The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Open Session Commencing at 1:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
Members:
  • Mayor Doug Elmslie
  • Deputy Mayor Charlie McDonald
  • Councillor Ron Ashmore
  • Councillor Dan Joyce
  • Councillor Mike Perry
  • Councillor Tracy Richardson
  • Councillor Eric Smeaton
  • Councillor Pat Warren
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo
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Mayor Elmslie called the Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor T. Richardson and Councillors R. Ashmore, D. Joyce, C. McDonald, M. Perry, E. Smeaton, P. Warren and E. Yeo were in attendance in Council Chambers.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell, Directors L. Barrie, S. Beukeboom, C. Faber, B. Robinson, J. Rojas, C. Shanks, Fire Chief T. Jones, Paramedic Chief S. Johnston, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing A. Sloan and Manager of Technical Services M. Farqhuar were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

City Solicitor R. Carlson, Manager of Human Services M. Corley and Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning E. Turner were in attendance electronically.

  • CW2024-080
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole of Tuesday, April 9, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

Autism Awareness Day

Deputy Mayor McDonald recognized that April is Autism Awareness Month and acknowledged the impact that autism has on our community. We appreciate the efforts of the local organizations, including the Kawartha Lakes Autism Support Group, who provide education and services that foster an understanding to children, families and others that are affected by Autism.

Autism, we see you and we stand with you.

Bee Hero Awards Presentation
Councillor Warren, Council Representative, City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee

Councillor Warren offered congratulations to the 2023 Bee Hero Award Recipients, being:

  • Natasha Lazaroff
  • Donna Bisschop
  • Lisa Hart
  • Leah MacLaren
  • Lesley Armstrong-Braun
  • Astrid Hood
  • Harold Lenters; and
  • BGC Kawarthas

All of the recipients were thanked for all of their efforts to support pollinator habitats.

  • CW2024-081
    Moved ByCouncillor Smeaton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the presentation by Councillor Warren, regarding the 2023 Bee Hero Awards, be received; and

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

    Carried

Natural Gas Expansion in Bobcaygeon
Moya Beall
David Rapaport

Moya Beall spoke in opposition to the natural gas expansion project in Bobcaygeon and encouraged Council to reconsider the support that has been provided to the expansion project.  She also recommended that, as a compliment to the Healthy Environment Plan, Council support the use of heat-pump technology as an alternative to natural gas.

  • CW2024-082
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That the deputation of Moya Beall and David Rapaport, regarding the Natural Gas Expansion in Bobcaygeon, be received; and

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

    Carried

Ontario Energy Board Decision to Remove the Subsidy Relating to Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Development
Gabriella Kalapos, Clean Air Partnership

Gabriella Kalapos, of the Clean Air Partnership, spoke to the decision from the Ontario Energy Board regarding the removal of the subsidy relating to fossil fuel infrastructure for new development. She outlined that new developments are an opportunity to move away from fossil fuel infrastructure and noted that developers should consider alternative heating methods.

  • CW2024-083
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the deputation of Gabriella Kalapos, of the Clean Air Partnership, regarding the Ontario Energy Board Decision to Remove the Subsidy relating to Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Development, be received; and

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

    Carried

Economic and Emission Benefits of the Use of Heat Pumps over Gas and Other Fueled Heating Systems
Heather McDiarmid

Heather McDiarmid spoke to the economic and emission benefits that that are associated with low carbon heating options.  She noted that many climate action plans conclude that heat pumps are the preferred heating option for the future.  She spoke in opposition to the natural gas expansion project in Bobcaygeon.

  • CW2024-084
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Smeaton

    That the deputation of Heather McDiarmid, regarding the Economic and Emission Benefits of the Use of Heat Pumps Over Gas and Other Fueled Heating Systems, be received; and

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

    Carried

Request for License Agreement for a Parking Encroachment on the City-Owned Road Allowance Known as Snug Harbour Road
Brian Reel

Brian Reel provided an overview of the request that he submitted to the Land Management Team for a License Agreement for a parking encroachment on Snug Harbour Road.  He outlined that he accesses his property by a service road adjacent to Snug Harbour Road.  The license agreement that he has requested would allow him to construct a parking area adjacent to Snug Harbour Road; the parking area would be similar to other structures in the area.

  • CW2024-085
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the deputation of Brian Reel, regarding a Request for a License Agreement for a Parking Encroachment on the City-Owned Road Allowance Known as Snug Harbour Road, be received; and

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

    Carried

Request to Allow a Pet Pig Under the By-Law to Regulate Animals in the City of Kawartha Lakes
Holly Darling

Holly Darling requested an exception to the By-Law to Regulate Animals in the City of Kawartha Lakes to allow her seven (7) year old pet pig George to remain on her property.  She noted that they would like George to remain a part of their family and his enclosure will be improved to prevent him from running at large.

  • CW2024-086
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the deputation of Holy Darling, regarding a Request to Allow a Pet Pig Under the By-Law to Regulate Animals in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received; and

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

    Carried

Low Income Senior Tax Rebate
Lynn Craig

Lynn Craig provided an overview of the property tax rebate for low income seniors and noted that the rebate has been at the current rate of $175.00 since 2017. She recommended that Council increase the rebate significantly and then review the rebate on an annual basis to determine if the amount is appropriate.

  • CW2024-087
    Moved ByCouncillor Joyce
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the deputation of Lynn Craig, regarding the Low Income Senior Tax Rebate, be received; and

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

    Carried

Short Term Rental Licensing Program
Randy Burke

  • CW2024-088
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the correspondence from Randy Burke, regarding 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

Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee Update Presentation
Chris Handley
Chris Appleton

Chris Handley and Chris Appleton provided an update on the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee.  They noted that the Committee has been reviewing the construction of a proposed pedestrian bridge which would provide access over the river in Fenelon Falls. The proposed pedestrian bridge would also provide a docking location for individuals visiting Fenelon Falls by boat. They requested continued support from Council so the plans for the proposed pedestrian bridge can be finalized.

  • CW2024-089
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the presentation by Chris Handley and Chris Appleton, regarding the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee Update, be received; and

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

    Carried

Kawartha Art Gallery Business Case Presentation
Susan Taylor

Susan Taylor and Tim Crouch provided an overview of the Kawartha Art Gallery. They provided an overview of the programming that is currently offered at the Gallery and noted that the Gallery is quickly outgrowing its current space at the Lindsay Branch of the Kawartha Lakes Public Library.  They noted that continued financial support from the City, being an additional $150,000.00 in 2024/2025, 2025/2026 and 2026/2027, would allow the Gallery to consider moving to a new stand alone location on Cambridge Street in Lindsay.

  • CW2024-090
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor McDonald

    That the presentation by Susan Taylor, regarding the Kawartha Art Gallery Business Case, be received; and

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

    Carried

Short Term Rental Licensing Program Update
Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing

Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing, provided an update on the Short Term Rental Licensing Program. It was noted that the Licensing Program has been implemented and Staff are processing applications. Staff are also continuing to investigate complaints relating to short term rental properties. Manager Sloan reviewed the staffing resources that have been dedicated to the Short Term Rental Licensing Program and noted that a further update will be provided to Council later in 2024.

  • CW2024-092
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the presentation by Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing, regarding the Short Term Rental Licensing Program Update, be received; and

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

    Carried

2024 Life Cycle Extension Program Presentation
Michael Farquhar, Manager of Technical Services

Michael Farquhar, Manager of Technical Services, provided an overview of the 2024 Life Cycle Extension Program. The Program uses maintenance methods to sustain road segments in a reasonable state until a future capital project has been implemented. The overview included a review of the identified work for 2024, as outlined within Report ENG2024-008.

  • CW2024-093
    Moved ByCouncillor Smeaton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the presentation by Michael Farquhar, Manager of Technical Services, regarding the 2024 Life Cycle Extension Program, be received; and

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

    Carried

2024 Life Cycle Extension Program
Michael Farquhar, Manager of Technical Services

  • CW2024-094
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That Report ENG2024-008, 2024 Life Cycle Extension Program, be received; and

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

    Carried

Concerns Relating to Climate Change and an Expression of Support for the Healthy Environment Plan - Timed Appointment 3:00 p.m.
Aden Addison, I.E. Weldon Secondary School
Evelyn Pascoe, I.E. Weldon Secondary School

Aden Addison and Evelyn Pascoe spoke on behalf of the Green Advocates Team at I.E. Weldon Secondary School. They expressed concern relating to climate change and encouraged Council to continue their support for the City of Kawartha Lakes Healthy Environment Plan as a way to mitigate the affect of climate change in the local area.

  • CW2024-091
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Smeaton

    That the presentation by Aden Addison and Evelyn Pascoe, of I.E. Weldon Secondary School, regarding Concerns Relating to Climate Change and an Expression of Support for the Healthy Environment Plan, be received; and

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

    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That all of the proposed recommendations shown in Section 9.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 9.1.1, 9.1.3. 9.1.8, 9.1.9, 9.1.11 and 9.1.14, be approved by the Committee of the Whole in the order that they appear on the Agenda, sequentially numbered and forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

    Carried

9.1

 

Downtown Parking Strategy Report
Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing

  • CW2024-104
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor McDonald
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That Report ML2024-003, Downtown Parking Strategy Report, be received;

    That a project to refresh and update the Downtown Parking Strategy be included for consideration in the 2025 budget process; and

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

    Carried

Archival Services Policies
Angela Fornelli, Manager of Corporate Records and Archival Services

  • CW2024-095

    That Report RA2024-002, Archival Services Policies, be received;

    That the policy entitled Archival Preservation Policy, attached as Appendix A, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual;

    That the policy entitled Corporate Art Collection and Management Policy, attached as Appendix B, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual;

    That the policy entitled Archival Exhibition Policy, attached as Appendix C, be adopted and numbered for inclusion on the City’s Policy Manual; and

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

    Carried

2024 Tax Policy Decisions
Linda Liotti, Manager, Revenue and Taxation

  • CW2024-105
    Moved ByCouncillor Joyce
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That Report CORP2024-007, 2024 Tax Policy Decisions, be received;

    That optional property classes for the 2024 tax year are not adopted;

    That the tax rate reduction for vacant and excess land in the commercial and industrial class be set as 30% and 35% respectively for 2024;

    That the tax rate reduction for First Class Undeveloped Farm Land be set at 45% for 2024;

    That Council approve the 2024 tax ratios as outlined in Appendix A to report CORP2024-007;

    That the Eligible Amount for the Low Income, Senior and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief be $300.00; and

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

    Carried

Release of Fenelon Falls CHEST Funds
LeAnn Donnelly, Executive Assistant, Community Services

  • CW2024-096

    That Report CS2024-004, Release of Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Funds, be received;

    That the Grove Theatre be approved for funding in the amount of $6,000.00 with the allocation to come from the Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve (3.24350);

    That the Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce be approved for funding in the amount of $6,000.00 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

Lindsay City Hall Generator-Request for Additional Funding
Christopher Lyons, Facility Project Delivery Coordinator

  • CW2024-097

    That Report BP2024-002, Lindsay City Hall Generator-Request for Additional Funding, be received;

    That Building and Property be granted approval for a Capital Construction Project in 2024 for the replacement of the existing City Hall diesel emergency backup generator;

    That a new capital project be created in 2024 and the additional expenditure of $465,000.00 be funded from the uncommitted portion of the Capital Contingency Reserve (account 1.32248);

    That the department be authorized to proceed with a design submission to Procurement to obtain a Contractor for the supply and install of the new emergency backup generator, and the issuance of a Purchase Order to the low bid Contractor to facilitate a 2025 install; and

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

    Carried

50/50 Community Project Capital Fund
Courtney Boyd, Community Development Coordinator

  • CW2024-098

    That Report PR2024-002, 50/50 Community Project Capital Fund, be received for information only; and

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

    Carried

Community Partnership and Development Fund
Courtney Boyd, Community Development Coordinator

  • CW2024-099

    That Report PR2024-003, Community Partnership and Development Fund, be received for information only; and

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

    Carried

Omemee Splash Pad Feasibility Review
Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services

  • CW2024-106
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That Report PR2024-005, Omemee Splash Pad Feasibility Review, be received, and;

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

    Carried

Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board
Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services

  • CW2024-107
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That Report CEM2024-002, Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board, be received;

    That the management and maintenance of the Fenelon Falls Cemetery be administered by the Kawartha Lakes Cemetery Board effective July 1st, 2024;

    That the Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board be dissolved, and the existing Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board members be thanked for their service and contribution to the City of Kawartha Lakes; and

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

    Carried

Proposed Heritage Designation of 35 Bolton Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (Bank of British North America)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • CW2024-100

    That Report ED2024-014, Proposed Heritage Designation of 35 Bolton Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (Bank of British North America), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 35 Bolton 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 properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-laws; and

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

    Carried

Proposed Heritage Designation of 49 King Street East, Village of Bobcaygeon (Bobcaygeon Schoolhouse)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • CW2024-108
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Smeaton

    That Report ED2024-015, Proposed Heritage Designation of 49 King Street East, Village of Bobcaygeon (Bobcaygeon Schoolhouse), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 49 King Street East 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 properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-laws; and

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

    Carried

Proposed Heritage Designation of 97 King Street, Village of Woodville
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • CW2024-101

    That Report ED2024-016, Proposed Heritage Designation of 97 King Street, Village of Woodville, be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 97 King 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 properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-laws; and

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

    Carried

Proposed Heritage Designation of 34-36 King Street East, Village of Omemee (McPherson's General Store)
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • CW2024-102

    That Report ED2024-017, Proposed Heritage Designation of 34-36 King Street East, Village of Omemee (McPherson’s General Store), be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 34-36 King Street East 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 properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-laws; and

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

    Carried

Entrance to PLAN 105, Part Block R, RP57R-2151, Being Part 1 (Stata)
Chris Porter, Manager, Road Operations East

  • CW2024-109
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That Report RD2024-004, Access to PLAN 105 PT BLK R RP 57R2151 - PART 1 Stata, be received;

    That Staff proceed with Alternative Access 3, as outlined within Report RD2024-004; and

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

    Carried

Neighbourhood Housing in Lindsay Request to Amalgamate
Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager, Housing

  • CW2024-103

    That Report HS2024-002, Neighbourhood Housing in Lindsay Request to Amalgamate, be received;

    That Council, in its capacity as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, 2011 and pursuant to Council Policy CP2021-024 – Housing Service Manager Delegated Authority, delegate to the Human Services Manager, Housing, the authority to provide consent pursuant to section 166(5) of the Housing Services Act, 2011 for housing projects designated under the Housing Services Act to support an amalgamation of a designated housing project;

    That the Human Services Manager, Housing, provides written consent to Neighbourhood Housing in Lindsay to permit the requested amalgamation, subject to the amalgamating corporations providing all legal documentation evidencing the terms upon which the amalgamation is intended to proceed to the City, in form and content satisfactory to the Human Services Manager, Housing, and as advised by external legal counsel;

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any new or revised documents and agreements, resulting from the requested amalgamation; and

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

    Carried

Memorandum Regarding a Request for Electric Vehicle Management Plan
Councillor Warren

  • CW2024-110
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the Memorandum from Councillor Warren regarding, Request for Electric Vehicle Management Plan, be received;

    That an Electric Vehicle Strategy and Management Plan be developed; and

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

    Carried
  • CW2024-111
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

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

    Carried
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