The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

MINUTES

SPECIAL COUNCIL INFORMATION MEETING

Meeting #:	CC2017-32
Date:	Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Time:	Open Session Commencing at 1:00 p.m.
Location:	Council Chambers City Hall 26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8

MEMBERS:

• Mayor Andy Letham, Mayor
• Councillor Isaac Breadner, Councillor
• Councillor Pat Dunn, Councillor
• Councillor Doug Elmslie, Councillor
• Councillor Gord James, Councillor
• Councillor Gerard Jilesen, Councillor
• Councillor Brian S. Junkin, Councillor
• Councillor Rob Macklem, Councillor
• Councillor Mary Ann Martin, Councillor
• Councillor Gord Miller, Councillor
• Councillor Patrick O'Reilly, Councillor
• Councillor John Pollard, Councillor
• Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan, Councillor
• Councillor Heather Stauble, Councillor
• Councillor Stephen Strangway, Councillor
• Councillor Andrew Veale, Councillor
• Councillor Emmett Yeo, Councillor

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

CAO and Acting City Clerk R. Taylor, Deputy Clerk A. Rooth, Administrative Assistant M. Warren and various other staff were also in attendance.

Late Arrival: Councillor M.A. Martin  1:26 p.m.

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• CR2017-997
  Moved By Councillor Elmslie
  Seconded By Councillor Stauble

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

  Deletion - PUBLIC INFORMATION:

  4.1.1  
  Lewis Jackson, Rustic Trail Association
  Report PW2017-005 - Objection to Proposal to End Winter Plowing in April 2019;

  and
  THAT Item 4.1.5 be moved forward on the Agenda to be dealt with immediately following Item 4.1.3.

  CARRIED

4.

PUBLIC INFORMATION

CAO Taylor introduced and welcomed new City Clerk Cathie Ritchie.

4.1

Presentations

4.1.1

CC2017-32.4.1.1

Lewis Jackson, Rustic Trail Road Association
Report PW2017-005 - Objection to Proposal to End Winter Plowing in April 2019

The deputation by Lewis Jackson on behalf of the Rustic Trail Road Association was deleted with the adoption of the Agenda.

4.1.2

CC2017-32.4.1.2

Heather Kirby, General Manager, Kawartha Lakes Food Source
Luanne Reparon
Kawartha Lakes Food Source

Ms. Kirby, General Manager, and Ms. Reparon, Volunteer at Dunsford Food Bank, provided an overview of the Kawartha Lakes Food Source activities, noting that 2017 marks 15 years since it first opened. They shared some client stories to illustrate the need for their services in the community. Ms. Kirby advised that their board has just approved its first ever strategic plan, and left a copy for circulation to Council and staff. Ms. Kirby and Ms. Reparon answered questions put forth by members of Council.

• CR2017-998
  Moved By Councillor Pollard
  Seconded By Councillor Strangway

  RESOLVED THAT the deputation of Heather Kirby and Luanne Reparon of Kawartha Lakes Food Source, be received.

  CARRIED

4.1.3

CC2017-32.4.1.3

Dana Bachman, Grandmothers Advocacy Network (GRAN)
UN Orange Campaign Against Violence Towards Women and Girls

Ms. Bachman, on behalf of GRAN, provided an overview of the United Nations’ Unite to End Violence Against Women & Girls: Orange Campaign, which runs from November 25th to December 10th, 2017. She noted recent relevant events in the media, and commended the City, Women’s Resources, and MPP Laurie Scott for their efforts to highlight these issues in the community. Ms. Bachman answered questions put forth by members of Council.

• CR2017-999
  Moved By Councillor Stauble
  Seconded By Councillor Elmslie

  RESOLVED THAT the deputation of Dana Bachman of Grandmothers Advocacy Network (GRAN) regarding the UN Orange Campaign Against Violence Towards Women and Girls, be received.

   

  CARRIED

  Item 4.1.5 was moved forward on the Agenda to be dealt with next.

4.1.4

CC2017-32.4.1.4

Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor
Encroachment and Trespass to Property

Ms. Carlson, speaking as Acting Manager of Realty Services, provided information on Encroachment and Trespass Property. She outlined current responsibilities and enforcement powers, provided recommendations, including a proposed Realty Services Dock Leasing Program. She answered questions put forth by members of Council.

• CR2017-1001
  Moved By Councillor Dunn
  Seconded By Councillor Strangway

  RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor, regarding Encroachment and Trespass to Property, be received.

  CARRIED

4.1.5

CC2017-32.4.1.5

Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor
Realty Services Process

 

Ms. Carlson, speaking as Acting Manager of Realty Services, provided an overview of recent changes to the City's Land Sales Process, including enhanced public notification and enhanced determination of value processes. She identified potential changes to the governing framework that will be brought forward to Council.  She answered questions put forth by members of Council. 

• CR2017-1000
  Moved By Councillor Breadner
  Seconded By Councillor Miller

  RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor, regarding Realty Services Process, be received.

  CARRIED

8.

CONFIRMING BY-LAW

• CR2017-1002
  Moved By Councillor James
  Seconded By Councillor Veale

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

  CARRIED

9.

ADJOURNMENT

• CR2017-1003
  Moved By Councillor Strangway
  Seconded By Councillor Dunn

  RESOLVED THAT the Council Meeting adjourn at 2:55 p.m.

  CARRIED

  Read and adopted this 12th day of December, 2017.

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest noted.