The Corporation of the City of Kawartha LakesMinutesSpecial Council MeetingCC2025-12Wednesday, November 12, 2025Open Session Commencing at 7:00 p.m.Council ChambersCity Hall26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8Members:Mayor Doug ElmslieDeputy Mayor Charlie McDonaldCouncillor Ron AshmoreCouncillor Mark DobleCouncillor Dan JoyceCouncillor Mike PerryCouncillor Tracy RichardsonCouncillor Pat WarrenCouncillor Emmett YeoAccessible 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 Mayor Elmslie called the Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor C. McDonald and Councillors R. Ashmore, M. Doble, D. Joyce, M. Perry and T. Richardson were in attendance in Council Chambers. Councillor P. Warren was in attendance electronically. Councillor E. Yeo was absent. CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell, Director S. Beukeboom and Supervisor of Treasury J. Hood were also in attendance in Council Chambers. Director C. Faber, City Solicitor R. Carlson, Fire Chief T. Jones and Paramedic Chief S. Johnston were also in attendance electronically.2.Adoption of Agenda CR2025-407Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonaldSeconded ByCouncillor AshmoreThat the Agenda for the Special Council Meeting of Wednesday, November 12, 2025, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments: Additions: Item 8.1 being a Petition from Dan Ainsworth Requesting for the Long Term Financial Plan to be Revised to Limit the Proposed Tax Rate Increase to 1.5% Until 2031 or Until the Housing Crisis is Over Item 8.2 being a Petition from Jim McIlroy Request for Lakebreeze Road and all Adjacent Roads to be PavedCarried3.Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.4.CC2025-12.4 1.11.12.25 Public Budget Meeting Presentation.pdfOverview of the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget for the City of Kawartha LakesMayor ElmslieRon Taylor, Chief Administrative OfficerSara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate ServicesMayor Elmslie provided introductory remarks relating to the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes. The introductory remarks outlined the approach for the Proposed Budget, the public engagement that was completed and how the Budget Committee was utilized it identify budgetary priorities. Director of Corporate Services provided an overview of the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget, as it relates to strong mayor powers, and provided a summary on: the 2026 Operating Budget contributions to Agencies Boards and Reserves a summary of Reserves a summary of Debt a summary of the 2026 Tax-Supported Capital Budget a summary of the 2026 Special Projects Budget; and a summary of the 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget It was noted that Council will have an opportunity to deliberate the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget at the Special Council Meetings that will be held on November 25, 2025 and on November 26, 2025 (if additional time for deliberations is required).CR2025-408Moved ByCouncillor RichardsonSeconded ByCouncillor JoyceThat the presentation by Mayor Elmslie, Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, and Sara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate Services, regarding an Overview of the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.Carried5.Presentations Regarding the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes 5.1CC2025-12.5.1 Request for Funding from Women's ResourcesPenny Chatson, Executive Director, Women's ResourcesPenny Chatson, Executive Director of Women's Resources, provided an overview of the services that are provided at their second stage housing program known as Lori's Place. She outlined that the Lori's Place is a program that provides wrap around support to women and children. She noted that they are requesting support from the City in the amount of $25,000.00 which would address their operational shortfall.CR2025-409Moved ByCouncillor PerrySeconded ByCouncillor WarrenThat the presentation by Penny Chatson, Executive Director for Women's Resources, regarding a Request for Funding from Women's Resources, be received.Carried5.2CC2025-12.5.2 1.Deputation Request - Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton Integrated Immigration Services Association - Appendix A.pdfRequest for Funding from the Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton Integrated Immigrant Services AssociationGeraldine Silva, Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton Integrated Immigrant Services AssociationGeraldine Silva, Executive Director of the Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton Immigrant Service Association, provided an overview of the organization noting that it is a non-profit immigrant led organization that has been established to address the needs of newcomers and immigrants in Kawartha Lakes. She requested formal and sustained municipal support from the City which would allow them to increase their capacity and continue, sustain and effectively scale their vital work.CR2025-410Moved ByCouncillor AshmoreSeconded ByCouncillor PerryThat the presentation by Geraldine Silva, of the Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton Integrated Immigrant Services Association, regarding a Request for Funding for the Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton Integrated Immigrant Services Association, be received.Carried6.Deputations Regarding the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes 6.1CC2025-12.6.1 Request Regarding Municipal Services and Infrastructure Upgrades and ExtensionsTom DeBoer, TD ConsultingTom DeBoer, of TD Consulting, provided an overview for his request for municipal support for the extension of municipal infrastructure on Mill Street and Wychwood. He outlined that the improvements have been identified through the review of two ongoing consent applications and he encouraged Council to support the necessary extensions through the 2026 budget. He was asked to submit a detailed summary of his request for consideration as part of the budget process.CR2025-411Moved ByCouncillor RichardsonSeconded ByCouncillor WarrenThat the deputation of Tom DeBoer, of TD Consulting, regarding a Request for Municipal Services and Infrastructure Upgrades and Extensions, be received.Carried6.2CC2025-12.6.2 Budget Request - St. George Street, LindsayGloria LangilleGloria Langille provided an overview of her concern relating to the state of St. George Street in Lindsay. She noted that area residents had submitted a petition to request that St. George Street be repaved but the road has not been repaired. She asked Council to consider repaving St. George Street, Lindsay.CR2025-412Moved ByCouncillor DobleSeconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonaldThat the deputation of Gloria Langille, regarding a Budget Request - St. George Street, Lindsay, be received.Carried6.3CC2025-12.6.3 Budget Request - St. George Street, LindsayJennifer PearsonJennifer Pearson provided an overview of her concerns relating to the condition of St. George Street, Lindsay. She noted that she is a long-time resident of St. George Street and the condition of the road has deteriorated. She asked Council to consider repaving St. George Street in Lindsay.CR2025-413Moved ByCouncillor DobleSeconded ByCouncillor RichardsonThat the deputation of Jennifer Pearson, regarding a Budget Request - St. George Street, Lindsay, be received.Carried6.4CC2025-12.6.4 Budget Request - St. George Street, LindsayGlen IronsGlen Irons expressed concern relating the condition St. George Street in Lindsay. He questioned why St. Patrick Street will be improved before St. George Street; he noted that the condition of St. George Street is worse than St. Patrick Street and encouraged Council to improve St. George Street, and address drainage issues there, first.CR2025-414Moved ByCouncillor DobleSeconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonaldThat the deputation of Glen Irons, regarding a Budget Request - St. George Street, Lindsay, be received.Carried7.Correspondence Regarding the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes 8.Petitions 8.1CC2025-12.8.1 1.Online Petition - Stop the Tax Hike - D Ainsworth.pdfRequest for the Long Term Financial Plan to be Revised to Limit the Proposed Tax Rate Increase to 1.5% Until 2031 or Until the Housing Crisis is OverThis is an Electronic Petition with 1230 SignaturesDan AinsworthCR2025-415Moved ByCouncillor PerrySeconded ByCouncillor AshmoreThat the petition received from Dan Ainsworth, regarding a Request for the Long Term Financial Plan to be Revised to Limit the Proposed Tax Rate Increase to 1.5% Until 2031 or Until the Housing Crisis is Over, be received.Carried8.2CC2025-12.8.2 Request for LakeBreeze Road and all Adjacent Roads to be PavedA copy of this Petition with 66 is available at the City Clerk's Office for reviewJim McIlroyCR2025-416Moved ByCouncillor PerrySeconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonaldThat the petition received from Jim McIlroy, regarding a Request for Lakebreeze Road and all Adjacent Roads to be Paved, be received.Carried9.Confirming By-Law 1.20251112 Council Special.pdfBy-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council Meeting of November 12, 2025CR2025-417Moved ByCouncillor WarrenSeconded ByCouncillor JoyceThat a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Special Council Meeting held Wednesday, November 12, 2025 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.Carried10.Adjournment CR2025-418Moved ByCouncillor DobleSeconded ByCouncillor RichardsonThat the Council Meeting adjourn at 8:22 p.m.CarriedRead and adopted this 18th day of November, 2025.No Item Selected This item has no attachments.1.20251112 Council Special.pdf1.Online Petition - Stop the Tax Hike - D Ainsworth.pdf1.Deputation Request - Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton Integrated Immigration Services Association - Appendix A.pdf1.11.12.25 Public Budget Meeting Presentation.pdf