The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

CC2025-08
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 Dan Joyce
  • Councillor Mike Perry
  • Councillor Tracy Richardson
  • Councillor Pat Warren
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo
  • Councillor Mark Doble
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Mayor Elmslie called the Meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. Deputy Mayor C. McDonald and Councillors M. Doble, D. Joyce, M. Perry, T. Richardson, and P. Warren were in attendance in Councillor Chambers.

Councillor E. Yeo was in attendance electronically.

Councillor R. Ashmore was absent.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell, Directors L. Barrie, S. Beukeboom, C. Faber, J. Johnson,  J. Rojas, Acting Director O. Vigelius, City Solicitor R. Carlson, Fire Chief T. Jones, Deputy Paramedic Chief S. Lucas, Housing Manager M. Corley and Executive Assistant H. Russett were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

  • CR2025-233
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments:

    Addition

    Item 10.3 being a deputation by Betty Lowes and Kyle Butler, regarding the Green Eden Development, Omemee

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

The Meeting recessed at 11:01 for the Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation Shareholder Meeting.

Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation Shareholder Meeting
Judy Lightbound, Managing Director, Housing Services Corporation

The Meeting reconvened at 12:01 p.m. following the Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation Shareholder Meeting.

The Meeting recessed at 12:01 p.m.

Mayor Elmslie reconvened the Meeting 1:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor C. McDonald and Councillors R. Ashmore, M. Doble, D. Joyce, M. Perry, T. Richardson, and P. Warren were in attendance in Councillor 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, J. Johnson,  J. Rojas, Acting Director O. Vigelius, City Solicitor R. Carlson, Fire Chief T. Jones, Deputy Paramedic Chief S. Lucas and Manager of Customer Service B. Clarkson were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

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

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

8.1

 

Councillor Warren:

  • Condolences were expressed at the sudden passing of Frederick Reynolds; Mr. Reynolds helped shape the Village of Bobcaygeon with his many residential developments;
  • Residents are encouraged to attend the Hike for Hospice that will be held on August 10th in support of the Kinmount and District Health Foundation; and
  • Residents are encouraged to attend Midnight Madness which will be held in Bobcaygon on August 2nd.

Councillor Doble:

  • The Lindsay Milk Run Race was held on July 20th and it was the 47th annual race.  Words of appreciation were extended to all of the volunteers who contributed to the organization of the event;
  • A new education campaign has been initiated through the City's Jump In platform to promote sidewalk safety.  The Walk Your Wheels campaign will encourage residents to be mindful of pedestrian safety and walk bicycles, skateboards and scooters when using sidewalks. Sidewalks are for strolling and roads are for rolling; 
  • The third week in July is National Drowning Prevention Week and the Kawartha Lakes Police Service has offered the following safety reminders for when you are on the water, being always wear a life jacket, watch children closely, never drive a boat under the influence, check weather and water conditions and keep a phone close by in case of an emergency; and
  • residents were reminded of safety etiquette when enjoying one of the many local golf courses.

Councillor McDonald:

  • The Lindsay Milk Run and Classics on Kent were held in downtown Lindsay on July 20th.  Words of appreciation were extended to everyone who contributed to the organization of those events.

Councillor Joyce:

  • The Great Cycle Challenge fundraising campaign is underway in support of the Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids). People can set their own personal riding goal and can challenge themselves to pedal throughout August to fight kids cancer. A local City of Kawartha Lakes resident is an ambassador for the fundraising campaign and words of encouragement were shared for that ambassador; and
  • The Summer Reading Club is underway at the Kawartha Lakes Public Library and residents were encouraged to participate in the summer programming that is being offered at branches throughout Kawartha Lakes.

Councillor Richardson:

  • Words appreciation were extended to Staff for hosting the recent Round Up Day in Manvers.  It was a great opportunity to divert items from the local landfill;
  • The Bethany Athletic Society will be hosting their sixth annual Gears Guts and Mud Event on July 26th. The event will include a variety of outdoor activities;
  • The We Are the Ross fundraising capital campaign is underway and residents were encouraged to support the Ross Memorial Hospital to through a contribution to their fundraising efforts; and
  • Residents were encouraged to walk their wheels when using local sidewalks.

Councillor Ashmore:

  • Residents were reminded that road reconstruction is underway on Ski Hill Road and on Peace Road;
  • Words of condolence were shared on the passing of Frederick Reynolds;
  • The Enbridge Gas Expansion Project in Bobcaygeon is underway and it is anticipated that some users may gain access to the services this fall;
  • A documentary project is underway to highlight the Village of Omemee. The project will be funded by local businesses and community members; 
  • The grand opening of the 4th phase of the renovation at the Downeyville Hall will be held on July 24th; residents were encouraged to attend the grand opening to celebrate the completion of the new gathering room; and
  • The Downeyville Jamboree will be held on August 3rd and residents were encouraged to attend the event.

Mayor Elmslie:

  • Residents were encouraged to attend the antique car show that will be held in Fenelon Falls on the August long weekend;
  • The Fenelon Fair was held from July 18th to July 20th; and
  • Residents were encouraged to visit the Grove Theatre and Globus Theatre throughout the summer season.

Councillor Yeo:

  • Residents were advised that a large project is being undertaken in Ward 1 by the Department of National Defence and residents are able to comment on the project through the Department of National Defence website; and
  • A large solar project is being considered within Ward 1 and information on that project will be coming forward to Council for consideration.

8.2

 

Director of Community Services:

  • The City of Kawartha Lakes received an award at the conference gala and awards ceremony that was held by the Association of Municipal Service Delivery Officials. The Customer Experience Strategy and the Corporate Customer Service Standards were recognized for their innovation, collaboration and impact. This recognition is a testament to the Customer Service Team and the team lead, Brandon Clarkson, Manager of Customer Service.

City Solicitor:

  • Stephen Dimanno, Manager of Provincial Offences, has won two awards from the Municipal Court Managers Association.  These are peer nominated recognitions which celebrate outstanding dedication, leadership and collaboration within the provincial offences community throughout Ontario. Manager Dimanno received the 2025 Dedication Award and the 2025 Leadership Award.

Regular Council Meeting, June 24, 2025

  • CR2025-234
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 24, 2025, be received and adopted.

    Carried

Funding Request for an Archives Project at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Lindsay
Lorna Green
Ian McKechnie

Lorna Green provided an overview of a request for financial support from St. Paul's Anglican Church for their ongoing archival project. She outlined that the St. Paul's Anglican Church received grant funding in 2023 that allowed them to organize their records. That grant funding concluded in April of 2025 and additional funding, in the amount of $24,000.00, is required to facilitate the final phase of the archival project, being the full description and digitization of the records within the archive to increase public access to the information. 

  • CR2025-235
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Doble

    That the deputation of Lorna Green, regarding a Funding Request for an Archives Project at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Lindsay, be received; and

    That the funding request from St. Paul's Anglican Church in the amount of $24,000.00 be forwarded to Staff for consideration as part of the 2026 Budget.

    Carried

Request for Support Funding Mechanisms for a Clinic at the Summit Wellness Centre
Candace Chartier
Chris Albion

Councillor Yeo declared a pecuniary interest relating to Item 10.2 as Candace Chartier is his sibling.  Councillor Yeo left the Meeting at 1:33 p.m. by turning off his camera, due to his electronic attendance.

Candace Chartier, of Safe Haven Healthcare, and Chris Albion, of Helping Hands Healthcare, highlighted the need for healthcare providers within the community and provided an overview of a proposed clinic at the future Summit Wellness Centre. They outlined that their proposed clinic would offer hybrid service to residents in need of health care. They noted that the proposed clinic is not eligible for grant funding and as a result they are seeking financial support in the amount of $100,000.00.

Councillor returned to the Meeting through his electronic attendance at 1:59 p.m. 

  • CR2025-236
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That the deputation of Candace Chartier and Chris Albion, regarding a Request for Support Funding Mechanisms for a Clinic at the Summit Wellness Centre, be received; and

    That the funding request for a clinic a the Summit Wellness Centre, in the amount of $100,000.00, be forwarded to Staff for review and report back by the end of Q3, 2025.

    Carried

Green Eden Development, Omemee
Betty Lowes
Kyle Butler

Betty Lowes provided an overview of the proposed Green Eden Development in Omemee and the studies that have been completed relating to the water services that are required for the site. She outlined that the development is intended to contain rental units for seniors and they have reviewed the demographics of the area to confirm that the development will fulfill a need within the Community. She asked Council to consider extending the water agreement for the development for six months to allow additional time for the development to be considered.

  • CR2025-237
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the deputation of Betty Lowes, regarding the Green Eden Development, Omemee, be received; and

    That the request to extend the existing water agreement for Green Eden Development, Omemee, be referred to Staff for review and report back by the end of Q3, 2025.

    Carried

Concerns Regarding the Maintenance of Raby Street, Fenelon Falls
David Speller

  • CR2025-238
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That the correspondence from David Speller, regarding Concerns about the Maintenance of Raby Street, Fenelon Falls, be received and referred to Staff for review and report back by the end of Q4, 2025.

    Carried

Council Resolution Concerning Bill 5
Warren Dunlop, President, North Pigeon Lake Association

  • CR2025-239
    Moved ByCouncillor Doble
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the correspondence from Warren Dunlop, of the North Pigeon Lake Association, regarding a Council Resolution Concerning Bill 5, be received.

    Carried

2024 Audited Financial Statements for the City of Kawartha Lakes
Sara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate Services

Council received an overview of the 2024 audited financial statements for the City of Kawartha Lakes.  The overview included detail on the 2024 final year end results, the 2024 general obligatory reserve fund balances, the 2024 long term debt balances and 2024 financial indicators.

  • CR2025-240
    Moved ByCouncillor Joyce
    Seconded ByCouncillor Doble

    That the presentation by Sara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate Services, regarding the 2024 Audited Financial Statements for the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

    Carried

2024 Audited Financial Statements
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer

  • CR2025-241
    Moved ByCouncillor Joyce
    Seconded ByCouncillor Doble

    That Report CORP2025-021, 2024 Audited Financial Statements, be received; and

    That the 2024 Audited Financial Statements, attached in Appendix A to Report CORP2025-021, be approved.

    Carried

Fenelon Falls Downtown Revitalization Plan 2.0
Lynn Manning, Chair, Discover Downtown Fenelon Falls
Shelby Richardson, Project Coordinator, Discover Downtown Fenelon Falls

Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer, introduced the Fenelon Falls Downtown Revitalization Plan 2.0. noting that it was initiated by Discover Downtown and members of the community and reflects local priorities and community momentum within Fenelon Falls.  It was noted that there are four key goals within the Action Plan, being enable growth through infrastructure development, expand and build business diversity, improve pride of place and placemaking.  Lynn Manning and Shelby Richardson, of Discover Downtown, provided an overview of the public consultation that was completed to inform the Plan, the accomplishments that have been achieved, and the vision for future projects.

  • CR2025-242
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the presentation by Lynn Manning and Shelby Richardson, of Discover Downtown Fenelon Falls, regarding the Fenelon Falls Downtown Revitalization Plan 2.0, be received.

    Carried

Discover Downtown Fenelon Falls Action Plan
Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer - Community

  • CR2025-243
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That Report ED2025-018, Discover Downtown Fenelon Falls Action Plan, be received;

    That members of the Discover Downtown Fenelon Falls Committee, a sub-committee of Fenelon Forward, be recognized for the exemplary community engagement in developing this action plan; and

    That Staff report back to Council by end of Q3 2025 with a summary and analysis of projects that fall within Municipal responsibility and their associated proposed timelines.

    Carried

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, July 9, 2025

  • CR2025-244
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the Minutes of the July 9, 2025 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 13.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

    Carried

13.3.1

 
  • That Report PLAN2025-037, Application to Amend the Township of Somerville Zoning By-law 78-45 at 87 Burke Road, Burnt River - Platt and Scherz be received for information.

    Carried

13.3.2

 
  • That Report PLAN2025-042, Application to Amend the Township of Ops Zoning By-law 93-30 at 155 Monarch Road, Lindsay - Redmond, be received for information;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2025-008, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2025-042, 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.

    Carried

13.3.3

 
  • That the deputation of Michelle Duong, of D.M. Wills, regarding Report PLAN2025-041, be received.

    Carried

13.3.4

 
  • That Report PLAN2025-041, Applications to Amend the Kawartha Lakes Official Plan and Township of Emily Zoning By-Law 1996-30 at 54 Loop Line, Omemee - Maridean Acres Inc. (c/o Wellman) be received;

    That an Official Plan Amendment respecting application D01-2024-010, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2051-041, be approved and adopted by Council;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2024-025, substantially in the form attached as Appendix E to Report PLAN2025-041, 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.

    Carried

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

Councillor Warren Item 14.1.2
Councillor Joyce Item 14.1.3 and 14.1.10
Deputy Mayor McDonald Item 14.1.5

  • Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Doble

    That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered, save and except for Items 14.1.2, 14.1.3, 14.1.5 and 14.1.10.

    Carried

14.1

 

Proposed Stop Up and Close of a Portion of Eldon Station Road
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

  • CR2025-245

    That Report RS2025-029, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance known as Eldon Station Road, be received;

    That the subject property, being a portion of road allowance known as Eldon Station Road and legally described as Part of the Road Allowance Between Lots 20 and 21, Concession 6, Eldon; Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 3 on 57R-11266 (being part of PIN: 63167-0052 (LT)), be declared surplus to municipal needs;

    That the sale of the portion of road allowance to the adjacent landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and conditional upon the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale;

    That the subject land be conveyed for nominal consideration in accordance with Section 66 of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in exchange for the City acquiring a portion of the forced section of Eldon Station Road which is located on the purchaser’s property;

    That the City pay for all costs associated with the transaction;

    That the corresponding by-law (with any amendments necessary) attached as Appendix F to stop up, close, and convey the said portion of road allowance be passed;

    That the corresponding by-law (with any amendments necessary) attached as Appendix G to authorize the acquisition of the travelled portion of Eldon Station Road be passed; and

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

    Carried

Update on Surplus Declaration and Sale of Road Allowance Adjacent to 100 and 114 Front Street East and 27 Anne Street, Bobcaygeon
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk - Realty Services

  • CR2025-255
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Doble

    That Report RS2025-030, Update on Status of Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 100 and 114 Front Street East and 27 Anne Street, Bobcaygeon, be received; and

    That Staff obtain an appraisal for the subject property, being a portion of road allowance adjacent to 100 and 114 Front Street East and 27 Anne Street, and legally described as Prince Street on Plan 70 between Main Street and Front Street; Kawartha Lakes, Part of PIN: 63130-0284 (LT), and report back to Council with the results of that appraisal by the end of Q4, 2025.

    Carried

Request for Extension of Specified Fleet Procurement Contracts
Marielle van Engelen, Buyer

  • CR2025-256
    Moved ByCouncillor Joyce
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That Report PUR2025-005, Request for Extension of Specific Fleet Procurement Contracts, be received;

    That the extension of the Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Limited contract for the Supply and Delivery of Several Single and Tandem Axle Plow Trucks for two (2) additional years be approved;

    That the extension of the Blue Mountain Chrysler Ltd. contract for the Supply and Delivery of Medium Duty Pick Up Trucks for two (2) additional years be approved;

    That the extension of the Blue Mountain Chrysler Ltd. contract for the Supply of Various Pickup Trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles for two (2) additional years be approved; and

    That the Acting Director of Public Works be authorized to execute amending agreements for the extensions for each of the contracts.

    Carried

2025-014-CP Central Roads Operation Depot Environmental Assessment
Linda Lee, Buyer
Joseph Kelly, Traffic Management Supervisor

  • CR2025-246

    That Report PUR2025-006, 2025-014-CP Central Roads Operations Depot EA, be received;

    That AECOM Canada Architects Ltd. be selected for the award of the Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-014-CP Central Roads Operations Depot EA as the highest scoring Proponent;

    That the budget for special project 921220701 (Central Roads Operations Depot EA) be increased to $365,000.00 with financing revised to 66% by the Development Charges Reserve - Roads (3.24140) for $240,900.00 and 34% by the Special Projects Reserve for $124,100.00;

    That the budget increase of $195,000.00 for special project 921220701 (Central Roads Operation Depot EA) be financed by $206,900.00 from the Development Charges Reserve - Roads (3.24140) and the return of $11,900.00 to the Special Projects Reserve (1.32296) as per Table 2 in the report.

    That the expiry of special project 921220701 (Central Roads Operations Depot EA) be extended to December 31, 2026;

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

    That the Supervisor of Procurement be authorized to issue the purchase order.

    Carried

Deputy Mayor's Customer Service Initiative
Brandon Clarkson, Manager, Customer Service

  • CR2025-257
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That Report CS2025-008, Deputy Mayor’s Customer Service Initiative, be received.

    Carried

CP2021-011 Legacy Community Hydro Electric Systems Transfers (CHEST) Fund Grant Policy
LeAnn Donnelly, Executive Assistant, Community Services

  • CR2025-247

    That Report CS2025-009, CP2021-011 Legacy Community Hydro Electric Systems Transfers (C.H.E.S.T.) Fund Grant Policy and Application, be received; and

    That the revisions to CP2021-011 entitled Legacy Community Hydro Electric Systems Transfers (C.H.E.S.T.) Fund Grant Policy and Application, appended to Report CS2025-009, be adopted and the policy renumbered, replacing all predecessor versions.

    Carried

Removal of Holding (H) Symbol for King's Wharf Subdivision Lots 2, 3, 6, 7, 17 and 21, Blocks 22, 23 and 24, Plan 57M-808
Nicolas Smith, Planner II

  • CR2025-248

    That Report PLAN2025-038, Removal of Holding (H) Symbol for King’s Wharf Subdivision Lots 2, 3, 6, 7, 17, and 21, Blocks 22, 23, and 24, Plan 57M-808, be received;

    That the proposed zoning by-law amendment, substantially in the form attached as Appendix ‘B’ to Report PLAN2025-038, be adopted by Council; and

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

    Carried

Condominium Description Exemption Application for 2000 Lindsay Street North, Lindsay - Fernbrook Homes, Hygge Towns Subdivision
Nicolas Smith, Planner II

  • CR2025-249

    That Report PLAN2025-039, Condominium Description Exemption Application for 2000 Lindsay Street North, Lindsay – Fernbrook Homes, Hygge Towns Subdivision be received for information;

    That Condominium Description Exemption Application for 2000 Lindsay Street North, Lindsay – Fernbrook Homes, Hygge Towns Subdivision, be approved by Council on the basis that a Subdivision Agreement has been registered on title; and

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

    Carried

Tribute (Lindsay 1) Limited Lindsay Heights Phase 1 - Exemption from Part Lot Control Provisions of the Planning Act at Blocks 187 and 190, Lots 81, 89, 90, 92, 93 and 94, Plan 57M-816
Nicolas Smith, Planner II

  • CR2025-250

    That Report PLAN2025-040, Exemption from Part Lot Control by Tribute (Lindsay 1) Limited ‘Lindsay Heights Phase 1’, former Town of Lindsay, be received;

    That the Part Lot Control By-law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix C to Report PLAN2025-040, 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.

    Carried

Records Transfer Agreement with the Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough (HKNP) Health Unit
Susanne Murchison, Chief Building Official

  • CR2025-258
    Moved ByCouncillor Joyce
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That Report BLDG2025-002, Records Transfer Agreement with Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit, be received;

    That the Records Transfer Agreement, substantially in the form as outlined in Appendix A to Report BLDG2025-002, be approved; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute this Agreement.

    Carried

Development Charges Task Force Terms of Reference Update
Lisa Peimann, Executive Assistant, Engineering and Corporate Assets

  • CR2025-251

    That Report CA2025-002, Development Charges Task Force Terms of Reference Update, be received; and

    That the terms of reference for the Development Charges Task Force be replaced and updated by those contained in Appendix A to Report CA2025-002.

    Carried

Revisions to Design Capital Projects for Kent Street and Victoria Avenue, Lindsay
Dr. Adam Found, Manager, Capital Assets

  • CR2025-252

    That Report CA2025-003, Revisions to Design Capital Projects for Kent Street and Victoria Avenue, be received;

    That the scope of capital project 983250202 (Kent St. - Victoria Ave. to Jane St.) be expanded to include environmental assessment and a limit extension to Angeline Street, with the project being renamed as Kent St. - Victoria Ave. to Angeline St.;

    That the scope of capital project 983250201 (Victoria Ave. - Kent St. to Peel St.) be expanded to include environmental assessment;

    That the budget for capital project 983250202 (Kent St. - Victoria Ave. to Jane St.) be increased by $400,000.00, with that increase financed as follows: (i) $10,000.00 by the Canada Community Building Fund and (ii) $390,000.00 by the Roads Account of the Development Charges Reserve;

    That the budget for capital project 983250201 (Victoria Ave. - Kent St. to Peel St.) be decreased by $20,000.00, with that decrease financed as follows: (i) $2,000.00 by the Asset Management Reserve, (ii) ($10,000.00) by the Canada Community Building Fund, and (iii) ($12,000.00) by the Roads Account of the Development Charges Reserve;

    That the budget for capital project 998240402 (Kent St. Mains - Victoria Ave. to Angeline St.) be increased by $80,000.00, with that increase financed as follows: (i) $47,200.00 by the Water Reserve, (ii) $26,660.00 by the Sewage Reserve, and (iii) $6,140.00 by the Wastewater Collection Account of the Development Charges Reserve;

    That the budget for capital project 998250407 (Victoria Ave. Sewer - Kent St. to Peel St.) be increased by $20,000.00, with that increase financed as follows: (i) $11,800.00 by the Sewage Reserve and (iii) $8,200.00 by the Wastewater Collection Account of the Development Charges Reserve; and

    That the expiry for each of the aforementioned projects be extended to December 31, 2028.

    Carried

Policy Review Update
Sarah O'Connell, Deputy Clerk

  • CR2025-253

    That Report CLK2025-005, 2025 Council Policy Review – Update, be received; and

    That Staff be directed to proceed with the 2025 Policy Review, as outlined within Appendix B to Report CLK2025-005.

    Carried

Terms of Reference for the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Detachment Board
Sarah O'Connell, Deputy Clerk

  • CR2025-254

    That Report CLK2025-006, Terms of Reference for the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board, be received; and

    That the Terms of Reference for the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board, as attached as Appendix A to Report CLK2025-006, be approved.

    Carried

Memorandum Regarding a Nomination to the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee
Mayor Elmslie

  • CR2025-259
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the Memorandum from Mayor Elmslie regarding, Nomination to Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee, be received;

    That Planning Officer - Environmental Policy, Jenna Stephens to serve as the Kawartha-Haliburton be nominated as the municipal representative for the City of Kawartha Lakes on the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee; and

    That Staff complete and submit the nomination paperwork as required.

    Carried

Memorandum Regarding the Relocation or Removal of an 80km/hr Speed Posting Sign on Helen Street (Highway 121) at Highway 35, Fenelon Falls
Councillor Perry

  • CR2025-260
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding the Relocation or Removal of an 80 km/hr Speed Posting Sign on Helen Street (Highway 121) at Highway 35, be received and referred to Staff for review and report back by the end of Q4, 2025.

    Carried

Memorandum Regarding Intersection Illumination at Glenarm Road and Birch Point Road
Councillor Perry

  • CR2025-261
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding Intersection Illumination – Corner of Glenarm Road and Birch Point Road be received; and

    That Staff be directed to provide illumination at the intersection of Glenarm and Birch Point Roads.

    Carried

Memorandum Regarding Support for Supply Management in Kawartha Lakes
Councillor Ashmore

  • CR2025-262
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Doble

    That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding Support for Supply Management in Kawartha Lakes, be received; and

    That the City of Kawartha Lakes endorse the defense of Supply Management, the protection of its dairy, poultry industry and processors and related businesses in Kawartha Lakes; and

    That this resolution of support be forwarded to MP Jamie Schmale and the Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney.

    Carried

17.

 

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

  • CR2025-263
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That the By-Laws shown in Section 17.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 17.1.1 to and including 17.1.12 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried

By-Law to Amend Specific By-Laws which Appointed Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for Limited Purposes for the City of Kawartha Lakes

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

By-Law to Stop Up and Close a Portion of Road Allowance Legally Described as Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 20 and 21, Concession 6, Eldon, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 3 on Plan 57R-11266 and to Authorize the Conveyance of the Land to the Abutting Owner (Eldon Station Road)

By-Law to Authorize the Acquisition of Land Legally Described as Part of the North Half of Lot 20, Concession 6, Eldon, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 1 on Plan 57R-11266 (Eldon Station Road)

By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 647 of the Former Township of Manvers, which Stopped Up, Closed, and Authorized the Sale of that Part of Scott Street, West of Amelia Street, in the Village of Pontypool in the Geographic Township of Manvers, and to Authorize the Sale of the Land to New Purchasers (5 Amelia Street and 7 Thomas Street, Pontypool)

By-Law to Establish Part of Lot 11, Concession 19, Harvey, Part 9 on Plan 57R-5632; Kawartha Lakes (Part of PIN: 63137-0134 (LT)) as Public Highway (MacGregor Drive)

By-Law to Establish Part of Lot 11, Concession 19, Harvey, Part 13 on Plan 57R-4696; Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 63137-0135 (LT)) as Public Highway (MacGregor Drive)

By-Law to Amend the Township of Ops Zoning By-Law No. 93-30 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (155 Monarch Road)

By-Law to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan to Re-designate Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (54 Loop Line)

By-Law to Amend the Township of Emily Zoning By-Law No. 1996-30 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (54 Loop Line)

By-Law to Amend the Township of Emily Zoning By-Law 1996-30 to Remove the Holding Symbol (H) from a Zone Category on Property within The City of Kawartha Lakes (King's Wharf Subdivision)

By-Law to Temporarily Suspend the Application of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act for Certain Properties within Kawartha Lakes PIN # 63204-1428 (LT), 63204-1431 (LT), 63204-1322 (LT), 63204-1330 (LT), 63204-1331 (LT), 63204-1333 (LT), 63204-1334 (LT), and 63204-1335 (LT) (Tribute (Lindsay 1) Limited Lindsay Heights Phase 1)

  • CR2025-264
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the Closed Session agenda be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

  • CR2025-265
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That Council convene into closed session at 3:41 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 s.25, in order to consider matters identified in Section 19.3 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, namely Items 19.3.1 to and including 19.3.3.

    Carried

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting of June 24, 2025
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 Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board

19.3.2

 

Medical Professional Lease
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239 (2)(k) A Position of Instruction to be Applied to any Negotiations Carried on or to be Carried on by or on Behalf of the Municipality or Local Board
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

19.3.3

 

Service Provider Agreement for Victoria Manor, Long-Term Care Home (LTCH)
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees
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

Cheryl Faber, Director, Human Services

Item 19.3.1

The Confidential Closed Session Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of June 24, 2025 were approved.

Item 19.3.2

Council provided direction to Staff with regard to an existing lease between the City and a medical professional.

Item 19.3.3

Council provided instruction to Staff for the execution of an updated Service Provider Agreement with Sienna Senior Living Management LP, for Victoria Manor Long-Term Care Home.

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting of July 22, 2025

  • CR2025-271
    Moved ByCouncillor Joyce
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, July 22, 2025 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried
  • CR2025-272
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the Council Meeting adjourn at 4:32 p.m.

    Carried

    Read and adopted this 26th day of August, 2025.


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