The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

COW2023-01

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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 Tracy Richardson
• Councillor Ron Ashmore
• Councillor Dan Joyce
• Councillor Charlie McDonald
• Councillor Mike Perry
• Councillor Eric Smeaton
• Coucillor Pat Warren
• Councillor Emmett Yeo

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1.

Call to Order

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, and P. Warren were in attendance in Council Chambers.

Councillor E. Yeo was in attendance electronically.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell, Deputy Clerk J. Watts, Directors C. Faber, R. Holy, B. Robinson, C. Shanks, Paramedic Chief S. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Assets A. Found, Manager of Technical Services M. Farquhar and Supervisor of Traffic Management J. Kelly were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

Manager of Planning L. Barrie, Housing Manager M. Corley and Manager of Realty Services S. Dyer were in attendance electronically.

Mayor Elmslie offered words of appreciation for the City's Parks and Recreation Division for their recent efforts to address the repairs that were needed at the Little Britain Community Centre in a timely fashion.

Mayor Elmslie offered also offered words of appreciation for the City's Public Works Staff as they worked to address the snowstorm that was experienced over Christmas.  Director Robinson echoed Mayor Elmslie's words appreciation of Staff.  Director Robinson also provided an overview of the declaration of a significant weather event and outlined how the City worked to address the snowstorm.

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• CW2023-001
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting of January 10, 2023 be adopted as circulated with the following amendments:

  Additions:

  Item 4.3 Deputation by Brian Lefort regarding a Minister's Zoning Order Request for Lands Known as 405 St. David Street, Lindsay (Riverwalk)

  Item 5.5 Correspondence from Matt Morrissey regarding a Request for Parking Lot Maintenance at Cowan's Drive and Peace Road

  Item 5.6 Correspondence from Allan Boys and Marion Boys regarding a Request for Parking Lot Maintenance at Cowan's Drive and Peace Road

  Item 5.7 Correspondence from Lynn Welsh regarding a Minister's Zoning Order Request for Lands Known as 405 St. David Street, Lindsay (Riverwalk)

   

  Carried

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.

Deputations

4.1

COW2023-01.4.1

Request for Assistance Regarding a High Water Bill for the Commercial Plaza at 205 St. George Street, Lindsay
Danny Sabo
Robert Sabo

Danny Sabo and Robert Sabo provided an overview of the high water bill that they received for 205 St. George Street in Lindsay.  The overview outlined that after an extensive investigation by Mr. Sabo, and City Staff, it was determined that the water bill resulted from a running toilet in a tenanted unit at the property that was not being visited on a regular basis.  Mr. Sabo asked Council to provide relief for the unusually high water bill that was in excess of $14,000.00.

• CW2023-002
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That the deputation of Danny Sabo and Robert Sabo, regarding a Request for Assistance for a High Water Bill for the Commercial Plaza at 205 St. George Street, Lindsay, be received;

  That the request be forwarded to Staff for review and report back; and

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

  Carried

4.2

COW2023-01.4.2

Request for a Municipal Support Resolution for an Electrical Storage Project in the City of Kawartha Lakes
Daryl Scheerer, BluEarth Renewables
Matthew Allen, BluEarth Renewables

Darryl Scheerer and Matthew Allen, of BluEarth Renewables provided an overview of an electrical storage project that is being proposed.  The proposed project would be located adjacent to an existing solar facility near Bolsover (known as Goodlight Solar). BluEarth Renewables is seeking a support resolution from Council for the proposed project as part of the procurement process that must complete for the Independent Electricity System Operator ("IESO"). If BluEarth Renewables is successful with the procurement process they would then initiate all of the necessary development applications that would be required before construction of the proposed project could be initiated.

• CW2023-003
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the deputation of Darryl Scheerer and Matthew Allen, of BluEarth Renewables, regarding a Request for Municipal Support Resolution for an Electrical Storage Project in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received;

  That the proposed electrical storage project adjacent to the existing solar facility known as Goodlight Solar near Bolsover be supported in principle; and

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

  Carried

4.3

CC2023-01.4.3

Minister's Zoning Order Request for Lands Known as 405 St. David Street, Lindsay (Riverwalk)
(Relating to Agenda Item 6.2)
Brian Lefort

Brian Lefort provided an overview that the concerns that have been raised by residents surrounding the proposed Riverwalk Development for lands known as 405 St. David Street, Lindsay.  Mr. Lefort's overview included concern regarding the style of the proposed development, the duration of the construction period and the impact that will have on area residents, the number of homes to be constructed and the impact that will have on traffic flow, environmental concerns given the proximity to the Scugog River and the impact the increase in population will have on local services (i.e. hospitals, schools, etc.). Mr. Lefort requested that Council not support the Minister's Zoning Order request for the Riverwalk Development.

• CW2023-004
  Moved By Councillor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That the deputation of Brian Lefort, regarding a Minister's Zoning Order Request for Lands Known as 405 St. David Street, Lindsay (Riverwalk), be received; and

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

  Carried

5.

Correspondence

5.1

COW2023-01.5.1

Correspondence Regarding Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022
(Relating to Agenda Item 6.4)
The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

• CW2023-005
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That the correspondence from The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, regarding Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2002, be received; and

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

  Carried

5.2

COW2023-01.5.2

Correspondence Regarding the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
(Relating to Agenda Item 6.4)
Jennifer Keyes, Director, Resources Planning and Development Policy Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

• CW2023-006
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the correspondence from Jennifer Keyes, Director, Resources Planning and Development Policy Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, regarding the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2002, be received; and

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

  Carried

5.3

COW2023-01.5.3

Open Letter of Concern and Appeal: Geranium Homes - King's Bay
Mike Wilson
Rene Wilson

• CW2023-007
  Moved By Councillor Joyce
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That the correspondence from Mike Wilson and Rene Wilson, regarding an Open Letter of Concern and Appeal: Geranium Homes - King's Bay, be received; and

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

  Carried

5.4

COW2023-01.5.4

Request for Parking Lot Maintenance at Cowan's Drive and Peace Road
Jaclyn Rodo

• CW2023-008
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the correspondence from Jaclyn Rodo, regarding a Request for Parking Lot Maintenance at Cowan's Drive and Peace Road, be received; and

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

  Carried

5.5

COW2023-01.5.5

Request for Parking Lot Maintenance at Cowan's Drive and Peace Road
(Relating to Agenda Item 5.4)
Matt Morrissey

• CW2023-009
  Moved By Councillor McDonald
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the correspondence from Matt Morrissey, regarding a Request for Parking Lot Maintenance at Cowan's Drive and Peace Road, be received; and

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

  Carried

5.6

COW2023-01.5.6

Request for Parking Lot Maintenance at Cowan's Drive and Peace Road
(Relating to Agenda Item 5.4)
Allan Boys
Marion Boys

• CW2023-010
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the correspondence from Allan Boys and Marion Boys, regarding a Request for Parking Lot Maintenance at Cowan's Drive and Peace Road, be received; and

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

  Carried

5.7

COW2022-01.5.7

Minister's Zoning Order Request for Lands Known as 405 St. David Street, Lindsay (Riverwalk)
(Relating to Agenda Item 6.2)
Lynn Welsh

• CW2023-011
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That the correspondence from Lynn Welsh, regarding a Minister's Zoning Order Request for Lands Known as 405 St. David Street, Lindsay (Riverwalk), be received; and

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

  Carried

6.

Presentations

6.1

COW2023-01.6.1

Overview of the Omemee Swans Club
Jillian Cockerall, President, Omemee Swans Club

Jillian Cockerall, President of the Omemee Swans Club, provided an overview of the Omemee Swans Club which was established to service, assist, nurture and support the local community. The Omemee Swans is a locally driven service club that intends to make a positive difference and contribute to the well being of the local community.  During their first year, the Omemee Swans was able to contribute $7861.75 to the local community through their fundraising initiatives. Anyone who is interested in joining the Omemee Swans, or who is interested in starting their own local Swans chapter, is encouraged to contact Jillian directly.

• CW2023-012
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the presentation by Jillian Cockerall, President, Omemee Swans Club, regarding an overview of the Omemee Swans Club, be received; and

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

  Carried

6.2

COW2023-01.6.2

Minister's Zoning Order Request for Lands Known as 405 St. David Street, Lindsay (Riverwalk)
Richard Holy, Director of Development Services
Dan Ridgeway, Associate - Planning and Urban Design, The MBTW Group

Richard Holy, Director of Development Services, provided an introduction to the Riverwalk Development, which is located on lands known as 405 St. David Street, Lindsay. Dan Ridgeway, Associate - Planning and Urban Design, The MBTW Group, and Mr. Michael Moldenhauer, provided a detailed overview of the proposed Riverwalk Development. Council has been asked to support a Minister's Zoning Order Request for the development.

• CW2023-013
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That the presentation by Richard Holy, Director of Development Services, Dan Ridgeway, Associate - Planning and Urban Design, The MBTW Group, and Michael Moldenhauer, regarding a Minister's Zoning Order Request for Lands Known as 405 St. David Street, Lindsay (Riverwalk), be received; and

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

  Carried

6.3

COW2023-01.6.3

Growth Management Strategy Update Presentation
Leah Barrie, Manager of Planning
Jamie Cook, Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.

Leah Barrie, Manager of Planning, and Jamie Cook, of Watson and Associates Economists Ltd., provided an overview and an update on the Growth Management Strategy for the City of Kawartha Lakes. The overview included the purpose of the study, the project schedule, initial growth forecasts (including population, homes and employment) as well as the timing that will be followed for the balance of the project.

• CW2023-014
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That the presentation by Leah Barrie, Manager of Planning, Jamie Cook, of Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. and Shaila Taku, of Watson and Associates Economists Ltd., regarding the Growth Management Strategy Update, be received; and

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

  Carried

6.4

COW2023-01.6.4

Overview Presentation for Bill 108, Bill 109 and Bill 23
Richard Holy, Director of Development Services

Richard Holy, Director of Development Services, provided an update on Bill 108 (the More Homes More Choice Act, 2019), Bill 109 (the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2002) and Bill 23 (the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022).  The update included an overview of how the changes imposed by Bill 108, Bill 109 and Bill 23 will affect the Conservation Authorities Act, the Development Charges Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, the Ontario Heritage Act, the Planning Act and Affordable Housing.

• CW2023-016
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That the presentation by Richard Holy, Director of Development Services, regarding an Overview of Bill 108, Bill 109 and Bill 23, be received; and

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

  Carried

6.5

COW2023-01.6.5

Missing Children Society of Canada Child Search Network and Rescu' App
Deputy Mayor Richardson
Mark Mitchell, Chief, Kawartha Lakes Police Services
Tim Tatchell, Detachment Commander, City of Kawartha Lakes OPP
Amanda Pick, Missing Children's Society of Canada

Deputy Mayor Richardson, Mark Mitchell, Chief of Kawartha Lakes Police Services, Tim Tatchell, Detachment Commander for the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP and Amanda Pick, Chief Executive Officer for the Missing Children Society of Canada, provided an overview of the Rescu' App (the 'App') that has been launched by the Missing Children's Society of Canada. The App will allow residents to be notified if a child is missing within their local area.  The App will increase public notification if there is a missing child and it will create a network that can be relied upon for search efforts. Residents are encouraged to download the Rescu' App.

• CW2023-015
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That the presentation by Deputy Mayor Richardson, Mark Mitchell, Chief, Kawartha Lakes Police Services, Tim Tatchell, Detachment Commander, City of Kawartha Lakes OPP, and Amanda Pick, of the Missing Children's Society of Canada, regarding The Missing Children's Society of Canada Child Search Network and the Rescu' App, be received;

  That Council authorizes the City of Kawartha Lakes to be a participant in the MCSC Child Search Network, including adoption of the MCSC rescu’ app where appropriate and feasible;

  That Council authorizes the City of Kawartha Lakes to participate in advocacy and communications, in partnership with MCSC and KLPS, to expand the MCSC Child Search Network; and

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

  Carried

7.

Reports

7.1

CLK2023-001

2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Report
Cathie Ritchie, City Clerk

• CW2023-017
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That Report CLK2023-001, 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Report, be received; and

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

  Carried

7.2

RS2023-001

Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 203 Ballyduff Road, Pontypool
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• CW2023-018
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Smeaton

  That Report RS2023-001, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 203 Ballyduff Road, Pontypool, be received;

  That the subject property, being a portion of road allowance adjacent to 203 Ballyduff Road, Pontypool and legally described as Road Allowance between Concession 5 and Concession 6 Abutting Lots 4 and 5 Lying Between 9R-836 and Ballyduff Road, AKA Main Street Except R400078, Part 2 on Plan 57R-7173 and Part 1 on Plan 57R-7995, in the Geographic Township of Manvers, City of Kawartha Lakes, being Part of PIN: 63267-0175 (LT), be declared surplus to municipal needs;

  That the closure of the portion of road allowance to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and subject to the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale (including a condition that the subject portion of road allowance merge with the purchaser’s adjacent property on closing);

  That Council set the value of the land at the higher of the appraised value or the minimum set price of $15.00 per linear foot of interior road allowance;

  That staff be directed to commence the process to stop up and close the said portion of road allowance;

  That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to close the road and authorize its disposition shall be passed, if appropriate;

  That a deeming by-law be passed contemporaneously with the disposition by-law, if required;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documents to facilitate the road closing and conveyance of the lands; and

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

  Carried

7.3

RS2023-002

Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 17 Head River Lane, Sebright
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• CW2023-019
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That Report RS2023-002, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 17 Head River Lane, Sebright, be received;

  That the subject property, being a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 17 Head River Lane, Sebright and legally described as Part of Lot 31, Concession 5, as in R436894; Together With R436894, in the Geographic Township of Dalton, City of Kawartha Lakes, be declared surplus to municipal needs;

  That the closure of the portion of shoreline road allowance to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and subject to the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale (including a condition that the subject portion of road allowance merge with the purchaser’s adjacent property on closing);

  That Council set the value of the land at the higher of the appraised value or the minimum set price of $20.00 per linear foot of shoreline road allowance adjacent to a river;

  That staff be directed to commence the process to stop up and close the said portion of shoreline road allowance;

  That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to close the road and authorize its disposition shall be passed, if appropriate;

  That a deeming by-law be passed contemporaneously with the disposition by-law, if appropriate;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documents to facilitate the road closing and conveyance of the lands; and

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

  Carried

7.4

RS2023-003

Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 155 McCrackin Avenue, Sebright
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• CW2023-020
  Moved By Deputy Mayor Richardson
  Seconded By Councillor Yeo

  That Report RS2023-003, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 155 McCrackin Avenue, Sebright, be received;

  That the subject property, being a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 155 McCrackin Avenue, Sebright and legally described as Part of Lot 23, Concession 3 as in R303945, in the Geographic Township of Carden, City of Kawartha Lakes, be declared surplus to municipal needs;

  That the closure of the portion of shoreline road allowance to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and subject to the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale (including a condition that the subject portion of road allowance merge with the purchaser’s adjacent property on closing);

  That Council set the value of the land at the higher of the appraised value or the minimum set price of $23.00 per linear foot of shoreline road allowance adjacent to a lake;

  That staff be directed to commence the process to stop up and close the said portion of shoreline road allowance;

  That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to close the road and authorize its disposition shall be passed, if appropriate;

  That a deeming by-law be passed contemporaneously with the disposition by-law, if appropriate;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documents to facilitate the road closing and conveyance of the lands; and

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

  Carried

7.5

RS2023-004

Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 55 Coldstream Road, Fenelon Falls
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• CW2023-021
  Moved By Councillor Yeo
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That Report RS2023-004, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 55 Coldstream Road, Fenelon Falls, be received;

  That the subject property, being a portion of road allowance adjacent to 55 Coldstream Road, Fenelon Falls and legally described as Part of Maple Street on Plan 115, in the Geographic Township of Fenelon, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Part 1 on Plan 57R-6939, being Part of PIN: 63159-0338 (LT), be declared surplus to municipal needs;

  That the sale of the portion of road allowance to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and subject to the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale (including a condition that the subject portion of road allowance merge with the purchaser’s adjacent property on closing);

  That Council set the value of the land at the higher of the appraised value or the minimum set price of $15.00 per linear foot of interior road allowance;

  That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to authorize the disposition of the subject property shall be passed, if appropriate;

  That a deeming by-law be passed contemporaneously with the disposition by-law, if required;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documents to facilitate the conveyance of the lands; and

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

  Carried

7.6

RS2023-005

Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of Road Allowance adjacent to Part of Lots 22 & 23, Concession C, Mariposa
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• CW2023-022
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That Report RS2023-005, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of Road Allowance adjacent to Part of Lots 22 & 23, Concession C, Mariposa, be received;

  That the subject property, being a portion of road allowance adjacent to Part of Lots 22 and 23, Concession C as in R394542; Subject to R394543, in the Geographic Township of Mariposa, City of Kawartha Lakes, and legally described as Road Allowance between Concession B and Concession C Lying East of Marsh Creek and West of Part 13 on Plan 57R-1557, Closed by A19852, in the Geographic Township of Mariposa, City of Kawartha Lakes, being PIN: 63197-0253 (LT) and Road Allowance between Concession B and Concession C as Closed by A19852, in the Geographic Township of Mariposa, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Parts 13 and 14 on Plan 57R-1557, being Part of PIN: 63197-0228 (LT), be declared surplus to municipal needs;

  That the closure and sale of the portion of road allowance to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and subject to the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale (including a condition that the subject portion of road allowance merge with the purchaser’s adjacent property on closing);

  That Council set the value of the land at the higher of the appraised value or the minimum set price of $15.00 per linear foot of interior road allowance;

  That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to close the road and authorize its disposition shall be passed, if appropriate;

  That a deeming by-law be passed contemporaneously with the disposition by-law, if required;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documents to facilitate the road closing and conveyance of the lands; and

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

  Carried

7.7

RS2023-006

Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 67 Rose Street, Lindsay
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• CW2023-023
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That Report RS2023-006, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 67 Rose Street, Lindsay, be received;

  That the subject property, being a portion of road allowance adjacent to 67 Rose Street, Lindsay and legally described as Part of Lane E on Plan 123, in the Geographic Township of Fenelon, City of Kawartha Lakes, being Part of PIN: 63275-0126 (LT), be declared surplus to municipal needs;

  That the closure and sale of the portion of road allowance to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and subject to the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale (including a condition that the subject portion of road allowance merge with the purchaser’s adjacent property on closing);

  That Council set the value of the land at the higher of the appraised value or the minimum set price of $15.00 per linear foot of interior road allowance (calculated at $3.72 per linear foot, as the $15.00 per linear foot is based on a 66-foot width and the subject property is approximately 16.17 feet wide);

  That staff be directed to commence the process to stop up and close the said portion of road allowance;

  That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to close the road and authorize its disposition shall be passed, if appropriate;

  That a deeming by-law be passed contemporaneously with the disposition by-law, if required;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documents to facilitate the road closing and conveyance of the lands; and

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

  Carried

7.8

RS2023-007

Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 251 Shadow Lake Road 4, Norland
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

• CW2023-024
  Moved By Councillor McDonald
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor Richardson

  That Report RS2023-007, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 251 Shadow Lake Road 4, Norland, be received;

  That, notwithstanding Section 8.01 of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, the subject property, being a portion of road allowance adjacent to 251 Shadow Lake Road 4, Norland and legally described as Part of the Road Allowance between Lot 72 and Lot 73, Concession Front Range, Lying West of Highway 503, in the Geographic Township of Somerville, City of Kawartha Lakes, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 57R-4985, being Part of PIN: 63120-1286 (LT), be declared surplus to municipal needs;

  That the closure and sale of the portion of road allowance to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provisions of By-Law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001, and subject to the parties entering into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale (including a condition that the subject portion of road allowance merge with the purchaser’s adjacent property on closing);

  That Council set the value of the land at the higher of the appraised value or the minimum set price of $15.00 per linear foot of interior road allowance;

  That staff be directed to commence the process to stop up and close the said portion of road allowance;

  That a by-law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to close the road and authorize its disposition shall be passed, if appropriate;

  That a deeming by-law be passed contemporaneously with the disposition by-law, if required;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documents to facilitate the road closing and conveyance of the lands; and

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

  Carried

7.9

ENG2023-001

Request for Crosswalks on Various Roads
Joseph Kelly, Traffic Management Supervisor

• CW2023-025
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That Report ENG2023-001 Request for Crosswalk on Various Roads be received; and

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

  Carried

8.

Memorandums

8.1

COW2023-01.8.1

Memorandum Regarding a Speed Limit Reduction on Pigeon Lake Road from Highway 36 to Weldon Road
Councillor Smeaton

• CW2023-027
  Moved By Councillor Smeaton
  Seconded By Councillor Perry

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Smeaton, regarding a Speed Limit Reduction on Pigeon Lake Road from Highway 36 to Weldon Road, be received;

  That staff be requested to review the speed limit of Pigeon Lake Road from Highway 36 to Weldon Road for consideration of reducing maximum speed to 40km/hr, and report back with options, recommendations and budget implications by end of Q2, 2023; and

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

  Carried

8.2

COW2023-01.8.2

Memorandum Regarding a Downeyville Pedestrian Warning and Crosswalk
Councillor Ashmore

• CW2023-028
  Moved By Councillor Ashmore
  Seconded By Councillor McDonald

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding a Downeyville Pedestrian Warning and Crosswalk, be received;

  That Staff be requested to complete a warrant review for consideration of an east west pedestrian crossing within the Village of Downeyville and report back with options, recommendations and budget implications by end of Q2, 2023; and

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

  Carried

8.3

COW2023-01.8.3

Memorandum Regarding School Pedestrian Safety in Cameron
Councillor Perry

• CW2023-026
  Moved By Councillor Perry
  Seconded By Councillor Warren

  That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding School Pedestrian Safety in Cameron, be received;

  That staff be instructed to come back with a report in Q1, 2023, indicating options as well as associated budget implications, for providing increased school pedestrian safety at Fenelon Township Public School until the reconstruction of Cameron Road scheduled for 2026; and

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

  Carried

9.

Adjournment

• CW2023-029
  Moved By Councillor Warren
  Seconded By Councillor Joyce

  That the Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourn at 6:02 p.m.

  Carried