The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

CC2025-07
Open Session Commencing at 11:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
Members:
  • Mayor Doug Elmslie
  • Deputy Mayor Charlie McDonald
  • Councillor Ron Ashmore
  • Councillor Mark Doble
  • Councillor Dan Joyce
  • Councillor Mike Perry
  • Councillor Tracy Richardson
  • Councillor Pat Warren
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo
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Mayor Elmslie called the Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor C. McDonald and Councillors R. Ashmore, M. Doble, D. Joyce, M. Perry, T. Richardson, and P. Warren were in attendance in Council Chambers.

Councillor E. Yeo was in attendance electronically.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell, Directors L. Barrie, C. Faber, J. Johnson, J. Rojas, Acting Director O. Vigelius, Fire Chief T. Jones, Paramedic Chief S. Johnson, Treasurer C. Daynes, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning E. Turner and Manager of Corporate Assets A. Found were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

City Solicitor R. Carlson and Manager of Waste Management H. Dzurko were also in attendance electronically.

​This Item was deferred to the afternoon portion of the Meeting.

​This item was deferred to the afternoon portion of the meeting.

  • CR2025-190
    Moved ByCouncillor Doble
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2025, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments:

    Additions:

    Item 8.4 being a deputation by Glenda Morris and Peter Petrosoniak regarding Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options

    Item 8.5 being a deputation by Sarah Graham and Bill Vollmar regarding Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options

    Item 9.3 being correspondence from Bill Steffler, of the Active Transportation Advocates Kawartha Lakes, regarding Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options

    with all items relating to Report ENG2025-017, being Agenda Item 13.1.9

    Carried

Councillor Ashmore declared a pecuniary interest in relation to Item 15.1 as he is the subject of the Memorandum.

Housing and Homelessness System Planning Update Presentation
Michelle Corley, Housing Manager
Jesse Donaldson, Executive Vice President, Strategic Services, HelpSeeker Technologies 

Michelle Corley, Housing Manager, and Jesse Donaldson, Executive Vice President of HelpSeeker Technologies, provided an update on the housing and homelessness system. The update included an overview of the current system, the City's responsibility and the opportunity to act in areas of deep housing need, the urgency of rising homelessness and housing insecurity, the gaps in the current system and the need for a clearer, more consistent approach to decision making.

  • CR2025-191
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the presentation by Michelle Corley, Housing Manager, and Jesse Donaldson, Executive Vice President, Strategic Services, with HelpSeeker Technologies, regarding the Housing and Homelessness System Planning Update, be received.

    Carried

The Meeting recessed at 12:10 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

The Mayor provided words in recognition of Indigenous Survivors Day and the National Blanket Day Ceremony. 

The Meeting was opened with the singing of 'O Canada'.

The Mayor asked those in attendance to observe a Moment of Silent Reflection.

6.1

 

Councillor Warren:

  • Residents were encouraged to attend the Canada Day celebrations that will be held in Bobcaygeon on July 1st. The festivities will conclude with a fireworks display at 10:00 p.m.;
  • Residents were also encouraged to attend the Canada Day celebrations that will be held in Kinmount on July 1st. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will conclude with a fireworks display at 10:00 p.m.;
  • Residents were also invited to visit Burnt River on June 28th; there will be a fundraising car wash at the Burnt River Fire Hall and a community yard sale at the Burnt River Community Centre; and
  • Words of appreciation were extended to the Truth and Reconciliation Community of Bobcaygeon for their recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day that was held at Bobcaygeon Beach Park.

Councillor Ashmore:

  • Residents were encouraged to attend the Canada Day celebrations that will be held in Omemee on July 1st. The festivities will begin at 11:00 p.m. and will include live music, family activities and vendor displays, with the day to conclude with a fireworks display;
  • A fundraising campaign is underway, in cooperation with the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, for the construction of a splash pad in Omemee; and
  • Words of congratulations were extended to local resident Jeff Twohey on his recent Stanley Cup win as part of the Florida Panthers organization.

Councillor Joyce:

  • Words of appreciation were extended to the Kawartha Lakes OPP, Kawartha Lakes Police Service and the Durham Regional Police for their response to a recent bank robbery in Little Britain; and
  • Residents were encouraged to participate in the many programs that will be available at the Kawartha Lakes Public Library over the summer months, including summer reading program which will promote reading during the summer school break.

Councillor Richardson:

  • Words of congratulations were extended to the Janetville Community Centre Volunteer Board for the successful Janetville Community Day that was held on June 21st;
  • The annual Decoration Day Service for the Emily Cemetery will be held on June 29th at 2:00 p.m. The service will be held outdoors and guests are asked to bring their own lawn chair;
  • The Pontypool Park Board and the Pontypool Community Centre will be co-hosting an 80's Dance Party at the Nimigon Park on July 5th featuring Two for the Show;
  • The Fowlers Corners and District Lion's Club will be hosting Cruise Nights every Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to dusk; each event will feature live music with all funds raised will support local charities; 
  • Words of congratulations were extended to all of the local graduates at each school level; and
  • Residents were encouraged to stay connected to the community by attending the local events that will be held throughout the summer.

Deputy Mayor McDonald:

  • The BGC Kawarthas held the 6th Annual Kawartha Lakes Youth Awards; words of congratulations were extended to all of the winners and to all of the nominees;
  • The Cynthia Moodie Bess Award Basketball Tournament was held on May 25th and 26th; this event brings together community members to celebrate community and teamwork;
  • The 22nd Annual Mark-a-thon Hero Walk was held on June 21st; all funds raised support A Place Called Home;
  • The 2025 Summer Kickoff event will be held in Downtown Lindsay on June 27th to celebrate the start of the summer season. An art installation will also be unveiled during the event; and
  • The Kawartha ATV Association hosted a poker run on June 7th which raised approximately $19,000.00 to support the expansion of the Emergency Department at the Ross Memorial Hospital.

Councillor Perry:

  • It was noted that this was the first Regular Council Meeting that was held following National Indigenous Peoples Day; Councillor Perry provided an overview of the Metis Dark Times Sash which can represent the dark times that have been witnessed during the recent times;
  • It was noted that there are also times that can be celebrated, including the recent installation of the pride coloured crosswalk in Fenelon Falls; 
  • It was noted that there have also been instances of hope, including the unanimous stance by Council relating to Bill 5, the addition of local indigenous leaders to be commemorated through the Flag Policy and the completion of an indigenous mural at a local public school;
  • The Kawartha Sun Run was held in Fenelon Falls on June 22nd;
  • Moonlight Madness will be held in Fenelon Falls on June 28th; and
  • Residents were encouraged to attend the Canada Day celebrations that will be held in Fenelon Falls on July 1st; the festivities will include a day of family fun which will conclude with a fireworks display.

Councillor Yeo:

  • The Freshwater Summit Festival was held on Coboconk on June 14th; words of appreciation were extended to all of the volunteers at the event;
  • The Norland Summer Festival will be held at Ward Memorial Park in Norland on July 12th; and Norland Festival; and
  • The Coboconk Duck Derby will be held at the Coboconk Wharf on August 23rd; all funds raised will support the Summit Wellness Centre in Coboconk.

Mayor Elmslie:

  • The Ross Memorial Hospital has celebrated achieving 80% of the capital goal that has been set for their to go toward their expansion;
  • The Municipal Finance Officers Association recently held their Annual General Meeting in Lindsay; and
  • The BGC Kawarthas recently held their Annual General Meeting and they presented a plaque to the City of Kawartha Lakes to recognize the City's contributions to the organization.

6.2

 

Regular Council Meeting, May 20, 2025

  • CR2025-192
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 20, 2025, be received and adopted.

    Carried

Request for the Installation of a Three Way Stop at the Intersection of Parkside Drive and Brock Street, Lindsay
Relating to Item 14.1 on the Agenda
June Brand

June Brand provided an overview of the petition document that she has submitted to request that Council consider the installation of a three way stop at the intersection of Parkside Drive and Brock Street in Lindsay. She outlined the concerns that have been raised by area residents relating to the increased volume of traffic and the speed of traffic on Parkside Drive. She asked council to consider the installation of a three way stop to address the safety concerns associated with the traffic concerns.

  • CR2025-193
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the deputation of June Brand, regarding a Request for the Installation of a Three Way Stop at the Intersection of Parkside Drive and Brock Street, Lindsay, be received.

    Carried

Proposed Heritage Designation of 48 Main Street, Bobcaygeon
Relating to Item 13.1.8 on the Agenda
Brad Thomson

Brad Thomson provided an overview of 48 Main Street in Bobcaygeon and outlined that he objects to the proposed heritage designation of the property. He noted that the interior of the building has been completed renovated and there are no original features remaining. The exterior of the building was painted by a previous owner and if the paint is removed the bricks may be damaged through that process. He expressed concern relating to the proposed designation and the possible requirements (and associated costs) that may be imposed on the property for any future repairs that are needed.

  • CR2025-194
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Doble

    That the deputation of Brad Thomson, regarding the Proposed Heritage Designation of 48 Main Street, Bobcaygeon, be received.

    Carried

Request for an Increased Frequency of Yard Waste Collection in the City of Kawartha Lakes
Relating to Item 14.2 on the Agenda
Doug Whalen

Doug Whalen provided an overview of the petition that he has submitted to request for an increase in the frequency of yard waste collection. He outlined that the current pick-up schedule is troublesome for residents who cannot take yard waste to the landfill.  He noted that he believes that the current collection schedule does not meet the needs of the community and noted that the City has the ability to meet that need due as he witnessed the City's efficient response to the ice storm clean-up.

  • CR2025-195
    Moved ByCouncillor Joyce
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the deputation of Doug Whalen, regarding a Request for an Increased Frequency of Yard Waste Collection, be received.

    Carried

Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options
Relating to Item 13.1.9 on the Agenda
Glenda Morris
Peter Petrosoniak

Glenda Morris and Peter Petrosoniak, asked Council to consider the installation of sidewalks on the south side of Pottinger Street, adjacent to Adelaide Street.  They outlined that the installation of sidewalks would address the following points:

  • The Active Transportation Master Plan has been endorsed by Council which advocates for sidewalks on both sides of a street;
  • The Trillium Lakelands District School Board has formally requested sidewalks on both sides of Pottinger Street;
  • The installation of the sidewalk would align with the City's Strategic Plan, specifically a healthy environment and the quality of life;
  • There must be a balance between safety and convenience; and 
  • Effectiveness and timeliness, there is an opportunity to install sidewalks as part of the larger reconstruction project.
  • CR2025-196
    Moved ByCouncillor Doble
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the deputation of Glenda Morris and Peter Petrosoniak, regarding the Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options, be received.

    Carried

Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options
Relating to Item 13.1.9 on the Agenda
Sarah Graham
Bill Vollmar

Bill Vollmar asked Council not to consider the installation of sidewalks on the south side of Pottinger Street, near Adelaide Street. He provided the perspective of area residents and expressed concerns relating to safety, how the installation would diminish property values and that the installation of sidewalks would require the removal of trees. He recommended that a parking lot be installed at the end of Pottinger Street that would provide parking for parents dropping children off at Parkview Public School and also provide access to Elgin Park.

Sarah Graham expressed concern about the installation of sidewalks and expressed concern relating to the loss of parking spaces for established homes, the loss of property fronting and the financial hardship that will be experienced by residents.

 

  • CR2025-197
    Moved ByCouncillor Doble
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the deputation of Sarah Graham and Bill Vollmar, regarding the Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options, be received.

    Carried

Request for the Installation of a Three Way Stop at the Intersection of Parkside Drive and Brock Street, Lindsay
Relating to Item 14.1 on the Agenda
June Brand

  • CR2025-198
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the correspondence from June Brand, regarding a Request for the Installation of a Three Way Stop at the Intersection of Parkside Drive and Brock Street, Lindsay, be received.

    Carried

Request for Premier Ford's Support in Expanding Recent College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ontario (CPSO) Licensing Changes to Include all Approved Jurisdiction Countries
Andrew Veale, President, Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative
Cindy Snider, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative

  • CR2025-199
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That the correspondence from Andrew Veale, President of the Kawartha Lakes Healthcare Initiative, and Cindy Snider, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator for the Kawartha Lakes Healthcare Initiative, regarding a Request for Premier Ford's Support in Expanding Recent College of Physician and Surgeons in Ontario (CPSO) Licensing Changes to Include all Approved Jurisdiction Countries, be received; 

    That the City of Kawartha Lakes support the request from the Kawartha Lakes Healthcare Initiative for the expansion of licensing changes for the College of Physician and Surgeons in Ontario to include all approved jurisdiction countries; and

    That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health and the Association of Municipalities in Ontario.

    Carried

Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options
Relating to Item 13.1.9 on the Agenda
Bill Steffler, Active Transportation Advocates Kawartha Lakes

  • CR2025-200
    Moved ByCouncillor Doble
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the correspondence from Bill Steffler, of the Active Transportation Advocates of Kawartha Lakes, regarding Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options, be received.

    Carried

Asset Management Plan Presentation
Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets
Peter Simcisko, Managing Partner, Watson and Associates

Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets, and Peter Simcisko, of Watson and Associates, provided an overview of the Asset Management Plan. The Asset Management Plan provides a comprehensive overview of the City's assets and outlines how the City is planning to manage those assets to achieve desired levels of service. The overview recommended that consideration be made, as part of the annual budgeting process, to ensure sufficient capital funding is available to implement the asset management plan.

  • CR2025-201
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the presentation by Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets, and Peter Simcisko, of Watson and Associates, regarding the Asset Management Plan, be received.

    Carried

2025 Asset Management Plan
Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets

The Meeting recessed at 2:42 p.m. and reconvened at 2:55 p.m.

  • CR2025-202
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That Report CA2025-002, 2025 Asset Management Plan, be received;

    That the 2025 Asset Management Plan, attached as Appendix A to Report CA2025-002, be adopted pursuant to Ontario Regulation 588/17 and as a foundation for the City’s state-of-good-repair capital planning needs; and

    That the adopted 2025 Asset Management Plan be posted to the City’s website and be forwarded to the Province of Ontario in accordance with Subsections 6(3), 6(4) and 6(5) of the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act.

    Carried

Archaeological Management Plan Presentation
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning
Josh Dent, Division Manager, TMHC Inc.
Marcus Letourneau, President, M.R. Letourneau and Associates

Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning, Josh Dent, of TMHC Inc., and Marcus Letourneau, of M.R. Letourneau and Associates, provided an overview of the Archaeological Management Plan.  The overview outlined that an archaeological management plan is a tool that is widely used in Ontario municipalities to help management archaeological resources.  Archaeological management plans are comprised of two parts, being archaeological potential mapping and a policy direction report. The goal is to help municipalities meet their obligations to identify and conserve archaeological resources as part of the land use planning process by providing data and consistent policies and processes.  Archaeology is mandatory whether an archaeological management plan is in place or not.

  • CR2025-203
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the presentation by Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning, Josh Dent, with TMHC Inc., and Marcus Letourneau, of M.R. Letourneau and Associates, regarding the Archaeological Management Plan, be received.

    Carried

Archaeological Management Plan
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • CR2025-204
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That Report ED2025-010, Archaeological Management Plan, be received; and

    That the final Archaeological Management Plan be brought forward for adoption at the September 23 Council Meeting.

    Carried

Committee of the Whole Meeting, June 3, 2025

  • CR2025-205
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 3, 2025, be received and the recommendations, included in Section 11.3 of the Agenda, save and except for Item 11.3.11, be adopted.

11.3.1

 
  • That the presentation by Susanne Murchison, Chief Building Official, regarding a Proposed Amendment to By-Law 2024-219, being a By-Law to Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992, within the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

    Carried

11.3.2

 
  • That Report BLDG2025-001, Building By-law 2024-219 Amendment No 1, be received;

    That Table 2 within Schedule A to By-Law 2024-219, be amended as outlined in Appendix A to Report BLDG2025-001; and

    That the necessary amending by-law be brought forward adoption.

    Carried

11.3.3

 
  • That the presentation by Christine Briggs, IDEA Partner, and Elizabeth Peeters, Chair of the City of Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee, regarding Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards, be received.

    Carried

11.3.4

 
  • That the deputation of Justin and June Kanitz, regarding a Request for Reimbursement of Landfill Fees, be received.

    Carried

11.3.5

 
  • That the deputation of Jason St. Pierre, of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network, regarding the Annual Update from the Eastern Ontario Regional Network, be received.

    Carried

11.3.6

 
  • That the presentation by Carolyn Snider, Administration Support, Conservation Programs with Kawartha Conservation, regarding the Lake Management Implementation Action Plan: 2024 Accomplishments, be received.

    Carried

11.3.7

 
  • That Report RS2025-026, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 195 Campbell Beach Road, Carden, be received;

    That the subject property, being a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 195 Campbell Beach Road, Carden, and Legally Described as Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance Lying in Front of Lot 12, Concession 1, Carden, be declared surplus to municipal needs;

    That the closure of the portion of shoreline road allowance to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and subject to the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale (including a condition that the subject portion of shoreline road allowance merge with the purchaser’s adjacent property on closing);

    That Council set the value of the land at the set price of $9.00 per square foot of shoreline road allowance adjacent to a lake, unless the purchaser wishes to pay for an appraisal, in which case, Council set the value of the land at the lower of the set price of $9.00 per square foot of shoreline road allowance adjacent to a lake or the appraised value;

    That Staff be directed to commence the process to stop up and close the said portion of shoreline road allowance;

    That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to close the shoreline road allowance and authorize its disposition shall be passed, it appropriate;

    That a deeming by-law be passed contemporaneously with the disposition by-law, if appropriate; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documents to facilitate the road closing and conveyance of the lands.

    Carried

11.3.8

 
  • That Report ED2025-007, Phase Three (3) Cultural Centre Workplan, be received for information.

    Carried

11.3.9

 
  • That Report ED2025-013, Proposed Heritage Designation of 15 Sussex Street North, Town of Lindsay, be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 15 Sussex Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed; and

    That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate and consultation with the property owner(s), and preparation of the designating by-laws.

    Carried

11.3.10

 
  • That Report ED2025-014, Proposed Heritage Designation of 90 Bolton Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (Orr Building), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 90 Bolton Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed; and

    That Staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, consultation with the property owner and preparation of the designating by-laws.

    Carried

11.3.11

 

A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Warren.

  • CR2025-206
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Doble

    That the Memorandum from Councillors Warren and Doble regarding, Concerns with Elements of Bill 5, be received;

    That the City objects to specific provisions in Bill 5 that would reduce environmental protections or override municipal planning authority; 

    That the City requests the Province of Ontario to advance housing and infrastructure growth through policies that respect sound environmental planning principles and uphold the planning tools available to local governments; and

    That this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and the Minister of Health.

    VotersForAgainstAbsentConflict
    Mayor ElmslieX
    Councillor YeoX
    Councillor WarrenX
    Councillor RichardsonX
    Councillor AshmoreX
    Councillor PerryX
    Councillor JoyceX
    Deputy Mayor McDonaldX
    Councillor DobleX
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    Carried

11.3.12

 
  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry regarding, Speed Limit Posting for Daytonia Beach Road, Pleasure Street and Admiral Drive, be received;

    That Staff be directed to perform a speed limit warrant for the shoreline community on Daytonia Beach Road, Pleasure Street, and Admiral Drive; and

    That Staff proceed through the speed posting process which includes the drafting of a by-law for successful warrants or a report to Council on failed warrants.

    Carried

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, June 4, 2025

  • CR2025-207
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of June 4, 2025, be received and the recommendations, included in Section 12.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

    Carried

12.3.1

 
  • That Report PLAN2025-031, Application to Amend the Township of Eldon Zoning By-law 94-14 at Vacant Land on Water Street (Pt S Pt Lots 43 and 45 and Pt Lot 44 and 46 Concession North of Portage Road (NPR) ) - 2474798 Ontario Inc. Antonangeli, be received for information;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2025-005, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2025-031, 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

12.3.2

 
  • That the deputation of Kevin Duguay, KMD Planning Inc., regarding Report PLAN2025-032 (Item 6.1 on the Agenda), be received.

    Carried

12.3.3

 
  • That the June 3, 2025 correspondence from S. Bilwani, President of 75Maindev Inc., regarding Report PLAN2025-032 (Item 6.1 on the Agenda), be received.

    Carried

12.3.4

 
  • That Report PLAN2025-032, Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law 16-78 at 75 Main Street - 75Maindev Inc. be received for information;

    That an Official Plan Amendment respecting application D01-2024-007, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2025-032, be approved and adopted by Council;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2024-016, substantially in the form attached as Appendix E to Report PLAN2025-032, 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

12.3.5

 
  • That Report ENG2025-003, Municipal Infrastructure Design Guidelines Annual Update, be received;

    That Staff be directed to continue to update and to add to the information available on the City’s website, including templates and details, to facilitate engineering design submissions for development; and

    That Staff be directed to continue to monitor for any communication improvements and for any current legislative or regulatory enhancements requiring updates to the existing guidelines on the City’s website.

    Carried

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

Deputy Mayor McDonald Item 13.1.3
Councillor Perry Item 13.1.2
Councillor Warren Item 13.1.8, 13.1.11
Councillor Doble Item 13.1.9
Councillor Richardson Items 13.1.4, 13.1.10

  • Moved ByCouncillor Joyce
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 13.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 13.1.2, 13.1.3, 13.1.4, 13.1.8, 13.1.9 and 13.1.10 and 13.1.11, be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

    Carried

13.1

 

Physician Return of Service Funding Request
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

  • CR2025-208

    That Report CAO2025-005, Physician Return of Service Funding Request, be received; and

    That payment of $50,000.00 to the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) be authorized from the Primary Care Recruitment and Retention Reserve (1.32278) to support one Doctor Return of Service agreement.

    Carried

Tariffs Update
Rebecca Mustard, Manager, Economic Development
Launa Macey, Supervisor, Procurement
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

  • CR2025-212
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Doble

    That Report CORP2025-016, Tariffs Update, be received; and

    That the City’s Purchasing Policy be reviewed by Staff, with recommended amendments to encourage diversification away from reliance on procurement from United States suppliers in Q4, 2025 and brought forward to Council by end of year for approval.

    Carried

High Water Bill Relief - 81 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay
Linda Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

  • CR2025-213
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That Report CORP2025-018, High Water Bill Relief – 81 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay, be received;

    That relief under the High Water Bill Adjustment Policy of $1,500.00, be approved, as a one-time exemption for the same property owner; and

    That the Manager of Revenue and Taxation be directed to work with the property owner on the implementation of a payment plan for the balance of the high water bill amount. 

    Carried

Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer

  • CR2025-214
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That Report CORP2025-019, Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance, be received;

    That Staff be directed to submit the requested Expression of Interest Survey and the application package through the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance (MISA) Program for municipal cost relief resulting from the March 2025 Ice Storm Event.

    That the Treasurer be given delegated authority to verify and attest to the accuracy of the claim submitted, and

    That Staff be directed to submit all required documentation to Ministry of the Municipal Affairs and Housing by the July 28, 2025 deadline.

    Carried

Debenture Budget Adjustments
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer

  • CR2025-209

    That Report CORP2025-022, Debenture Budget Adjustments, be received;

    That Table 1 of Report CORP2025-022 be transferred to fund Bobcaygeon Beach Park project (9501901030);

    That previously approved debenture financing totalling $265,935.00 and as outlined in Table 2 in Report CORP2025-022 be applied to reduce the approved overall City debenture budget;

    That previously approved debenture financing totalling $3,460.00 and as outlined in Table 3 in Report CORP2025-022 be applied to reduce the approved overall City debenture budget and that equal amount be financed from the Water Infrastructure reserve for $451.00 (1.32050) and $3,009.00 from Sewer Infrastructure reserve (1.32030);

    That the debenture budgeted for Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corporation (KLHHC) Hamilton Street, Lindsay capital project be reduced by $(1,328,844.00) as outlined in Table 5 in Report CORP2025-022;

    That the Building Faster Fund (BFF) grant (2024 allocation) of $1,442,307.00 be allocated to the KLHHC Murray Street, Fenelon Falls capital project as outlined in Table 6 in Report CORP2025-022;

    That Council approve $700,000.00 of reserve funding from the City’s Property Development Reserve for the KLHHC Murray Street, Fenelon Falls capital project;

    That the debenture budgeted for KLHHC Murray Street, Fenelon Falls capital project be reduced by $3,100,000.00, as outlined in Table 6 in Report CORP2025-022;

    That the debenture budgeted for the KLHHC Gull River, Minden capital project be reduced by $5,000,000.00, as outlined in Table 6 in Report CORP2025-022; and

    That The Treasurer be authorized to reduce the previously approved debenture financing by $1,000,000.00 for the 2025 Emily Omemee Arena Ice Pad System (950250207) capital project and be applied to reduce the overall City debenture budget should the City be successful with the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) grant application.

    Carried

By-Law to Deem Lots 2 and 3, Plan 109, former Village of Omemee (Alma Street North)
Nicolas Smith, Planner II

  • CR2025-210

    That Report PLAN2025-035, By-Law to Deem Lots 2 and 3, Plan 109, former Village of Omemee, be received;

    That a Deeming By-law respecting Lots 2 and 3, Plan 109, substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to Report PLAN2025-035, 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

By-Law to Deem Lot 22, Registrar's Compiled Plan No. 540, Geographic Township of Emily (Trillium Court)
Nicolas Smith, Plan II

  • CR2025-211

    That Report PLAN2025-036, By-Law to Deem Lot 22, Registrar’s Compiled Plan No. 540, Geographic Township of Emily, be received;

    That a Deeming By-law respecting Lot 22, Registrar’s Compiled Plan No. 540, substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to Report PLAN2025-036, 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

Objection to the Proposed Heritage Designation of 48 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (J.L. Read General Store/The Promoter Building)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That Report ED2025-017, Objection to the Proposed Heritage Designation of 48 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (J.L. Read General Store/The Promoter Building), be received; and

    That a by-law to designate 48 Main Street be brought forward at the next available Regular Council Meeting for adoption.

    VotersForAgainstAbsentConflict
    Mayor ElmslieX
    Councillor YeoX
    Councillor WarrenX
    Councillor RichardsonX
    Councillor AshmoreX
    Councillor PerryX
    Councillor JoyceX
    Deputy Mayor McDonaldX
    Councillor DobleX
    Results4500
    Motion Failed
  • CR2025-215
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That Report ED2025-017, Objection to the Proposed Heritage Designation of 48 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (J.L. Read General Store/The Promoter Building), be received.

    Carried

Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options
Corby Purdy, Manager, Infrastructure Design and Construction

  • CR2025-216
    Moved ByCouncillor Doble
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That Report ENG2025-017, Pottinger Street Sidewalk Options, be received;

    That Staff proceed with Option 2, being no sidewalk on the south side for that portion of Pottinger Street between Albert Street North and Adelaide Street North; and

    That parking restrictions be placed on the south side of Pottinger Street.

    Carried
  • CR2025-217
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Doble

    That Staff be directed to prepare a design and costing for the paving of a parking lot area on Pottinger Street, Lindsay, for consideration as part of the 2026 budget process.

    Carried

Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces - Follow-Up to Report CLK2025-003
Sarah O'Connell, Deputy Clerk, Council Services

  • CR2025-218
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That Report CLK2025-004, Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces – Follow-Up to Report CLK2025-003, be received; and

    That the Clerk's Office draft amendments to the City's Committee's Terms of Reference enabling them to create subgroups that are compliant with the Municipal Act, 2001 and consistent with the Ombudsman's guidelines for public meetings, by the end of 2025.

     

    Carried

Post Transition Blue Box Services Update
Heather Dzurko, Manager, Waste Management

  • CR2025-219
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That Report WM2025-006, Post Transition Blue Box Services Update, be received;

    That the Negotiated Request for Proposal NRFP-03-2025 Curbside and Depot Recycling Collection and Processing Services for Non-Eligible Sources and Convenience Depots in the County of Peterborough and City of Kawartha Lakes be awarded to Halton Recycling Ltd. dba Emterra Environmental, upon successful negotiations of the terms of the agreement;

    That the terms of the agreement include providing depot blue box services to non-eligible sources at all operating landfill sites and residential blue box services at all non-eligible depots, and exclude providing curbside collection of non-eligible source blue box materials;

    That Council authorize the option to renew the contract, after the initial term for an additional four (4) one (1) year terms, based on annual budget approval, mutual agreement and successful completion of the initial term and each subsequent renewal;

    That subject to receipt of the required documents, the Acting Director of Public Works be authorized to execute the agreement with Halton Recycling Ltd. dba Emterra Environmental for depot post transition blue box services upon successful negotiation of the terms of agreement; and

    That the Consolidated fees Bylaw be updated in 2026 to include a fee for residential and commercial recycling brought to landfills.

    Carried

Request for the Installation of a Three Way Stop at the Intersection of Parkside Drive and Brock Street, Lindsay
Note: A copy of the Petition with 39 signatures is available at the Clerk's Office for viewing
June Brand

  • CR2025-220
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Doble

    That the petition received from June Brand, regarding a Request for the Installation of a Three Way Stop at the Intersection of Parkside Drive and Brock Street, Lindsay, be received and referred to Staff for review and report back to Council by the end of Q3, 2025.

    Carried

Request for an Increased Frequency of Yard Waste Collection in the City of Kawartha Lakes
Note: This is an Electronic Petition with 173 signatures
Doug Whalen

  • CR2025-221
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That the petition received from Doug Whalen, regarding a Request for an Increased Frequency of Yard Waste Collection in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received and referred to Staff for review and report back to Council by the end of Q4, 2025.

    Carried

Request for the Installation of Children Playing Signs and Speed Bumps on Golden Mile Road, Lindsay
Note: This is an Electronic Petition with 47 signatures
Megan Wetzel

  • CR2025-222
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the petition received from Megan Wetzel, regarding a Request for the Installation of Children Playing Signs and Speed Bumps on Golden Mile Road, Lindsay, be received and referred to Staff for review and report back to Council by the end of Q3, 2025.

    Carried

Memorandum Regarding an Absence of a Councillor
Mayor Elmslie

Councillor Ashmore exited Council Chambers at 5:38 p.m. for the consideration of Item 15.1.

Councillor Ashmore returned to Council Chambers at 5:40 p.m.

  • CR2025-223
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the Memorandum from Mayor Elmslie, regarding an Absence of a Councillor, be received.

    Carried

16.

 

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

  • CR2025-224
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That the By-Laws shown in Section 16.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 16.1.1 to and including 16.1.11 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2024-219, Being a By-Law to Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Amend the Township of Eldon Zoning By-Law No. 94-14 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (2474798 Ontario Inc.)

By-Law to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan to Re-designate Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (75 Main Street, Bobcaygeon)

By-Law to Amend the Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-Law No. 16-78 to Rezone Land within the City Of Kawartha Lakes (75 Main Street, Bobcaygeon)

By-Law to Deem Part of a Plan of Subdivision, Previously Registered for Lands within Kawartha Lakes, Not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision in Accordance with the Planning Act PIN Number 63255-0365 (LT), Lots 2 and 3, Plan 109, Former Village of Omemee, Now City of Kawartha Lakes (8 Alma Street North, Omemee)

By-Law to Deem Part of a Plan of Subdivision, Previously Registered for Lands within Kawartha Lakes, Not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision in Accordance with the Planning Act PIN Number 63258-0356 (LT), Lot 22, Registrar’s Compiled Plan No. 540, Geographic Township of Emily, Now City of Kawartha Lakes (15 Trillium Court, Omemee)

By-Law to Designate 204 Ballyduff Road, Geographic Township of Manvers in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Designate 635 Drum Road, Geographic Township of Manvers in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2025-020, being a By-Law to Amend the Township of Fenelon Zoning By-law No. 12-95 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (4544 Highway 35)

By-law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Rensink, M)

By-law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Taylor, K)

  • CR2025-225
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the Closed Session agenda be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

  • CR2025-226
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That Council convene into closed session at 5:40 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 s.25, in order to consider matters identified in Section 18.3.1 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, June 24, 2025, namely Items 18.3.1 to and including 18.3.3.

    Carried

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting, May 20, 2025
Municipal Act 2001, s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About Identifiable Individuals
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending 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 or Local Board

18.3.2

 

Proposed Fleet and Transit Facility Temporary Rental
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
Rod Porter, Manager, Fleet and Transit Services

City Hall Security Planning, Verbal Report
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(a) The Security of the Property of the Municipality or Local Board
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
Jenn Johnson, Director, Community Services 

Item 18.3.1

The Confidential Closed Session Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of May 20, 2025 were approved.

Item 18.3.2

Council provided direction on proposed lease for a fleet and transit facility temporary rental.

Item 18.3.3

Council received an update on security planning for City Hall.

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting of June 24, 2025

  • CR2025-231
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, June 24, 2025 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried
  • CR2025-232
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That the Council Meeting adjourn at 6:15 p.m.

    Carried

    Read and adopted this 22nd day of July, 2025.


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