Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Smeatonin relation to Items 14.1.13, 14.1.14, 14.1.15 and 14.1.16
What was decided (39 motions)
36 carried, 3 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, November 21, 2023, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments: Additions: Item 6.1 being a Deputation by Paul Reid Regarding Speed Limits on Hayes Line, Emily Township (relating to Item 12.1 on the Agenda) Item 6.2 being a Deputation by Michael Dasilva Regarding Hickory Beach Dock Licensing (relating to Item 9.3.25 on the Agenda) Item 13.6 being a Memorandum from Councillor Perry Regarding a Resolution of the Culvert onto 149 Fenelon Drive, Fenelon Township
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson
Carried
That the Minutes of the October 17, 2023 Special Council Meeting, the October 24, 2023 Regular Council Meeting, the October 31, 2023 Special Council Meeting, the November 2, 2023 Special Council Meeting and the November 8, 2023 Special Council Meeting, be received and adopted.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
McDonald That the deputation of Paul Reid, regarding the Petition relating to Speed Limits on Hayes Line, Emily Township , be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson
Carried
That the deputation of Michael Dasilva, regarding Hickory Beach Dock Licensing , be received.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Smeaton
Carried
That the presentation by Doug Elmslie, Mayor and Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding the Municipal Housing Pledge Strategy for Kawartha Lakes , be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Joyce
Carried
That Report CAO2023-004, Kawartha Lakes Municipal Housing Pledge , be received; That City Council approves the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Housing Pledge, as outlined in Appendix F to this report; and That Council Policy CP2019-005 Development Charges Assistance Policy, as provided in Appendix G to this report, be rescinded effective immediately.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Joyce
Carried
That the Minutes of the November 7, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 9.3 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 9.3.12, 9.3.16, 9.3.22, 9.3.23 and 9.3.25, be adopted. 9.3 Business Arising from Committee of the Whole Minutes 9.3.1 CW2023-245 That the deputation of Marina Hodson and Joli Scheidler-Benns, regarding an Update from the Poverty Reduction Roundtable on Affordable Housing , be received.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by Councillor Smeaton
Carried
That Report LGL2023-012, Tree Preservation By-Laws , be received; That a proposed Tree Preservation on Private Property By-law, provided in Appendix A be advanced to the Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee, the Kawartha Lakes Agricultural Development Advisory Committee, the Williams Treaties First Nations, the Peterborough and District Metis Council, and the public via Jump In survey, for consideration and consultation, and following receipt of input, return to Council for approval with recommended amendments as appropriate; That a proposed City Tree Canopy Preservation By-law, provided in Appendix B be advanced to the Williams Treaties First Nations and the Peterborough and District Metis Council for consultation and, following receipt of input, return to Council for approval with recommended amendments as appropriate; That the Consolidated Fees By-law 2018-234 be amended to incorporate the fees introduced in the Tree Preservation By-laws, when in their final form and once approved by Council; and That the costs associated with a new Environmental Officer and City Arborist, and additional fleet vehicle, be included in appropriate 2025 Budget(s).
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
That Report ED2023-048, Proposed Heritage Designation of 1 King Street East, Village of Omemee (Omemee Bank of Toronto) , be received; That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 1 King Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed; That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-laws; and That the proposed heritage designation be
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Deferred
That Report ED2023-048, Proposed Heritage Designation of 1 King Street East, Village of Omemee (Omemee Bank of Toronto) , be received; That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 1 King Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest be endorsed; and That staff be authorized to proceed with the process to designate the subject properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of Notices of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-laws.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That Report ENG2023-029, Request for Electronic Speed Sign Program be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Smeaton
Carried
McDonald That Staff report back to Council by the end of Q2 of 2024 to provide the cost that would be associated with the establishment of a stand alone Speed Board Program that would allow for the installation of a set number of speed boards per year, in addition to the standard traffic calming warrant process.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson
Carried
That Report ENG2023-030, Request for Right Turn Lane on Pigeon Lake Road for Old Surrey Lane and Speed Sign Placement Review be received; and That the request for a right turn lane on Pigeon Lake Road for Old Surrey Lane be forwarded to the 2024 budget process for consideration as a decision unit.
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That Report RS2023-038, Information Report – Hickory Beach Dock Licensing , be received; and That the Agreement between the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Hickory Beach Dock Owners’ Association be renewed for a five (5) year period from 2023.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Smeaton
Carried
That the Minutes of the November 8, 2023 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting be received and the recommendations, included in Section 10.3 of the Agenda, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Deputy Mayor Richardson
Carried
That Report PUR2023-033, Single Source for Ambulance Remounts , be received; That Demers Ambulances be awarded the single source purchase of two (2) ambulance remounts for 2023 at a total cost of $347,285.50 plus HST; That following successful completion of the 2023 remounts, Demers Ambulances be awarded an additional five (5) year term, to December 31, 2028, to provide remounts to the City on an as required basis; and That the Paramedic Service Department be authorized to issue a purchase order.
Moved by Councillor Joyce, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
That Report ENG2023-034 Consolidated Stop Control Review at Various Intersections be received; That yield controls be installed at intersections as outlined in Table 1 (Victoria Place); That stop controls be installed at intersections as outlined in Table 2; and That the necessary By-laws for the above recommendations be forwarded to Council for adoption.
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Joyce
Carried
McDonald That the petition received from Paul Reid, regarding Speed Limits on Hayes Line, Emily , be received and
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson
Referred
That the petition received from Ian Wallace, regarding a Request for the Resurfacing of Sturgeon Glen Road, Fenelon , be received; and That the resurfacing of Sturgeon Glen Road, Fenelon, be forwarded to the 2024 budget process for consideration as a decision unit.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Ashmore
Carried
That the petition received from John Boudreau, regarding the Resurfacing of the Roads within Birch Point, be received and that roads within Birch Point be added to the 5 Year Roads Plan or be identified in an alternate roads program.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Ashmore
Carried
That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding the Addition of Beaver Road to the Five Year Roads Plan, be received; and That Beaver Road from Sturgeon Road to the East end be considered in the updated Five Year Roads Plan.
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding a Limited Services Agreement (LSA) for Gillis Street, Fenelon Township, be received; That winter control service be provided to Gillis Street, Fenelon Township, for the 2023/2024 winter season until such time as a Limited Service Agreement can be completed and signed; and That the Limited Service Agreement be signed by residents by August 31, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Joyce
Carried
McDonald That a maximum of two (2) gradings be provided to Gillis Street, Fenelon Township.
Moved by Councillor Perry
Carried
That the Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Richardson, regarding a School Bus Stop Arm Camera – OPP Pilot Project Proposal, be received; and That the cost of the bus stop arm camera be funded by the Area Rate Stabilization Reserve committed to OPP up to $2,356.36.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Joyce
Carried
That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, Regarding Resolution of Culvert onto 149 Fenelon Drive , received; and That Staff be directed to report back with a solution to the flooding situation in the area by removing, diverting, or burying the culvert by Q1, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Ashmore
Carried
McDonald That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.18, save and except for Items 14.1.2 and 14.1.3, be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Perry
Carried
That a By-Law of the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes to Authorize the Borrowing Upon Serial Debentures in the Principal Amount of $10,854,653.84 Towards the Cost of Wastewater Treatment, Fenelon Falls Water Treatment, Lindsay WTP Reactivator, Bobcaygeon Elevated Storage Tank Coating, Fenelon Falls Water Treatment Plant Upgrades, Lindsay Water Pollution Control Plan, Lindsay Water Pollution Control Plan, Water Treatment Program, Colborne Street Mains be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Joyce, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That a By-Law of the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes to Authorize the Borrowing Upon Serial Debentures in the Principal Amount of $2,059,084.99 Towards the Cost of Bridges, Bridges, Mill Pond Bridge be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Joyce, seconded by Councillor Ashmore
Carried
That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, November 21, 2023 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 the Council Meeting adjourn at 4:20 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, November 21, 2023, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments: Additions: Item 6.1 being a Deputation by Paul Reid Regarding Speed Limits on Hayes Line, Emily Township (relating to Item 12.1 on the Agenda) Item 6.2 being a Deputation by Michael Dasilva Regarding Hickory Beach Dock Licensing (relating to Item 9.3.25 on the Agenda) Regular Council Meeting November 21, 2023 Page 3 of 32 Item 13.6 being a Memorandum from Councillor Perry Regarding a Resolution of the Culvert onto 149 Fenelon Drive, Fenelon Township
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor McDonald
Carried
That the deputation of Paul Reid, regarding the Petition relating to Speed Limits on Hayes Line, Emily Township, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor McDonald
Carried
That Staff report back to Council by the end of Q2 of 2024 to provide the cost that would be associated with the establishment of a stand alone Speed Board Program that would allow for the installation of a set number of speed boards per year, in addition to the standard traffic calming warrant process.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor McDonald
Carried
That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 11.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 11.1.1 and 11.1.6, be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.
Moved by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Deputy Mayor Richardson
Carried
That the petition received from Paul Reid, regarding Speed Limits on Hayes Line, Emily, be received and
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councillor McDonald
Referred
That the Memorandum from Councillor McDonald, regarding Flooding on Loon Street from Lake Scugog Meadows Development, be received; and That Staff review the drainage situation at Lake Scugog Meadows Subdivision (Songbird Crescent) specifically on the west side concerning South Loon Street and forward the issue to the 2024 Budget Process for consideration as a decision unit for the 2024 Budget with costs being funded by the Capital Contingency Fund or the Operating Budget.
Moved by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Deputy Mayor Richardson
Carried
That the Memorandum from Councillor McDonald, regarding Parking Solutions on Mary Street West, Lindsay, in front of Caressant Care, be received; and That Staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of prohibiting parking in front of Caressant Care Mary Street West and report back by Q1, 2024.
Moved by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Smeaton
Carried
That a maximum of two (2) gradings be provided to Gillis Street, Fenelon Township.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor McDonald
Carried
That the By-Laws shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 14.1.1 to and including 14.1.18, save and except for Items 14.1.2 and 14.1.3, be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor McDonald