The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

CC2025-05

Tuesday, April 22, 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
• Councillor Mark Doble

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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, P. Warren, E. Yeo and Councillor-Elect M. Doble were in attendance in Council Chambers.

Councillor R. Ashmore was absent.

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

City Solicitor R. Carlson and Manager of Corporate Assets Dr. A. Found were also in attendance electronically.

1.1

CC2025-05.1.1

Administration of the Declaration of Office - Councillor, Ward 5
Cathie Ritchie, City Clerk

Cathie Ritchie, City Clerk, administered the Declaration of Office for Mark Doble, Councillor-Elect for Ward 5.

 

1.2

CC2025-05.1.2

Welcoming Remarks - Councillor Ward 5
Mayor Elmslie

Councillor Doble provided words of appreciation for his family and friends and expressed gratitude to the residents of Ward 5 as he begins his tenure as a member of Council.

Mayor Elmslie provided welcoming remarks to Councillor Doble.

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

• CR2025-099
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendment:

  Addition:

  Item 6.1 being a deputation by Brian Snell and Wayne Price regarding comments relating to a petition requesting a pause on the funding for the Somerville Concession 3 environmental assessment and bridge design.

  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:

• Earth Day is recognized on April 22nd and residents are encouraged to submit nominations for the City's Environmental Hero Award. Residents were also encouraged to participate in the Pollinator Garden Challenge.  Additional information on both Programs are available on the City's website at kawarthalakes.ca; and
• Residents were encouraged to work to improve the environment and members of Council were encouraged to pass approve and act on plans that improve and combat climate change.

Deputy Mayor McDonald:

• The Spotlight on Agriculture Award Banquet was held on March 29th to highlight and celebrate excellence in agriculture;
• Paramedic Services hosted a celebrity server night at Boston Pizza on March 26th in support of the Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes; and
• The 2025 Awards of Excellence Gala for the Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Lakeview Arts Barn on April 26th.

Councillor Richardson:

• Residents were encouraged to participate in a twenty minute clean-up in honour of Earth Day;
• The Manvers Swans will be hosting a Euchre Night at the Bethany United Church on April 26th;
• A Spring Plant Sale will be held at the Janetville Community Centre on April 27th;
• Words of congratulations were extended to the Fowlers Corner and District Lions Club on the celebration of their 40th Anniversary;
• Words of congratulations were extended to the Under 15 and the Under 18 Kawartha Coyotes Minor Hockey Teams on their OMHA Championships.  A parade will be held in Omemee on April 26th, starting at 2:00 p.m., to celebrate the championships. The parade will run from the Omemee Boat Launch to the Emily-Omemee Community Centre;
• Words of encouragement were extended to the Toronto Maple Leafs on their playoff journey.

Councillor Joyce:

• Residents were lauded for their efforts to support their neighbours during the recent ice storm incident. Examples of acts of kindness were shared to showcase how neighbours helped neighbours during the recovery from the storm. Words of appreciation were extended to Public Works on the timely cleanup of road debris;
• Words of appreciation were extended to Paramedic Service on their Celebrity Server night at Boston Pizza, on March 26th, in support of the Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes;
• Words of appreciation were also extended to Economic Development for their participation in the Discovery Exhibition that DiscoveryX Exhibition that was held in Toronto on April 16th and April 17th. Staff worked to showcase Kawartha Lakes; and
• The Kawartha Lakes Public Library hosted a series of activities over March Break and staff saw in increase of over 800 participants when compared to March Break of 2024.

Councillor Yeo:

• Words of appreciation were extended to residents for all of effort that was extended during the recovery from the ice storm incident.

Councillor Perry:

• Words of welcome were extended to Councillor Doble;
• Words of appreciation were extended to everyone who contributed to the recovery from the ice storm incident. Stories were shared to showcase exemplary acts of kindness and community spirit during the recovery effort and it was noted that the examples of neighbours helping neighbours were highlighted;
• An Easter Eggstravaganza was held in downtown Fenelon Falls on April 16th. Words of thanks were extended to Fenelon Falls and District Chamber of Commerce and all local businesses who participated in the event; and
• The Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show will be held in Fenelon Falls from April 25th to April 27th; residents were encouraged to attend the event.

Mayor Elmslie:

• Words of appreciation were extended to everyone who has contributed to the clean up efforts following the ice storm incident. Mayor Elmslie provided words of thanks to all of the hydro workers who have travelled to the area, from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and Saskatchewan, to assist with the power restoration.

4.2

Staff

Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, provided words of welcome to Councillor Doble.  Words of welcome were also extended to Assistant City Solicitor Eric Sherbert.

5.

Council Minutes

Regular Council Meeting, March 18, 2025

• CR2025-100
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

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

  Carried

6.

Deputations

6.1

CC2025-05.6.1

Comments Relating to a Petition Requesting a Pause on the Funding for the Somerville Concession 3 Environmental Assessment and Bridge Design
Relating to Item 12.1 on the Agenda
Brian Snell
Wayne Price

Brian Snell provided an overview of the petition document that has been submitted to Council to request that funding for the Somerville Concession 3 Environmental Assessment and Bridge Design. He outlined that the proposed bridge is intended to divert truck traffic from Fenelon Falls and he raised a concern that the intended traffic diversion will not solve the traffic congestion in Fenelon Falls and there are four existing alternative routes that travel around Fenelon Falls. He highlighted his concern on the negative impact that the proposed bridge would have for residents surrounding Concession 3, being additional noise, increased traffic, the potential loss of a boat launch and safety concerns surrounding the use of the Victoria Rail Trail. He noted that an additional petition has been conducted using change.org and that document has gathered over 500 signatures. He asked Council to provide access to the studies that have been done on the proposed bridge and also asked that meaningful consultation be held with local landowners.

• CR2025-101
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the deputation of Brian Snell and Wayne Price, regarding Comments Relating to a Petition Requesting a Pause on the Funding for the Somerville Concession 3 Environmental Assessment and Bridge Design, be received.

  Carried

7.

Correspondence

8.

Presentations

8.1

CC2025-05.8.1

Children's Services Service Plan 2025-2029 Presentation
Janine Mitchell, Manager, Human Services

Janine Mitchell, Manager, Human Services, provided an overview of the Children's Services Service Plan for 2025-2029. The overview included detail surrounding the programs and services that are provided through the Children's Services Service Plan. She summarized the participation metrics for the programs that are provided through the Plan and reviewed the barriers that prevent participation in the programs that are provided. 

• CR2025-102
  Moved By Councillor Doble
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the presentation by Janine Mitchell, Manager, Human Services, regarding the Children's Services Service Plan for 2025-2029, be received.

  Carried

8.1.1

Report HS2025-001

Children's Services Service Plan 2025-2029
Janine Mitchell, Manager, Human Services

• CR2025-103
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Report HS2025-001, Children’s Services Service Plan, be received; and

  That this report be submitted to the Ministry of Education, as required.

  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, April 8, 2025

• Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of April 8, 2025 be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 9.3.3, 9.3.4, 9.3.6, 9.3.7, 9.3.14, 9.3.16 and 9.3.17, be adopted.

  Carried

9.3

Business Arising from Committee of the Whole Minutes

9.3.1

CW2025-068

• That the verbal update from Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, on behalf of the Emergency Operations Centre, regarding the Ice Storm Incident, be received.

  Carried

9.3.2

CW2025-070

• That the deputation of Sharon Woodrow, regarding an Overview of the Witness Blanket Art Exhibit in Support of Truth and Reconciliation to be Held at Trinity-St. Andrews Church, Cannington, be received.

  Carried

9.3.3

CW2025-071

• CR2025-105
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the deputation of Bob Connell, regarding Road Conditions on Mustang Drive, former Township of Emily, be received.

  Carried

9.3.4

CW2025-072

• CR2025-106
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the deputation of Wesley Found and Wayne English, of the Lindsay Downtown BIA, regarding Parking Fine and Signage Recommendations in Downtown Lindsay, be received;

  That the Lindsay Downtown BIA proposed fine adjustments be used for the next five (5) years as recommended at the Committee of the Whole Meeting held April 5, 2025; and

  That enhanced signage for free parking in Downtown Lindsay be installed in 2025.

  Carried

9.3.5

CW2025-073

• That the deputation of Bill McConnell, regarding Property Tax Relief for Persons with Disabilities, be received.

  Carried

9.3.6

CW2025-074

• CR2025-107
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the deputation of Diana Keay, of D.M. Wills Associates Limited, and Hayden Eltaii, regarding a Request to Purchase the Road Allowance Adjacent to 15 Potts Shore Road, Fenelon, be received.

  Carried

9.3.7

CW2025-075

• CR2025-108
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That the deputation of Amanda Newton and David Newton, regarding Road Conditions on Four Points Road, Dunsford, be received.

  Carried

9.3.8

CW2025-076

• That the presentation by Paul Buckley and Greg Bacon, of the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Federation of Agriculture, regarding the Agricultural Profile Update for Peterborough County and Kawartha Lakes, be received.

  Carried

9.3.9

CW2025-077

• That the presentation by Kelly Maloney, Economic Development Officer - Agriculture, regarding the Kawartha Lakes Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2020-2024, be received.

  Carried

9.3.10

CW2025-078

• That Report ED2025-005, Kawartha Lakes Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2020 to 2024 Report, be received.

  Carried

9.3.11

CW2025-079

• That the presentation by Kelly Maloney, Economic Development Officer - Agriculture, regarding the 2024 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Municipal Summary Report, be received.

  Carried

9.3.12

CW2025-080

• That Report ED2025-004, 2024 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Municipal Summary Report, be received;

  That the following fees charged per By-Law 2018-234, being a By-law to Establish and Require Payment of Fees for Information, Services, Activities and Use of City Property in The City of Kawartha Lakes (known as the Consolidated Fees By-law), relating to the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, be waived:

  • $432.25 of water/wastewater consumption (per By-Law 2021-162 - Being a By-law to Regulate Water and Wastewater Services in the City of Kawartha Lakes); and
  • $1,235.25 charged for waste removal and $187.96 charged for septic removal (per By-Law 2024-235 - A By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables Within the City of Kawartha Lakes).
  Carried

9.3.13

CW2025-081

• That the presentation by Terry Jones, Fire Chief, regarding the Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service 2024 Annual Report, be received.

  Carried

9.3.14

CW2025-082

• CR2025-109
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Doble

  That Report FIRE2025-001, Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service 2024 Annual Report, be received.

  Carried

9.3.15

CW2025-083

• That the presentation by Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services and Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager, regarding the Encampment Response Update, be received.

  Carried

9.3.16

CW2025-084

• Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the policy entitled Encampment Response Policy, attached as Appendix A to Report HS2025-003 be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, amended as follows:

  1. that “Housing for everyone.” be added as the first Guiding Principle;
  2. that residents with lived experience be included on the Encampment Leadership Team and Encampment Working Group; and
  3. Section 2.03 include the underlined text: Upon receiving notification of an encampment located on City-owned land, the Housing and Homelessness Outreach Team will attempt to make contact and initiate outreach efforts to people living in the encampment and their neighbours, where applicable; and

  That the draft Encampment and Outreach Protocol return to Council for approval at the end of Q2.

  Motion Failed
• CR2025-110
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That Report HS2025-003, Encampment Response Update and Proposed Council Policy, be received; and

  That the policy entitled Encampment Response Policy, attached as Appendix A to Report HS2025-003 be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual.

  Carried

9.3.17

CW2025-085

• CR2025-111
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report LGL2025-004, Rental Protection By-laws – Preventing Renovictions and Conversion of Rental Housing to Non-Rental Use, be received.

  Carried

9.3.18

CW2025-086

• That Report PR2025-003, Parks and Facilities By-Law Update, be received;

  That By-Law 2006-147, being the By-Law to Regulate Public Parks and Facilities, be amended, as outlined in Appendix A to Report PR2025-003; and

  That the necessary By-Law to amend By-Law 2006-147 be brought forward to Council for adoption.

  Carried

9.3.19

CW2025-087

• That Report PR2025-004, Victoria Rail Trail By-Law Update, be received;

  That a By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2007-107, being the By-Law to Regulate and Govern Trail Uses Along the Rail Trail Corridor in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be approved; and

  That the By-Law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to Report PR2025-004, be brought forward to Council for adoption.

  Carried

9.3.20

CW2025-088

• That Report ED2025-002, 2024 Kawartha Lakes Business Count, be received.

  Carried

9.3.21

CW2025-089

• That Report ED2025-011, Proposed Heritage Designation of 55 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (Bobcaygeon Town Hall), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 55 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

9.3.22

CW2025-090

• That Report ENG2025-011, Request for All-Way Stop - Mary Street West and Adelaide Street South, Lindsay be received;

  That the installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of Mary Street West and Adelaide Street South, Lindsay, be approved;

  That flashing red beacons be installed to provide a warning of the new all-way stop at this intersection; and

  That the necessary By-Law for the above recommendations be forwarded to Council for adoption.

  Carried

9.3.23

CW2025-091

• CR2025-112
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That Report ENG2025-012, Request for Speed Posting on Valentia Road and All-Way Stop at Valentia Road and Ramsey Road, be received;

  That Valentia Road from Little Britain Road to Ramsey Road be posted for speed at 60km/hr;

  That the installation of an all-way stop, with flashing beacons, at the intersection of Valentia Road and Ramsey Road, Little Britain, be approved; and

  That the necessary By-Laws for the above recommendations be forwarded to Council for adoption.

  Carried
• CR2025-113
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That resolution CR2025-112 be reconsidered.

  Carried
• CR2025-114
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That Report ENG2025-012, Request for Speed Posting on Valentia Road and All-Way Stop at Valentia Road and Ramsey Road, be received;

  That Valentia Road from Little Britain Road to a point 500m southerly be posted for speed at 60km/hr;

  That Valentia Road from a point 500m south of Little Britain Road to Ramsey Road be posted for posted for speed at 70km/hr;

  That the installation of an all-way stop, with flashing beacons, at the intersection of Valentia Road and Ramsey Road, Little Britain, be approved; and

  That the necessary By-Laws for the above recommendations be forwarded to Council for adoption.

   

  Carried

9.3.24

CW2025-092

• That Report ENG2025-013, Request for Changes to Speed Transition Zones, be received;

  That By-Law 2005-328, being a By-Law to Establish Speed Limits, be amended to change provisions regarding 60km/hr transition zones approaching hamlets to allow for a minimum length of 250m where the roadside environment allows; and

  That the necessary By-law for the above recommendations be forwarded to Council for adoption.

  Carried

9.3.25

CW2025-093

• That Report ENG2025-014 , Request for All-Way Stop – Cambridge Street and Peel Street, Lindsay , be received;

  That the installation of an all-way stop at the intersection Cambridge Street and Peel Street, Lindsay, be approved; and

  That the necessary By-Law for the above recommendation be brought forward to Council for adoption.

  Carried

9.3.26

CW2025-094

• That the Memorandum from Councillor Joyce, regarding an Ontario Digital Public Library, be received;

  That the City of Kawartha Lakes encourage the Province of Ontario to support the creation of an Ontario Digital Public Library, in line with the recommendation from the Ontario Federation of Public Libraries (OFPL); and

  That a copy of this recommendation, as generally outlined in the draft letter attached to this Memorandum, be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, the MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, the Executive Director of the Ontario Federation of Public Libraries and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

  Carried

9.3.27

CW2025-095

• That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding an Exemption to Building By-Law fees for Building Permits to Remove Connections Relating to Storm Water from the Municipal Sanitary Sewage System, be received; and

  That the Chief Building Official bring forward an amendment to the fee schedule for By-Law 2024-219, being the By-Law to Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992 within the City of Kawartha Lakes, to exempt applications related specifically to the plumbing modifications required to remove storm water connections from the municipal sanitary sewer system.

  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, April 9, 2025

• CR2025-115
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of April 9, 2025 be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, save and except for Item 10.3.4, be adopted.

  Carried

10.3

Business Arising from Planning Advisory Committee Minutes

10.3.1

PAC2025-025

• That Report PLAN2025-024, Application to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at 370 Kent Street West, Lindsay - 1193017 Ontario Inc., be received for information;

  That the Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2024-020, substantially in the form attached in Appendix C to Report PLAN2025-024, Application to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at 370 Kent Street West, Lindsay - 1193017 Ontario Inc. 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

10.3.2

PAC2025-026

• That the deputation of Jamie Hoefling, One Community Planning, regarding PLAN2025-022 (Item 6.1 on the Agenda), be received.

  Carried

10.3.3

PAC2025-027

• That Report PLAN2025-022, Applications to Amend the Kawartha Lakes Official Plan and Township of Ops Zoning By-law 93-30 at 4 Riverwood Park Road, Lindsay -  Eatson Properties Inc., be received for information;

  That an Official Plan Amendment respecting application D01-2024-009, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2025-022, be approved and adopted by Council;

  That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2024-024, substantially in the form attached as Appendix E to Report PLAN2025-022, 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

10.3.4

PAC2025-028

A Recorded Vote was requested by Councillor Joyce.

• CR2025-116
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report PLAN2025-023, King’s Bay Golf Club Limited Subdivision Agreement, be received for information;

  That the Subdivision Agreement generally in accordance with the draft version attached in Appendix B to Report PLAN2025-023, King’s Bay Golf Club Limited 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.

  Voters	For	Against	Absent	Conflict
  Mayor Elmslie	X
  Councillor Yeo	X
  Councillor Warren	X
  Councillor Richardson	X
  Councillor Perry		X
  Councillor Joyce		X
  Deputy Mayor McDonald	X
  Councillor Doble	X
  Results	6	2	0	0

  Carried

10.3.5

PAC2025-029

• That the update from L. Barrie, Director of Development Services, regarding Significant Subdivisions in Kawartha Lakes at Various Stages of Approval, 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:

• Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 11.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 11.1.4, 11.1.5, 11.1.7, 11.1.12 and 11.1.14, 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

CAO2025-002

Partnership Agreement - Maryboro Lodge Museum Corporation
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

• CR2025-117

  That Report CAO2025-002, Partnership Agreement – Maryboro Lodge Museum Corporation, be received;

  That the Partnership Agreement, substantially in the form provided in Appendix A to Report CAO2025-002, be approved;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Partnership Agreement with Maryboro Lodge Museum Corporation;

  That the Museum 2024 budget deficit, to an upset limit of $130,000.00, be paid to the Fenelon Falls Museum Board and financed from the City’s General Contingency Reserve (1.32090);

  That, effective upon execution of the Partnership Agreement, and following disbursement of monies by the Board to reconcile the 2024 deficit, the Council-established Fenelon Falls Museum Board be dissolved, and all current and predecessor terms of reference, other supporting and any applicable by-laws or agreements, be rescinded; and

  That all Board members and volunteers, current and past, be commended and thanked for their exemplary community service.

  Carried

11.1.2

CORP2025-009

High Water Bill Relief for 55 Colborne Street East, Lindsay
Linda Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

• CR2025-118

  That Report CORP2025-009, High Water Bill Relief – 55 Colborne Street East, Lindsay, be received; and

  That Council deny the request for financial relief of the high water bill incurred at 55 Colborne Street East, Lindsay, and billed during the period of July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024.

  Carried

11.1.3

CORP2025-011

Whistleblower Policy Revision
Liana Patterson, Chief People Officer

• CR2025-119

  That Report CORP2025-011, Whistleblower Policy Revision, be received;

  That the revised policy entitled CP2016-002, being the Whistleblower Policy, attached as Appendix B to Report CORP2025-011, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions.

  Carried

11.1.4

CORP2025-013

Summit Wellness Centre Update
Sara Beukeboom, Director, Corporate Services

• CR2025-126
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That Report CORP2025-013, Summit Wellness Centre Update, be received;

  That Council approve an increase to the debenture for the Summit Wellness Centre project (953220301) in the upset amount of $6,500,000.00; and

  That the City’s Long-Term Financial Plan be updated to reflect this increase.

  Carried

11.1.5

CORP2025-015

2024 Financial Year End Position
Jessica Hood, Supervisor, Treasury

• CR2025-127
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Richardson

  That Report CORP2025-015, 2024 Financial Year End Position, be received;

  That the 2024 Operating Deficit of $1,139,474.10 be financed from the Tax Stabilization Reserve – uncommitted (1.32285 A 412430); and

  That Council approve the transfer of deferred grant revenue of $56,155.26 to the following reserves as per Table C in Report CORP2025-015:

  • Tax Stabilization – Economic Development (1.32285 A 331182) $31,155.26
  • Tax Stabilization – uncommitted (1.32285 A 412430)                $25,000.00
  Carried

11.1.6

PLAN2025-020

Request for Site Plan Exemption, Edgewater Grill, 4027 Highway 121, Kinmount
Leah Barrie, Director of Development Services

• CR2025-120

  That Report PLAN2025-020, Request for Site Plan Exemption, Edgewater Grill, 4027 Highway 121, Kinmount, be received; and

  That the Request for Site Plan Exemption, Edgewater Grill, 4027 Highway 121, Kinmount, be denied.

  Carried

11.1.7

PLAN2025-021

Zoning Inquiry for 121 Autumn Lane, Geographic Township of Eldon
Leah Barrie, Director of Development Services

• CR2025-128
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That Report PLAN2025-021, Zoning Inquiry for 121 Autumn Lane, Geographic Township of Eldon, be received; and

  That Planning Staff be directed to consult with the Septic and Building Department to pause enforcement, until the end of the current term of Council, while the landowners choose a path forward to come into compliance with the zoning by-law by either applying to Realty Services to purchase the portion of the unassumed road allowance, apply for a rezoning amendment or remove the dwelling.

  Carried

11.1.8

PLAN2025-025

Fernbrook Homes (Lindsay 2021) Construction Ltd. Hygge Towns Phase 1 - Block Development - Exemption from Part Lot Control Provisions of the Planning Act at Block 2, Plan 57M-815
Nicolas Smith, Planner II

• CR2025-121

  That Report PLAN2025-025, Fernbrook Homes (Lindsay 2021) Construction Ltd. Hygge Towns Phase 1 – Block Development – Exemption from Part Lot Control Provisions of the Planning Act at Block 2, Plan 57M-815 be received;

  That the Part Lot Control By-law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2025-025, 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

11.1.9

PLAN2025-026

By-Law to Deem Lots 2 and 3, A and B, North Side of Peace Avenue (Peace Road), Plan 111, Geographic Township of Ops
Nicolas Smith, Planner II

• CR2025-122

  That Report PLAN2025-026, By-Law to Deem Lots 2 to 3, A and B, North Side of Peace Avenue (Peace Road), Plan 111, Geographic Township of Ops be received;

  That a Deeming By-law respecting Lots 2 to 3, A and B, North Side of Peace Avenue, Plan 111, Geographic Township of Ops substantially in the form attached as Appendix B and C to Report PLAN2025-026, 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

11.1.10

ED2025-012

Young Canada Works Funding Agreement
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• CR2025-123

  That Report ED2025-012, Young Canada Works Funding Agreement, be received; and,

  That the Mayor and Clerk, following a review of agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, be authorized to execute the documents and agreements with the Government of Canada and National Trust for the Young Canada Works – Building Careers in Heritage Program for 2025-2026.

  Carried

11.1.11

CS2025-006

Release of Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Funds
LeAnn Donnelly, Executive Assistant, Community Services

• CR2025-124

  That Report CS2025-006, Release of Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Funds, be received; and

  That the Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot 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

11.1.12

CA2025-001

Substantive Additions to Parks Expansionary Capital Forecast
Dr. Adam Found, Manager, Corporate Assets
Ryan Smith, Manager, Parks and Recreation

• CR2025-129
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Doble

  That Report CA2025-001, Substantive Additions to Parks Expansionary Capital Forecast, be received;

  That the capital projects identified in Table 1 of Report CA2025-001 be accounted for in the next Long-Term Financial Plan, Development Charges Background Study, and Parks Master Plan;

  That the estimated attributions to growth of the estimated costs of the capital projects identified in Table 1 of Report CA2025-001 be reviewed and, if necessary, revised via the next Development Charges Background Study;

  That the budget for the 2025 capital project entitled Jennings Creek Parkland System - Sylvester Park (950250111) be increased from $205,000.00 to $2,542,000.00, with the revised project budget financed 90% ($2,287,800.00) by the Parks and Recreation Account of the Development Charges Reserve and 10% ($254,200.00) by the Capital Contingency Reserve; and

  That the capital project identified as Ops Park in Table 1 of Report CA2025-001 be endorsed for the purposes of a grant application by the City to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.

  Carried

11.1.13

RD2025-003

Eldon Depot Capital Projects - Request for Additional Funding
Thomas Hopper, Manager, Roads Operations

• CR2025-130
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That Report RD2025-003, Eldon Depot Capital Projects- Request for Additional Funding, be received;

  That Additional financing of $238,000.00 be approved to address constructing a new permanent wood framed structure at the Eldon Depot and financed from the Capital Contingency Reserve – uncommitted (1.32248); and

  That Staff be authorized to proceed with a design and to obtain a Contractor for the supply and install of a new permanent structure at the Eldon Depot, and to issue a Purchase Order to the low bid Contractor to facilitate 2025 construction.

  Carried

11.1.14

HS2025-004

Joint Advisory Committee Recommendation for the Canada Ontario Housing Benefit Program Review
Cheryl Faber, Director, Human Services

• CR2025-131
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That Report HS2025-004, Joint Advisory Committee Recommendation for the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit Program Review, be received.

  Carried
• CR2025-132
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That Staff be directed to Report back to Council by the end of Q2, 2025 to provide answers to the following questions:

  1. why prioritizing people with living with disabilities internally necessarily requires expanding the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit Program and, if so, requires tax levy dollar investment to support,
  2. why would including people living with disabilities as a priority require retroactive assessment and, if so, what administrative functions would be required to do so most efficiently keeping with the legislation's intent; and
  3. how, specifically, have other municipalities prioritized people living with disabilities, including financially, in their administration of the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit Program.
  Carried

11.1.15

ENG2025-015

Ellice Street Contract Administration and Inspection and Geotechnical Services
John Innes, Supervisor - Capital Projects, Infrastructure Design and Construction

• CR2025-125

  That Report ENG2025-015, Ellice Street Contract Administration and Inspection and Geotechnical Services, be received;

  That Engage Engineering Ltd. be awarded 2025-IDC-002 Construction Inspection and Geotechnical Services for Ellice Street Reconstruction for the total amount of $192,999.00 plus HST;

  That the budget for capital project 998240411 (Ellice St. Mains – Clifton St. to Wychwood Cres.) be increased by $71,892.00, with the increase financed proportionately in the same manner as the existing budget for the project, subject to adjustment of the development charges financing in recognition of the Building Faster Fund grant applied to the project;

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

  That the Engineering Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order.

  Carried

11.2

Items Extracted from Consent

12.

Petitions

12.1

CC2025-05.12.1

Petition Requesting a Pause on the Funding for the Somerville Concession 3 Environmental Assessment and Bridge Design
Note: This is an electronic petition with 33 signatures
Jacqueline Waldorf

• CR2025-133
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the petition received from Jacqueline Waldorf, regarding a Request for a Pause on the Funding for the Somerville Concession 3 Environmental Assessment and Bridge Design, be received and forwarded to Staff for their input.

  Carried

12.2

CC2025-05.12.2

Petition Requesting the Resurfacing of Slalom Drive and Hillview Drive, Bethany
Note: This is an electronic petition with 53 signatures
Evan Davis

• CR2025-134
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the petition received from Evan Davis, regarding a Request for the Resurfacing of Slalom Drive and Hillview Drive, Bethany, be received and referred to Staff for consideration in a roads program.

  Carried

12.3

CC2025-05.12.3

Petition Regarding Opposition to the Installation of Sidewalks through the Reconstruction of Pottinger Street, Lindsay
Note: A copy of this petition with 28 signatures is available for viewing at the City Clerk's Office
Gloria Palmateer

• CR2025-135
  Moved By Deputy Mayor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the petition received from Gloria Palmateer, regarding Opposition to the Installation of Sidewalks through the Reconstruction of Pottinger Street, Lindsay, be received and referred to Staff for review and report back by the end of Q2, 2025.

  Carried

13.

Other or New Business

13.1

CC2025-05.13.1

Memorandum Regarding Councillor Appointments
Mayor Elmslie

• CR2025-136
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor McDonald

  That the Memorandum from Mayor Elmslie regarding, Councillor Appointments, be received; and

  That Councillor Doble be appointed to the following Boards and Committees until the end of the current term of Council, being November 14, 2026:

  • Lindsay Ops Landfill Public Review Committee
  • Lindsay Downtown Business Improvement Area Board
  • Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee
  • Wilson Estate Advisory Committee
  • Kawartha Region Conservation Board
  Carried

14.

By-Laws

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

• CR2025-137
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.22 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 2025-046

By-Law to Establish 2025 Tax Ratios in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.2

By-Law 2025-047

By-Law to Set Tax Rate Reductions for Prescribe Subclasses in the City of Kawartha Lakes for the Year 2025

14.1.3

By-Law 2025-048

By-Law to Limit Tax Decreases on Commercial, Industrial and Multi Residential Properties for 2025 in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.4

By-Law 2025-049

By-Law to Establish 2025 Tax Rates in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.5

By-Law 2025-050

By-Law to Provide 2025 Tax Relief to Certain City of Kawartha Lakes Property Owners Who are Low Income Elderly Persons, Low Income Persons Between the Ages of 55 and 64, Low Income Disabled Persons or Ontario Disability Support Program Recipients

14.1.6

By-Law 2025-051

By-Law to Provide 2025 Water Rate Relief to Certain City of Kawartha Lakes Property Owners Who Are Low Income Elderly Persons, Low Income Persons Between the Ages of 55 and 64, Low Income Disabled Persons or Ontario Disability Support Program Recipients

14.1.7

By-Law 2025-052

By-Law to Authorize the Imposition of Special Charges Relating to the Septic Rehabilitation Loan Program for 1071 Little Britain Road, Little Britain (Roll No. 1651 110 020 16000.0000) in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.8

By-Law 2025-053

By-Law to Authorize the Imposition of Special Charges relating to the Septic Rehabilitation Loan Program for 910 Killarney Bay Road, Cameron (Roll No. 1651 210 020 12800.0000) in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.9

By-Law 2025-054

By-Law to Designate 1436 Highway 7A, Geographic Township of Manvers in the City of Kawartha Lakes as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

14.1.10

By-Law 2025-055

By-Law to Authorize the Acquisition of Part of Lot 92 on Plan 25 as in A38320; City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 13 on Plan 57R-10823 (89 Lindsay Street, Fenelon Falls)

14.1.11

By-Law 2025-056

By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2021-028, Being a By-Law to Appoint an Administrator Under The Ontario Works Act, 1997 for The City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.12

By-Law 2025-057

By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2014-102, being a By-Law to Appoint an Administrator for the City of Kawartha Lakes Home for the Aged – Victoria Manor

14.1.13

By-Law 2025-058

By-Law to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-Law No. 2000-75 to Rezone Land within the City Of Kawartha Lakes (370 Kent Street West, Lindsay - 1193017 Ontario Inc.)

14.1.14

By-Law 2025-059

By-Law to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan to Re-designate Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (4 Riverwood Park Road)

14.1.15

By-Law 2025-060

By-Law To Amend the Township of Ops Zoning By-Law No. 93-30 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (4 Riverwood Park Road)

14.1.16

By-Law 2025-061

By-Law To Temporarily Suspend The Application of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act For Certain Properties Within Kawartha Lakes PIN # 63205-1277 (LT) (Fernbrook Homes (Lindsay 2021) Construction Ltd. Hygge Towns - Phase 1)

14.1.17

By-Law 2025-062

By-Law To Deem Part of a Plan of Subdivision, Previously Registered For Lands Within Kawartha Lakes, Not To Be A Registered Plan Of Subdivision In Accordance With the Planning Act PIN Number 63245-0170 (LT), Lot B, North Side of Peace Avenue, Plan 111, and PIN
Number 63245-0165 (LT), Lots 2 to 3, and Lot A, North Side of Peace Avenue, Plan 111, Geographic Township of Ops, Now City Of Kawartha Lakes (9 Settlers Road and 19 Peace Road)

14.1.18

By-Law 2025-063

By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2007-107, being a By-Law to Regulate the Governance of all Trail Use in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.19

By-Law 2025-064

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2025-328, being By-Law to Establish Speed Limits in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.20

By-La w2025-065

By-Law to Provide for the Erection of Stop Signs at Various Locations in the City of Kawartha Lakes

14.1.21

By-Law 2025-066

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Finn)

14.1.22

By-Law 2025-067

By-Law to Appoint an Area Weed Inspector for the City of Kawartha Lakes (Finn)

14.2

By-Laws Extracted from Consent

15.

Notice of Motion

16.

Closed Session

16.1

Adoption of Closed Session Agenda

• CR2025-138
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  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

• CR2025-139
  Moved By Councillor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That Council convene into closed session at 4:50 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, April 22, 2025, namely Items 16.3.1 to and including 16.3.6.

  Carried

16.3.1

CC2025-05.16.3.1

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting of March 18, 2025
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About Identifiable Individuals
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

16.3.2

LGL2025-003

Rural Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 2024-113 - Ontario Land Tribunal OLT-24-000868
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(e) Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting the Municipality or Local Board
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

16.3.3

RS2025-020

Acquisition of Lands Along Lindsay Street South, former Township of Ops
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
Laura Carnochan, Manager, Realty Services
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk, Realty Services

16.3.4

RS2025-021

Acquisition of Easements along Lindsay Street South, former Township of Ops
Municipal Act, 2001, s.239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
Laura Carnochan, Manager, Realty Services
Lucas Almeida, Law Clerk, Realty Services

16.3.5

RS2025-022

Acquisition of 4 Station Road, Kinmount
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
Laura Carnochan, Manager, Realty Services

16.3.6

CORP2025-014

2025 Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards
Municipal Act, 239(2)(b) Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees
Christine Briggs, IDEA Partner

17.

Matters from Closed Session

Item 16.3.1

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

Item 16.3.2

Council received an update on the Rural Comprehensive Zoning By-Law.

Item 16.3.3

Council provided direction regarding the counter offers received relating to the acquisition of land along Lindsay Street South, Lindsay.

Item 16.3.4

Council provided direction regarding the acquisition of easements along Lindsay Street South, Lindsay, to facilitate servicing expansion in that area.

Item 16.3.5

Council provided direction regarding the acquisition of 4 Station Road, Kinmount.

Item 16.3.6

Council approved the 2025 Accessibility Awareness Recognition Award Recipients.

18.

Confirming By-Law

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting of April 22, 2025

• CR2025-147
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, April 22, 2025 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

  Carried

19.

Adjournment

• CR2025-148
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Council Meeting adjourn at 5:49 p.m.

  Carried

  Read and adopted this 20th day of May, 2025.