The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

COW2022-01
Open Session Commencing at 1:00 p.m. - Full Electronic Participation Meeting
Council Chambers
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
Members:
  • Mayor Andy Letham
  • Deputy Mayor Tracy Richardson
  • Councillor Ron Ashmore
  • Councillor Pat Dunn
  • Councillor Doug Elmslie
  • Councillor Patrick O'Reilly
  • Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan
  • Councillor Andrew Veale
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo
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1.
Call to Order
 

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

CAO R. Taylor, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell and Deputy Clerk J. Watts were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

City Clerk C. Ritchie, Directors B. Robinson, J. Rojas, R. Sutherland, City Solicitor R. Carlson and Fire Chief T. Jones, Manager of Realty Services S. Dyer, Economic Development Officer – Arts and Culture D. Goodwin, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning E. Turner, Manager of Human Services J. Mitchell and Police Chief M. Mitchell were also in attendance electronically.

2.
Adoption of Agenda
 

  • CW2022-001
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting of Tuesday, January 11, 2022, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
 

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.
Deputations
 

4.1
COW2022-01.4.1
 

Request for a Pipe Encroachment within Skyline Road
(Item 7.9 on the Agenda)
John Devos

John Devos provided an overview of the system that his farming operation uses to spread manure; the system includes the installation of a ten (10) inch pipe underneath Skyline Road to allow manure to travel underneath the traveled road.  Mr. Devos requested that Council approve an Encroachment Agreement to allow the pipe to remain in its current location.

  • CW2022-002
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That the deputation of John Devos, regarding a request for a pipe encroachment within Skyline Road, be received; and

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

    Carried

5.
Correspondence
 

5.1
COW2022-01.5.1
 

Request to Waive the Fee to Load Compost at the Lindsay-Ops Landfill
Beth Hendry, Program Coordinator, Kawartha Lakes Food Source

  • CW2022-004
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Richardson

    That the correspondence from Beth Hendry, Program Coordinator, Kawartha Lakes Food Source, regarding a request to waive the fee to load compost at the Lindsay-Ops Landfill, be received;

    That the fee to load compost at the Lindsay-Ops Landfill be waived for Kawartha Lakes Food Source on an ongoing basis; and

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

    Carried

6.
Presentations
 

6.1
COW2022-01.6.1
 

Film Production and Processes Feasibility Findings Presentation
Donna Goodwin, Economic Development Officer - Arts and Culture

Donna Goodwin, Economic Development Officer - Arts and Culture, provided an overview of the Film Production and Processes Feasibility Study.

  • CW2022-005
    Moved ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That the presentation by Donna Goodwin, Economic Development Officer - Arts and Culture, regarding the Film Production and Processes Feasibility Findings, be received; and

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

    Carried

6.1.1
Report ED2022-002
 

Film Production and Processes Feasibility Findings Report
Donna Goodwin, Economic Development Officer - Arts, Culture and Heritage

  • CW2022-006
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That Report ED2022-002, Film Production and Processes Feasibility Findings, be received;

    That Council endorse the findings of the Film Production and Process Study, attached as Appendix A, in principle and direct staff to work to develop a Film and Television Office in the Economic Development Division;

    That Council send a Letter of Support for the South Eastern Ontario Production Acceleration Fund to advocate for a Provincial Film Production Incentive Program for southeastern Ontario municipalities, and

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

    Carried

6.2
COW2022-01.6.2
 

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Presentation
Mark Mitchell, Chief, Kawartha Lakes Police Services

Mark Mitchell, Chief, Kawartha Lakes Police Services, provided an overview of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and also outlined the process that was followed by the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Advisory Committee to compile the Plan.

  • CW2022-007
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That the presentation by Mark Mitchell, Chief, Kawartha Lakes Police Services, regarding the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, be received; and

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

    Carried

6.2.1
Report CAO2022-001
 

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Report
Rod Sutherland, Director, Human Services

  • CW2022-008
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Reilly

    That Report CAO2022-001, Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, be received;

    That the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, appended as Attachment A to Report CAO2022-001, be approved;

    That the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Advisory Committee members be thanked for their contributions; and

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

    Carried

7.
Reports
 

7.1
CLK2022-004
 

Code of Conduct and Ethics - Members of Council and Local Boards Policy (CP2020-001) Amendments to Schedules A and B
Cathie Ritchie, City Clerk

  • CW2022-009
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Reilly

    That Report CLK2022-004, Code of Conduct and Ethics - Members of Council and Local Boards Policy Amendments to Schedules A and B, be received;

    That Council approves the recommended amendments to Schedules A and B of the Code of Conduct and Ethics - Members of Council and Local Boards Policy CP2020-001 attached as Appendix A to Report CKL2021-009, by removing the mandatory Affidavit requirement from the Investigation Protocols; and

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

    Carried

7.2
RS2022-001
 

Proposed Surplus, Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance Adjacent to Aylmer Dr. and 90 East Beehive Rd., Bobcaygeon
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

  • CW2022-010
    Moved ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That Report RS2022-001, Proposed Surplus, Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance Adjacent to 26 to 6 Aylmer Drive and 90 East Beehive Road, in the Geographic Village of Bobcaygeon, in The City of Kawartha Lakes, be received;

    That subject property, being the unopened road allowance, legally described as Aylmer Drive on Plan 373, PIN 63126-0484, adjacent to 26, 28, 24, 20, 16, 14, 10, 8, 6 Aylmer Drive and 90 East Beehive Road, in the Geographic Village of Bobcaygeon, in The City of Kawartha Lakes, be declared surplus to municipal needs;

    That the closure of the unopened road allowance and sale to each of the adjoining landowners be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provision 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;

    That Council set the value of the land at the minimum set price of $15.00 per linear foot of unopened road allowance adjacent to a lake;

    That Staff be directed to commence the process to stop up and close the said portion of the unopened 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;

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

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

    Carried

7.3
RS2022-002
 

Proposed Surplus, Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 309 ½ Avery Point Road
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

  • CW2022-011
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That Report RS2022-002, Proposed Surplus, Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 309 ½ Avery Point Road, in the Geographic Township of Carden, in The City of Kawartha Lakes, be received;

    That the subject property, being a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 309 ½ Avery Point Road, in the Geographic Township of Carden, in The City of Kawartha Lakes, and legally described as Lots 38-39 on Plan 136, in the Geographic Township of Carden, in The City of Kawartha Lakes;

    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;

    That Council set the value of land at the higher of the appraised value of 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 (with any amendments deemed necessary) shall be passed 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
RS2022-003
 

Proposed Surplus, Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 203 Avery Point Road
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

  • CW2022-012
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That Report RS2022-003, Proposed Surplus, Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 203 Avery Point Road, in the Geographic Township Carden, in The City of Kawartha Lakes, be received;

    That the subject property, being a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 203 Avery Point Road, in the Geographic Township of Carden, in The City of Kawartha Lakes and legally described as Lot 93 on Plan 150; Part of Lot 92 on Plan 150 as in VT95608, in the Geographic Township of Carden, in The 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;

    That Council set the value of land at the higher of the appraised value and of 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 (with any amendments deemed necessary) to close the road and authorize its disposition shall be passed 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
RS2022-004
 

Proposed Surplus, Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 89, 90, 95 Fell’s Point Road
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

  • CW2022-013
    Moved ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Richardson

    That Report RS2022-004, Proposed Surplus, Declaration, Closure and Sale of Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 89, 90, 95 Fell’s Point Road, be received;

    That subject property, being a portion of opened road allowance, legally described as as Part of Lots 31 and 32, Concession 11, in the Village of Fenelon, Part 2 on 57R-3525 being Fell’s Point Road, in The City of Kawartha Lakes, adjacent to 89, 90, 95 Fell’s Point Road, be declared surplus to municipal needs;

    That the closure of the road allowance and sale to the adjoining landowner be supported, in principle, in accordance with the provision 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;

    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 road allowance;

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

    That a By-Law (with any amendments deemed necessary) to close a portion of the opened road and authorize its disposition shall be passed if appropriate;

    That a Deeming By-Law be passed contemporaneously with the disposition By-Law;

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

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

    Carried

7.6
RS2022-006
 

Proposed Surplus, Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 243 Avery Point Road
Christine Oliver, Law Clerk - Realty Services

  • CW2022-014
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That Report RS2022-006, Proposed Surplus, Declaration, Closure and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 243 Avery Point Road, in the Geographic Township of Carden, in The City of Kawartha Lakes, be received;

    That the subject property, being a portion of shoreline road allowance, adjacent to 243 Avery Point Road, in the Geographic Township of Carden, in The City of Kawartha Lakes, and legally described as Lot 72 on Plan 150, in the Geographic Township of Carden, in The 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;

    That Council set the value of 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 (with any amendments deemed necessary) 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 these recommendations be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

    Carried

7.7
RS2022-007
 

Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 307 Avery Point Road
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

  • CW2022-015
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That Report RS2022-007, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of a Portion of Shoreline Road Allowance adjacent to 307 Avery Point Road, be received;

    That the subject property, being a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 307 Avery Point Road, Sebright and legally described as Lot 41 on Plan 150, 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;

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

    Carried

7.8
RS2022-008
 

Request for Removal of the Subject to the Interest of the Municipality Notation from Property Description – Bertram Street and Ernest Street
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

  • CW2022-016
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Reilly

    That Report RS2022-008, Request for Removal of “Subject to the Interest of the Municipality” Notation from Property Description – Bertram Street and Ernest Street, be received;

    That the subject property, Part of Bertram Street on Plan 44, being Part 8 on Plan 57R-10487 (PIN: 63210-0214 (LT)) and Ernest Street on Plan 44 South of Part 5 on Plan 57R-6784 (PIN: 63210-0194 (R)), in the Geographic Township of Ops, City of Kawartha Lakes be declared surplus to municipal needs;

    That Council support the closure of the road allowances and release the City’s interest in the balance of the property legally described as Part Lot 22, Concession 7, Lots 49-51, Part Lots 52, Part Lots 61-63, Lots 64-67, Part Lot 48, Part of Bertram Street on Plan 44, being Parts 1 to 8 on Plan 57R-10487; Subject to the Interest of the Municipality over Bertram Street on Plan 44, being Part 8 on Plan 57R-10487; Subject to an Easement in Gross over Part Lot 22, Concession 7, being Part 2 on Plan 57R-10487 as in R295268; Subject to an Easement in Gross over Part Lot 22, Concession 7, being Parts 4 and 5 on Plan 57R-10487 as in R295271; Subject to an Easement in Gross over Part Lot 22, Concession 7, being Parts 5 and 6 on Plan 57R-10487 as in R279520 (PIN: 63210-0214 (LT)) and Ernest Street on Plan 44 South of Part 5 on Plan 57R-6784 (PIN: 63210-0194 (R)), in the Geographic Township of Ops, City of Kawartha Lakes, in accordance with the provisions of By-law 2018-020, as amended, and the Municipal Act, 2001;

    That the By-Law attached as Appendix G to close the road and release the City’s interest in the property legally described as Part Lot 22, Concession 7, Lots 49-51, Part Lots 52, Part Lots 61-63, Lots 64-67, Part Lot 48, Part of Bertram Street on Plan 44, being Parts 1 to 8 on Plan 57R-10487; Subject to the Interest of the Municipality over Bertram Street on Plan 44, being Part 8 on Plan 57R-10487; Subject to an Easement in Gross over Part Lot 22, Concession 7, being Part 2 on Plan 57R-10487 as in R295268; Subject to an Easement in Gross over Part Lot 22, Concession 7, being Parts 4 and 5 on Plan 57R-10487 as in R295271; Subject to an Easement in Gross over Part Lot 22, Concession 7, being Parts 5 and 6 on Plan 57R-10487 as in R279520 (PIN: 63210-0214 (LT)) and Ernest Street on Plan 44 South of Part 5 on Plan 57R-6784 (PIN: 63210-0194 (R)), in the Geographic Township of Ops, City of Kawartha Lakes shall be passed; and

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents to facilitate the road closing and releasing the City’s interest in the property legally described as Part Lot 22, Concession 7, Lots 49-51, Part Lots 52, Part Lots 61-63, Lots 64-67, Part Lot 48, Part of Bertram Street on Plan 44, being Parts 1 to 8 on Plan 57R-10487; Subject to the Interest of the Municipality over Bertram Street on Plan 44, being Part 8 on Plan 57R-10487; Subject to an Easement in Gross over Part Lot 22, Concession 7, being Part 2 on Plan 57R-10487 as in R295268; Subject to an Easement in Gross over Part Lot 22, Concession 7, being Parts 4 and 5 on Plan 57R-10487 as in R295271; Subject to an Easement in Gross over Part Lot 22, Concession 7, being Parts 5 and 6 on Plan 57R-10487 as in R279520 (PIN: 63210-0214 (LT)) and Ernest Street on Plan 44 South of Part 5 on Plan 57R-6784 (PIN: 63210-0194 (R)), in the Geographic Township of Ops, City of Kawartha Lakes; and

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

    Carried

7.9
RS2022-009
 

Request for License Agreement – Pipe Encroachment within Skyline Road
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk - Realty Services

  • CW2022-003
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Reilly

    That Report RS2022-009, Request for License Agreement – Pipe Encroachment within Skyline Road, be received;

    That Staff be directed to enter into a License Agreement with the applicant to allow a pipe within Skyline Road (connecting 140 Skyline Road and 147 Skyline Road) to remain in its current location; and

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

    Carried

7.10
ED2022-001
 

Amendment of the Heritage Delegated Authority By-Law
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • CW2022-017
    Moved ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That Report ED2022-001, Amendment of the Heritage Delegated Authority By-Law, be received;

    That By-Law 2019-154 be amended as outlined in Appendix A of this report;

    That the necessary amending By-Law be brought forward to Council for adoption; and

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

    Carried

7.11
ED2022-004
 

Feral Pigs in Kawartha Lakes
Kelly Maloney, Economic Development Officer - Agriculture

  • CW2022-018
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Reilly

    That Report ED2022-004, Feral Pigs in Kawartha Lakes, be received;

    That Staff initiate public education on the environmental damage and risks of allowing an invasive feral pig population to be established in Kawartha Lakes and the need for public reporting of all sightings;

    That sightings of feral pigs reported in the provincial database from within Kawartha Lakes be actively monitored by Staff;

    That Staff develop and report back to Council, in Q2 2022, a recommended program to deal with feral pigs in Kawartha Lakes; and

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

     

    Carried

7.12
SOC2022-001
 

Social Services 2021 Service Plan
Janine Mitchell, Human Services Manager

  • CW2022-019
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That Report SOC2022-001, Social Services 2021 Service Plan, be received;

    That the 2021 Social Services Plan, Appendix A to Report SOC2022-001, be endorsed; and

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

    Carried

8.
Memorandums
 

8.1
COW2022-01.8.1
 

Memorandum Regarding Water Service Capacity for the Village of Woodville
Councillor Veale

  • CW2022-020
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the Memorandum from Councillor Veale, regarding the Water Service Capacity for the Village of Woodville, be received;

    That Staff report back to Council by Q2, 2022, with an update on water service capacity of the existing system in the Village of Woodville;

    That the report include, but not be limited to, existing capacity availability for future development, and the feasibility of service expansion (including existing test well capabilities and use); and

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

    Carried

9.
Adjournment
 

  • CW2022-021
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That the Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourn at 2:44 p.m.

    Carried
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