The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

CC2020-10
Open Session Commencing at 1:00 p.m. - Electronic Public Partipation
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. 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, Deputy Clerk J. Watts and Director J. Stover were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

Directors C. Marshall, B. Robinson, J. Rojas, C. Shanks, R. Sutherland and City Solicitor R. Carlson were in attendance electronically.

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

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

Mayor Letham advised that By-Law 2020-001, being the By-Law to Govern and Regulate the Proceedings of Council, would need to be waived to permit a sixth (6th) deputation; there was no objection.

  • CR2020-287
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, October 20, 2020, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments:

    Additions:

    Item CC2020-10.6.6
    Deputation Regarding Renaming of a Portion of Highway 7 to McCumber Court and Switzer Place (Item 14.1.7 on the Agenda)

    Jeffrey Armitage
    Aaron Black

    Item CC2020-10.7.1
    Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Direct Sale of City Owned Lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls (Item 10.3.5 on the Agenda)
    Sharon Larman

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.1

Mayor Letham recognized that October 18th to 24th is National Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week. Mayor Letham recognzied the dedication and resiliency of engineering and facility staff at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Peterborough Regional Health Centre and all sites under Lakeridge Health, including Ajax, Pickering, Bowmanville,Oshawa, Port Perry and Whitby.

Deputy Mayor O'Reilly

  • October 19th to 23rd is Small Business Week and the Kawartha Lakes Small Business Entrepreneurship Centre will be hosting a series of webinars for small business owners.
  • Deputy Mayor O'Reilly congratulated Dr. Nelson "Doc" Lester, on the publication of his Autobiography. Doc Lester is a retired veterinarian who served the community for 50 years and his Autobiography has been published in celebration of his 90th birthday.

Councillor Seymour-Fagan

  • Rose Hellawell, a resident of Bobcaygeon, recently celebrated her 105th birthday and a drive-by parade traveled through Retirement Suites in Bobcaygeon in recognition of her milestone birthday.
  • Councllor Seymour-Fagan congratulated and offered best wishes to Andrew Rafton, Chief of Paramedic Services, on his upcoming retirement.

Councillor Ashmore

  • Additional words of congratulations for Doc Lester on the completion of his autobiography. Councillor Ashmore extended a thank you to Doc Lester for his contribution to the community during his career as a veterinarian.
  • The COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the Ross Memorial Hospital has moved indoors; tests are offered on a by-appointment basis and can be arranged by contacting the Ross Memorial Hospital.
  • The new Wing House franchise in Omemee will be hosting a job fair on October 24th and 25th from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • A Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held at the Omemee Cenotaph on November 11th.

4.2

Regular Council Meeting Minutes - September 15, 2020

  • CR2020-288
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That the Minutes of the September 15, 2020 Regular Council Meeting, be received and adopted.

    Carried

Proposed Direct Sale of City Owned Land on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls
(Items 10.3.6 on the Agenda)
Anne Yorke

Anne Yorke spoke in opposition to the proposed direct sale of City owned lands on Juniper Street in Fenelon Falls.

  • CR2020-289
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the deputation of Anne Yorke, regarding the proposed direct sale of City owned lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

Proposed Direct Sale of City Owned Lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls
(Item 10.3.3 on the Agenda)
Doug Dickerson

Doug Dickerson spoke in opposition to the proposed direct sale of City owned land on Juniper Street in Fenelon Falls.

  • CR2020-290
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That the deputation of Doug Dickerson, regarding the proposed direct sale of City owned lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

Proposed Direct Sale of City Owned Lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls
(Item 10.3.2 on the Agenda)
Ronalee Switzer

Ronalee Switzer spoke in opposition to the proposed direct sale of City owned land on Juniper Street in Fenelon Falls.

  • CR2020-292
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the deputation of Ronalee Switzer, regarding the proposed direct sale of City owned lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

Proposed Direct Sale of City Owned Lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls
(Item 10.3.3 on the Agenda)
Richard Chartier

Richard Chartier spoke in opposition of the proposed direct sale of the City owned land on Juniper Street in Fenelon Falls.

  • CR2020-291
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That the deputation of Richard Chartier, regarding the proposed direct sale of City owned lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

Proposed Direct Sale of City Owned Lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls
(Item 10.3.4 on the Agenda)
Joy Epstein

Joy Epstein spoke in opposition to the proposed direct sale of City owned land on Juniper Street in Fenelon Falls.

  • CR2020-293
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That the deputation of Joy Epstein, regarding the proposed direct sale of City owned lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

Renaming of a Portion of Highway 7 to McCumber Court and Switzer Place - Tentative Deputation
(Item 14.1.7 on the Agenda)
Jeffrey Armitage
Aaron Black

Jeffrey Armitage provided a history on the portion of old Highway 7 that is to be renamed as McCumber Court and Switzer Place. Mr. Armitage outlined that he is not in favour of the proposed road names and would like additional consultation with the residents before the renaming is finalized. 

  • CR2020-294
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That the deputation of Jeffrey Armitage and Aaron Black, regarding the renaming of a portion of Highway 7 to McCumber Court and Switzer Place, be received.

    Carried
  • CR2020-295
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That Council rescind Committee of the Whole recommendation CW2020-033, adopted by CR2020-2020-261, being:

    That Report PLAN2020-042, New Road Names for Portions of Old Highway 7 at Meadowview Road, be received;

    That the new service road (formerly Highway 7) created by the Ministry of Transportation north of Meadowview Road with its realignment of Highway 7 in the former Township of Emily be renamed to McCumber Court;

    That the new service road (formerly Highway 7) created by the Ministry of Transportation south of Meadowview Road with its realignment of Highway 7 in the former Township of Emily be renamed to Switzer Place;

    That the Office of the City Clerk send notice to all affected parties regarding the renaming of the service roads in accordance with the Notice By-Law; and

    That subject to any significant objections raised from the affected parties in the notice period, that a By-Law to rename both service roads be prepared, approved, and adopted by Council.

    Carried
  • Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That Report PLAN2020-042, New Road Names for Portions of Old Highway 7 at Meadowview Road, be received;

    That the new service road (formerly Highway 7) created by the Ministry of Transportation north of Meadowview Road with its realignment of Highway 7 in the former Township of Emily be renamed to McCumber Court;

    That the new service road (formerly Highway 7) created by the Ministry of Transportation south of Meadowview Road with its realignment of Highway 7 in the former Township of Emily be renamed to Switzer Place;

    That the Office of the City Clerk send notice to all affected parties regarding the renaming of the service roads in accordance with the Notice By-Law; and

    That subject to any significant objections raised from the affected parties in the notice period, that a By-Law to rename both service roads be prepared, approved, and adopted by Council.

    Motion Failed
  • CR2020-296
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That Report PLAN2020-042, New Road Names for Portions of Old Highway 7 at Meadowview Road, be received;

    That Staff consult with the residents of the portions of Old Highway 7 at Meadowview Road on options for the renaming of the roads; and

    That Staff report back to Council at the December 15, 2020 Regular Council Meeting with recommended road names, in accordance with Policy 108 CCS 012, being the Highway, Facility and Park Naming Policy for the City of Kawartha Lakes.

    Carried

Proposed Direct Sale of Land of City Owned Lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls
(Item 10.3.5 on the Agenda)
Sharon Larman

  • CR2020-297
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That the October 15, 2020 correspondence from Sharon Larman, regarding the proposed direct sale of City owned lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

Petition Regarding Highway 48 Speed Limit and Parking at Causeway
Joslyn Higginson

  • CR2020-298
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That the petition received from Joslyn Higginson, regarding Highway 48 Speed Limit and parking at the causeway, be received and referred to Staff for review and report back by the end of Q2, 2021.

    Carried

Pandemic Response and City Service Update
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, provided an update on the City's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

  • CR2020-299
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the presentation by Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding Pandemic Response and City Service Update, be received.

    Carried

Committee of the Whole Minutes - October 6, 2020

  • CR2020-300
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That the Minutes of the October 6, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 10.3.1, 10.3.11 and 10.3.13, be adopted.

10.3.1

  • CR2020-301
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That the deputation of David Webb, regarding City Services Performance Management, be received.

    Carried
  • CR2020-302
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That Staff report back to Council by the end of Q1, 2021 on program enhancements that are available for case tracking through the J.D. Edwards Case Management System.

    Carried

10.3.2

  • That the deputation of Ronalee Switzer, regarding proposed direct sale of City owned lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

10.3.3

  • That the deputation of Richard Chartier and Doug Dickerson, regarding the proposed direct sale of City owned lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

10.3.4

  • That the deputation of Joy Epstein, regarding the proposed direct sale of City owned lands on Juniper Street in Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

10.3.5

  • That the deputation of Sharon Larman, regarding the proposed direct sale of City owned lands on Juniper Street in Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

10.3.6

  • That the correspondence from Anne and John Yorke and the correspondence from Barbara and Cecil Young, regarding the proposed direct sale of City owned lands on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

10.3.7

  • That the presentation by Jennifer Stover, Director of Corporate Services, regarding the 2021 Budget Process, be received.

    Carried

10.3.8

  • That Report CORP2020-014, 2021 Budget Process and Requests, be received.

    Carried

10.3.9

  • That Council direct staff to review the option of utilizing the 2019 budget surplus, in its entirety, for a one time rebate on the 2021 tax bills for all ratepayers; and

    That staff report back to Council on the result that the proposed tax rebate will have.

    Carried

10.3.10

  • That the presentation by Darryl Culley, President, Emergency Management and Training Inc., regarding the Master Fire Plan, be received.

    Carried

10.3.11

  • CR2020-303
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That Report LIC2020-001, Charitable Road Tolls, be received.

    Carried
  • CR2020-304
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the proposed By-Law to Regulate Charitable Road Tolls be referred to Staff for review, in consultation with Council, and report back; and

    That the report back include modifications to streamline the application process and refine the criteria for financial reporting.

    Carried

10.3.12

  • That Report CORP2020-010, Sanitary Sewer Flat Rate Charge, be received.

    Carried

10.3.13

  • CR2020-305
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That Report CORP2020-011, Purchasing Process and Policy, be received; and

    That the Purchasing Policy, attached as Appendix A to Report CORP2020-011, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions.

    Carried

10.3.14

  • That Report CORP2020-012, Sustainable Procurement Policy, be received; and

    That the Sustainable Procurement Policy, as attached in Appendix A to Report CORP2020-012, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual.

    Carried

10.3.15

  • That Report CS2020-010, Release of Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Funds, be received; and

    That Kawartha Works Community Co-operative be approved for funding in the amount of $14,984.37 with the allocation to come from the Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve (3.24350).

    Carried

10.3.16

  • That Report CS2020-011, Coboconk Wellness Centre Feasibility Report, be received;

    That staff be directed to proceed with working with the Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce to develop the Coboconk Train Station into the Coboconk Wellness Centre;

    That staff work with the Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce to secure the required external grant funding to proceed with the project; and

    That the required $1,500.000.00 City contribution to this project be incorporated into the City’s Asset Management and 10 Year Financial Plans and future capital budgets for when matching funds are secured for Council’s consideration.

    Carried

10.3.17

  • That Report ED2020-021, Correction of Legal Descriptions in Heritage By-laws, be received;

    That staff be directed to proceed with the process to amend the legal descriptions in the heritage designation by-laws for 37 Colborne Street, 13 Lindsay Street, 2 Lindsay Street South, 17025 Simcoe Street and 45 Russell Street West, including the preparation and circulation of the notices required under the Ontario Heritage Act and the preparation of the amending by-laws; and

    That the amending by-laws be brought forward to Council at the next Regular Council meeting following the end of the notice period.

    Carried

10.3.18

  • That Report RD2020-003, Recommendations for the Maintenance and Improvement of Road Drainage, be received; and

    That Staff be directed to present the in house ditching crew option for consideration in the 2022 Budget.

    Carried

10.3.19

  • That Report RD2020-009, Bell Canada Alternate Locate Agreement, be received; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Alternate Locate Agreement with Bell Canada on behalf of the City of Kawartha Lakes.

    Carried

10.3.20

  • That Report TR2020-002, Addition of Fourth Route to Lindsay Transit, be received; and

    That Council approve expansion of transit service within Lindsay in alignment with the Transit Master Plan to commence January 2022 including required staffing and equipment needs.

    Carried

10.3.21

  • That Report EMS2020-001, 2021 Response Time Performance Plan, be received; and

    That Council approve the 2021 Response Time Performance Plan for submission under part Vlll of Ontario Regulation 257/00 made under the Ambulance Act.

    Carried

10.3.22

  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Richardson, regarding Traffic Calming on Glengarry Road, Bethany be received;

    That Glengarry Road in Bethany, Ontario be considered for addition to the Rural Traffic Calming 40 km speed area; and

    That staff be directed to review and consider options to improve the functionality of Glengarry Road in Bethany, Ontario and report back to Council by Q1 2021.

    Carried

10.3.23

  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Veale, regarding the Implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras, be received;

    That staff be directed to review the logistics, cost and procedures associated with the implementation of automated speed enforcement camera’s in City of Kawartha Lakes school zones and safety community zones; and

    That staff report back with their findings by Q2 2021.

    Carried

10.3.24

  • That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding the Implementation of a Four Way Stop at Mary Street and Sturgeon Road South, Omemee, be received; and

    That staff investigate the intersection of Mary Street and Sturgeon Road South to be considered for a four way stop and report back in Q2 2021.

    Carried

10.3.25

  • That the Memorandum from Rod Sutherland, Director of Human Services, Update from Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force, be received.

    Carried

10.4.1

  • CR2020-306
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That projects CAP09 (Cadillac Boulevard), CAP10 (Palmer Avenue), CAP11 (East Street), CAP12 (Yelverton Road), CAP13 (Drum Road), CAP14 (Waite Road) and CAP15 (Meadowview Road), identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014, be considered as potential additional road segments for the 2021 Life Cycle Extension Program when the Life Cycle Extension Program Report is presented to Council in the Spring of 2021.

    Carried
  • CR2020-307
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That project CAP18 (Prince's Street Sidewalk), identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014, be referred to Staff for review and report back on the inclusion of this project in the Sidewalk Program.

    Carried
  • CR2020-308
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That projects CAP19 (Golf Links Road) and CAP20 (Henry Street), identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014, be considered for inclusion during the review of the Updated 5 Year Roads Capital Plan.

    Carried
  • CR2020-309
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That projects CAP27 (Bexley Road), CAP28 (Buller Road) and CAP29 (Streets of Coboconk), identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014, be considered for inclusion during the review of the Updated 5 Year Roads Capital Plan.

    Carried
  • CR2020-310
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That project CAP35 (Victoria Road), identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014, be considered for inclusion during the review of the Updated 5 Year Roads Capital Plan.

    Carried
  • CR2020-311
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That project CAP36 (Portage Road Sidewalks), identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014, be referred to staff; and

    That Staff review the sidewalks in Kirkfield on Portage Road, west of Orchard Street, and that the sidewalks be considered for inclusion in the Capital Sidewalk Program for 2022.

    Carried
  • CR2020-312
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That project SP02 (Black Cat Speed Monitor), identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014, be referred to Staff for review and report back on the benefit of a Black Cat Speed Monitor.

    Carried
  • CR2020-313
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That project OP02 (Volunteer Firefighter Signage), identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014, be included in the 2021 Operating Budget.

    Carried
  • CR2020-314
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That project OP09 (Chambers of Commerce Funding), identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014, be forwarded to Staff for review; and

    That Staff report back to Council with options that are available to create partnerships between Economic Development and local Chambers of Commerce that will allow staff within a Chamber of Commerce to assist with tourism programming.

    Carried
  • CR2020-315
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That projects OP14 (Norland Beach Park) and OP15 (Blanchards Road Beach Area), identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014, be referred to Staff for review; and

    That Staff report back to Council with possible funding options and the process that would be followed to reinvigorate the Norland Beach Park Swim Area and the Blanchards Road Beach Area.

    Carried

10.4.2

  • CR2020-316
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That correspondence from Councillor Ashmore identifying roads for consideration under the Life Cycle Extension Program and Rural Resurfacing Program within the 2021 Budget be received;

    That roads identified in the correspondence for consideration under 2021 Life Cycle Extension Program be added to Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014 as follows:

    • CAP46, Grassy Road from Acrevale Road to Hawke Drive
    • CAP47, Heights Road from Highway 7 to Mount Horeb Road
    • CAP48, Cedar Glen Road from Highway 36 to North End
    • CAP49, Snug Harbour Road from Highway 36 to 200m North
    • CAP50, Queen Street, Omemee, from Highway 7 to Mary Street; and

    That projects CAP46 (Grassy Road), CAP47 (Heights Road), CAP48 (Cedar Glen Road), CAP49 (Snug Harbour Road) and CAP50 (Queen Street), identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014, as amended, be considered as potential additional road segments for the 2021 Life Cycle Extension Program when the Life Cycle Extension Program Report is presented to Council in the Spring of 2021.

    Carried
  • CR2020-317
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That roads identified in the correspondence from Councillor Ashmore for consideration under 2021 Rural Resurfacing Program be added to Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014 as follows:

    • CAP51, Dunsford Road from Sturgeon Road to Highway 36
    • CAP52, Charlore Park Sections of the Loop from Clearview Drive to Shamrock Road
    • CAP53, Bluewater Avenue; and

    That projects CAP51 (Dunsford Road), CAP52 (Charlore Park Road) and CAP53 (Bluewater Avenue), identified in Appendix A to Report CORP2020-014, as amended, be considered for inclusion during the review of the Updated 5 Year Roads Capital Plan.

     

    Carried
  • CR2020-318
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That the drainage area for Kenhill Beach Road be referred to Staff for review and report back to Council to see how it fits within the Drainage Study Work Plan.

    Carried

10.4.3

  • CR2020-319
    Moved ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That Report RS2020-022, 581 Highway 36, Lindsay, be received;

    That the City-owned property municipally known as 581 Highway 36, Lindsay, and legally described as Part of Lot 25, Concession 6 as in A42096, Except Parts 1, 2, and 3 on Plan 57R-7922; Subject to R347885, Subject to R295322, in the Geographic Township of Ops, City of Kawartha Lakes (PIN: 63209-0151 (LT)), be declared surplus to municipal needs;

    That the subject property be listed for sale on the open market for no less than the appraised value, plus all costs associated with the transaction;

    That the sale be subject to easements in favour of the City for existing City infrastructure crossing the property in two locations;

    That the property be sold “as is”, noting the “no build” zone that affects most of the property;

    That the property be sold subject to waiver of purchaser rights to claim against the City for nuisance or otherwise with respect to the nearby wastewater treatment plant and landfill, which waiver will be registered on title and bind all future owners of the property;

    That the Manager of Realty Services or the CAO be permitted to fully execute all surplus municipal land listing documentation and any documentation associated with the receipt of an offer to purchase the subject property for, at minimum, the full appraised value plus any and all costs associated with the transaction;

    That any offer(s) to purchase the subject property be presented to Council for discussion and consideration prior to the acceptance of any offer to purchase.

    That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to authorize its disposition shall be passed;

    That the proceeds from the sale be placed in the Property Development Reserve; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documents to facilitate the conveyance of the lands and registration of an easement in favour of the City with respect to infrastructure on the property.

    Carried

10.4.4

  • CR2020-320
    Moved ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That Report RD2020-008, Off Road Vehicle Use of Municipal Roads, be received.

    Carried
  • CR2020-321
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That the amendments to Section 2.07 and Section 4.01 of By-Law 2019-077, being a By-Law to Regulate the Operation of ATV’s and ORV’s on Municipal Highways, outlined in Appendix A to Report RD2020-008, be approved;

    That the necessary By-Law to amend By-Law 2019-077 be forwarded to Council for approval; and

    That Staff present Terms of Reference for a Task Force dedicated to the review of off road vehicle use of municipal road to Council for consideration by the end of Q4, 2020; and

    That the Task Force dedicated to the review of off road vehicle use of municipal roads report back to Council on or before the March, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting with a list of potential roads, streets and trails to be used by off road vehicles.

    Carried

Planning Advisory Committee Minutes - October 7, 2020

  • CR2020-322
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That the Minutes of the October 7, 2020 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 11.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.

    Carried

11.3.1

  • That Report PLAN2020-046, respecting Part Lot 10, Concession 9, geographic Township of Emily, and identified as 1067 Tracey’s Hill Road – Application D06-2020-022, be received;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2020-022, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2020-046, be approved and adopted by Council; and

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

    Carried

11.3.2

  • That Report PLAN2020-047, Part of Lot 15, Concession 4, Geographic Township of Ops, Bob Mark Tractor Holdings Inc. – Application D06-2020-019, be received;

    That the zoning by-law amendment, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN2020-047, 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

11.3.3

  • That Report PLAN2020-050, respecting Block C, Plan 507, geographic Township of Emily, City of Kawartha Lakes, Application No. D06-2020-016, be received; and

    That Zoning By-law Amendment Application D06-2020-016, Block C, Plan 507 geographic Township of Emily, City of Kawartha Lakes, be referred back to staff for further review and processing until such time that all comments have been received from all circulated Agencies and any other concerns or issues have been addressed.

    Carried

11.3.4

  • That Report PLAN2020-045, respecting Part of Lot 22, Concession 2, geographic Township of Ops, Wayne and Ann MacLeish – Applications D01-2020-004 and D06-2020-018, be received;

    That an Official Plan Amendment By-law, respecting Application D01-2020-004, substantially in the form attached as Appendix C to this report be approved for adoption by Council;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment By-law, respecting Application D06-2020-018, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to this report 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

11.3.5

  • That Report PLAN2020-051, Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession 9; Block J, Part Lots 8-17, Plan 80; Part 1, 57R-6577, geographic Township of Mariposa, City of Kawartha Lakes, identified as 1013 Eldon Road, Vandenberg – D06-2020-017, be received;

    That a Zoning By-law Amendment respecting application D06-2020-017, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to Report PLAN 2020-051, 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

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

Mayor Letham Items 12.1.6 and 12.1.7
Councillor Ashmore Items 12.1.5, 12.1.6 and 12.1.9

  • Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 12.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 12.1.5, 12.1.6, 12.1.7, and 12.1.9, be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

    Carried

12.1

Acquisition of a portion of Centennial Park Road and Assumption as Public Highway
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk, Realty Services - Legal Services

  • CR2020-323

    That Report RS2020-021, Acquisition of a portion of Centennial Park Road and Assumption as Public Highway, be received;

    That the City acquire Part of Lot 19, Concession North Portage Road, in the Geographic Township of Eldon, More Specifically Described as Part 5 on Plan 57R-3336, to become part of Centennial Park Road for assumption as a public highway;

    That staff be directed to commence the process of obtaining ownership of the required land for nominal consideration, with all related costs payable at the property owner’s expense;

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

    That the necessary by-law be forwarded to Council for Adoption.

    Carried

Development Charge Reserve Debenture
Leanne Mitchell, Supervisor, Cost Accounting

  • CR2020-324

    That Report CORP2020-013, Development Charge Reserve Debenture, be received;

    That Council approves funding the Development Charge Reserve deficit by debenture funding in the amount of $8,570,689;

    That Council approves the following projects to be funded by this debenture:

    Project Number

    Description

    Amount

    WW1705

    Wastewater Treatment

    1,160,917

    WW1803

    Combined Water Dist and WW Collection

    248,057

    RD1801

    Bridges

    252,474

    RD1703

    Urban/Rural Reconstruction Projects

    567,962

    RD1701

    Bridges

    954,388

    WW1701

    Watermain Replacement

    259,261

    PR1518

    Logie Park Improvements

    3,036,490

    PR1901

    Bobcaygeon Beach Park

    173,203

    RD1803

    Urban/Rural Reconstruction Projects

    679,427

    WW1903

    Durham St. W. Mains

    247,075

    WW1903

    Lindsay SPS

    138,605

    RD2003

    Urban/Rural Reconstruction Projects

    512,254

    RD1606

    Urban/Rural Reconstruction Projects

    340,576

     

    Total

    8,570,689

    That future development charge collections from the following categories be used to finance the debt principle and interest payment; Roads, Parks and Recreation, Wastewater Treatment and Administrative Studies.

    Carried

Request for Proposal 2020-03-CP Supply and Delivery of Six Four Ton Tow Behind Hot Box Reclaimer Units
Marielle van Engelen, Buyer
Todd Bryant, Manager of Fleet and Transit Services

  • CR2020-325

    That Report PUR2020-027, Request for Proposal 2020-03 Supply and Delivery of Six Four Ton Tow Behind Hot Box Reclaimer Units, be received;

    That Amaco Construction Equipment Inc, Proposal A, including additional equipment, be selected for the award of Request for Proposal 2020-03-CP Supply and Delivery of Six Four Ton Tow Behind Hot Box Reclaimer Units as the highest scoring proponent; and

    That upon receipt of the required documents that the Procurement Division be authorized to issue a purchase order.

    Carried

2020-43-CP Future Waste Options Study
Linda Lee, Buyer
Tauhid Khan, Asset Management Coordinator

  • CR2020-326

    That Report PUR2020-029, 2020-43-CP Future Waste Options Study, be received;

    That Dillon Consulting Limited be selected for the award of 2020-43-CP Future Waste Options Study for the total quoted amount of $119,078.00 not including HST;

    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 Procurement Division be authorized to issue a purchase order.

    Carried

Request for Speed Reduction – Yelverton Road, Glenarm Road (CKL Road 8), and CKL Road 46
Joseph Kelly, Senior Engineering Technician

  • CR2020-327

    THAT Report ENG2020-020, Request for Speed Reduction– Yelverton Road, Glenarm Road (CKL Road 8), and CKL Road 46, be received;

    THAT the speed limit of Yelverton Road be posted at 50km/h from Highway 7a to a point 500m southerly;

    THAT the speed limit of Glenarm Road (CKL Road 8) be reduced to 50km/h from a point 300m west of CKL Road 46 to a point 350m east of CKL Road 46;

    THAT the speed limit of CKL Road 46 be reduced to 50km/h from a point 300m north of Glenarm Road to a point 350m south of Glenarm Road;

    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 application/agreement/decision.

    Carried

County of Haliburton Boundary Road Agreement
Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works

  • CR2020-328

    That Report RD2020-010, County of Haliburton Boundary Road Agreement, be received;

    That By-law 2010-178 be repealed;

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

    That a By-law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to Report RD2020-010 be forwarded to Council for adoption.

    Carried

Town of Bracebridge Boundary Road Agreement
Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works

  • CR2020-329

    That Report RD2020-011Town of Bracebridge Boundary Road Agreement, be received;

    That By-law 2008-157 be repealed;

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

    That a By-law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to Report RD2020-011 be forwarded to Council for adoption.

    Carried

Telecommunications Facility Endorsement Application – Rogers Communications Inc.
Ian Walker, Planning Officer - Large Developments

  • CR2020-330
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That Report PLAN2020-048, Part of Lots 6 & 7, Concession 1, Geographic Township of Verulam, Shannon and Anne Connelly – Application D44-2020-003, be received.

     

    Carried
  • CR2020-331
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That the 75.0 metre self-supported telecommunication facility proposed by SpectraSite Inc. on behalf of Rogers Communications Inc., to be sited on property at 1988 Heights Road and generally outlined in Appendices A to D to Report PLAN2020-048, be endorsed by Council, conditional upon the applicant entering into a Telecommunication Facility Development Agreement with the City;

    That Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada, the applicant, and all interested parties be advised of Council’s decision; and

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

    Carried

Commenting on the Proposed Regulations under the Ontario Heritage Act
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • CR2020-332
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That Report ED2020-024, Commenting on the Proposed Regulations under the Ontario Heritage Act, be received;

    That the comments from the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee on the proposed regulations under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, be endorsed; and

    That comments be submitted by Staff incorporating the comments from the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee to the Environmental Registry of Ontario.

    Carried

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Electricity Generation System Optimization Study
Lisa Peimann, Executive Assistant, Engineering and Corporate Assets

  • CR2020-333
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That Report ENG2020-018, Lindsay-Ops Landfill Electricity Generation System Optimization Study, be received;

    That staff proceed with continued operation of the generator and implement recommendations in the study to optimize the operation where feasible; and

    That staff present an annual report to Council on the Lindsay-Ops Landfill Electricity General System.

    Carried

Request for Speed Posting – Kings Wharf Road and Scotch Line Road
Joseph Kelly, Senior Engineering Technician

  • CR2020-334
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That Report ENG2020-022, Request for Speed Posting – Kings Wharf Road and Scotch Line Road, be received;

     

    Carried
  • CR2020-335
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That the speed limit on King's Wharf Road, from Heights Road to Sturgeon Road, and Scotch Line Road, from Beatty's Road to Highway 36, be reduced to 60 km/hr; and

    That the necessary amendment to By-law 2005-328, being the a By-Law to Establish Speed Limits, be forwarded to Council for adoption.

    Carried

14.

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

  • CR2020-336
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.19, save and except for Item 14.1.7, be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried

A By-Law to Approve the Submission of an Application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation ("OILC" for the Long-Term Financing of Certain Capital Work(s) of the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes (the "Municipality") and to Authorize the Entering into of a Rate Offer Letter Agreement Pursuant to which the Municipality will Issue Debentures to OILC

A By-law to Amend By-Law 2010-091, being a By-Law to Designate 145 King Street, Woodville

A By-Law to Amend By-Law 2010-092, being a By-Law to Designate 56 King Street, Woodville

A By-Law to Amend By-Law 2010-093, being a By-law to Designate 121 King Street, Woodville, “Stoddart House”

A By-Law to Amend By-Law 2010-094, being a By-Law to Designate 124 King Street, Woodville

A By-Law to Amend Township of Emily By-Law 2000-14, being a By-Law to Designate the Interior and the Exterior of the Chapel Located with the Emily Cemetery, Township of Emily, 4249 Highway #7, on Concession 4 Part Lot 12, RP57R819 Part 1 to 2, Presently Owned by the Emily Cemetery Company, as a Designated Property Under the Act

A By-Law to Amend the Township of Emily Zoning By-Law 1996-30 to Rezone Land within the City of Kawartha Lakes (1067 Tracey's Hill Road)

A By-Law to Amend the Township of Ops Zoning By-Law No. 93-30 to Rezone Land within the City Of Kawartha Lakes (2197 Little Britain Road)

A By-Law to Amend the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan to Permit the Severance of a 4.1 Hectare Parcel of Prime Agricultural Land (1590 Elm Tree Road)

A By-Law To Amend The Township of Ops Zoning By-Law No. 93-30 To Rezone Land Within The City Of Kawartha Lakes (1590 Elm Tree Road)

A By-Law To Amend The Township of Mariposa Zoning By-Law No. 94-07 To Rezone Land Within The City Of Kawartha Lakes (1013 Eldon Road)

A By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2010-178, Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Winter Maintenance Agreement with the County of Haliburton

A By-Law to Repeal and Replace By-Law 2008-157, Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Boundary Road Agreement with the Town of Bracebridge

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

A By-Law to Repeal By-laws 2005-174 and 2016-189 Being By-Laws to Appoint Inspectors and Enforcement Officers for the City of Kawartha Lakes

A By-law to Acquire Part of Lot 19, Concession North Portage Road, Further Described as Part 5 on 57R-3336, in the Geographic Township of Eldon, in the City of Kawartha Lakes, to Form Part of Centennial Park Road in the Geographic Township of Eldon, in the City of Kawartha Lakes and to Establish and Assume such Parcel Upon Receipt of Title as Part of the Public Highway Commonly known as Centennial Park Road

A By-Law To Amend The United Townships of Laxton, Digby and Longford Zoning By-Law No. 32-83 To Rezone Land Within The City Of Kawartha Lakes (128 Curls Road)

By-Law to Amend By-Law 2019-077, being a By-Law to Regulate the Operation of ATV's and ORV's on Municipal Highways in the City of Kawartha Lakes

A By-Law to Provide for the Changing of Names of a Public Highway in the City of Kawartha Lakes to McCumber Court and Switzer Place

  • CR2020-337
    Moved ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

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

    Addition:

    Item CC2020-10.16.3.5
    Personnel Matter - Verbal Report
    Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual
    Mayor and Council

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

  • CR2020-338
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That Council convene into closed session at 5:05 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, October 20, 2020, namely Items 16.3.1 to and including 16.3.5.

    Carried

Closed Session Minutes, Regular Council Meeting September 15, 2020
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(c) Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(f) Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(k) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or about to be carried on by or on behalf of the Municipality

16.3.2

McKenzie Drywall Inc. v. Laurin & Company a.k.a. Laurin Group, Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corporation and The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes
Court File Number 19-106
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(e) Litigation Affecting the Municipality
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(f) Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor

16.3.3

Lindsay Downtown BIA Board Appointment
Municipal Act, 2001, s.239(2) (b) Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual
Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer - Community

16.3.4

Bargaining Mandate Volunteer Firefighters
Municipal Act, 2001, s.239(2)(d) Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations
Liana Patterson, Manager, Human Resources

Personnel Matter - Verbal Report
Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual
Mayor and Council

Item 16.3.1

The Confidential Closed Session Minutes for the September 15, 2020 Regular Council Meeting were approved.

Item 16.3.2

The City Solicitor provided information pertaining to litigation commenced by McKenzie Drywall Inc. and Laurin & Company, a.k.a. Laurin Group, against the City of Kawartha Lakes and its wholly-owned corporation, being Superior Court File 19-106, and obtained instruction pertaining to the same.

Item 16.3.4

Council provided direction to the Manager of Human Resources with regard to the bargaining mandate for Volunteer Firefighters.

Item 16.3.5

Council had a discussion with the CAO regarding personnel matters.

  • CR2020-344
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That Matt Geraghty of Matty G. Digital be appointed to the Lindsay Business Improvement Area Local Board for the term of Council in accordance with Section 2.02 of By-Law 2008-212.

    Carried

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting, October 20, 2020

  • CR2020-345
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, October 20, 2020 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried
  • CR2020-346
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That the Council Meeting adjourn at 6:18 p.m.

    Carried

    Read and adopted this 17 day of November, 2020.


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