The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

CC2023-030

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Open Session Commencing at 1:00 p.m.

Council Chambers

City Hall

26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8

Members:

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

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1.

Call to Order

Mayor Elmslie called the Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor T. Richardson and Councillors R. Ashmore, D. Joyce, C. McDonald, M. Perry, 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 S. Beukeboom, C. Faber, R. Holy, J. Rojas, C. Shanks, Fire Chief T. Jones, Paramedic Chief S. Johnston, Manager of Planning L. Barrie and Manager of Fleet R. Porter were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

City Solicitor R. Carlson, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing A. Sloan, Manager of Social Services J. Mitchell and Deputy Clerk J. Watts were in attendance electronically.

2.

Opening Ceremonies

2.1

O Canada

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

2.2

Moment of Silent Reflection

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

2.3

Adoption of Open Session Agenda

• CR2023-656
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That Section 10.02(ii) of By-Law 2020-001, being the By-law to Govern and Regulate the Proceedings of Council, be waived to permit the addition of Item 8.2 to the Agenda for today’s Meeting, being a deputation by Doug Hellawell regarding concerns about the increased dock licensing fees within the proposed amendments to the Consolidated Fees By-Law, Item 12.1.3 on the Agenda. 

  Carried
• CR2023-657
  Moved By Councillor McDonald
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, December 12, 2023, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments:

  Additions:

  Item 8.1 Being a Deputation by Doug Ford regarding a Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-Law Amendment - Vacant Land on Duke Street, relating to Item 11.3.1 on the Agenda

  Item 8.2 Being a Deputation by Doug Hellawell regarding concerns about the Increased Dock Licensing Fees within proposed the amendments to the Consolidated Fees By-Law, relating to Item 12.1.3 on the Agenda.

  Item 11.3.2 being the recommendation from the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of November 29, 2023 relating to Report PLAN2023-064.

  Carried

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.

Notices and Information by Members of Council and Staff

4.1

Council

Councillor McDonald:

• Words of thanks were expressed to all of the volunteers who work to better the community, especially during the Christmas season.
• Councillor McDonald thanked wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Councillor Warren:

• It has been a busy and enjoyable holiday season in Kawartha Lakes with many holiday events including the Mingle and Jingle in Bobcaygeon as well as the Festival of Trees at Kawartha Settlers Village.
• Christmas at Ken Reid has been a very successful event and thanks were extended to Kawartha Conservation for a wonderful event.
• A Christmas Tree Lighting as held in Kinmount on December 7th.
• The 75th Annual Bobcaygeon Santa Claus Parade was held on December 9th; words of thanks were extended to the Bobcaygeon Kinettes for organizing the Parade.

Deputy Mayor Richardson:

• A Santa Breakfast will be held at the Bethany United Church on December 16th.
• The Manvers Swans will be finishing up there Santa Breakfast Tour at the Santa Breakfast in Bethany on December 16th and they will be selling tickets for their Festive Tree and Wreath Raffle.
• A Paint Night will be held at the Janetville Community Centre on December 16th.
• The Fire Halls in Bethany and Janetville have been conducting a Food and Toy Drive for the local community.
• The Pontypool Fire Hall will be hosting a Santa Run on December 16th starting at 3:30 p.m.
• Residents were encouraged to continue to support local food banks as they make a difference for many families in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
• Deputy Mayor Richardson wished everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday season and a Happy New Year.

Councillor Joyce:

• An open house was held at the Woodville Medical Centre on November 30th to welcome a new nurse practitioner.  Residents in need of a primary health care provider are encouraged to contact the Woodville Medical Centre to inquire if they are taking new patients.
• The Woodville Santa Claus Parade will be held on December 16th.

Councillor Smeaton:

• Councillor Smeaton wished everyone happy holidays and encouraged residents to keep Women's Resources in mind as a cause to support as they complete their holiday shopping.
• Councillor Smeaton will be volunteering with the Salvation Army at Loblaws on December 13th.
• Thanks were extended to the local Filipino Community for extending an invitation to their recent holiday celebration at the Ramada.
• Words of thanks were extended to City Staff for hosting a Public Information Session relating to the King Street Reconstruction on December 6th.
• Birthday wishes were extended to John Hunter in light of his 80th birthday and to Margaret Lindsay in light of her 98th birthday.

Councillor Ashmore:

• Santa Day will be held at the Dunsford Community Centre on December 17th.
• Councillor Ashmore attended the Bobcaygeon Santa Claus Parade and participated in the International Plowing Match float.
• Residents were encouraged to support local families in need of additional support during the holiday season.
• Residents were thanked for attending the local Town Hall meetings that were hosted by Councillor Ashmore.
• Councillor Ashmore wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Councillor Perry:

• Santa Day in Fenelon Falls was held on November 25th and words of appreciation were extended to all of the volunteers who helped to coordinate the event.  It was a tremendous success.
• A food drive was held in Southview Estates in Cameron on December 9th and 550 kilograms of food were collected by the local community.
• Residents in need of a Christmas dinner were encouraged to attend the Community Christmas Dinner that will be held by the Fenelon Legion on December 25th; please contact the Fenelon Legion to reserve seating.
• Councillor Perry wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Councillor Yeo:

• The Coboconk Santa Claus Parade was held on December 3rd and it was extremely successful despite the winter weather.
• Councillor Yeo wished everyone a Merry Christmas and encouraged residents to support others whenever possible.

Mayor Elmslie:

• Mayor Elmslie wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and encouraged everyone to give generously of their time, to check-in on family and friends and to be kind to one another during the holiday season.

4.2

Staff

Chief Jones congratulated Volunteer Firefighter John Bailey on receiving his 60 Year Service Medal.

Chief Johnston congratulated Mark Oliver and Greg Murphy on receiving their 30 year Governor General Exemplary Service Medal 30 Year Service Bars.

Council recognized Richard Holy, Director of Development Services, as this is his last Regular Council Meeting before retirement.

5.

2023 Deputy Mayor Report

Deputy Mayor Richardson provided an overview of her tenure as Deputy Mayor for the 2023 calendar year.  The overview highlighted the projects that were undertaken, including the Did You Know Campaign.  Deputy Mayor Richardson expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve as Deputy Mayor for 2023 and thanked Council, Staff and her family for supporting her during the year.

6.

2024 Deputy Mayor Election

Presiding Officer - Cathie Ritchie, City Clerk

6.1

CC2023-030.6.1

Call for Nominations for Deputy Mayor

C. Ritchie called for nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor.

Nominated By Councillor Smeaton
Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

That Councillor McDonald be nominated as Deputy Mayor for the City of Kawartha Lakes until December 31, 2024.

Councillor Smeaton and Deputy Mayor Richardson spoke to the nomination. Councillor McDonald accepted the nomination and provided remarks.

C. Ritchie called for nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor a second time.

C. Richie called for nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor for a third and final time.

Nominations were closed.

 

6.2

CC2023-030.6.2

Appointment of Scrutineer (in the case of an election)

There was no requirement for the appointment of a scrutineer.

6.3

CC2023-030.6.3

Recess to Conduct Voting (in the case of an election)

There was no requirement for a recess to conduct voting.

6.4

CC2023-030.6.4

Return to Council Session

There was no requirement to reconvene to council session.

6.5

CC2023-030.6.5

2024 Deputy Mayor Election Results Declared

By acclamation, Councillor McDonald was declared Deputy Mayor for the City of Kawartha Lakes until December 31, 2024.

6.6

CC2023-030.6.6

Motion to Authorize the Destruction of the Ballots (in the case of an election)

There was no requirement for a motion to authorize the destruction of the ballots.

6.7

CC2023-030.6.7

Introductory Remarks from the 2024 Deputy Mayor-Elect

Deputy Mayor-Elect McDonald provided introductory remarks as Deputy Mayor Elect. He acknowledged the work that was completed by Deputy Mayor Richardson expressed words of thanks for being declared as the Deputy Mayor for the 2024 calendar year.

7.

Council Minutes

Regular Council Meeting, November 21, 2023
Special Council Meeting, November 28, 2023
Special Council Meeting, December 5, 2023

• CR2023-658
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the Minutes of the November 21, 2023 Regular Council Meeting, the November 28, 2023 Special Council Meeting and the December 5, 2023 Special Council Meeting, be received and adopted.

  Carried

8.

Deputations

8.1

CC2023-030.8.1

Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-Law Amendment - Vacant Land on Duke Street
(relating to PLAN2023-063, being Item 11.3.1 on the Agenda)
Doug Ford

Doug Ford provided concerns relating to the zoning by-law amendment for the vacant parcel of land on Duke Street in Bobcaygeon (Report PLAN2023-063).  He outlined that the original proposal was for a 15 unit townhouse complex and the proposal has been revised to include a 22 unit apartment complex.  Mr. Ford outlined his concerns relating to parking and relating to pedestrian traffic to and from Tommy Anderson Park.  Mr. Ford noted that pedestrian traffic to and from Tommy Anderson Park would cross his property and he asked how that could be mitigated.  Mr. Ford asked if the proposal could be updated to reflect the original plan for a 15 unit townhouse complex.

• CR2023-659
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the deputation of Doug Ford, regarding the Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-Law Amendment - Vacant Land on Duke Street, be received.

  Carried

8.2

CC2023-030.8.2

Concerns Regarding the Dock Licensing Fees
Doug Hellawell

Doug Hellawall spoke in objection to a proposed dock fee increase for docks within Thurstonia. Mr. Hellawell provided a history of dock usage within Thurstonia and outlined that he does not believe that the fee increase is justifiable.  Mr. Hellawell also noted that there are vacant dock spaces that have not been allocated to area residents and questioned the timing of that allocation.  Mr. Hellawell asked for the dock fee for docks within Thurstonia to remain at the 2023 rate of $150.00

• CR2023-660
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the deputation of Doug Hellawell, regarding Concerns Relating to Dock Licensing Fees, be received.

  Carried

9.

Correspondence

9.1

CC2023-030.9.1

Correspondence Regarding the Healthy Environment Plan for the City of Kawartha Lakes
IE Weldon Secondary School

• CR2023-661
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the correspondence from IE Weldon Secondary School, regarding the Healthy Environment Plan for the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

  Carried

10.

Presentations

11.

Planning Advisory Committee

11.1

Correspondence Regarding Planning Advisory Committee Recommendations

11.2

Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, November 29, 2023

• CR2023-662
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That the Minutes of the November 29, 2023 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 11.3 of the Agenda, save and except for Item 11.3.2, be adopted.

  Carried

11.3

Business Arising from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

11.3.1

PAC2023-075

• That Report PLAN2023-063, Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law Amendment Vacant Land on Duke Street, be received for information; and

  That Report PLAN2023-063, Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law Amendment Vacant Land on Duke Street, be referred back to staff to address public and agency comments and for further review of the technical studies.

  Carried

11.3.2

PAC2023-076

• CR2023-663
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report PLAN2023-064, City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan and Township of Verulam Zoning By-Law Amendments for Block 18, Peller Court, be received for information; and

  That Report PLAN2023-064, City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan and Township of Verulam Zoning By-Law Amendments for Block 18, Peller Court, be referred back to staff to address public and agency comments and for further review of the technical studies.

  Carried

11.3.3

PAC2023-077

• That Report PLAN2023-065, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Township of Emily By-law Amendment for Part of Lot 4, Concession 12 on Valley Road, be received for information; and

  That Report PLAN2023-065, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Township of Emily Zoning By-law Amendment for Part of Lot 4, Concession 12 on Valley Road, be referred back to Staff for processing until review of the technical studies has been completed.

  Carried

11.3.4

PAC2023-078

• That Report PLAN2023-066, Township of Emily Zoning By-law Amendment for 10 Northside Road, be received for information; and

  That Report PLAN2023-066, Township of Emily Zoning By-law Amendment for 10 Northside Road, be referred back to staff to address public and agency comments and for further review of the technical studies.

  Carried

11.3.5

PAC2023-079

• That Report ENG2023-026, 2023 Registered Subdivision Agreement Status Update, be received;

  That Staff be directed to continue to provide annual updates for continued communication, process improvement, and to support the development community.

  Carried

11.4

Items Extracted from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

12.

Consent Matters

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

Councillor Ashmore Items 12.1.1, 12.1.3 and 12.1.9

Councillor Warren Items 12.1.7 and 12.1.13

Councillor Perry Item 12.1.10

Deputy Mayor Richardson 12.1.12

Councillor Joyce Items 12.1.13 and 12.1.9

• Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 12.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 12..1.1, 12.1.3, 12.1.7, 12.1.9, 12.1.10, 12.1.12 and 12.1.13 be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

  Carried

12.1

Reports

12.1.1

CLK2023-005

Notice By-Law Update
Joel Watts, Deputy Clerk

• CR2023-672

  That Report CLK2023-005, Notice By-Law Update, be received;

  That modifications to the Notice By-Law to reflect the loss of printed Community Newspapers with sufficient circulation in the municipality, be approved;

  That the By-Law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to Report CLK2023-005, be brought forward for adoption; and

  That a by-law to repeal By-Law 2015-095, being A By-Law to Outline the Form, Manner and Timing of the Provision of Notices Required Under the Municipal Act, 2001, be brought forward for adoption.

  Carried

12.1.2

CLK2023-006

2024 Council, Committee of the Whole and Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule
Sarah O'Connell, Deputy Clerk, Council Services

• CR2023-664

  That Report CLK2023-006, 2024 Council, Committee of the Whole and Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule, be received; and

  That the Council, Committee of the Whole and Planning Advisory Committee Meeting schedule for 2024, as outlined in Appendix A to Report CLK2023-006, be approved.

  Carried

12.1.3

CORP2023-023

2024 Proposed Amendments to By-Law 2018-234, being the Consolidated Fees By-Law
Linda J. Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

• CR2023-673
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Dock Fee for Docks within Thurstonia remain at the 2023 rate of $150.00 for 2024.

  Carried
• CR2023-674
  Moved By Councillor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That Report CORP2023-023, 2024 Proposed Amendments to By-Law 2018-234 – Consolidated Fees By-law, be received;

  That the recommended fees and charges amendments provided in Appendix A to Report CORP2023-023, as amended, be approved; and

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

  Voters	For	Against	Absent	Conflict
  Mayor Elmslie	X
  Councillor Yeo		X
  Councillor Warren	X
  Deputy Mayor Richardson	X
  Councillor Ashmore		X
  Councillor Perry	X
  Councillor Smeaton	X
  Councillor McDonald	X
  Results	6	2	0	0

  Carried
• Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the motion regarding the Dock Fee for Docks within Thurstonia, be reconsidered.

  Motion Failed

12.1.4

PUR2023-034

2023-107-CP EA and Design for New Highway 7 Sewage Pumping Station and Force Main
Linda Lee, Buyer
Nafiur Rahman, Supervisor, Environmental Capital Project Management

• CR2023-665

  That Report PUR2023-034, 2023-107-CP EA and Design for New Highway 7 Sewage Pumping Station and Force Main, be received;

  That The Greer Galloway Group Inc. be awarded Request for Proposal 2023-107-CP EA and Design for New Highway 7 Sewage Pumping Station and Force Main for the amount of $203,741.00 (not including HST);

  That the deficit of $156,310.00 required to complete the project comes from the Sewage DC Reserve (3.24140);

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

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

  Carried

12.1.5

CS2023-007

Lindsay Legacy CHEST Fund 2024 Allocation
LeAnn Donnelly, Executive Assistant, Community Services

• CR2023-666

  That Report CS2023-007, Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund 2024 Allocation, be received;

  That total funding in the amount of $430,801.73 be provided for the projects as recommended by the Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee at its meeting of November 8, 2023, with the allocation to come from the Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Reserve (3.24310), as follows:

  A Place Called Home   $29,965.30

  Lindsay Little Theatre   $150,000.00

  Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes   $78,774.00

  Big Brothers Big Sisters Kawartha Lakes Haliburton   $5,087.00 

  Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives   $40,000.00

  Kawartha Lakes Concert Band   $35,000.00

  United Way   $91,975.43

  That the remaining amount of $56,269.24 of interest earned from September 30, 2022 to August 31, 2023 not recommended for funding in 2023 be carried over for disbursement in a future year.

  Carried

12.1.6

CS2023-008

Bobcaygeon Legacy CHEST Fund 2024 Allocation
LeAnn Donnelly, Executive Assistant, Community Services

• CR2023-667

  That Report CS2023-008, Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund 2024 Allocation, be received;

  That total funding in the amount of $58,733.46 be provided, with the allocation to come from the Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Reserve (3.24320), for the projects as recommended by the Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee at its November 14, 2023, as follows:

  Bobcaygeon Canada Day Committee  $8,849.56

  Bobcaygeon Music Council  $4,507.50

  Ontario Open Fiddle and Step  $3,510.37

  Bobcaygeon Skating Club  $1,224.00

  Electronic Vehicle Society Kawartha Lakes Chapter  $2,550.00

  Globus Theater  $10,080.00

  Bobcaygeon Minor Ball Sponsored by Kawartha Works  $5,000.00

  Bobcaygeon Lions Club for Bobcaygeon Soccer Association  $2,432.83

  Impact 32 – Beautify Our Bobcaygeon $13,079.20

  Bobcaygeon Curling Club  $7,500.00

  That $11,863.24 (10% of interest earned from September 30, 2022 to August 31, 2023) be retained in the principle of the Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Reserve (3.24320) for inflationary growth of the fund; and

  That the remaining $48,035.69 of available funds not allocated in 2024 be available for distribution in a future year.

  Carried

12.1.7

BP2023-002

Facility Use and Disposition
Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services

• CR2023-675
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That Report BP2023-002, Facility Use and Disposition, be received;

  That Council declare the municipally owned portion of the Boyd Museum facility and lands known as 21 Canal Street, Bobcaygeon, as surplus to municipal needs for the purpose of transferring ownership to the Sheila A. Boyd Foundation; and

  That staff prepare the required agreements with the Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce and the Manvers Historical Society for approval by Council for the use of the Bobcaygeon Service Centre and the Bethany Service Centre respectively by the appropriate parties.

  Carried

12.1.8

PR2023-008

MTO Owned Mitchell Lake Property
Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services

• CR2023-668

  That Report PR2023-008, MTO-Owned Mitchell Lake Property, be received; and

  That maintenance of this property by the City cease, and it be removed from the City’s municipal parks inventory listing.

  Carried

12.1.9

PR2023-009

Omemee Splash Pad Update
Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services

• CR2023-676
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That Report PR2023-009, Omemee Splash Pad Update, be received.

  Carried

12.1.10

CEM2023-002

Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board Dissolution
Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services

• CR2023-677
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report CEM2023-002, Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board Dissolution, be received and deferred for a report back by the end of Q1, 2024.

  Carried

12.1.11

BLDG2023-002

Reciprocal Building Services Agreement Renewal
Susanne Murchison, Chief Building Official

• CR2023-669

  That Report BLDG2023-002, Reciprocal Building Services Agreement Renewal, be received; and

  That the Agreement, substantially in the form as outlined in Appendix A to Report BLDG2023-002, be approved.

  Carried

12.1.12

HS2023-012

Access and Inclusion and Child Care Reserve Update
Janine Mitchell, Manager, Human Services

• CR2023-678
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That Report HS2023-012, Access and Inclusion and Child Care Reserve Update, be received;

  That the Child Care Reserve funds in the amount of $1,322,513.74, be directed to support the Access and Inclusion Directed Growth Plan for the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton; and

  That future annual operating budgets will include reserve financing to support the Access and Inclusion Directed Growth Plan Program.

  Carried

12.1.13

FL2023-002

Feasibility of Transition of Fleet to Electric Update
Rodney Porter, Manager of Fleet and Transit

• CR2023-679
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That Report FL2023-002, Feasibility of Transition of Fleet to Electric Update, be received.

  Carried

12.1.14

PLAN2023-067

Removal of Holding for Austin and Alana Westlake, Omemee
Richard Holy, Director of Development Services

• CR2023-670

  That Report PLAN2023-067, Removal of Holding for Austin and Alana Westlake, Omemee, be received;

  That the proposed zoning by-law amendment, substantially in the form attached as Appendix C to Report PLAN2023-067, be adopted by Council; and

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

  Carried

12.1.15

PLAN2023-068

Removal of Holding Provision, Landis, Alice, Willard and Doreen Martin
Mark LaHay, Planner II

• CR2023-671

  That Report PLAN2023-068, respecting Part of Lots 18 to 20, Concession 11, geographic Township of Ops, identified as 1082 Lilac Road, Landis Martin, Alice Martin, Willard Martin and Doreen Martin – D06-2022-027, be received;

  That the proposed zoning by-law amendment, substantially in the form attached as Appendix C to Report PLAN2023-068, be adopted by Council; and

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

  Carried

12.2

Items Extracted from Consent

13.

Petitions

14.

Other or New Business

15.

By-Laws

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

• CR2023-680
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That the By-Laws shown in Section 15.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 15.1.1 to and including 15.1.12, save and except Item 15.1.6, be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

15.1

By-Laws by Consent

15.1.1

By-Law 2023-205

By-Law to Levy Interim Taxes for 2024 in the City of Kawartha Lakes

15.1.2

By-Law 2023-206

By-Law to Authorize Borrowing from Time to Time to Meet Current Expenditures During the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2024 in the City of Kawartha Lakes

15.1.3

By-Law 2023-207

By-Law to Stop up, Close and Sell Part of Lane E on Plan 123, in the Geographic Township of Fenelon, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 57R-11097 (Part of PIN: 63275-0126 (LT)) (67 Rose Street)

15.1.4

By-Law 2023-208

By-Law to Authorize an Agreement Between the County of Haliburton and the City of Kawartha Lakes for the Delivery of Social and Housing Services

15.1.5

By-Law 2023-209

By-Law To Outline the Form, Manner and Timing of the Provision of Notices Required Under the Municipal Act, 2001

15.1.6

By-Law 2023-216

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2018-234, being a By-Law to Establish and Require Payment of Fees for Information, Services, Activities and Use of City Property in The City of Kawartha Lakes (known as the Consolidated Fees By-law)

• CR2023-681
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the By-Law to Amend By-law 2018-234, being the By-law to Establish and Require Payment of Fees for Information, Services, Activities and Use of the City Property in the City of Kawartha Lakes be read a first and second time;

  That the By-Law to Amend By-law 2018-234, being the By-law to Establish and Require Payment of Fees for Information, Services, Activities and Use of the City Property in the City of Kawartha Lakes be amended to include the following changes:

  That the Dock Fee for Docks within Thurstonia remain at the 2023 rate of $150.00 for 2024.; and

  That the By-Law to Amend By-law 2018-234, being the By-law to Establish and Require Payment of Fees for Information, Services, Activities and Use of the City Property in the City of Kawartha Lakes, as amended, be read a third and final time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

15.1.7

By-Law 2023-210

By-Law to Amend the Village of Omemee Zoning By-Law No. 1993-15 to Remove The Holding Symbol (H) From A Zone Category On Property Within The City of Kawartha Lakes (43 and 46 Deane Street North)

15.1.8

By-Law 2023-211

By-Law to Amend the Township of Ops Zoning By-Law 93-30 To Remove the Holding Symbol (H) From A Zone Category On Property Within the City of Kawartha Lakes (1082 Lilac Road)

15.1.9

By-Law 2023-212

By-Law to Provide for the Erection of Stop Signs at Various Intersections in the City of Kawartha Lakes 

15.1.10

By-Law 2023-213

By-Law to Provide for the Erection of Yield Signs in the City of Kawartha Lakes at Various T-Intersection in the Rural Subdivision Known as Victoria Place

15.1.11

By-Law 2023-214

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

15.1.12

By-Law 2023-215

By-Law Imposing Special Annual Drainage Rates Upon Land in Respect of Which Money is Borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act (Parrish)

15.2

By-Laws Extracted from Consent

16.

Notice of Motion

16.1

CC2023-030.16.1

Notice of Motion Regarding Snow Plowing in Thurstonia
Councillor Ashmore

• Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the Notice of Motion from Councillor Ashmore, regarding Snow Plowing in Thurstonia, Pleasant Point/Kennedy Bay, Sturgeon Point and Sturgeon North Shore, be received; and

  That Staff be instructed to bring forward a confidential closed session report to the Regular Council Meeting of January 30, 2024, inclusive of costs, detailing the decision to bring snow plow routes, formerly contracted to Fair Trucking, in house to be completed by Public Works

17.

Closed Session

17.1

Adoption of Closed Session Agenda

• CR2023-680
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That the Closed Session agenda be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

17.2

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest in Closed Session Items

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

17.3

Move Into Closed Session

• CR2023-681
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That Council convene into closed session at 3:10 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 s.25, in order to consider matters identified in Section 17.3 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, December 12, 2023, namely Items 17.3.1 to and including 17.3.6.

  Carried

17.3.1

CC2023-030.17.3.1

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting, October 24, 2023
Municipal Act, 2001(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality
Municipal Act, 2001(2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege
Municipal Act, 2001(2)(d) Labour relations or employee negotiations
Municipal Act, 2001(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

 

17.3.2

LGL2023-013

Ontario Land Tribunal - PL170374 - Binnie - Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 6, Gray Road
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

17.3.3

LGL2023-014

Ontario Land Tribunal – OLT-23-000815 – 27 Stub Road – King’s Bay Golf Club Limited
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before Administrative Tribunals, affecting the Municipality
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

17.3.4

LGL2023-015

Appeals to City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan 2012 (OLT-22-002091), Amendment 14 (Bobcageon Secondary Plan: OLT-22-002079), Comhold Investments Ltd. Site-Specific Appeals (OLT-22-002171) & Amendment 17 (Omemee Secondary Plan: OLT-22-002147) – Ontario Land Tribunal
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(e) Litigation or Potential litigation, including matters before Administrative Tribunals, affecting the Municipality
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

17.3.5

CC2023-030.17.3.4

Verbal Update - Paramedic Facility - Capital Project
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality
Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services

17.3.6

CC2023-030.17.3.5

Verbal Update and Debrief - City's Strategic Plan (2024-2027
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 discusses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision -making of the Council
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

18.

Matters from Closed Session

Item 17.3.1, Confidential Closed Session Minutes

The Confidential Closed Session Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of October 24, 2023 were approved.

Item 17.3.2,

The City Solicitor presented information to Council pertaining to an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal of the decision of the City by the owners of Part of Lots 7 & 8, Concession 6, Gray Road.

Item 17.3.3

The City Solicitor presented information to Council for its consideration pertaining to an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal of the nondecision of the City on an application by King’s Bay Golf Club Limited to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law affecting 27 Stub Road, and associated application for a plan of subdivision, to support a proposed redevelopment of a former golf course into 46 lots for single detached dwellings.  Council provided instruction to the City Solicitor.

Item 17.3.4

The City Solicitor provided information to Council respecting the appeals to the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan 2012, Amendments 14 (Bobcaygeon Secondary Plan) & 17 (Omemee Secondary Plan) thereto, and related site-specific appeals by Comhold Investments Ltd., being Ontario Land Tribunal Case Numbers OLT-22-00291, OLT-22-002079, OLT-22-002171 & OLT-22-002147.   

Item 17.3.5

Council received an update on a Capital Project involving a Paramedic Facility.

Item 17.3.6

Council received an update on the City’s Strategic Plan (2024-2027)

19.

Confirming By-Law

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council of December 12, 2023

• CR2023-689
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, December 12, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

20.

Adjournment

• CR2023-690
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the Council Meeting adjourn at 4:50 p.m.

  Carried

  Read and adopted this 30 day of January, 2024.