Kawartha Lakes public meetings in 2023

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee is meeting to review the current strategic plan and provide three formal priorities for the next 4-year municipal plan. They will also discuss design standards for farm equipment on roads, tree preservation by-laws, and receive updates on local food projects and the 2024 agriculture gala. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and administrative items.

• Review of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2020-2023 and input for 2024-2027 plan
• Discussion on design standards to accommodate farm equipment on roads
• Follow-up on tree preservation by-laws
• Update on Kawartha Region Local Food Wholesale Project
• 2024 Spotlight on Agriculture Gala and Awards update

Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee

This is the agenda for the Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee meeting on December 13, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items are listed.

Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force is meeting to receive presentations on municipal land acquisition and procurement, a research and engagement plan, and the city's 2024-2027 strategic planning process. Members will also review an overview of comparable municipal cultural facilities from a study tour. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions scheduled beyond adopting minutes and forwarding top strategic priorities.

• Presentation on Municipal Land Acquisition and Procurement by CAO Ron Taylor
• Research and Engagement Plan by Giaimo Architecture Inc. and Nordicity Consulting
• 2024-2027 City of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Planning process discussion
• Overview of Comparable Municipal Cultural Facilities Study Tour
• Adoption of minutes from October 25, 2023 meeting

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to adopt its agenda and previous minutes, then receive updates from the Accessibility Officer and working groups. Key discussion items include the Municipal Accessibility Master Plan, annual committee priorities for 2024, and accessibility consultations. The committee will also consider its 2024 meeting schedule.

• Adoption of minutes from September 28, 2023 meeting
• Municipal Accessibility Master Plan update
• Annual Committee Priorities 2024
• Accessibility Consultations update
• 2024 Committee and Sub-Committee Meeting Schedule

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes the election of the 2024 Deputy Mayor, adoption of minutes, and several consent items. Key decisions include approving 2024 fee amendments, awarding a $203,741 contract for a new Highway 7 sewage pumping station, allocating $430,801.73 from the Lindsay Legacy CHEST Fund and $58,733.46 from the Bobcaygeon Legacy CHEST Fund, and declaring the Boyd Museum property surplus. Several zoning by-law amendments and holding removals are also on the agenda.

• 2024 Deputy Mayor election
• Award RFP 2023-107-CP to The Greer Galloway Group Inc. for $203,741 for Highway 7 sewage pumping station design
• Lindsay Legacy CHEST Fund allocations totaling $430,801.73
• Bobcaygeon Legacy CHEST Fund allocations totaling $58,733.46
• Declare 21 Canal Street, Bobcaygeon (Boyd Museum) surplus for transfer to Sheila A. Boyd Foundation

Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing several action item updates and new business items. Discussions include by-law updates, sub-committee reports, and budget considerations.

• Tree Protection By-law update
• Clean and Clear By-law update
• Bobcaygeon Enviro Fair update
• Sub-committee updates for Transportation, Pollinator Action, and Bird Friendly City
• CKLEAC Budget Discussion

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss heritage planning updates, including a proposed heritage designation for 91 William Street North in Lindsay, and to review Planning Act applications for properties on William Street North. The committee will also brainstorm its strategic plan and receive updates from subcommittees. The agenda includes several reports and correspondence items, but no final decisions are listed.

• Proposed heritage designation of 91 William Street North, Lindsay
• Planning Act application review for 46-66 William Street North, Lindsay
• Planning Act application review for 77-83 William Street North, Lindsay
• Strategic Plan Brainstorming presentation by E. Turner
• Council Chambers signage report

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to review the completed 2023 workplan. Members will also discuss the draft workplan for 2024.

• Review of 2023 WMAC Workplan
• Discussion of 2024 WMAC Workplan draft

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on the proposed 2024 tax-supported operating budget, special projects budget, and water-wastewater capital and operating budgets. Council will receive question-and-answer documents and an unfunded decision units list, along with correspondence about a budget request from the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives. The meeting is primarily a discussion and review session, with a confirming by-law to close proceedings.

• Proposed 2024 Tax Supported Operating Budget
• Proposed 2024 Special Projects Budget
• Proposed 2024 Water-Wastewater Capital and Operating Budgets
• Unfunded Decision Units for the Proposed 2024 Operating Budget
• Correspondence regarding a Budget Request from the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives

Special Council Meeting

This agenda for the Kawartha Lakes Special Council Meeting on 2023-11-30 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings on four planning applications: a Bobcaygeon zoning by-law amendment for vacant land on Duke Street, an Official Plan and Verulam zoning by-law amendment near Peller Court, a draft plan of subdivision and Emily zoning by-law amendment at 72 Valley Road, and an Emily zoning by-law amendment at 10 Northside Road. Each application is expected to be received for information and referred back to staff for further review. The committee will also receive an annual update on registered subdivision agreements.

• Public meeting on zoning amendment for vacant land on Duke Street, Bobcaygeon (Market Square Non-Profit Housing Corp.)
• Public meeting on Official Plan and Verulam Zoning By-law 6-87 amendment at land adjacent to Peller Court, Bobcaygeon (Rolling Hills Residents Association, Morrallee)
• Public meeting on draft plan of subdivision and Emily Zoning By-law 1996-30 amendment at 72 Valley Road, Omemee (Nelson)
• Public meeting on Emily Zoning By-law 1996-30 amendment at 10 Northside Road, Lindsay (Chakraborty)
• Report ENG2023-026: 2023 Registered Subdivision Agreement Status Update

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is primarily dedicated to deliberating the proposed 2024 Tax-Supported Capital Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes. Council will also receive correspondence from a resident about the budget process and hear an overview of budget process changes under Strong Mayor Powers. The meeting may continue on November 30 if more time is needed.

• Deliberation of Proposed 2024 Tax-Supported Capital Budget
• Overview of budget process under Strong Mayor Powers
• Unfunded 2024 decision units for capital budget (Appendix D to Report CA2023-005)
• Correspondence from David Webb regarding 2024 Budget Process
• Confirming by-law for proceedings of November 28, 2023

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to consider seven minor variance applications at properties across Kawartha Lakes. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and discussion of draft 2024 meeting dates. No consent applications are listed.

• Minor variance at 102 Sugar Bush Trail, Fenelon (COA2023-087)
• Minor variance at 128 Baker Boulevard, Digby (COA2023-088)
• Minor variance at 40 McLeish Drive, Dalton (COA2023-089)
• Minor variance at 12 Montgomery Point, Somerville (COA2023-090)
• Draft 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting dates

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider endorsing the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Housing Pledge and rescinding the Development Charges Assistance Policy. It will also vote on numerous recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, including heritage designations, tree preservation by-laws, speed enforcement measures, and 2024 budget decision units. Several deputations and reports on housing, energy security, and road safety will be received.

• Endorse Municipal Housing Pledge and rescind Development Charges Assistance Policy (CP2019-005)
• Award Demers Ambulances $347,285.50 plus HST for two ambulance remounts, with 5-year term to 2028
• Proceed with heritage designations for 1473 and 1475 Highway 7A, 1 King Street East, 130-132 William Street North; defer 35 Bolton Street
• Advance Tree Preservation By-laws for consultation, including new Environmental Officer and City Arborist costs in 2025 budget
• Add Long Beach Road as Community Safety Zone for automated speed enforcement; resume snow plowing on Lakeview Park Road

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to review landfill complaints, leachate outbreaks, and 2023 lethality testing results. The committee will also discuss an action plan for a 2024 customer satisfaction survey, review the 2023 work plan, and consider a draft 2024 work plan. Other items include an action plan for 2022 annual monitoring report recommendations and triage service at the landfill.

• Review of 2023 lethality testing results
• Action Plan for Customer Satisfaction Survey for 2024
• Review of 2023 Work Plan and draft 2024 Work Plan
• Action Plan for 2022 Annual Monitoring Report Summary Recommendations
• Discussion of triage service at landfill

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss heritage planning matters, including proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act through Bill 139 and heritage evaluations for the Lady Eaton Elementary School and Omemee Train Station. The committee will also hear a presentation on the Cultural Centre and receive updates on heritage permits and 2024 meeting dates.

• Heritage evaluations for Lady Eaton Elementary School and Omemee Train Station (17 James Street North)
• Presentation on proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act through Bill 139
• Cultural Centre presentation by Economic Development Officer D. Goodwin
• 2023 Part V Heritage Permits report
• 2024 Meeting Dates report

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings and considering recommendations on two applications to amend the Township of Mariposa Zoning By-law 94-07, at 238 Black School Road and 332 KL Road 46. The committee will also review annual updates to municipal infrastructure design guidelines, a 2024 subdivision agreement template, and a pre-servicing of subdivision lands policy. Recommendations will go to Council for final approval.

• Zoning by-law amendment at 238 Black School Road, Woodville (application D06-2023-023)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 332 KL Road 46, Oakwood (application D06-2023-024)
• Municipal Infrastructure Design Guidelines annual update (ENG2023-025)
• 2024 Subdivision Agreement Template update (ENG2023-027)
• Pre-Servicing of Subdivision Lands Policy CP2018-009 updates (ENG2023-028)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on the Draft 2024 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes. Council will receive a staff overview of the draft budget and hear presentations from four community organizations. Members of the public may also make deputations or submit correspondence about the budget. The meeting concludes with a by-law to confirm the proceedings.

• Overview of Draft 2024 Budget by CAO Ron Taylor and Director Sara Beukeboom
• Presentation by Kawartha Lakes Food Source (Heather Kirby)
• Presentation by Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives (Barbara Doyle)
• Presentation by BGC Kawarthas (Amy Terrill, Lacey Maxwell)
• Presentation by Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes (Laurie Dillon-Schalk, Mark Knoester)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several reports including proposed heritage designations for multiple properties and a new Tree Preservation By-Law. Members also submitted memorandums regarding specific decision units for the Draft 2024 Budget.

• Proposed Heritage Designations: 1473 Highway 7A, 1475 Highway 7A, 1 King Street East, 35 Bolton Street, 130-132 William Street North
• Tree Preservation By-Law proposal involving private property and city tree canopy
• Hickory Beach Dock Licensing: removal of dock #27 at owner's expense
• $700,000.00 for Fenelon Falls Second-Crossing Environmental Assessment
• $10,000.00 for Omemee Splash Pad and $50,000.00 for Economic Development Manufacturing Recruitment

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is dedicated to receiving 2024 budget presentations from conservation authorities, agencies, and boards, including the police service, library, and housing corporation. Council will also consider a report authorizing memorandums of understanding with four conservation authorities for service delivery. The meeting is primarily informational, with no final budget decisions listed on the agenda.

• 2024 budget presentations from Kawartha Conservation, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and Otonabee Conservation
• 2024 budget presentations from Kawartha Lakes Police Services, Public Library, and Housing Corporation
• Report PLAN2023-059: authorizing MOUs with Ganaraska, Kawartha, Lake Simcoe, and Otonabee conservation authorities
• Correspondence on 2024 OPP annual billing statement and Ganaraska Conservation Authority budget
• Confirming by-law to adopt proceedings of the meeting

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding SSO, EPR, and corporate waste reduction. Members will also review the 2023 Work Plan and receive minutes from the September 6, 2023, meeting.

• SSO Update
• EPR Update
• Corporate Waste Reduction discussion
• 2023 Work Plan review
• Approval of September 6, 2023, meeting minutes

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting includes presentations on the 2024 departmental budget overviews. Directors from five different departments will present their respective budget information to Council.

• Development Services budget overview
• Public Works budget overview
• Corporate Services budget overview
• Community Services budget overview
• Human Services budget overview

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee will hear a presentation from the City Solicitor on proposed Tree Preservation By-Laws for private and public lands, including a proposed amending by-law to the Fees and Charges By-law. The committee will also receive updates on local agri-business support services, roadside visibility and safety, and recent agricultural events. The meeting is largely informational, with no final decisions expected.

• Presentation on proposed Tree Preservation By-Laws (private and public lands) by City Solicitor Robyn Carlson
• Proposed amending by-law to the Fees and Charges By-law (Attachment C)
• Deputation from Carolyn Puterbough (OMAFRA) on agri-business support services
• Discussion on maintenance and cropping of municipal lands along roadways for roadside visibility and safety
• Updates on VIP Agricultural Tour, Local Food Wholesale Project, 2023 International Plowing Match, and Kawartha Farmfest

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to consider seven minor variance applications at properties across Kawartha Lakes. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and routine administrative items. No consent applications are listed.

• Minor variance at 80 Wakeford Road (D20-2023-072)
• Minor variance at 27 Leaside Street (D20-2023-073)
• Minor variance at 19 Kenhill Beach Road (D20-2023-074)
• Minor variance at 72 Mason Lane (D20-2023-075)
• Minor variance at 91 Brook Road (D20-2023-076)

Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force is meeting to review its mandate, onboard a consultant for Phase II deliverables, and receive an update on a Green Municipal Fund submission. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and standard procedural items.

• Review of the mandate for the Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force
• On-boarding of consultant for Phase II deliverables for the proposed Cultural Centre
• Update on submission to the Green Municipal Fund

Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to discuss landfill complaints, leachate outbreaks, and an update on the vertical expansion project, including the Ministry's comments. They will also review the 2022 Annual Monitoring Report summary and a customer satisfaction survey. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and disclosing interests.

• Fenelon Landfill vertical expansion update on Ministry's comments
• 2022 Annual Monitoring Report summary presentation
• Customer satisfaction survey discussion
• Landfill complaints and leachate outbreaks review

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, including endorsing a community integrated care hub in Lindsay with $700,000 in one-time capital funding and ongoing operating support. They will also consider a new cultural funding program, a parking by-law review, and several planning items. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and by-laws.

• Endorse community integrated care hub in Lindsay with $700,000 capital funding
• Allocate $200,000 in 2024 budget for cultural funding program
• Amend Parking By-Law 2012-173 to add and remove prohibited parking areas
• Adopt zoning by-law amendment for 915 Lorneville Road
• Consider heritage designations for four Lindsay schools (11 John St, 242 Kent St W, 49 Glenelg St W, 65 Sussex St N)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is dedicated to receiving presentations on the Long Term Financial Plan and the proposed 2024 budget, including departmental overviews for Mayor and Council, Fire Services, Paramedic Services, and Engineering and Corporate Assets. No decisions on the budget are being made at this meeting; it is an introductory review. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, disclosure of pecuniary interests, and a confirming by-law.

• Presentation of the Long Term Financial Plan and introduction of the proposed 2024 budget
• Review of corporate items within the proposed 2024 budget
• 2024 departmental budget overviews for Mayor and Council, Fire Services, Paramedic Services, and Engineering and Corporate Assets
• By-law to confirm the proceedings of the special council meeting

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine administrative items, hear updates on agricultural events and projects, and receive a presentation from Municipal Law Enforcement on roadside visibility and safety. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion on roadside visibility and safety with Municipal Law Enforcement Manager
• Update on VIP Agricultural Tour
• Update on Kawartha Region Local Food Wholesale Project
• Verbal reports on 2023 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo and Kawartha Farmfest

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative items and receive updates on several environmental initiatives. The agenda includes updates on the 2024 Enviro Fair in Bobcaygeon, Clean and Clear By-law amendments, and sub-committees on transportation, pollinator action, and bird-friendly city. No decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily for discussion and updates.

• 2024 Enviro Fair in Bobcaygeon update
• Clean and Clear By-law amendments update
• Sub-committee updates: Transportation, Pollinator Action, Bird Friendly City

Planning Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing several land use applications, including zoning amendments and subdivision plans. Most items are being referred back to staff for further review following public consultation.

• Zoning By-law amendment for 915 Lorneville Road (Ross)
• Seven-lot residential subdivision plan at 8 Mitchell Drive (Mitchell)
• Woodland Hills Phase 3 zoning and subdivision revisions at Ski Hill Road (Kerr)
• Zoning By-law amendment for 3 Janice Drive (Sprucewood Properties Inc.)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several items to forward to Council, including a $700,000 capital investment for a community integrated care hub in Lindsay to support unsheltered homeless residents, a parking by-law review, a cultural funding program, and a Bird Friendly City certification. Deputations cover a fence encroachment, housing for disability recipients, rural zoning, and downtown parking.

• $700,000 one-time capital for integrated care hub in Lindsay (Report HS2023-008)
• Proposed $200,000 in 2024 budget for Cultural Funding Program (Report ED2023-039)
• Parking By-Law 2012-173 review and consolidation (Report ML2023-005)
• Resolution to apply for Nature Canada Bird Friendly City certification (Report PLAN2023-051)
• Deputation on fence encroachment license at 31 Main Street, Bobcaygeon

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss heritage planning updates, proposed heritage designations for four properties, and objections to four other proposed designations. The committee will also consider an amendment to the Heritage Delegated Authority By-law and receive subcommittee updates.

• Proposed heritage designation of 1475 Highway 7A, Manvers
• Proposed heritage designation of 1 King Street East, Omemee
• Proposed heritage designation of 130-132 William Street North, Lindsay
• Proposed heritage designation of 35 Bolton Street, Bobcaygeon
• Objections to designations at 11 John, 242 Kent West, 49 Glenelg West, 65 Sussex North (Lindsay)

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management is meeting to review the director's report, the 2024 capital budget, and a confidential 2024 operating budget report. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss confidential matters under the Municipal Act. This is a routine governance meeting for the long-term care home.

• Review of VMC2023-10 Directors Report
• Review of VMC2023-09 2024 Capital Budget Report
• Closed session for confidential reports, including 2024 Operating Budget
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2023 meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider five minor variance applications at properties across Kawartha Lakes. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and administrative business, but the main items are the new applications. No consent applications are listed.

• 34 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay (COA2023-075)
• 58 Cedar Avenue, Bexley (COA2023-076)
• 1449 Killarney Bay Road, Fenelon (COA2023-077)
• 21 Fox Beach Lane, Carden (COA2023-078)
• 128 Fulsom Crescent, Carden (COA2023-079)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on the second strategic planning session for 2024-2027, led by the Chief Administrative Officer and Strategy and Performance Specialist. The agenda includes only this presentation, a confirming by-law, and standard procedural items. No decisions or specific proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Strategic Planning Session 2024-2027 - Meeting #2
• By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council Meeting of September 28, 2023

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive updates, including the 2024-2029 Accessibility Master Plan and reports from working groups. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• 2024-2029 Accessibility Master Plan presented for information
• Accessibility Officer update
• Public awareness, public spaces, and councillor updates
• Adoption of minutes from May 4, 2023 meeting

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes decisions on housing targets and Strong Mayor Powers, a $1.18M bridge replacement contract, and several heritage designations. Council will also consider amendments to the Clean and Clear by-law and the Disposal of Real Property Policy.

• Award Rainbow Bridge replacement to Ratcliff Excavating & Grading for $1,180,465
• Approve 2024 Paramedic Service Response Time Performance Plan
• Designate multiple properties on Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls under Ontario Heritage Act
• Amend Yard Clean and Clear By-law to permit long grass and native plants in urban areas
• Approve additional debenture financing of $405,282 for water and sewer projects

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving previous minutes, reviewing landfill complaints and leachate outbreaks, and hearing public comments. Members will also review the 2022 Annual Monitoring Report summary and an activity summary spreadsheet, plus discuss a customer satisfaction survey. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting
• Review of landfill complaints and leachate outbreaks
• 2022 Annual Monitoring Report summary (Lindsay Ops 2022 AMR pg94-103)
• PRC Activity Summary Spreadsheet (Summary of Actions June 2023)
• Discussion of customer satisfaction survey

Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force is meeting to review its Terms of Reference and receive an update on work completed in preparation for Phase Two of the proposed Cultural Centre development. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as appointment of chair and vice-chair, adoption of minutes, and declarations of interest.

• Review of the Terms of Reference for the Kawartha Lakes Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force
• Update on work completed in preparation for Phase Two of the proposed Cultural Centre development

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings and making recommendations on four zoning by-law amendments and one draft plan of subdivision. Two zoning amendments are recommended for approval and adoption by Council, while two others are referred back to staff pending further review. The subdivision plan is recommended to be referred to Council for approval.

• Zoning amendment at Ranchers Road and Long Beach Road, Cameron (Flato Development Inc.) - referred back to staff
• Zoning amendment at 1323 Kawartha Lakes Road 46, Lorneville (Rodin) - recommended for approval
• Zoning amendment at 17 Bellamy Road, Bobcaygeon (Hamilton Group/Young) - recommended for approval
• Zoning amendment at 431 Meadowview Road, Omemee (Hickey) - referred back to staff
• Draft Plan of Subdivision (16T-22503) on KL Road 36, Ops (Flato Community Lindsay Inc.) - recommended for Council approval

Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to discuss landfill complaints, leachate outbreaks, and capital project updates. They will also consider a customer satisfaction survey and the 2022 annual monitoring report summary. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Landfill complaints review
• Leachate outbreaks discussion
• Capital projects update
• Customer satisfaction survey
• 2022 Annual Monitoring Report Summary

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several reports and presentations, including a paramedic service master plan refresh, operational key performance indicators, and a 2024 response time performance plan. They will also consider amendments to the Yard Clean and Clear By-law to permit long grass and native plants, changes to the Disposal of Real Property Policy for affordable housing, and multiple heritage designations in Fenelon Falls. Deputations on encroachments, road resurfacing, pickleball access, and a retaining wall are scheduled.

• Paramedic Service Master Plan Refresh and 2024 Response Time Performance Plan
• Amendments to Yard Clean and Clear By-law 2014-026 to allow long grass and native plants
• Proposed amendments to Disposal of Real Property Policy CP2021-033 (Affordable Housing First)
• Heritage designations for properties on Colborne Street and May Street, Fenelon Falls
• Encroachment requests at 8 Monty's Inn Street and 51 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2024 Response Time Performance Plan and authorized staff to submit it to the Ministry of Health. It also received several paramedic service presentations and reports and directed them to the next regular council meeting. Multiple deputations were received and similarly forwarded for council consideration.

• Approved 2024 Response Time Performance Plan (CW2023-210) and authorized submission to Ministry
• Received Paramedic Service Master Plan Refresh presentation (CW2023-205) and forwarded to council
• Received Paramedic Service Master Plan Refresh report (EMS2023-006) and forwarded to council
• Received Paramedic Service Operational KPI presentation (CW2023-207) and forwarded to council
• Received Paramedic Service Operational KPI report (EMS2023-005) and forwarded to council
• Received Paramedic Service Response Time Performance Plan presentation (CW2023-208) and forwarded to council
• Received deputation on Monty's Inn Street encroachments (CW2023-211) and forwarded to council
• Received deputation on Lightning Point Road resurfacing (CW2023-212) and forwarded to council

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed the heritage designation of 1473 Highway 7A and the listing of 75 Ridge Drive for Council approval. The Committee also approved alteration applications for a train station in Bexley and signage for the Academy Theatre in Lindsay.

• Endorsed heritage designation of 1473 Highway 7A for Council approval
• Endorsed listing of 75 Ridge Drive on the City’s Heritage Register for Council approval
• Approved alteration application for train station stabilization and relocation at 6697 Highway 35
• Approved signage at 2 Lindsay Street South (Academy Theatre) with conditions for external illumination and marquee clarification
• Forwarded comments to Planning staff regarding the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for 144 Ranchers Road
• Received Building and Property Update (Report KLMHC2023-063) for information
• Received Heritage Planning Update (Report KLMHC2023-057) for information
• Received Osprey Heritage Awards update (Report KLMHC2023-058) for information

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is holding an electronic meeting to conduct routine administrative business, receive updates on action items including the CKLEAC work plan and gas plants, and discuss an environmental fair report. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Adoption of agenda and minutes
• Declaration of pecuniary interest
• CKLEAC Work Plan updates by project team leaders
• Gas plants update
• Environmental Fair report

The Environmental Advisory Committee approved a resolution to seek Bird Friendly City certification from Nature Canada. The committee also supported submitting member Barry Snider's comments regarding the Rural Zoning By-law and the Tree Preservation By-law.

• Approved resolution to authorize Bird Friendly Kawartha Lakes team to apply for Nature Canada certification (Carried)
• Approved submission of member Barry Snider's comments on the Rural Zoning By-law to City consultants (Carried)
• Approved submission of member Barry Snider's comments to City Solicitor Robyn Carlson for the Tree Preservation By-law (Carried)
• Adopted agenda as clarified (Carried)
• Adopted June 29, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several waste-related updates, including source-separated organics, a spring program review, bulk plastics, construction and demolition waste, and public space recycling. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• SSO Update
• Spring Program Review
• Bulk Plastics Update
• Construction and Demolition
• Public Space Recycling

The committee received updates on the Single-Use Plastic (SSO) program, spring waste collections, and bulky plastics diversion. Members discussed corporate waste and scheduled a status report for November 2023. No new policies were voted on during the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from May 3, 2023 (Carried)
• Requested a status report on Corporate Waste for November 2023
• Added End Producer Status Report to the October 4 agenda

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with one substantive item: the first strategic planning session for 2024-2027, led by the Chief Administrative Officer and Strategy and Performance Specialist. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including adoption of the agenda, disclosure of interests, a confirming by-law, and adjournment.

• Strategic Planning Session 2024-2027 - Meeting #1, presented by Ron Taylor (CAO) and Brenda Stonehouse (Strategy and Performance Specialist)
• By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council Meeting of August 31, 2023

Council received a presentation and held a working session regarding the 2024-2027 Strategic Planning Process. The session included an environmental scan and a review of the current plan.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Received the strategic planning presentation and session (Carried)
• Passed by-law to confirm the proceedings of the August 31, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on a resolution calling for Ontario to phase out gas-fired electricity generation, award a $582,030 sewer rehabilitation contract, and approve several planning and heritage items. They will also receive petitions for road paving and traffic calming, and consider agreements related to health teams and data sharing.

• Resolution to phase out gas-fired electricity generation (PLAN2023-041)
• Award $582,030 to Sewer Technologies Inc. for Bobcaygeon sewer rehabilitation (PUR2023-032)
• Heritage designation of 1011 Portage Road (William MacKenzie Inn) and objection (ED2023-043)
• Petitions for paving St. George Street, Killarney Bay Road, and resurfacing in Bobcaygeon
• Approval of KLH-OHT agreements (CAO2023-002)

Council adopted the minutes from the July 25, 2023 meeting. The body received several deputations regarding gas plant phase-outs, heritage designations, and rural zoning, and referred a road resurfacing request to the 2024 budget process.

• Adopted July 25, 2023 Regular Council Meeting minutes
• Directed staff to follow up with Craig James regarding water meter replacement
• Referred road resurfacing request for Southview Estates to the 2024 capital budget process
• Received deputation from Ginny Colling and Barry Snider regarding gas plant phase-out
• Received deputation from Jeff and Estrella Margolian opposing heritage designation of 1011 and 1017 Portage Road
• Received deputation from Angel Godsoe and Kerstin Kelly opposing proposed Rural Zoning By-Law

Special Council Meeting

Council approved the repeal of the Official Plans for the Town of Lindsay and the Village of Fenelon Falls. This action addresses administrative matters following Ontario Land Tribunal orders and allows for the implementation of approved Secondary Plans.

• Approved Report PLAN2023-040 to repeal Official Plans for Lindsay and Fenelon Falls (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 2023-135 to repeal the Official Plan of the Town of Lindsay (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 2023-136 to repeal the Official Plan of the Village of Fenelon Falls (Carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to forward repeals to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to consider five minor variance applications at properties across Kawartha Lakes. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and routine administrative items. No consent applications are listed.

• Minor variance at 56 Cowans Crescent, Emily (COA2023-070)
• Minor variance at 165 Fell's Point Road, Fenelon (COA2023-071)
• Minor variance at 604 Long Beach Road, Fenelon (COA2023-072)
• Minor variance at 203 Minns Avenue, Bobcaygeon (COA2023-073)
• Minor variance at 26 Bandorie Lane, Laxton (COA2023-074)

The Committee of Adjustment approved five minor variance applications for residential projects, including home additions, a detached garage, and a pool. All approved applications include a condition that construction must be completed within 24 months of the Notice of Decision.

• Granted minor variance for home demolition and addition at 56 Cowans Crescent (Carried)
• Granted minor variance for raising a dwelling at 165 Fell's Point Road (Carried)
• Granted minor variance for a detached garage at 604 Long Beach Road (Carried)
• Granted minor variance for a pool and deck at 203 Minns Avenue (Carried)
• Granted minor variance for dwelling reconstruction at 26 Bandorie Lane (Carried)

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee is meeting to review the final draft of the Rural Zoning By-Law and collect comments for submission. The agenda also includes updates on the 2023 VIP Agricultural Tour, a Rural Economic Development Fund application approval, and other agricultural events.

• Review of Rural Zoning By-Law final draft
• 2023 VIP Agricultural Tour on September 15, 2023
• Rural Economic Development Fund application approved
• Roadside visibility and safety update
• 2023 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding a statutory public meeting on the draft Rural Zoning By-law and will consider a report on a subdivision and zoning amendment for Regis Homes on Alcorn Drive in Lindsay. The committee will receive public comments and refer the rural by-law back to staff for further review.

• Public meeting on Kawartha Lakes Rural Zoning By-law Review (PLAN2023-039)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision (16T-17501) and zoning amendment at Alcorn Dr, Lindsay (PLAN2023-036)
• Recommendation to refer draft Rural Zoning By-law back to staff for further report
• Recommendation to refer subdivision and zoning amendment to Council for approval

The Planning Advisory Committee referred a draft plan and zoning amendment for a 63-unit residential subdivision on Alcorn Drive to Council. Additionally, the committee referred the Rural Zoning By-law review back to staff for further analysis of public and agency comments.

• Referred 63-unit residential subdivision on Alcorn Drive to Council for approval (Carried)
• Referred Alcorn Drive zoning by-law amendment to Council for approval (Carried)
• Referred Rural Zoning By-law review back to staff for further recommendation report (Carried)
• Appointed P. O'Reilly as Acting Chair by acclamation

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several heritage-related items, including proposed heritage designations for multiple properties on Colborne Street and May Street in Fenelon Falls, an objection to a designation on Portage Road, and a proposed heritage conservation district for Bobcaygeon Market Square. The committee will also receive a heritage planning update and correspondence, and hear subcommittee updates.

• Proposed heritage designation of 13-19 Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls
• Proposed heritage designation of 21-25 Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls
• Proposed heritage designation of 38-40 Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls
• Proposed heritage designation of 39-43 Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls
• Objection to proposed heritage designation of 1011 Portage Road, Township of Eldon

The Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed the heritage designation of multiple properties in Fenelon Falls and recommended the designation of 1011 Portage Road despite an owner objection. The committee also formed a subcommittee to explore a heritage conservation district for Bobcaygeon Market Square.

• Endorsed heritage designation for 13, 15, 17, and 19 Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls
• Endorsed heritage designation for 21, 23, and 25 Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls
• Endorsed heritage designation for 38-40 Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls
• Endorsed heritage designation for 39 and 43 Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls
• Endorsed heritage designation for 4 May Street, Fenelon Falls
• Recommended designating 1011 Portage Road and rejected the owner's objection
• Approved formation of a subcommittee for Bobcaygeon Market Square heritage conservation district
• Tabled discussion on listing 102 William Street South for future review

Drainage Board

The Drainage Board is meeting as a Court of Revision to consider appeals regarding the Curtin Municipal Drain. No appeals were received by the July 24 deadline, so the board is expected to confirm the assessments from the drain report and recommend that Council proceed with the third reading of By-law 2023-115.

• No appeals received by July 24, 2023 deadline for Curtin Municipal Drain
• Court may accept late appeals if resolution adopted
• By-law 2023-115 to provide for drainage works (Curtin Municipal Drain)
• Assessments by Drainage Engineers M. Hoar and K. Smith to be confirmed if no appeals heard

The Court of Revision confirmed the assessments in the Curtin Municipal Drain Report and the provisional By-law 2023-115. No appeals were received prior to or after the July 23, 2023 deadline. The board directed Council to proceed with the third reading of By-law 2023-115 at the next possible meeting.

• Confirmed assessments in the Curtin Municipal Drain Report and provisional By-law 2023-115 (Carried)
• Directed Council to proceed with the third reading of By-law 2023-115 (Carried)
• Adopted the agenda as circulated (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to consider 10 minor variance applications across Kawartha Lakes, covering properties in Verulam, Somerville, Eldon, Fenelon, Emily, Bexley, and Lindsay. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and declarations of interest, but the main business is the new applications. No consents or deferred applications are listed.

• Minor variance at 142 Lakeland Road (Verulam)
• Minor variance at 146 Stinson's Bay Road (Verulam)
• Minor variance at 108 Birch Glen Drive (Somerville)
• Minor variance at 82 Matheson Drive (Eldon)
• Minor variance at 20 Russell Street East (Lindsay)

The Committee of Adjustment approved six minor variance applications for residential construction and modifications. These approvals include permissions for carports, garages, decks, and dwelling additions that deviate from standard setback and height bylaws.

• Approved minor variance D20-2023-052 for a detached carport at 142 Lakeland Road
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-053 for a dwelling addition at 146 Stinson's Bay Road
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-054 for a waterfront deck at 108 Birch Glen Drive
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-055 for a detached garage at 82 Matheson Road
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-056 for a deck and portico at 71 Kenhill Beach Road
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-057 for vacation dwelling reconstruction at 2 Ripple Street

Regular Council Meeting

Council adopted a new Capital and Special Projects Policy and rescinded the previous Capital Closed Policy. The board also authorized a potential application to the federal Housing Accelerator Fund and approved a one-time fee waiver for residential tax bill reprints.

• Adopted Capital and Special Projects Policy and rescinded Policy CP2021-015
• Authorized staff to apply for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund if appropriate
• Approved one-time waiver of duplicate receipt fee for a residential property
• Referred correspondence regarding Veteran's Way roundabout in Fenelon Falls to staff for Q3 2023 report
• Approved the Draft Plan of Subdivision 16T-23501 for Bromont Homes mixed-use project
• Received and adopted the June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved amendments to the Victoria Rail Trail Corridor Noise By-Law for further consideration

Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force

The Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force is meeting to adopt minutes, hear deputations, and discuss new business, specifically a network overview and design, and a recommendation overview. The agenda is largely procedural with two substantive discussion items on the active transportation plan.

• Network Overview and Design discussion
• Recommendation Overview discussion
• Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
• Deputations and correspondence items

The Task Force reviewed a proposed active transportation network and 54 recommendations for walking and cycling infrastructure. Members discussed specific safety improvements for Duke Street and Colborne Street, as well as the integration of active transportation standards into new developments. The plan is expected to be presented to City Council before the end of 2023.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:37 p.m. (Carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a proposed mixed-use residential, commercial, and institutional plan of subdivision at Lindsay Street South and Highway 7 in Lindsay, submitted by Bromont Homes. The committee will decide whether to refer the draft plan and conditions of approval to Council for adoption. No public meeting reports are scheduled for this date.

• Application PLAN2023-037 for a mixed-use plan of subdivision at Lindsay St S and Hwy 7, Lindsay
• Draft Plan of Subdivision 16T-23501 referred to Council for approval
• Conditions of draft plan approval attached as Appendix C
• Deputation requests due by July 10, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

The Planning Advisory Committee reviewed a draft plan for a mixed-use subdivision at Lindsay Street South and Hwy 7. The proposal includes residential, commercial, and institutional spaces. The committee voted to refer the application to Council for final approval and adoption.

• Referred Bromont Homes Mixed-Use Plan of Subdivision (Report PLAN2023-037) to Council for approval
• Received deputation from Michael Bissett of Bousfields Inc. regarding Report PLAN2023-067
• Waived Procedural By-law to permit a late deputation request from Michael Bissett

Municipal Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee meeting on July 6, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business and receive updates on sub-committees, composting, and a gas plant resolution. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or update.

• Update on Sub-Committees (Transportation, Pollinator Action, Bird Friendly City)
• SSO Composting discussion
• Gas Plant Resolution discussion

The committee approved funding for an electric vehicle event and bird conservation workshops. It also passed a resolution supporting the phase-out of gas-fired electricity generation in Ontario.

• Approved up to $1,000 for the August 12, 2023 EV Fair (Carried)
• Approved up to $2,000 for six bird conservation workshops in Fall 2023 (Carried)
• Supported resolution calling on Province of Ontario to Phase Out Gas-Fired Electricity Generation (Carried)
• Adopted June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to hear 10 minor variance applications and one deferred application. The committee will also adopt its agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. All applications are for property-specific relief from zoning bylaws.

• Minor variance at 43 Kent Street East, Lindsay (COA2023-050)
• Minor variance at 1639 Kirkfield Road, Eldon (COA2023-051)
• Minor variance at 14 Greenwood Road, Laxton (COA2023-052)
• Minor variance at 121 Kenedon Drive, Emily (COA2023-053)
• Deferred application at 1023 Little Britain Road, Mariposa (D20-2022-057)

The Committee of Adjustment approved five minor variance applications for residential additions, lot frontage adjustments, and an additional residential unit. All approved applications are subject to specific conditions and time limits for completion.

• Granted variance for two-storey addition and second storey at 43 Kent Street East (Carried)
• Granted variance for reduced lot frontage (159 metres) at 1639 Kirkfield Road (Carried)
• Granted variance for an Additional Residential Unit above a garage at 14 Greenwood Road (Carried)
• Granted variance to recognize a non-complying side yard setback at 121 Kenedon Drive (Carried)
• Granted variance for an attached garage addition at 34 Royal Estate Drive (Carried)

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to discuss landfill complaints, leachate outbreaks, and a draft customer satisfaction survey. They will also review a summary of actions from June 2023 and consider a site tour. The meeting is routine oversight of the landfill's operations.

• Review of landfill complaints
• Discussion of leachate outbreaks
• Draft Customer Satisfaction Survey
• Summary of Actions June 2023
• Site tour planning

The committee reviewed two complaints submitted to the Ministry regarding litter and the relocation of excavated material. The City reported that litter monitoring has increased and the Ministry confirmed no issues with the relocation of topsoil. The City agreed to look into applying more cover material to reduce blown litter.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from April 19, 2023, meeting (Carried)
• Agreed to investigate applying more cover material to address blown litter
• Adjourned meeting at 3:48 p.m. (Carried)

Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting of the Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force is scheduled, but no decisions or discussions are listed.

Regular Council Meeting

Council is deciding on the implementation of a Short Term Rental Licensing Program, including a new by-law and a $400,000 operating budget. The meeting also covers the adoption of a procurement policy, the designation of five heritage properties in Lindsay, and zoning amendments for specific properties in Omemee and Lindsay.

• Adoption of draft Short Term Rental Accommodation Business Licensing By-Law with amendments regarding age limits and fee schedules
• Authorization of a 2023 operating budget not to exceed $400,000.00 for the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Division
• Endorsement of heritage designations for five former public schools in Lindsay, including 242 Kent Street West and 11 John Street
• Approval of zoning by-law amendment for 112 King Street West in the Village of Omemee
• Adoption of the City’s Procurement Policy, replacing all predecessor versions

Council committed to fulfilling the goals of the '7 in 7' Regional Housing Plan and urged all levels of government and private partners to collaborate on filling the rural housing gap. The body also directed staff to review zoning strategies to limit the number of short-term rental properties in neighborhoods.

• Committed to fulfilling goals of the EOWC '7 in 7' Regional Housing Plan
• Directed staff to review zoning strategies to limit short-term rental properties in neighborhoods
• Adopted the Open Session Agenda with amendments (CR2023-296)
• Adopted minutes from May 23, 2023 Regular Council Meeting (CR2023-297)
• Adopted minutes from May 30, 2023 Special Council Meeting (CR2023-298)
• Received deputation from Ann Adare regarding Short Term Rentals (CR2023-299)
• Adopted Committee of the Whole recommendations from June 6, 2023, excluding items 9.3.8 and 9.3.24 (CR2023-300)

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss agricultural comments on Bill 97 and the proposed Provincial Planning Statement, as well as draft 2 of the Rural Zoning By-Law. They will also receive updates on the 2023 VIP Agricultural Tour, Skills Development Fund applications, a request to open the Cannabis Act, food business growth support, and roadside visibility safety.

• Agricultural comments for Bill 97 and Proposed Provincial Planning Statement (April 6, 2023)
• Rural Zoning By-Law Draft 2 agricultural comments
• 2023 VIP Agricultural Tour update
• Skills Development Fund applications update
• Support for request to open the Cannabis Act

The committee recommended that the Province maintain protections for Prime Agricultural Lands in the EBR posting. Members also requested a review of the Rural Zoning By-law Draft 2 and proposed changes to the Future Development Zone.

• Recommended submitting comment to EBR to maintain protections for Prime Agricultural Lands (Carried)
• Requested discussion with RZBL project team to review agricultural content of Draft 2 (Carried)
• Requested removal of the Future Development Zone from the RZBL (Carried)
• Recommended farm landowners be permitted to maintain municipal roadside areas adjacent to their property (Carried)
• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to review planning applications, including two large Tribute Homes subdivisions in Lindsay (1,832 units north, 1,011 units south) and several zoning by-law amendments. The committee will also hear public meeting reports on an Omemee zoning amendment and revised Lindsay Official Plan/zoning amendments, plus a subdivision agreement amendment and an Emily zoning amendment. Recommendations for the Tribute subdivisions and other items will be referred to Council for adoption.

• Tribute North: 1,832 residential units at 460 Thunder Bridge Road, Lindsay (PLAN2023-027)
• Tribute South: 1,011 residential units on Highway 35, Lindsay (PLAN2023-028)
• Public meeting: Omemee zoning amendment at 112 King St. W. (PLAN2023-029)
• Public meeting: Lindsay Official Plan/zoning amendments at 77-83 William St. N. (PLAN2023-030)
• Maple Brook Homes: subdivision agreement amendment and part lot control exemption (PLAN2023-019)

The Planning Advisory Committee reviewed and referred two development applications to Council for final approval. These include a drive-through restaurant in Omemee and an 8-storey residential apartment building in Lindsay.

• Referred Zoning By-law amendment for drive-through restaurant at 112 King Street West, Omemee to Council (Carried)
• Referred Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 110-unit apartment at 77-83 William Street North, Lindsay to Council (Carried)
• Required a Heritage Impact Assessment for the 77-83 William Street North development (Carried)
• Received deputation from Donna Campbell regarding Tribute South Site Location (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering a draft by-law to license short-term rentals, along with associated fees and a budget of up to $400,000 for implementation. The committee will also hear deputations and receive reports on various topics including heritage designations, a dog park, and a pedestrian crosswalk. All recommendations are slated to be brought forward to the next Regular Council Meeting.

• Short-term rental licensing by-law and annual fees (Report ML2023-003)
• Operating budget up to $400,000 for STR program, funded by licensing fees
• Heritage designations for five schools, including 242 Kent Street West and 65 Sussex Street North
• $6,000 funding for Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot from C.H.E.S.T. Reserve
• Pedestrian crosswalk at Sturgeon Road and St. Luke's Road in Downeyville for 2024 budget

The Committee of the Whole recommended a draft Short Term Rental Accommodation Business Licensing By-Law and a corresponding budget of up to $400,000 for implementation. They also requested a review of zoning strategies to limit the number of short-term rentals in neighborhoods. All recommendations were forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting for final consideration.

• Recommended draft Short Term Rental Licensing By-Law with age-based restrictions (Carried)
• Recommended 2023 operating budget up to $400,000 for STR program implementation (Carried)
• Recommended use of Contingency Reserve for 2023 STR deficits up to $300,000 (Carried)
• Recommended creation of a Short Term Rental Reserve for future funding (Carried)
• Approved request for staff to review zoning strategies to limit STRs in neighborhoods (Carried)
• Denied amendment to redefine hosted STR properties to include owners within viewing distance (Failed)
• Received interim project update for Victoria Manor Capital Plan (Carried)
• Received presentation on Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus strategic priorities (Carried)

Drainage Board

The Board confirmed assessments for the Desroches Municipal Drain after no appeals were received. Additionally, the Board recommended that Council adopt the engineer's report for the Curtin Municipal Drain and proceed with a corresponding by-law.

• Confirmed assessments in the Desroches Municipal Drain Report and provisional By-law 2023-067 (Carried)
• Recommended Council adopt the Curtin Municipal Drain Engineer’s Report and proceed with first and second reading of a by-law (Carried)
• Instructed staff to arrange a Court of Revision for the Curtin Municipal Drain Engineer’s Report (Carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business and discuss several environmental topics. Key items include a resolution on a tree-cutting by-law and updates from sub-committees on active transportation, pollinator action, and bird-friendly city initiatives. The committee will also review a letter from the CAO regarding a Healthy Environment Plan.

• Resolution for Tree-Cutting by-law (J. Morris)
• Update on Sub-Committees: Active Transportation, Pollinator Action, Bird Friendly City
• Health Sub-Committee review of CAO letter re: Healthy Environment Plan

The Environmental Advisory Committee approved a resolution recommending the expansion of tree preservation by-laws to private lands in settlement areas. The committee also approved funding for a pollinator garden project and received updates on the Healthy Environment Plan.

• Approved resolution to recommend expanding Tree Preservation By-law to private land in settlement areas (Carried)
• Approved using EAC funds to cover the remaining balance of the Pollinator Garden project (Carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda as amended (Carried)
• Adopted the April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on a council orientation presentation covering the consolidated procedural by-law and the code of conduct for members. The agenda includes only the orientation, a confirming by-law, and standard procedural items. No decisions on substantive matters are listed.

• Council orientation presentation on 2020-001 Consolidated Repeal and Replace 2018-212 (proceedings of council)
• Council orientation presentation on CP2020-001 Code of Conduct and Ethics for members of council and local boards
• By-law to confirm the proceedings of the special council meeting

Council attended an orientation session covering the by-law governing council proceedings and various member policies. No substantive legislative decisions were made during this meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved by-law to confirm proceedings of the May 30, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to consider 10 minor variance applications and one deferred application. The agenda includes administrative items like adopting minutes and declarations of interest, followed by the new applications. No consents are listed for this meeting.

• Minor variance at 75 McGill Drive, Manvers (COA2023-033)
• Minor variance at 1305 Kirkfield Road, Eldon (COA2023-041)
• Minor variance at 181 East Street South, Bobcaygeon (COA2023-042)
• Minor variance at 12 Harmonious Drive, Somerville (COA2023-043)
• Deferred application at 10 Leaf Street, Fenelon (D20-2022-064)

The Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variance applications for residential construction and property non-compliance. Decisions included allowing a detached garage in Manvers and a garage with an additional residential unit in Eldon.

• Approved minor variance D20-2023-024 for a detached garage at 75 McGill Drive (Carried)
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-033 for a detached garage with an Additional Residential Unit at 1305 Kirkfield Road (Carried)
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-034 for rear yard setback relief at 181 East Street South (Carried)
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-035 to recognize non-compliances for a dwelling and five accessory structures at 12 Harmonious Drive (Carried)

Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force

The Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force is meeting to conduct a final review of Option 2, the proposed short-term rental licensing by-law. Staff will report back on enforcement plans for July and August, and the group will discuss possible occupancy regulations. The meeting also includes routine adoption of the agenda and minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting.

• Final review of Option 2 (Short Term Rental Licensing By-Law)
• Report back from staff on enforcement for July and August
• Discussion of possible occupancy regulations
• Adoption of minutes from May 17, 2023 meeting

The Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force approved several amendments to a proposed licensing by-law, including new demerit point penalties. The amended by-law and three implementation options will be presented to Council on June 6, 2023.

• Approved forwarding the amended Short Term Rental Licensing By-law to Council for the June 6, 2023 meeting
• Approved removing Schedule A and B from the by-law to incorporate them into the licensing application
• Approved adding a 2-point demerit infraction for failing to post required documentation inside rental units
• Approved adding a 3-point demerit infraction for providing false information on a license application
• Approved adding a 7-point demerit infraction for knowing false declarations, resulting in automatic license suspension
• Approved requirement for staff to report back to Council by end of Q1 2024 on program implementation and adjustments

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes decisions on adopting a future waste disposal options study, several zoning by-law amendments, a heritage designation, and various reports and memoranda. Council will also consider supporting resolutions on hospital closure, cannabis act review, and emergency needs of vulnerable people.

• Adopt Future Waste Disposal Options Study (Report CA2023-003)
• Heritage designation of 1011 Portage Road, Eldon
• Zoning amendments at 252 Highway 7A, 114 Fleetwood Rd, 110 Valentia Rd, 173 Crane Bay Rd, 420 Beacroft Rd, 368-388 Angeline St S
• $1,500 high water bill relief for 115 Nappadale St., Woodville
• Support for Minden Hospital emergency department closure resolution

Council endorsed the heritage designation of two properties in the Geographic Township of Eldon. A one-time high water bill relief payment of $1,500 was approved for a property in Woodville. The city also suspended the Old Mill-Pumpkin Hollow Heritage Conservation District Study.

• Approved $1,500 one-time high water bill relief for 115 Nappadale St., Woodville
• Endorsed heritage designation of 1821 Victoria Road (Neal General Store)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 1011 Portage Road
• Suspended development of the Old Mill-Pumpkin Hollow Heritage Conservation District Study
• Endorsed staff comments on Draft Provincial Planning Statement and Bill 97 for submission to the Province
• Received deputation regarding repair of Potts Shore Road, Fenelon
• Adopted April 18, 2023 Regular Council Meeting minutes
• Adopted May 9, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes

Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force

The Task Force approved a specific fee structure for short-term rental licenses and added several amendments to the proposed by-law. Decisions included establishing a 150-linear-foot setback between properties and creating a demerit point system for parking and false declarations.

• Approved fee structure: Hosted part-time $150, Hosted year-round $300, Unhosted part-time $750, Unhosted year-round $1500
• Approved 150 linear feet setback between short-term rental properties
• Approved 3-point demerit infraction for parking violations
• Approved 3-point demerit infraction for providing a false declaration
• Directed staff to compile a proposed weekend overtime schedule for July and August to identify service gaps
• Deleted Section 2.1 of the proposed by-law
• Deleted Section 9.04 of the proposed by-law

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management is meeting to receive operational and director reports for March and April 2023, and to consider a request to extend the management services agreement for Victoria Manor, which they may recommend to Council. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a closed session for confidential matters.

• Request for extension of management services for Victoria Manor (Report VMC2023-07)
• Victoria Manor Operations Report for March and April 2023 from Sienna Senior Living
• Directors Report VMC2023-06
• Update from Sienna Senior Living VP P. Welch
• Closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2)(b)(d)(g) for confidential minutes and operations report

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management recommended an extension of management services for the facility to Council. The committee also received operations and director reports and an update from Sienna Senior Living.

• Recommended extension of management services for Victoria Manor to Council (Carried)
• Received Victoria Manor Operations Report for March and April 2023 (Carried)
• Received Director Report VMC2023-06 (Carried)
• Received update from Sienna Senior Living VP Regional Operations LTC (Carried)
• Adopted May 15, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted March 20, 2023 open minutes (Carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings and considering recommendations on six zoning by-law amendment applications. Five are for public meeting reports, and one is a regular report. The committee will vote on whether to recommend approval of the amendments to Council.

• Public meeting for zoning amendment at 252 Highway 7A (Youngfield Farms)
• Public meeting for zoning amendment at 114 Fleetwood Road (Youngfield Farms)
• Public meeting for zoning amendment at 110 Valentia Road (Mark)
• Public meeting for zoning amendment at 173 Crane Bay Road (Romanelli)
• Regular report for zoning amendment at 368-388 Angeline Street South (Melody Gardens)

The committee reviewed and recommended for Council approval four separate zoning by-law amendments. These include two farmhouse severs in Manvers, a residential lot creation in Mariposa, and the protection of natural heritage features in Verulam.

• Approved recommendation to Council for Zoning By-law amendment at 252 Highway 7A (Carried)
• Approved recommendation to Council for Zoning By-law amendment at 114 Fleetwood Road (Carried)
• Approved recommendation to Council for Zoning By-law amendment at 110 Valentia Road (Carried)
• Approved recommendation to Council for Zoning By-law amendment at 173 Crane Bay Road (Carried)

Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force

The Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force is meeting to continue its review of Option 2, a draft short-term rental licensing by-law. Staff will report on consultations with the Kawartha Lakes Police Services and the OPP, and the task force will discuss general applicability, exemptions, license requirements, maximum occupancy, and inspection requirements. The meeting will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Continued review of draft short-term rental licensing by-law (Option 2)
• Staff report on consultation with Kawartha Lakes Police Services and OPP
• Review of possible exemptions and license requirements
• Review of maximum occupancy and inspection requirements
• Approval of minutes from May 3 and May 5, 2023 meetings

The Task Force reviewed a proposed short-term rental licensing by-law, including a 24-hour contact line and a demerit point system. Members discussed occupancy limits, inspection requirements, and police consultation. Staff were directed to investigate options for extending law enforcement service hours.

• Approved agenda from May 5, 2023 (STR2023-009)
• Approved minutes from May 3, 2023 (STR2023-010)
• Directed staff to review options for extending hours of service for Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (STR2023-011)

Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee

The committee appointed Sharon Britton Dankiw as Vice-Chair and adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members discussed a customer satisfaction survey and received an update on the landfill expansion project.

• Appointed S. Britton Dankiw as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (Carried)
• Adopted February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Decided to hold next meeting in September

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive reports and presentations on various topics, including a future waste disposal options study, proposed heritage designations, and a program update. The committee will also hear deputations on a sign encroachment, oil spill legislation, docking at Riviera Park, and the Minden Hospital emergency department closure. All recommendations will be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting for consideration.

• Future Waste Disposal Options Study (Report CA2023-003) to be adopted
• Proposed heritage designations for 1821 Victoria Road (Neal General Store) and 1011 Portage Road (Sir William Mackenzie Estate)
• High water bill relief of $810.55 for 115 Nappadale Street, Woodville
• Electronic speed sign program memorandum requesting staff report on cost recovery
• Deputation on closure of Minden Hospital emergency department

The Committee of the Whole received several deputations and presentations, forwarding recommendations to the next Regular Council Meeting. Notably, the committee expressed support for the Township of Minden Hills' efforts to oppose the closure of the Minden Hospital Emergency Department.

• Approved recommendation to support Township of Minden Hills regarding Minden Hospital Emergency Department closure
• Received deputation from Bethany Baha'i Centre of Learning regarding a sign encroachment agreement
• Received deputation from Jackie Hellawell regarding oil spill legislation for lakefront communities
• Received deputation from Craig Mould regarding docking and fishing issues at Riviera Park
• Received presentation on 2022 Environmental Hero Awards
• Received presentation on food insecurity from Kawartha Lakes Food Source
• Received presentation on the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes
• Received presentation on Bill 5, The Stopping Harassment and Abuse of Local Leaders Act

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to review five proposed heritage designations for properties in Lindsay and Woodville, and to hear a presentation on Bill 97, which concerns cultural heritage and archaeology amendments. The committee will also receive a heritage planning update and correspondence, and adopt minutes from its April 13 meeting.

• Proposed heritage designation of 242 Kent Street West, Lindsay
• Proposed heritage designation of 65 Sussex Street North, Lindsay
• Proposed heritage designation of 49 Glenelg Street West, Lindsay
• Proposed heritage designation of 11 John Street, Lindsay
• Proposed heritage designation of 109 Nappadale Street, Woodville

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed the heritage designation of five properties in Lindsay and one in Woodville, forwarding recommendations to Council for approval. The committee also formed a subcommittee to review proposed provincial policy changes under Bill 97 and requested staff evaluate the Omemee Train Station and Lady Eaton Public School for potential designation.

• Endorsed heritage designation of 242 Kent Street West, Lindsay, forwarded to Council
• Endorsed heritage designation of 65 Sussex Street North, Lindsay, forwarded to Council
• Endorsed heritage designation of 49 Glenelg Street West, Lindsay, forwarded to Council
• Endorsed heritage designation of 11 John Street, Lindsay, forwarded to Council
• Endorsed heritage designation of 109 Nappadale Street, Woodville, forwarded to Council
• Formed a subcommittee to provide comments on Bill 97 proposed amendments to staff
• Requested staff preliminary evaluation of Omemee Train Station and Lady Eaton Public School for potential designation

Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force

The Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force is meeting to continue its review of Option 2, a draft short-term rental licensing by-law. Agenda items include reviewing a demerit point system, possible implementation dates for a 24-hour contact line, and staff feedback on a graduated licensing system. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the April 26, 2023 meeting. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Continued review of Option 2 (Short Term Rental Licensing By-Law)
• Review of demerit point system
• Review of possible implementation dates for a 24-hour contact line
• Report back from staff on a graduated licensing system
• Next meeting: May 10, 2023, 8:30am, City Hall Council Chambers

The task force continued reviewing Option 2 for a short-term rental licensing by-law, focusing on a proposed demerit point system, a 24-hour contact line, and a graduated licensing system. No final decisions were made; staff were directed to report back on a graduated licensing template at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2023 meeting (carried)
• Directed staff to review a graduated licensing system and report back with a template, criteria, exemptions, and fees (carried)

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee met and received a presentation on Source Separated Organics (SSO), recommending curbside collection in urban areas as the preferred option, with possible expansion to rural areas and a bylaw ban on SSO in curbside waste where collected. The committee also heard updates on the permanent Bulk Plastics Program in Lindsay and a planned curbside textile collection in June, with a request to make the textile program permanent at all landfill sites. A discussion on corporate waste reduction initiatives was deferred to the next meeting.

• Recommended curbside collection of Source Separated Organics in urban areas, with possible rural expansion
• Recommended amending the Waste bylaw to ban SSO in curbside waste where collection occurs
• Bulk Plastics Program made permanent in Lindsay; website updated
• Curbside textile collection scheduled for June; request to make program permanent at all landfills
• Next meeting set for July 5, 2023, 2:30-4 PM

The Waste Management Advisory Committee approved a recommendation to implement curbside collection of Source Separated Organics (SSO) in urban areas, with potential future expansion to rural areas and a corresponding waste bylaw amendment. A report on textile collection was noted but deferred to the Committee of the Whole for a decision on making the program permanent.

• Approved curbside SSO collection as the preferred option for urban areas (carried)
• Endorsed potential expansion of SSO collection to rural areas after urban results are known (carried)
• Recommended amending the waste bylaw to ban SSO from curbside waste in collection areas (carried)
• Deferred corporate waste reduction initiatives to next meeting
• Noted textile collection report; request to make program permanent at all landfill sites forwarded to Committee of the Whole

Parks Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kawartha Lakes Parks Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-05-02 contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle administrative items and receive updates. Key agenda items include an update on the city's electric vehicle fleet plan, a resolution for a tree-cutting by-law, and a discussion on a no gas plant resolution and education package for City Council. The committee will also review a proposed Terms of Reference for a Health Unit Sub-committee and discuss sub-committee updates, the Environmental Hero, and the Rural Zoning By-law.

• Update on Electric Vehicle Fleet Plan (P. Warren)
• Resolution for Tree-Cutting By-law (J. Morris)
• Review and adoption of Terms of Reference for Health Unit Sub-committee (D. Pearson)
• Discussion on no gas plant resolution and education package for City Council (B. Snider and G. Colling)
• Rural Zoning By-law discussion

The committee deferred a resolution regarding the Tree Cutting By-law to its May 25 meeting. Members received updates on the Electric Vehicle Fleet Plan and the progress of the Bird Friendly City of Kawartha Lakes initiative. The committee also discussed the formation of a Healthy Environment Plan Sub-Committee.

• Adopted agenda with Item 6.3 deferred to May 25, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted amended March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received letter from S. McCormick regarding Electric Vehicle Fleet Plan (Carried)
• Tabled and deferred Tree Cutting By-law resolution to May 25, 2023 (Carried)
• Supported Terms of Reference for Healthy Environment Plan Sub-Committee subject to rewording
• Adjourned meeting at 4:15 p.m. (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to consider ten minor variance applications at properties across Kawartha Lakes. The agenda includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and declarations of interest, followed by the new applications. No consent applications or deferred items are listed.

• Minor variance at 26 Hardwood Street, Fenelon (COA2023-031)
• Minor variance at 1013 Eldon Road, Mariposa (COA2023-032)
• Minor variance at 75 McGill Drive, Manvers (COA2023-033)
• Minor variance at 44 King Street West, Omemee (COA2023-034)
• Minor variance at 2133 Little Britain Road, Ops (COA2023-035)

The Committee of Adjustment approved five minor variance applications for residential and commercial projects. One application for 75 McGill Drive was removed from the agenda for further refinement.

• Granted minor variance for boat house renovation at 26 Hardwood Street (D20-2023-022)
• Granted minor variance for garage and sea-can storage at 1013 Eldon Road (D20-2023-023)
• Granted minor variance for dwelling reconstruction at 44 King Street West (D20-2023-025)
• Granted minor variance for farm implement dealership parking at 2133 Little Britain Road (D20-2023-026)
• Granted minor variance for residential addition at 341 Forest Harbour Trail (D20-2023-027)
• Removed application for 75 McGill Drive from the agenda

Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force

The Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force is meeting to review a draft licensing by-law and a staff report (ML2023-001) on Option 2, a licensing by-law approach. They will also review their mandate, scope, and timelines, with submissions due for Committee of the Whole on May 24 and Council on June 7. This is a working session to shape a proposed by-law for council consideration.

• Review of Option 2 (Licensing By-law) report ML2023-001 with 15 appendices
• Review of draft Short Term Rentals Licensing By-law
• Review of mandate and scope of work, including April 18 Council resolution on short-term rentals
• Timeline: June 6 Committee of the Whole (submission May 24), June 20 Council (submission June 7)

The Short Term Rental Licensing Program Task Force held its first meeting to review a draft licensing by-law and enforcement strategies. The group directed staff to investigate police service options and the staffing needs for a graduated licensing system.

• Appointed Councillor C. McDonald as Chair
• Appointed Deputy Mayor T. Richardson as Vice-Chair
• Approved agenda adoption
• Directed staff to consult Kawartha Lakes Police Services and the OPP on enhanced enforcement service options
• Directed staff to review staffing requirements for a graduated licensing system

Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force

The Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force is meeting to receive an update from CIMA+ on project status, review the proposed active transportation network and preliminary design considerations, and begin creating recommendations for the master plan. The group will also discuss the future of the task force itself. One deputation is scheduled from Chris Shultz.

• CIMA+ update on project status
• Proposed active transportation network and preliminary design considerations
• Creation of Active Transportation Master Plan recommendations
• Future of the Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force
• Deputation by Chris Shultz

The Task Force reviewed a project status update and proposed active transportation improvements from CIMA+. Members provided feedback on specific route recommendations for Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, and rural areas, and discussed policy revisions regarding funding and implementation.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Proposed removing references to 'hard packed gravel' from guidelines
• Proposed revising language to acknowledge the plan applies beyond urban areas
• Proposed altering bike share recommendations to focus on monitoring and programming
• Suggested designating specific cycling staff to implement the TMP and ATMP
• Deferred discussion on the future of the Task Force to the next meeting

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The committee adopted the agenda and the minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed the PRC Activity Summary Spreadsheet and discussed an upcoming Wetlands Survey. Staff will draft a customer satisfaction survey for member review.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from February 15, 2023 meeting
• Scheduled site tour and meeting for June 21, 2023

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole agenda for Kawartha Lakes, ON on 2023-04-18 contains no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed. Residents should not expect any actionable business at this meeting based on the provided agenda.

Regular Council Meeting

Kawartha Lakes Council is meeting to adopt minutes, receive presentations on COVID-19 assistance and the EmPower program, and act on recommendations from the April 4 Committee of the Whole. Key decisions include endorsing the Trails Master Plan (with an amendment to keep motorized traffic on the Victoria Rail Trail), declaring surplus and selling several road allowances, and designating 34 Lindsay Street South as a heritage property. The agenda also includes receiving numerous deputations and correspondence, mostly about short-term rentals and the trails plan.

• Endorse Trails Master Plan 2023, amended to exclude summer motorized traffic restriction on Victoria Rail Trail from Garnet Graham Park to Northline Road
• Declare surplus and sell road allowances at 62 Ridout St (Lindsay), 1459 Mount Horeb Rd (Omemee), 912 Monck Rd (Sebright), 44 McLeish Dr (Sebright), 12 Goldrock Rd (Coboconk)
• Proceed with heritage designation of 34 Lindsay Street South under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Receive presentations on COVID-19 assistance and EmPower program update
• Adopt minutes from March 21 and April 11, 2023 council meetings

Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from March 21 and April 11, 2023. The session primarily consisted of receiving deputations and correspondence regarding the Trails Master Plan Update and short-term rental regulations.

• Adopted Open Session Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted March 21, 2023 and April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received deputation from Allen MacPherson regarding Trails Master Plan Update (Carried)
• Received deputation from Pat Dunn regarding Trails Master Plan Update (Carried)
• Received deputation from Carolyn Richards regarding Trails Master Plan Update (Carried)
• Received deputation from Nadine Heaslip regarding Short Term Rentals (Carried)
• Received deputation from Michael McGann regarding Short Term Rentals (Carried)
• Received correspondence from six parties regarding Short Term Rentals (Carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to review a heritage planning update, a Planning Act application for 77-83 William Street North in Lindsay, proposed heritage designations for two properties in Eldon, and draft strategies for heritage conservation districts and cultural heritage landscapes. They will also consider an addendum to the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study and receive subcommittee updates.

• Planning Act application for 77-83 William Street North, Lindsay
• Proposed heritage designation of 1821 Victoria Road, Geographic Township of Eldon
• Proposed heritage designation of 1011 Portage Road, Geographic Township of Eldon
• Heritage Conservation District and Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategies Review
• Addendum to the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study

The Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed the heritage designation of two properties in the Geographic Township of Eldon and an evaluation for the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District. The committee also provided feedback on a proposed development at 77-83 William Street North in Lindsay.

• Endorsed heritage designation of 1821 Victoria Road and forwarded to Council (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 1011 Portage Road and forwarded to Council (Carried)
• Endorsed evaluation of property under Ontario Regulation 9/06 for Old Mill-Pumpkin Hollow Heritage Conservation District Study and forwarded to Council (Carried)
• Received Report KLMHC2023-026 for 77-83 William Street North and agreed to provide comments to Planning staff (Carried)
• Received Heritage Planning Update (KLMHC2023-025) for information (Carried)
• Received Heritage Conservation District and Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategies Review (KLMHC2023-029) for information (Carried)

Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation and Update Task Force

The Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation and Update Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss the second draft of the rural zoning by-law, presented by WSP, and to handle administrative items like appointing a chair and adopting previous minutes. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom by request.

• Presentation on Second Draft Rural Zoning By-law (WSP)
• Adoption of minutes from January 24, 2022 meeting
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on Council Orientation Package, Volunteer Waiver, and RZBC Terms of Reference

The Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation and Update Task Force appointed a Chair and Vice Chair and adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members received a presentation on the second draft of the rural zoning by-law, which aims to consolidate 14 existing by-laws into one. The Task Force received the Council Orientation package, Volunteer Waiver forms, and Terms of Reference.

• Appointed Deputy Mayor Tracy Richardson as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Eugene McDonald as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from January 24, 2022 meeting (Carried)
• Received Council Orientation package, Volunteer Waiver form and Terms of Reference (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a presentation on responsibilities under the statutory standard of care in the Safe Drinking Water Act, given by the Director of Public Works and a representative from the Walkerton Clean Water Centre. After the presentation, council will move into closed session, then return for a confirming by-law and adjournment. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Safe Drinking Water Act statutory standard of care by Bryan Robinson and Mike Rawn
• Closed session following the presentation
• Confirming by-law for proceedings of April 11, 2023 special meeting

Council and staff received training from the Walkerton Clean Water Centre regarding the Statutory Standard of Care under the Safe Drinking Water Act. No other substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Confirmed the proceedings of the April 11, 2023 Special Council Meeting via by-law (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business, including adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The main substantive item is a transportation update from the Manager of Fleet & Transit Services and the Transit Supervisor, followed by updates from working groups, staff, and council.

• Transportation update from Rodney Porter, Manager of Fleet & Transit Services, and Robert Horvat, Supervisor, Transit
• Adoption of minutes from the 23-02-23 KLAAC meeting
• Accessibility Officer update
• Public awareness and public spaces working group updates
• Councillor's update

The committee adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members received informational reports on transit accessibility, provincial audits, and public awareness projects. No new policies were enacted.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted June 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received reports on Accessibility Officer, Public Awareness, Public Spaces, and Councillor updates for information (Carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to review and recommend approval of a subdivision agreement for the Hygge Towns subdivision in Lindsay, including a condominium description exemption for 155 lots. The committee will also receive a verbal update on the Rural Zoning By-law Consolidation Project. Public deputations and written comments are permitted.

• Subdivision agreement for Hygge Towns, Lindsay, by Fernbrook Homes (Lindsay 2021) Ltd.
• Condominium description exemption for 155-lot subdivision on Lindsay Street North and Alcorn Drive
• Approval of agreement and authorization for Mayor and Clerk to execute documents
• Verbal update on Rural Zoning By-law Consolidation Project

The Planning Advisory Committee recommended that Council approve a subdivision agreement and condominium description exemption for Hygge Towns. The project consists of 155 townhouse residential lots. The committee also received a verbal update on the Rural Zoning By-law Consolidation Project.

• Recommended Council approval of Subdivision Agreement and Condominium Description Exemption for Hygge Towns (Carried)
• Received update on Rural Zoning By-law Consolidation Project (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a short-term rental licensing program (Option 2, 'Soft Start') with a proposed $400,000 budget, and receiving a Trails Master Plan update with recommendations to restrict motorized traffic on the Victoria Rail Trail. The committee will also hear numerous deputations on both topics and other matters, with recommendations to be forwarded to Council.

• Short Term Rental licensing program (Option 2) with annual fees and $400,000 budget
• Draft Short Term Rental Licensing By-Law 2023-xx to be brought to Council
• Trails Master Plan update with motorized traffic restriction on Victoria Rail Trail
• Deputations on parking concerns on Melbourne Street East, Lindsay
• Correspondence on Electric Vehicle Fleet Plan

The Committee endorsed the 2023 Trails Master Plan, specifically excluding motorized traffic restrictions on the Victoria Rail Trail from Garnet Graham Park to Northline Road. Other key actions included approving tax policy decisions for 2023 and recommending the sale of several surplus road allowances.

• Endorsed 2023 Trails Master Plan excluding motorized restrictions on Victoria Rail Trail (Carried)
• Approved 2023 tax ratios and rate reductions for vacant/excess land and undeveloped farm land (Carried)
• Approved $3,500 one-time high water bill relief for 205 St. George Street (Carried)
• Approved permanent Bulky Plastics Recycling Program at Lindsay Ops landfill with $35,000 budget for 2024 (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage designations for 34 Lindsay Street South and 272 Lake Dalrymple Road (Carried)
• Approved purchase of solar speed signs for Cameron Road and Nappadale Street (Carried)
• Reduced speed limit to 50 km/hr on Pigeon Lake Road from Verulam Road to 50m east of Weldon Road (Carried)
• Supported surplus declaration and sale of road allowances at 62 Ridout St, 1459 Mount Horeb Rd, 912 Monck Rd, 44 McLeish Dr, and 12 Goldrock Rd (Carried)

Growth Management Strategy Task Force

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force will discuss the draft growth forecast and options presented in February, specifically analyzing impacts on Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, and Omemee. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom, with public access requiring a request to the Manager of Planning. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Draft Growth Forecast and Draft Growth Options
• Review of impacts on Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, and Omemee
• Review of questions submitted prior to the meeting
• Discussion of Task Force work product and public engagement

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force discussed draft population and employment forecasts and the impact of Minister's Zoning Orders (MZOs) on settlement areas. Members reviewed housing supply data and discussed potential incentives to encourage intensification. No formal policy decisions were made as the GMS remains an internal draft document.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from February 17, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:10 p.m. (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to consider 10 minor variance applications and one deferred consent application. The agenda includes administrative items like adopting the agenda and minutes, and the meeting is open to the public virtually and in person.

• 10 minor variance applications at properties including 43 Loon Street, 42 Queen Street, 100 Chadwin Drive, 103 Hazel Street, 3 Jackson Street, 82 Alcorn Drive, 50 St. Paul Street, 19 Manor Road, 27 Leaside Street, and 45 Stanley Road
• Deferred consent application for 915 Lorneville Road (D03-2022-006)
• Adoption of minutes from February 23, 2023 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023

The Committee approved several minor variances for residential additions, garages, and a density increase for an apartment building. One consent application to create a surplus farm dwelling lot was also granted. The board discussed potential planning reviews for recurring deck applications on Alcorn Drive.

• Approved building addition at 43 Loon Street with condition to provide photo proof of storage container removal
• Approved detached garage at 42 Queen Street
• Approved increase to 128 dwelling units for apartment building at 100 Chadwin Drive
• Approved detached garage at 103 Hazel Street with conditions regarding holding tank and KRCA fees
• Approved residential addition at 3 Jackson Street with sewage system review condition
• Approved uncovered deck at 82 Alcorn Drive
• Approved second storey and residential addition at 50 St. Paul Street
• Approved permission for guest house to remain on severed lot at 19 Manor Road

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business, including adopting the agenda, minutes, and declarations of interest. The main substantive item is a report on an alteration application for the property at 15 Dodd Street in Fenelon Falls. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom by request.

• Alteration application for 15 Dodd Street, Fenelon Falls (report KLMHC2023-024)
• Adoption of minutes from March 2, 2023 meeting

The Municipal Heritage Committee approved an alteration application for the installation of solar panels at 15 Dodd Street in Fenelon Falls. The committee determined the installation would have minimal impact on the property's heritage value.

• Approved solar panel installation at 15 Dodd Street, Fenelon Falls (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council supported a proposal for 37 affordable rental units at 73-83 William Street North, including a $591,410.00 development charge waiver. Several road allowances were declared surplus for sale to adjoining landowners, and four properties were endorsed for heritage designation.

• Approved 37 affordable rental units at 73-83 William Street North with $591,410.00 development charge waiver
• Approved $86,736.00 in additional funding for Bobcaygeon Library construction
• Endorsed heritage designation for 932 Highway 7, 16 Bolsover Road, 15 Balsam Lake Drive, and 1474 Highway 7A
• Declared road allowances adjacent to 80 Ellice Street, Part Lot 20 Carden, and 447-451 Cambray Road surplus for sale
• Declared road allowances adjacent to 21 Blue Bay Lane, 31 Blue Bay Lane, and 79 Rainbow Road surplus for sale
• Approved Condominium Description Exemption for Aspire Sturgeon Developments Inc. (29 lot subdivision)
• Awarded multi-year Hot Mix Asphalt contract to Miller Paving Ltd, Dufferin Construction Company, and Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.
• Approved $5,000.00 in funding for Fenelon Falls Curling Club from Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management is meeting to review and approve several reports, including the 2023-2024 Quality Improvement Plan, the Long Term Care Service Accountability Agreement annual declaration, and satisfaction surveys from residents and families. The committee will also receive an update on criminal reference checks and a Ministry of Health inspection report. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• Approve 2023-2024 Quality Improvement Plan and authorize chair to sign for submission to Ontario Health
• Authorize chair to sign Long Term Care Service Accountability Agreement Annual Declaration of Compliance
• Receive 2022 Victoria Manor Resident Satisfaction Survey report
• Receive 2022 Victoria Manor Family Satisfaction Survey report
• Receive Ministry of Health inspection report (dated 2022-12-16)

The Committee of Management approved the 2023-2024 Quality Improvement Plan and the Long Term Care Services Accountability Agreement Annual Declaration of Compliance. Members also received reports on resident and family satisfaction surveys and a Ministry of Health inspection memorandum.

• Appointed Councillor McDonald as Chair and Councillor Yeo as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved Victoria Manor 2023-2024 Quality Improvement Plan (Carried)
• Authorized Chair to sign the LSAA Annual Declaration of Compliance (Carried)
• Received 2022 Victoria Manor Resident Satisfaction Survey (Carried)
• Received 2022 Victoria Manor Family Satisfaction Survey (Carried)
• Received memorandum regarding Ministry of Health Inspection (Carried)
• Received January and February 2023 Operations Report from Sienna Senior Living (Carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss several environmental topics, including the phase-out of gas plants, a review of the Healthy Environment Plan, and an update on the Pollinator Action Committee. The agenda also includes routine administrative items like adopting minutes and declarations of interest, plus a presentation from a policy planning supervisor.

• Introduction of Paul Pentikainen, Supervisor, Policy Planning
• Discussion of Gas Plants Phase Out
• Review of Healthy Environment Plan
• Update on Pollinator Action Committee (PAC)
• CKLEAC work plan updates by project team leaders

The Environmental Advisory Committee approved a recommendation for pedestrian head start signals on Kent Street. The committee also discussed phasing out gas plants and updating the Healthy Environment Plan.

• Approved installation of pedestrian head start signals on Kent Street between Adelaide and Lindsay Streets (Carried)
• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the February 1, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Directed that the motion on the Tree Preservation By-law be raised at the next meeting

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend action on several planning and engineering items, including zoning by-law amendments, subdivision assumptions, and a policy update. The committee will receive reports and make recommendations to Council on these items.

• Public meeting for amendments to the Town of Lindsay Official Plan and Zoning By-law at 77-83 William Street North, Lindsay (Muskoka D & M Corp.)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 327 Snug Harbour Road, Fenelon (2779722 Ontario Limited and 2779723 Ontario Limited)
• Assumption of Bromont The Country Club Subdivision, Lindsay
• Assumption of Bromont 90 Logie Street Subdivision, Lindsay
• Updates to Pre-Servicing of Subdivision Lands Policy No. 071-EPW-004

The Planning Advisory Committee recommended the approval of a 27-unit condominium development in Fenelon. It also recommended the assumption of two subdivisions in Lindsay and updated the Pre-Servicing of Subdivision Lands Policy. A proposal for an apartment building in Lindsay was referred back to staff due to notification errors.

• Referred PLAN2023-011 (apartment building at 77-83 William St N) back to staff for further review
• Recommended approval of PLAN2023-010 (27-unit condominium at 327 Snug Harbour Road)
• Approved assumption of Bromont The Country Club Subdivision (ENG2023-003)
• Approved assumption of Bromont 90 Logie Street Subdivision (ENG2023-004)
• Approved updates to Pre-Servicing of Subdivision Lands Policy No. 071-EPW-004 (ENG2023-005)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole recommended the approval of a 37-unit affordable rental project at 73-83 William Street North, including a $591,410 development charge waiver. Several road allowances were declared surplus for potential sale to adjoining landowners. The committee also endorsed the heritage designation of four properties.

• Supported 37 affordable rental units at 73-83 William Street North with $591,410 development charge waiver
• Renewed Hickory Beach Dock Owners Association License Agreement for two years
• Declared road allowances adjacent to 80 Ellice Street, Part Lot 20 Carden, and 447-451 Cambray Road surplus for sale
• Declared shoreline road allowance adjacent to 399 Black River Road surplus for nominal conveyance
• Declared road allowances adjacent to 21 Blue Bay Lane, 31 Blue Bay Lane, and 79 Rainbow Road surplus for sale
• Declared City-owned property on Commerce Road surplus for sale to adjoining landowner
• Endorsed heritage designation for 932 Highway 7, 16 Bolsover Road, 15 Balsam Lake Drive, and 1474 Highway 7A
• Requested staff review options for a citizen water usage alert system by Q2 2023

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Committee approved alteration applications for two properties and endorsed the heritage designation of two others for Council approval. It also endorsed amendments to the Heritage Applications Policy and associated by-laws to align with the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Approved alterations to Bethany Library at 1474 Highway 7A (Carried)
• Endorsed amendments to Heritage Applications Policy CP2021-040 and By-laws 2019-154 and 2021-194 for Council approval (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 272 Lake Dalrymple Road for Council approval (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 34 Lindsay Street South for Council approval (Carried)
• Approved chimney reconstruction at 10 Russell Street East using reclaimed brick (Carried)
• Received Million Dollar Makeover Program overview for information (Carried)
• Received Heritage Planning Update for information (Carried)

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including the 5 Counties Energy From Waste (EFW) project, a presentation on CKL Diversion Programs, and an update on Source Separated Organics. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and a public comment period. No April meeting is scheduled due to a conflict.

• Discussion of 5 Counties Energy From Waste (EFW) with Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works
• Presentation on CKL Diversion Programs
• Update on Source Separated Organics (Meeting 2)
• Approval of minutes from January 30, 2023 meeting
• Public comment period

The Waste Management Advisory Committee agreed to send a letter to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks supporting a multi-municipal collaboration to study a regional Energy from Waste facility. Staff provided updates on diversion programs and the 2025 requirement for urban source separated composting.

• Approved sending a draft letter to Minister David Piccini supporting a multi-municipal group to discuss Energy from Waste facility feasibility
• Adopted the agenda as circulated
• Approved the minutes of the January 30, 2023 meeting

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on deliberating and approving the City of Kawartha Lakes' 2023 budgets, including the tax-supported operating budget, special projects budget, and water and wastewater operating and capital budgets. The meeting may continue on March 2 if more time is needed. Council will also consider a report recommending changes to financing for a piers project and allocation of Blue Box grant funding.

• 2023 Proposed Tax Supported Operating Budget (Appendix A)
• 2023 Proposed Special Projects Budget (Appendix B)
• 2023 Proposed Water and Wastewater Operating Budget (Appendix C)
• 2023 Proposed Water and Wastewater Capital Budget (Appendix D)
• $600,000 debenture financing for Piers, Docks and Wharfs capital project replaced with Capital Contingency Reserve; $502,392 Blue Box grant transferred to reserve

Council approved the 2023 Operating Budget, Special Projects Budget, and Water and Wastewater Capital and Operating Budget. Several specific funding allocations were added to the operating budget using surpluses and reserves.

• Approved 2023 Water and Wastewater Capital and Operating Budget
• Approved 2023 Special Projects Budget
• Approved 2023 Operating Budget as amended
• Approved $1M contribution to Ross Memorial Hospital (8-0-1)
• Approved $200,000 one-year grant program for Arts and Culture Organizations and Chambers of Commerce
• Approved $50,000 contribution to Kawartha Art Gallery
• Approved $125,000 contribution to Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives
• Approved $60,000 for Kawartha Lakes Summer Tourism Experience Program

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business, including adopting previous minutes and appointing a chair and vice-chair. Members will receive updates from staff and council, discuss a revised terms of reference, and plan their 2023 work, including establishing public awareness and public spaces teams. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Adoption of June 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Revised terms of reference for the committee
• 2023 meeting schedule and work plan discussion
• Establishing Public Awareness and Public Spaces teams
• Orientation package for committees of council

The committee appointed Diane Engelstad as Chair and Elizabeth Peeters as Vice-Chair for 2023. Members established two working groups focused on Public Awareness and Public Spaces to manage priorities including the Accessibility Master Plan and Accessibility Awards.

• Appointed Diane Engelstad as Chair for 2023
• Appointed Elizabeth Peeters as Vice-Chair for 2023
• Adopted the agenda as circulated
• Adopted the June 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Established Public Awareness and Public Spaces working groups
• Decided to limit meeting length to one hour as much as possible

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment granted several minor variance applications for residential construction, additions, and accessory structures. It also approved the severance of one property into three new residential lots. All approvals were subject to specific conditions, including building inspection timelines and technical reports.

• Approved minor variance D20-2023-006 and consents D03-2021-015, D03-2021-016, D03-2021-017 for 626 Drum Road
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-001 for sunroom at 94 Jasper Drive
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-002 for redevelopment at 161 Lindsay Street South
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-003 for garage conversion at 71 Falls Bay Road
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-004 for new dwelling at 13 Fieldview Drive
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-005 for shed at 3015 County Road 36
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-007 for cabin addition at 57 Trinity Drive
• Approved minor variance D20-2023-009 for dwelling at 217 Hillside Drive

Regular Council Meeting

Council voted 9-0 to notify the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that it does not support further Minister's Zoning Order requests for residential development outside established urban settlement boundaries. The body also approved several telecommunications towers and procurement contracts for emergency and transit equipment.

• Opposed further MZO requests for residential development outside urban boundaries (9-0)
• Approved $292,000 purchase of one transit bus from Creative Carriage Ltd.
• Approved $61,212 contract to Rowland Emergency and Specialty Vehicles for power cot docking stations
• Supported 70.0m tower at 109 Bulmers Road and 91.5m towers at 950 Bury's Green Road and 774 Little Britain Road
• Removed 12 Helen Street and 189 County Road 49 from the Heritage Register
• Approved assumption of Adam Court Subdivision in Verulam
• Declared properties at Talbot River Road, 2116 Victoria Road, South Fork Drive, and South Bayou Road no longer surplus for sale
• Referred petition for Norland Post Office sidewalk extension to staff for Q2 2023 report

Growth Management Strategy Task Force

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force is meeting electronically to review draft findings on growth forecasts and growth options for Kawartha Lakes. The agenda includes standard procedural items like adoption of minutes and declarations of interest, with the substantive discussion focused on the two draft growth documents. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items 7.1 and 7.2 are presented as new business for discussion.

• Review of GMS Summary of Findings - Draft Growth Forecast
• Review of GMS Summary of Findings - Draft Growth Options
• Electronic participation meeting via Zoom; no public meeting space

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force reviewed consultant presentations on population and employment forecasts through 2051. Consultants recommended a growth option featuring 20% intensification and a density target of 45 persons plus jobs per hectare. No formal vote was taken on the growth options; members were asked to provide comments for future discussion.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the February 3, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:00 noon (Carried)

Drainage Board

The Board appointed A. Veale as Chair and Councillor Ashmore as Vice-Chair. The Board recommended referring the Desroches Municipal Drain report back to the engineer for revisions and approved a connection to the Grant Drain. A request for minor improvements to the Short and 2A Drain was also accepted.

• Appointed A. Veale as Chairperson and Councillor Ashmore as Vice-Chair
• Recommended referring Desroches Municipal Drain report back to engineer to address fill and alignment concerns
• Approved connection of 84 Sandringham Road to the Grant Drain
• Accepted minor improvement request for ford crossing on Short and 2A Drain (Masters)
• Appointed Councillor Joyce, Councillor Ashmore, and Charles Clarke to the Court of Revision until December 31, 2026
• Appointed David Skrabek and Robert MacEachern as alternate members of the Court of Revision until December 31, 2026

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is dedicated to deliberating the proposed 2023 Tax-Supported Capital Budget. Council will consider a staff report with recommendations, including changes to gravel resurfacing projects and financing. The meeting may continue on February 16 if more time is needed.

• Proposed 2023 Tax-Supported Capital Budget (Report CA2023-002)
• Kagawong Road removed from Gravel Resurfacing ($111,000) and added to Rural Resurfacing ($440,000)
• $678,266 in Asset Management Reserve financing replaced with OCIF financing for gravel resurfacing
• $789,266 transfer from Asset Management Reserve to Capital Contingency Reserve
• Confirming by-law for the meeting proceedings

Council approved the 2023 Tax-Supported Capital Budget after making several amendments to specific road projects and equipment purchases. The budget includes new funding for a splash pad study in Omemee and the Coboconk Wharf Project. Some proposed projects, including the Dragon Flies Building and a Lindsay St./Helen St. intersection project, were removed.

• Approved 2023 Tax-Supported Capital Budget as amended
• Approved $600,000 for Coboconk Wharf Project via debenture
• Approved $100,000 for Omemee splash pad Servicing Study and Design
• Approved $40,000 for traffic signal design at Highway 36 and Boyd Street
• Approved $40,000 for a sand bag filling machine
• Approved $293,000 for resurfacing of Coldstream Road and Grey Wood Drive
• Removed $150,000 Lindsay St./Helen St. Intersection project from budget
• Removed $87,000 Dragon Flies Building project from budget

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend the heritage designation of four properties, hear a presentation on individual property designation processes, and receive updates on heritage planning and subcommittee activities. The agenda includes routine administrative items and reports.

• Proposed heritage designation of 932 Highway 7, Geographic Township of Mariposa
• Proposed heritage designation of 15 Balsam Lake Drive, Geographic Township of Bexley
• Proposed heritage designation of 16 Bolsover Road, Geographic Township of Eldon
• Proposed heritage designation of 1474 Highway 7A, Geographic Township of Manvers
• Presentation on Individual Property Designation Processes by E. Turner

The Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed the heritage designation of four specific properties to be forwarded to Council for approval. The committee also approved a revision to its work plan regarding outreach activities.

• Endorsed heritage designation of 932 Highway 7 (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 15 Balsam Lake Drive (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 16 Bolsover Road (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 1474 Highway 7A (Carried)
• Approved revision to the Committee's work plan regarding outreach activities (Carried)
• Adopted January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to discuss routine operational items including landfill complaints, leachate outbreaks, and capital project updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of landfill complaints
• Update on leachate outbreaks
• Capital projects update
• Source-Separated Organics (SSO) update by David Kerr

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to hold public meetings on two zoning by-law amendment applications (at Monck Road/Highway 35 and 7 Parkview Court), consider the assumption of the Adam Court Subdivision in Verulam, and receive a memorandum on committee member requirements. Both zoning applications are proposed to be referred back to staff pending further comments.

• Public meeting for zoning amendment at Monck Road and Highway 35, Laxton (PLAN2023-002)
• Public meeting for zoning amendment at 7 Parkview Court, Emily (PLAN2023-003)
• Proposed approval of Adam Court Subdivision assumption, Verulam (ENG2023-002)
• Memorandum on Planning Advisory Committee requirements and responsibilities

The Planning Advisory Committee approved the assumption of the Adam Court Subdivision and referred a zoning amendment for residential lot severance to Council. A proposal to allow a small engine repair business at 7 Parkview Court was referred back to staff for further evaluation.

• Referred zoning amendment for Monck Road and Highway 35 (PLAN2023-002) to Council for approval with a holding provision (Carried)
• Referred zoning amendment for 7 Parkview Court (PLAN2023-003) back to staff for further review and processing (Carried)
• Approved assumption of Adam Court Subdivision, Verulam (ENG2023-002) (Carried)
• Received memorandum regarding Planning Advisory Committee Requirements and Responsibilities (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several heritage-related items, including repealing and replacing a designating by-law for a property on Elm Tree Road, and considering objections to remove two properties from the Heritage Register. They will also receive presentations on a heritage inventory update, a local award, and an archival project, and will consider a memorandum requesting options for traffic calming on King Street in Lindsay.

• Repeal and replace designating by-law for 1590 Elm Tree Road, Geographic Township of Ops
• Objection to listing of 12 Helen Street, Fenelon Falls — proposed removal from Heritage Register
• Objection to listing of 189 County Road 49, Geographic Township of Verulam — proposed removal from Heritage Register
• Memorandum requesting staff report on traffic calming options for King Street between Lindsay Street and Logie Street, Lindsay
• Presentations: Bee A Hero Award, St. James Anglican Church archival project, Heritage Inventory Update

The Committee of the Whole processed several heritage property designations and removals. It also requested a staff report on traffic calming options for King Street in Lindsay. All recommendations were carried and referred to the next Regular Council Meeting.

• Endorsed repeal and replacement of designating by-laws for 1590 Elm Tree Road (Carried)
• Recommended removal of 12 Helen Street, Fenelon Falls from the Heritage Register (Carried)
• Recommended removal of 189 County Road 49, Geographic Township of Verulam from the Heritage Register (Carried)
• Requested staff report on traffic calming options and budget for King Street, Lindsay by Q3 2023 (Carried)
• Received Bee A Hero Award presentation (Carried)
• Received St. James Anglican Church archival project presentation (Carried)
• Received Heritage Inventory Project update (Carried)

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management recommended that Council approve and adopt the Long-Term Care Service Accountability Agreement (LSAA) 2023-24. The committee also recommended authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement and related documents.

• Recommended approval and adoption of Long-Term Care Service Accountability Agreement 2023-24 (Carried)
• Recommended authorizing Mayor and Clerk to execute the LSAA 2023-24 agreement (Carried)

Growth Management Strategy Task Force

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss the project background, public engagement results, and draft growth forecast and options. They will also consider the Council's orientation package and terms of reference. This is a working session with no final decisions expected.

• Public engagement response to Jump In website
• Summary of findings - Draft Growth Forecast
• Summary of findings - Draft Growth Options
• Discussion of Council's orientation package and Terms of Reference

The Task Force appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair and adopted the minutes from April 2022. Members reviewed the current technical phase of the Growth Management Strategy study and discussed the need for more grassroots public engagement beyond the JumpIn website.

• Appointed Chris Appleton as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed David Webb as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Adopted the February 3, 2023 meeting agenda as amended (Carried)
• Adopted the April 29, 2022 meeting minutes as presented (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on the 2023 budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes. Staff will present an overview, followed by budget requests from Ross Memorial Hospital, Kawartha Art Gallery, and Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives. Council will also hear public deputations on topics including long-term care, property taxes, and the budget's impact on farmers. The meeting concludes with a confirming by-law.

• 2023 budget overview presented by CAO Ron Taylor, Treasurer Carolyn Daynes, and Manager of Corporate Assets Adam Found
• Ross Memorial Hospital 2023 budget request by President and CEO Kelly Isfan
• Kawartha Art Gallery 2023 budget request
• Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives 2023 budget request
• Deputations on property taxes, long-term care, and farmer budget impact

Council received an overview of the proposed 2023 budget and heard several public deputations. Three funding requests from local institutions were referred to the budget process for further consideration as decision units.

• Referred $4 million Ross Memorial Hospital funding request to 2023 budget process
• Referred $225,000 Kawartha Art Gallery funding request to 2023 budget process
• Referred $250,000 Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives funding request to 2023 budget process
• Received 2023 Budget overview presentation (Carried)
• Received deputations regarding senior health, water billing, taxes, and unmaintained roads (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on orientation and training sessions. Presentations cover the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing council orientation, the role of the Integrity Commissioner, and a review of the procedural by-law and code of conduct. The only formal action is a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Presentation by Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on council orientation
• Orientation on Integrity Commissioner role by Charles Harnick, ADR Chambers
• Review of By-Law 2020-001 (Procedural By-Law) and Code of Conduct and Ethics
• By-law to confirm proceedings of the February 2, 2023 special meeting

Council held a special meeting focused on orientation and procedural reviews. Members received presentations from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Integrity Commissioner, and city staff regarding governance and the Code of Conduct.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Received presentation from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on Council Orientation (Carried)
• Received presentation from Charles A. Harnick on the Role of the Integrity Commissioner (Carried)
• Received presentation on the Review of By-Law 2020-001 and the Code of Conduct and Ethics for Members of Council (Carried)
• Passed by-law to confirm the proceedings of the February 2, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee appointed Deborah Pearson as Chair and Ginny Colling as Vice-Chair. The body requested that Community Services consider a minimum 5% parkland requirement for new emerging neighbourhoods in the upcoming Parks Master Plan update. Members also discussed a proposed amendment to the Long Grasses By-law to increase pollinator habitats.

• Appointed Deborah Pearson as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Ginny Colling as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Adopted amended agenda (Carried)
• Adopted September 22, 2022 minutes with deferral of Tree Preservation By-law motion (Carried)
• Requested minimum 5% parkland area for new emerging neighbourhoods be forwarded to Community Services (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 p.m. (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural. Council will recess to attend the Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation (KLHHC) Annual General Meeting, where the CEO will present. After reconvening, council will adopt a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Recess for KLHHC Annual General Meeting
• Presentation by Kirstin Maxwell, CEO of KLHHC
• Confirming by-law for the special meeting proceedings

The Special Council Meeting was held primarily to recess for the Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Passed by-law to confirm the proceedings of the January 31, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes decisions on declaring surplus and selling portions of road allowances adjacent to several properties, plus receiving reports and deputations on various local matters. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy changes or large contracts.

• Proposed surplus declaration and sale of road allowance at 251 Shadow Lake Road 4, Norland (with deputations)
• Proposed surplus declaration and sale of road allowance at 203 Ballyduff Road, Pontypool (min. $15/linear foot)
• Proposed surplus declaration and sale of shoreline road allowance at 17 Head River Lane, Sebright (min. $20/linear foot)
• Proposed surplus declaration and sale of shoreline road allowance at 155 McCrackin Avenue, Sebright (min. $23/linear foot)
• Petition with 47 signatures regarding 405 St. David Street, Lindsay (Riverwalk development)

Council voted against supporting a Minister's Zoning Order for the Riverwalk project, directing the applicant to submit proposals to the City's Growth Management Study instead. The meeting also included several road allowance sales and the appointment of municipal investigators and fence viewers.

• Denied support for Riverwalk Minister's Zoning Order (4-5)
• Approved $352,490.80 contract to GIP Paving Inc. for Wilson Field pond clean out
• Approved $132,000.00 purchase order to WSP Canada Inc. for landfill contract administration
• Authorized participation in MCSC Child Search Network and adoption of rescu’ app
• Declared surplus and approved sale of road allowances at 203 Ballyduff Road, 17 Head River Lane, 155 McCrackin Avenue, 55 Coldstream Road, Mariposa (Lots 22 & 23), 67 Rose Street, and 251 Shadow Lake Road 4
• Added 499 Fenel Road to the City’s Heritage Register
• Appointed 8 Municipal Livestock Predation Investigators and Valuers
• Appointed 7 Fence Viewers

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to organize itself, receive an overview of waste management, review 2022 progress on the Waste Strategy, and discuss the draft 2023 work plan. The final work plan will be sent to Council on March 7. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation by David Kerr, Manager of Environmental Services
• Review of 2022 Waste Strategy progress and 2023 goals
• Review of draft 2023 Work Plan for Council on March 7

The committee appointed its leadership and approved the 2022 Work Summary and 2023 Work Plan. Members reviewed the current Waste Strategy and received an orientation package. The committee also agreed to move future meetings to Wednesday afternoons.

• Appointed Chris Appleton as Chair
• Appointed Pat Warren as Vice Chair
• Adopted the agenda as circulated
• Added 'Glossary of Terms' to the next agenda
• Adopted the April 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved the 2022 Work Summary and 2023 Work Plan

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved 10 minor variance applications for residential and commercial projects. Decisions included approvals for detached garages, a second-storey addition, an additional residential unit registration, and reduced commercial parking requirements.

• Granted variance for detached garage at 6369 Highway 35 (D20-2022-082)
• Granted variance for detached garage at 34 Flint Street (D20-2022-087)
• Granted variance for second storey addition at 86 Wembley Drive (D20-2022-088)
• Granted variance for detached garage at 26 Lawrence Street (D20-2022-089)
• Granted variance for detached garage and accessory structure count at 6 Finch Street (D20-2022-090)
• Granted variance to register existing dwelling as Additional Residential Unit at 244 Lake Dalrymple Road (D20-2022-091)
• Granted variance for reduced parking requirements at 6 Prince Street East (D20-2022-093)
• Granted variance for covered front porch at 21721 Brunon Avenue (D20-2022-094)

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023, adopt its annual work plan, and discuss appointments for the VIP Agricultural Tour. The agenda also includes updates from the Economic Development Division on topics like aerial spraying awareness, training, and an upcoming agriculture gala. Most items are for discussion or decision, with no specific dollar amounts or rezonings listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023
• Adoption of 2023 ADAC Work Plan
• 2023 East Central Farm Show discussion
• Appointments to 2023 VIP Agricultural Tour Committee
• Spotlight on Agriculture Gala and Awards on March 31, 2023

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee elected R. Parker as Chair and Adam Shea as Vice-Chair for 2023. The committee approved forwarding the 2023 ADAC Work Plan Draft to Council for consideration. Members also volunteered for the East Central Farm Show and the VIP Agricultural Tour.

• Elected R. Parker as Chair for 2023
• Elected Adam Shea as Vice-Chair for 2023
• Approved forwarding 2023 ADAC Work Plan Draft to Council (Carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is dedicated to reviewing 2023 budget overviews from city departments (Human Services, Fire, Paramedic) and presentations from agencies and boards, including police, health unit, conservation authorities, housing, library, and others. No decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational. Three agencies (OPP, VON Canada, Ganaraska Conservation) did not submit presentations.

• Human Services, Fire Services, and Paramedic Services 2023 budget overviews
• Kawartha Lakes Police Services 2023 budget presentation
• Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit 2023 budget presentation
• Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corporation 2023 budget presentation
• No submissions from OPP, VON Canada, and Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority

Council met to receive budget overviews and presentations for the 2023 fiscal year. No funding amounts were approved or denied; the body formally received reports from various municipal services and external boards.

• Received Human Services 2023 Budget Overview
• Received Fire Services 2023 Budget Overview
• Received Paramedic Services 2023 Budget Overview
• Received Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corporation 2023 Budget Presentation
• Received Kawartha Lakes Public Library 2023 Budget Presentation
• Received Kawartha Lakes Police Services 2023 Budget Presentation
• Received Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit 2023 Budget Presentation
• Received budget presentations from Kawartha Conservation, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Otonabee Conservation, Kawartha Lakes Healthcare Initiative, Lindsay Downtown BIA, and VON Canada

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to organize leadership, approve prior minutes, and receive an orientation. The main business is a presentation on waste management and a detailed review of Environmental Compliance Approval requirements, including MECP comments, operational reports, leachate breakouts, operations updates, complaints, and monitoring. The committee will also discuss waste strategy and capital updates, and draft its 2023 workplan and meeting schedule.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation on waste management overview
• Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) requirements review
• Leachate breakouts and operations update discussion
• Draft 2023 workplan and meeting schedule

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair. The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and supported the 2022 Work Summary and 2023 Work Plan. Staff provided updates on environmental compliance and waste management operations.

• Appointed Lloyd Robertson as Chair
• Appointed Chris Appleton as Vice Chair
• Adopted the agenda
• Approved and adopted minutes from July 20, 2022
• Supported the 2022 Work Summary and 2023 Work Plan

Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force

The Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force is meeting electronically to receive a presentation from consultant CIMA+ and discuss the orientation package and terms of reference. The agenda also includes routine items: appointing a chair and vice-chair, adopting minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting, and declarations of interest. No decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Presentation from CIMA+ on the Active Transportation Master Plan
• Discussion of orientation package and ATMP Terms of Reference
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Adoption of minutes from October 6, 2022 meeting

The Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair and adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members reviewed a CIMA+ presentation on candidate routes for walkability and cycling improvements across Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, and Fenelon Falls.

• Appointed Bill Steffler as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Peter Petrosoniak as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Adopted agenda with addition of Kenrei Park Connection letter (Carried)
• Adopted October 6, 2022 minutes as amended (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on the 2023 departmental budget overview. Staff from each department will present their proposed budgets for the coming year. The meeting is primarily informational, with no decisions scheduled other than adopting the agenda and a confirming by-law.

• 2023 Budget Overview presentations from Mayor and Council, Office of the CAO, Corporate Services, Development Services, Community Services, Public Works, and Engineering and Corporate Assets
• By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council Meeting of January 17, 2023

Council met to receive budget overview presentations from various city divisions. These presentations covered 2022 accomplishments, 2023 objectives, and budget pressures. No funding amounts were voted on or approved during this session.

• Received 2023 Budget Overview for Mayor and Council and the Office of the CAO
• Received 2023 Budget Overview for Corporate Services
• Received 2023 Budget Overview for Development Services
• Received 2023 Budget Overview for Community Services
• Received 2023 Budget Overview for Public Works
• Received 2023 Budget Overview for Engineering and Corporate Assets

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management is meeting to handle routine business, including appointing a chair and vice-chair, adopting the agenda, and approving minutes from September 19, 2022. They will also review a draft update to their terms of reference and receive verbal updates on the Long Term Care Service Accountability Agreement and the Quality Improvement Plan. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of draft Terms of Reference with strikeouts
• Verbal update on Long Term Care Service Accountability Agreement (LSAA)
• Verbal update on Quality Improvement Plan
• Orientation for committee members and board orientation package
• Next meeting scheduled for February 6, 2023

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management recommended that Council adopt updated Terms of Reference. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 19, 2022.

• Recommended updated Terms of Reference for adoption by Council (Carried)
• Adopted agenda with addition to item 11 (Carried)
• Approved minutes from September 19, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss changes to the Ontario Heritage Act under Bill 23, review heritage planning updates, and consider several property listings and objections. The agenda includes adopting previous minutes, setting 2023 meeting dates, and planning outreach events.

• Summary of Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act through Bill 23
• Listing of 499 Fenel Road, Geographic Township of Eldon
• Repeal and Replacement of By-law for 1590 Elm Tree Road, Geographic Township of Ops
• Objection to Listing of 12 Helen Street, Fenelon Falls
• Objection to Listing of 189 County Road 49, Geographic Township of Verulam

The Committee recommended the removal of 12 Helen Street and 189 County Road 49 from the Heritage Register. It also endorsed the listing of 499 Fenel Road and the repeal of by-laws for 1590 Elm Tree Road. Several new subcommittees were established to manage heritage registers, conservation districts, and the Old Mill.

• Endorsed listing 499 Fenel Road on Heritage Register (Carried)
• Endorsed repeal and replacement of By-laws 2022-082 and 2022-109 for 1590 Elm Tree Road (Carried)
• Recommended removal of 12 Helen Street from Heritage Register (Carried)
• Recommended removal of 189 County Road 49 from Heritage Register (Carried)
• Approved formation of a subcommittee to review Heritage Register and designation priorities (Carried)
• Approved formation of Heritage Conservation District, Scugog River Designation, and Old Mill subcommittees (Carried)
• Approved formation of a Community Outreach Subcommittee (Carried)
• Decided not to participate in Doors Open 2023

Planning Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Kawartha Lakes Planning Advisory Committee meeting on January 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several items, including an update on Ontario's Bill 23 housing legislation, a growth management strategy, and multiple proposals to declare road allowances surplus and sell them to adjacent landowners. The committee will also consider a request for crosswalks on various roads and a speed limit reduction on Pigeon Lake Road. Recommendations will be forwarded to the next Regular Council meeting.

• Update on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
• Proposed surplus declaration and sale of road allowances at 203 Ballyduff Road, 17 Head River Lane, 155 McCrackin Avenue, 55 Coldstream Road, 67 Rose Street, 251 Shadow Lake Road 4, and in Mariposa
• Request for crosswalks on various roads (Report ENG2023-001)
• Request to review speed limit reduction on Pigeon Lake Road from Highway 36 to Weldon Road
• Deputation request for municipal support for an electrical storage project by BluEarth Renewables

The Committee of the Whole approved recommendations to declare seven road allowance portions surplus to municipal needs for sale to adjoining landowners. It also supported in principle an electrical storage project near Bolsover and participation in the MCSC Child Search Network. All recommendations were forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting for final consideration.

• Supported in principle electrical storage project adjacent to Goodlight Solar near Bolsover
• Authorized participation in MCSC Child Search Network and adoption of Rescu' App
• Declared surplus and supported sale of road allowance adjacent to 203 Ballyduff Road, Pontypool
• Declared surplus and supported sale of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 17 Head River Lane, Sebright
• Declared surplus and supported sale of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 155 McCrackin Avenue, Sebright
• Declared surplus and supported sale of road allowance adjacent to 55 Coldstream Road, Fenelon Falls
• Declared surplus and supported sale of road allowance adjacent to Lots 22 & 23, Concession C, Mariposa
• Declared surplus and supported sale of road allowance adjacent to 67 Rose Street, Lindsay