The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

City of Kawartha Lakes Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force

ORVTF2021-03

Thursday, March 04, 2021

Meeting to commence at 11:00am - electronic participation

Public Works and Engineering Boardroom

322 Kent Street West

Lindsay, ON K9V 4T7

Members:

• Councillor Pat Dunn
• Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan
• Councillor Tracy Richardson
• Steve Lane
• Don Mitchell
• Jason Ramsay
• Carolyn Richards

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1.

Call to Order

Councillor Dunn called the meeting to order at 11:00am., with the following Task Force members in attendance: Councillor Richardson, Carolyn Richards, Don Mitchell and Steve Lane.

The following staff members were also present: Brianne Harrison, Admin Assistant, Public Works.

The following Task Force members were absent from the meeting: Councillor Seymour-Fagan and Jason Ramsay.

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• ORVTF2021-004
  Moved By C. Richards
  Seconded By S. Lane

  That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.

Adoption of Minutes

Off Road Vehicle Use of City Road Task Force Meeting  - February 19, 2021

• ORVTF2021-005
  Moved By D. Mitchell
  Seconded By C. Richards

  That the minutes of the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force meeting held on February 19, 2021, be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

5.

New Business

Councillor Dunn asked C. Richards to clarify her role as President of the Kawartha Lakes ATV Association (KATVA). C. Richards advised that her role as President of KATVA is a volunteer position.

Councillor Dunn asked C. Richards about the membership fees that are collected by KATVA. C. Richards advised that membership fees collected by KATVA are used to cover trail repairs and maintenance, trail insurance, promotion and tourism, rider safety education and signage.

5.1

Recommendations from Thursday, February 25th Working Meeting

The Task Force reviewed the recommendations that were compiled at the Work Meetings held on February 25^th and March 4^th relating to use of ORV’s on City roads and possible routes leading through the Village of Bobcaygeon and the Town of Lindsay.

• ORVTF2021-006
  Moved By D. Mitchell
  Seconded By C. Richards

  That for the purpose of the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force the term ORV applies solely to ATV's and Side by Sides; and
  That for the purpose of the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force ORV's are not for general transportation but are to encourage the use of permitted trails.

  Carried
• ORVTF2021-007
  Moved By C. Richards
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force consider the following recommendations:

  1. Open up all rural roads, for use of ORVs excepting those deemed unsafe by the City Staff and Committee;
  2. Establish a two-year Pilot Program regarding the use of ORVs, to be reviewed and amended after the first year;
  3. Permit operation of ORVs on City Roads between 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.;
  4. Permit ORV access on Municipal Roads from May 1^st to December 1^st;
  5. Require all operators of ORVs to possess a valid Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA) or an Affiliated Membership
  6. All operators of ORVs must have a minimum G2/M2 License;
  7. All operators of ORVs must have a license plate and valid insurance; and
  8. All operators must meet all requirements under Highway Traffic Act Reg 316/03.
  Carried
• OFVTF2021-008
  Moved By S. Lane
  Seconded By D. Mitchell

  That the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force consider the following recommendations regarding routes through the Village of Bobcaygeon:

  1. That the operation of ORV’s be permitted on all roads within the Village of Bobcaygeon, save and except for Bolton Street between Canal Street to King Street,; and
  2. That all operators of ORV’s within the Village of Bobcaygeon be required to possess a valid KATVA or Affiliated Membership.
  Carried
• ORVTF2021-009
  Moved By S. Lane
  Seconded By D. Mitchell

  That the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force consider the following recommended routes through the Town of Lindsay from the Southern Trail Head to the Northern Trail Head:

  1. The Logie Street Trail Head to Logie Street
     - Logie Street to King Street
     - King Street to Lindsay Street
     - Wellington Street to Victoria Avenue
     - Victoria Avenue to Colborne Street West
     - Colborne Street West to Angeline Street North
     - Angeline Street North to Thunderbridge Road
     - Thunderbridge Road to the Trail Head
  2. Logie Street Trail Head to Logie Street
     - South on Logie Street to Lindsay Street
     - North on Lindsay Street to Wellington Street
     - Wellington Street to Victoria Avenue
     - Victoria Avenue to Colborne Street West
     - Colborne Street West to Angeline Street North
     - Angeline Street North to Thunderbridge Road
     - Thunder Bridge Road to the Trail Head
  Carried
• ORVTF2021-010
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By C. Richards

  That the Off Road Vehicle Task Force consider the following recommendation regarding routes through the Town of Lindsay:

  1. That the operation of ORV’s on all City roads within the Town of Lindsay be prohibited, save and except for:
     
     
     • Approved ORV routes;
     • Russell Street from Lindsay Street to Victoria Avenue;
     • Victoria Avenue from Russell Street to Wellington Street, except during the hours of operation for the Farmers Market (being Saturday mornings from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;
     • Cambridge Street from Russell Street to Wellington Street;
     • William Street from Russell Street to Wellington Street; and
     • Peel Street from Victoria Avenue to William Street.
  2. That the operation of an ORV on any street in the Town of Lindsay, that is not an approved route, be prohibited unless travelling directly to or returning from approved routes; and
  3. That all operators of ORV’s within the Town of Lindsay be required to possess a valid KATVA or Affiliate membership.
  Carried

5.2

Recommendations from Thursday March 4th Working Meeting

This item was reviewed during Item 5.1.

5.3

Next Steps

Councillor Dunn advised that the next Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force Meeting will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. and the meeting will include a public meeting component. Residents will be able to register to speak to the Task Force to voice their opinions on the recommendations that the Task Force has compiled. The March 19th Task Force Meeting will be held electronically. 

The March 19th Task Force Meeting will be advertised and residents will be asked to register to speak by submitting a request to [email protected].

6.

Correspondence

7.

Next Meeting Date

The next Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force meeting will be held on Friday March 19^th, 2021 at 10:00am.

8.

Adjournment

• ORVTF2021-011
  Moved By C. Richards
  Seconded By D. Mitchell

  That the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force Meeting adjourn at 11:32 a.m.

  Carried