The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

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

ORVTF2021-02
Meeting to Commence at 10:15 a.m. - Electronic Participation
North Entrance Meeting Room
322 Kent Street
Lindsay, Ontario
Members:
  • Councillor Pat Dunn
  • Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan
  • Councillor Tracy Richardson
  • Steve Lane
  • Don Mitchell
  • Jason Ramsay
  • Carolyn Richards

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. The City of Kawartha Lakes is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] if you have an accessible accommodation request.

1.
Call to Order
 

Councillor Dunn called the meeting to order at 10:16 a.m., with the following Task Force members in attendance: Councillor Seymour-Fagan, Councillor Richardson, Steve Lane, Carolyn Richards, Jason Ramsay, and Don Mitchell.

The following staff members were also present: Jenn Johnson, Manager of Parks and Recreation, Juan Rojas, Director of Engineering and Assets, and Brianne Harrison, Admin Assistant, Public Works.

2.
Adoption of Agenda
 

  • ORVTF2021-001
    Moved ByS. Lane
    Seconded ByJ. Ramsay

    That the Agenda for the February 19, 2021 Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force Meeting be adopted, as circulated.

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
 

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.
Adoption of Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.20210205 Off Road Vehicle Task Force Minutes Draft.pdf

Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force Meeting Minutes - February 5, 2021

  • ORVTF2021-002
    Moved ByC. Richards
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That the Minutes of the February 5, 2021 Off Road Vehicle Task Force Use of City Roads Task Force Meeting be adopted.

    Carried

5.
Task For Updates and Staff Reports
 

5.1
ORVTF2021-02.5.1
 

Iron Bridge Update
Jenn Johnson, Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture

Jenn Johnson, Manager of Parks, Recreation and Culture provided an update on the Iron Bridge. The bridge is structurally suitable, however, this bridge leads into two parks so it would not be recommended for ORV use from a Parks and Recreation perspective.

5.2
ORVTF2021-02.5.2
 

Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Update
Jenn Johnson, Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture

Jenn Johnson, Manager of Parks, Recreation and Culture provided an overview of the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail. Off Road Vehicle use is prohibited on the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail and the Trail is not City owned. Therefore the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail is not an option for connectivity.

6.
New Business
 

Ashley Locke, Communications Officer, discussed the Off Road Vehicle Jump-In Page which can be found at https://jumpinkawarthalakes.ca/orv.

A dedicated Off Road Vehicle email address has been created. The public is encouraged to email their feedback to [email protected].

7.
Correspondence
 

8.
Next Meeting Date
 

The next Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force meeting will be held on Thursday March 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

9.
Adjournment
 

  • ORVTF 2021-003
    Moved ByS. Lane
    Seconded ByC. Richards

    The Meeting was adjourned at 10:48 a.m.

    Carried
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