The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

CC2024-12

Tuesday, September 24, 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

Deputy Mayor McDonald called the Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Mayor Elmslie and Councillors R. Ashmore, D. Joyce, M. Perry, E. Smeaton 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, S. Beukeboom, C. Faber, J. Johnson, B. Robinson and J. Rojas, Fire Chief T. Jones, Paramedic Chief S. Johnston and Economic Development Officer - Agriculture K. Maloney were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

City Solicitor R. Carlson was in attendance electronically.

1.1

Recognition of National Seniors Day

Mayor Elmslie offered words of recognition for National Seniors Day which will be celebrated on October 1st, 2024.

1.2

Recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Mayor Elmslie provided words in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and read the City of Kawartha Lakes Land Acknowledgement.

1.3

International Plowing Match, 2024 - Kawartha Lakes

Kelly Maloney, Economic Development Officer - Agriculture, provided an overview of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo. that will be held at the Lindsay Exhibition Grounds from October 1st to October 5th.  Residents were encouraged to attend the event.

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

• CR2024-462
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, September 24, 2024, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments:

  Additions:

  Item 6.2 being a deputation by Arash Yazdani regarding Renewable Energy Projects, relating to Item 9.3.18 on the Agenda

  Item 6.3 being a deputation by Antonio Pena regarding the Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance and a Proposed Sale of a City-Owned Property Adjacent to 2 and 4 Gilson Point Place, in the Geographic Township of Mariposa, relating to Item 9.3.15 on the Agenda

  Item 6.4 being a deputation by Maggie Braun regarding the Tree Preservation By-law, relating to Item 11.1.3 on the Agenda

  Item 6.5 being a deputation Doug Robertson and Wayne McLeish regarding Comments on a Petition Regarding a Request for the City of Kawartha Lakes to Collaborate with the Ministry of Transportation on the Implementation of Traffic Lights or a Roundabout at Elm Tree Road and Highway 7, Kawartha Lakes, relating to Item 12.4 on the Agenda

  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 Warren:

• Residents were encouraged to attend the Bobcaygeon Fall Fair which will be held from Thursday, September 26th to Saturday, September 28th.
• Residents were also encouraged to attend the 3rd Annual Kawartha Fall Festival which will be held at Kawartha Conservation on Saturday, September 28th.
• The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day will be recognized on Monday, September 30th. Residents were encouraged to attend a remembrance ceremony at the Boyd Museum, Bobcayeon, at 5:00 p.m.
• A Conservation Ontario Meeting was held in Toronto and it was determined that were three one-hundred year storms last July.

Councillor Smeaton:

• Words of appreciation were extended to the Lindsay BIA for the fall decor within Downtown Lindsay.
• Words of appreciation were extended to the Ross Memorial Hospital for the service that they provide to the community.
• Words of appreciation were also extended to Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee; the Committee has grown and it is a great example of an Advisory Committee in action.
• Lindsay Buick GMC was congratulated on the celebration of their 50th Anniversary.
• Words of appreciation were also extended to the City's Customer Service Division for the excellent customer service that they provide to residents

Councillor Joyce:

• The City of Kawartha Lakes Public Library will be honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  Residents were encouraged to contact the Library to inquiry about the programs that are available in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
• Library Awareness Week will be celebrated during the week of October 26th. Residents were encouraged to contact the Library to inquire about the programs that are available in recognition of Library Awareness Week.
• The Harvest Moon Celebration was held in Little Britain.  The event included a tractor parade followed by a celebratory dinner; words of appreciation were extended to the organizers of the event.

Councillor Richardson:

• Harvest Hike will be held on Saturday September 28th with proceeds going to the Janetville Food Bank. The Hike will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Yelverton Cemetery and will conclude at the Janetville United Church.
• A Euchre Night will be held at the Bethany United Church on Saturday, September 28th starting at 6:15 p.m. Words of appreciation were extended to the Manvers Swans for organizing the event.
• The Manvers Historical Society will be hosting a Fall Bake Sale at the Old Post Office in Bethany on Saturday, October 5th starting at 10:00 a.m.
• The Annual Kawartha Farmfest will be held on Saturday, October 12th starting at 10:00 a.m.; the day will include a self guided tour of local farms.
• The Ontario Small Halls Music Festival will be held in Bethany on Friday, October 18th starting at 7:00 p.m.; the event will feature the band Royal Wood.
• A Halloween Paint Party will be held at the Pontypool Community Centre on Sunday, October 27th starting at 12:30 p.m. The event is for children aged 4 to 12 and residents were encouraged to register for the event.

Councillor Ashmore:

• A groundbreaking was held on August 29th to recognize the Enbridge Gas expansion project into Bobcaygeon.
• A Bat for a Cause Softball Tournament will held at Wilson Fields, Lindsay, on October 5th with proceeds going to support the Dunsford Food Bank.
• Words of appreciation were extended to the volunteer organizers of the Omemee Food Bank.
• A Public Information Session will be held at the Emily/Omemee Community Centre on Wednesday, October 9th starting at 6:00 p.m. to share information on the feasibility of a future splash pad and park redevelopment concepts for the Omemee Beach Park.
• Councillor Ashmore will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting for Ward 6 on Wednesday, October 23rd at the Lindsay Ruby Club.
• Words of appreciation were extended to the organizers of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo. that will be held in Kawartha from Tuesday, October 1st to Saturday, October 5th.

Councillor Perry:

• Words of appreciation were extended to the organizers of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo. that will be held in Kawartha Lakes from Tuesday, October 1st to Saturday, October 5th.
• Words of appreciation were extended to the Fenelon Horticultural Society for their dedication to the beautification of Fenelon Falls.
• The Turkey Trot Fundraising Run will be held in Fenelon Falls at Garnet Graham Park on Saturday, October 12th.
• Words of appreciation were extended to Council and Staff on their recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Councillor Perry shared words of reflection regarding the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Councillor Yeo:

• Residents were encouraged to use caution during the upcoming hunting season.

4.2

Staff

5.

Council Minutes

Regular Council Meeting, August 27, 2024

• CR2024-463
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the Minutes of the August 27, 2024 Regular Council Meeting, be received and adopted.

  Carried

6.

Deputations

6.1

CC2024-12.6.1

Comments Relating to a Memorandum Regarding Wind and Solar Developments
Relating to Item 9.3.18 on the Agenda
Gene Balfour
Cynthia Sneath

Gene Balfour and Cynthia Sneath spoke to the Memorandum that was considered at the Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 10, 2024 regarding renewable energy projects. Ms. Sneath encouraged Council to gather information from residents before making a decision on renewable energy projects.   Mr. Balfour also spoke to the decision making process and recommended that Council follow a consultation process with residents to gather input from before decisions are made relating to renewable energy. He encouraged Council to voice their opinions on renewable energy when the issue is discussed. Mr. Balfour also made an announcement regarding a citizen appointment to an privately organized association.

• CR2024-464
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the deputation of Gene Balfour and Cynthia Sneath, regarding a Memorandum on Wind and Solar Developments, be received.

  Carried

6.2

CC2024-12.6.2

Renewable Energy Projects
Relating to Item 9.3.18 on the Agenda
Arash Yazdani, PRI Engineering

Arash Yazdani, of PRI Engineering, spoke to renewable energy projects and recommended that Council focus on the economic benefit of renewable energy. He spoke to the technological advancements that have been made with regard to renewable energy and encouraged Council to proceed with becoming a willing host for renewable energy projects.

• CR2024-465
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the deputation of Arash Yazdani, regarding Renewable Energy Projects, be received.

  Carried

6.3

CC2024-12.6.3

Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance and a Proposed Sale of a City-Owned Property Adjacent to 2 and 4 Gilson Point Place, in the Geographic Township of Mariposa, in the City of Kawartha Lakes
Relating to Item 9.3.15 on the Agenda
Antonio Pena

Antonio Pena provided an overview of the land involved in the proposed sale City owned land adjacent to 2 and 4 Gilson Point Place. He advised that that the proposed sale was initiated through his request to install a dock along the waterfront of the City owned lot. The dock application was denied but through the review process it was suggested that he apply to acquire the land. He outlined that the neighbourhood expressed objections to the proposed sale once it had been advertised. He noted that he has no desire to acquire the property but would appreciate approval to have a dock on the land involved.

• CR2024-466
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the deputation of Antonio Pena, regarding the Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance and a Proposed Sale of a City-Owned Property Adjacent to 2 and 4 Gilson Point Place, in the Geographic Township of Mariposa, in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

  Carried

6.4

CC2024-12.6.4

Tree Preservation By-Law
Relating to Item 11.1.3 on the Agenda
Maggie Braun

Maggie Braun spoke to the proposed Tree Preservation By-Law. She recommended that the proposed By-Law be amended to limit the scope of the provisions to remove its application to residential property. She encouraged Council to allow residents to continue to be the stewards of their own property and further encouraged Council implement a by-law that has a focus on the activities that surrounding large scale development projects.

• CR2024-467
  Moved By Mayor Elmslie
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the deputation of Maggie Braun, regarding the Tree Preservation By-Law, be received.

  Carried

6.5

CC2024-12.6.5

Comments on a Petition Regarding a Request for the City of Kawartha Lakes to Collaborate with the Ministry of Transportation on the Implementation of Traffic Lights or a Roundabout at Elm Tree Road and Highway 7, Kawartha Lakes
Relating to Item 12.4 on the Agenda
Paul Robertson
Wayne MacLeish

Wayne MacLeish provided an overview of the area surrounding the intersection of Elm Tree Road and Highway 7 in Kawartha Lakes. He raised concerns relating to the volume of traffic traveling on Highway 7, the number of traffic collisions in the area and  the high rate of speed within the area. He recommended that that the City of Kawartha Lakes work with the Ministry of Transportation to resolve the challenges in the area.

• CR2024-468
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the deputation of Paul Robertson and Wayne McLeish, regarding Comments on a Petition Regarding a Request for the City of Kawartha Lakes to Collaborate with the Ministry of Transportation on the Implementation of Traffic Lights or a Roundabout at Elm Tree Road and Highway 7, Kawartha Lakes, be received.

  Carried

7.

Correspondence

8.

Presentations

8.1

CC2024-12.8.1

Update on the Activities of the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority
Janette Loveys Smith, Chief Administrative Officer, Otonabee Conservation

Janette Loveys Smith, Chief Administrative Officer for Otonabee Conservation, provided an overview of the programming provided by Otonabee Conservation. The overview included a summary of the 2023 Annual Report, the Strategic Plan for 2024-2027, Flood Management, Climate Change Initiatives and their Capital Campaigns.

• CR2024-469
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the presentation by Janette Loveys Smith, Chief Administrative Officer, Otonabee Conservation, regarding an Update on the Activities of the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority, be received.

  Carried

9.

Committee of the Whole

9.1

Correspondence Regarding Committee of the Whole Recommendations

9.2

Committee of the Whole Minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting, September 10, 2024

• CR2024-470
  Moved By Mayor Elmslie
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the Minutes of the September 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

  Carried

9.3

Business Arising from Committee of the Whole Minutes

9.3.1

CW2024-151

• That the deputation of Daniell Babcock, regarding the Proposed Surplus Declaration and Sale of City Owned Land Adjacent to 2 and 4 Gilson Point Place, Little Britain, be received.

  Carried

9.3.2

CW2024-152

• That the deputation of Katie Almond and Kathy Hoffman, regarding the Proposed Surplus Declaration and Sale of City Owned Land, being Lot 37 on Plan 139, be received.

  Carried

9.3.3

CW2024-153

• CR2024-471
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the deputation of Shane Sauve, regarding a High Water Bill for Property Located at 29 Wellington Street, Lindsay, be received; and

  That the request for water bill relief be forwarded to Staff for review and report back by the end of Q1, 2025.

  Carried

9.3.4

CW2024-154

• CR2024-472
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the deputation of Wylita Clark, regarding Traffic Control Measures for William Street North, Lindsay, be received.

  Carried

9.3.5

CW2024-155

• That the deputation of David Robinson, regarding a Request for the Use of the Municipal Facilities in Garnet Graham Park, Fenelon, for a Fundraising Event, be received.

  Carried

9.3.6

CW2024-156

• That the correspondence from Dan Segal, of Segal Construction, regarding the Housing Shortage, be received.

  Carried

9.3.7

CW2024-157

• That the correspondence from Holly Porter, Victoria Feeds Horse and Hound Inc., and Charity Porter, 2799374 Ontario Inc., regarding Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance Identified as Doubletree Road and Willowdale Court, Geographic Township of Ops, City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

  Carried

9.3.8

CW2024-158

• That the presentation by Michelle Corley, Manager of Human Services, and Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing, regarding an Overview of the Encampment Response Protocol, be received.

  Carried

9.3.9

CW2024-159

• That Report RS2024-034, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance Between the Properties Municipally Identified as 18 Golden Road, Somerville and 10 Griffin Drive, in the Geographic Township of Somerville, in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received;

  That the subject property, being a portion of road allowance legally described as road allowance between Concession 6 and Concession 7, in the Geographic Township of Somerville; road allowance between Lot 36 and Lot 37, Concession Front Range, in the Geographic Township of Somerville, between Highway 588 and Four Mile Lake, in the City of Kawartha Lakes (between the properties municipally identified as 18 Golden Road, in the Geographic Township of Somerville and 10 Griffin Drive, in the Geographic Township of Somerville), be declared surplus to municipal needs;

  That the closure and sale of the portion of road allowance and sale to the adjoining landowners 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 road allowance merge with the purchaser’s adjacent property on closing and a condition requiring the applicant to install drainage infrastructure prior to closing);

  That, if one of the adjacent landowners decide that they do not wish to proceed with purchasing their respective portion of the road allowance, the entirety of the road allowance be sold to the remaining purchaser (with the City retaining an easement to preserve the drainage infrastructure, and with the City retaining a 0.3 metre wide reserve across the frontage of the road allowance to be sold, to prevent a driveway access at this location);

  That, as a precondition of closing, the purchaser to install drainage infrastructure in the road allowance, at the purchaser’s cost, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works;

  That notwithstanding section 8.01 of By-Law 2018-020, Council direct staff to proceed through the disposition process of the road allowance leading to water;

  That Council set the value of the land at the set price of $2.50 per square foot of interior road allowance;

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

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

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

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

  Carried

9.3.10

CW2024-160

• That Report RS2024-040, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance Known as Grove Road, Geographic Township of Fenelon, be received;

  That the subject property, being a portion of shoreline road allowance known as Grove Road, in the Township of Fenelon, in the City of Kawartha Lakes, legally described as McArthur Ave. on Plan 114; Part of Lot 33 on Plan 114 as in F7313 description may not be acceptable in future as in F7313, in the Geographic Township of Fenelon, in the City of Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 63160-0177); and Byrnell Ave. on Plan 166; Brynell Ave. on Plan 121, subject to R142782, except part 6 on plan 57R-9829, in the Geographic Township of Fenelon, in the City of Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 63160-0442), be declared surplus to municipal needs;

  That the closure of the portion of shoreline road allowance and sale to the adjoining landowners 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 a merger agreement be registered on title to each of the subject portion of shoreline road allowance and the purchaser’s property on closing, requiring that neither be transferred or encumbered without the other and requiring that both be treated together as one parcel for zoning purposes, and including a condition that an easement in gross over the property be registered in priority to any mortgage, allowing the City access to maintain and repair Grove Road and the related drainage infrastructure);

  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;

  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 road and authorize its dispositions shall be passed, if appropriate;

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

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

  Carried

9.3.11

CW2024-161

• That Report CS2024-010, Release of Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Funds, be received; and

  That the Fenelon Falls Volunteer Firefighters Association be approved for funding in the amount of $6,000.00 with the allocation to come from the Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve (3.24350).

  Carried

9.3.12

CW2024-162

• CR2024-473
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Mayor Elmslie

  That Report ED2024-015, Proposed Heritage Designation of 49 King Street East, Village of Bobcaygeon (Bobcaygeon Schoolhouse), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 49 King Street East 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, initiating formal consultation with stakeholders, including the property owner(s), and preparation of the designating by-laws.

  Carried

9.3.13

CW2024-163

• That Report ED2024-036, Proposed Heritage Designation of 2 King Street West, Village of Omemee (John McCrea Memorial Methodist Parsonage), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 2 King Street West 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, initiating formal consultation with stakeholders, including the property owner(s), and preparation of the designating by-laws.

  Carried

9.3.14

CW2024-164

• CR2024-474
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That Report RS2024-035, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance identified as Doubletree Road and Willowdale Court in the Geographic Township of Ops, in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received and deferred to the Regular Council Meeting of October 22, 2024 to allow for additional consultation with area property owners.

   

  Carried

9.3.15

CW2024-165

• That Report RS2024-039, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance and a Proposed Sale of City-Owned Property Adjacent to 2 and 4 Gilson Point Place, in the Geographic Township of Mariposa, in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received;

  That the subject property, being City-owned property legally described as Block B on Plan 509, in the Geographic Township of Mariposa, in the City of Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 63196-0125) (located south of 2 and 4 Gilson Point Place, in the Geographic Township of Mariposa, in the City of Kawartha Lakes), be retained in City ownership; and

  That the subject property, part of the road allowance described as Part A on Plan 509, in the Geographic Township of Mariposa, in the City of Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 63196-0052) (located south of 2 Gilson Point Place, in the Geographic Township of Mariposa, in the City of Kawartha Lakes), be retained in City ownership.

  Carried

9.3.16

CW2024-166

• That Report RS2024-041, Proposed Surplus Declaration and Sale of Lot 37 on Plan 139, Geographic Township of Fenelon (adjacent to the rear Lot Lines of 40 and 42 Rose Street, be received;

  That the subject property, being Lot 37 on Plan 139; Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 63275-0162 (LT)), be declared to be surplus to municipal needs;

  That the sale to the adjoining landowner (as historically approved by Council of the former Fenelon Township) 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 property merge with the purchaser’s adjacent property on closing);

  That Council set the value of the land at the originally accepted price of $1,750.00, marked up by inflation to today’s value, minus $750.00 to account for the amount paid as a deposit to Fenelon Township in 1991;

  That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to authorize the disposition of the subject property shall be passed, if appropriate;

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

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

  Carried

9.3.17

CW2024-167

• That Report ED2024-039, Kawartha Lakes Membership in Farm 911, be received; and

  That the membership of the City of Kawartha Lakes within Farm 911: The Emily Project be endorsed.

  Carried

9.3.18

CW2024-168

• CR2024-475
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Warren, regarding the City of Kawartha Lakes Becoming a Willing Host for Solar and Wind Developments, be received.

  Carried
• CR2024-476
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That Staff report back to Council by the end of Q1, 2025 on changes to the Provincial Renewable Energy Program and the procurement of new projects; and

  That the report back include information and options for Council to consider.

  Voters	For	Against	Absent	Conflict
  Mayor Elmslie	X
  Councillor Yeo	X
  Councillor Warren	X
  Councillor Richardson		X
  Councillor Ashmore		X
  Councillor Perry	X
  Councillor Joyce	X
  Councillor Smeaton	X
  Deputy Mayor McDonald	X
  Results	7	2	0	0

  Carried

9.4

Items Extracted from Committee of the Whole Minutes

10.

Planning Advisory Committee

10.1

Correspondence Regarding Planning Advisory Committee Recommendations

10.2

Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, September 11, 2024

• CR2024-477
  Moved By Mayor Elmslie
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Minutes of the September 11, 2024 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

  Carried

10.3

Business Arising from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

10.3.1

PAC2024-056

• That Report PLAN2024-052, Zoning By-law Amendment, 75 Main Street (Lot 5 East of Main Street, Plan 70, Village of Bobcaygeon), 75Maindev Inc. (Kevin M. Duguay, KMD Community Planning and Consulting Inc.), be received for information.

  Carried

10.3.2

PAC2024-057

• That Report PLAN2024-053, Request for Tribute (Lindsay 1) Limited to enter into a Subdivision Agreement – Lindsay Heights Phase 1, be received for information.

  That the Subdivision Agreement substantially in the form attached in Appendix 'C' to Report PLAN2024-053, Request to Enter into a Subdivision Agreement, be endorsed by Council; and

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

  Carried

10.3.3

PAC2024-058

• That the verbal update regarding the Planning Advisory Committee Reporting Update from Director of Development Services L. Barrie, be received.

  Carried

10.4

Items Extracted from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

11.

Consent Matters

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

Mayor Elmslie Item 11.1.11
Councillor Warren Items 11.1.1 and 11.1.3
Councillor Joyce Item 11.1.14

• Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 11.1 of the Agenda be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered, save and except for Items:

  Carried

11.1

Reports

11.1.1

LGL2024-008

Proposed Amendments to Site Alteration By-Law 2019-105
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

• CR2024-488
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That Report LGL2024-008, Proposed Amendments to the Site Alteration By-Law 2019-105, be received.

  Carried
• CR2024-489
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That a by-law be advanced to Council to enact the amendments to By-law 2019-105 as set out in Attachment A to Report LGL2024-008.

  Carried

11.1.2

LGL2024-009

New Road Construction - Existing Lots of Record
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

• CR2024-478

  That Report LGL2024-009, Road Construction – Existing Lots of Record, be received.

  Carried

11.1.3

LGL2024-010

Tree Preservation By-Laws
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

• CR2024-490
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That Report LGL2024-010, Tree Preservation By-laws, be received;

  That a proposed City Tree Canopy Preservation By-law, attached in Appendix A (which is inclusive of amendments pursuant to public feedback) be approved and that the necessary by-law be brought forward for adoption;

  That the proposed Tree Preservation on Private Property By-law be narrowed in scope to apply only to development applications pursuant to the Planning Act, and amended as more specifically set out in this report as a result of public feedback, and that a revised By-law be presented to Council for its consideration by the end of Q4, 2024;

  That Staff be instructed to review and report back to Council on recommended actions for the protection of the urban tree canopy by the end of Q4 2025;

  That Staff be instructed to review and report back to Council on recommended actions for woodlot conservation in consultation with the Ontario Woodlot Association by the end of Q4 2025; and

  That Staff investigate potential partnerships with Fleming College with respect to implementation of tree preservation efforts and report back to Council by the end of Q4 2025.

  Carried
• CR2024-491
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the proposed Tree Preservation on Private Property By-Law be referred to Staff for review and consultation with the City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee and other advisory groups, as applicable, on additional protection measures that can be implemented for shoreline property.

  Carried

11.1.4

RS2024-020

Encroachment Adjacent to 1189 County Road 121 Fenelon
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk - Realty Services
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• CR2024-479

  That Report RS2024-020, Encroachment adjacent to 1189 County Road 121, Fenelon, be received.

  Carried

11.1.5

RS2024-042

Request for Easement over a Portion of 14 York Street South - Hydro One Networks Inc.
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• CR2024-480

  That Report RS2024-042, Request for Easement over a Portion of 14 York Street South – Hydro One Networks Inc., be received;

  That a Grant of Easement in favour of Hydro One Networks Inc. over a portion of the City-owned property known as 14 York Street South and legally described as PT LT 3 S/S KENT ST, 3 N/S RUSSELL ST, 2 N/S RUSSELL ST PL TOWN PLOT AS IN VT67203, VT93198, VT68920; City of Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 63228-0046 (LT)) be supported, in principle;

  That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to authorize the Grant of Easement shall be passed, if appropriate; and

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

  Carried

11.1.6

RS2024-045

Request for Easement over 65 Robmar Crescent - Enbridge Gas Inc.
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• CR2024-481

  That Report RS2024-045, Request for Easement over 65 Robmar Crescent – Enbridge Gas Inc., be received;

  That a Grant of Easement in favour of Enbridge Gas Inc. over the City-owned property known as 65 Robmar Crescent and legally described as Block 39 on Plan 609; City of Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 631870228 (LT)) be supported, in principle;

  That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to authorize the Grant of Easement shall be passed, if appropriate; and

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

  Carried

11.1.7

CORP2024-024

2024 Quarter Two Capital and Special Project Close
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer

• CR2024-482

  That Report CORP2024-024, 2024 Quarter Two Capital and Special Project Close, be received;

  That the capital and special projects identified in Appendix A to Report CORP 2024-024 be approved for closure;

  That Capital project 983240103 Colborne St Bridge preparations utilize financing of $900,000.00 from the Property Development Reserve and reduce $900,000.00 from previously approved Debenture financing;

  That a 2024 special project entitled Facility Condition Assessments be created and financed as follows:

  • $200,000.00 from Building and Property 2024 Operating Budget and applicable funding
  • $30,000.00 from Corporate Assets 2024 Operating Budget and applicable funding

  That 2024 Projects for Victoria Manor be created as per the following table to address the Provincial increased grant announcement:

  Project                                                                      Budget Funded by One-Time Provincial Grant

  Main Entrance Exterior Doors                                   $36,000.00

  Loading Dock Overhead Doors                                 $10,000.00

  Laundry Chute                                                           $10,000.00

  Interior Walls, Wall Guards and Countertops             $50,000.00

  Resident Furniture                                                      $21,000.00

  Dining Room Tables and Chairs                                 $26,000.00

  Baseboard Heaters                                                     $42,000.00

  Ceiling Lifts                                                                 $60,000.00

  Lighting                                                                       $26,000.00

  Total Project Budget Funded by Grant                       $281,000.00

  That a Special Projects Reserve be created to provide a financing source for Special Projects, and to address Special Project surpluses and deficits;

  That $500,000.00 from the Capital Contingency Reserve – uncommitted (1.32248) be transferred to the Special Projects Reserve;

  That the balances below and provided in Appendix A be transferred to (from) the corresponding reserve to address all project closures listed;

  Reserve                                                                    Report Closing Balance

  Capital Contingency Reserve-Uncommitted             $1,221,642.18

  Capital Contingency Reserve – Haul Route             $126,957.03

  Special Projects Reserve                                          $57,155.50

  General Contingency Reserve                                  $46,255.86

  KLPS Area Rate Stabilization Reserve                     $20,979.17

  Fleet Reserve                                                             (26,752.30)

  Water Infrastructure Reserve                                      (63,215.83)

  Sewer Infrastructure Reserve                                     (240,229.34)

  Property Development Reserve                                 (73.77)

  Total Reserve Transfers                                             $1,142,718.50

  That the projects recommended for closure below, and provided in Appendix A, be approved for (additional)/reduced debenture financing;

  Capital Program Number - Capital Program Description - Debenture Financing Reduction

  983220401    CKL Rd10- Rd17-Rd14                                      $31,110.98

  983230401    CKL Road 17-Civic Address #14                       (4,167.54)

  983230402    CKL Road 12-Highway 35 to Glamorgan Rd     $57,179.85

  983230403    Corbett Drive-Coulter Dr to Coulter Dr              $18,276.90

  983230404    Propp Drive-Corbett Dr to Hooper Dr                $9,897.73

  983230405    Hooper Drive-John St to Coulter Dr                   $11,016.51

  998200103    Bobcaygeon WTP HL Pump                              (39,240.42)

  998200105    Lindsay WTP Containment Tanks                      $12,519.69

  998200204    Omemee LSSDS Lagoon Fencing                     $25,108.86

  998210102    Lindsay WTP Chemical Tanks                            $198,476.14

  998210107    Bobcaygeon WTP HiLift Pumps                         $2,351.59

  998210303    Fenelon Falls Colborne St. Mains                      $237,366.81

  Total Reduction in Debenture Needed                                      $559,897.10

  Carried

11.1.8

PUR2024-017

2024-084-SS Fenelon Falls Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Membrane Expansion
Linda Lee, Buyer
Savannah Johnson, Engineering Technician

• CR2024-483

  That Report PUR2024-017, 2024-084-SS Fenelon Falls Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Membrane Expansion, be received;

  That Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) be awarded the single source (SS) 2024-084-SS Fenelon Falls WTP Filter Membrane Expansion for the submitted price of $395,176.74 (not including HST);

  That the deficit of $195,467.00 (including payable HST) be financed from the Water Infrastructure Reserve (1.32050); and

  That subject to receipt of the required documents, the Director of Engineering and Corporate Assets be authorized to execute the agreement to award.

  Carried

11.1.9

PUR2024-020

2024-076-CQ Memorial Park Roadway and Parking Improvements
Ashley Wykes, Buyer
Ryan Smith, Manager of Parks and Recreation

• CR2024-484

  That Report PUR2024-020, 2024-076-CQ Memorial Park Roadway and Parking Improvements, be received;

  That Melrose Paving Co Ltd. be selected for the award of Request for Quotation (RFQ) 2024-076-CQ Memorial Park Roadway and Parking Improvements for the submitted price of $1,298,116.39, not including HST;

  That the deficit of $642,631.00 (including payable HST) be financed from the uncommitted portion of the Capital Contingency Reserve (1.32248);

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

  That Community Services be authorized to issue a purchase order.

  Carried

11.1.10

PUR2024-021

2022-13-CP Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan Update
Linda Lee, Buyer

• CR2024-485

  That Report PUR2024-022, 2022-13-CP Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan Update Change Order, be received;

  That the budget be increased by $169,501.00 (not including HST) to accommodate additional expenditures incurred;

  That the additional expenditure of $169,501.00 required to complete the Water Wastewater Master Plan project be financed from the Development Charges Reserve (3.24140), equally from the Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment accounts;

  That the Department be authorized to issue an increase to the purchase order.

  Carried

11.1.11

CA2024-003

Early Start Approval for Designated Proposed 2025 Capital and Special Projects
Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets

• CR2024-492
  Moved By Mayor Elmslie
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Report CA2024-003, Early-Start Approval for Designated Proposed 2025 Capital and Special Projects, be received;

  That the capital projects identified in Table 1 of Report CA2024-003 proceed early as part of the 2025 Tax-Supported Capital Budget, as per with Mayoral Decision 07-2024;

  That the special projects identified in Table 2 of Report CA2024-003 proceed early as part of the 2025 Special Projects Budget, as per Mayoral Decision 07-2024;

  That Council approve proceeding with a grant application under the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for the Emily/Omemee Arena Ice Pad System by October 29, 2024 as per Table 1 of Report CA2024-003; and

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents and agreements arising from the above grant applications.

  Carried

11.1.12

ENG2024-027

Ellice Street Reconstruction and Water-Wastewater Main Replacement
Corby Purdy, Manager, Infrastructure, Design and Construction

• CR2024-486

  That Report ENG2024-027, Ellice Street, Fenelon Falls, Reconstruction and Water-Wastewater Main Replacement, be received;

  That the budget for capital project 983240303 (Ellice St. - Clifton St. to Wychwood Cres.) be increased by $150,000.00, with that increase financed as follows: (i) $15,000.00 by the Roads Account of the Development Charges Reserve Fund and (ii) $135,000.00 by tax-supported debenture;

  That the budget for capital project 998240411 (Ellice St. Mains - Clifton St. to Wychwood Cres.) be increased by $1,618,000.00, with that increase financed as follows: (i) $456,918.00 by the Water Distribution Account of the Development Charges Reserve Fund, (ii) $205,282.00 by water debenture, and (iii) $955,800.00 by wastewater debenture; and

  That staff be authorized to issue to GIP Paving Inc. change orders in connection with these budget increases as necessary.

  Carried

11.1.13

HS2024-008

Cash Flow Assistance Request - Fenelon Area Independent Living Association
Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager, Housing

• CR2024-487

  That Report HS2024-008, Cash Flow Assistance Request – Fenelon Area Independent Living Association, be received;

  That the City provides cash flow assistance to the Fenelon Area Independent Living Association and Fenelon Area Independent Living Association (2007), during the study phase of their participation within the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Retrofit of Sustainable Affordable Housing grant program, not to exceed two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00), with payment terms and conditions identified in an executed cash flow assistance loan agreement; and

  That the Director of Human Services and the Human Services Manager, Housing be authorized to execute the necessary loan agreements supporting the cash flow assistance.

  Carried

11.1.14

WWW2024-006

Amendments to Source Protection Plan for King's Bay Drinking Water System
Amber Hayter, Manager, Water and Wastewater

• CR2024-493
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report WWW2024-006, Amendments to Source Protection Plan for King’s Bay Drinking Water System, be received;

  That the proposed amendments to the Trent Source Protection Plan and Assessment Report, as per Section 34 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, resulting from the proposed new municipal well for the King’s Bay Drinking Water System, be endorsed;

  That the new Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) for King’s Bay Drinking Water System and associated mapping be incorporated into the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan following approval by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and be added to the Trent Source Protection Plan and Assessment Report; and

  That the commencement of the public consultation process by Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Region, be authorized.

  Carried

11.2

Items Extracted from Consent

12.

Petitions

12.1

CC2024-12.12.1

Request for the Resurfacing of Heights Road, North of Kawartha Lakes Road 36
(Note: A complete copy of petition with 48 signatures is available at the City Clerk's Office for viewing)
David Penney

• CR2024-494
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the petition received from David Penny, regarding a Request for the Resurfacing of Heights Road, North of Kawartha Lakes Road 36, be received and referred to Staff.

  Carried

12.2

CC2024-12.12.2

Request for a Dog Park in the Village of Omemee
(Note: A complete copy of the paper petition with 244 signatures is available at the City Clerk's Office for viewing. An additional 19 signatures were submitted with an electronic petition for a total of 263 signatures)
Mona Bailey

• CR2024-495
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the petition received from Mona Bailey, regarding a Request for a Dog Park in the Village of Omemee, be received and referred to Staff.

  Carried

12.3

CC2024-12.12.3

Request for the Clean Up and Restoration of the Omemee Beach
(Note: This is an electronic petition with 21 signatures)
Janet Patterson

• CR2024-496
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the petition received from Janet Patterson, regarding a Request for the Clean Up and Restoration of the Omemee Beach, be received and referred to Staff.

  Carried

12.4

CC2021-12.12.4

Request for the City of Kawartha Lakes to Collaborate with the Ministry of Transportation on the Implementation of Traffic Lights or a Roundabout at Elm Tree Road and Highway 7, Kawartha Lakes
(Note: This is an electronic petition with 208 signatures)
Randolph Neals

• CR2024-497
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the petition received from Randolph Neals, regarding a Request for the City of Kawartha Lakes to Collaborate with the Ministry of Transportation on the Implementation of Traffic Lights or a Roundabout at Elm Tree Road and Highway 7, Kawartha Lakes, be received and referred to Staff.

  Carried

13.

Other or New Business

14.

By-Laws

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

• CR2024-498
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.21 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

14.1

By-Laws by Consent

14.1.1

By-Law 2024-175

By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a License Agreement Between the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Manvers Township Historical Society for the Use of Space at the Bethany Library, in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.2

By-Law 2024-176

By-Law to Authorize the Sale of Municipally Owned Property Legally Described as Part Lot 15 Concession 10 Eldon as in VT93528; Kawartha Lakes, being PIN: 63175-0085 (LT) (910 Hartley Road, Woodville, former Palestine Community Centre)

14.1.3

By-Law 2024-177

By-Law to Authorize the Sale of the City’s Ownership Interest in the Property Legally Described as Part Lot 4 Range 6 Plan 11 Verulam; Part Block M Plan 11 Verulam as in R332827; Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 63129-0092 (LT)) (21 Canal Street East, Bobcaygeon)

14.1.4

By-Law 2024-178

By-Law to Authorize the Acquisition of the Property Legally Described as Block N, O Plan 105; Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 63120-0969 (LT)) (4 Station Road, Kinmount, Austin Sawmill)

14.1.5

By-Law 2024-179

By-Law to Designate 19-21 King Street East, Village of Omemee in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.6

By-Law 2024-180

By-Law to Designate 3740 Highway 7, Geographic Township of Emily in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.7

By-Law 2024-181

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Parking Enforcement, Fleming College, Hansen A.)

14.1.8

By-Law 2024-182

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Parking Enforcement, Fleming College, Kaur, J.)

14.1.9

By-Law 2024-183

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Parking Enforcement, Fleming College, Maan, A.)

14.1.10

By-Law 2024-184

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Parking Enforcement, Fleming College, Merritt, A.)

14.1.11

By-Law 2024-185

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Parking Enforcement, Fleming College, Mulafer, M.)

14.1.12

By-Law 2024-186

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Parking Enforcement, Fleming College, Patel, H.)

14.1.13

By-law 2024-187

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Parking Enforcement, Fleming College, Singh, B.)

14.1.14

By-Law 2024-188

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Parking Enforcement, Fleming College, Singh, G.)

14.1.15

By-Law 2024-189

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Parking Enforcement, Fleming College, Singh, H.)

14.1.16

By-Law 2024-190

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Parking Enforcement, Fleming College, Singh, M.)

14.1.17

By-Law 2024-191

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement Purposes (Parking Enforcement, Fleming College, Uchacz, P.)

14.1.18

By-Law 2024-192

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Hertel, S.)

14.1.19

By-Law 2024-193

By-Law to Appoint a Weed Inspector for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Hertel, S.)

14.1.20

By-Law 2024-194

By-Law to Appoint an Inspector and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Building Inspector, Matthews, A.)

14.1.21

By-Law 2024-195

By-Law to Prohibit Commercial Through Traffic of Any Weight Class from Using Parts of Regent Street, Elgin Street, and Pottinger Street in Lindsay

14.2

By-Laws Extracted from Consent

15.

Notice of Motion

16.

Closed Session

16.1

Adoption of Closed Session Agenda

• CR2024-499
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That the Closed Session agenda be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

16.2

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest in Closed Session Items

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

16.3

Move Into Closed Session

• CR2024-500
  Moved By Mayor Elmslie
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Council convene into closed session at 3:52 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 s.25, in order to consider matters identified in Section 16.3 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, September 24, 2024, namely Items 16.3.1 to and including 16.3.5.

  Carried

16.3.1

CC2024-12.16.3.1

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting, August 27, 2024
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
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
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose

16.3.2

LGL2024-011

Ontario Land Tribunal Matter - OLT-22-00091 - Omemee 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

16.3.3

RS2024-043

Obtain Easements Along Crego Street, Kinmount, for Existing Water Main
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
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk - Realty Services

16.3.4

RS2024-044

Acquisition of Land for Road Purposes - Romany Ranch Road, Cameron
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board
Lucas Almeida, Realty Services Law Clerk

16.3.5

RS2024-046

Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 2612 Victoria Road, Kirkfield
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board
Laura Carnochan, Acting Manager - Realty Services

17.

Matters from Closed Session

Item 16.3.1

The Confidential Closed Session Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of August 27, 2024 were approved.

Item 16.3.2

The City Solicitor provided an update and received instructions with respect to appeals brought to the Ontario Land Tribunal respecting the Omemee Secondary Plan.

Item 16.3.3

Council provided direction to staff regarding obtaining interests over the subject lands in the form of easements along Crego Street, Kinmount.

Item 16.3.4

Staff provided Council with information regarding a proposed acquisition of land to acquire title to a portion of travelled road encroaching on private property.  Council provided direction to Staff.

Item 16.3.5

An appraisal was provided to Council for information purposes.

• CR2024-507
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That expenditures associated with the easements along Crego Street, Kinmount, be funded from the Property Development Reserve (1.32035) to the upset limit mentioned in Closed session.

  Carried

18.

Additional By-Laws

18.1

By-Law 2024-197

By-Law to Stop Up and Close Part of the Shore Road Allowance Around Duck Lake, in the Geographic Township of Laxton, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 4 on Plan 57R-11157, and to Authorize the Sale of the Land to the Abutting Owner (2612 Victoria Road, Kirkfield)

• CR2024-508
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That a By-Law to Stop Up and Close Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance around Duck Lake, in the Geographic Township of Laxton, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 4 on Plan 57R-11157, and to Authorize the Sale of the Land to the Abutting Owner (2612 Victoria Lake Road, Kirkfield, be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

19.

Confirming By-Law

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council of September 24, 2024

• CR2024-509
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, September 24, 2024 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

20.

Adjournment

• CR2024-600
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Mayor Elmslie

  That the Council Meeting adjourn at 4:16 p.m.

  Carried

  Read and adopted this 22nd day of October, 2024.