The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

CC2024-11

Tuesday, August 27, 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 C. McDonald and Councillors R. Ashmore, D. Joyce, T. Richardson, E. Smeaton and P. Warren were in attendance in Council Chambers.

Councillor E. Yeo was in attendance electronically.

Councillor M. Perry was absent.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell, Directors L. Barrie, S. Beukeboom, C. Faber, J. Johnson, B. Robinson, R. Rojas, Fire Chief T. Jones and Paramedic Chief S. Johnston were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

City Solicitor R. Carlson, N. Rahman, Supervisor of Environmental Capital Project Management, and E. Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning 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

• CR2024-426
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, August 27, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

  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

Councillor Richardson:

• Words of congratulations were extended to three local Olympians for their participation in the 2024 Paris Games. Emma Wright was the team captain for Canada's water polo team and lead the way for their 8th place finish overall. Jill Moffatt partnered in the lightweight sculls and finished in 8th place in the world. Olivia Apps was captain of Canada's Women's Rugby Sevens and her leadership and tenacious determination lead Canada to a silver medal. They were applauded for their accomplishment.
• The Pontypool Annual Classic Car Show will be held in Pontypool on at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 1st. The event will include live music, face painting, touch a truck and a barbeque.
• Residents were encouraged to watch for registration dates for local winter activities including local minor hockey and figure skating programs.

• Residents were encouraged to support local food banks across the City of Kawartha Lakes.

• Words of congratulations were extended to all of the local community groups and their volunteers on the successful events that were held throughout the summer months.

Deputy Mayor McDonald:

• Ribfest will be held at the Lindsay Exhibition on Sunday, August 30th.
• Victoria Manor will be hosting their annual car show on Thursday, September 5th.
• The 170th Lindsay Exhibition will begin on Saturday, September 14th.
• Residents were also reminded that the International Plowing Match will be held at the Lindsay Exhibition from Tuesday, October 1st to Saturday, October 5^th. Training sessions for event volunteers will be held at the Lindsay Exhibition from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14th. Anyone interested in volunteering for the event is welcome to attend the training sessions.

Councillor Warren:

• Mayor Elmslie, Councillor Richardson and Councillor Warren attended the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference from Sunday, August 18th to Wednesday, August 21st.
• The Kinmount and District Health Centre held a fundraising event on Sunday, August 11th.
• A Midnight Madness shopping event was held in Bobcaygeon on Saturday, August 3rd and there was a fantastic turnout.
• The Kinmount Fair will be held in Kinmount from Friday, August 30th to Sunday, September 1st with Councillor Warren and Mayor Elmslie scheduled to attend.

Councillor Joyce:

• The Kawartha Lakes Public Library's Summer Reading Program was a huge success with attendance being up over 18% when compared to 2023 Summer Reading Program.
• The Lindsay Branch of the Kawartha Lakes Public Library will be closed for renovations from Saturday, August 31st to Saturday, September 14th. The Lindsay Branch is an original Carnegie Library and 120 years later we are still investing in that amazing facility.
• The Little Britain Community Association will be hosting their Harvest Moon Celebration on Saturday, September 7th which will include a tractor parade at 2:00 p.m. followed by a dinner and dance; tickets are now available.
• Councillor Joyce recently travelled to Sweden to attend the World Masters Athletic Competition; this is a track and field event for participants over 35 years old with over 8000 participants. Canada earned 54 medals and it was a wonderful display of sportsmanship and kindness.

Councillor Smeaton:

• On Saturday, September 7th Mark Fevang will be hosting a Mark-a-thon fundraising walk in support of A Place Called Home. The walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Kawartha Lakes Police Service Building on Victoria Avenue in Lindsay.
• Staff will be hosting an information open house on the Lindsay Legacy Chest Fund Program from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11th at the Lindsay Branch of the Kawartha Lakes Public Library. Anyone interested in learning about the Lindsay Legacy Chest Fund Program is welcome to attend.
• Words of encouragement were extended to all local students as they embark on a new school year; drivers were encouraged to be mindful of speed limits and take care as they travel close to schools.
• Residents were reminded that the Lindsay Farmers Market is open on Saturday mornings.
• Words of thanks were extended to Mark Mitchell, former Chief of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service, on his retirement and words of congratulations were extended to Kirk Robertson, the newly appointed Chief of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service.

Councillor Ashmore:

• The Municipal Heritage Committee will be hosting the 2024 Doors Open Event from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 15th. The event will focus on historical sites within Fenelon Falls, Sturgeon Point and Bobcaygeon.
• Words of thanks were extended to the Omemee Blooms Garden Club for all of their dedication to the Village of Omemee.
• Words of condolence were extended to the friends and family of Barbara McGregor, a former Councillor for the Village of Fenelon Falls.
• Words of appreciation were extended to all of the volunteers that are working to prepare for the International Plowing Match being held in Lindsay from Tuesday, October 1st to Saturday, October 5th.
• Words of thanks were extended to Staff on the anticipated installation of two new crosswalks, within one located on Deane Street in Omemee and one located at the intersection of Sturgeon Road North and St. Luke's Road.

Mayor Elmslie:

• The Kawartha Arts Festival will be held at the Fenelon Falls Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st.  It is a great opportunity to start your Christmas shopping.
• Mayor Elmslie provided an overview of his attendance at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference that was held from Sunday, August 18th to Wednesday, August 21st.

4.2

Staff

Chief Jones:

• Words of thanks were extended to everyone who attended the Emergency Services Golf Tournament that was held on Wednesday, August 21st. Proceeds from the tournament support of the Kawartha Lakes Food Service and the Art Truax Memorial Bursary. The tournament resulted in a $10,000.00 donation to the Kawartha Lakes Food Source and the allocation of three (3) $1,000.00 bursaries for students that are pursuing a career in emergency services.

5.

Council Minutes

Regular Council Meeting, July 23, 2024

• CR2024-427
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 23, 2024, be received and adopted.

  Carried

6.

Deputations

7.

Correspondence

7.1

CC2024-11.7.1

Correspondence Regarding the Existing Physician Shortage in Ontario
Kimberly Moran, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Medical Association
Colin Best, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario

• CR2024-428
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the correspondence from Kimberly Moran, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Medical Association, and Colin Best, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, regarding the Existing Physician Shortage in Ontario, be received; and

  That the City of Kawartha Lakes urge the Federal Government and the Province of Ontario to recognize the physician shortage in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Ontario, to fund health care appropriately and ensure every Ontarian to primary care.

  Carried

8.

Presentations

8.1

CC2024-11.8.1

Highway 7 Sewage Pumping Station Environmental Assessment (EA) Completion Presentation
Jeanorth Sinnakando, Greer Galloway Group Inc.
Nafiur Rahman, Supervisor, Environmental Capital Project Management

Nafiur Rahman, Supervisor of Environmental Capital Project Management, and Jeanorth Sinnakando, of Greer Galloway Group Inc., provided an overview of the Environmental Assessment (EA) that has been completed for the Highway 7 Sewage Pumping Station that will be located in the area of Highway 7 and Lindsay Street South, in Lindsay. The overview outlined that the sewage pumping station is part of the process to expand the wastewater collection system for Lindsay. The overview also summarized the preferred option for the project, being the construction of a new Sewage Pumping Station and associated force main, and the next steps to be taken.

• CR2024-429
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the presentation by Jeanorth Sinnakando, of Greer Galloway Group Inc., and Nafiur Rahman, Supervisor, Environmental Capital Project Management, regarding the Highway 7 Sewage Pumping Station Environmental Assessment (EA) Completion, be received.

  Carried

8.1.1

Report ENG2024-024

Highway 7 Sewage Pumping Station Environmental Assessment (EA) Completion
Martin Leclerc, Senior Engineering Technician

• CR2024-30
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That Report ENG2024-024, Highway 7 Sewage Pumping Station Environmental Assessment (EA) Completion, be received;

  That the preferred solution of constructing a new Sewage Pumping Station and associated force main within the proposed block of the Gateway Subdivision to service new development of the Gateway Subdivision and the adjacent properties identified, be supported by Council; and

  That Staff be authorized to file the Environmental Study Report (ESR) for the legislated 30-day comment period.

  Carried

9.

Planning Advisory Committee

9.1

Correspondence Regarding Planning Advisory Committee Recommendations

9.2

Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, August 8, 2024

• CR2024-431
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the Minutes of the August 8, 2024 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

  Carried

9.3

Business Arising from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

9.3.1

PAC2024-051

• That Report PLAN2024-049, Amendment to the Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law 16-78 at 89 Prince St West in the former Village of Bobcaygeon - Kawartha Dairy Ltd., be received; and

  That Report PLAN2024-049, Amendment to the Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law 16-78 at 89 Prince St West in the former Village of Bobcaygeon - Kawartha Dairy Ltd., be referred back to staff to address agency comments and for further review of technical studies.

  Carried

9.3.2

PAC2024-052

• That Report PLAN2024-050, Amend the Township of Emily Zoning By-law 1996-30 at 1023 Kings Wharf Road, be received; and

  That Report PLAN2024-050, Amend the Township of Emily Zoning By-law 1996-30 at 1023 Kings Wharf Road be referred back to staff to address agency comments and for further review of technical studies.

  Carried

9.3.3

PAC2024-053

• That Report PLAN2024-051, Amend the Somerville Zoning By-law 78-45 and City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan at 1062 3rd Concession and 1691 County Road 121, Part of Lot 17 and 18, Concession 2, Township of Somerville in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received;

  That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2024-015, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2024-051, be approved and adopted by Council;

  That an Official Plan Amendment respecting application D01-2024-005, substantially in the form attached as Appendix E to Report PLAN2024-051, 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

9.3.4

PAC2024-054

• That Report PLAN2024-043, 31 Barkwell Lane Zoning By-law Amendment, be received for information;

  That a Zoning By-law Amendment, respecting application D06-2023-028, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2024-043, be adopted by Council; and

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

  Carried

9.4

Items Extracted from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

10.

Consent Matters

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

• Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 10.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 10.1.2, 10.1.6, 10.1.7, 10.1.8 and 10.1.9, be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

  Carried

10.1

Reports

10.1.1

CAO2024-006

Physician Recruitment Reserve Request
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

• CR2024-432

  That Report CAO2024-006, Physician Recruitment Reserve Request, be received; and

  That payment of up to $270,000.00 to the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) be authorized from the Doctor Recruitment Reserve ($224,000.00) and the Primary Care Recruitment and Retention Reserve ($46,000.00) to support three Doctor Return of Service agreements.

  Carried

10.1.2

PUR2024-018

Fibre Optic Cable Installation for the Future Paramedic Headquarters
Ashley Wykes, Buyer
Peter Evans, Chief Information Officer

• CR2024-436
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That Report PUR2024-018, Fibre Optic Cable Installation for the Future Paramedic Headquarters, be received;

  That the 2025 budgeted Capital project 928250108– Fibre Optic Network for the installation of Fibre Optic Cabling for the Paramedic Headquarters be granted early start approval, as per Mayoral Decision 05-2024;

  That R Line Utility Construction Ltd. be awarded the single source contract for fibre optic cabling installation for a total cost of $1,000,000.00, not including HST;

  That the Director of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement to award the contract; and

  That the IT Department be authorized to issue a purchase order.

  Carried

10.1.3

ED2024-028

Amendments to the Heritage Applications Policy
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• CR2024-433

  That Report ED2024-028, Amendments to the Heritage Applications Policy, be received; and

  That Policy CP2021-040, entitled Heritage Applications Policy, be amended as outlined in Appendix A of this report.

  Carried

10.1.4

ED2024-037

Economic Development Fund: A. Sheila Boyd Foundation (Boyd Heritage Museum)
Rebecca Mustard, Manager, Economic Development

• CR2024-434

  That Report ED2024-037, Economic Development Fund: A. Sheila Boyd Foundation (Boyd Heritage Museum), be received; and

  That the A. Sheila Boyd Heritage Foundation being an organization that is structured as a not-for-profit Foundation for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Boyd Heritage Museum be approved for funding of $11,865.18 from the Economic Development Fund Cultural Facilities Support Grant 2024 commitment in the General Contingency Reserve (1.32090).

  Carried

10.1.5

HS2024-006

Cross Jurisdictional Child Care Agreements
Janine Mitchell, Manager, Human Services

• CR2024-435

  That Report HS2024-006 Cross Jurisdictional Child Care, be received;

  That the agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Simcoe for the purpose of the provision of cross jurisdictional child care, attached as Appendix A to report HS2024-006, be approved, and

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

  Carried

10.1.6

EMS2024-003

2025 Response Time Performance Plan
Jamie Golden, Deputy Chief Professional Standards

• CR2024-437
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That Report EMS2024-003, 2025 Response Time Performance Plan (RTPP), be received;

  That the 2025 Response Time Performance Plan Targets as outlined in Table 1 to Report EMS2024-003 be approved; and

  That staff be authorized to submit the 2025 RTPP to the Ministry of Health under part VIII of Ontario Regulation 257/00 made under the Ambulance Act, including the Response Time Performance Plan Targets.

  Carried

10.1.7

ENG2024-016

Jewell Drain - Petition for Drainage
Richard Monaghan, Drainage Superintendent, Engineering and Corporate Assets 

• CR2024-438
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That Report ENG2024-016, Jewell Drain – Petition for Drainage, be received;

  That Council proceed with the petition submitted by Sarah Jewell for drainage works for Concession 6, Lot 21 Geographic Township of Fenelon to be known as the Jewell Municipal Drain and instruct the City Clerk to proceed with the notices required under Section 5(1)b of the Drainage Act;

  That Staff concurrently continue to pursue with the petitioner options for a mutual drain agreement as per the City Policy; and

  That pursuant to Section 8(1) of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D. 17, Staff recommend to Council, Ken Smith and Mark Hoar of D.M. Wills and Associates Limited be appointed as the Engineers of Record for the examination of the area requiring drainage and proceed with the requirements of the Drainage Act for the proposed Jewell Drain.

  Carried

10.1.8

ENG2024-023

Request for Streetlight - Cottingham Road and Highway 7
Joseph Kelly, Traffic Management Supervisor

• CR2024-439
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That Report ENG2024-024, Request for Streetlight – Cottingham Road and Highway 7, be received; and

  That Staff be directed to establish delineation lighting at the intersection at Highway 7 and Cottingham Road by installing a new light fixture with consultation and approval from Hydro.”

  Carried

10.1.9

RD2024-009

Brushing Program Overview
Chris Porter, Manager of Roads Operations East
Thomas Hopper, Manager of Roads Operations West

• CR2024-440
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Report RD2024-009, Brushing Program Overview, be received.

  Carried

10.2

Items Extracted from Consent

11.

Petitions

11.1

CC2024-11.11.1

Request for a 40km/hr Community Area Speed Limit for the Community of Lorneville within the Hamlet Boundaries with Speed Signage
Note: This is an Electronic Petition with 23 Signatures
Melanie Maryniuk

• CR2024-441
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the petition received from Melanie Maryniuk, regarding a Request for a 40km/hr Community Area Speed Limit for the Community of Lorneville within the Hamlet Boundaries with Speed Signage, be received and referred to Staff for review and report back by the end of Q4, 2024.

  Carried

11.2

CC2024-11.11.2

Request for the Asphalt Resurfacing and/or Reconstruction of Bury's Green Road between Kawartha Lakes Road 121 and Kawartha Lakes Road 49 by the end of 2025
Note: This is an Electronic Petition with 38 Signatures
Jenn Patterson

• CR2024-442
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the petition received from Jenn Patterson, regarding a Request for the Asphalt Resurfacing and/or Reconstruction of Bury's Green Road between Kawartha Lakes Road 121 and Kawartha Lakes Road 49 by the end of 2025, be received and forwarded to the Mayor and Staff for consideration in the 2025 Budget.

  Carried

12.

Other or New Business

13.

By-Laws

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

• CR2024-443
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the By-Laws shown in Section 13.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 13.1.1 to and including 13.1.18, save and except for Item 13.1.3, be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

13.1

By-Laws by Consent

13.1.1

By-Law 2024-156

By-Law to Stop Up and Close the Road Allowance between Lot 18 and Lot 19, Concession 2, Somerville, North of Plan 434; City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 57R-11133 (PIN: 63119-0345 (LT)) and to Authorize the Sale of the Land to the Abutting Landowner (263 Somerville 2nd Concession, Fenelon Falls)

13.1.2

By-Law 2024-157

By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Telecommunications License Agreement Between the City of Kawartha Lakes and Shared Tower Inc. for 1 Duke Street, Bobcaygeon, in the City of Kawartha Lakes

13.1.3

CR2024-173

By-Law to Designate 97 King Street, Village of Woodville in the City of Kawartha Lakes

• CR2024-444
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the By-Law to Designate 97 King Street, Village of Woodville in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be read a first, second, third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

13.1.4

By-Law 2024-158

By-Law to Designate 16-22 King Street East, Village of Omemee in the City of Kawartha Lakes

13.1.5

By-Law 2024-159

By-Law to Designate 24-26 King Street East, Village of Omemee in the City of Kawartha Lakes

13.1.6

By-Law 2024-160

By-Law to Designate 1884 Pigeon Lake Road, Geographic Township of Emily in the City of Kawartha Lakes

13.1.7

By-Law 2024-161

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2019-154, being a By-Law to Delegate Authority for the Alteration of Heritage Property in the City of Kawartha Lakes

13.1.8

By-Law 2024-162

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

13.1.9

By-Law 2024-163

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

13.1.10

By-Law 2024-164

By-Law to Provide for the Erection of a Stop Sign at Monck Street and Cockburn Street (Norland) in the City of Kawartha Lakes

13.1.11

By-Law 2024-165

By-Law to Amend the Township of Somerville Zoning By-Law No. 78-45 to Rezone Land within the City Of Kawartha Lakes (1062 3rd Concession and 1691 County Road 121)

13.1.12

By-Law 2024-166

By-Law to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan to Re-designate Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (1062 3rd Concession and 1691 County Road 121)

13.1.13

By-Law 2024-167

By-Law to Amend The United Townships of Laxton, Digby and Longford By-Law 32-83, as amended, to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (31 Barkwell Lane)

13.1.14

By-Law 2024-168

By-Law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes for Limited Enforcement Purposes (Noise enforcement at Fleming College) (Desormeaux, C)

13.1.15

By-Law 2024-169

By-Law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes for Limited Enforcement Purposes (Noise enforcement at Fleming College) (Dorman, K)

13.1.16

By-Law 2024-170

By-Law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes for Limited Enforcement Purposes (Noise enforcement at Fleming College) (Elliot, J)

13.1.17

By-Law 2024-171

By-Law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes for Limited Enforcement Purposes (Noise enforcement at Fleming College) (Trudell, J)

13.1.18

By-Law 2024-172

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2014-026 being a By-Law to Require the Owners of Yards Within Kawartha Lakes to Clean and Clear Them

13.2

By-Laws Extracted from Consent

14.

Notice of Motion

15.

Closed Session

15.1

Adoption of Closed Session Agenda

• CR2024-445
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the Closed Session agenda be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

15.2

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest in Closed Session Items

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

15.3

Move Into Closed Session

• CR2024-446
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Council convene into closed session at 2:33 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 s.25, in order to consider matters identified in Section 15.3 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, August 27, 2024, namely Items 15.3.1 to and including 15.3.10.

  Carried

15.3.1

CC2024-11.15.3.1

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting of July 23, 2024
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed 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 of local Board
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
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

15.3.2

ED2024-020

Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee Appointments
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

15.3.3

CC2024-11.15.3.3

Update on the Status of the Rural Zoning By-Law for the City of Kawartha Lakes - Verbal Report
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipal or local board
Leah Barrie, Director of Development Services

15.3.4

LGL2024-005

Omemee Medical Centre
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

15.3.5

LGL2024-006

158 Colborne Street - OLT-24-000646 - D06-2022-021
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local boards
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

15.3.6

LGL2024-007

Ontario Land Tribunal Matter OLT-2-002091 - Official Plan 2012 Aggregate Policies and Bobcaygeon Secondary Plan
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)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

15.3.7

RS2024-033

Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 27 Campbell Beach Road
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

15.3.8

RS2024-037

Phase I and II Environmental Assessment Reports - 4 Station Road, Kinmount
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

15.3.9

RS2024-038

Funding for Environmental Assessment of Vacant Parcel on Kent Street West, Lindsay
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

15.3.10

CORP2024-023

Collective Bargaining Ratification - CUPE 855
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations
Liana Patterson, Chief People Officer

16.

Matters from Closed Session

Item 15.3.1

The Confidential Closed Session Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of July 23, 2024 were approved.

Item 15.3.2

Item 15.3.3

Council received an update on the status of the Rural Zoning By-Law for the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Item 15.3.4

Item 15.3.5

The City Solicitor was provided instruction with respect to an appeal brought to the Ontario Land Tribunal respecting land at 158 Colborne Street, Lindsay, and being Tribunal Matter OLT-24-000646.

Item 15.3.6

The City Solicitor provided an update and received instructions with respect to appeals brought to the Ontario Land Tribunal respecting the Bobcaygeon Secondary Plan and the Official Plan 2012, and being Tribunal Matter OLT-22-002091.

Item 15.3.7

An appraisal and counter offer for the road allowance adjacent to 27 Campbell Beach Road, Brechin was provided to Council.  Council provided instruction to Staff.

Item 15.3.8

Staff provided an update to Council regarding the Phase I and Phase II ESAs for 4 Station Road, Kinmount.  Council provided direction regarding the proposed acquisition of the subject property.

Item 15.3.9

Staff provided an update to Council regarding a Phase I ESA for a vacant parcel on Kent Street West, Lindsay.  Staff advised Council of the costs associated with a Phase II ESA.  Council provided direction regarding the funding for a Phase II ESA.

Item 15.3.10

Council received a final update on Collective Bargaining Ratification for CUPE 855.

• CR2024-458
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the following members of the public be appointed to the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee:

  Thomas Barnett for a 2-year term, ending December 31, 2026

  Katie Virag-Cavanagh for a 2-year term, ending December 31, 2026

  Carried
• CR2024-459
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That the City acquire title to the property known municipally as 23 Wellington Street, Omemee and legally described as Part NE ¼ Lot 8 Concession 3 Emily, designated Part 1 Plan 57R9639; Kawartha Lakes, all as in PIN 63259-0514 (LT); and

  That the City assume operation of the Omemee Medical Centre as of January 1, 2025.

  Carried

17.

Confirming By-Law

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting of August 27, 2024

• CR2024-460
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, August 27, 2024 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

18.

Adjournment

• CR2024-461
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the Council Meeting adjourn at 4:12 p.m.

  Carried

  Read and adopted this 24th day of September, 2024.