The Kawartha Lakes Record

Regular Council Meeting

October 21, 2025

Who was there

Present (9): Ron Ashmore, Mark Doble, Doug Elmslie, Dan Joyce, Charlie McDonald, Mike Perry, Tracy Richardson, Pat Warren, Emmett Yeo

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 Doblefor Items 12.3.6 and 12.3.7
Councillor Richardsonfor Item 12.3.8
Councillor Warrenfor Items 10.1.1 and 15.4

What was decided (37 motions)

31 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Public Comments, regarding the Proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes , be received.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That the Written Public Submissions, regarding the Proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes , be received.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Councillor Ashmore
Carried
That the Statutory Public Meeting for the Proposed By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes be adjourned at 12:02 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 23, 2025, be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That the deputation of Bruce Kingshott, regarding a Request for the Resurfacing of Pickerel Point Road and Snug Harbour Road (at Kawartha Lakes Road 36) , be received.
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
That the deputation of Dave Morrissey and Larry Radzio, regarding a Request for the Installation of Speed Bumps on Fulsom Crescent , be received.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
McDonald That the correspondence from Larry Tamblyn, regarding a Request for the Installation of a Street Light at Fall's Bay Road and Pigeon Lake Road (Kawartha Lakes Road 17) , be received.
Moved by Councillor Ashmore
Carried
That the presentation by Dr. Thomas Piggott Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer for Lakelands Public Health, and Ron Black, Deputy Mayor, Township of Selwyn and Board Chair for Lakelands Public Health, and Fiona Kelly, Director or of Quality Planning and Epidemiology for Lakelands Public Health , regarding an Overview of Lakelands Public Health: Including the Brand, Budget and Merger of the Organization , be received.
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Ashmore
Carried
That the presentation by Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services, Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager - Housing, and Jesse Donaldson, of HelpSeeker, regarding the 10-Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy (2027-2036) , be received.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Doble
Carried
That Report HS2025-007, 10-Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy (2027-2036) , be received as a framework to guide next steps; That Staff be directed to complete comprehensive financial modeling by the end of Q2 2026, which shall: Test what levels of investment are affordable relative to desired housing and homelessness outcomes; Account for constraints on both capital and operating budgets; Consider opportunities for new and enhanced funding from other levels of government and partners; Bring forward cost forecasts and financial recommendations as part of the 2027 municipal budget process, to support the launch of the Plan’s 10-year implementation period; That the six strategic priorities identified in the proposed Strategy as the framework for action over the 10-year implementation period be endorsed; That the proposed 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Strategy (2027–2036) be approved, in principle, recognizing the requirement under the Housing Services Act, 2011 for consultation with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing prior to formal approval; That Staff be directed to submit the proposed Strategy to the Minister for consultation as required by legislation, and commits to receiving and considering any feedback provided; and That Staff be directed to maintain the current 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan (2020–2029) through to December 31, 2026, in order to meet legislative obligations under the Housing Services Act, 2011.
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of October 7, 2025, be received and the recommendations, included in Section 12.2 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 12.3.2 and 12.3.11, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
McDonald That the deputation of Emma Ekin, regarding Concerns Relating to Student/Boarding Houses , be received; and That Staff report back to Council in Q2 2026 regarding the potential licensing of various high occupancy housing types, as well as any appropriate changes to Zoning requirements that may be necessary to ensure the safety and quiet enjoyment of residents both within the housing unit and immediate residential neighbourhood.
Moved by Councillor Doble
Carried
McDonald That Report WM2025-007, Source Separated Organics Update and Considerations , be received; That ; the By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables within the City of Kawartha Lakes (By-Law 2024-235) be amended starting June 15, 2026, to reduce the limit of food and organic materials permitted in garbage to 0%, where there is a source separated food and organic material collection service available; That the By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables within the City of Kawartha Lakes (By-Law 2024-235) be amended starting June 15, 2026, to reduce the weekly bag limit to one untagged clear bag of waste per unit, where there is a source separated food and organic material collection service available; That staff pursue the option to provide curbside collection of food and organic waste once a week on the same collection day as garbage collection, including the consolidation of organics at the Lindsay Ops Landfill, starting June 15, 2026; and That the By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables within the City of Kawartha Lakes (By-Law 2024-235) be amended starting June 15, 2026, so that organics collection days are scheduled on the same day as garbage collection.
Moved by Councillor Warren
Carried
That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding Minimum Maintenance Standards, being Item 9.1 from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of October 7, 2025 , be received.
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of October 8, 2025 be received and the recommendations, included in Section 13.2 of the Agenda, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 14.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 14.1.2 and 14.1.5, be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That Report PUR2025-008 , 2025-108-SS iCity Modernization , be received; That CentralSquare Canada Software Inc. be awarded the single source procurement, to modernize the iCity software solution for the multi-year Special Project (921260121) in an amount of $451,335.00 not including HST; That subject to receipt of the required documents, the Director of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement; and That the Procurement Division be authorized to issue a purchase order.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
McDonald That Report HS2025-008, Supportive and Transitional Housing - Community Housing Waiting List Priority , be received.
Moved by Councillor Doble
Carried
That Report RS2025-032, Requested Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road, Cameron , be received; and That the request to purchase the shoreline road allowance adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road, Cameron, be granted with an easement in favour of the City to ensure access to the lands.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Warren
Lost
That Report RS2025-032, Requested Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road, Cameron , be received; and That Staff be directed to return the matter to the next Land Management Team meeting for a consideration of licensing the properties.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Warren
Carried
That the petition received from Ann Hayter, regarding a Request for a Speed Limit Reduction on Kawartha Lakes Road 43 , be received and
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Referred
That the petition received from Larry Radzio, regarding a Request for the Installation of Speed Bumps on Fulsom Crescent , be received and
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Referred
McDonald That the petition received from Bruce Kingshott, regarding a Request for the Resurfacing of Pickerel Point Road and Snug Harbour Road (at Kawartha Lakes Road 36) , be received and
Moved by Councillor Ashmore
Referred
That the petition received from Larry Tamblyn, regarding a Request for the Installation of a Street Light at the Intersection of Fall's Bay Road and Pigeon Lake Road (Kawartha Lakes Road 17) , be received and
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Councillor Doble
Referred
That the By-Laws shown in Section 17.1 of the Agenda, namely: Items 17.1.1 to and including 17.1.4 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That Council convene into closed session at 4:07 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 s.25, in order to consider matters identified in Section 19 of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, October 21, 2025, namely Items 19.3.1 to and including 19.3.4.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Doble
Carried
McDonald That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, October 21, 2025 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That the Council Meeting adjourn at 5:32 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That Section 10.11 of By-Law 2024-073, being the By-Law to Govern and Regulate the Proceedings of Council for the City of Kawartha Lakes, be waived to permit the addition of Item 9.3 being a deputation by Scott Cressman relating to Item 14.2.1 on the Agenda; and That the agenda be adopted as circulated and with the following amendment: Addition: Item 9.2 being a deputation by Larry Radzio regarding a request for the installation of speed bumps on Fulsom Crescent, being Item 15.2 on the Agenda Item 9.3 being a deputation by Scott Cressman regarding the requested disposition of the shoreline road allowance adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road Cameron, being Item 14.2.1 on the Agenda
Moved by Deputy Mayor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That the deputation of Scott Cressman, regarding a Requested Disposition of Shoreline Road Allowance Adjacent to 495-513 Long Beach Road Cameron, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Perry
Carried
That the correspondence from Larry Tamblyn, regarding a Request for the Installation of a Street Light at Fall’s Bay Road and Pigeon Lake Road (Kawartha Lakes Road 17), be received.
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Deputy Mayor McDonald
Carried
That the deputation of Emma Ekin, regarding Concerns Relating to Student/Boarding Houses, be received; and That Staff report back to Council in Q2 2026 regarding the potential licensing of various high occupancy housing types, as well as any appropriate changes to Zoning requirements that may be necessary to ensure the safety and quiet enjoyment of residents both within the housing unit and immediate residential neighbourhood.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Deputy Mayor McDonald
Carried
That Report WM2025-007, Source Separated Organics Update and Considerations, be received; Regular Council Meeting October 21, 2025 Page 18 of 28 That; the By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables within the City of Kawartha Lakes (By-Law 2024-235) be amended starting June 15, 2026, to reduce the limit of food and organic materials permitted in garbage to 0%, where there is a source separated food and organic material collection service available; That the By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables within the City of Kawartha Lakes (By-Law 2024-235) be amended starting June 15, 2026, to reduce the weekly bag limit to one untagged clear bag of waste per unit, where there is a source separated food and organic material collection service available; That staff pursue the option to provide curbside collection of food and organic waste once a week on the same collection day as garbage collection, including the consolidation of organics at the Lindsay Ops Landfill, starting June 15, 2026; and That the By-Law for Collection and Management of Waste and Recyclables within the City of Kawartha Lakes (By-Law 2024-235) be amended starting June 15, 2026, so that organics collection days are scheduled on the same day as garbage collection.
Moved by Councillor Warren, seconded by Deputy Mayor McDonald
Carried
That Report HS2025-008, Supportive and Transitional Housing - Community Housing Waiting List Priority, be received.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Deputy Mayor McDonald
Carried
That the petition received from Bruce Kingshott, regarding a Request for the Resurfacing of Pickerel Point Road and Snug Harbour Road (at Kawartha Lakes Road 36), be received and
Moved by Councillor Ashmore, seconded by Deputy Mayor McDonald
Referred
That the Closed Session agenda be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Ashmore
Carried
That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, October 21, 2025 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Deputy Mayor McDonald
Carried

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