The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

CC2025-04

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

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 Pat Warren
• Councillor Emmett Yeo
• Vacancy - Ward 5

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1.

Call to Order

Mayor Elmslie called the Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor C. McDonald and Councillors D. Joyce, M. Perry, T. Richardson and P. Warren Yeo were in attendance in Council Chambers.

Councillors R. Ashmore and E. Yeo were absent.

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

Director C. Faber and City Solicitor R. Carlson were in attendance electronically.

2.

Opening Ceremonies

2.1

O Canada

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

2.2

Moment of Silent Reflection

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

2.3

Adoption of Open Session Agenda

• CR2025-069
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.

Notices and Information by Members of Council and Staff

4.1

Council

Deputy Mayor McDonald:

• Congratulations were extended to the owners of The Solidarity Axe Throwing Club, located in Unit 7 at 68 McLaughlin Road, Lindsay, on their grand opening event;
• The Agricultural Home Show was held at the Lindsay Exhibition on March 6th and March 7. The Show included a full array of agricultural vendors and the event was very well attended;
• Words of congratulations were extended to the recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medals, including recipients Tom Callaghan and Suzanne Barker. The Medals recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their community;
• Words of celebration were extended to Gary Lake on the celebration of his 80th birthday;
• The Spotlight on Agriculture 2025 Gala and Awards Event will be held at the Victoria Park Armoury, Lindsay, on March 29th to celebrate individuals, businesses and organizations shaping our agricultural community; and
• The 2025 Chamber Gala Awards Event will be held at the Victoria Park Armoury, Lindsay, on April 5th to celebrate awards of excellence.

Councillor Joyce:

• The Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group, who work to raise public awareness about breast cancer and support the achievement of living full and active lives following a breast cancer diagnosis, have undertaking a fundraising initiative that involves the sale of yard signs that showcase Canadian pride with the slogan "elbow's up".  Anyone interested to purchasing a yard sign is encouraged to contact Nancy Hanna of the Dragonflies organization;
• The Kawartha Lakes Public Library will be showcasing Earth Day events in recognition of the celebration of Earth Day on April 19th. Residents are encouraged to contact the Kawartha Lakes Public Library for further information on the Earth Day events;
• The Kawartha Lakes Public Library will also be showcasing Migratory Bird Day events in recognition of the celebration of Migratory Bird Day on May 10th. Residents are encouraged to contact the Kawartha Lakes Public Library for further information on the Migratory Bird Day events.

Councillor Richardson:

• Words of congratulations were extended to the Fowlers Corners and District Lions Club on the celebration of their 40th Anniversary which will be recognized on April 5th.
• Words of congratulations were extended to the recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medals. One such recipient was Nancy Hanna, a founding member of the Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group. The Dragon Flies were founded in 2002 and since then they have worked to raise 1.7 million dollars to support local hospitals.
• The Janetville Community Centre will host a tropical plant and succulent workshop on April 5th; and
• Residents were encouraged to stay up-to-date on local community events that will be held to celebrate the Easter holiday.

Councillor Warren:

• Words of congratulations were extended to the recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medals. One such recipient was Ann Adare, who received her recognition due to her contribution to the community.
• A Seniors Health and Wellness Day will be held at Aspira Retirement Living, in Bobcaygeon, on March 19th; and
• A fundraiser event will be held by the Kinmount and District Health Centre on April 5th featuring musical entertainment performed by Keith Kirkpatrick.

4.2

Staff

5.

Council Minutes

Regular Council Meeting, February 18, 2025

• CR2025-070
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 18, 2025, be received and adopted.

  Carried

6.

Deputations

7.

Correspondence

8.

Presentations

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, March 4, 2025

• CR2025-071
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of March 4, 2025, be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 9.3.10, 9.3.12, 9.3.13 and 9.3.22, be adopted.

9.3

Business Arising from Committee of the Whole Minutes

9.3.1

CW2025-038

• That the deputation of David Webb, regarding an Analysis of Ticketing Data from Customer Service for the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

  Carried

9.3.2

CW2025-039

• That the presentation by Sara Johnston, Paramedic Chief, and Dr. Michael Feldman, of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, regarding an Introduction to the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS), be received.

  Carried

9.3.3

CW2025-040

• That the presentation by Sara Johnston, Paramedic Chief, regarding the 2024 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Paramedic Service, be received.

  Carried

9.3.4

CW2025-041

• That Report EMS2025-001, Paramedic Service Operational Key Performance Indicators, be received.

  Carried

9.3.5

CW2025-042

• That the presentation by Brandon Clarkson, Manager of Customer Service, regarding a Customer Experience Strategy Update, be received.

  Carried

9.3.6

CW2025-043

• That Report CS2025-003, Customer Experience Strategy Update, be received.

  Carried

9.3.7

CW2025-044

• That the presentation by Brandon Clarkson, Manager of Customer Service, regarding the 2024 Annual Update for the Customer Service Division, be received.

  Carried

9.3.8

CW2025-045

• That Report CS2025-004, 2024 Annual Update – Customer Service Division, be received.

  Carried

9.3.9

CW2025-046

• That the presentation by Brenda Stonehouse, Manager of Strategy and Innovation, regarding the Strategic Plan Annual Report, be received.

  Carried

9.3.10

CW2025-047

• CR2025-072
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report CORP2025-004, Strategic Plan Annual Report, be received; and

  That Staff be directed to report back to Council at the Regular Council Meeting of August 26, 2025 with an interim update on the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.

  Carried

9.3.11

CW2025-048

• That the deputation of Mary Jane Connell and Brendan Moher, regarding the Commemoration of the Nine Ships of 1825 Bicentennial Project, be received.

  Carried

9.3.12

CW2025-049

• CR2025-073
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the deputation of Courtney Baker, of the Couchiching Conservancy, regarding a Request to Purchase a Portion of Road Allowance Adjacent to 357 Alvar Road, Kirkfield, be received; and

  That Staff be directed to proceed with advancing the applicant’s request (to purchase the entirety of the road allowance for nominal consideration and all costs payable by the purchaser) through the disposition process, in accordance with By-Law 2018-020, as amended.

  Carried

9.3.13

CW2025-050

• CR2025-074
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Report PLAN2025-017, Provincial Energy Procurement, be received; and

  That Council consider energy procurement projects and issue written support through Municipal Resolution in Support of Proposal Submissions on a case-by-case basis.

  Carried

9.3.14

CW2025-051

• That Report ED2025-009, Proposed Heritage Designation of 48 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (J.L. Read General Store/The Promoter Building), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 48 Main Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed; and

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

  Carried

9.3.15

CW2025-052

• That Report ENG2025-009, Request for Petition Review – Elm Tree Road and Highway 7, be received;

  That Schedule C of By-Law 2025-328, being the By-Law to Establish Speed Limits in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be amended to reduce the speed limit of Elm Tree Road from Highway 7 to a point 550m northerly to 60km/hr;

  That that Schedule D of By-law 2025-328, being the By-Law to Establish Speed Limits in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be amended to reduce the speed limit of Elm Tree Road from Highway 7 to a point 500m southerly to 50km/hr; and

  That Schedule C of By-Law 2005-328, being the By-Law to Establish Speed Limits in the City of Kawartha lakes, be amended to reduce the speed limit of Elm Tree Road from a point 500m south of Highway 7 to a point 760m southerly be 60km/hr; and

  That the necessary By-Law to amend By-Law 2025-328, being the By-Law to Establish Speed Limits in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be brought forward to Council for adoption.

  Carried

9.3.16

CW2025-053

• That Report CS2025-002, Wilson Estate Update, be received.

  Carried

9.3.17

CW2025-054

• That Report CEM2025-001, Kawartha Lakes Cemeteries 2024 Annual Update, be received;

  That the Kawartha Lakes Cemetery Board be dissolved; and

  That an annual Cemetery Operations Update Report be provided to Council by staff.

  Carried

9.3.18

CW2025-055

• That Report PR2025-001, Kawartha Lakes Parks Advisory Committee Annual Report and 2025 Work Plan, be received.

  Carried

9.3.19

CW2025-056

• That Report WM2025-002, Lindsay Ops Landfill Public Review Committee 2024 Work Summary and 2025 Work Plan, be received; and

  That the 2025 Lindsay Ops Public Review Committee Work Plan as outlined in Appendix “A” to Report WM2025-002, be approved.

  Carried

9.3.20

CW2025-057

• That Report WM2025-003, Waste Management Advisory Committee 2024 Work Summary and 2025 Work Plan, be received; and

  That the 2025 Waste Management Advisory Committee Work Plan, as outlined in Appendix “A” to Report WM2025-003, be approved.

  Carried

9.3.21

CW2025-058

• That Report WM2025-004, Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee 2024 Work Summary and 2025 Work Plan, be received; and

  That the 2025 Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee Work Plan, as outlined in Appendix “A” to Report WM2025-004, be approved.

  Carried

9.3.22

CW2025-059

• CR2025-075
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report CLK2025-003, Terms of Reference Update for Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces, be received;

  That the Terms of Reference for all Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces be updated to remove the establishment of working groups or sub-committees, and the holding of working meetings, from the mandate of each group;

  That the Terms of Reference for the Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee, be amended to permit the holding of closed session, pursuant to s.239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the consideration of nominations that are submitted for the Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards Program;

  That the Terms of Reference for the Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee be amended to permit the holding of closed session, pursuant to s.239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the consideration of nominations, that are submitted for the Bee A Hero Awards Program and the Environmental Hero Awards Program;

  That the Term of Reference for the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee be amended to permit the holding of closed session, pursuant to s.239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the consideration of nominations that are submitted for the Osprey Awards Program;

  That the Terms of Reference for the Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee, the Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee and the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee be amended to require that Staff report to Council, in closed session, to provide recommended award recipients to Council for consideration and approval with regard to the Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards Program, the Bee A Hero Awards Program, the Environmental Hero Awards Program and the Osprey Awards Program; and

  That Staff in the Clerk's Office be directed to report back to Council by the end of Q2, 2025, with the options that are available for working groups, sub-committees or working meetings held by Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces, within their terms of reference, and that the options be transparent, require membership to be accounted for and require appropriate record keeping.

  Carried

9.3.23

CW2025-060

• That Report PLAN2025-015, Environmental Advisory Committee 2025 Work Plan, be received; and

  That, the 2025 Environmental Advisory Committee Work Plan outlined in Appendix B to Report PLAN2025-015, save and except for the work group and sub-committee structure, be approved.

  Carried

9.3.24

CW2025-061

• That Report ED2025-006, Agricultural Development Advisory Committee 2025 Work Plan, be received; and

  That the Agricultural Development Advisory Committee 2025 Work Plan as outlined in Appendix B to Report ED2025-006, save and except for the work group and sub-committee structure, be approved.

  Carried

9.3.25

CW2025-062

• That Report ED2025-008, Municipal Heritage Committee 2025 Work Plan, be received; and

  That the 2025 Municipal Heritage Committee Work Plan as outlined in Appendix B, save and except for the work group and sub-committee structure, be approved.

  Carried

9.3.26

CW2025-063

• That Report ENG2025-010, Kawartha Lakes Airport Advisory Committee Annual Report and 2025 Work Plan, be received.

  Carried

9.3.27

CW2025-064

• That Report CORP2025-008, Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee Annual Update and 2025 Work Plan, be received; and

  That the 2025 work plan for the Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee, save and except for the work group and sub-committee structure, be approved.

  Carried

9.3.28

CW2025-065

• That the Memorandum from Mayor Elmslie, regarding an Authorized Absence of a Member of Council in Accordance with s.259(1)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, be received;

  That Councillor Ashmore be authorized to be absent from the meetings of Council and retain his seat; and

  That the authorized absence be revisited at the end of June, 2025, if necessary.

  Carried

9.3.29

CW2025-066

• That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding Trade Tariffs, be received;

  That the City of Kawartha Lakes supports and endorses the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) resolution of 10 February 2025 - EOWC Support of Canadian and Ontario Governments’ Negotiations with the United States Government on Trade Tariffs; and

  That staff review and report back to Council on options and barriers to privilege Canadian and local sources in the City's procurement policy by the end of Q2.

  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, March 5, 2025

• CR2025-076
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of March 5, 2025 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

PAC2025-020

• That Report PLAN2025-018, Application to Amend the Township of Verulam Zoning By-law 6-78 at 96 Kawartha Lakes Road 30, Fenelon Falls (420 Hickory Beach Road) - Fisher, be received for information.

  Carried

10.3.2

PAC2025-021

• That the deputation of Kevin Duguay, KMD Planning, regarding Report PLAN2025-016 (Item 6.1 on the agenda), be received.

  Carried

10.3.3

PAC2025-022

• That Report PLAN2025-016, Applications to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan and Township of Dalton Zoning By-law 10-77 at 2475 Housey’s Rapids Road, Washago - Faria be received for information;

  That an Official Plan Amendment respecting application D01-2024-008, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2025-016, be approved and adopted by Council;

  That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2024-023, substantially in the form attached as Appendix E to Report PLAN2025-016, be approved and adopted by Council; and

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

  Carried

10.4

Items Extracted from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

11.

Consent Matters

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

Deputy Mayor McDonald   Item 11.1.7
Councillor Joyce                Item 11.1.5, 11.7, 11.1.12
Councillor Perry                Item 11.1.5

• Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 11.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 11.1.5, 11.1.7 and 11.1.12, be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

  Carried

11.1

Reports

11.1.1

RS2025-018

Proposed Lease Extension - 49 Maple Avenue, Haliburton
Madison MacCormack, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• CR2024-077

  That Report RS2025-018, Proposed Lease Extension – 49 Maple Avenue, Haliburton, be received; and

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease Extension attached as Appendix B on behalf of the City of Kawartha Lakes, being a Lease Extension Agreement with Resicom Properties Inc. for the purpose of the continued leasing of space for the Human Services department for a one-year term.

  Carried

11.1.2

CORP2025-003

High Water Bill Relief - 12 Moynes Court, Lindsay
Linda Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

• CR2024-078

  That Report CORP2025-003, High Water Bill Relief – 12 Moynes Crt, Lindsay, be received.

  Carried

11.1.3

CORP2025-007

Quarter Four 2024 Capital and Special Projects Close
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer

• CR2025-079

  That Report CORP2025-007, Quarter Four 2024 Capital and Special Projects Close, be received;

  That the capital projects identified in Table 1 to Report CORP2025-007 be approved for closure;

  That the balances below and provided in Table 1 to Report CORP2025-007 be transferred to (from) the corresponding reserve to address all project closures listed:

  Reserve                                                         Transfer to (from) Reserve

  Public Works Fleet Reserve                            $44,950.33

  Water Infrastructure Reserve                           (43,410.00)

  Special Projects Reserve                                 331,923.23

  General Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve            7,721.81

  Capital Contingency Reserve                           1,063,670.51

  Kawartha Lakes Police Area Rate Reserve       2,743.53

  Total Reserve Transfers                                  $1,407,599.41

  That the balances below and provided in Table 1 to Report CORP2025-007 be transferred to (from) the obligatory reserve to address project closures listed:

  Obligatory Reserve                                        Transfer to (from) Reserve

  Transit Gas Tax Reserve                                 $15,600.00

  Development Charge Reserve                         199,717.96

  City Parkland Reserve                                     23,411.66

  Infrastructure Gas Tax Reserve                        249,252.97

  Total Obligatory Reserve Transfers                  $487,982.59

  That the projects recommended for closure below be approved for (additional)/reduced debenture financing:

  Capital Project - Capital Program Description - Debenture Financing (Increase)/Reduction

  950230207 - Dalton Community Centre Parking - $(1,224.85)

  983230102 - Hartley Road Bridge - 70,556.83

  983230103 - Ballyduff Road Bridge - 24,059.90

  983240526 - Simcoe St-CKL Rd 8-CKL Rd 48 - (142.63)

  998190103 - Bobcaygeon Elevated Storage Tank Coating - 52,694.17

  998200104 - Bobcaygeon Water Treatment Plant Low Level Pump - (9,752.81)

  998200205 - King's Bay Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant - 34,549.42

  998200312 - Colborne Street Fenelon Falls Sewer Pumping Station Pumps/Pipe - (3,183.18)

  998210113 - Southview Estates Water Treatment Plant Pumps - 4,254.11

  Total Reduction in Debenture Needed - $171,810.96

  That the remaining Building Faster Funds (BFF) of $735,720.00 be allocated to the Ellice St Watermain Replacement (998240411) and as a result the project funding from other sources be adjusted as follows, Water Debenture of $96,012.00 and Wastewater Debenture of $514,660.00 be reduced and Water Development Charges of $125,048.00 returned to the Development Charges Reserve (3.24140 A331179);

  That $100,000.00 for the Corporate Services Modernization (921242001) be allocated from the Sewer Infrastructure Reserve (1.32030);

  That funding of $144,000.00 for the Housing Needs Assessment (921242002) project be allocated from the Sewer Infrastructure reserve (1.32030);

  That funding of $250,000.00 for the Development Software Operational Efficiency (921242201) project be allocated from the Sewer Infrastructure reserve (1.32030);

  That funding of $50,000.00 for the Human Services Modernization initiative (16480) be allocated from the Water Infrastructure Reserve (1.32050);

  That $500,000.00 be transferred to the Public Works Fleet Reserve (1.32070 A-331184) from the Capital Contingency Reserve (1.32248) to fund growth related fleet projects.

  Carried

11.1.4

CORP2025-010

2024 Annual Report on Council Remuneration and Expenses
Miranda Warren, General Clerk

• CR2024-080

  That Report CORP2025-010, 2024 Annual Report on Council Remuneration and Expenses, be received.

  Carried

11.1.5

PUR2025-003

Request for Quotation 2021-41-CQ Supply and Delivery of Single and Tandem Axle Trucks - Multi-Year
Marielle van Engelen, Buyer
Rodney Porter, Manager, Fleet and Transit Services

• CR2025-086

  That Report PUR2025-003, Request for Quotation 2021-41-OQ Supply and Delivery of Single and Tandem Axle Trucks – Multi-Year, be received;

  That the additional financing required of $305,588.00 for these projects be financed from the Fleet Reserve - Public Works (1.32070 A331184), as outlined in Table 1 of Report PUR2025-003; and

  That Purchasing be authorized to issue a purchase order.

  Carried

11.1.6

CS2025-005

Release of Fenelon Falls Legacy CHEST Funds
LeAnn Donnelly, Executive Assistant, Community Services

• CR2025-081

  That Report CS2025-005, Release of Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Funds, be received; and,

  That the Fenelon Falls Grannies be approved for funding in the amount of $2,700.00 with the allocation to come from the Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve (3.24350).

  Carried

11.1.7

BP2025-001

Electric Vehicle Chargers Installation
James Smith, Manager, Building and Property

A Recorded Vote was requested by Councillor Warren.

• CR2025-087
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That Report BP2025-001, Electric Vehicle Charger Installation, be received; and

  That the investment in EV charging units be postponed to a future year and incorporated into the relevant Capital Budget, deferring the $450,000.00 installation cost in 2025. 

  Voters	For	Against	Absent	Conflict
  Mayor Elmslie	X
  Councillor Warren		X
  Councillor Richardson	X
  Councillor Perry		X
  Councillor Joyce	X
  Deputy Mayor McDonald	X
  Results	4	2	0	0

  Carried

11.1.8

PR2025-006

50-50 Community Project Capital Fund
Shelley Cooper, Community Partnership and Programs Supervisor

• CR2025-082

  That Report PR2025-006, 50-50 Community Project Capital Fund, be received for information only.

  Carried

11.1.9

PR2025-007

Community Partnership and Development Fund
Shelley Cooper, Community Partnership and Programs Supervisor

• CR2025-083

  That Report PR2025-007, Community Partnership and Development Fund, be received for information only.

  Carried

11.1.10

HS2025-002

Social Services Service Plan 2025-2029
Janine Mitchell, Manager, Human Services

• CR2025-084

  That Report HS2025-002, Social Services Service Plan 2025 - 2029, be received; and

  That this report be submitted to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, as required.

  Carried

11.1.11

WWW2025-002

2024 Annual Waterworks Summary Report
Julie Henry, Quality Management and Policy Coordinator

Note: Please visit the City of Kawartha Lakes Website at https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/municipal-services/water-wastewater-report-appendices-march-18-2025.aspx to view the Appendices to Report WWW2025-002

• CR2025-085

  That Report WWW2025-002, 2024 Annual Waterworks Summary Report, be received in accordance with reporting requirements of Ontario Regulation 170/03 Schedule 22 and Section 11 under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, for the following municipal residential drinking water systems (DWS) owned by the City of Kawartha Lakes:

  • Birch Point Estates Drinking Water System
  • Bobcaygeon Drinking Water System
  • Canadiana Shores Drinking Water System
  • Fenelon Falls Drinking Water System
  • Janetville Drinking Water System
  • King’s Bay Drinking Water System
  • Kinmount Drinking Water System
  • Lindsay Drinking Water System
  • Manilla (Woods of Manilla) Drinking Water System
  • Manorview Drinking Water System
  • Mariposa Estates Drinking Water System
  • Norland Drinking Water System
  • Omemee Drinking Water System
  • Pinewood Drinking Water System
  • Pleasant Point Drinking Water System
  • Sonya Drinking Water System
  • Southview Estates Drinking Water System
  • Victoria Place Drinking Water System
  • Western Trent/Palmina Drinking Water System
  • Woodfield Drinking Water System
  • Woodville Drinking Water System
  Carried

11.1.12

RD2025-001

Review of Right of Way Responsibilities and the Cost of Entrance Infrastructure
Chris Porter, Manager, Roads Operations

• CR2025-088
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That Report RD2025-001, Review Right-of-Way Responsibilities and the Cost of Entrance Infrastructure, be received; and

  That Staff be directed to bring forward a Report to outline draft amendments to By-Law 2017-151 for consideration to recognize that the benefiting property owner is responsible for all aspects of the entrance infrastructure.

  Carried

11.2

Items Extracted from Consent

12.

Petitions

13.

Other or New Business

14.

By-Laws

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

• CR2025-089
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.8 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 2025-037

By-Law to Stop Up, Close, and Sell Part of Fell’s Point Road, being Part of Lot 32, Concession 11, Fenelon, City of Kawartha Lakes, Designated as Parts 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 57R-11044 (91 Fell's Point Road, Fenelon)

14.1.2

By-Law 2025-038

By-Law to Stop Up, Close, and Sell Part of Fell’s Point Road, being Part of Lot 32, Concession 11, Fenelon, City of Kawartha Lakes, Designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 57R-11044 (95 Fell's Point Road, Fenelon)

14.1.3

By-Law 2028-039

By-Law to Establish Part of Lot 15 Concession 9; Part 4 on Plan 57R-10953; City of Kawartha Lakes as Public Highway

14.1.4

By-Law 2025-040

By-Law to Authorize the Acquisition of the Property Legally Described as Part of Lot 27 Concession 4, Fenelon; City of Kawartha Lakes, being Parts 1 and 2 on Registered Plan 57R-11254 (Part of PIN: 63165-0567 (LT))

14.1.5

By-Law 2025-041

By-Law to Stop Up and Close Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance Lying in Front of Lot 23, Concession 3 Along Lake Dalrymple, Carden; City of Kawartha Lakes, Further Described as Part 1 on Plan 57R-11197 and to Authorize the Sale of the Land to the Abutting Owner (183 McCrackin Avenue)

14.1.6

By-Law 2025-042

A By-Law to Designate 19 Third Street, Village of Sturgeon Point in the City of Kawartha Lakes as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

14.1.7

By-Law 2025-043

By-Law to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan to Re-designate Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (2475 Housey's Rapids Road)

14.1.8

By-Law 2025-044

By-Law to Amend the Township of Dalton Zoning By-law No. 10-77 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes(2475 Housey's Rapids Road)

14.2

By-Laws Extracted from Consent

15.

Notice of Motion

16.

Closed Session

16.1

Adoption of Closed Session Agenda

• CR2025-090
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  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

• CR2025-091
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That Council convene into closed session at 2:34 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, March 18, 2025, namely Items 16.3.1 to and including 16.3.3.

  Carried

16.3.1

CC2025-04.16.3.1

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting of February 18, 2025
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal matters About Identifiable Individuals
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(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

HS2025-001

Service Management Contract Renewal for Victoria Manor
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)(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
Cheryl Faber, Director, Human Services

16.3.3

PLAN2025-019

Planning Advisory Committee Public Appointment
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About Identifiable Individuals
Leah Barrie, Director, Development Services

17.

Matters from Closed Session

Item 16.3.1

The Confidential Closed Session Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of February 18, 2025 were approved.

Item 16.3.2

Council received an update on the Service Management Contract Renewal for Victoria Manor.

Item 16.3.3

• CR2025-096
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That Le Nguyen be appointed to the Planning Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026.

  Carried

18.

Confirming By-Law

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting of March 18, 2025

• CR2025-096
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 18, 2025 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

19.

Adjournment

• CR2025-097
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That the Council Meeting adjourn at 3:03 p.m.

  Carried

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