The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Special Council Meeting

CC2020-04
Electronic Meeting - Open Session Commencing at 1:00 p.m.
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
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. The City of Kawartha Lakes is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] if you have an accessible accommodation request.

1.
Call to Order
 

Mayor Letham called the Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor D. Elmslie and Councillors R. Ashmore, P. Dunn, P. O'Reilly, T. Richardson, K. Seymour-Fagan, A. Veale and E. Yeo were in attendance.

CAO R. Taylor and City Clerk C. Ritchie were also in attendance.

2.
Adoption of Agenda
 

  • CR2020-108
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Special Council Meeting of Tuesday, April 28, 2020, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

3.
Procedural By-law Amendment
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-XXX Amend the Procedural By-law to allow for Electronic Participation in Meetings.pdf

A By-law to Amend By-law 2020-001, being a By-law to Regulate Govern and Regulate the Proceedings of the Council of the City of Kawartha Lakes

  • CR2020-109
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That a by-law to amend by-law 2020-001, being a by-law to govern and regulate the proceedings of the Council of the City of Kawartha Lakes, be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried
  • CR2020-110
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That staff prepare a report with recommendations to amend the Procedural By-law, being By-law 2020-001, providing for electronic participation for Council, Local Boards and Committee members post state of emergency.

    Carried

4.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
 

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

5.
COVID-19 Pandemic
 

Community Message - Mayor Andy Letham

Mayor Letham read a message to the community in light of the Covid-19 Pandemic. A video was played to highlight the efforts that the community has made to thank front line workers in Kawartha Lakes.

5.1
CC2020-04.5.1
 

Moment of Silent Reflection

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

5.2
CC2020-04.5.2
This item has attachments. 

1.Item 5.2 Pandemic Response Update Presentation.pdf

Pandemic Response Update
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

CAO Taylor provided an overview of the actions that have been taken by the City response to the pandemic.

  • CR2020-111
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That the verbal report from Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding the Pandemic Response Update, be received.

    Carried

5.3
CC2020-04.5.3
This item has attachments. 

1.Item 5.3 Pandemic Recovery Update Presentation.pdf

Pandemic Recovery Update
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

CAO Taylor provided an overview of the steps the City has taken to prepare for the recovery from the pandemic.

  • CR2020-112
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That the verbal report from Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding the Pandemic Recovery Update, be received.

    Carried

5.4
CC2020-04.5.4
This item has attachments. 

1.Kawartha Lakes Economic Recovery Taskforce - Draft Terms of Reference.pdf

Economic Recovery Task Force and Terms of Reference
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

CAO Taylor provided an overview of the proposed Economic Recovery Task Force and the associated draft terms of reference.

  • CR2020-113
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That the verbal report from Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding an Economic Recovery Task Force, be received;

    That an Economic Recovery Task Force be established;

    That staff are directed to prepare the Economic Recovery Task Force Terms of Reference; and

    That the final terms of reference and update to Council on interested stakeholders and volunteers be provided at the May 26 Council meeting.

    Carried

5.5
CC2020-04.5.5
This item has attachments. 

1.Council Memorandum - Land Use Planning Interim Procedures.pdf
2.Planning Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.pdf

Land Use Planning Interim Procedures
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

CAO Taylor provided an overview of the proposed interim procedures for Land Use Planning.

  • CR2020-114
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the Memo from Chris Marshall, Director of Development Services, regarding Land Use Planning Interim Procedures, be received; and

    That in order to expedite planning decisions due to the Declaration of Emergency (Provincial and Local)  and to protect public health and safety, Council authorizes an interim modification to the Planning Advisory Committee’s Terms of Reference that will provide for planning applications to be forwarded directly to Council for consideration and approval.

    Carried

5.6
CC2020-04.5.6
This item has attachments. 

1.Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force - Draft Terms of Reference.pdf

Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force and Terms of Reference
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

CAO Taylor provided an overview of the proposed Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force and the associated draft Terms of Reference.

  • CR2020-115
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the verbal report from Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding a Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force, be received;

    That a Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force be established;

    That staff are directed to prepare the Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force Terms of Reference; and

    That the final terms of reference and update to Council on interested stakeholders and volunteers be provided at the May 26 Council Meeting.

    Carried

6.
By-laws
 

6.1
CC2020-04.6.1
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-XXX Confirm 20200428 Special.pdf

By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of a Special Council Meeting of April 28, 2020

  • CR2020-116
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, April 28, 2020 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried

7.
Adjournment
 

  • CR2020-117
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That the Council Meeting adjourn at 2:44 p.m.

    Carried

    Read and adopted this 26 day of May, 2020.


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