The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

CC2025-11

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Open Session Commencing at 10:30 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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1.

Call to Order

Mayor Elmslie called the Meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Deputy Mayor C. McDonald and Councillors R. Ashmore, T. Richardson and P. Warren were in attendance in Council Chambers.

Councillor E. Yeo was in attendance electronically.

Councillors D. Joyce and M. Perry were absent.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell, Directors L. Barrie, S. Beukeboom, C. Faber, J. Johnson, J. Rojas, Fire Chief T. Jones and Manager of Corporate Assets A. Found were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

City Solicitor R. Carlson was also in attendance electronically.

2.

Adoption of Open Session Agenda

• CR2025-369
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Section 10.11 of By-Law 2024-073, being the By-Law to Govern and Regulate the Proceedings of Council for the City of Kawartha Lakes, be waived to permit the addition of Item 9.3 being a deputation by Scott Cressman relating to Item 14.2.1 on the Agenda; and

  That the agenda be adopted as circulated and with the following amendment:

  Addition:

  Item 9.2 being a deputation by Larry Radzio regarding a request for the installation of speed bumps on Fulsom Crescent, being Item 15.2 on the Agenda

  Item 9.3 being a deputation by Scott Cressman regarding the requested disposition of the shoreline road allowance adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road Cameron, being Item 14.2.1 on the Agenda

  Carried

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

Councillor Doble declared a pecuniary interest for Items 12.3.6 and 12.3.7.

Councillor Richardson declared a pecuniary interest for Item 12.3.8.

Councillor Warren declared a pecuniary interest for Items 10.1.1 and 15.4.

4.

Statutory Public Meeting

Proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes (Replacement of By-Law 2019-184)
Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets
Sean-Michael Stephen, Partner, Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.

Mayor Elmslie stated that the City is undertaking the process to replace By-Law 2019-184, being a By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes. As is required under the Development Charges Act, a statutory public meeting is being held on the proposed by-law to impose development charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes and on the by-law’s underlying background study. Mayor Elmslie asked Staff to provide an overview of the proposed by-law and outlined how the public could participate in the statutory public meeting.

Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets, and Sean-Michael Stephen, Partner with Watson and Associates Economists Ltd., outlined that this meeting is a mandatory requirement under the Development Charges Act and that notice of the public meeting was given pursuant to the Development Charges Act. Prior to Council's consideration of a development charges by-law, a background study must be prepared and made available to the public a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to a public meeting and it must also be available on the City's website sixty (60) days prior to the passage of the by-law. Development charges recover the capital costs associated with development within a municipality.  Dr. Found and Mr. Stephen provided an overview of the proposed development charges by-law and its underlying background study, revised versions of which will be forwarded to Council for consideration at the Regular Council Meeting of November 18, 2025.

4.1

Public Comments and Correspondence Regarding a Proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes (Replacement of By-Law 2019-184)

Mayor Elmslie inquired whether anyone wished to speak to the proposed by-law.

Rebecca Schillemat, of the Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes Home Builders Association, spoke to the proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes.  She acknowledged the work that the City of Kawartha Lakes has done to accommodate growth within the local area and noted that development charges are intended to pay for new infrastructure that is associated with growth. She outlined concern relating to the amount of the proposed increases in development charges and how the increases could have a negative affect on growth. She asked Council to consider phasing in the proposed increases.

Mayor Elmslie inquired whether anyone wished to speak to the proposed by-law.

Jeff Solly, of Tribute Communities, spoke to the proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes. He outlined concern with the amount of the proposed increase for development charges and noted that developers pass those charges onto homebuyers.  He outlined that there is an affordability crisis in housing and expressed concern about the rate of increase. He recommended that council consider a phased implementation of the proposed development charges, a review of opportunities for discretionary exemptions for specified housing options, a review of the indexing of development charges, and that staff meet with interested developers to review the proposed development charges.

Mayor Elmslie inquired whether anyone wished to speak to the proposed by-law.

Peter Thoma, of urbanMetrics Inc., spoke to the proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes on behalf of Smartcentres Inc.  He provided comments specific to non-residential development and raised concern about the proposed increase in development charges for such development. He also expressed concern about the removal of the discretionary exemption for the first 2500 sq. m. for commercial property. He stated that the proposed rate of increase will hurt the competitiveness of Kawartha Lakes as a business community. He further noted that the proposed increase will have consequences on development applications that are part way through the planning process, and that there is potential for the proposed increase to stall planned development. He asked Council to demonstrate restraint on the proposed development charges for non-residential lands while recognizing the timing and scale of the proposed increase and considering continuation of the commercial exemption. He asked that staff work with developers on creating a development charge structure that better balances growth and infrastructure needs.

Mayor Elmslie inquired whether anyone wished to speak to the proposed by-law.

Mark Wilson, of MVW Construction and Engineering, and of Wilson Developments, spoke to the proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes. He noted that he was a member of the Development Charges Task Force.  He outlined that the housing market has experienced a notable slow down in both sales and housing starts, and he suggested that implementing development charges, as proposed, would undermine housing targets. He recommended that the implementation of the new development charges be delayed for twelve (12) months to provide an opportunity for the market to normalize and for newly arrived developers to gain their footing. He questioned whether or not the benefit from the new development charges will outweigh the risk. He outlined concern relating to the proposed increase for multi-residential development and questioned the data used to support the proposed increase for such development.  He questioned whether area-specific development charges should be applied to infill development, and he spoke to the former development charges deferral policy.  He recommended that adoption of a new development charges by-law reflect a measured approach and be carefully considered by staff and Council.

Mayor Elmslie inquired whether anyone else wished to speak to the proposed by-law. Mayor Emslie inquired for a second, third and final time whether anyone else wished to speak to the proposed by-law. There were no additional speakers.

Mayor Elmslie confirmed with the City Clerk that four pieces of correspondence had been submitted and circulated to Council relating to the proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes:

• Saverio Montemarano, Bromont Group of Companies, regarding Updated Development Charge Framework – Formal Comment Letter
• Peter Thoma, urbanMetrics Inc., regarding Proposed Development Charges Increases in Lindsay Urban Northwest Trunk Area, Non-Residential Rates
• Rebecca Schillemat, Peterborough & The Kawartha Home Builders Association, regarding City of Kawartha Lakes Development Charges
• Mark Wilson, MVW Construction and Engineering Inc., regarding Replacement of Development Charges By-Law 2019-184

• CR2025-370
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the Public Comments, regarding the Proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

  Carried
• CR2025-371
  Moved By Councillor Doble
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the Written Public Submissions, regarding the Proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

  Carried

4.2

Adjournment of the Statutory Public Meeting

• CR2025-372
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the Statutory Public Meeting for the Proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes be adjourned at 12:02 p.m.

  Carried

5.

The Meeting will Recess at 12:00 p.m. and Reconvene at 1:00 p.m.

The Meeting was reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

Mayor Elmslie, Deputy Mayor C. McDonald and Councillors R. Ashmore, M. Perry, T. Richardson and P. Warren were in attendance in Council Chambers.

Councillor E. Yeo was in attendance electronically.

Councillor D. Joyce was absent.

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

City Solicitor R. Carlson was also in attendance electronically.

6.

Opening Ceremonies

6.1

O Canada

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

6.2

Moment of Silent Reflection

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

7.

Notices and Information by Members of Council and Staff

7.1

Council

Councillor Richardson

• The Fowlers Corners and District Lions Club raised $50,000.00 this past season at the Cruise Nights at the Barn.  The proceeds from that fundraising were donated to Hospice Peterborough, Five Counties Children's Centre, Camp Maple Leaf, Camp Kirk and the BGC Kawartha Foundation;
• Being a small business owner in the City of Kawartha Lakes a shout out was given to Small Business Week in recognition of the incredible impact entrepreneurs and small business owners in Kawartha Lakes have on the Committee and the way they drive innovation, create jobs and build vibrant communities in the area; and
• In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lindsay Dragon Flies will be hosting Diva Night at the Victoria Park Armoury on Thursday October 23^rd.   Residents were reminded to honour the strength and resilience of survivors, remember those we’ve lost and stand in solidarity with those fighting breast cancer.

Councillor Warren:

• Harvest Haunt was held in Bobcaygeon on Sunday, October 19th; it was a great event full of activities for kids. Words of appreciation were extended to Impact 32 and the Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce for organizing the day; and
• Residents were reminded that Tuesday, November 11th is Remembrance Day and residents were encouraged to show support for all military personnel, both past and present.

Councillor Doble:

• The Women Give Back Initiative will be holding an event through Launch Kawartha on Wednesday, October 22nd at 165 Kent Street West in Lindsay; 
• Small Business Week will be recognized from October 19th to 25th; residents were encouraged to support local small businesses as they are our neighbours, our family and they are Canadian; 
• Words of appreciation were extended to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 67 in Lindsay and to the Public Works Department for the City of Kawartha Lakes for the installation of the remembrance day banners in downtown Lindsay.  The banners commemorate our veterans and they help us to never forget;
• Words of condolence were expressed on the passing of Mr. Lorne Thurston. Mr. Thurston was in his 103rd year and Councillor Doble had the honour of meeting Mr. Thurston at the celebration of his 102nd birthday.  Sincere condolences were extended to the Thurston family.

Deputy Mayor MacDonald

• A Place Called Home celebrated its 30th anniversary with a community event on Friday, October 10th.  Words of congratulation were extended to A Place Called Home and all of their staff with appreciation for all of the work that they do for the community;
• 1 in 4 Canadians have a disability affecting over 8 million people. This October the City of Kawartha Lakes joins communities across Canada to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is a time to recognize the contribution that people with disabilities make in our workplace everyday; and
• Ontario Public Library Week will be recognized from October 19th to 25th; all branches of the Kawartha Lakes Public Library will be hosting a variety of activities throughout the week to celebrate the vital role that libraries hold within the community. During Ontario Public Library Week all library visitors will receive a sticker to highlight their support of the library and there will also be a button event which will provide an opportunity to for participants to make their own button.

Councillor Ashmore

• Residents were encouraged to continue to support food banks within the community.  Words of appreciation were extended the Omemee and Area Food Bank, the Dunsford Food Bank, and to the residents of Victoria Place who recently held a food drive in support of the Bobcaygeon Food Bank;
• The Omemee Legion Branch 497 held a Ghost Walk in Omemee on Wednesday, October 22nd. It is a walk through the Village of Omemee; and
• Residents were encouraged to visit their local cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11th in honour of Remembrance Day.

Councillor Perry

• Words of congratulations were extended to Dave and his team on the success of the Turkey Trot event that was held in Fenelon Falls over Thanksgiving weekend. It was a sold-out event that hosted 500 runners from across Ontario;
• Santa Day will be held in Fenelon Falls on Saturday, November 29th.  All roads will lead to Fenelon Falls for the Santa Day festivities which are all free of charge and fun for the whole family.  The day will culminate with the Santa Claus Parade at 5:00 p.m. Residents were reminded that the bridge in Fenelon Falls will close at 4:30 p.m. for the parade; 
• Words of congratulations were extended to Abigail Perry on being elected to student council and mayor of grade 4 at Central Senior Public School; and
• Words of remembrance were extended in honour of Remembrance Day on Tuesday, November 10th; residents were reminded to remember the indigenous solders who fought in the war and the women who supported the war effort over the years.

Mayor Elmslie

• Mayor Elmslie noted that the 2026 Municipal Election is one year away; members of Council were encouraged to make it a good year;
• The 25th annual Childcare Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day is observed on Tuesday, October 21st.  This day recognizes the commitment, skills and hard work of Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and staff who work with young children. This year's theme is "care counts" to centre the importance of care in early learning and child care; and
• World Polio Day will be recognized on Friday, October 24th. There will be a flag raising at City Hall, with the Rotary Club, to recognize e- flag raising with the Rotary Club to recognize the collective effort to end polio and eradicate the disease around the world.

7.2

Staff

8.

Council Minutes

Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025

• CR2025-373
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 23, 2025, be received and adopted.

  Carried

9.

Deputations

9.1

CC2025-11.9.1

Request for the Resurfacing of Pickerel Point Road and Snug Harbour Road (at Kawartha Lakes Road 36)
Relating to Item 15.3 on the Agenda
Bruce Kingshott

Bruce Kingshott spoke to the condition of Pickerel Point Road and the portion of Snug Harbour Road that leads from Kawartha Lakes Road 36 to Pickerel Point Road. He outlined that the condition of the roads has deteriorated and he asked Council to consider resurfacing Pickerel Point Road and the portion of Snug Harbour Road that leads from Kawartha Lakes Road 36 to Pickerel Point Road.

• CR2025-374
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the deputation of Bruce Kingshott, regarding a Request for the Resurfacing of Pickerel Point Road and Snug Harbour Road (at Kawartha Lakes Road 36), be received.

  Carried

9.2

CC2025-11.9.2

Request for the Installation of Speed Bumps on Fulsom Crescent
Relating to Item 15.2 on the Agenda
Dave Morrissey
Larry Radzio

Dave Morrissey and Larry Radzio asked Council to consider the installation of speed bumps on Fulsom Crescent.  They noted that Fulsom Crescent leads into the Sunset Cove community and area residents have expressed concern relating to the speed of traffic on Fulsom Crescent. They outlined that they have canvassed area residents to ask that they be mindful of speed as they travel on Fulsom Crescent but the issue persists.  They noted that a petition has been submitted to Council to request that speed bumps be installed to address the traffic concern and they asked Council to grant that request.

• CR2025-375
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the deputation of Dave Morrissey and Larry Radzio, regarding a Request for the Installation of Speed Bumps on Fulsom Crescent, be received.

  Carried

9.3

CC2025-11.9.3

Requested Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road Cameron
Relating to Item 14.2.1 on the Agenda
Scott Cressman

Scott Cressman spoke to the requested disposition of the shoreline road allowance adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road, Cameron. He outlined that the residents associated with 495-513 Long Beach Road are looking to acquire the portions of the shoreline that are adjacent to their properties. He noted that the residents would like to acquire the lands so they can become the permanent stewards of the land that they have had longstanding use of. He asked council to reconsider the Land Management Team decision to deny the request to purchase the lands.

• CR2025-376
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the deputation of Scott Cressman, regarding a Requested Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road Cameron, be received.

  Carried

10.

Correspondence

10.1

CC2025-11.10.1

Request for the Installation of a Street Light at Fall's Bay Road and Pigeon Lake Road (Kawartha Lakes Road 17)
Relating to Item 15.4 on the Agenda
Larry Tamblyn

• CR2025-377
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That the correspondence from Larry Tamblyn, regarding a Request for the Installation of a Street Light at Fall's Bay Road and Pigeon Lake Road (Kawartha Lakes Road 17), be received.

  Carried

11.

Presentations

11.1

CC2025-11.11.1

An Overview of Lakelands Public Health: Including the Brand, Budget and Merger of the Organization
Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer, Lakelands Public Health
Ron Black, Deputy Mayor, Township of Selwyn, and Board Chair, Lakelands Public Health
Fiona Kelly, Director, Quality Planning and Epidemiology

Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Office of Health and Chief Executive Officer for Lakelands Public Health, Ron Black, Deputy Mayor, Township of Selwyn and Board Chair for Lakelands Public Health, and Fiona Kelly, Director of Quality Planning and Epidemiology for Lakelands Public Health, provided an introductory overview of Lakelands Public Health. Lakeland Public Health is a merger of the Haliburton-Kawartha and Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health. The overview provided detail on the 2026 budget and local funding harmonization, merger progress and achievements, health equity and the impacts on public health and the strategic plan for Lakelands Public Health.

• CR2025-378
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the presentation by Dr. Thomas Piggott Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer for Lakelands Public Health, and Ron Black, Deputy Mayor, Township of Selwyn and Board Chair for Lakelands Public Health, and Fiona Kelly, Director or of Quality Planning and Epidemiology for Lakelands Public Health, regarding an Overview of Lakelands Public Health: Including the Brand, Budget and Merger of the Organization, be received.

  Carried

11.2

CC2025-11.11.2

10-Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy (2027-2036)
Cheryl Faber, Director, Human Services
Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager - Housing
Jesse Donaldson, Executive Vice President of Strategic Services, HelpSeeker

Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services, Michelle Corley, Manager of Housing and Jesse Donaldson, of HelpSeeker, provided an overview of the 10-Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy (2027-2036). They outlined that the Strategy provides the roadmap to address the housing crisis systematically and detailed how the Strategy was developed. It was noted that the Strategy will provide measurable progress on the housing, health and commitments under the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan for the City of Kawartha Lakes.

• CR2025-379
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Doble

  That the presentation by Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services, Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager - Housing, and Jesse Donaldson, of HelpSeeker, regarding the 10-Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy (2027-2036), be received.

  Carried

11.2.1

Report HS2025-007

10-Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy (2027-2036)
Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager - Housing

• CR2025-380
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report HS2025-007, 10-Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy (2027-2036), be received as a framework to guide next steps;

  That Staff be directed to complete comprehensive financial modeling by the end of Q2 2026, which shall:

  • Test what levels of investment are affordable relative to desired housing and homelessness outcomes;
  • Account for constraints on both capital and operating budgets;
  • Consider opportunities for new and enhanced funding from other levels of government and partners;
  • Bring forward cost forecasts and financial recommendations as part of the 2027 municipal budget process, to support the launch of the Plan’s 10-year implementation period;

  That the six strategic priorities identified in the proposed Strategy as the framework for action over the 10-year implementation period be endorsed;

  That the proposed 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Strategy (2027–2036) be approved, in principle, recognizing the requirement under the Housing Services Act, 2011 for consultation with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing prior to formal approval;

  That Staff be directed to submit the proposed Strategy to the Minister for consultation as required by legislation, and commits to receiving and considering any feedback provided; and

  That Staff be directed to maintain the current 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan (2020–2029) through to December 31, 2026, in order to meet legislative obligations under the Housing Services Act, 2011.

  Carried

12.

Committee of the Whole

12.1

Correspondence Regarding Committee of the Whole Recommendations

12.2

Committee of the Whole Minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting, October 7, 2025

• CR2025-381
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of October 7, 2025, be received and the recommendations, included in Section 12.2 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 12.3.2 and 12.3.11, be adopted.

  Carried

12.3

Business Arising from Committee of the Whole Minutes

12.3.1

CW2025-154

• That the presentation by Jenna Stephens, Planning Officer - Environmental Planning, regarding the 2024 Bee a Hero and Environmental Hero Awards, be received.

  Carried

12.3.2

CW2025-155

• CR2025-382
  Moved By Councillor Doble
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That the deputation of Emma Ekin, regarding Concerns Relating to Student/Boarding Houses, be received; and 

  That Staff report back to Council in Q2 2026 regarding the potential licensing of various high occupancy housing types, as well as any appropriate changes to Zoning requirements that may be necessary to ensure the safety and quiet enjoyment of residents both within the housing unit and immediate residential neighbourhood.

  Carried

12.3.3

CW2025-156

• That the correspondence from Inspector Robert Flindall, Detachment Commander for the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment, regarding the 2024 Detachment Board Annual Report, be received.

  Carried

12.3.4

CW2025-157

• That the presentation by Jenn Johnson, Director of Community Services, regarding the Draft Strategic Plan for Parks and Recreation, be received.

  Carried

12.3.5

CW2025-158

• That Report PR2025-009, Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan - Draft, be received; and

  That the final recommended Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan be brought forward to Council for approval at the Regular Council Meeting of November 18, 2025.

  Carried

12.3.6

CW2025-159

• That the presentation by Corby Purdy, Manager of Infrastructure Design and Construction, Alex Wilkinson, of Ainley Group and Scott Reynolds, of Ainley Group, regarding the Angeline Street North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Completion, be received.

  Carried

12.3.7

CW2025-160

• That Report ENG2025-020, Angeline Street North Municipal Class Environment Assessment (EA) Completion, be received;

  That the preferred solution of widening Angeline Street North from Kent Street to Colborne Street from a 3-lane cross section including a centre two way left turn lane, to a 5-lane cross section including a centre two way left turn lane be supported;

  That the preferred solution 2B of expanding Angeline Street and Kent Street intersection be supported;

  That the preferred solution 3 of expanding Angeline Street and Colborne Street intersection be supported; and

  That Staff be directed to file the endorsed project file report for the legislated 30-day comment period.

  Carried

12.3.8

CW2025-161

• That Report CLK2025-007, Application to Rename Pinewood Park, Pontypool, be received;

  That the application be approved to proceed with appropriate public consultation process with the affected stakeholders; and

  That the results of the public consultation be brought forward to Committee of the Whole and Council by the end of Q4, 2025.

  Carried

12.3.9

CW2025-162

• That Report ED2025-024, Discover Downtown Fenelon Falls Action Plan, Report Back on Municipal Actions, be received.

  Carried

12.3.10

CW2025-163

• That Report ENG2025-027, CP2021-004 Right of Way Widths Policy Update, be received; and

  That the Right of Way Widths Policy, attached as Appendix A to Report ENG2025-027, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions.

  Carried

12.3.11

CW2025-164

• CR2025-383
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That Report WM2025-007, Source Separated Organics Update and Considerations, be received;

  That; the By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables within the City of Kawartha Lakes (By-Law 2024-235) be amended starting June 15, 2026, to reduce the limit of food and organic materials permitted in garbage to 0%, where there is a source separated food and organic material collection service available; 

  That the By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables within the City of Kawartha Lakes (By-Law 2024-235) be amended starting June 15, 2026, to reduce the weekly bag limit to one untagged clear bag of waste per unit, where there is a source separated food and organic material collection service available; 

  That staff pursue the option to provide curbside collection of food and organic waste once a week on the same collection day as garbage collection, including the consolidation of organics at the Lindsay Ops Landfill, starting June 15, 2026; and

  That the By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables within the City of Kawartha Lakes (By-Law 2024-235) be amended starting June 15, 2026, so that organics collection days are scheduled on the same day as garbage collection.

  Voters	For	Against	Absent	Conflict
  Mayor Elmslie	X
  Councillor Warren	X
  Councillor Richardson	X
  Councillor Ashmore		X
  Deputy Mayor McDonald	X
  Councillor Doble	X
  Results	5	1	0	0

  Carried

12.4

Items Extracted from Committee of the Whole Minutes

• CR2025-384
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding Minimum Maintenance Standards, being Item 9.1 from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of October 7, 2025, be received.

  Carried

13.

Planning Advisory Committee

13.1

Correspondence Regarding Planning Advisory Committee Recommendations

13.2

Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, October 8, 2025

• CR2025-385
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of October 8, 2025 be received and the recommendations, included in Section 13.2 of the Agenda, be adopted.

  Carried

13.3

Business Arising from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

13.3.1

PAC2025-059

• That Report PLAN2025-048, Application to Amend the Township of Somerville Zoning By-law 78-45 at Shadow Lake Road 6, Front Range Pt Lot 63, Geographic Township of Somerville - Shepstone, be received for information.

  Carried

13.3.2

PAC2025-060

• That Report PLAN2025-049, Applications to Amend the Official Plan and the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 with Redline revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision at Tribute South Lands, Part Lots 23 & 24 Concession 4, Former Town of Lindsay - Tribute (Lindsay 1) Limited c/o Paul Watson, be received for information.

  Carried

13.4

Items Extracted from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

14.

Consent Matters

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

Councillor Doble Items 14.1.2 and 14.1.5

• Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 14.1.2 and 14.1.5, be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

  Carried

14.1

Reports

14.1.1

RS2025-040

Request for Easement Over Portion of City-Owned Parking Lot at 16 Francis Street East, Fenelon - Enbridge Gas Inc.
Madison MacCormack, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• CR2025-386

  That Report RS2025-040, Request for Easement Over Portion of City-Owned Parking Lot at 16 Francis Street East, Fenelon – Enbridge Gas Inc., be received;

  That a Grant of Easement in favour of Enbridge Gas Inc. over a portion of the City-owned parking lot legally described as Part of Lot 4 South Side of Francis Street and East Side of Colborne Street on Plan 17 Fenelon, Part of Lot 5 South Side of Francis Street and East Side of Colborne Street on Plan 17 Fenelon; Part of Block N on Plan 17 Fenelon Part 2 on 57R4777 and as in VT79487, VT81253, R113741; Subject to R438717 and R119533; Kawartha Lakes (63152-0092 (LT)) be supported, in principle (subject to review and approval of the infrastructure location by the Manager of Technical Services (Engineering and Corporate Assets));

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an Agreement to Grant an Easement; and

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documents required to facilitate registration of the Grant of Easement.

  Carried

14.1.2

PUR2025-008

2025-108-SS iCity Modernization
Ashley Wykes, Buyer
Linda Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

• CR2025-390
  Moved By Councillor Doble
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Report PUR2025-008, 2025-108-SS iCity Modernization, be received;

  That CentralSquare Canada Software Inc. be awarded the single source procurement, to modernize the iCity software solution for the multi-year Special Project (921260121) in an amount of $451,335.00 not including HST;

  That subject to receipt of the required documents, the Director of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement; and

  That the Procurement Division be authorized to issue a purchase order.

  Carried

14.1.3

ML2025-003

Parking By-Law Amendments
Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing

• CR2025-387

  That Report ML2025-003, Parking By-law Amendments, be received;

  That By-Law 2023-179, being a By-Law to Regulate Parking in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be amended as outlined within Report ML2025-003; and

  That the necessary amending By-Law be brought forward to Council for consideration. 

  Carried

14.1.4

ENG2025-028

Council Policy CP2018-009 Pre-Servicing of Subdivision Lands Update
Kirk Timms, Manager of Development Engineering

• CR2025-388

  That Report ENG2025-028, Council Policy CP2018-009 Pre-Servicing Update, be received; and

  That the Pre-Servicing of Subdivision Lands Policy, attached as Appendix A to Report ENG2025-028, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions.

  Carried

14.1.5

HS2025-008

Supportive and Transitional Housing - Community Housing Waiting List Priority
Aaron Mulcaster, Program Supervisor - Community and Affordable Housing

• CR2025-391
  Moved By Councillor Doble
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That Report HS2025-008, Supportive and Transitional Housing - Community Housing Waiting List Priority, be received.

  Carried

14.1.6

WWW2025-005

Water System Cross Connection Control Council Policy Update
Amber Hayter, Manager, Water and Wastewater

• CR2025-389

  That Report WWW2025-005, Water System Cross Connection Control Policy Update, be received; and

  That the revised policy entitled CP2021-007, being the Water System Cross Connection Control Policy, attached as Appendix B to Report WWW2025-005, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions.

  Carried

14.2

Items Extracted from Consent

14.2.1

RS2025-032

Requested Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road, Cameron
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report RS2025-032, Requested Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road, Cameron, be received; and

  That the request to purchase the shoreline road allowance adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road, Cameron, be granted with an easement in favour of the City to ensure access to the lands.

  Motion Failed
• CR2025-404
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report RS2025-032, Requested Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road, Cameron, be received; and

  That Staff be directed to return the matter to the next Land Management Team meeting for a consideration of licensing the properties.

  Carried

15.

Petitions

15.1

CC2025-11.15.1

Request for Speed Limit Reduction on Kawartha Lakes Road 43
A copy of the petition with 37 signatures is available at the City Clerk's Office for viewing
Ann Hayter

• CR2025-392
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the petition received from Ann Hayter, regarding a Request for a Speed Limit Reduction on Kawartha Lakes Road 43, be received and referred to Staff.

  Carried

15.2

CC2025-11.15.2

Request for the Installation of Speed Bumps on Fulsom Crescent
This is an electronic petition with 50 signatures
Larry Radzio

• CR2025-393
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the petition received from Larry Radzio, regarding a Request for the Installation of Speed Bumps on Fulsom Crescent, be received and referred to Staff.

  Carried

15.3

CC2025-11.15.3

Request for the Resurfacing of Pickerel Point Road and Snug Harbour Road (at Kawartha Lakes Road 36)
A copy of the petition with 41 signatures is available at the City Clerk's Office for viewing
Bruce Kingshott

• CR2025-394
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That the petition received from Bruce Kingshott, regarding a Request for the Resurfacing of Pickerel Point Road and Snug Harbour Road (at Kawartha Lakes Road 36), be received and referred to Staff.

  Carried

15.4

CC2025-11.15.4

Request for the Installation of a Street Light at the intersection of Fall's Bay Road and Pigeon Lake Road (Kawartha Lakes Road 17)
A copy of the petition with 22 signatures is available for viewing at the City Clerk's Office
Larry Tamblyn

• CR2025-395
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Doble

  That the petition received from Larry Tamblyn, regarding a Request for the Installation of a Street Light at the Intersection of Fall's Bay Road and Pigeon Lake Road (Kawartha Lakes Road 17), be received and referred to Staff for review and report back by the end of Q1, 2026.

  Carried

16.

Other or New Business

17.

By-Laws

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

• CR2025-396
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the By-Laws shown in Section 17.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 17.1.1 to and including 17.1.4 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

17.1

By-Laws by Consent

17.1.1

By-Law 2025-128

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

17.1.2

By-Law 2025-129

By-Law to Prohibit Commercial Through Traffic of Any Weight Class at All Times from Using Elgin Street, Lindsay, from Adelaide Street North to William Street North

17.1.3

By-Law 2025-130

By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement Between Payne Machine Company Ltd. and The City of Kawartha Lakes

17.1.4

By-Law 2025-131

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

17.2

By-Laws Extracted from Consent

18.

Notice of Motion

19.

Closed Session

19.1

Adoption of Closed Session Agenda

• CR2025-397
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the Closed Session agenda be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

19.2

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest in Closed Session Items

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

19.3

Move Into Closed Session

• CR2025-398
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Doble

  That Council convene into closed session at 4:07 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 s.25, in order to consider matters identified in Section 19 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, October 21, 2025, namely Items 19.3.1 to and including 19.3.4.

  Carried

19.3.1

CC2025-11.19.3.1

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting of September 23, 2025
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal matters about identifiable individuals
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or
disposition of land by 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

19.3.2

LGL2025-007

Kingsview Estates - Victoria Vacant Land Condominium Corporation No. 24 - CCCC Balsam Ltd.
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(f) Advice Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

19.3.3

RS2025-034

Negotiations Regarding the Summit Wellness Centre, Coboconk
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(k) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

19.3.4

CLK2025-009

Code of Conduct and Ethics Final Report – Section 223.6 (3) of the Municipal Act
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual
Cathie Ritchie, City Clerk

20.

Matters from Closed Session

Item 19.3.1

The Confidential Closed Session Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of September 23, 2025 were approved.

Item 19.3.2

Staff was provided with instructions with respect to the future ownership, operation and cost allocation of the water and wastewater systems and with respect to cost allocation for roadworks.

Item 19.3.3

Council provided direction regarding tenancies at the Summit Wellness Centre and an additional Memorandum of Understanding to be formed between the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of the upcoming operational management of the Summit Wellness Centre - and surrounding grounds - in Coboconk.

Item 19.3.4

Council provided direction to Staff to make Investigation Report IC-35567-0525, from ADR Chambers, Integrity Commissioner for the City of Kawartha Lakes, available to the public in accordance with S.223.6(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

21.

Confirming By-Law

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting of October 21, 2025

• CR2025-405
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, October 21, 2025 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

22.

Adjournment

• CR2025-406
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the Council Meeting adjourn at 5:32 p.m.

  Carried

  Read and adopted this 18th day of November, 2025.