The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Special Council Information Meeting

Meeting #:CC2017-11
Date:
Time:
Open Session Commencing at 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Council Chambers
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
Members:
  • Mayor Andy Letham, Mayor
  • Councillor Isaac Breadner, Councillor
  • Councillor Pat Dunn, Councillor
  • Councillor Doug Elmslie, Councillor
  • Councillor Gord James, Councillor
  • Councillor Gerard Jilesen, Councillor
  • Councillor Brian S. Junkin, Councillor
  • Councillor Rob Macklem, Councillor
  • Councillor Mary Ann Martin, Councillor
  • Councillor Gord Miller, Councillor
  • Councillor Patrick O'Reilly, Councillor
  • Councillor John Pollard, Councillor
  • Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan, Councillor
  • Councillor Heather Stauble, Councillor
  • Councillor Stephen Strangway, Councillor
  • Councillor Andrew Veale, Councillor
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo, Councillor
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.

1.
CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Letham called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Councillors I. Breadner, P. Dunn, D. Elmslie, G. James, G. Jilesen, B. Junkin, R. Macklem, M.A. Martin, G. Miller, P. O'Reilly, H. Stauble and A. Veale were in attendance.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk J. Currins and various other staff were also in attendance.

Late Arrival: Councillor J. Pollard 1:33 p.m.

Councillor K. Seymour-Fagan 1:37 p.m.

Early Departure: Councillor G. Miller 2:47 p.m.
Councillor G. James 3:37 p.m.

2.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  • CR2017-298
    Moved ByCouncillor Miller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the Open Session of the Special Council Information Meeting of Tuesday, April 11, 2017, be adopted as circulated (and with the following amendments:)

    Carried

3.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest noted.

4.
PUBLIC INFORMATION

4.1
Presentations

4.1.1
CC2017-11.4.1.1

Dr. Sheila Mae Young
Cindy Snider
Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative Update

​Dr. Sheila Mae Young provided Council with an update on the activities of the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) over the past year. She reviewed the Vision and Mission of the KLHCI and their community partners. Dr. Young reviewed the implications of Bill 41 - Patients First and advised that Dr. Paul Caulford will be attending the Annual General Meeting on June 15th to speak about the implementation of Bill 41. She reviewed the 2015-2018 Strategic Plan and noted that there is a new logo and a refreshed website. Dr. Young outlined the success of the Initiative and answered questions put forth by members of Council. A copy of the presentation is available in the Clerk's Office.

  • CR2017-299
    Moved ByCouncillor Miller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Dr. Sheila Mae Young regarding Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative Update, be received.

    Carried

4.1.2
CC2017-4.1.2

Rod Porter, Supervisor Capital and Special Projects
Ryan Smith, Supervisor Parks and Open Spaces
Sir Sandford Fleming College Students
Ash Tree Management Plan and Education

Supervisor R. Porter provided a brief overview explaining how the project to create an Ash Tree Management Plan began and the partnership the City has undertaken with Sir Sandford Fleming College Students. He thanked the Students and everyone who participated for all of their efforts. Six students presented the findings of the project, the risk if no action is taken, the benefits to a proactive program and provided their recommendations for public awareness, required resources, a replanting program and the budget. They answered questions put forth by members of Council. A copy of the presentation is available in the Clerk's Office.

  • CR2017-300
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Martin

    RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Supervisor Capital and Special Projects and Sir Sandford Fleming College Students, regarding Ash Tree Management Plan and Education, be received.

    Carried

4.1.3
CC2017-11.4.1.3
This item has attachments.

1.Community Foundation Overview.pdf

Mike Perry
Marlene Morrison-Nichols
Community Foundation for Kawartha Lakes

Ms. Marlene Morrison-Nichols and Mr. Mike Perry provided an overview of the purpose of community foundations as a funding model for projects in the municipality that fall in a current funding gap. The foundation would provide a focus on inclusion, innovation and prosperity locally by connecting people, projects, partnerships and philanthropy. They reviewed how a foundation would be created, who is involved and how community foundations are impacting on work in other municipalities. They requested funding from the municipality for start-up costs. Mr. Perry and Ms. Morrison-Nichols answered questions put forth by members of Council. A copy of the presentation is available in the Clerk's Office.


Council recessed at 2:48 p.m. and reconvened at 2:58 p.m.

  • CR2017-301
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Reilly

    RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Marlene Morrison-Nichols and Mike Perry regarding Community Foundation for Kawartha Lakes, be received.

    Carried
  • CR2017-302
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Martin

    RESOLVED THAT the Community Foundation request for funding to provide startup investment for this organization, be referred to staff for a report and consideration as a decision unit in the 2018 budget.

    Carried

4.1.4
CC2017-11.4.1.4

Jackie Walters
Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board
Operating Arrangement

​Dianne Seniuk representing the Fenelon Cemetery Board requested consideration by Council to review the Operating and Funding Agreement currently in place for the management and maintenance of the Fenelon Falls Cemetery.

  • CR2017-303
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Martin

    RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Dianne Seniuk representing the Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board, regarding consideration for a new  Operating Agreement, be received and referred to staff for a report back on the request.

    Carried

4.1.5
CC2017-11.4.1.5
This item has attachments.

1.CKL council presentation.pdf
2.CKL AF Business Guide.pdf
3.CKL Framework.pdf
4.CKL marketing package.pdf

Lisa Hughes, Project Coordinator
Dinah Wilson, Representative of the Coboconk Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce
Age-Friendly Business Engagement Strategy - Planning Grant Summary

​Ms. Lisa Hughes and Ms. Dinah Wilson provided an overview of the recently completed project that created an Age-friendly Business Strategy. They reviewed the timelines of the project, community engagement, business responses and older adult responses. A Business Guide was developed entitled "Building an Age-friendly Business in the City of Kawartha Lakes" which will assist local businesses to be aware of requirements of their clients and how they can make their business "age-friendly". Ms. Hughes answered questions put forth by members of Council. A copy of the presentation is available in the Clerk's Office.

  • CR2017-304
    Moved ByCouncillor Junkin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Pollard

    RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Lisa Hughes, Project Coordinator and Dinah Wilson, Representative of the Coboconk Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce regarding Age-Friendly Business Engagement Strategy - Planning Grant Summary, be received.

    Carried

4.1.6
2017-11.4.1.6

Eric St. Pierre, DM Wills
Mike Farquhar, Supervisor, Technical Services
Roads Needs Study and Five Year Plan

​Mr. Mike Farquhar, Supervisor, Technical Services introduced Mr. Eric St. Pierre, from DM Wills who provided an overview of the Roads Needs Study for the City. Mr. St. Pierre reviewed the methodology and work that was undertaken to complete this Study including a summary of the City's Road Infrastructure, the findings and budget considerations. He outlined the road work prioritization considerations, preservation management and the next steps. They answered questions put forth by members of Council. A copy of the presentation is available in the Clerk's Office.

  • CR2017-305
    Moved ByCouncillor James
    Seconded ByCouncillor Breadner

    RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Eric St. Pierre, DM Wills and Mike Farquhar, Supervisor , regarding the Roads Needs Study and Five Year Plan, be received.

    Carried

8.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW

  • CR2017-306
    Moved ByCouncillor Martin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Junkin

    RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Special Council Information Meeting held Tuesday, April 11, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried

9.
ADJOURNMENT

  • CR2017-307
    Moved ByCouncillor Martin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Macklem

    RESOLVED THAT the Special Council Information Meeting adjourn at 3:45 p.m.

    Carried

    Read and adopted this 2nd day of May, 2017.


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