Committee of the Whole

That the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole of Tuesday, May 9, 2023, be adopted as circulated.

That the deputation of Helen Yazdani and Edward Dejong, of The Bethany Baha'i Centre of Learning, regarding a Request for an Encroachment Agreement for a Sign at Ski Hill Road and Bethany Hills Road, Bethany , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the deputation of Jackie Hellawell, regarding a Request for Legislation Regarding Oil Spills Near Lakefront Communities , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

McDonald That the deputation of Craig Mould, regarding Docking Matters at Riviera Park, Lindsay , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the deputation of Leisa Wren, regarding the Closure of the Emergency Department at the Minden Hospital , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Council supports the Township of Minden Hills efforts regarding the closure of the Minden Hospital Emergency Department; That a copy of this recommendation be forwarded to the Township of Minden Hills, Haliburton Highlands Health Services, MPP Laurie Scott and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the presentation by Councillor Warren, regarding the 2022 Environmental Hero Awards , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the presentation by Heather Kirby, of Kawartha Lakes Food Source, regarding Food Insecurity in the City of Kawartha Lakes , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the presentation by Laurie Dillon-Schalk and Jack Roks, of the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, regarding an Overview of the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the presentation by Marina Hodgson, Executive Director of Kawartha North Family Health Team, regarding an Overview of Bill 5, The Stopping Harassment and Abuse of Local Leaders Act , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the presentation by Bob Armstrong, Local Chair for the 2024 International Plowing Match, and Cathy Lasby, Executive Director for the Ontario Plowmen's Association, regarding The 2024 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

McDonald That the presentation by Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning, regarding an Addendum to the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

McDonald That the presentation by Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer - Community, regarding the Million Dollar Makeover Program Overview and Update , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report ED2023-013, Million Dollar Makeover Program Overview and 2023 Funding Allocations , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the presentation by Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets, and Betsy Varghese, Partner with Dillon Consulting, regarding Future Waste Disposal Options Study , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the presentation by Paul Pentikainen, Supervisor of Policy Planning, regarding the Proposed New Provincial Planning Statement and Bill 97 , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

McDonald That Report PLAN2023-016, Draft Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) and Bill 97 – Legislative Changes , be received for information; That Council substantively endorse the staff comments provided within this report, and that they be submitted to the Province on behalf of the City, in addition to any further comments that Council may have; and, That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report ML2023-002, Off Road Vehicle Traffic Monitoring Program , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report CORP2023-009, High Water Bill Relief – 115 Nappadale St., Woodville , be received; That Council approve the recommendation of providing relief under the High Water Bill Adjustment Policy of $1,500.00, as a one-time exemption for the same property owners; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next regular Council Meeting.

That Report ED2023-017, Proposed Heritage Designation of 1821 Victoria Road, Geographic Township of Eldon (Neal General Store) , be received; That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 1821 Victoria Road 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 property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of a Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law; That a designating 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.

That Report ED2023-018, Proposed Heritage Designation of 1011 Portage Road, Geographic Township of Eldon , be received; That the Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation to designate 1011 Portage Road 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 property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the preparation and circulation of a Notice of Intention to Designate, and preparation of the designating by-law; That a designating 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.

That Report ED2023-036, 2023 Arts and Culture Resiliency Fund and the Chamber of Commerce Resiliency Fund, be received; That Staff establish and manage an in year fund for 2023: The Arts and Culture Resiliency Fund and the Chamber of Commerce Resiliency Fund, as generally outlined in Report ED2023-036; That a review committee of up to five (5) Staff from Development Services, Community Services, and Corporate Services be established to review application eligibility, and the Director of Development Services be authorized to approve applications; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report ED2023-037, Support for Cannabis Act Review , be received; That the Huron County resolution, re Call to Action – Cannabis Act Review, be supported; That this resolution be forwarded to the: Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Federal Minister of Health; Member of Parliament Jamie Schmale Federation of Canadian Municipalities Premier of Ontario Provincial Minister of Agriculture Member of Provincial Parliament Laurie Scott Provincial Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Provincial Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing County of Huron Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Memorandum from Councillor Yeo and Deputy Mayor Richardson, regarding Electronic Speed Signs Program , be received; That Staff report back on a capital cost recovery for Electronic Speed Sign Program within built up areas in the City, including the waiving of any lease agreements between the City and Community for installations, by the end of Q3, 2023; That Staff consider budget implications of purchasing Electronic Speed Signs in bulk and offer them to the community at a reduced rate; and That this recommendation be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

McDonald That the Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Richardson, Supporting Bill 74 for Emergency Needs of Vulnerable People , be received; That the City of Kawartha Lakes support the Province in their initiative to bring forward a Bill supporting the emergency needs of vulnerable persons; That this resolution be forwarded to MPP Laurie Scott (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes- Brock) and MPP Monique Taylor (Hamilton Mountain); and That this recommendation be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding Repair of Potts Shore Road, be received; That Staff review conditions of Potts Shore Road and perform any necessary local repairs and maintenance required as a result of the 2022-2023 winter plow damage; That Staff include as a decision unit in the 2024 budget the reconstruction/resurfacing of Potts Shore Road for consideration; and That this recommendation be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council meeting.

That the Memorandum from Councillor Yeo, regarding the Review of a Drainage Easement on Greenwood Road at Rush Lake , be received; That Staff report back on the flooding area and determine where drainage easements could be established; That the report note whether a drainage study would be required; and That this recommendation be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourn at 6:40 p.m.

That the deputation of Craig Mould, regarding Docking Matters at Riviera Park, Lindsay, 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 an Addendum to the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study, be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report ED2023-016, Addendum to the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study, be received; That the evaluation of the study area under Ontario Regulation 9/06, as amended, and as provided in Appendix B to Report ED2023-016, not be endorsed; That the development of the Old Mill-Pumpkin Hollow Heritage Conservation District Study be suspended; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the presentation by Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer - Community, regarding the Million Dollar Makeover Program Overview and Update, be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report CA2023-003, Future Waste Disposal Options Study, be received; That the Future Waste Disposal Options Study, prepared by Dillon Consulting and attached to Report CA2023-003 as Appendices A, B and C, be adopted; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council meeting.

That Report PLAN2023-016, Draft Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) and Bill 97 – Legislative Changes, be received for information; That Council substantively endorse the staff comments provided within this report, and that they be submitted to the Province on behalf of the City, in addition to any further comments that Council may have; and, That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Richardson, Supporting Bill 74 for Emergency Needs of Vulnerable People, be received; That the City of Kawartha Lakes support the Province in their initiative to bring forward a Bill supporting the emergency needs of vulnerable persons; That this resolution be forwarded to MPP Laurie Scott (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes- Brock) and MPP Monique Taylor (Hamilton Mountain); and That this recommendation be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.