The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

COW2024-01
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 Tracy Richardson
  • Councillor Ron Ashmore
  • Councillor Dan Joyce
  • Councillor Mike Perry
  • 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 C. McDonald and Councillors R. Ashmore, D. Joyce, M. Perry, T. Richardson and E. Smeaton 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, Directors L. Barrie, S. Beukeboom, B. Robinson, J. Rojas, C. Shanks, Paramedic Chief S. Johnston and Fire Chief T. Jones were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

City Solicitor R. Carlson, Manager of Economic Development R. Mustard and Economic Development Officer, Heritage Planning, E. Turner were also in attendance electronically.

2.
Adoption of Agenda

 
  • CW2024-001
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole of Tuesday, January 16, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

Councillor  Joyce declared a pecuniary interest for Item 7.1.2 for discussion relating to emergency management or Intertek-SAI Global as those items are related to his employment.

4.
Deputations

 

4.1
COW2024-01.4.1

This item has attachments. 
1.Deputation Request - Christa Blanchard.pdf

Backyard Chicken Pilot Program
Christa Blanchard

Christa Blanchard spoke the Backyard Chicken Pilot Program.  She outlined how her family benefits from the chickens that they have acquired and she asked Council to consider reducing the minimum lot size that is required within the Backyard Chicken Pilot Program.  Reducing the lot size requirement will make it possible for more residents to qualify for the Program.

  • CW2024-002
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the deputation of Christa Blanchard, regarding the Backyard Chicken Pilot Program, be received; and

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

    Carried

4.2
COW2024-01.4.2

This item has attachments. 
1.Deputation Request - Shane Baker.pdf

Request to Purchase the Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to Grove Road, Fenelon Township
Shane Baker
Michael Brooks

Shane Baker, President of Cameron Lake South Shore Road Association, and Michael Brooks, the former President of the Cameron Lake South Shore Road Association, provided an overview of seventeen (17) applications to purchase the shoreline road allowance adjacent to Grove Road that were submitted to the Land Management Team. They noted that the shoreline road allowance looks like waterfront property and there are no beaches or public points of access that would be affected by the sale of the property. They outlined that the requests to purchase were denied by the Land Management Team due to concerns regarding road maintenance.   It was noted that Grove Road is subject to a Limited Service Agreement for maintenance and they did not believe that the sale would have any implications on that Agreement. Residents would like to purchase the shoreline area so that it forms part of their property.

 

  • CW2024-003
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That the deputation of Shane Baker and Michael Brooks, regarding a Request to Purchase the Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to Grove Road, Fenelon Township, be received; and

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

    Carried

4.3
COW2024-01.4.3

This item has attachments. 
1.Deputation Request - Keith Stata with Supplementary Information.pdf

Entrance to Severed Property Off of Highway 121, Kinmount
Keith Stata

Keith Stata provided an overview of a parcel of land that was severed in 1977 and the issue that he has encountered relating to an entrance permit for that severed lot.  He outlined that the severed lot was listed for sale and a perspective purchaser raised the issue of an entrance permit. Since that time Mr. Stata has been working with Staff to confirm the entrance to the severed lot. The overview provided a description of the area surrounding the severed lot and Council was asked to assist with the resolution of the matter.

  • CW2024-004
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the deputation of Keith Stata, regarding an Entrance to Severed Property Off of Highway 121, Kinmount, be received; and

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

    Carried

4.4
COW2024-01.4.4

This item has attachments. 
1.Deputation Request - James Webster.pdf
2.Deputation Request - James Webster supplementary information.pdf

Request to Purchase Unopened Road Allowance Adjacent to Part Lot 32, Concession 9, Fenelon
James R. Webster

James R. Webster provided an overview of a request to purchase the unopened road allowance adjacent to Part Lot 32, Concession 9, Fenelon.  He outlined that the request was reviewed by the Land Management Team and the request was denied as the land is needed for future road connectivity.  Mr. Webster questioned whether the unopened road allowance would be suitable for road connectivity due to extensive wetlands in the area.  He asked for the request to purchase the unopened road allowance to be reconsidered by the Land Management Team.

  • CW2024-005
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Smeaton

    That the deputation of James R. Webster, regarding a Request to Purchase the Unopened Road Allowance Adjacent to Part Lot 32, Concession 9, Township of Fenelon, be received; and

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

    Carried

4.5
COW2024-01.4.5

This item has attachments. 
1.Deputation Request - William Denby.pdf

2024 Tax Increase and the Allocation of Fines Collected by Provincial Offences Administration
William Denby

William Denby spoke to the 2024 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes and questioned how many fines are collected through the Provincial Offences Administration Offices.  He also asked when additional services will be implemented to assist individuals experiencing homelessness.

  • CW2024-006
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That the deputation of William Denby, regarding the 2024 Tax Increase and the Allocation of Fines Collected by Provincial Offences Administration, be received; and

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

    Carried

4.6
COW2024-01.4.6

This item has attachments. 
1.Deputation Request - Doug Shaw.pdf

2024 Water-Wastewater Rates
Doug Shaw

Doug Shaw spoke to the 2024 Water-Wastewater Rates. He questioned why there are varying water rates throughout the municipality and also questioned why residents are being charged for water-wastewater services when they are not accessing the system.

  • CW2024-007
    Moved ByCouncillor Smeaton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That the deputation of Doug Shaw, regarding 2024 Water-Wastewater Rates, be received; and

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

    Carried

4.7
COW2024-01.4.7

This item has attachments. 
1.Deputation Request - Harry Luchies.pdf

Installation of Rebar at the Soccer Fields at Wilson Fields, Lindsay
Harry Luchies

Harry Luchies spoke to an issue involving the installation of rebar stakes at Wilson Fields in Lindsay.  He outlined that he reported the issue to Staff and provided a summary of their response to him.

  • CW2024-008
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the deputation of Harry Luchies, regarding the Installation of Rebar at the Soccer Fields at Wilson Fields, Lindsay, be received; and

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

    Carried

5.
Correspondence

 

6.
Presentations

 

6.1
COW2024-01.6.1

This item has attachments. 
1.Presentation - HKPR - Publicly Available Sharps Bins.pdf

Harm Reduction Afforded by Publicly Available Sharps Bins
Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Dane Record, PARN

Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Heath Unit, and Dane Record, Executive Director of the Peterborough Aids Resource Network, provided an overview of the drug poisoning crisis and the benefits that are associated with publicly available sharps bins.

  • CW2024-009
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the presentation by Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health for Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, and Dane Record, of PARN, regarding Harm Reduction Afforded by Publicly Available Sharps Bins, be received; and

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

    Carried

6.2
COW2024-01.6.2

This item has attachments. 
1.Presentation - Active Transporation Master Plan Update.pdf

Active Transportation Master Plan Update
Claire Basinski, CIMA+

Claire Basinski, of CIMA+, provided an update on the proposed Active Transportation Master Plan. The update included an overview of the project objectives and benefits, project processes and the public consultation that was completed. She reviewed the recommended changes to the Active Transportation Network within Kawartha Lakes, the associated cost and how those changes could be implemented as short, medium and long term goals.

  • CW2024-010
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the presentation by Claire Basinski, of CIMA+, regarding an Update on the Active Transportation Master Plan, be received; and

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

    Carried

6.3
COW2024-01.6.3

 

Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2024-2027 Overview
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
Brenda Stonehouse, Manager, Strategy and Innovation

Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, and Brenda Stonehouse, Manager of Strategy and Innovation, provided an overview of the proposed Strategic Plan for Kawartha Lakes for 2024-2027.  The Strategic Plan is developed for Kawartha Lakes to outline priority areas and goals for Council and Staff. The Strategic Plan is a foundational document that guides the work of the municipality and provides a framework for decision making. The overview included a summary of the main components of the plan being the Vision, Mission, Values, Guiding Principles and Priority Areas for Kawartha Lakes.

  • CW2024-011
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That the presentation by Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, and Brenda Stonehouse, Manager of Strategy and Innovation, regarding an Overview of the Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2024-2027, be received; and

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

    Carried

6.3.1
Report CAO2024-001

This item has attachments. 
1.CAO2024-001.pdf
2.CA2024-001 Appendix A.pdf

Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2024-2027
Brenda Stonehouse, Manager, Strategy and Innovation

  • CW2024-012
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That Report CAO2024-001, Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2024-2027 be received;

    That the Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2024-2027 contained in Appendix A to Report CAO2024-001 be approved; and

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

    Carried

7.
Consent Matters

 
  • Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That all of proposed recommendations shown in Section 7.1 of the Agenda be approved by the Committee of the Whole in the order that they appear on the agenda, sequentially numbered and forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

    Carried

7.1
Reports

 

7.1.1
ED2024-001

This item has attachments. 
1.ED2024-001.pdf
2.ED2024-001 Appendix A.pdf

Proposed Heritage Designation of 91 William Street North, Town of Lindsay (Bell Telephone Company Exchange)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer, Heritage Planning

  • CW2024-013

    That Report ED2024-001, Proposed Heritage Designation of 91 William Street North, Town of Lindsay (Bell Telephone Company Exchange), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 91 William Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed;

    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; and

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

    Carried

7.1.2
WWW2024-001

This item has attachments. 
1.WWW2024-001.pdf
2.WWW2024-001 Appendix A.pdf
3.WWW2024-001 Appendix B.pdf
4.WWW2024-001 Appendix C.pdf
5.WWW2024-001 Appendix D.pdf
6.WWW2024-001 Appendix E.pdf
7.WWW2024-001 Appendix F.pdf
8.WWW2024-001 Appendix G.pdf

Drinking Water Quality Management System Annual Summary and Review
Julie Henry, Quality Management and Policy Coordinator

  • CW2024-014

    That Report WWW2024-001, Drinking Water Quality Management System Summary and Review, be received;

    That the City of Kawartha Lakes Water and Wastewater (as the accredited Operating Authority) Quality Management System Policy statements be received;

    That the Ontario Clean Water Agency (as the second accredited Operating Authority) Quality Management System Policy statements be received;

    That the external audit report for the Water and Wastewater Division be received;

    That the external audit report for the Ontario Clean Water Agency be received;

    That the Water and Wastewater Division Management Review Summary be received;

    That the Ontario Clean Water Agency Management Review Summary be received; and

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

    Carried

7.1.3
CEM2024-001

This item has attachments. 
1.CEM2024-001.pdf
2.CEM2024-001 Appendix A.pdf
3.CEM2024-001 Appendix B.pdf

Assumption of St. Alban's Cemetery
Pat Wykes, Cemetery Administrator

  • CW2024-015

    That Report CEM2024-001, Assumption of St. Alban’s Cemetery, be received;

    That Staff take the necessary action to assume ownership of St. Alban’s Cemetery as set out in the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, Section 101.1 Subsections 1 to 8; and

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

    Carried

8.
Memorandums

 

8.1
COW2024-01.8.1

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Memorandum - Councillor Richardson - Cottingham Streetlight.pdf

Memorandum Regarding a Joint Venture Between the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Ministry of Transportation to Re-establish the Street Light at 929 Cottingham Road, Township of Emily
Councillor Richardson

  • CW2024-016
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Smeaton

    That the Memorandum from Councillor Richardson, regarding a Joint Venture between the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Ministry of Transportation to Re-establish the Street Light at 929 Cottingham Road, Township of Emily, be received; 

    That Staff report back by Q2, 2024; and

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

    Carried

8.2
COW2024-01.8.2

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Memorandum - Richardson - Calcium Chloride.pdf

Memorandum Regarding Calcium Chloride Program for Gravel Roads 
Councillor Richardson

  • CW2024-017
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the Memorandum from Councillor Richardson, regarding Calcium Chloride Program for Gravel Roads, be received.

    That Staff report back to Council by Q3, 2024 with a report on the status of the calcium chloride program for gravel roads, including target and achieved calcium chloride application rates, direct program costs, service and lifecycle cost impacts of the program.

    That Staff determine whether the program requires adjustment to better minimize gravel road lifecycle costs; and

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

    Carried

8.3
COW2024-01.8.3

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Memorandum - Councillor Smeaton - Service Club Signs.pdf

Memorandum Regarding Service Club Signs
Councillor Smeaton

  • CW2024-018
    Moved ByCouncillor Smeaton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the Memorandum from Councillor Smeaton, regarding Service Club Signs, be received;

    That Staff report back to Council by end of Q2, 2024 with an update on service club and general community signs in Kawartha Lakes; and

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

    Carried

8.4
COW2024-01.8.4

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Memorandum - Community Centre Rd - Councillor Ashmore.pdf

Memorandum Regarding Community Centre Road, Dunsford
Councillor Ashmore

  • CW2024-019
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding Community Centre Road, Dunsford, be received; and

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

    Carried

9.
Adjournment

 
  • CW2024-020
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Smeaton

    That the Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourn at 4:23 p.m.

    Carried
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