Committee of the Whole

That the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole of Tuesday, November 7, 2023, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments: Additions: Item 4.4 being a Deputation by Michael Da Silva Item 4.5 being a Deputation by Lynda Rowden Item 4.6 being a Deputation by Brandy Furness and Wendi Tallon Item 4.7 being a Deputation by Sandy Medeiros and Fatima Barbosa; and Item 4.8 being a Deputation by John Da Silva All relating to Hickory Beach Dock Licensing, being Item 7.1 on the Agenda Deletion: Item 6.3 being a Presentation by Claire Basinski, of CIMA+, on the Active Transportation Master Plan

That the deputation of Marina Hodson and Joli Scheidler-Benns, regarding an Update from the Poverty Reduction Roundtable on Affordable Housing , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the deputation of Gene Balfour, regarding Energy Security , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the deputation of Lynda Rowden, regarding the Hickory Beach Dock Licensing (relating to Item 7.1 on the Agenda, Being Report RS2023-038) , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the deputation of Wendi Tallon, regarding the Hickory Beach Dock Licensing (relating to Item 7.1 on the Agenda, Being Report RS2023-038) , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the deputation of Sandy Medeiros and Fatima Barbosa, regarding the Hickory Beach Dock Licensing (relating to Item 7.1 on the Agenda, Being Report RS2023-038) , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the presentation by Cheri Davidson, Manager of Communications, Marketing and Advertising, regarding an Update on the Notice By-Law , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report ED2023-030, Heritage Conservation District and Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategies , be received; That the Heritage Conservation District Strategy (Appendix A) and Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategy (Appendix B) be endorsed; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the presentation by Robyn Carlson, City Solicitor, regarding a Tree Preservation By-Law , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

McDonald 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, 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 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; That the costs associated with a new Environmental Officer and City Arborist, and additional fleet vehicle, be included in appropriate 2025 Budget(s); and That these recommendations be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council meeting.

That Report RS2023-038, Information Report – Hickory Beach Dock Licensing , be received; 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; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report ED2023-026, Indigenous Reconciliation Initiatives , be received; That Policy CP2022-010 (Education in Response to the 57 th Call to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Policy) be amended as outlined in Appendix A of this report; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next regular Council meeting.

That Report ED2023-046, Proposed Heritage Designation of 1473 Highway 7A, Geographic Township of Manvers (Bethany General Store) , be received; That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 1473 Highway 7A 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 this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

McDonald That Report ED2023-047, Proposed Heritage Designation of 1475 Highway 7A, Geographic Township of Manvers (Bethany Bank of Toronto) , be received; That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 1475 Highway 7A 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 this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

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

That Report ED2023-054, Proposed Heritage Designation of 35 Bolton Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (Bank of British North America) , be received; That proposed heritage designation be

McDonald That Report ED2023-055, Proposed Heritage Designation of 130-132 William Street North, Town of Lindsay (Carew Lumber Company Office) , be received; That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 130-132 William Street North 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 this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

McDonald That Report ED2023-049, Amendments to the Heritage Delegated Authority By-Law (By-Law 2019-154) , be received; That By-law 2019-154 be amended to update the policies in relation to signage, as outlined in Appendix A of this report; That the necessary amending by-laws be brought forward for adoption; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report ED2023-061, Ontario Heritage Act Notices Policy , be received; That the policy entitled Ontario Heritage Act Notices Policy, appended to Report ED2023-061, be adopted, numbered and inserted into the Corporate Policy Manual; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report WM2023-12, Waste Diversion Round up Events Update and Expansion , be received; That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

McDonald That Report ENG2023-029, Request for Electronic Speed Sign Program be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report ENG2023-030, Request for Right Turn Lane on Pigeon Lake Road for Old Surrey Lane and Speed Sign Placement Review be received; 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; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report ENG2023-031, Request for Automated Speed Enforcement – Long Beach Road, be received; That By-law 2005-328, the Speed By-law, be amended to include provisions regarding Community Safety Zones; That By-law 2005-328, the Speed By-law, be amended to add the 40 km/hr section of Long Beach Road under the newly created schedule for Community Safety Zones; That the necessary By-law for the above recommendations be forwarded to Council for adoption; That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents and agreements required by the approval of this decision; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

McDonald That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding Interim Restoration of Snow Plowing – Lakeview Park Road, be received; That Public Works resume snow plowing of Lakeview Park Road for the 2023-24 winter season, to provide time for a Limited Services Agreement (LSA) to be executed with residents; and That this recommendation be brought forward for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding Decision Units for the Draft 2024 Capital Budget, be received; That $700,000.00 for the planned Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Fenelon Falls Second-Crossing be considered as a Decision Unit in the 2024 budget; That the resurfacing of Lake Avenue (Sturgeon Point) be considered as a Decision Unit in the Draft 2024 Capital Budget; and That these recommendations be brought forward for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding Decision Units for the Draft 2024 Budget, be received; That Post Road from Pigeon Lake Road to Vince Jones Way and Shoreview Road be considered as a decision unit in the 2024 Gravel Road Conversion Program; That funding for the future Omemee Splash Pad, in the amount of $10,000.00, be considered as a decision unit in the Draft 2024 budget; That funds in the amount of $50,000.00 be considered as a decision unit for an Economic Development Manufacturing Recruitment Program in the Draft 2024 budget; and That these recommendations be brought forward for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

McDonald That the Memorandum from Councillor Smeaton, regarding Decision Units for the Draft 2024 Budget, be received; That Pottinger Street from Victoria Avenue to Adelaide Street North be considered as a decision unit in the Draft 2024 Budget for resurfacing; That the purchase of a permanent speed board (at William Street and Regent Street) be considered as a decision unit in the Draft 2024 Budget; and That these recommendations be brought forward for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Richardson, regarding Decision Units for the Draft 2024 Budget, be received; That the Janetville Subdivision roads, being Neals Drive, Manvers Drive, Janet Drive, Arbour Court and William Avenue, be considered as a Decision Unit in the Rural Resurfacing Program for 2024; That the Paved Shoulder Request for the “S” Bend on Frank Hill Road starting at Lawrence Street South be considered as a Decision Unit in the Draft 2024 Budget; That Bradley Street and Bob Brown Way be considered as a Decision Unit in the Rural Resurfacing Program for 2024; That Ballyduff Road, Bethal Road and Sandaraska Road be considered as a Decision Unit for Pulverization in 2024; and That these recommendations be brought forward for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Memorandum from Councillor Warren, regarding Decision Units for the Draft 2024 Budget – Sidewalk Repair, be received; That repair of the sidewalks between the two bridges north of the canal in Bobcaygeon be considered as a decision unit in the 2024 capital budget; and That this recommendation be brought forward for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourn at 4:46 p.m.

That the deputation of Ray Sarson, regarding Speed Concerns on Broad Street, Lindsay, be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the correspondence from Don Sangster, regarding a Concern about Illegal Dumping on Privately Owned Land, be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the presentation by Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning, regarding Heritage Conservation District and Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategies, be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

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, 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 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; That the costs associated with a new Environmental Officer and City Arborist, and additional fleet vehicle, be included in appropriate 2025 Budget(s); and That these recommendations be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council meeting.

That Report ED2023-047, Proposed Heritage Designation of 1475 Highway 7A, Geographic Township of Manvers (Bethany Bank of Toronto), be received; That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 1475 Highway 7A 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 this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report ED2023-055, Proposed Heritage Designation of 130-132 William Street North, Town of Lindsay (Carew Lumber Company Office), be received; That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 130-132 William Street North 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 this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report ED2023-049, Amendments to the Heritage Delegated Authority By-Law (By-Law 2019-154), be received; That By-law 2019-154 be amended to update the policies in relation to signage, as outlined in Appendix A of this report; That the necessary amending by-laws be brought forward for adoption; and Committee of the Whole Meeting November 7, 2023 Page 15 of 21 That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report ENG2023-029, Request for Electronic Speed Sign Program be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding Interim Restoration of Snow Plowing – Lakeview Park Road, be received; That Public Works resume snow plowing of Lakeview Park Road for the 2023-24 winter season, to provide time for a Limited Services Agreement (LSA) to be executed with residents; and That this recommendation be brought forward for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Memorandum from Councillor Smeaton, regarding Decision Units for the Draft 2024 Budget, be received; That Pottinger Street from Victoria Avenue to Adelaide Street North be considered as a decision unit in the Draft 2024 Budget for resurfacing; Committee of the Whole Meeting November 7, 2023 Page 20 of 21 That the purchase of a permanent speed board (at William Street and Regent Street) be considered as a decision unit in the Draft 2024 Budget; and That these recommendations be brought forward for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.