The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes
 
Agenda
 
Committee of the Whole Meeting

COW2020-07

Tuesday, November 03, 2020

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

Note: This will be an electronic participation meeting and public access to Council Chambers will not be available. Please visit the City of Kawartha Lakes YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofKawarthaLakes to view the proceedings.
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1.

Call to Order

2.

Adoption of Agenda

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Deputations

4.1

COW2020-07.4.1

Proposed Listing of 100 Front Street East, Bobcaygeon on the Heritage Register
(Item 7.3 on the Agenda)
Roberto Mangoni

4.2

COW2020-07.4.2

Request for Sidewalks along Commerce Road, Lindsay
Betty Giutsos

4.3

COW2020-07.4.3

Resident Efforts to Adjust to the New Normal Under the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mike Perry
Dennis Geelan

4.4

COW2020-07.4.4

Request for the Creation of a Pedestrian Pathway in Bobcaygeon
Richard Fedy
John Bush

5.

Correspondence

5.1

COW2020-07.5.1

Correspondence Regarding a Proposed Growers Retail Store at 566 Frank Hill Road, Kawartha Lakes
Simon Fung, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

6.

Presentations

6.1

COW2020-07.6.1

Bee Hero Awards Presentation
Tracy Richardson, Councillor
Pat Warren, Chair, Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee

6.2

COW2020-07.6.2

Economic Recovery Task Force Presentation
Rebecca Mustard, Manager, Economic Development
John Gillis, President, Innovation Cluster-Peterborough and the Kawarthas

6.2.1

Report ED2020-023

Economic Recovery Task Force Recommendations
Rebecca Mustard, Manager, Economic Development

• That Report ED2020-23, Economic Recovery Task Force Recommendations, be received;

  That permit fees for park use, patios and events in 2021 be waived, with forecasted reduced revenue identified in the 2021 budget;

  That the downtown Fenelon Falls reconstruction project be included as a decision unit in the 2021 capital budget;

  That an increase in garbage cans and frequency of waste pick up in our downtowns and major parks be costed and included as a decision unit in the 2021 budget;

  That portable washrooms and associated directional signage in our downtowns and parks be costed and included as a decision unit in the 2021 budget;

  That accelerated investment in our boat launches and trails for improved access and enjoyment be costed and included as a decision unit in the 2021 budget;

  That Council supports the work of EORN and EOWC for the Eastern Ontario “1 GIG” proposal for increased broadband capacity;

  That Council directs staff to develop a cultural sector recovery grant program for 2021, which could be applied to operating costs for our arts and culture community, and report back to council on the scope of the program by end of Q1 2021;

  That Council approves a modified extension to the Kawartha Lakes Innovation Cluster Pilot program until December 31, 2021, through in-kind support to provide specific support for high growth businesses;

  That Council endorses the Economic Recovery Task Force Action Plan as provided in Appendix A to this report; and

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

6.3

COW2020-07.6.3

Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force Presentation
Amy Terrill, Co-Chair, Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force
Heather Kirby, Co-Chair, Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force

6.3.1

Report HS2020-005

Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force Recommendations
Rod Sutherland, Director, Human Services

• That Report HS2020-005, Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force Recommendations, be received; and

  That staff be directed to develop a framework for a Kawartha Lakes Community Recovery Fund to support pandemic recovery and relief efforts for non-profit and community service providers in the broader health and human services sector, including the identification of the scope and criteria for the fund; funding levels and source for presentation to Council in the first quarter of 2021; and

  That the proposed Kawartha Lakes Community Recovery Fund incorporate the 2021 Lindsay Legacy CHEST Fund allocation for eligible proposals within Lindsay; and

  That staff be directed to proceed with modifying the 2021 and 2022 50/50 Community Project Capital Funding Program application process by waiving the requirement for a matching contribution from applicants; and

  That staff be directed to identify internal resources and external supports that could be made available for workshops and information sessions to community organizations in support of pandemic response and recovery and develop a 2021 schedule for delivery; and

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

6.4

COW2020-07.6.4

Fenelon Falls Second Crossing Environmental Assessment Presentation
Rory Baksh, Dillon Consulting
Merrilees Willemse, Dillon Consulting
Ian Borsuk, Dillon Consulting

6.4.1

ENG2020-023

Fenelon Falls Second Crossing Environmental Assessment Presentation
Martin Sadowski, Senior Engineering Technician
Corby Purdy, Supervisor, Infrastructure, Design and Construction

• That Report ENG2020-023, Fenelon Falls Second Crossing EA Presentation, be received; and

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

7.

Reports

7.1

CORP2020-009

2020 Q2 Capital Close
Nicole Esper, Junior Accountant

• That Report CORP2020-009, 2020 Q2Capital Close, be received;

  That the capital projects identified in Attachment A to Report CORP2020-009 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                                 $316,626.73

  Victoria Manor Capital Reserve                              $22,856.17

  Public Works Fleet Reserve                                   $221,368.81

  Police Reserves                                                     $27,049.68

  Sewer Infrastructure Reserve                                 $15,851.90

  That the following projects be granted an extension to December 31, 2020:

  • 950151801 - ***Logie Park
  • 950153301 - ***Shoreline Restoration
  • 928171901 - ***P&R Software
  • 932172201 - ***Coboconk Fire Hall Upgrades
  • 983191001 – 2019 Streetlighting
  • 983191301 – 2019 Municipal Drains
  • 997190201 – 2019 Lindsay Landfill Electricity System
  • 928190100 – 2019 IT Systems
  • 938190300 – 2019 Paramedic Equipment
  • 998190400 – 2019 WWW Study & Special Projects
  • 983181400 – 2018 Gravel Road Rehabilitation
  • 983190100 – 2019 Bridges
  • 983190300 – 2019 Urban/Rural Reconstruction
  • 983190400 – 2019 Urban/Rural Resurfacing
  • 983190500 – 2019 Rural Resurfacing
  • 983190700 – 2019 Road Lifecycle Extension
  • 983191100 – 2019 Traffic Systems
  • 983191400 – 2019 Parking Lots
  • 997190100 – 2019 Landfill Siteworks
  • 998190100 – 2019 Water Treatment Program
  • 998190200 – 2019 Wastewater Treatment
  • 998190300 – 2019 Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection

  That the following projects be granted an extension to June 30, 2021:

  • 987180100 - ***2018 Airport Siteworks
  • 987190100 - ***2019 Airport Siteworks
  • 987190200 - ***GPS Approach Signals

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

  • 928151500 - ***ERP System
  • 987190301 - ***Airport Capital Plan
  • 999190101 – ***Record Document Management System
  • 987200100 - ***2020 Airport Siteworks

  That the following projects be reclassified as Multi-year projects:

  • 950190201 – Centennial Park Washrooms
  • 953180119 – Old Gaol Wall
  • 969190101 – Victoria Manor Concept Design

  That project 953200501 – M/Y City Hall Systems be closed and combined with 953180101 – M/Y City Hall HVAC Systems

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

7.2

CORP2020-016

Incentives/Relief for Non-Profit Medical Trusts
Linda Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

• That Report CORP2020-016, Incentives/Relief for Non-Profit Medical Trusts, be received; and

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

7.3

ED2020-022

Listing Properties on the Heritage Register
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• That Report ED2020-022, Listing Properties on the Heritage Register, be received;

  That the proposed listing of non-designated properties on the City of Kawartha Lakes Heritage Register included in Appendix A be approved; and

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

7.4

ED2020-025

Proposed Designation of 28 Boyd Street, Bobcaygeon
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

• That Report ED2020-025, Proposed Designation of 28 Boyd Street, Bobcaygeon, be received;

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 28 Boyd 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.

7.5

WM2020-011

Textile Recycling Pilot Program
David Kerr, Manager, Environmental Services

• That Report WM2020-011, Textile Recycling Pilot Program, be received;

  That Staff issue a Request for Proposal to partner with an organization to develop and implement a textile recycling pilot program for 2021;

  That Staff report the results of the pilot program and future recommendations for textile recycling to Council by June 30, 2022; and

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

7.6

WWW2020-007

Sanitary Infrastructure Subsidy and Loan Program
Robert MacPherson, Water and Wastewater Technician

• That Report WWW2020-007, Sanitary Infrastructure Subsidy and Loan Program, be received; and

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

7.7

WWW2020-008

Drinking Water Quality Management System Review and Endorsement
Julie Henry, Quality Management and Policy Coordinator

• That Report WWW2020-008, Drinking Water Quality Management System Review and Endorsement, be received;

  That the City of Kawartha Lakes Water and Wastewater Quality Management System be endorsed by Council;

  That the City of Kawartha Lakes Water and Wastewater Quality Management System Policy statements be adopted;

  That the Ontario Clean Water Agency Quality Management System Policy statements be received and endorsed;

  That the external surveillance audit report for the Water and Wastewater Division (as the accredited Operating Authority) be received;

  That the external surveillance audit report for Ontario Clean Water Agency (as the accredited Operating Authority) be received;

  That the City of Kawartha Lakes Water and Wastewater Division Management Review Summary be received; and

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

7.8

RD2020-001

Street Sweepings Characterization and Potential for Reuse
Richard Monaghan, Senior Enginering Technician

• That Report RD2020-001, Street Sweepings Characterization and Potential for Reuse, be received;

  That Staff be directed to explore practicality and implement increased diversion of street sweepings from the City’s landfills where cost beneficial through use during other road maintenance activities; and

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

7.9

LGL2020-011

Regulation of Nuisance Associated with Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Operations within the City of Kawartha Lakes
Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor
Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing
Jonathan Derworiz, Planner II

• That Report RS2020-011, Regulation of Nuisance associated with Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Operations within the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received;

  That a by-law to amend the Property Standards By-law in the form attached as Appendix “A” be placed before the Agricultural Development Advisory Committee for review and comment;

  That an amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix “B” be forwarded to Council for adoption;

  That a further report come forward from Development Services, to discuss potential by-law amendments to the various Zoning By-laws in force and effect throughout the municipality, following statutory public consultation; and

  That these recommendations be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

8.

Memorandums

9.

Closed Session

10.

Matters from Closed Session

11.

Adjournment