Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (42 motions)
40 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
McDonald That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, May 21, 2024, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments: Additions: Item 6.2 Deputation by Doug Carroll, regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law (relating to Items 11.2.1 and 14.2.2 on the Agenda) Item 6.3 Deputation by Barry Snider, regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law (relating to Items 11.2.1 and 14.2.2 on the Agenda) Item 6.4 Deputation by James Molloy, regarding Programming at the Frost Campus of Fleming College (relating to Item 9.3.10 on the Agenda) Item 6.5 Deputation by Natalee Barker, regarding Programming at the Frost Campus of Fleming College (relating to Item 9.3.10 on the Agenda) Item 7.2 Correspondence from Brian Bartley, regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law (relating to Items 11.2.1 and 14.2.2 on the Agenda) Item 7.3 Correspondence from Matthew Corey, of Malone Given Parsons, regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law (relating to Items 11.2.1 and 14.2.2 on the Agenda) Item 14.1.9 being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes and His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Solicitor General for the Commissioner to Assume Policing Responsibility Under Section 22(2)2 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 S.O. 2019, c.1, Sched. 1
Moved by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 30, 2024, be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Smeaton, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That the deputation of Doug Carroll, regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation , be received.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That the deputation of Barry Snider, regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation , be received.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
That the correspondence from Charles A. Harnick, of ADR Chambers, regarding the City of Kawartha Lakes Integrity Commissioner Annual Report for the Operating Period of February 28, 2023 to February 27, 2024 , be received.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That the correspondence from Brian Bartley, regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation , be received.
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That the correspondence from Matthew Corey, of Malone, Given, Parsons, regarding Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation , be received.
Moved by Councillor Smeaton, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That the presentation by Jamie Cook, of Watson and Associates Economists Ltd., regarding the Growth Management Strategy , be received.
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Smeaton
Carried
That the correspondence from Maureen Adamson, President of Fleming College, regarding Programming at the Frost Campus of Fleming College , be received.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 7, 2024 be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 9.3.8, 9.3.9 and 9.3.10, be adopted. 9.3 Business Arising from Committee of the Whole Minutes 9.3.1 CW2024-113 That the presentation by Terry Jones, Fire Chief, regarding Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service 2023 Annual Report , be received.
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Smeaton
Carried
That the deputation of Troy Karkoulas, regarding Collection of Fees Under By-Law 2014-255, being the Mandatory Connect By-Law , be received.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That Staff be directed to review By-Law 2014-255, being the Mandatory Connect By-Law for the City of Kawartha Lakes, and report back to Council by the end of Q3, 2024 regarding billing requirements for properties that are subject to By-Law 2014-255 but not connected to municipal services; and That no action be taken on the lands owned by Troy Karkoulas, with regard to By-Law 2014-255, pending the report back to Council.
Moved by Councillor Joyce, seconded by Councillor Smeaton
Carried
That the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of May 8, 2024, be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That Report PUR2024-011, 2024-037-RFHSQ Construction of Concrete Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters , be received; That Amazing Construction be selected for the award of the Request for High Score Quotation 2024-037-RFHSQ Construction of Concrete Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters as the highest scoring Proponent; That the deficit of $210,471.00 (including payable HST) be financed from the uncommitted portion of the Capital Contingency Reserve (1.32248); That subject to receipt of the required documents, the Director of Engineering and Corporate Assets be authorized to execute the agreement to award; and That the Engineering and Corporate Assets Department be authorized to issue a purchase order.
Moved by Councillor Joyce, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That Report PUR2024-012, 2024-038-CQ Cedar Glen Road Culvert Replacement , be received; That Ratcliff Excavating & Grading be selected for the award of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) 2024-038-CQ Cedar Glen Road Culvert Replacement as the lowest compliant bidder; That the deficit of $157,490.00 (including payable HST) be financed from the uncommitted portion of the Capital Contingency Reserve (1.32248); That subject to receipt of the required documents, the Director of Engineering and Corporate Assets be authorized to execute the agreement to award; and That the Engineering and Corporate Assets Department be authorized to issue a purchase order.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That Report ED2024-013, Renewal of Ontario Green Screen Partnership , be received; That Council renew participation as a member of the Ontario Green Screen Program; and That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Ontario Green Screen Program Letter of Agreement with Ontario Creates.
Moved by Councillor Joyce, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
That Report, Recommendation Per CP2017-010: Road Improvements and Potential Assumption – Improved Road Allowance fronting Coboconk Concession 10 PT Lots 16 and 17, Somerville , be received; That the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the Road Improvements Construction and Maintenance Agreement, substantially in the form provided in Appendix A to this report; That , following completion of the works set out in Appendix A to this report, to the City’s satisfaction, that the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment be authorized to provide the associated clearance certificate for the property to obtain a final and binding minor variance (D20-2021-029); and That , following completion of the works set out in Appendix A to this report, that the City will not assume the resultant and improved roadway.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That Report ENG2024-012, Southview Estates Drainage , be
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Warren
Deferred
That Report CA2024-001, Interim Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets , be received; That the Interim Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets, attached as Appendix A to Report CA2024-001, be adopted solely for the purpose of minimally complying with Ontario Regulation 588/17; and That the budget for special project 921204001 (Asset Management Plan) be increased from $80,000.00 to $150,000.00, with the $70,000.00 increase financed 13.5% ($9,450) by the Administration Studies Account of the Development Charges Reserve Fund (3.24140) and 86.5% ($60,550.00) by the General Contingency Reserve (1.32090).
Moved by Councillor Joyce, seconded by Councillor Smeaton
Carried
That the Rural Zoning By-Law be amended to include the following amendment, as requested by Doug Carroll, Lands at RANGE SPR PT LOTS 40 TO 42 are to be zoned ‘HR1(H)’ and ‘HR’ in alignment with the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan land use designation ‘DP-9’ policies and conditions for the removal of the (H) Holding provision.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by Councillor Smeaton
Carried
That Report PLAN2024-035, Proposed Rural Zoning By-Law , be received; That the Rural Zoning By-Law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to Report PLAN2024-035, and as amended, be approved for adoption by Council; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents required by the approval of this By-Law.
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Joyce
Carried
That Report CORP2024-008 High Water Bill Relief – 5 Princes’ Street East, Fenelon Falls – Correction of Relief Amount , be received.
Moved by Councillor Joyce, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That Resolution CR2024-221 be rescinded; and That Council approve high water bill relief for 5 Princes’ Street East, Fenelon Falls, in the amount of $3,590.87 as a one-time exemption for the property owners.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by Councillor Joyce
Carried
That the petition received from Kevin Saunders, regarding a Request for a Speed Limit Reduction on Fleetwood Road from Highway 35 to Ski Hill Road, be received and
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Referred
That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.9 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Smeaton, seconded by Councillor Ashmore
Carried
That By-law 2024-101, being a By-Law to provide for minor improvement on drainage works in the City of Kawartha Lakes, known as the Short and 2A Drain, be read a third and final time, passed, signed, and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Joyce
Carried
McDonald That the City of Kawartha Lakes Rural Zoning By-Law, as amended, be read a first, second, third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That Council convene into closed session at 5:11 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 s.25, in order to consider matters identified in Section 16.3 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, May 21, 2024, namely Items 16.3.1 to and including 16.3.9.
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That the following members of the public be appointed to the Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026: Adam Geyer; and Santosh Patel.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
McDonald That the following members of the public be appointed to the Lindsay Ops Landfill Public Review Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026: Taylor Blake; Lynn Craig; and Tanya Sheehey.
Moved by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That Anna Radey be appointed to the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 21, 2024 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
That the Council Meeting adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, May 21, 2024, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments: Additions: Item 6.2 Deputation by Doug Carroll, regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law (relating to Items 11.2.1 and 14.2.2 on the Agenda) Item 6.3 Deputation by Barry Snider, regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law (relating to Items 11.2.1 and 14.2.2 on the Agenda) Item 6.4 Deputation by James Molloy, regarding Programming at the Frost Campus of Fleming College (relating to Item 9.3.10 on the Agenda) Item 6.5 Deputation by Natalee Barker, regarding Programming at the Frost Campus of Fleming College (relating to Item 9.3.10 on the Agenda) Regular Council Meeting May 21, 2024 Page 3 of 35 Item 7.2 Correspondence from Brian Bartley, regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law (relating to Items 11.2.1 and 14.2.2 on the Agenda) Item 7.3 Correspondence from Matthew Corey, of Malone Given Parsons, regarding the Rural Zoning By-Law (relating to Items 11.2.1 and 14.2.2 on the Agenda) Item 14.1.9 being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes and His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Solicitor General for the Commissioner to Assume Policing Responsibility Under Section 22(2)2 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 S.O. 2019, c.1, Sched. 1
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Deputy Mayor McDonald
Carried
That the deputation of James Molloy, regarding Programming at the Frost Campus of Fleming College, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That the deputation of Michelle Finley and Shawn Finley, regarding a High Water Bill Request for 8 O'Connell Court, Lindsay, be received; and That the request for high water bill relief be forwarded to Staff for review and report back by the end of Q3, 2024.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
That the City of Kawartha Lakes encourages both the Provincial and Federal governments to invest in, and provide supportive legislation, that promotes Colleges, and specifically Fleming College – Frost Campus with the stability, resources and support to maintain and expand on local academic programming and community workforce development; and That this resolution be forwarded to: Provincial Minister, Colleges and Universities – Hon. Jill Dunlop Provincial Minister, Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade – Hon. Victor Fedeli Provincial Minister, Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development – Hon. David Piccini Provincial Minister, Environment, Conservation and Parks – Hon. Andrea Khanjin Provincial Minister, Natural Resources and Forestry – Hon. Graydon Smith Provincial Minister, Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs – Hon. Lisa M. Thompson Federal Minister, Immigration – Hon. Mark Miller MP Jamie Schmale MPP Laurie Scott Regular Council Meeting May 21, 2024 Page 18 of 35
Moved by Deputy Mayor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 11.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 11.1.3, 11.1.4, 11.1.8, 11.1.9, 11.10 and 11.1.11, be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That Report PLAN2024-035, Proposed Rural Zoning By-Law, be received; That the Rural Zoning By-Law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to Report PLAN2024-035, and as amended, be approved for adoption by Council; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents required by the approval of this By-Law. A
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Joyce
Carried
That the Memorandum from Deputy Mayor McDonald, regarding a Garbage Bin for Lindsay Downtown Business Improvement Area, be received; That a garbage bin owned and maintained by the Lindsay Downtown Business Improvement Area (LDBIA) be permitted and located within a City-owned parking lot (Lot 13); and That, notwithstanding section 4.03 of By-Law 2018-017 City Lands Encroachment By-Law, Council waive the requirement that the Licensee must pay the prescribed annual encroachment fee.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Smeaton
Carried
That the City of Kawartha Lakes Rural Zoning By-Law, as amended, be read a first, second, third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Deputy Mayor McDonald
Carried
Regular Council Meeting May 21, 2024 Page 34 of 35 That the following members of the public be appointed to the Lindsay Ops Landfill Public Review Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026: Taylor Blake; Lynn Craig; and Tanya Sheehey.
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Deputy Mayor McDonald