The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

CC2023-020

Tuesday, September 26, 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, C. McDonald, M. Perry, E. Smeaton, P. Warren and E. Yeo were in attendance.

Councillor D. Joyce was in attendance electronically.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell Directors S. Beukeboom, R. Holy, B. Robinson, J. Rojas and Paramedic Chief S. Johnston were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

Director C. Faber, City Solicitor R. Carlson, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning E. Turner and Manager of Realty Services S. Dyer were in attendance electronically.

2.

Opening Ceremonies

2.1

O Canada

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

2.2

Observance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Mayor Elmslie provided words in observance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

2.3

Moment of Silent Reflection

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

2.4

Adoption of Open Session Agenda

• CR2023-435
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, September 26, 2023, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments:

  Additions:

  Item 6.2 being a deputation by William Denby regarding Item 5.6 from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 12, 2023 and Report PLAN2023-047 (Items 9.3.12 and 10.3.1 on the Agenda)

  Item 6.3 being a deputation by Angel Godsoe and Shelagh McFarlane regarding a petition on the rural zoning by-law consolidation project (Item 12.1 on the Agenda)

  Item 6.4 being a deputation by Doug Shaw regarding Report PLAN2023-047 (Item 10.3.1 on the Agenda)

  Item 6.5 being a deputation by Sylvia Keesmaat regarding Report PLAN2023-047 (Item 10.3.1 on the Agenda)

  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 Warren

• The Kinmount Fair was held on August 30^th, 31^st and September 1^st.
• Words of congratulations were extended to Dr. Mihu on her recent retirement; Dr. Mihu was thanked for her dedication to the community. Words of welcome were extended to Dr. Lesslie Ponraja on the establishment of his new practice at the Kinmount and District Health Centre.
• The organizers of the Terry Fox Run in Bobcaygeon were thanked for organizing the event.
• The annual Agricultural Tour was held on September 15^th and it showcased a no till farm and a solar powered watering project for cattle.
• The Bobcaygeon Fall Fair will run from September 28^th to September 30^th; and
• The Boyd Museum will be recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30^th at 3:00 p.m.; residents are encouraged to attend.

Councillor Smeaton:

• A grand opening was held for Great North Storage; a new self storage business located on Walsh Road in Lindsay.
• A former Lindsay resident, Phil Nicholls, was congratulated on illustrating a recently published children’s book titled Beware the Burmese Pythons: And Other Invasive Species.
• Members of Council are encouraged to walk to work where possible; and
• The 2^nd Annual Kawartha Fall Festival was held at Kawartha Conservation on September 23^rd.

Councillor McDonald:

• The 169^th Lindsay Exhibition was held from September 16^th to 24th; words of appreciation were extended to the organizers of the event.
• The Terry Fox Run was held in Lindsay on September 17^th; words of appreciation were extended to the organizers of the event. Local resident Terry Foster was recognized for the amount that he was able to raise for the event.

Deputy Mayor Richardson:

• The Manvers Historical Society was recognized for celebrating their 40^th anniversary; the organization was thanked for their contribution to the community.
• The Festival of Small Halls will be stopping in Kawartha Lakes with events being held at the Pontypool Community Centre, featuring Jenn Grant on October 14th, and at the Janetville Community Centre, featuring a Yuk Show on October 21st.
• Veteran banners will be raised at the Janetville Community Centre on October 22nd.

Councillor Perry:

• The Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot Family Run/Walk Event will be held at Garnet Graham Park in Fenelon Falls on October 7th at 10:00 a.m. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the early registration for the Event as space is limited.
• Residents of Rosedale hosted a community mug-up in early September; it was a great opportunity for neighbours in Rosedale to reconnect.
• Congratulations were extended to the Fenelon Museum, also known as the Maryboro Lodge, for hosting KidsFest 2023 on September 1st to September 3rd.  It was a great event for families that was free of charge.
• In light of the observance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation it was noted that Terry Fox was a member of the Metis Nation and was also a recipient of the Order of the Sash.  The observance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation brings a spirit of hope in that indigenous and non-indigenous people can live together to honour ancestors and honour the land.

Councillor Ashmore:

• Congratulations were extended to Jon Thurston on his participation at the 2023 Disabled World Water Ski Championships in Elk Grove, California.
• Words of appreciation were extended in honour of Terry Fox; residents were encouraged to visit the Terry Fox Memorial in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
• The flags for the 2024 International Plowing Match that will be held in Kawartha Lakes were accepted by Councillor Ashmore on September 23rd.   The 2024 International Plowing Match will be held at the Lindsay Exhibition and at local farm properties from October 1st to October 5 in 2024.

Councillor Joyce:

• October 2nd to 6th will be First Nation Public Library Week which will celebrate First Nations authors.
• A First Nations themed story time event will be held at the Lindsay Branch on September 30th.

4.2

Staff

5.

Council Minutes

Special Council Meeting, August 29, 2023
Regular Council Meeting, August 29, 2023
Special Council Meeting, August 31, 2023

• CR2023-436
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of August 29, 2023, the Regular Council Meeting of August 29, 2023 and the Special Council Meeting of August 31, 2023, be received and adopted.

  Carried

6.

Deputations

6.1

CC2023-020.6.1

Proposed Heritage Designation of 1011 Portage Road, Township of Eldon
(Relating to Item 14.1.11 on the Agenda)
Estrella Margolian
Jeff Margolian

Estrella Margolian spoke in opposition to the proposed heritage designation of 1011 Portage Road.  As owner of the property, she cited concerns relating to the possible implications that the heritage designation could have on the property, relating specifically to property insurance. She also identified concerns relating to the delivery of notices of the proposed heritage designation. 

• CR2023-437
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the deputation of Estrella and Jeff Margolian, regarding the Proposed Heritage Designation of 1011 Portage Road, Township of Eldon, be received.

  Carried

6.2

CC2023-020.6.2

Comments Regarding Item 5.6 from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 12, 2023 and Comments on Report PLAN2023-047
(Relating to Items 9.3.12 and 10.3.1 on the Agenda)
William Denby

William Denby spoke in opposition to Report PLAN2023-047. Mr. Denby outlined concerns relating to the approval process for the development application associated with Report PLAN2023-047 and questioned the appropriate use of the subject land.

• CR2023-438
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the deputation of William Denby, regarding Comments Regarding Item 5.6 from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 12, 2023 and Comments Regarding Report PLAN2023-047, be received.

  Carried

6.3

CC2023-020.6.3

Petition Regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation Project
(Relating to Item 12.1 on the Agenda)
Angel Godsoe
Shelagh McFarlane

Angel Godsoe and Shelagh McFarlane provided an overview of Item 12.1 on the Agenda, being a Petition relating to the Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation Project.  Ms. Godsoe and Ms. McFarlane outlined concerns relating to comment period for the Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation Project and requested that the comment period be extended to January 1, 2024.  They outlined that an extended comment period will provide residents with an opportunity to review the draft rural zoning by-law and provide input.

• CR2023-439
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the deputation of Angel Godsoe and Shelagh McFarlane, regarding a Petition Regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation Project, be received.

  Carried

6.4

CC2023-020.6.4

Comments Regarding Report PLAN2023-047
(Relating to Item 10.3.1 on the Agenda)
Doug Shaw

Doug Shaw spoke in opposition to the development application associated with PLAN2023-047.  Mr. Shaw outlined concerns relating to the appropriate use of and the potential loss of farm land.

• CR2023-440
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That the deputation of Doug Shaw, regarding Comments on Report PLAN2023-047, be received.

  Carried

6.5

COW2023-020.6.5

Comments Regarding Report PLAN2023-047
(Relating to Item 10.3.1 on the Agenda)
Sylvia Keesmaat

Sylvia Keesmaat spoke in opposition to the development application associated with Report PLAN2023-047.  Ms. Keesmaat outlined concerns relating to the potential loss of farm land and how that loss could negatively impact the biodiversity in the area due to the loss of local ecosystems.  Ms. Keesmaat also spoke to concerns relating to the health of groundwater and how the proposed development could potentially have a negative impact on the water quality in Sturgeon Lake. Ms. Keesmaat recommended that the application be paused until complete plans are available and have been peer reviewed.

• CR2023-441
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the deputation of Sylvia Keesmaat, regarding Comments on Report PLAN2023-047, be received.

  Carried

7.

Correspondence

8.

Presentations

9.

Committee of the Whole

9.1

Correspondence Regarding Committee of the Whole Recommendations

9.2

Committee of the Whole Minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting, September 12, 2023

• CR2023-442
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Minutes of the September 12, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 9.3.15, 9.3.17, 9.3.18 and 9.3.25, be adopted.

9.3

Business Arising from Committee of the Whole Minutes

9.3.1

CW2023-205

• That the presentation by Sara Johnston, Paramedic Chief, John Prno and Todd MacDonald, of Performance Concepts, and Hanna Mayes-Frennett, of Operational Research in Health Limited, regarding the Paramedic Service Master Plan Refresh, be received.

  Carried

9.3.2

CW2023-206

• That Report EMS2023-006, Paramedic Service Master Plan Refresh, be received; and

  That the recommendations, analytics, metrics and forecasting contained in Appendix A and B to Report EMS2023-006, specifically reports completed by Ontario Research in Health Limited (ORH) and Performance Concepts Consulting, be incorporated and included in the Paramedic Service Master Plan (2021).

  Carried

9.3.3

CW2023-207

• That the presentation by Sara Johnston, Paramedic Chief, regarding the Paramedic Service Operational Key Performance Indicators, be received.

  Carried

9.3.4

CW2023-208

• That the presentation by Jamie Golden, Deputy Chief, Professional Standards, regarding the Paramedic Service Response Time Performance Plan, be received.

  Carried

9.3.5

CW2023-209

• That Report EMS2023-005, Paramedic Service Operational Key Performance Indicators, be received.

  Carried

9.3.6

CW2023-210

• That Report EMS 2023-007, 2024 Response Time Performance Plan, be received;

  That the 2024 Response Time Performance Plan (RTPP) as outlined in Table 1 to Report EMS 2023-007, be approved; and

  That Staff be authorized to submit the 2024 RTPP to the Ministry of Health under part VIII of Ontario Regulation 257/00 made under the Ambulance Act, including Response Time Performance Targets.

  Carried

9.3.7

CW2023-211

• That the deputation of Shelly Turner and James Turner, regarding Encroachments on Monty's Inn Street, Former Township of Ops, be received.

  Carried

9.3.8

CW2023-212

• That the deputation of John Piper, regarding a Request for the Resurfacing of Lightning Point Road, Former Township of Somerville, be received; and

  That the resurfacing of Lightning Point Road, Somerville, be brought forward for consideration as a decision unit for the 2024 Capital Budget.

  Carried

9.3.9

CW2023-213

• That the deputation of Ken Haggert, of the Kawartha Lakes Pickleball Association, regarding Improved Access to Pickleball in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

  Carried

9.3.10

CW2023-214

• That the deputation of Paul Kennedy and Carolyn Kennedy, regarding a Request for a Fence Encroachment Adjacent to 51 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay, be received.

  Carried

9.3.11

CW2023-215

• That the deputation of Bill Diamond and Rob Parkhurst, regarding Maintenance of a Retaining Wall on Lots 74 and 75, Plan 365, (Helen Street) Former Township of Emily, be received.

  Carried

9.3.12

CW2023-216

• That the deputation of William Denby and Doug Shaw, regarding City of Kawartha Lakes By-Law 2014-026, being the Clean and Clear By-Law for the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

  Carried

9.3.13

CW2023-217

• That the deputation of Margaret Hope Braun, regarding the Climate Change Health Vulnerability Report Provided by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, be received.

  Carried

9.3.14

CW2023-218

• That the presentation by Sue Shikaze, Health Promoter, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, regarding a Climate Change Health Vulnerability Assessment, be received.

  Carried

9.3.15

CW2023-219

• CR2023-443
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That Report LGL2023-001, Proposed Amendments to Yard Clean and Clear By-law to permit Long Grass and Native Plants in Urban Areas, be received referred back to Staff for review and report back by the end of Q4, 2023 with comments from Economic Development and Kawartha Conservation.

  Carried

9.3.16

CW2023-220

• That Report RS2023-033, Proposed Amendments to CP2021-033 Disposal of Real Property Policy – Affordable Housing First, be received; and

  That the proposed amendments to Council Policy CP2021-033, Disposal of Real Property Policy, consolidated with the existing policy in track change format at Appendix B and in clean format at Appendix C, be approved.

  Carried

9.3.17

CW2023-221

• CR2023-444
  Moved By Councillor McDonald
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That Report RS2023-037, Request for Encroachment Agreement – 8 Monty’s Inn Street, be received;

  That the request for a License Agreement to continue to permit the existing structures that are currently permitted pursuant to an existing License Agreement be allowed; and

  That a license agreement for 8 Monty’s Inn Street be expanded to permit a designated area for motor vehicle temporary and year-round parking, to a maximum of four vehicles.

  Carried

9.3.18

CW2023-222

• Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That Report RS202-040, Request for License Agreement - 51 Cambridge Street South, be received; and

  That an encroachment agreement not be offered to the owners of 51 Cambridge Street South.

  Motion Failed
• CR2023-445
  Moved By Councillor McDonald
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That Report RS2023-040, Request for License Agreement – 51 Cambridge Street South, be received;

  That an encroachment agreement be offered to the owners of 51 Cambridge Street south to allow the encroaching fence to remain in its current location; and

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an Encroachment Agreement.

  Carried

9.3.19

CW2023-223

• That Report ED2023-031, Proposed Heritage Designation of 13-19 Colborne Street, Village of Fenelon Falls (McArthur Block), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 13 Colborne Street, 15 Colborne Street, 17 Colborne Street and 19 Colborne Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed; and

  That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-laws.

  Carried

9.3.20

CW2023-224

• That Report ED2023-032, Proposed Heritage Designation of 21-25 Colborne Street, Village of Fenelon Falls, be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 21 Colborne Street, 23 Colborne Street, and 25 Colborne Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed; and

  That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-laws.

  Carried

9.3.21

CW2023-225

• That Report ED2023-033, Proposed Heritage Designation of 38-40 Colborne Street, Village of Fenelon Falls (Mansion House Hotel), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 38-40 Colborne Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed; and

  That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of a Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law.

  Carried

9.3.22

CW2023-226

• That Report ED2023-034, Proposed Heritage Designation of 39-43 Colborne Street, Village of Fenelon Falls (Jordan Block/Bank of Montreal), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 39 Colborne Street and 43 Colborne Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed; and

  That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of a Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law.

  Carried

9.3.23

CW2023-227

• That Report ED2023-035, Proposed Heritage Designation of 4 May Street, Village of Fenelon Falls (McArthur Livery Stable), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 4 May Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed; and

  That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of a Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law.

  Carried

9.3.24

CW2023-228

• That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding an Evaluation of the City’s Roads Program, be received;

  That Engineering Staff be directed to bring forward an evaluation of the roads plan to Council; and

  That the evaluation plan include: performance and progress on targets; contingencies and process(es) for re-prioritizing road work; recommendations regarding climate change, new technology, and links to transit and active transportation by end of Q1 2024.

  Carried

9.3.25

CW2023-229

• CR2023-446
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding Support to Keep Lady Eaton Elementary School Open, be received.

  Carried

9.4

Items Extracted from Committee of the Whole Minutes

10.

Planning Advisory Committee

10.1

Correspondence Regarding Planning Advisory Committee Recommendations

10.2

Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, September 13, 2023

• CR2023-447
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the Minutes of the September 13, 2023 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 10.3.1 and 10.3.6, be adopted.

  Carried

10.3

Business Arising from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

10.3.1

PAC2023-054

• CR2023-448
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report PLAN2023-047, Township of Fenelon Zoning By-law Amendment for Vacant and Agricultural Land East of Ranchers Road, Part Lots 9, 10, 11 Concession 8, Geographic Township of Fenelon, be received for information; and

  That the report be referred back to staff for processing until the review of public comments and the technical studies has been completed.

  Carried

10.3.2

PAC2023-055

• That Report PLAN2023-046, Township of Eldon Zoning By-law Amendment for 1323 County Road 46, be received;

  That a Zoning By-law, respecting application D06-2023-016, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2023-046 be approved for adoption by Council; and

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

  Carried

10.3.3

PAC2023-056

• That Report PLAN2023-045, former Township of Verulam Zoning By-law 6-87 at 17 Bellamy Road, be received;

  That a Zoning By-law, respecting application D06-2023-013, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2023-045 be approved for adoption by Council; and

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

  Carried

10.3.4

PAC2023-057

• That Report PLAN2023-044, Township of Emily Zoning By-law Amendment for 431 Meadowview Road, be received for information; and

  That a By-law to implement the proposed zoning by-law amendment respecting application D06-2023-012 be prepared and referred to Council for approval and adoption; and

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

  Carried

10.3.5

PAC2023-058

• That the deputation of Matthew Cory, regarding Report PLAN2023-048 (Item 6.1 on the Agenda), be received.

  Carried

10.3.6

PAC2023-059

• CR2023-449
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That Report PLAN2023-048, Draft Plan of Subdivision (16T-22503) on KL Road 36, Township of Ops, Flato Community Lindsay Inc. (D05-2022-003) be received;

  That the Draft Plan of Subdivision (16T-22503), as shown on Appendix B together with the conditions substantially in the form attached as Appendix C and red-line revisions attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2023-048, be referred to Council for approval and adoption; and

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

  Carried

10.4

Items Extracted from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

11.

Consent Matters

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

Deputy Mayor Richardson Item 11.1.1
Councillor Warren Item 11.1.2

• Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 11.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 11.1.1 and 11.1.2 be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

  Carried

11.1

Reports

11.1.3

CORP2023-021

2023 Q2 Capital Program and Special Project Close
Logan Watson, Junior Accountant

• CR2023-450

  That Report CORP2023-021, 2023 Q2 Capital Program and Special Project Close, be received;

  That the capital programs and special projects identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2023-021 be approved for closure; and,

  That the balances in the table below and provided in Appendix A be transferred to the corresponding reserves;

  Reserve	Report Closing Balance
  Capital Contingency Reserve	$211,105.80
  General Contingency Reserve	$163,463.39
  Kawartha Lakes Police Reserve	($67,689.20)
  Public Works Fleet Reserve	($28,967.40)
  Sewer Infrastructure Reserve	($150,346.00)
  Water Infrastructure Reserve	$146,986.06

  That the programs and special projects identified in Appendix D be granted an extension as detailed in the “Extension Date Requested”;

  That the programs listed below, and provided in Appendix A, be approved for additional debenture financing; and

  Capital Program Number	Capital Program Description	Additional Debenture Funding
  998170600	Fenelon Water Treatment	$20,109.34
  998150601	Mariposa Estates Distribution System-Construction	$6,764.76
  998160900	Vimy St W&W Main Replacement-Construction	$58,574.44
  998161001	Russell St W Watermain Replacement-Construction	$119,833.54
  998162500	Bond St W (Adelaide to Sussex) W&S	$200,000.00
  Total		$405,282.08

  That an upset limit of $100,000.00 be transferred from the Contingency Reserve (1.32090) - committed to Victoria Manor for the Facility Master Plan, to finance the Service Management Contract review for Victoria Manor. 

  Carried

11.1.4

PUR2023-031

2023-83-CQ Rainbow Bridge Replacement
Linda Lee, Buyer
Corby Purdy, Manager, Infrastructure, Design and Construction

• CR2023-451

  That Report PUR2023-031, 2023-83-CQ Rainbow Bridge Replacement, be received;

  That Ratcliff Excavating & Grading be awarded Request for Quotation 2023-83-CQ Rainbow Bridge Replacement for the amount quoted of $1,180,465.00 not including HST;

  That DM Wills be awarded the Contract Administration and Inspection in the amount of $120,610.00 (not including HST), to be funded from the Capital Contingency Reserve (1.32248);

  That the remaining additional financing required to complete the construction of the Rainbow Bridge (983230101) of $108,355.00 be funded from the Capital Contingency Reserve (1.32248);

  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

11.1.5

PLAN2023-049

Removal of Holding Four (H4) Symbol for 43 Kent Street East, Former Town of Lindsay
Maryann Hunt, Supervisor of Development Services

• CR2023-452

  That Report PLAN2023-049, Removal of Holding Four (H4) Symbol for 43 Kent Street East, Former Town of Lindsay, be received;

  That the proposed zoning by-law amendment, substantially in the form attached as Appendix ‘B’ to Report PLAN2023-049, be approved by Council; and

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

  Carried

11.1.6

ED2023-060

Proposed Listing of 75 Ridge Drive, Township of Bexley
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• CR2023-453

  That Report ED2023-060, Proposed Listing of 75 Ridge Drive, Township of Bexley, be received; and

  That the addition of 75 Ridge Drive to the City’s Heritage Register as a property of cultural heritage value or interest be approved.

  Carried

11.1.7

BLDG2023-001

Sign By-Law 2009-076, Amendment No. 8
Susanne Murchison, Chief Building Official

• CR2023-454

  That Report BLDG2023-001, Sign By-law 2009-076, Amendment No. 8, be received;

  That the proposed sign by-law amendment, substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to Report BLDG2023-001, be approved by Council; and

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

  Carried

11.1.8

CA2023-004

Early-Start Approval for Designated Proposed 2024 Capital Projects
Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets

• CR2023-455

  That Report CA2023-004, Early-Start Approval for Designated Proposed 2024 Capital Projects, be received; and

  That the proposed capital projects identified in Table 1 of Report CA2023-004 be approved as part of the 2024 Water-Wastewater Capital Budget.

  Carried

11.1.9

HS2023-007

Cross Jurisdictional Child Care
Janine Mitchell, Manager, Human Services

• CR2023-456

  That Report HS2023-007, Cross Jurisdictional Child Care, be received;

  That the Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Regional Municipality of Durham for the purpose of the provision of cross jurisdictional child care, attached as Appendix A to report HS2023-007, be approved, and

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

  Carried

11.1.1

CAO2023-003

Municipal Housing Pledges and Targets, Strong Mayor Powers and Building Faster Fund
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

• CR2023-457
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report CAO2023-003, Municipal Housing Pledges and Targets, and Strong Mayor Powers, be received;

  That the City of Kawartha Lakes is committed to the housing target of 6500 housing units constructed by the end of 2031; and

  That this resolution be provided to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

  Carried

11.1.2

CLK2023-004

Review and Update of the Flag Policy 
Cathie Ritchie, City Clerk

• CR2023-458
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report CLK2023-004, Review and Update the Flag Policy, be received and referred to Staff to allow for additional consultation with local indigenous groups; and

  That Staff report back to Council by the end of Q1, 2024 with the result of the additional consultation.

  Carried

11.2

Items Extracted from Consent

12.

Petitions

12.1

CC2023-020.12.1

Petition Regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation Project
(A complete copy of the petition with 205 signatures is available for viewing at the City Clerk's Office)
Angel Godsoe

• CR2023-459
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the petition received from Angel Godsoe, regarding Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation Project, be received and referred to Staff within Development Services.

  Carried

13.

Other or New Business

14.

By-Laws

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

• CR2023-460
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.11, save and except for Item 14.1.11, be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

14.1

By-Laws by Consent

14.1.1

By-Law 2023-152

By-Law to Establish Parcels of Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes as Public Highway (Centreline Road)

14.1.2

By-Law 2023-153

By-Law to Designate 353 Bury’s Green Road, Geographic Township of Somerville in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.3

By-Law 2023-154

By-Law to Designate 797 Martins Road Road, Geographic Township of Verulam in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.4

By-Law 2023-155

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2009-076, being a By-Law to Regulate Advertising Devices in the City of Kawartha Lakes (The Sign By-Law)

14.1.5

By-Law 2023-156

By-Law to Amend the Township of Lindsay Zoning By-Law 2000-75 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (43 Kent Street East)

14.1.6

By-Law 2023-157

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes (Murphy, Jordan)

14.1.7

By-Law 2023-158

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

14.1.8

By-Law 2023-159

By-Law to Amend the Township of Eldon Zoning By-Law No. 94-14 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (1323 County Road 46)

14.1.9

By-Law 2023-160

By-Law to Amend the Township of Verulam Zoning By-Law 6-87, as Amended, to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (17 Bellamy Road)

14.1.10

By-Law 2023-161

By-Law to Amend The Township of Emily Zoning By-Law 1996-30, To Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (431 Meadowview Road)

14.1.11

CC2023-020.14.1.11

By-Law to Designate 1011 Portage Road, Geographic Township of Eldon in the City of Kawartha Lakes

• Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That a By-Law to Designate 1011 Portage Road, Geographic Township of Eldon in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  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 Joyce	X
  Councillor Smeaton		X
  Councillor McDonald		X
  Results	3	6	0	0

  Motion Failed

14.2

By-Laws Extracted from Consent

15.

Notice of Motion

16.

Closed Session

16.1

Adoption of Closed Session Agenda

• CR2023-461
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the Closed Session agenda be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

16.2

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest in Closed Session Items

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

16.3

Move Into Closed Session

• CR2023-462
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That Council convene into closed session at 3:31 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, September 26, 2023, namely Items 16.3.1 to and including 16.3.3.

  Carried

16.3.1

CC2023-020.16.3.1

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting of August 29, 2023
Municipal Act 2001, s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About Identifiable Individuals
Municipal Act 2001, s.239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land
Municipal Act 2001, s.239(2)(d) Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations
Municipal Act 2001, s. 239(2)(e) Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting the Municipality

16.3.2

CC2023-020.16.3.2

Market Review - Verbal Report
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(d) Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations
Sara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate Services

16.3.3

CC2023-020.16.3.3

Meeting Protocols - 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

17.

Matters from Closed Session

Item 16.3.1, Confidential Closed Session Minutes

The Confidential Closed Session Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of August 29, 2023 were approved.

Item 16.3.2,

Council received an update on the Market Review.

Item 16.3.3

Council received an update on meeting protocols.

18.

Confirming By-Law

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of Regular Meeting of Council of September 26, 2023

• CR2023-467
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, September 26, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

19.

Adjournment

• CR2023-468
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That the Council Meeting adjourn at 5:11 p.m.

  Carried

  Read and adopted this 24th day of October, 2023.