The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

CC2024-07

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Open Session Commencing at 1:00 p.m.

Council Chambers

City Hall

26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8

Members:

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

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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, P. Warren and E. Yeo were in attendance in Council Chambers.

CAO R. Taylor, Deputy Clerks J. Watts and S. O'Connell, Directors L. Barrie, S. Beukeboom, C. Faber, B. Robinson, J. Rojas, C. Shanks, Paramedic Chief S. Johnston and Human Services Manager J. Mitchell were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

City Solicitor R. Carlson, Manager of Realty Services S. Dyer, Manager of Planning J. Connolly, Supervisor of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing J. Toste and IDEA Partner C. Briggs 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

• CR2024-161
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, April 30, 2024, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments:

  Additions:

  Item 6.3 being a Deputation by Kent Randall regarding an Application to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-Law 2000-75 at 158 Colborne Street West, Lindsay - Francoeur, relating to Agenda Item 14.1

  Item 6.4 being a Deputation by Gabriella Kalapos regarding the Energy Board Decision to Remove the Subsidy Relating to Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Development, relating to Agenda Item 9.3.3

  Item 6.5 being a deputation by David Rapaport regarding the Natural Gas Expansion in Bobcaygeon, relating to Agenda item 9.3.2

  Item 9.1.2 being correspondence from Nadine Heaslip regarding Short Term Rental Properties, relating to Agenda Item 9.3.12

  Item 9.1.3 being correspondence from Jennifer Hurd and Rebecca Schillemat, of the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association, regarding the Ontario Energy Board Decision to Remove Subsidy relating to Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Development, relating to Agenda item 9.3.2

  Item 18.1 being a By-Law to Amend By-Law 2022-184, being a By-Law to Appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the City of Kawartha Lakes

  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

Mayor Elmslie:

• April 28th was recognized as the National Day of Mourning for Workplace Health and Safety, being a day to recognize those we have lost due to workplace illness and injury.
• Words of appreciation and thanks were extended to Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services, in light of his retirement after over twenty-five (25) years of service with the municipality.

Councillor Warren:

• 40th anniversary of the Sheila Boyd Museum will be held on May 20th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• The Welcome to Summer Event will be held in Bobcaygeon on June 8th. The event will include an opportunity to test drive an electric vehicle.
• Residents were encouraged to treat every day as though it is Earth Day.
• World Migratory Bird Day will be recognized on May 11th with events to be held at the Ken Reid Conservation Authority.
• Words of appreciation were extended to all of the volunteers who contribute to community events.

Deputy Mayor McDonald:

• Recently attended Lindsay Art Gallery Annual Student Juried Exhibit and presented awards to the award recipients.
• Kawartha Lakes Food Source held an Open House and Facility Tour on April 5th. Words of thanks were extended to all of the staff at Kawartha Lakes Food Source for their contributions to the organization.
• Recently attended a Public Speaking Competition held in Omemee with Mayor Elmslie. The student participants were inspiring.
• April was recognized as Autism Awareness Month.
• A housewarming celebration was recently held for the newest Habitat for Humanity family. Words of congratulations were extended to the family and also to Habitat for Humanity for their contribution to the community.
• The 2024 Awards of Excellence have been held for the Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce. Words of congratulations were extended to all of the award recipients.
• The I.E. Weldon Girls Curling Team were congratulated for winning the All Ontario Championship.
• Residents were reminded that the 2024 International Plowing Match will be held in Lindsay from October 1st to October 5th.

Councillor Richardson:

• Words of congratulations were extended to Beverly and Paul Williams on the celebration of the 50th Anniversary for Williams Design Studio. Williams Design Studio will be hosting an Open House on May 11th and May 12th.
• The Janetville Community Centre and the Janetville United Church will be hosting a yard sale on May 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• The Annual Victoria Day Weekend Celebration will be held in Bethany from May 17th to May 20th.
• Words of thanks were extended to all of the communities that hosted 20 minute clean up events during Earth Week. It is wonderful to see the community spirit.
• Words of congratulations were extended to the newly formed Pontypool Swans Organization; the new chapter has been formed to focus on community fundraising opportunities.

Councillor Joyce:

• Residents were reminded that the Kawartha Lakes Public Library is about more than books. The Library provides an opportunity for residents to access activities and programming free of charge, through the Community Pass Collection.  The Library will loan a family swim or skate pass to a library user in one week increments free of charge.

Councillor Perry:

• Councillor Perry also recognized the National Day of Mourning for Workplace Health and Safety.
• The County Living Show was held in Fenelon Falls from April 19th to April 21st. The event was very well attended and words of appreciation were extended to Shannon Rowsell, the President, and Mary Lee, the Executive Director, and their entire team for organizing the event.
• Councillor Perry relayed words of appreciation from Jardine Funeral Home for the Clerk's Office Staff.  It was noted that S. O'Connell and the Clerk's Office Team worked to assist local funeral homes with the burial permit process during the height of the pandemic and their efforts were greatly appreciated.
• Words of thanks were extended to Cathie Ritchie, the City Clerk, and to Christine Briggs, IDEA Partner, for amending the proposed City of Kawartha Lakes Flag Policy to recognize first nations governments within the proposed policy. It is an important step for reconciliation.
• It was also recognized that members of the Fenelon Cemetery Board were in attendance for the Regular Council Meeting.

Councillor Ashmore:

• Local resident James Clark was recognized for his participation in mixed martial arts and recent attendance at a championship held in Phuket, Thailand.
• An Economic Summit held in Ajax on April 12th and it was attended by municipal representatives throughout Durham Region.
• The grand opening of McCabe Tractors was held on April 19th; the McCabe Family was congratulated on the event.
• It was noted that May is Jewish Heritage Month.
• A Mother's Day Breakfast will be hosted by the Dunsford and District Lions Club on May 12th at the Dunsford Community Centre.
• It was also noted that the Daffodil campaign for the Canadian Cancer Society is underway. It was recognized that many residents within the community are navigating their way through cancer.

Councillor Smeaton:

• The Kawartha Lakes Food Source will be hosting a High Tea on May 16th at the Lindsay Golf and Country Club with all proceeds going to Kawartha Lakes Food Source.
• Words of appreciation were extended to the organizers of the commemoration event that was held at Victoria Park in recognition of the National Day of Mourning for Workplace Health and Safety.
• The Kawartha Concert Band and the Kawartha Singers held amazing concerts at Cambridge Street United Church through the month of April.
• It was noted that cultural groups within Lindsay are continuing to grow and there is now a Hispanic Facebook Page for Lindsay which is a fantastic addition.
• Congratulations were extended to Manager Johnson on the Public Information Session for that was held for Pioneer Park in Lindsay.
• Words of thanks were extended to the Kawartha Lakes Police Service for coordinating a ride along.

Councillor Joyce:

• The 17th Annual Machik Lindsay Dinner will be held on May 4th at the Victoria Park Armoury with proceeds supporting efforts within Tibet. The event will celebrate the Rabgey family's receipt of the Governor General's Meritorious Service Cross.

Councillor Yeo:

• Residents are encouraged to visit the wharf in Coboconk to see the improvements that have been incorporated.  The project is 75% complete and words of appreciation were extended to the Community Services Division for all of their efforts.

4.2

Staff

Chief Administrative Officer Ron Taylor:

• Words of appreciation and congratulations were extended to Director Shanks in light of his retirement.
• Words of appreciation were extended for the recognition of the National Day of Mourning for Workplace Health by members of Council.
• It was noted that May is employee appreciation month and words of appreciation were extended to Staff for their contribution to the municipality. Staff appreciation events will be held by departments throughout the month of May.

5.

Council Minutes

Regular Council Meeting, March 19, 2024
Special Council Meeting, April 4, 2024

• CR2024-162
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 19, 2024 and of the Special Council Meeting of April 4, 2024, be received and adopted.

  Carried

6.

Deputations

6.1

CC2024-07.6.1

Application to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-Law 2000-75 at 158 Colborne Street West, Lindsay - Francoeur
Relating to Agenda Item 10.4.1
Bob Stewart
Paul McPherson

Bob Stewart and Paul McPherson spoke to the Application to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-Law 2000-75 at 158 Colborne Street West, Lindsay.  They outlined that the subject property currently contains a duplex structure and the proposed zoning by-law amendment would allow an additional three-plex containing six (6) units with access off of Walker Street. They noted that the original application was considered in 2022 and proposed a four-plex with eight (8) units. At that time residents expressed concern surrounding intensification, parking and traffic safety. Concerns were expressed relating to safety and traffic congestion due to the proximity to the Canada Post Community Mailbox and to the intersection of Walker Street and Colborne Street West, they asked Council not to approve the current Application.

• CR2024-163
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That the deputation of Bob Stewart and Paul McPherson, regarding an Application to amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-Law 2000-75 at 158 Colborne Street West, Lindsay - Francoeur, be received.

  Carried

6.2

CC2024-07.6.2

Proposed Heritage Designation of 49 King Street, Bobcaygeon (Bobcaygeon Schoolhouse)
Relating to Agenda Item 9.3.28
Lalitha Poonasamy

Lalitha Poonasamy spoke in opposition to the proposed heritage designation of 49 King Street, Bobcaygeon (the Bobcaygeon Schoolhouse).  She raised concerns relating to the lack of consultation by Staff in relation to the proposed heritage designation and questioned the basis for the proposed designation.  She noted that the property has been extensively renovated and questioned how the property could quality for a designation. She requested that the proposed heritage designation be deferred to allow an opportunity for her to consult with Staff.

• CR2024-164
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the deputation of Lalitha Poonasamy, regarding the Proposed Heritage Designation of 49 King Street, Bobcaygeon (the Bobcaygeon Schoolhouse), be received.

  Carried

6.3

CC2024-07.6.3

Application to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-Law 2000-75 at 158 Colborne Street West, Lindsay - Francoeur
Relating to Agenda Item 14.1
Kent Randall, EcoVue Consulting

Kent Randall, of EcoVue Consulting, spoke as the planner for the application and supported the staff recommendation for approval. He provided an overview of the application noting that the application was deferred in 2022 to provide an opportunity to respond to outstanding comments from outside agencies. An open house was held and changes were made to reduce the proposal from four townhouse units to three townhouse units.  The applicants downsized the application to appease concerns from area residents. It was noted that Staff have not expressed any safety concerns relating to traffic and have recommend that the application be approved. He noted that the application conforms to the Provincial Policy Statement and is an example of gentle intensification which would help to achieve the housing targets.

• CR2024-165
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That the deputation of Kent Randall, of EcoVue Consulting, regarding an Application to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-Law 2000-75 at 158 Colborne Street West, Lindsay - Francoeur, be received.

  Carried

6.4

CC2024-07.6.4

The Ontario Energy Board Decision to Remove the Subsidy Relating to Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Development
Relating to Agenda Item 9.3.3
Gabriella Kalapos

Gabriella Kalapos spoke to the importance of opening up the energy system within Ontario which has historically favoured fossil fuel. She noted that heat pumps and geo-thermal heat pumps are available as an alternative to fossil fuel heat sources to meet energy needs. We need to insure that we are doing due diligence to aid the climate emergency. She also noted that fossil fuel infrastructure cause a risk associated with stranded assets relating to that infrastructure.

• CR2024-166
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the deputation of Gabriella Kalapos, regarding the Ontario Energy Board Decision to Remove the Subsidy Relating to Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Development, be received.

  Carried

6.5

CC2024-07.6.5

The Natural Gas Expansion in Bobcaygeon
Relating to Agenda Item 9.3.2
David Rapaport

David Rapaport spoke to the natural gas expansion in Bobcaygeon and encouraged Council to reconsider the support that has been provided to the project. He expressed concern relating to climate change and expressed concern relating to the construction of new carbon infrastructure.

• CR2024-167
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the deputation of David Rapaport, regarding the Natural Gas Expansion in Bobcaygeon, be received.

  Carried

7.

Correspondence

8.

Presentations

8.1

CC2024-07.8.1

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes Overview Presentation
Janice Balfour, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes

Janice Balfour, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton, provided an overview of the services that they provide. It was noted that they work to ignite the potential in all youth through three core principles, being Igniting Intention, Igniting Empowerment and Igniting Growth. It was also noted that they provide individual mentoring, in-school mentoring and group programming. Challenges often arise relating to funding and the need for additional volunteer recruitment.

 

• CR2024-168
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the presentation by Janice Balfour, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes, regarding an Overview of Big Brothers Big Sisters Kawartha Lakes, be received.

  Carried

8.2

CC2024-07.8.2

Social Services - Ontario Works Caseload Demographics
Janine Mitchell, Human Services Manager

Janine Mitchell, Human Services Manager, provided an overview of the Ontario Works Caseload Demographics.  The overview included data surrounding the monthly caseload for Ontario Works as well as trends and predictions with regard to caseload numbers. The overview also provided a summary surrounding the individuals receiving assistance, namely average age, family dynamic, the average number of years receiving assistance, the goals and the barriers prevent the achievement of those goals.

• CR2024-169
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the presentation by Janine Mitchell, Human Services Manager, regarding Social Services - Ontario Works Caseload Demographics, be received.

  Carried

8.2.1

Report HS2024-004

Social Services Service Plan 2024 to 2028
Janine Mitchell, Human Services Manager

• CR2024-170
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That Report HS2014-004, Social Services Service Plan 2024 - 2028, be received.

  Carried

9.

Committee of the Whole

9.1

Correspondence Regarding Committee of the Whole Recommendations

9.1.1

CC2024-07.9.1.1

Proposed Heritage Designation of 49 King Street, Bobcaygeon (Bobcaygeon Schoolhouse)
Relating to Agenda Item 9.3.28
Johanna Shapira, Wood Bull LLP

• CR2024-171
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the correspondence from Johanna Shapira, of Wood Bull LLP, regarding the Proposed Heritage Designation of 49 King Street, Bobcaygeon (Bobcaygeon Schoolhouse), be received.

  Carried

9.1.2

CC2024-07.9.1.2

Short Term Rental Properties
Relating to Agenda Item 9.3.12
Nadine Heaslip

• CR2024-172
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the correspondence from Nadine Heaslip, regarding Short Term Rental Properties, be received.

  Carried

9.1.3

CC2024-07.9.1.3

The Ontario Energy Board Decision to Remove the Subsidy relating to Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Development
Relating to Agenda Item 9.3.2
Jennifer Hurd, President, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association
Rebecca Schillemat, Executive Officer, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association

• CR2024-173
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the correspondence from Jennifer Hurd and Rebecca Schillemat, of the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association, regarding the Ontario Energy Board Decision to Remove the Subsidy relating to Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Development, be received.

  Carried

9.2

Committee of the Whole Minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting, April 9, 2024

• Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That the Minutes of the April 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 9.3.5, 9.3.7, 9.3.8, 9.3.9, 9.3.11, 9.3.24, 9.3.26, 9.3.27, 9.3.28 and 9.3.29, be adopted.

9.3

Business Arising from Committee of the Whole Minutes

9.3.1

CW2024-081

• CR2024-174

  That the presentation by Councillor Warren, regarding the 2023 Bee Hero Awards, be received.

  Carried

9.3.2

CW2024-082

• CR2024-175

  That the deputation of Moya Beall and David Rapaport, regarding the Natural Gas Expansion in Bobcaygeon, be received.

  Carried

9.3.3

CW2024-083

• CR2024-176

  That the deputation of Gabriella Kalapos, of the Clean Air Partnership, regarding the Ontario Energy Board Decision to Remove the Subsidy relating to Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Development, be received.

  Carried

9.3.4

CW2024-084

• CR2024-177

  That the deputation of Heather McDiarmid, regarding the Economic and Emission Benefits of the Use of Heat Pumps Over Gas and Other Fueled Heating Systems, be received.

  Carried

9.3.5

CW2024-085

• Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the deputation of Brian Reel, regarding a Request for a License Agreement for a Parking Encroachment on the City-Owned Road Allowance Known as Snug Harbour Road, be received; and

  That Staff be directed to negotiate a License Agreement for a parking encroachment on the City-Owned Road Allowance Known as Snug Harbour Road.

  Motion Failed
• CR2024-195
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That the deputation of Brian Reel, regarding a Request for a License Agreement for a Parking Encroachment on the City-Owned Road Allowance Known as Snug Harbour Road, be received; and

  That the Request be referred to Staff for review and report back in consultation with emergency services.

  Carried

9.3.6

CW2024-086

• CR2024-178

  That the deputation of Holy Darling, regarding a Request to Allow a Pet Pig Under the By-Law to Regulate Animals in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

  Carried

9.3.7

CW2024-087

• CR2024-196
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the deputation of Lynn Craig, regarding the Low Income Senior Tax Rebate, be received.

  Carried

9.3.8

CW2024-088

• CR2024-197
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the correspondence from Randy Burke, regarding the Short Term Rental Licensing Program, be received; and

  That Staff be directed to provide a written response to the correspondence.

  Carried

9.3.9

CW2024-089

• CR2024-198
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the presentation by Chris Handley and Chris Appleton, regarding the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee Update, be received; and

  That Staff be directed to provide a letter of support to the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee for the pedestrian bridge proposal in Fenelon Falls, as outlined within the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee Update Presentation.

  Carried

9.3.10

CW2024-090

• CR2024-179

  That the presentation by Susan Taylor, regarding the Kawartha Art Gallery Business Case, be received.

  Carried

9.3.11

CW2024-091

• CR2024-199
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the presentation by Aden Addison and Evelyn Pascoe, of I.E. Weldon Secondary School, regarding Concerns Relating to Climate Change and an Expression of Support for the Healthy Environment Plan, be received.

  Carried
• CR2024-200
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the City of Kawartha Lakes ask Enbridge Gas and the Ontario Energy Board to put the methane gas pipeline project on hold to allow for discussions with the Ontario Government and for more analysis regarding the true cost of heating for the Bobcaygeon area.

  Voters	For	Against	Absent	Conflict
  Mayor Elmslie		X
  Councillor Yeo		X
  Councillor Warren	X
  Councillor Richardson		X
  Councillor Ashmore		X
  Councillor Perry	X
  Councillor Joyce		X
  Councillor Smeaton		X
  Deputy Mayor McDonald		X
  Results	2	7	0	0

  Motion Failed

9.3.12

CW2024-092

• CR2024-180

  That the presentation by Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing, regarding the Short Term Rental Licensing Program Update, be received.

  Carried

9.3.13

CW2024-093

• CR2024-181

  That the presentation by Michael Farquhar, Manager of Technical Services, regarding the 2024 Life Cycle Extension Program, be received.

  Carried

9.3.14

CW2024-094

• CR2024-182

  That Report ENG2024-008, 2024 Life Cycle Extension Program, be received.

  Carried

9.3.15

CW2024-095

• CR2024-183

  That Report RA2024-002, Archival Services Policies, be received;

  That the policy entitled Archival Preservation Policy, attached as Appendix A, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual;

  That the policy entitled Corporate Art Collection and Management Policy, attached as Appendix B, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual; and

  That the policy entitled Archival Exhibition Policy, attached as Appendix C, be adopted and numbered for inclusion on the City’s Policy Manual.

  Carried

9.3.16

CW2024-096

• CR2024-184

  That Report CS2024-004, Release of Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Funds, be received;

  That the Grove Theatre be approved for funding in the amount of $6,000.00 with the allocation to come from the Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve (3.24350); and

  That the Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce be approved for funding in the amount of $6,000.00 with the allocation to come from the Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve (3.24350).

  Carried

9.3.17

CW2024-097

• CR2024-185

  That Report BP2024-002, Lindsay City Hall Generator-Request for Additional Funding, be received;

  That Building and Property be granted approval for a Capital Construction Project in 2024 for the replacement of the existing City Hall diesel emergency backup generator;

  That a new capital project be created in 2024 and the additional expenditure of $465,000.00 be funded from the uncommitted portion of the Capital Contingency Reserve (account 1.32248); and

  That the department be authorized to proceed with a design submission to Procurement to obtain a Contractor for the supply and install of the new emergency backup generator, and the issuance of a Purchase Order to the low bid Contractor to facilitate a 2025 install.

  Carried

9.3.18

CW2024-098

• CR2024-186

  That Report PR2024-002, 50/50 Community Project Capital Fund, be received for information only.

  Carried

9.3.19

CW2024-099

• CR2024-187

  That Report PR2024-003, Community Partnership and Development Fund, be received for information only.

  Carried

9.3.20

CW2024-100

• CR2024-188

  That Report ED2024-014, Proposed Heritage Designation of 35 Bolton Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (Bank of British North America), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 35 Bolton 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

CW2024-101

• CR2024-189

  That Report ED2024-016, Proposed Heritage Designation of 97 King Street, Village of Woodville, be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 97 King 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

9.3.22

CW2024-102

• CR2024-190

  That Report ED2024-017, Proposed Heritage Designation of 34-36 King Street East, Village of Omemee (McPherson’s General Store), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 34-36 King Street East 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

9.3.23

CW2024-103

• CR2024-191

  That Report HS2024-002, Neighbourhood Housing in Lindsay Request to Amalgamate, be received;

  That Council, in its capacity as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, 2011 and pursuant to Council Policy CP2021-024 – Housing Service Manager Delegated Authority, delegate to the Human Services Manager, Housing, the authority to provide consent pursuant to section 166(5) of the Housing Services Act, 2011 for housing projects designated under the Housing Services Act to support an amalgamation of a designated housing project;

  That the Human Services Manager, Housing, provides written consent to Neighbourhood Housing in Lindsay to permit the requested amalgamation, subject to the amalgamating corporations providing all legal documentation evidencing the terms upon which the amalgamation is intended to proceed to the City, in form and content satisfactory to the Human Services Manager, Housing, and as advised by external legal counsel; and

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any new or revised documents and agreements, resulting from the requested amalgamation.

  Carried

9.3.24

CW2024-104

• CR2024-201
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That Report ML2024-003, Downtown Parking Strategy Report, be received.

  Carried

9.3.25

CW2024-105

• CR2024-192

  That Report CORP2024-007, 2024 Tax Policy Decisions, be received;

  That optional property classes for the 2024 tax year are not adopted;

  That the tax rate reduction for vacant and excess land in the commercial and industrial class be set as 30% and 35% respectively for 2024;

  That the tax rate reduction for First Class Undeveloped Farm Land be set at 45% for 2024;

  That Council approve the 2024 tax ratios as outlined in Appendix A to report CORP2024-007; and

  That the Eligible Amount for the Low Income, Senior and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief be $300.00.

  Carried

9.3.26

CW2024-106

• CR2024-202
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That Report PR2024-005, Omemee Splash Pad Feasibility Review, be received; and

  That Staff, in coordination with the consultant, be directed to host a public meeting in the Village of Omemee prior to June 1, 2024 for additional public consultation on the Omemee Splash Pad Feasibility Review.

  Carried

9.3.27

CW2024-107

Item 9.3.27 was moved up on the Agenda.

• CR2024-194
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report CEM2024-002, Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board, be received; and

  That the Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board remain as an Advisory Committee of Council.

  Carried

9.3.28

CW2024-108

• CR2024-203
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That Report ED2024-015, Proposed Heritage Designation of 49 King Street East, Village of Bobcaygeon (Bobcaygeon Schoolhouse), be received; and

  That the proposed heritage designation be referred back to Staff for consultation with the property owner and report back to Council by the end of Q3, 2024.

  Carried

9.3.29

CW2024-109

• Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That Report RD2024-004, Access to PLAN 105 PT BLK R RP 57R2151 - PART 1 Stata, be received; and

  That Staff proceed with Alternative Access 1, as outlined within Report RD2024-004.

  Motion Failed
• CR2024-204
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That Report RD2024-004, Access to Plan 105 PT BLK R RP 57R2151 - PART 1 Stata, be received; and

  That Staff be directed to work with the property owner to develop an access off of The Avenue.

  Carried

9.3.30

CW2024-110

• CR2024-193

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Warren regarding, Request for Electric Vehicle Management Plan, be received; and

  That an Electric Vehicle Strategy and Management Plan be developed.

  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, April 10, 2024
Special Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, April 10, 2024

• CR2024-205
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of April 10, 2024 and of the Special Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of April 10, 2024, be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, be save and except for item 10.3.7, be adopted.

  Carried

10.3

Business Arising from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

10.3.1

PAC2024-021

• That Report PLAN2024-022, Application to Amend the Township of Mariposa Zoning By-law 94-07 at 77 Cottage Road, Little Britain - Snodden, be received;

  That a Zoning By-law, respecting application D06-2024-004, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2024-022 be approved for adoption by Council; and

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

  Carried

10.3.2

PAC2024-022

• That Report PLAN2024-023, Application to Amend the Township of Verulam Zoning By-law 6-87 at 26 Country Club Drive, Fenelon Falls - Eganridge Inc, be received for information; and

  That Report PLAN2024-023, be referred back to staff for processing until review of the technical studies has been completed.

  Carried

10.3.3

PAC2024-023

• That Report PLAN2024-024, Application to Amend the Township of Somerville Zoning By-law 78-45 at 1101 Kawartha Lakes Road 49, Bobcaygeon - Bevanda, be received; and

  That Report PLAN2024-024, be referred back to staff to address agency comments and for further review of technical studies.

  Carried

10.3.4

PAC2024-024

• That Report PLAN2024-019, Application to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at 158 Colborne Street West, Lindsay - Francoeur, be received.

  Carried

10.3.5

PAC2024-026

• That Report PLAN2024-026, Applications to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan and Township of Verulam Zoning By-law at Block 18, Peller Court, Bobcaygeon - Morrallee, be received for information;

  That an Official Plan Amendment respecting application D01-2023-003, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2024-026, be approved and adopted by Council;

  That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2023-027, substantially in the form attached as Appendix E to Report PLAN2024-026, 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

10.3.6

PAC2024-029

• That the correspondence relating to the April 10, 2024 Statutory Public Meeting regarding the proposed Rural Zoning By-law from the following individuals:

  • P. Buckley and the Kawartha Haliburton Federation of Agriculture;
  • J. Trider and R and L Roddy;
  • R. Kehar;
  • K. Maloney and the Agricultural Development Advisory Committee;
  • M. Wilson and K. Duguay;
  • D. Kerr;
  • D. Callan and K. Duguay;
  • A. Geyer;
  • B. Bartley
  Carried

10.3.7

PAC2024-030

• CR2024-206
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That Report PLAN2024-025, Proposed Rural Zoning By-law, be received;

  That the Proposed Rural Zoning By-law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix F to Report PLAN2024-025 be approved for adoption by Council at the May 21, 2024 Regular Council Meeting; and

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

  Carried

10.4

Items Extracted from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

10.4.1

PAC2024-025

• CR2024-207
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That application D06-2022-021, being Application to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at 158 Colborne Street West, Lindsay - Francoeur, be forwarded to Council for consideration; and

  That Council be notified that the Planning Advisory Committee does not support the staff recommendation as printed on report PLAN2024-019.

  Carried

10.4.1.1

Report PLAN2024-019

Amend the Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at 158 Colborne Street West -  Francoeur
Mark LaHay, Planner II

• CR2024-208
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report PLAN2024-019, Part Lot 22, Concession 4, Former Town of Lindsay, City of Kawartha Lakes, identified as 158 Colborne Street West, Michel Francoeur and Jean-Guy Francoeur – D06-2022-021, be received;

  That the application be referred to Staff to offer consideration to the Developer for the development of a two unit proposal at the subject property; and

  That Staff report back to Council at the Regular Council Meeting of June 25, 2024.

  Voters	For	Against	Absent	Conflict
  Mayor Elmslie	X
  Councillor Yeo	X
  Councillor Warren	X
  Councillor Richardson	X
  Councillor Ashmore	X
  Councillor Perry	X
  Councillor Joyce	X
  Councillor Smeaton	X
  Deputy Mayor McDonald	X
  Results	9	0	0	0

  Carried

11.

Consent Matters

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

Councillor Perry Item 11.1.3
Councillor Ashmore Item 11.1.4

• Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 11.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 11.1.3 and 11.1.4, be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

  Carried

11.1

Reports

11.1.1

CLK2024-002

Revised Flag Policy
Cathie Ritchie, City Clerk

• CR2024-209

  That Report CLK2024-004, Revised Flag Policy, be received; and

  That the policy entitled Flag Policy, attached as Appendix A to Report CKL2024-002, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions.

  Carried

11.1.2

RA2024-003

Policy for the Replevin of City Owned Records
Angela Fornelli, Manager of Records and Archives

• CR2024-210

  That Report RA2024-003, Policy for the Replevin of City Owned Records, be received; and

  That the policy entitled Replevin of the City of Kawartha Lakes Records Policy appended to Report RA2024-003, be adopted, numbered and inserted in the Corporate Policy Manual.

  Carried

11.1.5

PUR2024-010

Lindsay Ops Landfill Storm Water Pond Sediment Removal
Linda Lee, Buyer
Marten LeClerc, Senior Engineering Technician

• CR2024-211

  That Report PUR2024-010, Lindsay Ops Landfill Storm Water Pond Sediment Removal, be received;

  That R&M Construction (560789 Ontario Limited) be selected for the award of the Request for Quotation 2024-006-CQ Lindsay Ops Landfill Storm Water Pond Sediment Removal for the submitted price of $275,937.10 (not including HST);

  That WSP be awarded the Contract Administration for $34,160.00 (not including HST);

  That the deficit of $306,410.00 (including payable HST) be financed from the uncommitted portion of 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 to award Request for Quotation 2024-006-CQ; and

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

  Carried

11.1.6

HS2024-001

Cross Jurisdictional Child Care
Janine Mitchell, Manager, Human Services

• CR2024-212

  That Report HS2023-001, Cross Jurisdictional Child Care, be received;

  That the agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes and the City of Peterborough for the purpose of the provision of cross jurisdictional child care, attached as Appendix A to report HS2024-001, be approved; and

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

  Carried

11.1.7

ENG2024-009

Waite Drain – Consideration of Engineer’s Report
Richard Monaghan, Drainage Superintendent

• CR2024-213

  That Report ENG2024-009, Waite Drain – Consideration of Engineer’s Report, be received;

  That pursuant to Section 57 of the Drainage Act, Council refer the Waite Drain Engineer’s Report as prepared by E. DeLay, M.Eng, P.Eng back to the Engineer to reconsider landowner concerns raised at the Meeting to Consider; and

  That pursuant to Section 39(1) of the Drainage Act, Council extend the timeline for submission of the Waite Drain Engineer’s Report to April 30, 2025.

  Carried

11.1.8

ENG2024-010

Short and 2A Drain - Minor Improvement - Consideration of Engineer's Report
Richard Monaghan, Drainage Superintendent

• CR2024-214

  That Report ENG2024-010, Short and 2A Drain – Minor Improvement -Consideration of Engineer’s Report, be received;

  That the Short and 2A Municipal Drain Minor Improvement Engineer’s Report, as prepared by M. Gerrits P.Eng, be adopted;

  That a by-law be provisionally adopted by first and second reading to provide for the minor improvement amendment to the drainage works in the City of Kawartha Lakes known as the Short and 2A Municipal Drain;

  That Staff be instructed to provide the necessary notice following adoption of the provisional by-law; and

  That following the last date of appeal to the Drainage Referee on the necessary notice, and if no appeals are filed, Council adopt the provisional by-law with a third reading at the next available Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

11.1.9

PR2024-004

Centennial Trailer Park Master Plan
Jenn Johnson, Manager, Parks and Recreation

• CR2024-215

  That Report PR2024-004, Centennial Trailer Park Master Plan, be received;

  That the Centennial Trailer Park Master Plan document appended to Report PR2024-004, be endorsed; and

  That Parks and Recreation staff collaborate with Corporate Services and Asset Management staff to incorporate, as necessary, identified capital and operating forecasted expenditures into the Long-term Financial Plan 2022-2031. 

  Carried

11.1.10

BP2024-001

Facility Condition Assessments Update For Various Facilities
James Smith, Manager of Building and Property

• CR2024-216

  That Report BP2024-001, Facility Condition Assessments Update For Various Facilities, be received.

  Carried

11.1.11

PLAN2024-027

Lindsay 2017 Developments Inc. Sugarwood Phase 2 - Block Development - Exemption from Part Lot Control Provisions of the Planning Act at Concession 4, Lot 22
Matt Alexander, Practice Lead, MCIP, WSP Canada Inc., on behalf of Kawartha Lakes Planning Division

• CR2024-217

  That Report PLAN2024-027, Lindsay Developments Inc. – Part Lot Control Exemption Request, Application D05-2024-002, be received;

  That the Part Lot Control By-law, substantially in the form attached in Appendix D to Report PLAN2024-027 be approved for adoption by Council; and

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

  Carried

11.1.12

PLAN2024-028

Morningside Subdivision Phase 2 - Exemption from Part Lot Control Provisions of the Planning Act, Lot 57 Plan 57M-813
Matt Alexander, Practice Lead, MCIP, WSP Canada Inc., on behalf of Kawartha Lakes Planning Division

• CR2024-218

  That Report PLAN2024-028, Morningside Subdivision Phase 2 – Exemption from Part Lot Control Provisions of the Planning Act, Lot 57 Plan 57M-813, be received;

  That the Part Lot Control By-law, substantially in the form attached in Appendix D to Report PLAN2024-028, be approved for adoption by Council; and

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

  Carried

11.1.13

ED2024-023

2024-2025 Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre (KLSBC)
Diane Steven, Economic Development Officer - Entrepreneurship

• CR2024-219

  That Report ED2024-023, 2024-2025 Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre (KLSBC), be received; and

  That the Mayor and Clerk, following a review of agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, be authorized to execute agreement(s) with the Province of Ontario for the Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre program for 2024-2025, and any extensions to the program.

  Carried

11.1.14

ED2024-024

Young Canada Works Funding Agreement
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• CR2024-220

  That Report ED2024-024, Young Canada Works Funding Agreement, be received; and

  That the Mayor and Clerk, following a review of agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, be authorized to execute any documents and agreements with the Government of Canada and National Trust for the Young Canada Works – Building Careers in Heritage Program for 2024-2025.

  Carried

11.1.3

CORP2024-006

High Water Bill Relief – 5 Princes’ St E, Fenelon Falls
Linda Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

• CR2024-221
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report CORP2024-006 High Water Bill Relief – 5 Princes’ St E, Fenelon Falls, be received; and

  That Council approves providing relief in the amount of $4,745.00 as a one-time exemption for the property owners.

  Carried

11.1.4

CORP2024-011

Surplus Disposition
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer

• CR2024-222
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Report 2024-011, 2023 Surplus Disposition, be received;

  That Council approve the creation of a new reserve titled Environmental Disaster Recovery Reserve;

  That Council approve the creation of a new reserve titled Primary Care Recruitment and Retention Reserve;

  That Council approve the creation of a new reserve titled Water and Sewer User Rate Stabilization Reserve; and

  That Council authorize the transfer of the 2023 Surplus of $3,204,262.62 as follows:

  • $150,000.00 donation to Kawartha Art Gallery
  • $28,000.00 donation to Contingency Reserve – held for Community Foundation funding decision scheduled for June 2024
  • $100,000.00 donation to Kawartha Lakes Healthcare Initiative (KLHCI)
  • $100,000.00 be transferred to Environment Disaster Recovery Reserve
  • $1,100,000.00 be transferred to Asset Management Reserve committed to Victoria Manor lifecycle extension capital improvements
  • $500,000.00 to Primary Care Recruitment and Retention Reserve
  • $1,226.262.62 be transferred to General Tax Stabilization Reserve

  That Council approve the reclassification of the following reserves:

  • 911 Atlas Reserves (1.32075) of $16,134.50 be transferred to General Contingency Reserve – committed to Planning (1.32090), and;
  • Somerville Heritage Reserve (1.24065) of $8,539.63 be transferred to City Heritage Reserve committed to Somerville Heritage (1.32275); and,
  • Economic Development Reserve (1.32080) of $576,743.34 be transferred to Tax Stabilization Reserve, committed for Economic Development (1.32285) and the Economic Development reserve category be eliminated; and,
  • Fire Grant commitment in General Contingency Reserve (1.32090) of $14,512.85 be transferred to Fleet Reserve – committed to Fire (1.32070); and,
  • Employee Survey commitment in General Contingency Reserve (1.32090) of $24,429.25 be moved to People Services Rate Stabilization Reserve (1.32040); and,
  • Agriculture Land Lease commitment in General Contingency Reserve (1.32090) of $125,702.81 be moved to Property Development Reserve. (1.32035); and,
  • Lindsay Tree Levy Reserve (3.24085) of $18,656.77 be transferred to Tree Canopy Reserve (3.32272); and,
  • General Contingency Reserve – committed to Winter Control (1.32090) of $2,131,473.12 be transferred to General Tax Stabilization Reserve (1.32285) - committed to Winter Control; and,
  • Social Committee Reserve (1.32240) of $10,661.03 be transferred to People Services division 2024 Budget; and,
  • Legacy CHEST Funds totaling approximately $23 Million be transferred to a new Reserve Category entitled Legacy CHEST Funds; and,
  • Building Reserve (1.32205) of $3,712,985.13 be categorized as an obligatory reserve with interest applied annually and placed in Obligatory Reserve category; and,
  • Developing Opportunities to Ontario Renters (DOOR) Reserve of $1,325,191.73 be transferred from Rate Reserve Category to Obligatory Reserve category; and,
  • Forbert Pool/Dike Downey Estate Reserve (3.24060) of $211,203.44 be transferred to City’s Trust Fund as a separate fund; and,
  • Smith Manvers Reserve (3.24075) of $44,364.75 be transferred to City’s Trust Fund as a separate fund; and

  That Council approve the transfer of deferred grant revenue of $347,552.02 to the following reserves as per Table F below:

  • Capital Contingency Reserve -1.32248 $17,224.73
  • Fleet Reserve –Committed to PW Fleet – 1.32070 $7,364.88
  • Fleet Reserve – Committed to Paramedics-1.32070 $4,781.48
  • Asset Management Reserve – 1.32045 $318,180.93
  Carried

11.2

Items Extracted from Consent

12.

Petitions

12.1

CC2024-07.12.1

Request for a Speed Limit Reduction on Hayes Line from Ski Hill Road to County Road 10, former Township of Emily
A complete copy of the Petition with 25 Signatures is Available at the City Clerk's Office for Viewing
Edward Lewis

• CR2024-223
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the petition received from Edward Lewis, regarding a Request for a Speed Limit Reduction on Hayes Line from Ski Hill Road to County Road 10, former Township of Emily, be received.

  Carried

12.2

CC2024-07.12.2

Request for Area Improvements Surrounding Devan Court, Lindsay and the Red Pines Estates Townhouses in Lindsay
A complete copy of the Petition with 20 Signatures is Available at the City Clerk's Office for Viewing
Rquel Harry

• CR2024-224
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the petition received from Rquel Harry, regarding a Request for Area Improvements Surrounding Devan Court, Lindsay, and the Red Pines Estates Townhouses in Lindsay, be received and referred to Staff.

  Carried

13.

Other or New Business

13.1

CC2024-07.13.1

Memorandum Regarding the Establishment of the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board
Mayor Elmslie

• CR2024-225
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Memorandum from Mayor Elmslie, regarding the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board Transition, be received;

  That the By-Law to Establish the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board, as attached as Appendix A to this Memorandum, be brought forward to Council for approval;

  That the City of Kawartha Lakes Community Policing Advisory Committee (CPAC) be dissolved;

  That Councillor Ashmore, Councillor Richardson and Councillor Warren be appointed to the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board, for the balance of the current term of Council;

  That Staff be directed to initiate the process to recruit for one public member for appointment to the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board, for the balance of the current term of Council;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement attached as Appendix B to this Memorandum, regarding Assumption of Policing Responsibility by the Commissioner for the Provisions of Services;

  That Staff be directed to schedule the first meeting of the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board;

  That Staff be directed to provide draft Terms of Reference for the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board to the Board at their first Board Meeting for consideration; and

  That Staff be directed to report back to Council with the final version of the Terms of Reference for the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board.

  Carried

14.

By-Laws

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

• CR2024-226
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.27, 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 2024-075

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

14.1.2

By-Law 2024-076

By-Law to Stop Up and Close Part of Commerce Road on Plan 608, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 1 on Plan 57R-11129 (Part of PIN: 63237-0406 (LT)), and to Authorize its Sale to the Abutting Landowner

14.1.3

By-Law 2024-077

By-Law to Deem Part of a Plan of Subdivision, Previously Registered for Lands Within the City of Kawartha Lakes, Not to Be a Registered Plan of Subdivision in Accordance with the Planning Act, Described as Lots 167-173, 188-191, 193-200 on Plan 57; Part of Lots 165-166, 192 on Plan 57 as in R466817; Part of Lot H on Plan 22 as in R466813; City of Kawartha Lakes, being PIN: 63150-0217 (LT) (80 Ellice Street, Fenelon Falls)

14.1.4

By-Law 2024-078

By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Letter of Agreement between His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario and the City of Kawartha Lakes related to Funding Provided by the Province of Ontario to the Municipality under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program

14.1.5

By-Law 2024-079

By-Law to Designate 91 William Street North, Town of Lindsay in the City of Kawartha Lakes as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

14.1.6

By-Law 2024-080

By-Law to Designate 37 King Street East, Village of Omemee in the City of Kawartha Lakes as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

14.1.7

By-Law 2024-081

By-Law to Designate 31-35 King Street East, Village of Omemee in the City of Kawartha Lakes as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

14.1.8

By-Law 2024-082

By-Law to Designate 13-17 King Street East, Village of Omemee in the City of Kawartha Lakes as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

14.1.9

By-Law 2024-083

By-Law to Designate 479 Eldon Road, Geographic Township of Mariposa in the City of Kawartha Lakes as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

14.1.10

By-Law 2024-084

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2005-328 being A By-Law to Establish Speed Limits in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.11

CC2024-07.14.1.11

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

• CR2024-227
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That the By-Law to Amend By-Law 2023-179, being a By-Law to Regulate Parking in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be referred to Staff for review and report back at a future Committee of the Whole Meeting for discussion.

  Carried

14.1.12

By-Law 2024-085

By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2019-077, being a By-Law to Regulate the Operation of ATVs and ORVs on Municipal Highways in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.13

By-Law 2024-086

By-Law to Amend The Township of Mariposa Zoning By-Law 94-07, as amended, To Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (77 Cottage Road)

14.1.14

By-Law 2024-087

By-Law to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan to Re-designate Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (1570194 Ontario Inc.)

14.1.15

By-Law 2024-088

By-Law to Amend the Township of Verulam Zoning By-Law No. 6-87 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (1570194 Ontario Inc.)

14.1.16

By-Law 2024-089

By-Law To Temporarily Suspend The Application of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act For Certain Properties Within Kawartha Lakes PIN # 63204-1075 (LT), PIN # 63204-1076 (LT), PIN # 63204-1077 (LT), PIN # 63204-1078 (LT), PIN # 63204-1079 (LT), PIN # 63204-1080 (LT) (Sugarwood)

14.1.17

By-Law 2024-090

By-Law To Temporarily Suspend The Application of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act For Certain Properties Within Kawartha Lakes PIN # 63-238-0563 (LT) (Morningside)

14.1.18

By-Law 2024-091

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

14.1.19

By-Law 2024-092

By-Law to Appoint a Weed Inspector for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Junkin)

14.1.20

By-Law 2024-093

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

14.1.21

By-Law 2024-094

By-Law to Appoint a Weed Inspector for the City of Kawartha Lakes (DiManno)

14.1.22

By-Law 2024-095

By-Law to Establish 2024 Tax Ratios in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.23

By-Law 2024-096

By-Law to Set Tax Rate Reductions for the Prescribed Subclasses in the City of Kawartha Lakes for the Year 2024

14.1.24

By-Law 2024-097

By-Law to Limit Tax Decreases on Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential Properties for 2024 in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.25

By-Law 2024-098

By-Law to Provide 2024 Tax Relief to Certain City of Kawartha Lakes Property Owners Who Are Low Income Elderly Persons, Low Income Persons Between the Ages of 55 And 64, Low Income Disabled Persons or Ontario Disability Support Program Recipients

14.1.26

By-Law 2024-099

By-Law to Establish 2024 Tax Rates in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.27

By-Law 2024-100

By-Law to Establish The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Detachment Board

14.2

By-Laws Extracted from Consent

14.2.1

CC2024-06.14.2.1

By-Law to Provide for a Minor Improvement on Drainage Works in The City of Kawartha Lakes, Known as the Short and 2A Drain

• CR2024-228
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That a by-law to provide for minor improvement on drainage works in the City of Kawartha Lakes, known as the Short and 2A Drain, be read a first and second time, provisionally adopted, and numbered.

  Carried

14.2.2

CC2024-06.14.2.2

By-Law to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-Law No. 2000-75 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (158 Colborne Street West)

15.

Notice of Motion

16.

Closed Session

16.1

Adoption of Closed Session Agenda

• CR2024-229
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Closed Session agenda be adopted as circulated (and with the following amendments:)

  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

• CR2024-230
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That Council convene into closed session at 5:18 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 s.25, in order to consider matters identified in Section 16.3.1 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, April 30, 2024, namely Items 16.3.1 to and including 16.3.12.

  Carried

16.3.1

CC2024-07.16.3.1

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting of March 19, 2024
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(a) The Security of the Property of the Municipality or Local Board
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Information about Identifiable Individuals
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) A Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
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 or Local Board
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)((j) A Trade Secret or Scientific, Technical, Commercial or Financial Information that Belongs to the Municipality or Local Board and has Monetary Value or Potential Monetary Value
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

16.3.2

PLAN2024-029

Committee of Adjustment Public Appointments
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual
Leah Barrie, Director of Development Services

16.3.3

PLAN2024-030

Exception for a Youth Advisor to the Environmental Advisory Committee
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual
Mark Jull, Supervisor, Policy Planning

16.3.4

CORP2024-012

2024 Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About Identifiable Individuals
Christine Briggs, IDEA Partner

16.3.5

RS2024-016

Disposition of Road Allowance Adjacent to 29 Fox Beach Lane, Carden
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) A Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

16.3.6

RS2024-017

Proposed Lease Agreement - Ogemah Marina
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
Sharri Dyer, Manager, Realty Services
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

16.3.7

LGL2024-001

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 or Local Board
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

16.3.8

LGL2024-003

FLATO Lindsay Community Inc. - Development Framework Agreement - Ministerial Zoning Orders
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(f) Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

16.3.9

PUR2024-007

Single Source - Source Separated Organics - Processing and Disposal
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(i) A Trade Secret or Scientific, Technical, Commercial, Financial or Labour Relations Information, Supplied in Confidence to the Municipality or Local Board, which, if Disclosed, Could Reasonably be Expected to Prejudice Significantly the Competitive Position or Interfere Significantly with the Contractual or other Negotiations of a Person, Group of Persons, or Organization
Kristy Wilson, Junior Buyer
David Kerr, Manager, Environmental Services

16.3.10

RD2024-002

Limited Service Agreement - Gillis Street Negotiation Update
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(f) Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege, including Communications Necessary for that Purpose
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
Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works

16.3.11

WWW2024-003

Update on Kingsview Estates - Victoria Vacant Land Condominium Corporation No. 24 - CCCC Balsam Ltd. - Rosedale Trail
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(f) Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege
Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works

16.3.12

CC2024-07.16.3.12

Meeting Protocols and Security - 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 March 19, 2024 were approved.

Item 16.3.2

Item 16.3.3

Item 16.3.4

Council approved the 2024 Accessibility Awareness Recognition Award Recipients.  

Item 16.3.5

A counter offer for the shoreline road allowance adjacent to 29 Fox Beach Lane, Carden was provided to Council. Council provided instruction to Staff.

Item 16.3.6

An update was provided regarding negotiations pertaining to a Lease Agreement for a Marina located on City-owned property.  Council provided direction to Staff.

Item 16.3.7

The City Solicitor presented information to Council for its consideration pertaining to an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal 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 instructions to the City Solicitor.

Item 16.3.8

The City Solicitor received instructions pertaining to necessary amendment to the existing agreement between the City and Flato Lindsay Community Inc. et. al. associated with Ministerial Zoning Order Amendment #4.

Item 16.3.9

Item 16.3.10

Council provided direction on the negotiation of a Limited Service Agreement for Gillis Street.

Item 16.3.11

Item 16.3.12

Council received an update on meeting protocols and security.

• CR2024-244
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That the following member of the public be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment:

  Eric Finn for a term ending December 31, 2026.

  Carried
• CR2024-245
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the Terms of Reference for the City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee be amended to permit a non-voting Youth Advisor role, as a pilot project ending December 31, 2024;

  That the age requirement within Section 1.1 (iii) of Policy CP2021-031, being the Council Committee, Board and Task Force Policy, be waived to permit the Youth Advisor on the City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee;

  That a Youth Advisor be appointed to the City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2024;

  That Staff report back to Council with an overview of the Student Advisory Pilot Project for the City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee by the end of Q4, 2024;

  That Ola Pasternak be appointed to the City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee as the representative from the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, with a term ending December 31, 2026; and

  That Josh Feltham be appointed to the City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee as the representative from Fleming College, with a term ending December 31, 2026.

  Carried
• CR2024-246
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That City Council is not willing to accept the parkland dedication proposed by King’s Bay Golf Club Limited in respect of the proposed development at 27 Stub Road; Council will require a payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland as a condition of any draft approval granted to the proposed development.

  Carried
• CR2024-247
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That Miller Waste Systems be selected for the award of a Single Source contract for the processing and disposal of Source Separated Organics per 2023-99-RFI “Implementation of a Source Organics Program Part 2” for five (5) years;

  That an additional five (5) year term renewal be awarded subject to satisfactory performance, annual City of Kawartha Lakes Council budget approvals, mutual agreement and the same terms and conditions of the original contract will apply except for the unit pricing.; and

  That subject to receipt of the required documents, the Director of Public Works be authorized to execute the agreement to award this Single Source.

  Carried
• CR2024-248
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That Staff be authorized to negotiate with the Victoria Vacant Land Condominium Corporation and CCCC Balsam Ltd., to establish the future ownership, operation and cost allocation of the water and wastewater systems; and

  That Staff be directed to commence billing for utility as of January 1, 2024 and continue billing pending outcome of the above noted negotiations.

  Carried

18.

Additional By-Laws

18.1

CC2024-07.18.1

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2022-184, being a By-Law to Appoint a Committee of Adjustment for The City of Kawartha Lakes

• CR2024-249
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That a By-Law to Amend By-Law 2022-184, being a By-Law to Appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the City of Kawartha Lakes be read first and second time.

  Carried
• CR2024-250
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That Section 1.01 of the By-Law to Amend By-Law 2022-184 be amended to remove Alexandra Scarr from the list of members appointed to the Committee of Adjustment; and

  That Section 1.02 of the By-Law to Amend By-Law 2022-184 be amended to add Eric Finn to the list of members appointed to the Committee of Adjustment

  Carried
• CR2024-251
  Moved By Councillor Richardson

  That a By-Law to Amend By-Law 2022-184, being a By-Law to Appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the City of Kawartha Lakes, as amended, be read a third and final time, passed, number, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

19.

Confirming By-Law

By-Law to Confirm the Proceeds of the Regular Meeting of Council of April 30, 2024

• CR2024-252
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, April 30, 2024 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

20.

Adjournment

• CR2024-253
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the Council Meeting adjourn at 6:52 p.m.

  Carried

  Read and adopted this 21st day of May, 2024.