The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

COW2021-02

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

Commencing at 1:00 p.m. - Electronic Participation

Council Chambers

City Hall

26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8

Members:

• Mayor Andy Letham
• Deputy Mayor Patrick O'Reilly
• Councillor Ron Ashmore
• Councillor Pat Dunn
• Councillor Doug Elmslie
• Councillor Tracy Richardson
• Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan
• Councillor Andrew Veale
• Councillor Emmett Yeo

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1.

Call to Order

Mayor Letham called the Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. from Council Chambers. Deputy Mayor P. O'Reilly and Councillors R. Ashmore, P. Dunn, D. Elmslie, T. Richardson, K. Seymour-Fagan, A. Veale and E. Yeo were in attendance electronically.

CAO R. Taylor and Directors C. Marshall, B. Robinson, J. Rojas, C. Shanks, J. Stover, and R. Sutherland, City Solicitor R. Carlson, Manager of Mapping and GIS Division J. Auld, Manager of Fleet and Transit T. Bryant and Manager of Realty Services S. Dyer were also in attendance electronically.

City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell and Deputy Clerk J. Watts in attendance in Council Chambers.

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• CW2021-025
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Elmslie

  That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.

Deputations

4.1

COW2021-02.4.1

Water Bill for 181 Kent Street, Lindsay
Neil Arbour, APG Kent Street Properties Corp.
Marco Pietrangelo, APG Kent Street Properties Corp.

Neil Arbour, of APG Kent Street Properties, provided an overview of the outstanding water bill issue that they experienced at 181 Kent Street, Lindsay, due to a tenancy. Mr. Arbour outlined that his organization did not learn about the outstanding water bill for six months and experienced penalties due to that extended period of time; Mr. Abour requested relief from those penalties.

• CW2021-026
  Moved By Deputy Mayor O'Reilly
  Seconded By Councillor Seymour-Fagan

  That the deputation of Neil Arbour, of APG Kent Street Properties, regarding the Water Bill for 181 Kent Street, Lindsay, be received;

  That the outstanding Water Bill for 181 Kent Street, Lindsay, be referred to Staff for review and report back at the March 23, 2021 Regular Council Meeting; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

5.

Correspondence

5.1

COW2021-02.5.1

Creation of a Jump In Forum for Citizen Discussion of Services
David Webb

• CW2021-027
  Moved By Councillor Dunn
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the correspondence from David Webb, regarding the Creation of a Jump In Forum for Citizen Discussion of Services, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried
• Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Seymour-Fagan

  That Staff report back at the March 9, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting on the creation of a Jump In Public Service Discussion Forum;

  That the report back include features outlined in the correspondence from David Webb, presented at the February 9, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting, and citizen feedback on the advisability/usefulness of the Forum; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Motion Failed

6.

Presentations

6.1

COW2021-02.6.1

Pandemic Response and City Service Update
Mayor Letham
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

CAO Taylor provided an update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and City Service levels.

• CW2021-028
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the presentation by Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding Pandemic Response and City Service Update, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

6.2

COW2021-02.6.2

GIS Mapping Public Viewer
James Auld, Manager, Mapping and GIS Division

James Auld, Manager of Mapping and GIS Division provided an overview of the City's GIS Mapping Public Viewer.

• CW2021-029
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Elmslie

  That the presentation by James Auld, Manager, Mapping and GIS Division, regarding the GIS Mapping Public Viewer, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

6.3

COW2021-02.6.3

Victoria Manor Redevelopment and Long Term Care Update
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
Rod Sutherland, Director of Human Services

CAO Taylor and Director Sutherland provided an overview on the redevelopment of Victoria Manor and also provided an update on the Long Term Care Sector.

• CW2021-030
  Moved By Councillor Dunn
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the presentation by Ron Taylor, Chitef Administrative Officer, and Rod Sutherland, Director of Human Services, regarding the Victoria Manor Redevelopment and Long Term Care Update, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

6.4

COW2021-02.6.4

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Presentation
Brenda Stonehouse, Strategy and Innovation Specialist

Strategy and Innovation Specialist B. Stonehouse provided an overview of the proposed Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

• CW2021-031
  Moved By Councillor Veale
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor O'Reilly

  That the presentation by Brenda Stonehouse, Strategy and Innovation Specialist, regarding the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

6.4.1

Report CAO2021-002

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
Brenda Stonehouse, Strategy and Innovation Specialist

• CW2021-032
  Moved By Councillor Seymour-Fagan
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Report CAO2021-002, Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, be received;

  That the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Terms of Reference, appended as Attachment A to Report CAO2021-002 be approved;

  That Mayor Andy Letham, Councillor Pat Dunn, Director Rod Sutherland, Kawartha Lakes Police Chief Mark Mitchell, and OPP Kawartha Lakes Detachment Commander Tim Tatchell, be appointed to the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Advisory Committee;

  That the appointed Advisory Committee members be delegated the authority to appoint the community representatives to the Advisory Committee from the sectors as identified in the Terms of Reference; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

6.5

COW2021-02.6.5

Fleet Services Review Presentation
Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works
Todd Bryant, Manager of Fleet and Transit
Roger Smith, CEO, Richmond Sustainability Initiatives, Fleet Challenge and the E3 Fleet Program

Director Robinson, Manager of Fleet and Transit T. Bryant and CEO of Richmond Sustainability Initiatives Roger Smith provided an overview of the Fleet Services Review.

• CW2021-033
  Moved By Councillor Elmslie
  Seconded By Councillor Dunn

  That the presentation by Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works, Todd Bryant, Manager of Fleet and Transit and Roger Smith, CEO of Richmond Sustainability Initiatives, regarding the Fleet Services Review, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

6.5.1

Report FL2021-001

Fleet Services Review
Todd Bryant, Manager of Fleet and Transit

• CW2021-034
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Report FL2021-001, Fleet Services Review, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

6.6

COW2021-02.6.6

Private Docking on City Land - Proactive Enforcement Plan Presentation
Sharri Dyer, Manager, Realty Services

City Solicitor R. Carlson provided an introduction to the presentation which included a brief history on docking on City owned land. Manager of Realty Services S. Dyer provided an overview of the proactive enforcement plan for privately owned docks on City owned land.

• CW2021-035
  Moved By Councillor Seymour-Fagan
  Seconded By Councillor Elmslie

  That the presentation by Sharri Dyer, Manager, Realty Services, regarding Private Docking on City Land - Proactive Enforcement Plan Presentation, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

6.6.1

Report RS2021-004

Proposed Amendments to the Dock Encroachment Policy CP2018-001
Sharri Dyer, Manager, Realty Services

• CW2021-036
  Moved By Councillor Dunn
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That Report RS2021-004, Proposed Amendments to the Dock Encroachment Policy CP2018-001, be received;

  That the proposed amendments to the Dock Encroachment Policy CP2018-001 be referred to staff for revision and report back at the March 9, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting based on comments received from Council; and

  That these recommendations be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

7.

Reports

7.1

CAO2021-001

Update on Modernization Review
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

• CW2021-037
  Moved By Councillor Elmslie
  Seconded By Councillor Seymour-Fagan

  That Report CAO2021-001, Update on Modernization Review, be received;

  That staff make application(s) for funding through the provincial Municipal Modernization Program – Intake 2, to complete digital modernization projects for a Comprehensive Roads Inventory & Database and Water Smart Meter Reading Technologies, where eligible; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

7.2

WM2021-001

2020 Lindsay Ops Landfill Gas Generator Summary
Nikki Payne, Waste Technician II

• CW2021-038
  Moved By Councillor Dunn
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor O'Reilly

  That Report WM2021-001, 2020 Lindsay Ops Landfill Gas Generator Summary, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

7.3

FL2021-002

Fleet Standardization
Todd Bryant, Manager of Fleet and Transit

• CW2021-039
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor O'Reilly

  That Report FL2021-002, Fleet Standardization, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

8.

Memorandums

8.1

COW2021-02.8.1

Memorandum Regarding Protective Pool Covers
Councillor Yeo

• CW2021-040
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Seymour-Fagan

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Yeo, regarding Protective Pool Covers, be received;

  That staff bring back a report by the end of the second quarter regarding the use of Protective Covers on swimming pools as an option in lieu of fencing; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

8.2

COW2021-02.8.2

Memorandum Regarding Fishing Over Bridges and Causeways
Councillor Yeo

• CW2021-041
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Yeo, regarding Fishing Over Bridges and Causeways, be received;

  That staff bring back a report by the end of Q2 regarding the use of municipally owned bridges and causeways for fishing;

  That the report back include options for banning fishing from bridges and causeways, regulating fishing through local licensing, patrolling and cleaning areas on a daily basis, or doing nothing at all; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

8.3

COW2021-02.8.3

Memorandum Regarding Mariposa Elementary School Zone Flashing Beacons
Councillor Veale

• CW2021-042
  Moved By Councillor Veale
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor O'Reilly

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Veale, regarding Mariposa Elementary School Zone Flashing Beacons, be received;

  That Engineering be directed to change the signage for the school zone on Eldon Road in front of Mariposa Elementary School to flashing beacons indicating when the reduced speed limit is in effect;

  That the new signage be implemented at a cost of $16,000; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

8.4

COW2021-02.8.4

Memorandum Regarding Speed Reduction on Pigeon Lake Road
Councillor Ashmore

• CW2021-043
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding Speed Reduction of Pigeon Lake Road from 1899 Pigeon Lake Road to Perdue Road North, be received;

  That staff conduct a traffic study into the reduction of speed on the section from 1899 Pigeon Lake Road to Perdue Road North;

  That staff report back by Q3 2021; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

8.5

COW2021-02.8.5

Memorandum Regarding Medical Supply Manufacturing
Councillor Ashmore

• Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding Medical Supply Manufacturing, be received;

  That Economic Development initiate the recruitment of medical supply manufacturers;

  That Economic Development work to attract companies to set up healthcare manufacturing facilities in available existing buildings currently vacant; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Motion Failed
• CW2021-044
  Moved By Deputy Mayor O'Reilly
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding Medical Supply Manufacturing, be received.

  Carried

9.

Closed Session

10.

Matters from Closed Session

11.

Adjournment

• CW2021-045
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Elmslie

  That the Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourn at 5:32 p.m.

  Carried