The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

MINUTES

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Meeting #:CC2017-08
Date:
Time:
Closed Session Commencing at 1:00 p.m. Open Session Commencing at 2:00 p.m.
Location:
Council Chambers
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
MEMBERS:
  • Mayor Andy Letham
  • Councillor Isaac Breadner
  • Councillor Pat Dunn
  • Councillor Doug Elmslie
  • Councillor Gord James
  • Councillor Gerard Jilesen
  • Councillor Brian S. Junkin
  • Councillor Rob Macklem
  • Councillor Mary Ann Martin
  • Councillor Gord Miller
  • Councillor Patrick O'Reilly
  • Councillor John Pollard
  • Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan
  • Councillor Heather Stauble
  • Councillor Stephen Strangway
  • Councillor Andrew Veale
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.


Mayor Letham called the Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Councillors I. Breadner, P. Dunn, D. Elmslie, G. James, G. Jilesen, M.A. Martin, P. O'Reilly, J. Pollard, K. Seymour-Fagan, H. Stauble, S. Strangway, A. Veale and E. Yeo were in attendance.

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

Late Arrivals: Councillor Macklem 1:03 p.m.

Mayor Letham called the Open Session of the Meeting to order at 2:00 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, J. Pollard, K. Seymour-Fagan, H. Stauble, S. Strangway, A. Veale and E. Yeo were in attendance.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk J. Currins, Administrative Assistant S. O'Connell and various other staff members were also in attendance.

  • CR2017-206
    Moved ByCouncillor Strangway
    Seconded ByCouncillor Pollard

    RESOLVED THAT the Closed Session agenda be adopted as circulated.

    CARRIED

​There were no declarations of pecuniary interest noted.

  • CR2017-207
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    RESOLVED THAT Council convene into closed session at 1:01 p.m. in order to consider matters on the Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Closed Session Agenda and that are permitted to be discussed in a session closed to the public pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001. S.25.

    CARRIED

5.
OPENING CEREMONIES

The Mayor spoke in remembrance of former Councillor John Macklem and noted that the flags at City Hall are flying at half mast to honour the contribution that Mr. Macklem made to his community.

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

  • CR2017-212
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Breadner

    RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, March 21, 2017, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments:

    Additions:

    9.3     Eugene Munson
    Maintenance on Private Roads
    (Item 10.4.3 on the Agenda)

    10.1.5 Chuck Brownell, President, Antiquary Road Association
    Level of Service for Antiquary Road

    10.1.6 Paul Healy, President, Birch Glen Cottagers' Association
    Limited Service Agreement for Birch Glen Drive and Daisy Drive

    10.1.7 Beth Hicks
    Correspondence Regarding the Ward Boundary Review

    15.1.6 A By-law to Appoint a Deputy Clerk for the City of Kawartha Lakes

    15.1.7 A By-law to Amend By-law 2014-145 Being a By-law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Limited By-law Enforcement in the City of Kawartha Lakes

    CARRIED

Item 4.3

The City Solicitor provided legal advice relating to Municipal Responsibility to Maintain Roads.

  • CR2017-213
    Moved ByCouncillor Macklem
    Seconded ByCouncillor Martin

    Item 4.2

    RESOLVED THAT the following members of the public be appointed to the Carden Recreation Centre Volunteer Management Board:

    Chris Bowes, Pat Morton, Christina Winter and Stephanie Dyck for a two year term ending December 31, 2018; and

    Marian Hall, Jeff Titshall, Scott Mitchell and Mark Eastcott for a one year term ending December 31, 2017.

    CARRIED

8.3.1

​Councillor Strangway announced, on behalf of Denise Williams, that Earth Hour will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 8:30 p.m. Since Earth Hour occurs outside of business hours the City will be hosting an Earth Hour event during Earth Week in April. Councillor Strangway also noted that the deadline for nominations for Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards is Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Residents are encouraged to submit nominations for any individuals who have made a contribution to accessibility.

Councillor Elmslie announced that the deadline for nominations for the Environmental Hero Award is Friday, March 31, 2017. There are two award categories; one for adults and one for youth. Residents are encouraged to submit nominations so individuals can be considered for this years award.

Councillor Veale congratulated the Mariposa Lightning Bantams hockey team who won the All-Ontario Championship 'C' Division this past weekend.

Councillor Miller encouraged residents to submit nominations for the Environmental Hero Award. Councillor Miller noted that it is important to recognize the youth in the community to foster the importance of community involvement.

Councillor O'Reilly made the following announcements:

  • Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers for their third build.
  • The Arts Council is hosting a meeting at the Lindsay Golf Course on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 5:30. The evening will include entertainment which will feature The Kents.
  • The Home and Outdoor Show as held at the Lindsay Fairgrounds this past weekend. The event was hosted by the Kawartha Lakes This Week and it was very successful.
  • The Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes held the Shamrock Sprint on Saturday, March 11, 2017 raising over $10,000.00.
  • Over 100Trumpeter Swans have returned to Lake Scugog which is a sure sign of spring.

Councillor Macklem invited everyone to attend a celebration of life which will be held at Cambridge Street United Church on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. to honour the life of former Councillor John Macklem. A reception will follow the Celebration of Life. Councillor Macklem noted that the family appreciated that the flags at City Hall are flying at half mast.

Doug Carroll
Proposed Amendment to the Township of Fenelon Zoning By-law for Tow-All Inc.
(Item 10.3.12 on the Agenda)

​Doug Carroll spoke on behalf of the owner of Tow-All Inc. with regard to the proposed amendment to the Township of Fenelon Zoning By-law for 317 Ranchers Road. Mr. Carroll provided an overview on the progression of the application and the current proposal for the property. Mr. Carroll noted that there are two components to the application; deciding to permit the proposed towing facility and deciding whether or not Site Plan Control is required. Mr. Carroll recommended that Council remove the requirement for Site Plan Control when the by-law amendment is approved.

  • CR2017-214
    Moved ByCouncillor Pollard
    Seconded ByCouncillor Junkin

    RESOLVED THAT the deputation of Doug Carroll, regarding the proposed amendment to the Township of Fenelon Zoning By-law for Tow-All Inc., be received.

    CARRIED

JoAnne Jones
Ken Greig
Proposed Amendment to the Township of Fenelon Zoning By-law for Tow-All Inc.
(Item 10.3.12 on the Agenda)

JoAnne Jones spoke regarding the proposed amendment to the zoning by-law for Tow-All Inc. Ms. Jones advised that as a neighbouring property owner, she has concerns surrounding water drainage. When reviewing the new plan for the property she noted that there is no sand filter at the front of the property and the size of the parking lot has increased to over one hundred spots. Ms. Jones would like the site plan control to remain in place as protection in the event that the property is sold to a new owner. Ms. Jones responded to questions from Council.

  • CR2017-215
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Strangway

    RESOLVED THAT the deputation of JoAnne Jones, regarding the proposed amendment to the Township of Fenelon Zoning By-law for Tow-All Inc., be received.

    CARRIED

Eugene Munson
Maintenance on Private Roads
(Item 10.4.3 on the Agenda)

​Eugene Munson spoke to Council regarding the maintenance of Gillis Street in the former Fenelon Township. Mr. Munson advised that Gillis Street currently receives snow plowing and two gradings per year and Mr. Munson would like that maintenance to continue. Mr. Munson provided an overview of Gillis Street, including how the road was created and the number of residents who live on the road. Mr. Munson outlined that rather than eliminating maintenance on private and unassumed roads, the City should look at continuing to provide those services. Mr. Munson responded to questions from Council.

  • CR2017-216
    Moved ByCouncillor Strangway
    Seconded ByCouncillor Martin

    RESOLVED THAT the deputation of Eugene Gillis, regarding maintenance on private roads, be received.

    CARRIED

The following items were requested to be extracted from the Consent Agenda:

Councillor Stauble Item 10.1.1
Councillor Pollard Item 10.3.3
Councillor Junkin Item 10.3.5
Councillor James Item 10.3.7
Mayor Letham Item 10.3.13

  • Moved ByCouncillor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    RESOLVED THAT all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 of the Agenda be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.

    CARRIED

5.
OPENING CEREMONIES

​The Meeting was opened with the singing of 'O Canada'.

Subsequent Councillor Dunn declared a pecuniary interest in Item 10.3.13 as his son owns property near the property involved within the Report.

Minutes, Planning Committee Meeting
March 8, 2017

  • CR2017-251
    Moved ByCouncillor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Miller

    RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the March 8, 2017 Planning Committee Meeting be received and the recommendations be adopted.

    CARRIED

​The mover requested the consent of Council to read the by-laws by number only.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Jilesen
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    RESOLVED THAT the By-Laws shown in Section 15.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 15.1.1 to and including 15.1.7 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    CARRIED
  • CR2017-259
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Breadner

    RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 21, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    CARRIED
  • CR2017-260
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Breadner

    RESOLVED THAT the Council Meeting adjourn at 5:33 p.m.

    CARRIED

    Read and adopted this 4th day of April, 2017.