The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

COW2021-10
Commencing at 10:00 a.m. - Electronic Participation
Council Chambers
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
Members:
  • Mayor Andy Letham
  • Deputy Mayor Patrick O'Reilly
  • Councillor Ron Ashmore
  • Councillor Pat Dunn
  • Councillor Doug Elmslie
  • Councillor Tracy Richardson
  • Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan
  • Councillor Andrew Veale
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo
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Mayor Letham called the Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.. Deputy Mayor P. O'Reilly and Councillors R. Ashmore, P. Dunn, D. Elmslie, T. Richardson and A. Veale were in attendance in Council Chambers

Councillor K. Seymour-Fagan and Councillor E. Yeo were absent.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell, Deputy Clerk J. Watts and Director of Engineering and Assets J. Rojas were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

Directors B. Robinson, J. Stover, R. Sutherland, Acting Director R. Holy, Manager of Realty Services S. Dyer, Innovation and Strategy Specialist B. Stonehouse, Acting Manager of Customer Services and Executive Assistant L. Donnelly, Economic Development Officer - Community, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning E. Turner, Chief Building Official S. Murchison, and Planning Officer - Large Developments I. Walker were attendance electronically.

  • CW2021-263
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole of Tuesday, November 2, 2021, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

Deputation Regarding Fenelon Falls Second Crossing
(Items 4.3 and 4.3.1 on the Agenda)
Chris Appleton

Chris Appleton spoke to the Fenelon Falls Second Crossing and highlighted the need to address traffic issues in the Village of Fenelon Falls.

  • CW2021-264
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That the deputation of Chris Appleton, regarding the Fenelon Falls Second Crossing, be received; and

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

    Carried

Deputation Regarding the Fenelon Second Crossing
(Items 4.3 and 4.3.1 on the Agenda)
Christopher Handley

Christopher Handley spoke to the Fenelon Falls Second Crossing and highlighted the need to address traffic issues in Fenelon Falls to promote growth in the area.

  • CR2021-265
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the deputation of Christopher Handley, regarding the Fenelon Falls Second Crossing, be received; and

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

    Carried

Correspondence Regarding the Fenelon Falls Second Crossing
(Items 4.3 and 4.3.1 on the Agenda)
Ian Forster, Chair, Coboconk, Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce

  • CW2021-266
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That the correspondence from Ian Forster, Chair of the Coboconk, Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce, regarding the Fenelon Falls Second Crossing Update, be received; and

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

    Carried

Fenelon Falls Second Crossing Update Presentation
Juan Rojas, Director of Engineering and Assets
Rory Baksh, Dillon Consulting
Ian Borsuk, Dillon Consulting

Juan Rojas, Director of Engineering and Assets introduced the Fenelon Falls Second Crossing Update Presentation. Rory Baksh and Ian Borsuk, of Dillon Consulting, provided an overview of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment that has been completed for the Fenelon Falls Second Crossing.  The overview included a recap of the solutions that have been studied, provided an update on the work that has been completed since the last presentation to Council in November of 2020 and provided a summary of the recommendations that are being made as a result of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.

  • CW2021-267
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the presentation by Juan Rojas, Director of Engineering and Assets, Rory Baksh, of Dillon Consulting, and Ian Borsuk, of Dillon Consulting, regarding the Fenelon Falls Second Crossing, be received; and

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

    Carried

Fenelon Falls Second Crossing Update
Corby Purdy, Manager Infrastructure Design and Construction

  • CW2021-268
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That Report ENG2021-029, Fenelon Falls Second Crossing Update, be received;

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

    Carried
  • CW2021-269
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That Staff review and report back on the following elements associated with the Fenelon Falls Second Crossing:

    • moving forward with getting more information on the By-Pass option at the Somerville 3rd Concession (Burnt River);
    • the installation of better signage at County Road 121 and Highway 35;
    • review restricting left turns on Lindsay Street and Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving
    • review the implementation of no parking on Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving
    • the installation of an advanced left turn signal in and out of the Sobey's entrance
    • that no traffic signals be installed at Elliot Street and Lindsay Street, Fenelon Falls
    • complete existing bridge rehabilitation and improve pedestrian connections
    • work with Tim Horton's on their drive-thru issues and potential options for improvements
    • improve signage for Mitchell's Bridge
    • continue to monitor growth in Fenelon Falls that would support the need for a second in-town bridge; and

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

    Carried

Customer Service Program - Case Management Enhancement Presentation
Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services
Brenda Stonehouse, Strategy and Performance Specialist
Chris Moncrief, Application Supervisor
LeAnn Donnelly, Executive Assistant, Community Services

Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, LeAnn Donnelly, Acting Manager of Customer Services, and Brenda Stonehouse, Innovation and Strategy Specialist, provided an overview of the review of the Customer Service Program that has been completed and introduced enhancements that have been incorporated into the City's JDE Case Management System. The overview included a demonstration of the new dashboard tool which will be incorporated into the City of Kawartha Lakes website to provide case data to residents.

  • CW2021-270
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the presentation by Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, LeAnn Donnell, Acting Manager of Customer Services, Brenda Stonehouse, Strategy and Innovation Specialist, regarding the Customer Service Program - Case Management Enhancement, be received; and

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

    Carried

Million Dollar Makeover Program Update
Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer - Community

Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer – Community, provided an update on the Million Dollar Makeover Program and highlighted local success stories that have resulted from the Program.

  • CW2021-271
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That the presentation by Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer - Community, regarding the Million Dollar Makeover Program Update, be received; and

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

    Carried

Million Dollar Makeover Program Update
Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer - Community

  • CW2021-272
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That Report ED2021-032, Million Dollar Makeover Program Update, be received; and

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

    Carried

The meeting recessed at 12:04 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

Review and Replacement of By-Law 2012-019, Being a By-Law to Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992, within The City of Kawartha Lakes Presentation
Susanne Murchison, Chief Building Official

Mayor Letham stated that, as required under the Building Code Act, a public meeting was being held prior to Council making a decision on proposed amendments to the City of Kawartha Lakes Building By-Law, being By-Law 2012-019.  The proposed amendments introduce a new five (5) year fee schedule through the implementation of a replacement By-Law.

Susanne Murchison, Chief Building Official, provided an overview of the review and replacement of City of Kawartha Lakes By-Law 2012-019.

  • CW2021-274
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That the presentation by Susanne Murchison, Chief Building Official, regarding the Review and Replacement of By-Law 2012-019, being a By-Law to Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992, within 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

There were no public comments and no correspondence received in relation to the review and replacement of By-Law 2012-019.

The Statutory Public Meeting concluded at 1:09 p.m.

Review and Replacement of By-Law 2012-019, Being a By-Law to Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992 within the City of Kawartha Lakes
Susanne Murchison, Chief Building Official

  • CW2021-275
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That Report BLDG2021-002, Review and Replacement of By-Law 2012-019, be received;

    That a By-Law substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to this Report be forwarded to Council for adoption; and

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

    Carried

Telecommunications Facility Concurrence Application - Xplornet Communications
(Item 10.3 on the Agenda)
Cyrus Ghassabeh, FB Connect
Sarah Duncan, FB Connect

Sarah Duncan and Cyrus Ghassabeh, of FB Connect, spoke to the Telecommunications Facility Concurrence Application for Xplornet Communications at 1060 Sandy Hook Road (Geographic Township of Manvers) and provided an overview of the proposed location of the telecommunications tower on the subject property.

  • CW2021-276
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That the deputation of Cyrus Ghassabeh and Sarah Duncan of FB Connect, regarding the Telecommunications Facility Concurrence Application - Xplornet Communications (Item 10.3 on the Agenda), be received; and

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

    Carried

People for Climate Protection Milestone Presentation by Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Councillor Richardson
Angelina Giordano, Capacity Building Officer, Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program
Anahi Gomez, Capacity Building Coordinator, Partners for Climate Protection Program

Councillor Richardson introduced the Partners for Climate Protection Program that is offered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Angelina Giordano and Anahi Gomez, of the Partners for Climate Protection Program, provided an overview of the City's participation in the Partners for Climate Protection Program and congratulated the City on achieving Milestone's One (Create a Baseline Emissions Inventory and Forecast), Two (Set Emissions Reduction Targets) and Three (Develop a Local Plan) within that Program.

  • CW2021-277
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That the presentation by Councillor Richardson, Angelina Giordano and Anahi Gomez, of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Partners for Climate Protection Program, regarding the People for Climate Protection Milestone for 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

Kawartha Lakes Healthy Environment Plan - Update
Councillor Richardson
Richard Holy, Acting Director of Development Services

Councillor Richardson introduced the Kawartha Lakes Healthy Environment Plan Update. Richard Holy, Acting Director of Development Services provided an overview of the steps that have been completed for the Kawartha Lakes Healthy Environment Plan; how the Plan relates to the City's Strategic Plan and current work that is being completed.

  • CW2021-278
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That the presentation by Councillor Richardson and Richard Holy, Acting Director of Development Services, regarding the Kawartha Lakes Healthy Environment Plan Update, be received; and

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

    Carried

Request for Support of a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO), Bromont Homes Inc. and Melody Gardens, Inc.
Nicholas Macos, Black Sutherland LLP
Michael Bissett, Bousfields Inc.
Peter Zourntos Valdor Engineering
Saverio Montemareno, Bromont Homes

Nicholas Macos, of Black Sutherland LLP, Michael Bissett, of Bousfields Inc., Peter Zourntos, of Valdor Engineering, and Saverio Montemorano, of Bromont Homes, provided an overview of the request from Bromont Homes and Melody Gardens Inc. for Council Support of a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) for approximately 130 hectares of land located in south Lindsay, including lands east and west of the Lindsay Golf and Country Club as well as lands west of Lindsay Street to the north of the Lindsay Fair Grounds located on Angeline Street.

Saverio Montemorano confirmed that Bromont Homes and Melody Gardens Inc. are agreeable to the following commitments:

  • Commitment to participate in the City’s growth and development planning and servicing studies, including but not limited to, MCR through the GMS Project, municipal servicing and transportation master plan updates, and Development Charges Study update, and prior to building permits issued for development on the subject lands;
  • Commitment to payment of any and all costs and fees typical of development, and inclusive of Bromont and Melody’s proportionate share of infrastructure and servicing costs to support the proposed development (Growth pays for Growth concept);
  • Commitment to obtain all necessary Planning Act approvals to implement the proposed development;
  • Commitment to review and satisfy typical City conditions of development approval applied to subdivisions and non-residential development;
  • Commitment to review and satisfy typical conditions of development approval from appropriate agencies and stakeholders, including but not limited to, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, OMAFRA and First Nations; and
  • Commitment to any “community benefits” offered to the community (for example, Bromont and Melody will similarly commit to building 10% of residential units as purpose-built affordable housing units).
  • CW2021-279
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That the presentation, and associated correspondence, by Nicholas Macos, of Black Sutherland LLP, Michael Bissett, of Bousfields Inc., Peter Zourntos, of Valdor Engineering and Saverio Montemareno, of Bromont Homes, regarding a Request for Support of a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) from Bromont Homes and Melody Gardens Inc., be received; and

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

    Carried
  • CW2021-280
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That City Council supports the request from Bromont Homes Inc, and Melody Gardens Inc, for a Minister's Zoning Order on approximately 130 hectares of land as provided in the presentation and correspondence dated October 12th, 2021 inclusive of attachments A – D;

    That Staff be directed to work with Bromont Homes Inc. and Melody Gardens Inc. to prepare a draft development agreement acceptable to both parties, and that the draft agreement be forwarded to Council no later than end of January, 2022 for review and approval; and

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

    Carried

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Amendment of Designating By-Law, 1201 Salem Road, Geographic Township of Mariposa
Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning

  • CW2021-273
    Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Richardson

    That Report ED2021-027, Amendment of Designating By-Law - 1201 Salem Road, Geographic Township of Mariposa, be received;

    That the Municipal Heritage Committee's recommendation to amend By-Law 2018-177 be endorsed;

    That Staff be authorized to proceed with the process to amend the designating By-Law as prescribed by the Ontario Heritage Act and the issuance of a Notice of Intention to Amend;

    That an amending By-Law be brought forward to Council at the next Regular Council Meeting following the end of the notice period; and

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

    Carried

Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of Road Allowances Adjacent to 122 Miller Road and 471 Rohallion Road, Brechin
Laura Carnochan, Law Clerk- Realty Services

  • CW2021-282
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That Report RS2021-036, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure, and Sale of Road Allowances adjacent to 122 Miller Road, Brechin, be received;

    That the subject property, being a portion of road allowance adjacent to 122 Miller Road, Brechin, and legally described as Part of the Road Allowance between Lot 5 and Lot 6, Concession 2, in the Geographic Township of Carden, City of Kawartha Lakes (Part of PIN: 63109-0101 (LT)) and Part of the Road Allowance between Concession 2 and Concession 3 abutting Lots 1 to 9, in the Geographic Township of Carden, City of Kawartha Lakes (Part of PIN: 63109-0098 (LT)) be declared surplus to municipal needs;

    That the sale of a portion of the road allowance to the adjoining landowner (122 Miller Road, Brechin) 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 require a geotechnical report, at the cost of the purchaser, to determine the amount of aggregate located within the portion of road allowance to be sold to the owner of 122 Miller Road and the value of the land be set at the higher of $2.00 per tonne of aggregate or the minimum set price of $15.00 per linear foot of road allowance;

    That the donation of a portion of the road allowance to the adjoining landowner (471 Rohallion Road, Brechin) 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, notwithstanding Section 4.04 of By-Law 2018-020, the portion of road allowance adjacent to 471 Rohallion Road be conveyed for nominal consideration, as the property owner is a nature conservancy and therefore does not acquire a financial advantage as a result of the conveyance;

    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 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

Telecommunications Facility Concurrence Application - Xplornet Communications
Ian Walker, Planning Officer - Large Developments

  • CW2021-281
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That Report PLAN2021-059, Part of Lot 18, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Manvers, William and Anita Durant – Application D44-2021-005, be received;

    That the 45.0 metre self-supported telecommunication facility proposed by FB Connect on behalf of Xplornet Communications, to be sited on property at 1060 Sandy Hook Road and generally outlined in Appendices A to F to Report PLAN2021-059, be supported by Council, conditionally upon the applicant entering into a Telecommunication Facility Development Agreement with the City;

    That the Director of Development Services be authorized to advise Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada, the applicant, and all interested parties of Council’s decision;

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents and agreements required by the concurrence of this application; and

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

    Carried

Feasibility of Requiring Downtown Owners to Provide Private Waste Collection Services
David Kerr, Manager of Environmental Services

  • CW2021-283
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    That Report WM2021-014, Feasibility of Requiring Downtown Owners to Provide Private Waste Collection Services, be received; and

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

    Carried

Waste Management By-Law 2016-144 Amendment
David Kerr, Manager of Environmental Services

  • CW2021-284
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That Report WM2021-015, Waste Management By-Law 2016-144 Amendment, be received;

    That the proposed amendments to By-Law 2016-144, attached as Appendix A to Report WM2021-015, be approved; and

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

    Carried

Update - Street Sweeping Level of Service Policy
David Lembke, Manager, Roads Operations
Chris Porter, Manager, Roads Operations

  • CW2021-285
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That Report RD2021-005, Update - Street Sweeping Level of Service Policy, be received;

    That Council approve the proposed amendments to Policy CP2021-005 attached as Appendix A;

    That Staff be directed to increase the Level of Service for city wide street sweeping by increasing the amount of contracted resources by four (4) additional street sweepers for a total of eight (8) units, and four (4) additional water trucks;

    That Council approve an additional $81,000.00 in the 2022 Budget resulting from the increased level of service; and

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

    Carried

Winter Level of Service Review and Update
Oliver Vigelius, Manager of Roads Operations

  • CW2021-286
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That Report RD2021-006, Winter Level of Service Review and Update, be received;

    That the amended draft By-Law for Lindsay Business Improvement Area Sidewalk Clearing attached as Appendix B be approved and forwarded to Council for adoption;

    That the amended Council Level of Service Policy C 124 EPW 010 Roadway Level of Service Policy Winter Maintenance attached as Appendix C be renumbered and approved;

    That the amended Council Level of Service Policy C 125 EPW 011 Sidewalk Level of Service Policy Winter Maintenance attached as Appendix D be renumbered and approved; and

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

    Carried

Policy Review - Assumption of Private and Unassumed Roads
Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works

  • CW2021-287
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    That Report RD2021-007, Policy Review - Assumption of Private and Unassumed Roads, be received;

    That the proposed amendments to Council Policy CP2017-001 attached to this report as Appendix A be approved; and

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

    Carried

Memorandum Regarding Commercial Truck Traffic
Councillor Richardson

  • CW2021-288
    Moved ByCouncillor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dunn

    That the Memorandum from Councillor Richardson, regarding the restriction of Commercial Truck Traffic, be received;

    That Staff review the By-Law that restricts commercial truck traffic on rural roads and consider Yelverton Road, Ballyduff Road, Waite Road, and Drum Road for inclusion in a report back by the end of Q1, 2022;

    That the report back include options for enforcement; and

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

    Carried
  • CW2021-289
    Moved ByCouncillor Elmslie
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That the Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourn at 3:38 p.m.

    Carried
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