The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

CC2021-15
Open Session Commencing at 1:00 p.m. - Electronic Public Participation
Council Chambers
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
Members:
  • Mayor Andy Letham
  • Deputy Mayor Patrick O'Reilly
  • Councillor Ron Ashmore
  • Councillor Pat Dunn
  • Councillor Doug Elmslie
  • Councillor Tracy Richardson
  • Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan
  • Councillor Andrew Veale
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo
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Mayor Letham called the Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. from Council Chambers. Deputy Mayor P. O'Reilly and Councillors R. Ashmore, P. Dunn, D. Elmslie, T. Richardson, K. Seymour-Fagan, A. Veale and E. Yeo were in attendance.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell and Deputy Clerk J. Watts were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

Directors B. Robinson, J. Rojas, C. Shanks, R. Sutherland, City Solicitor R. Carlson, Paramedic Chief R. Mellow, Treasurer C. Daynes, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing A. Sloan and Manager of Parks and Recreation J. Johnson were in attendance electronically.

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

Mayor Letham paid tribute to the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation which will be recognized on September 30, 2021. Mayor Letham noted that all members of Council were wearing orange in honour of the indigenous children who lost their lives at residential schools.  As a tribute to Truth and Reconciliation Day an orange flag will be flown at half mast at City Hall and the outdoor lighting at City Hall will be orange until September 30th.

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

  • CR2021-412
    Moved ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, September 21, 2021, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments:

    Deletion:

    Item 6.2 being a Deputation by Mark Chapel, EcoVue 14 Consulting Services Inc. Regarding Item 11.1.14 on the Agenda

    Additions:

    Item 6.4 being a Deputation by Gareth Jones and Ross Betts Regarding the Dock Encroachment Policy, Item 11.2.1 on the Agenda

    Item 11.1.15 being Report RS2021-037, a Proposed Lease Agreement Between the City of Kawartha Lakes and Horizon Aircraft Inc.

    Item 14.1.14 being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement between Horizon Aircraft Inc. and the City of Kawartha Lakes for a Commercial Building at the Municipal Airport

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.1

Councillor Dunn

  • A petition in favour of the installation of a new crosswalk at Victoria Avenue North and Lori Boulevard in Lindsay has been submitted by area residents.   The petition did not meet the requirements of a petition but the document has been forwarded to staff for reference.

Deputy Mayor O'Reilly

  • The Lindsay Exhibition is underway; approximately 10,000 people attended the first weekend of the event.
  • The Community Garden in Lindsay has announced that they have been selected as a recipient for a Trillium Grant.
  • The Terry Fox Run was recognized on September 19th; in light of the pandemic residents were able to recognize the event in their own way.
  • Kawartha Lakes Food Source is hosting a door-to-door Thanksgiving Food Drive. Donations will be picked up at homes located North of Colborne Street in Lindsay on September 25th and South of Colborne Street in Lindsay on October 2nd.
  • The Kawartha Farm Fest Tour will be held on October 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Tickets for the driving tour are available for purchase on-line.
  • The One Eyed Jack has opened in Downtown Lindsay.
  • Fire Prevention Week will run from October 3rd to October 9th.

Councillor Ashmore

  • A petition highlighting an issue on Hawke Drive and Grassy Road in Omemee and a petition highlighting a right-of-way issue on Snug Harbour road have been submitted by area residents.  The petitions did not meet the requirements of a petition but the documents have been forwarded to staff for reference.
  • The Omemee Curling Club is holding a membership drive; any residents interested in joining are encouraged to contact the Omemee Curling Club.
  • The Omemee Blooms are hosting a scarecrow contest.  Residents are encouraged to complete their fall display.
  • Councillor Ashmore will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on October 6th; the meeting will be live-streamed to the City's YouTube Channel.

4.2

Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, advised that the City has experienced a disruption to its computer network due to water damage.  Staff are working to repair the damage and will have the network back online as soon as possible.

Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works, announced that the fall collection for the City's Textile Recycling Program will occur from October 18th to October 21st.  Residents must contact Recycle Rewards prior to October 15, 2021 to arrange a pick-up at 1-866-927-3873 or [email protected].

Regular Council Meeting Minutes, August 10, 2021
Special Council Meeting Minutes, September 14, 2021

  • CR2021-413
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the Minutes of the August 10, 2021 Regular Council Meeting and the September 14, 2021 Special Council Meeting, be received and adopted.

    Carried

Proposed ATV Route in Lindsay
(Item 9.3.29 on the Agenda)

Stuart Bothwell

Dr. Stuart Bothwell spoke in opposition to the use of ATV's in Lindsay and requested that the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force be disbanded.

  • CR2021-414
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That the deputation of Stuart Bothwell, regarding the proposed use of ATV's in Lindsay, be received.

    Carried

By-Law to Deem Lots 53 and 54, Plan 190, being 19 and 67 West Street South, Fenelon Falls
(Item 11.1.14 on the Agenda)
Mark Chapel, EcoVue Consulting Services Inc.

This deputation was withdrawn and deleted from the Agenda.

Walls Surrounding the Olde Gaol, 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay
(Item 9.3.11 on the Agenda)
Michael Bryant

Michael Bryant spoke in opposition to the demolition of the walls surrounding the Olde Gaol located at 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay. Mr. Bryant requested that Council provide a 60 day period for residents to provide alternative solutions to the wall demolition.

  • CR2021-415
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That the deputation of Michael Bryant, regarding the walls surrounding the Olde Gaol, at 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay, be received.

    Carried

Dock Encroachment Policy
(Item 11.2.1 on the Agenda)
Gareth Jones
Ross Betts

Gareth Jones and Ross Betts spoke to the proposed Dock Encroachment Policy and how it applies to their local area of Cedar Glen. Mr. Jones and Mr. Betts requested that the City consider selling the waterfront area in Cedar Glen to local residents.

  • CR2021-416
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the deputation of Gareth Jones and Ross Betts, regarding the Dock Encroachment Policy, be received; and

    That the proposal from Gareth Jones and Ross Betts regarding the waterfront area in Cedar Glen be referred to Realty Services.

    Carried

Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes, September 7, 2021

  • CR2021-417
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the Minutes of the September 7, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 9.3.19, 9.3.26, 9.3.27, 9.3.29 and 9.3.30, be adopted.

9.3.1

  • That the deputation of Pam Nason, regarding a request to approve a dock located on municipally owned land adjacent to 2 Treewood Lane, be received.

    Carried

9.3.2

  • That the deputation of Gwen McNalley, regarding a request to approve a cedar hedge encroachment on the Victoria Rail Trail Corridor, be received.

    Carried

9.3.3

  • That the deputation of Greg Wokral, regarding the proposed surplus declaration and sale of part of the west half of Lot 2, Concession 7, Fenelon, be received.

    Carried

9.3.4

  • That the deputation of Al Karklins, regarding the proposed surplus declaration and sale of part of the west half of Lot 2, Concession 7, Fenelon, be received.

    Carried

9.3.5

  • That the deputation of Candace Chartier and Patrick Chartier, regarding a request to purchase the road allowance adjacent to 21 Blue Bay Lane, Fenelon Falls, be received and referred to Staff for review and report back by the end of Q1, 2022.

    Carried

9.3.6

  • That the deputation of Christine Lanz, regarding the process to address the feral cat population, be received and referred to staff for review and report back.

    Carried

9.3.7

  • That the deputation of Sue Wyville, regarding a request for the installation of traffic lights at Canal Street, Boyd Street and Highway 36, Bobcaygeon, be received and referred to Staff for review as part of the Canal Street reconstruction process.

    Carried

9.3.8

  • That the deputation of Darryl James, regarding the proposed ATV Route in Lindsay, be received.

    Carried

9.3.9

  • That the deputation of Kelli Chiasson, regarding the proposed ATV Route in Lindsay, be received.

    Carried

9.3.10

  • That the deputation of Sharon Robbins, regarding the proposed ATV Route in Lindsay, be received.

    Carried

9.3.11

  • That the correspondence from Michael Bryant, regarding the Olde Gaol Historic Walls at 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay, be received.

    Carried

9.3.12

  • That the petition received from Darryl James, regarding Safety First - Say No to Proposed Road Access in Lindsay, be received.

    Carried

9.3.13

  • That the presentation by Rodney Smith-Merkley and Brenda Hall, regarding the establishment of the Mishkodeh Centre for Indigenous Knowledge in Bobcaygeon, be received and forwarded to Staff for further discussion on the use of the Boyd Library space and report back on the use of that space.

    Carried

9.3.14

  • That the presentation by Katarzyna Sliwa and Matthew Cory, and Shekir Rehmatullah, regarding the vision and presentation of the FLATO Development in Lindsay, be received and referred to Staff for a report back at the October Committee of the Whole Meeting on recommended options and conditions for Council's consideration should Council wish to support the request for a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO); and

    That those conditions include options for public process, consultation and required studies for responsible development and financial impacts.

    Carried

9.3.15

  • That the presentation by Gillian Steven and Kane Patterson, of the Kawartha Lakes Long Term Care Coalition, regarding a request for a letter of support regarding a declaration to fix Long Term Care, be received.

    Carried

9.3.16

  • That the presentation by Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning, regarding a Heritage Applications Policy, be received.

    Carried

9.3.17

  • That Report ED2021-012, Heritage Applications Policy, be received;

    That the Policy entitled Heritage Applications Policy, appended to Report ED2021-012, be adopted, numbered, and inserted in the Corporate Policy Manual;

    That By-Law 2019-154 (Heritage Delegated Authority By-Law) be amended to include the definition of demolition and associated procedures, as outlined in Appendix B of this report;

    That the necessary amendment to By-law 2019-154 be brought forward for adoption at the next Regular Council Meeting;

    That the tariff of fees on heritage matters be approved;

    That the necessary By-Law (Tariff of Fees – Heritage Matters), as outlined in Appendix E of this report, be brought forward for adoption at the next Regular Council meeting; and

    That staff be directed to amend the Consolidated Fees By-Law to include fees for the demolition of heritage property and the repeal of heritage designation By-Laws and bring forward the amendment by the end of Q4 2021.

    Carried

9.3.18

  • That Report RS2021-027, Request For Direction For A Dock Within Road Allowance Leading To Water Adjacent To 2 Treewood Lane, Kirkfield, be received; and

    That Staff proceed with a private dock license agreement for public use, with the owners of 3 Treewood Lane, for the dock that is within the road allowance leading to water.

    Carried

9.3.19

  • CR2021-418
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That Report RS2021-028, Request Direction from Council For Encroachment Adjacent To 25 Oakland Lane, Fenelon Falls, be received; and

    That Staff proceed with an Encroachment Agreement to allow the existing shrubs and the landscaping rocks to remain in their current location.

    Carried

9.3.20

  • That Report RS2021-029, Proposed Surplus Declaration and Sale of Landlocked Parcel adjacent to 28 Pickerel Point Road, Lindsay, be received;

    That the matter be referred back to Staff for further review and report back to clarify the title to the subject property; and

    That the report back include an option to convey the property to both adjoining landowners, if appropriate.

    Carried

9.3.21

  • That Report RS2021-030, Proposed Surplus Declaration Closure and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 2612 Victoria Road, Kirkfield, be received;

    That the subject property, being a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 2612 Victoria Road, Kirkfield and legally described as Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance Along Duck Lake Lying in Front of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 1, in the Geographic Township of Laxton City of Kawartha Lakes, be declared surplus to municipal needs;

    That the closure of the portion of shoreline road allowance to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and subject to the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale;

    That Council set the value of land at the higher of the appraised value or the minimum set price of $23.00 per linear 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 road allowance;

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

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

    Carried

9.3.22

  • That Report RS2021-031, Proposed Direct Sale of City-Owned Property – Old Post Road, Verulam – Lot 27, Plan 638, be received;

    That the sale of the City-owned property located on Old Post Road, Verulam and legally described as Lot 27 on Plan 638, City of Kawartha Lakes to the Aspire Sturgeon Developments Inc., 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;

    That the land be sold on the condition that Aspire Developments Inc. registers a plan of condominium on title, making all owners of the land within the plan of subdivision (including this parcel) responsible for the maintenance of the open space blocks within the plan.  This to be done at the time of closing this transfer;

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

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

    Carried

9.3.23

  • That Report RS2021-032, Proposed Surplus Declaration Closure, and Sale of a portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 7 The Avenue, Kinmount, be received;

    That the subject property, being a portion of the road allowance adjacent to 7 The Avenue, Kinmount and legally described as Part of Lot 1 and 2 on the south side of Paul Street on Plan 105 as in R419824, City of Kawartha Lakes, be declared surplus to municipal needs;

    That the closure of the portion of road allowance to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and subject to the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale;

    That Council set the value of the land at the higher of the appraised value or the minimum set price of $15.00 per linear foot of 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 necessary; and

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

    Carried

9.3.24

  • That Report RS2021-033, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 29 Fox Beach Lane, Carden, be received;

    That the subject property, being a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 29 Fox Beach Lane, Carden, and legally described as Part of Lot 20, Concession 4, Carden as in R420546; T/W R420546, City of Kawartha Lakes, be declared surplus to municipal needs;

    That the closure of the portion of shoreline road allowance to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-20, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and subject to the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale;

    That Council set the value of land at the higher of the appraised value or the minimum set price of $23.00 per linear 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 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 necessary; and

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

    Carried

9.3.25

  • That Report RS2021-034, Road Allowance Leading To Water – Marsh Creek, be received;

    That Council provide an exemption to the previous council resolution for Road Allowance Leading to Water be held in public ownership;

    That Staff be directed to commence the disposition process as set out in the disposition policy;

    That the property be sold for no less than the greater of the appraised value and the linear minimum value of $15 per linear foot, as set out in the Sale of Land By-law 2018-020; and

    That a deeming by-law be presented to Council if necessary, to ensure that the purchased property merges with the benefitting parcel.

    Carried

9.3.26

  • CR2021-419
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That Report ML2021-006, Discharge of Firearms By-Law Review and Update, be received;

    That the proposed By-Law, being a By-Law to Regulate the Discharge of Firearms in the City of Kawartha Lakes, attached as Appendix C to Report ML2021-006 be referred to staff for review and report back to incorporate the following amendments:

    • that the definition of firearm in Section 1.01(i) be amended to replace the reference to 'weapon' with 'device'
    • that Section 1.01(s) be deleted
    • that Section 2.05 be deleted
    • that Section 2.09 be amended to reduce the distance noted to 300 metres
    • that Section 2.10 be amended to add 'unless the property owners permission has been granted'
    • that Section 4.01(f) be deleted
    • that Section 7.03 be amended to confirm that the By-Law will be effective January 1, 2022

     

    Carried

9.3.27

  • CR2021-420
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That Report MLE2021-009, By-Law 2013-148 as amended, to License, Regulate and Govern Seasonal Trailer Park Businesses – review and amendments, be received.

    Carried
  • CR2021-421
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That staff provide notification to all park owners indicating the intention of amending By-Law 2013-148 as amended, being a By-Law to License, Regulate and Govern Seasonal Trailer Park Businesses be amended;

    That staff provide notification to all park owners indicating the intention of amending  By-Law 2018-234 as amended, 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); and

    That the recommended By-Law to amend By-Law 2013-148 be brought forward to Council for consideration at the Regular Council Meeting on October 19, 2021.

    Carried

9.3.28

  • That Report WM2021-011, Lindsay Ops Compost Giveaway Recommendations, be received;

    That compost and woodchip giveaways continue to be a free program offered to the residents of Kawartha Lakes provided the users are loading the material into their own vehicles using hand tools; and

    That the Consolidated Fees By-Law be amended to include a fee of $100 per tonne to use landfill equipment to load compost and/or woodchips into residential and/or commercial vehicles.

    Carried

9.3.29

  • CR2021-422
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That Report PW2021-004, Off Road Vehicle Task Force Recommendations, be received;

    That the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force review and report back on by-pass options for an ATV route around Lindsay to link the north and south trails; and

    That the by-pass option(s) include a bridge crossing at Thunderbridge Road.

    Carried

9.3.30

  • CR2021-423
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That the Memorandum from Councillor Dunn, regarding Service Hook-Up, be received; and

    That 7544 Highway 35, Norland, be exempt the requirement of physical connection per the Mandatory Connection By-Law (2014-255) until such connection is feasible, retaining all other provisions of the By-Law including fees.

    Carried

9.3.31

  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding the Snug Harbour Road Network, be received;

    That Staff conduct a Traffic Load Study to determine current road classification for road maintenance and repair; and

    That Staff report their findings to Council by the end of Q1, 2022.

    Carried

9.4.1

  • CR2021-424
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That the Memorandum from Mayor Letham, regarding Vaccination Requirement for Attendance in Council Chambers, be received;

    That Council immediately implement the following requirements for anyone attending City meetings:

    • as a Councillor or a volunteer you must be fully vaccinated to attend a City meeting in person
    • if you are not fully vaccinated, either for medical reasons or personal choice, you must provide proof of a negative test result that is dated no earlier than 2 days before the meeting.
    Carried

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, September 8, 2021

  • CR2021-425
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That the Minutes of the September 8, 2021 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

    Carried

10.3.1

  • That Report PLAN2021-049, Plan 377 Part of Lots 28 and 29, Former Town of Lindsay, Cross Realco Ltd. – Application D06-2021-019, be received;

    That the zoning by-law amendment, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2021-049, be referred to Council for approval and adoption; and

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

    Carried

10.3.2

  • That Report PLAN2021-051, Amend Fenelon Zoning By-law 12-95 at 34 Arbour Street - McLean, be received;

    That a Zoning By-law, respecting application D06-2021-020, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN 2021-051 be approved for adoption by Council; and

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

    Carried

10.3.3

  • That the deputation of Bob Clark, regarding Report PLAN2021-050, be received.

    Carried

10.3.4

  • That Report PLAN2021-050, Part of Lot 10, Concession 2, being Parts 1 & 3 to 6, 57R-9001, geographic Township of Eldon, City of Kawartha Lakes, identified as 152 Glenarm Road, Motara – D06-2021-010, be received;

    That a Zoning By-law, respecting application D06-2021-010, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2021-050 be approved for adoption by Council; and

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

    Carried

10.3.5

  • That the update and spreadsheet presented by R. Holy, Acting Director of Development Services, regarding the Ongoing Planning Applications Spreadsheet - 2021 Update, be received for information.

    Carried

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

Councillor Ashmore Item 11.1.5
Councillor Dunn Item 11.1.8
Councillor Seymour-Fagan Item 11.1.11
Councillor Richardson Item 11.1.12

  • Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Sections 11.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 11.1.5, 11.1.8, 11.1.11 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

2021 Q2 Capital Close
Logan Watson, Junior Accountant

  • CR2021-426

    That Report CORP2021-015, 2021 Q2 Capital Close, be received;

    That the capital projects identified in Attachment A to Report CORP2021-015 be approved to be closed due to completion;

    That the balances in the table below as per Attachment A be transferred to or from the corresponding reserves;

    Reserve

    Report Closing Balance

    Capital Contingency Reserve

    $1,132,241.00

    Kawartha Lakes Police Contingency Reserve

    $80,244.02

    Sewer Infrastructure Reserve

    $34,141.60

    Water Infrastructure Reserve

    $114,168.90

    That the following projects be granted an extension to December 31, 2021:

    • 928171900 - ***M/Y Purchase Parks & Rec Software (2017)
    • 997200100 - Landfill Siteworks (2020)
    • 950200400 – Parks & Recreation Equipment (2020)
    • 983200500 - Rural Resurfacing (2020)
    • 969200100 - Victoria Manor (2020)
    • 998200100 - Water Treatment (2020)
    • 938200201 - Ambulance Remount (2020)
    • 953170501 - Development 68 Lindsay St N (2017)
    • 928200100 - IT Systems (2020)
    • 983201101 - Traffic Light Component (2020)
    • 983200400 - Urban/Arterial Resurfacing (2020)
    • 969190101 - Victoria Manor (2019)
    • 983201201 - William St Parking Lot (2020)
    • 998200400 - WWW Studies/Special Projects (2020)

    That the following projects be granted an extension to June 30, 2022:

    • 999190100 - ***M/Y Document & Record Management System (2019)
    • 932200100 - Fire Facilities (2020)
    • 928190100 - IT Systems (2019)
    • 932200300 - Fire Equipment (2020)
    • 932200200 - Fire Fleet (2020)
    • 928151500 - ERP System (2015)
    • 983210101 - Mill Pond Bridge (Replacement) (2021)
    • 994200101 - Transit Stops (2020)
    • 950151801 - ***M/Y Logie Park Improvements (2015)

    That the following projects be granted an extension to December 31, 2022:

    • 983200100 – Bridges (2020)
    • 983200300 - Urban/Rural Reconstruction (2020)
    • 998200300 - Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection (2020)
    • 994210100 - Transit Siteworks (2021)
    • 983210300 - Urban/Rural Reconstruction (2021)
    • 994200200 - Fleet (2020)
    • 998110100 - Omemee WPC Plant Upgrades (2011)
    • 983180300 - Urban/Rural Reconstruction (2018)
    • 983190300 - Urban/Rural Reconstruction (2019)
    • 983170300 - Urban/Rural Reconstruction
    • 998200200 - Wastewater Treatment (2020)
    • 998180300 – Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection (2018)

    That the following projects be granted an extension to June 30, 2023:

    • 994210200 - Fleet Equipment (2021)
    Carried

Computer Aided Dispatch Automatic Vehicle Location for Calling of Transit Stops
Marielle van Engelen, Buyer

  • CR2021-427

    That Report PUR2021-018, Computer Aided Dispatch Automatic Vehicle Location for Automatic of Transit Stops, be received; and

    That the contract extension with Consat Canada Inc., through the co-operative RFP-2015-TPI-019 Supply and Install of an Intelligent Transportation System-Automated Vehicle Location Solution issued by Metrolinx; be approved for an additional two (2) years plus one (1) optional year.

    Carried

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

  • CR2021-428

    That Report CS2021-008, Release of Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Funds, be received;

    That $14,739.00 be released from the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Reserve Fund to the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society for waterfront projects;

    That $4,000.00 be released from the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Reserve Fund to Kawartha Works Community Cooperative Inc. for the supply and installation of a bike repair station; and

    That $35,000.00 be released from the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Reserve Fund to the Powerlinks Committee for the purpose of a structural design of the Fenelon Falls Boardwalk area.

    Carried

Durham Region 311
Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services

  • CR2021-429

    That Report CS2021-009, Durham Region 311 Request, be received; and

    That the City of Kawartha Lakes has no objection and will assist Durham Region with the 311 Exchange implementation by re-routing dialed customer services calls originating from the overlap that exists between the City of Kawartha Lakes and the geographical area of the Regional Municipality of Durham, on an understanding that where callers (customers, residents and businesses) of the Region of Durham dial 311 erroneously from within these exchanges, they will be given an option of being transferred to the contact centre of the municipality, town or county in which they reside.

    Carried

Fenelon Falls Bridge Update and Funding Consideration
Corby Purdy, Manager, Infrastructure, Design and Construction

  • CR2021-430

    That Report ENG2021-020, Fenelon Falls Bridge Update and Funding Consideration, be received;

    That the Design and Schedule C Environmental Assessment for the construction of the Fenelon Falls Bridge be added to the 2021 Capital Budget;

    That Council authorize the single source to DM Wills, for the Design and Schedule C Environmental Assessment for the Fenelon Falls Bridge for the total amount of $495,000.00 not including HST; and

    That Council approve $495,000.00 to be funded from the Capital Contingency Reserve (1.32248).

    Carried

Request for Speed Reduction - Pigeon Lake Road
Joseph Kelly, Senior Engineering Technician

  • CR2021-431

    That Report ENG2021-021, Request for Speed Reduction - Pigeon Lake Road, be received;

    That the speed limit of KL 17 (Pigeon Lake Road) form 300m south of the south intersection of Perdue Road to 200m north of the north intersection with Perdue Road be reduced to 60 km/hr;

    That the speed limit of KL 17 (Pigeon Lake Road) from 250m north of Old Surrey Lane to the existing 60 km/hr zone at Falls Bay Road be reduced to 60 km/hr;

    That the necessary By-Law for the above recommendations be forwarded to council for adoption; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents and agreements required by the approval of this speed reduction.

    Carried

Request for By-Law to Support Existing Speed Signage - Balsam Lake Drive
Joseph Kelly, Senior Engineering Technician

  • CR2021-432

    That Report ENG2021-023, Request for By-law to Support Existing Speed Signage – Balsam Lake Drive, be received;

    That the speed limit of Balsam Lake Drive from KL Road 48 to Parkside Road be posted at 50km/hr;

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

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

    Carried

Request for Speed Reduction - Glenarm Road
Joseph Kelly, Senior Engineering

  • CR2021-433

    That Report ENG2021-024, Request for Speed Reduction – Glenarm Rd, be received;

    That the speed limit of Glenarm Road (KL Road 8) from 250m west of Fenel Road to 250m East of Fenel Road be reduced to 50km/hr;

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

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

    Carried

Removal of Holding (H) Provision – Deer Run Golf Course
Ian Walker, Planning Officer - Large Developments

  • CR2021-434

    That Report PLAN2021-044, Part of Lots 9 and 10, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Ops, BATL Management Inc. - Application D06-2021-018, be received;

    That the Zoning By-Law Amendment respecting application D06-2021-018 identified as 35 Brook Street, City of Kawartha Lakes, as generally outlined in Appendix 'C' to Report PLAN2021-044, be approved and adopted by Council; and

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

    Carried

By-Law to Deem Lots 53 and 54, Plan 190
Mark LaHay, Planner II

  • CR2021-435

    That Report PLAN2021-053, By-law to Deem Lots 53 and 54, Plan 190, be received;

    That a Deeming By-law respecting Lots 53 and 54, Plan 190, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2021-053, be approved and adopted by Council; and

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

    Carried

Proposed Lease Agreement Between the City of Kawartha Lakes and Horizon Aircraft, Inc.
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

  • CR2021-436

    That Report RS2021-037, Proposed Lease Agreement between the City of Kawartha Lakes and Horizon Aircraft, Inc., be received;

    That a By-Law (attached as Appendix D) authorizing to execute the proposed lease agreement for a five (5) year term between the City of Kawartha Lakes and Horizon Aircraft, Inc. for a commercial building at the Municipal Airport, 3187 Highway 35, Lindsay, being utilized for engineering and design aircraft business, be approved; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the proposed lease agreement (substantially in the form as attached as Appendix E) on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes with Horizon Aircraft, Inc. for the purpose of leasing commercial building for a five (5) year term at the Municipal Airport, 3187 Highway 35, Lindsay, being utilized for engineering and design aircraft business.

    Carried

Early-Start Approval for Certain Proposed 2022 Capital and Special Projects
Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets

  • CR2021-437
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That Report CA2021-005, Early-Start Approval for Certain Proposed 2022 Capital Projects, be received.

    Carried
  • CR2021-438
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That the proposed capital projects identified in Tables 1-2 of Report CA2021-005 be approved and included in the applicable forthcoming 2022 capital budgets.

    Carried

Request for All-way Stop - Victoria Avenue North, Wellington Street, Lindsay
Joseph Kelly, Senior Engineering Technician

  • CR2021-439
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That Report ENG2021-022, Request for All-Way Stop - Victoria Avenue North, Wellington Street, Lindsay, be received;

    That an all-way stop be installed at the intersection of Victoria Avenue North and Wellington Street;

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

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents and agreements required for the approval of this decision.

    Carried

Request for New Pedestrian Pathway Bobcaygeon
Michael Farquhar, Manager of Technical Services

  • CR2021-440
    Moved ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That Report ENG2021-026, Request for New Pedestrian Pathway Bobcaygeon, be received;

    That Staff bring forward option 3 within Report ENG2021-026, in the amount of $17,000.00 as a project within the sidewalk program of the 2021 Capital Budget for consideration; and

    That Staff reach out to the owner of the land required for the new pedestrian pathway regarding a possible land acquisition.

    Carried

Response Time Performance Plan
Sara Johnston, Deputy Chief Professional Standards 

  • CR2021-441
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That Report EMS2021-003, 2022 Response Time Performance Plan, be received; and

    That staff be authorized to submit the 2022 RTPP to the Ministry, including the following response targets for 2022:

    CTAS level

    Target elapsed time from paramedic notified until on scene (min.)

    Target percentage to achieve response time target

    Sudden Cardiac Arrest

    6

    25

    CTAS 1

    8

    50

    CTAS 2

    10

    60

    CTAS 3

    20

    75

    CTAS 4

    25

    75

    CTAS 5

    30

    75

     

    Carried

Proposed Amendments to the Dock Encroachment Policy CP2018-001 - Update
Sharri Dyer, Manager - Realty Services

  • CR2021-442
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That Report RS2021-035, Proposed Amendments to Dock Encroachment Policy CP2018-001 - Update, be received.

    Carried

14.

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

  • CR2021-443
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.14, save and except for item 14.1.4, be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried

By-Law to Amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-Law No. 2000-75 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (71 Mount Hope Street - Cross Realco Ltd.)

By-Law to Amend The Township of Fenelon Zoning By-Law No. 12-95 To Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (34 Arbour Street - McLean)

By-Law to Amend the Township of Eldon Zoning By-Law No. 94-14 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (152 Glenarm Road - Motara)

By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2005-329, being a By-Law to Regulate the Discharge of Firearms

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2019-154, being a By-Law to Delegate Authority for the Alteration of Heritage Property in the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited Enforcement Purposes (Daly)

By-Law to Repeal By-Laws to Appoint an Inspector and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2005-328, being a By-Law to Establish Speed Limits (Pigeon Lake Road and Glenarm Road and Balsam Lake Drive)

By-Law to Provide for the Erection of Stop Signs in the City of Kawartha Lakes at Victoria Avenue North and Wellington Street, in the Town of Lindsay

By-Law to Amend the Township of Ops Zoning By-Law No. 93-30 to Remove The Holding Symbol (H) From A Zone Category on Property within The City of Kawartha Lakes (35 Brook Street - BATL Management Inc.)

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# 63160-0414 (LT), Described as Lots 53 and 54, Plan 190, Geographic Township of Fenelon, now City of Kawartha Lakes (lands behind 67 West Street North - Muskoka D & M Corp.)

By-Law to Repeal a By-Law to Appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official and Prescribe the Duties and Responsibilities (D. Wolven)

By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement between Horizon Aircraft, Inc. and The City of Kawartha Lakes for a Commercial Building at the Municipal Airport, 3187 Highway 35, Lindsay, in the City of Kawartha Lakes

  • CR2021-444
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

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

    Addition:

    Item 16.3.7 being a Verbal Report from Mayor Letham and Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding a Coboconk Wellness Centre Request from the Coboconk, Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

  • CR2021-445
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That Council convene into closed session at 2:56 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 21, 2021, namely Items 16.3.1 to and including 16.3.7.

    Carried

Confidential Closed Session Minutes, August 10, 2021 Regular Council Meeting
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

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

Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee Appointments
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About Identifiable Individuals
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

16.3.3

Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee Appointments
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About Identifiable Individuals
Richard Holy, Acting Director of Development Services

16.3.4

Growth Management Strategy (GMS) Task Force Member Appointments
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About Identifiable Individuals
Richard Holy, Acting Director of Development Services

16.3.5

Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment Project Update
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(e) Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters Before Administrative Tribunals Affecting the Municipality or Local Board
Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services

Staffing Updates - Verbal Report
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About Identifiable Individuals
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Coboconk Wellness Centre Request from the Coboconk, Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce - Verbal Report
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters About Identifiable Individuals
Mayor Letham
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Item 16.3.1

The confidential closed session minutes from the August 10, 2021 Regular Council Meeting were approved.

Item 16.3.2

Item 16.3.3

Item 16.3.4

Item 16.3.5

Item 16.3.7

Council provided Staff with direction respecting the future Wellness Centre in Coboconk, as requested by the Coboconk, Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce.

Item 16.3.6

Ron Taylor , Chief Administrative Officer, provided a staffing update to Council.

  • CR2021-454
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That Skip McCormack be appointed to the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee for a two year term expiring December 31, 2022.

    Carried
  • CR2021-455
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That David Ryrie be appointed to the City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee for a two year term expiring December 31, 2022.

    Carried
  • CR2021-456
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That the Terms of Reference for the Growth Management Strategy Task Force be amended to permit two (2) members of Council increasing the total membership to ten (10);

    That the following members be appointed to the Growth Management Strategy Task Force for a two year term expiring December 31, 2022:

    • Councillor Veale
    • Councillor Ashmore
    • Braden Kemp
    • Chris Appleton
    • David Allan Webb
    • John Milne Kintare
    • Lois Found
    • Mike Perry
    • Richard Williams
    • Sharon Summers; and

    That an exemption to Section 1.04 of Policy CP2018-017, being the Committee, Board and Task Force Policy be approved to permit Chris Appleton to serve as a member of more than three (3) Committee, Board or Task Forces during the same time period.

    Carried
  • CR2021-457
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute amendments to the Bobcaygeon Beach Park Contract with Melfor Construction Inc., Minutes of Settlement and any release documents, as approved by the City Solicitor and in accordance with the revised upset budget proposed herein; and

    That capital project 950190103, Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment Project, be increased to an upset limit of $7,359,070.00, with the additional expenditure of $1,359,070.00 being funding $217,552.00 from the Development Charge Reserve and $1,141,518.00 from debenture financing.

    Carried

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting of September 21, 2021

  • CR2021-458
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, September 21, 2021 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried
  • CR2021-459
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That the Regular Council Meeting adjourn at 4:45 p.m.

    Carried
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