The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

COW2023-06

Tuesday, June 06, 2023

Open Session Commencing at 10:00 a.m.

Council Chambers

City Hall

26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8

Members:

• Mayor Doug Elmslie
• Deputy Mayor Tracy Richardson
• Councillor Ron Ashmore
• Councillor Dan Joyce
• Councillor Charlie McDonald
• Councillor Mike Perry
• Councillor Eric Smeaton
• Councillor Pat Warren
• Councillor Emmett Yeo

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1.

Call to Order

Mayor Elmslie called the Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Deputy Mayor T. Richardson and Councillors R. Ashmore, D. Joyce, C. McDonald, E. Smeaton, and P. Warren were in attendance in Council Chambers.

Councillors M. Perry and E. Yeo were in attendance electronically.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell, Deputy Clerk J. Watts, directors S. Beukeboom, C. Faber, B. Robinson, J. Rojas, C. Shanks, Manager of Planning L. Barrie, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing A. Sloan were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

City Solicitor R. Carlson was in attendance electronically.

1.1

Announcement

June 1st marked the beginning of Pride Season across Canada and the rest of the world. The Pride Flag was raised at City Hall on Tuesday, June 6th in recognition of Pride Season.

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• CW2023-166
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Committee of the Whole of Tuesday, June 6, 2023, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments:

  Additions:

  Item 4.1.3, being a Deputation by Liz Kirk regarding Short Term Rentals

  Item 4.2.1, being Correspondence from Jonathan Nehmetallah, of McCarthy Tetrault LLP, regarding Short Term Rentals

  Item 4.2.2, being Correspondence from Cheryl Redfern, regarding Short Term Rentals

  Carried

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.

Short Term Rental Licensing Program

4.1

Deputations - Short Term Rental Licensing Program

4.1.1

COW2023-06.4.1.1

Deputation Regarding Short Term Rentals
Nadine Heaslip

Nadine Heaslip spoke to the proposed short term rental licensing program.  Ms. Heaslip noted concerns relating to inspection requirements for septic systems, electrical systems, testing requirements for drinking water systems and a need to impose maximum occupancy limitations for short term rental properties. Ms. Heaslip also noted that it would be beneficial for the fees associated with the licensing program to be increased.

• CW2023-167
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That the deputation of Nadine Heaslip, regarding Short Term Rentals, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

4.1.2

COW2023-06.4.1.2

Deputation Regarding Short Term Rentals
Barry Hawe
Carol Aird

Barry Hawe and Carol Aird thanked the Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force for their review of the proposed short term rental licensing program. Mr. Hawe outlined concern relating to the need for maximum occupancy limits for short term rental properties.  Mr. Hawe reviewed concerns relating to short term rental properties including the need for septic system inspections due to the negative affect a failing septic system on a lakefront property could have on waterways.

• CW2023-168
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That the deputation of Barry Hawe and Carol Aird, regarding Short Term Rentals, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

4.1.3

COW2023-06.4.1.3

Deputation Regarding Short Term Rentals
Liz Kirk

Liz Kirk spoke to the proposed Short Term Rental Licensing Program.  Ms. Kirk outlined that neighbouring municipalities do not permit short term rental accommodation and she recommended that the City of Kawartha Lakes take the same measures.  Ms. Kirk outlined how short term rental properties can negatively impact surrounding properties.

• CW2023-169
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That the deputation of Liz Kirk, regarding Short Term Rentals, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

4.2

Correspondence - Short Term Rental Licensing Program

4.2.1

COW2023-06.4.2.1

Correspondence Regarding Short Term Rentals
Sandra Morrison

• CW2023-170
  Moved By Councillor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the correspondence of Sandra Morrison, regarding Short Term Rentals, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

   

  Carried

4.2.2

COW2023-06.4.2.2

Correspondence Regarding Short Term Rentals
Jonathan Nehmetallah, McCarthy Tetrault LLP

• CW2023-171
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the correspondence from Jonathan Nehmetallah, of McCarthy Tetrault LLP, regarding Short Term Rentals, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

4.2.3

COW2023-06.4.2.3

Correspondence Regarding Short Term Rentals
Cheryl Redfern

• CW2023-172
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That the correspondence from Cheryl Redfern, regarding Short Term Rentals, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

4.3

COW2023-06.4.3

Short Term Rental Licensing Program Implementation Presentation
Aaron Sloan, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing
Councillor McDonald, Chair, Short Term Licensing Program Task Force

Manager Sloan provided an overview of the proposed Short Term Rental Licensing Program and how the program was reviewed by the Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force. Manager Sloan outlined how short term rentals have been reviewed by the municipality since 2017 and how public consultation was facilitated in 2023 prior to Council's review of the proposed licensing program.

Councillor McDonald, Chair of the Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force, outlined that the Task Force worked with Staff to review the proposed licensing program during five (5) Task Force Meetings. Councillor McDonald thanked the Task Force for their contribution to the review of the proposed licensing program and outlined amendments that have been incorporated into the program for Council's consideration.

• CW2023-173
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the presentation by Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing, and Councillor McDonald, Chair of the Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force, regarding the Implementation of the Short Term Rental Licensing Program, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

4.4

Report ML2023-003

Short Term Rental - Licensing Program Implementation
Aaron Sloan, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing

• CW2023-174
  Moved By Councillor McDonald
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That Report ML2023-003, Short Term Rental – Licensing Program Implementation, be received;

  That the draft Short Term Rental Accommodation Business Licensing By-Law, as attached in Appendix C, be brought forward to Council for approval with the following amendments:

  • That Child/Children be defined as individuals aged fifteen (15) years and under;
  • That Section 2.011 be amended to confirm that no person or licensee shall permit an unhosted  Short Term Rental Accommodation to any person under the age of twenty five (25) years.
  • That Sections 2.02 (d) and (e) be deleted;

  That Council direct Staff to bring forward an amendment to the Fees By-Law Schedule A-13, Short Term Rentals establishing an Annual License Fees as outlined in Table 2 of this Report;

  That Council authorize the Treasurer to establish a 2023 operating budget not to exceed $400,000.00, for the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Division to fund staffing, equipment and resources to fund the implementation of a Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing Program, to be funded from annual Short Term Rental Licensing Fees;

  That Council authorize funding from the uncommitted portion of the Contingency Reserve for any deficit incurred in 2023 to an upset level of $300,000.00;

  That Council authorize the creation of a Short Term Rental Reserve and any future operating surplus in the Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing Program launch be transferred to the Short Term Rental Reserve to be used to fund the program in future years;

  That Council direct staff to bring an update report to Council Q1 of 2024, reporting on the overall Short Term Rental Accommodation Business Licensing Program along with any recommendation, as needed to amend the Short Term Rental Accommodation Business Licensing By-law; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried
• Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That By-Law within the foregoing recommendation be amended to revise the definition of hosted short term rental properties to include property owners within viewing distance of the short term rental property.

  Motion Failed
• CW2023-175
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That Staff review zoning strategies that are available to limit the number of short rental properties within neighbourhoods; and

  That the outcome of the review be incorporated into the report back to Council by the end of Q1, 2024 on the Short Term Rental Accommodation Business Licensing Program.

  Carried

5.

Presentations - Timed Appointments 1:00 p.m.

5.1

COW2023-06.5.1

Victoria Manor Capital Plan - Interim Project Update
Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services
Surya Pulickal, Director, Infrastructure Advisory, Colliers Project Leaders

Director Faber and Surya Pulickal, Director of Infrastructure Advisory for Colliers Project Leaders, provided an overview of the Strategic Facility Master Plan for Victoria Manor.  The Plan is intended to provide an evidence based road map for future investment in Victoria Manor and end-of-life facility decisions. Stakeholder consultations and the examination of services levels at Victoria Manor are ongoing and bench marking as well as a review of growth-related capital needs will be initiated through the next phase of the Plan.  Recommendations relating to Victoria Manor will be compiled as the Plan is finalized.

• CW2023-176
  Moved By Councillor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the presentation by Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services, and Surya Pulickal, Director, Infrastructure Advisory, Colliers Project Leaders, regarding the Interim Project Update for the Victoria Manor Capital Plan, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

6.

Deputations

7.

Correspondence

8.

Presentations

8.1

COW2023-06.8.1

Presentations from the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus

8.1.1

COW2023-06.8.1.1

Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus Overview and Strategic Priorities
Meredith Staveley-Watson, Manager of Government Relations and Policy, Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus

Bonnie Clark, Vice-Chair, and Meredith Staveley-Watson, Manager of Government Relations and Policy, provided an overview of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) and their strategic priorities. The EOWC represents 103 rural municipalities and they work to support and advocate on behalf of the property taxpayers across rural Eastern Ontario. The EOWC endeavours to speak with one voice, ensuring that views are heard and considered by federal and provincial policy makers, business leaders, the media and the public.  The strategic priorities for the EOWC include issues relating to Affordable and Attainable Housing, Paramedic Services and Long-Term Care.

• CW2023-177
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the presentation by Meredith Staveley-Watson, of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus, regarding an Overview of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus and their Strategic Priorities, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

8.1.2

COW2023-06.8.1.2

Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus 7 in 7 Regional Housing Plan
Bonnie Clark, Vice-Chair, Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus

Meredith Staveley-Watson, Manager of Government Relations for the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC), provided an overview of their 7 in 7 Regional Housing Plan which involves a plan for the delivery of 7,000 new affordable community rental units over 7 years within Eastern Ontario. This plan would lead to the creation of 735 units within Kawartha Lakes and 490 units within the County of Haliburton.

• CW2023-178
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That the presentation by Bonnie Clark, Vice-Chair of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus, and Meredith Staveley-Watson, of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus, regarding the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus 7 in 7 Regional Housing Plan, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried
• CW2023-179
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes is committed to fulfilling the goals of the EOWC ‘7 in 7’ Regional Housing Plan;

  That Council urges all orders of government, private, and non-profit partners to fill the housing gap by collaborating, innovating and investing in filling the rural housing gap;

  That this recommendation be forwarded to Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Premier of Ontario; The Honourable Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; The Honourable Provincial Associate Minister of Housing; The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), The Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO), The Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA); and The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC); and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at their next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

8.2

COW2023-06.8.2

Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) Annual Presentation
Jason St. Pierre, CEO, Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN)

Jason St. Pierre, CEO of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), provided an overview of EORN including a summary of past projects, present projects and their 2023 initiatives. EORN is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving rural connectivity, supporting economic growth and enhancing quality of life.   EORN was created by the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) to help create innovative public-private partnerships to address the digital divide and support a stronger future for rural eastern Ontario communities.

• CW2023-180
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That the presentation by Jason St. Pierre, CEO of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network, regarding the Annual Update from the Eastern Ontario Regional Network, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

8.3

COW2023-06.8.3

Source Separated Organics (SSO) Update and Options Presentation
Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works
David Kerr, Manager of Environmental Services

Director Robinson provided an update on source separated organics (which are essentially food and organic waste). The overview included a summary of the options that are available for the diversion of source separated organics from landfills. The Province has mandated that 50% of source separated organics from single family residences in urban areas be diverted from landfills by 2025 and the City's Waste Management Strategy has identified a goal of 70% diversion from landfills by 2048. The presentation identified the following options:

1.  Option 1 - Curbside collection in urban areas
2.  Option 2 - Curbside collection City-wide
3.  Option 3 -  Backyard composting in urban areas
4.  Option 4 - Backyard composting City-wide
5.  Option 5 - Countertop composting in urban areas
6.  Option 6 - Countertop composting City-wide
7.  Option 7 - Drop off facilities at Lindsay and Somerville Landfills to service urban areas
8.  Option 8 -  Drop off facilities at all open landfills to service City-wide
9.  Option 9 - Hybrid combination of any of the listed options (1 to 8)

• CW2023-182
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the presentation by Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works, and David Kerr, Manager of Environmental Services, regarding an Update on and Options for Source Separated Organics (SSO), be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

8.3.1

Report WM2023-009

Source Separated Organic Diversion Request for Information Submission and Options
David Kerr, Manager of Environmental Services

• CW2023-183
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That Report WM2023-009, Source Separated Organic Diversion Request for Information Submission and Options, be received;

  That curbside collection of source separated organics in urban areas be recommended as the preferred option for source separated organics diversion;

  That the necessary amendment to By-Law 2016-144, being the By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables be brought forward to Council for consideration;

  That, dependent on the results of the curbside collection in urban areas, consideration be given to progressively expand the collection of source separated organics to rural areas;

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

8.4

COW2023-06.8.4

Procurement Policy Presentation
Launa Macey, Supervisor of Procurement

Director Beukeboom provided an overview of the updated procurement policy.  The policy was updated to streamline and improve the procurement process while implementing legislative changes in compliance with the Trade Agreements and Acts that are currently in place. The overview included an outline of the role of Council in relation to the procurement process, being the approval of budgets and policies, providing direction to staff, identifying procurement needs and providing final direction to staff through resolution.  The procurement process itself must be free from political influence or interference.

• CW2023-184
  Moved By Councillor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the presentation by Sara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate Services, regarding the Procurement Policy, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

8.4.1

Report CORP2023-016

Procurement Policy
Launa Macey, Supervisor of Procurement

• CW2023-185
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That Report CORP2023-016, Procurement Policy, be received;

  That the Procurement Policy, attached as Appendix A to Report CORP2023-016, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy manual, replacing all predecessor versions; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the June 20, 2023 Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

9.

Reports

9.1

CORP2023-014

Kawartha Lakes and the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities
Christine Briggs, IDEA Partner

• CW2023-192
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That Report CORP2023-014, Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities, be received;

  That the Mayor be authorized to sign the declaration to join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

9.2

CS2023-003

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

• CW2023-193
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report CS2023-003, Release of Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Funds, be received;

  That the Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot be approved for funding in the amount of $5,000.00 with the allocation to come from the Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve (3.24350); and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

9.3

PR2023-006

Off Leash Dog Park Update
Jenn Johnson, Manager of Parks and Recreation

• CW2023-194
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That Report PR2023-006, Off Leash Dog Park Update, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

9.4

PR2023-007

Winter Use of Municipal Parks Update
Jenn Johnson, Manager of Parks and Recreation

• CW2023-195
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report PR2023-007, Winter Use of Municipal Parks Update, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

9.5

ED2023-021

Proposed Heritage Designation of 242 Kent Street West, Town of Lindsay (Central Senior Public School)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• CW2023-196
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That Report ED2023-021, Proposed Heritage Designation of 242 Kent Street West, Town of Lindsay (Central Senior Public School), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 242 Kent Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed;

  That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of a Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law;

  That a designating by-law be brought forward to Council at the next Regular Council Meeting following the end of the notice period; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

9.6

ED2023-022

Proposed Heritage Designation of 65 Sussex Street North, Town of Lindsay (Alexandra Public School)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• CW2023-197
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That Report ED2023-022, Proposed Heritage Designation of 65 Sussex Street North, Town of Lindsay (Alexandra Public School), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 65 Sussex Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed;

  That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of a Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law;

  That a designating by-law be brought forward to Council at the next Regular Council Meeting following the end of the notice period; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

9.7

ED2023-023

Proposed Heritage Designation of 49 Glenelg Street West, Town of Lindsay (King Albert Public School)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• CW2023-198
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That Report ED2023-023, Proposed Heritage Designation of 49 Glenelg Street West, Town of Lindsay (King Albert Public School), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 49 Glenelg Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed;

  That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of a Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law;

  That a designating by-law be brought forward to Council at the next Regular Council Meeting following the end of the notice period; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

9.8

ED2023-024

Proposed Heritage Designation of 11 John Street, Town of Lindsay (Queen Victoria Public School)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• CW2023-199
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That Report ED2023-024, Proposed Heritage Designation of 11 John Street, Town of Lindsay (Queen Victoria Public School), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 11 John Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed;

  That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of a Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law;

  That a designating by-law be brought forward to Council at the next Regular Council Meeting following the end of the notice period; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

9.9

ED2023-025

Proposed Heritage Designation of 109 Nappadale Street, Village of Woodville (Woodville Elementary School)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• CW2023-200
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That Report ED2023-025, Proposed Heritage Designation of 109 Nappadale Street, Village of Woodville (Woodville Elementary School), be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 109 Nappadale Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed;

  That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of a Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law;

  That a designating by-law be brought forward to Council at the next Regular Council Meeting following the end of the notice period; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

9.10

ED2023-026

First Nations Reconciliation Initiatives
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• CW2023-201
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That Report ED2023-026, First Nations Reconciliation Initiatives, be deferred until the end of Q3, 2023 to allow additional consultation with First Nations; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

9.11

ED2023-038

Terms of Reference - Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force, Phase 2
Donna Goodwin, Economic Development Officer - Arts and Culture

• CW2023-191
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That Report ED2023-038, Terms of Reference  - Cultural Centre Phase 2 Task Force, be received;

  That the Terms of Reference for the Kawartha Lakes Cultural Centre Phase 2 Task Force, as generally outlined in Appendix A to Report ED2023-038 be approved, as amended to include a maximum of nine (9) members including three (3) stakeholders from the cultural community;

  That Deputy Mayor Richardson and Councillor Smeaton be appointed to the Task Force from Council; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

9.12

ENG2023-017

Request for Pedestrian Crosswalk - Downeyville
Joseph Kelly, Traffic Management Supervisor

• CW2023-186
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That Report ENG2023-017, Request for Pedestrian Crosswalk - Downeyville, be received;

  That the costs for installation of a controlled crossing at Sturgeon Road and St. Luke’s Road in Downeyville be included in the 2024 budget;

  That the application of traffic calming pavement markings in Downeyville be included in the 2024 budget;

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

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

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

9.13

ENG2023-018

Life Cycle Extension, Local Asphalt Road Section Candidates
Mike Farquhar, Supervisor, Technical Services

• CW2023-181
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That Report ENG2023-018, Life Cycle Extension, Local Asphalt Road Section Candidates, be received; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting. 

  Carried

9.14

WM2023-008

Textile Recycling Pilot Program Update
Leanna Jones, Waste Reduction Coordinator

• CW2023-202
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That Report WM2023-008, Textile Recycling Pilot Program Update, be received;

  That Council approve the establishment of a permanent Textile Recycling Program; and

  That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

10.

Memorandums

10.1

COW2023-06.10.1

Memorandum Regarding Community Safety Zone Provincial Highway 7A
Deputy Mayor Richardson

• CW2023-187
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Richardson, regarding a Community Safety Zone on Provincial Highway 7A, be received;

  That Council support the creation of a Community Safety Zone on Highway 7A off of Provincial Highway 35, covering Manvers Depot, Rolling Hills Public School, Grandview Public School, and Manvers Community Centre;

  That Council support the extent of the Community Safety Zone as determined by the designee in the application to MTO; and

  That this recommendations be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

10.2

COW2023-06.10.2

Memorandum Regarding a Parking Requirement for the Orange Corners Trestle Bridge Area
Deputy Mayor Richardson

• CW2023-188
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That the Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Richardson, Regarding a Parking Requirement for the Orange Corners Trestle Bridge Area, be received;

  That staff review the feasibility and costs of creating a parking lot proximate to the Orange Corner’s Trestle Bridge area; and

  That staff review other on-street and off-street parking options for consideration

  That staff reach out to the Federal Government for funding assistance in managing the increased use of this portion of trail which has resulted in a dramatic increase in parking concerns for local residents;

  That staff report back to council by the end of Q4, 2023; and

  That this recommendation be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

10.3

COW2023-06.10.3

Memorandum Regarding a Limited Services Agreement for Gillis Street, Fenelon Falls
Councillor Perry

• CW2023-189
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding a Limited Service Agreement  for Gillis Street, Fenelon Falls, be received;

  That Staff provide a Limited Service Agreement for Gillis Street;

  That all residents of Gillis Street must sign the Limited Service Agreement  in order to have it take effect; and

  That this recommendation be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

  Carried

10.4

COW2023-06.10.4

Memorandum Regarding Including the Dunsford Nature Trail in the Active Transportation Plan
Councillor Ashmore
Councillor Warren

• CW2023-190
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore and Councillor Warren, regarding Including the Dunsford Nature Trail in the Active Transportation Plan, be received;

  That the inclusion of the Dunsford Nature Trail in the Active Transportation Plan be considered for the City of Kawartha Lakes; and

  That this recommendation be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting

  Carried

11.

Adjournment

• CW2023-203
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That the Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourn at 5:42 p.m.

  Carried