

By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2024-007, being a By-Law to Stop Up, and Close Part of the Road Allowance between Concession 1 and Concession 2 Lying Between King Street and Portage Road (Highway 48); Except Part 1 on Plan 57R-9719, in the Geographic Township of Eldon, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 1 on Plan 57R-11015, and to Authorize the Sale of the Land to the Abutting Owner (113 Bolsover Road, Bolsover)

By-Law to Stop Up, Close, and Sell Hun Street on Plan 100 (PIN: 63150-0228 (LT)), Blake Street on Plan 100 West of Ellice Street (PIN: 63150-0229 (LT)), and Part of South Street on Plan 100 Except Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 57R-4580 (Part of PIN: 63150-0212 (LT)), in the Geographic Village of Fenelon Falls, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Parts 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 on Plan 57R-11135 (80 Ellice Street, Fenelon Falls)

By-Law to Designate 91 William Street North in the Town of Lindsay in the City of Kawartha Lakes as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

By-Law to Authorize Entering into a Municipal Housing Facilities Agreement with Muskoka D & M Corporation (77 William Street North, Lindsay)

By-Law to Amend The Township of Fenelon Zoning By-Law 12-95, as amended, to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (95 Lamb's Lane)

By-Law to Amend The Township of Verulam Zoning By-Law 6-87, as amended, to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (2647 Kawartha Lakes Road 36)

  • CR2024-137
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Smeaton

    That the Closed Session agenda be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

  • CR2024-138
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    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 16.3 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, March 19, 2024, namely Items 16.3.1 to and including 16.3.9.

    Carried

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting of February 20, 2024
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(a)  The Security of the Property of the Municipality or Local Board
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land

Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(i)  A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(3.1)(1) The Meeting is held for the purpose of education or training the members
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(3.1)(2) At the Meeting, no member discuses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision-making of the Council

16.3.2

 

Proposed License Agreement and Permission to Construct - LaFarge Canada Inc.
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(k) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Municipality or Local Board
Sharri Dyer, Manager - Realty Services

16.3.3

 

Acquisition of Land Along Cameron Road
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or Local Board
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

Ontario Land Tribunal – OLT-23-000195 – Block 39, Concession 6, Plan 57M-789 – Skyline Real Estate Holding Inc. - Verbal Report
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

16.3.5

 

Public Appointments to the City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Information about Identifiable Individuals
Mark Jull, Supervisor, Policy Planning

16.3.6

 

Extending Public Appointments to the Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal matters about identifiable individuals
Mark Jull, Supervisor Policy Planning

16.3.7

 

City of Kawartha Lakes Records Replevin
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)((j) A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the Municipality or Local Board and has monetary value or potential monetary value

Angela Fornelli, Manager of Records and Archives

16.3.8

 

Collective Bargaining Mandate - Ontario Nurses Association
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(d) Labour relations or employee negotiations

Liana Patterson, Chief People Officer

Meeting Protocols and Security - Incidents of Racism and Harassment of Members of Council - 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
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor
Liana Patterson, Chief People Officer

Item 16.3.1, Confidential Closed Session Minutes

The Confidential Closed Session Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of February 20, 2024 were approved.

Item 16.3.2, Report RS2024-013

Staff provided an update regarding negotiations for a proposed License Agreement and Permission to Construct.  Council provided direction.

Item 16.3.3, Report RS2024-014

Council provided direction regarding the acquisition of land along Cameron Road, Cameron.

Item 16.3.4

Staff provided an update on Ontario Land Tribunal – OLT-23-000195 – Skyline Real Estate Holding Inc.

Item 16.3.5, Report PLAN2024-020

Item 16.3.6

Item 16.3.7

Item 16.3.8

Council provided direction on the Collective Bargaining Mandate for the Ontario Nurses Association.

Item 16.3.9

Staff provided an update on Meeting Protocols and Security and Incidents of Racism and Harassment of Members of Council.

  • CR2024-149
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That the following members of the public be appointed to the Environmental Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026:

    • Santosh Patel
    • Doug Paterson
    • Christine Zabados
    Carried
  • CR2024-150
    Moved ByCouncillor Joyce
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the appointment term for the following Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force Members be extended from December 31, 2023 to June 30, 2024:

    • Daryl Broadworth
    • John Bush
    • Arthur Hornibrook
    • Barbara MacPherson
    • Glenda Morris
    • Peter Petrosoniak
    • Greg Scott
    • John Speirs
    • Bill Steffler
    • Sajeev Sivayogarajah
    • Councillor Pat Warren
    Carried
  • CR2024-151
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That Staff be directed to prepare a Records Replevin Policy for Council review and adoption.

    Carried

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council of March 19, 2024

  • CR2024-152
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 19, 2024 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried
  • CR2024-153
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:20 p.m.

    Carried

    Read and adopted this 30th day of April, 2024.


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