Kawartha Lakes public meetings in 2024

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council Meeting on Dec 10, 2024 will open at 12:30 p.m., recess for the Kawartha Lakes‑Haliburton Housing Corporation annual general meeting, reconvene afterward, adopt a by‑law confirming the special meeting’s proceedings, and then adjourn.

• Recess for the Kawartha Lakes‑Haliburton Housing Corporation (KLHHC) Annual General Meeting
• KLHHC AGM presented by CEO Kirsten Maxwell
• Adoption of a by‑law to confirm the proceedings of the special council meeting
• Adjournment of the special council meeting

The special council meeting was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda, recessed for the Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation (KLHHC) Annual General Meeting, and reconvened afterward. It then passed a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted the agenda for the special council meeting (carried)
• Recessed for the KLHHC Annual General Meeting
• Reconvened after the KLHHC AGM
• Passed by-law to confirm proceedings of the special meeting (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:37 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold an election to determine the 2025 Deputy Mayor. The meeting also includes presentations on water-wastewater and transportation master plans, as well as several zoning and subdivision approvals.

• Election of the 2025 Deputy Mayor
• Zoning By-law Amendments for 77 Kawartha Lakes Road 36, 203-213 Kawartha Lakes Road 36, and 61-75 Logie Street
• Increase of Development Application Approvals Process (DAAP) fee to 6.0% for subdivisions
• Naming of new service roads as Homestead Drive and Wagstaff Road
• Assumption of Arizona Heights Subdivision, Phase One in Bobcaygeon

Council voted not to accept the paired driveway culverts proposed for the King's Bay subdivision at 27 Stub Road, and will continue to require separated culverts or another solution at the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. Council also approved several other items, including a $449,397 USD contract for business process management, a $437,933.36 allocation from the Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund, and a motion to end curbside recycling collection for non-eligible sources starting January 1, 2026, which failed. Councillor McDonald was acclaimed as Deputy Mayor for 2025.

• Rejected paired driveway culverts for King's Bay subdivision at 27 Stub Road
• Approved $449,397 USD single-source contract for Prime BPM (3 years)
• Approved $437,933.36 in Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund 2025 grants
• Approved $90,524.47 in Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund 2025 grants
• Failed motion to end curbside recycling for non-eligible sources Jan 1, 2026
• Approved $213,711 additional funding for Boyd St/CR 36 intersection
• Approved election sign by-law amendment allowing max height of 2.0 metres
• Councillor McDonald acclaimed Deputy Mayor for 2025

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management will discuss the 2025 budget and review operations reports for August and September 2024. The committee will also receive information on Ontario Health priorities and committee meeting dates for 2025.

• Adoption of December 9, 2024 agenda
• Approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• 2025 Budget verbal update
• Financial update from Sienna Staff
• Victoria Manor Operations Report for August and September 2024

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management accepted Local Priorities Funding and delegated staff to sign the agreement with Ontario Health. All other items were received for information, including the 2025 budget update, financial update, operations report, and Quality Improvement Plan priorities. No substantive decisions were made beyond the funding acceptance and the directive to prepare the Quality Improvement Plan for signature.

• Accepted Local Priorities Funding and delegated staff to sign agreement (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare 2025-26 Quality Improvement Plan for Deputy Mayor McDonald's signature (carried)
• Received 2025 Budget verbal update for information (carried)
• Received Financial Update from Sienna Staff for information (carried)
• Received Victoria Manor Operations Report for Aug-Sep 2024 for information (carried)
• Received Memo-006 Ontario Health 2025-26 Quality Improvement Plan Priorities for information (carried)
• Received Memo-007 Committee Meeting Dates for 2025 (carried)
• Adopted agenda with addition of Local Priorities Funding announcement (carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed heritage designation of two specific properties. The body will also receive updates on archaeological management and proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Proposed Heritage Designation of 1436 Highway 7A, Geographic Township of Manvers
• Request to Designate 121-123 William Street North, Town of Lindsay
• Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act through Bill 227
• Archaeological Management Plan Update by TMHC Inc.
• 2024 Part IV and V Heritage Permits Delegated Authority

The Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed the proposed heritage designation of 1436 Highway 7A in Bethany and forwarded it to Council for approval. The committee also declined to pursue designation of 121-123 William Street North in Lindsay at this time, and approved its 2025 meeting dates. All other items were received as information.

• Endorsed heritage designation of 1436 Highway 7A, Manvers, forwarded to Council (carried)
• Declined to pursue designation of 121-123 William Street North, Lindsay (carried)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates (carried)
• Received Archaeological Management Plan update for information (carried)
• Received National Trust for Canada conference presentation for information (carried)
• Received Heritage Planning Update for information (carried)
• Received Part IV and V Heritage Permits report for information (carried)
• Received Bill 227 Ontario Heritage Act amendments report for information (carried)

Special Council Meeting

Council is meeting to discuss the Mayor's proposed 2025 tax-supported operating budget. A primary focus of the meeting is the deliberation of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2025 annual billing statement.

• Deliberation of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2025 Annual Billing Statement
• Receipt of correspondence from Solicitor General Michael Kerzner regarding provincial relief for the OPP 2025 billing statement
• Discussion of the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Tax-Supported Operating Budget

Council received correspondence from the Solicitor General regarding provincial relief for the OPP 2025 Annual Billing Statement. Council approved reducing the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budget by $1,181,410.00 for OPP billing expenditures and returning $400,190.00 of OPP Area Rate reserve financing to the reserve. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including adoption of the agenda and a confirming by-law.

• Received correspondence from Solicitor General re OPP 2025 billing relief
• Approved $1,181,410.00 reduction to 2025 budget for OPP billing expenditure
• Approved return of $400,190.00 OPP Area Rate reserve financing to reserve
• Adopted agenda as circulated
• Passed confirming by-law for proceedings

Municipal By-law Appeals Committee

The Municipal By-Law Appeals Committee will convene in closed session to consider a personal matter regarding a short-term rental appeal. The meeting is an electronic participation session.

• Closed session to consider short-term rental appeal (MBA2024-003)
• Electronic participation meeting
• Declaration of pecuniary interest
• Adoption of closed session agenda

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of new minor variance applications for properties in Fenelon, Fenelon Falls, Verulam, Mariposa, Bobcaygeon, and Lindsay. Items include applications from TD Consulting Inc., Groundswell Urban Planners Inc., and private owners. A consent application for Baseline Road in Somerville is also on the agenda. No decisions have been made prior to the meeting.

• COA2024-097 – minor variance at 47 Sugar Bush Trail, Part Lot 26, Concession 10, Fenelon (owner David Ryan, applicant TD Consulting Inc.)
• COA2024-104 – minor variance at 145 Queen Street, Lots 7‑8 South of Queen, Fenelon Falls (owners Bonnie Drewery and Andrew Harrison)
• COA2024-108 – minor variance at 322 Front Street West, Lot 20, Bobcaygeon (owner 1000329376 Ontario Inc., applicant Groundswell Urban Planners Inc.)
• COA2024-110 – minor variance at 100 Reid Street, Part Block G, Bobcaygeon (owner Deondo Corp., applicant TD Consulting Inc.)
• COA2024-114 – consent for Baseline Road, Part Lot 52, Somerville (owner/applicant Craig Moore)

The Committee granted consent for three new residential lots on Baseline Road, subject to conditions including the requirement for a Common Element Condominium agreement. The Committee denied the application to create a private road, recommending instead that the owner file for a Common Element Condominium. Eleven other minor variance applications were postponed to January 9, 2025, due to insufficient public notice caused by the federal postal strike.

• Postponed 11 minor variance applications to January 9, 2025
• Granted consent for three residential lots (D03-2024-055 to -057) with conditions
• Denied application for private road (D03-2024-058)
• Adopted 2025 meeting dates including January 9, 2025
• Approved minutes from previous meeting

Special Council Meeting

The agenda for the Kawartha Lakes Special Council meeting on November 28, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific agenda content.

Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting. It will receive a presentation of the 2023 Annual Monitoring Report, discuss landfill complaints and leachate outbreaks, and receive updates on the capital project expansion. The committee will also consider the 2024 work‑plan summary, support the draft 2025 work plan, and review proposed 2025 meeting dates.

• Landfill complaints
• Leachate outbreaks
• Capital Projects Expansion update
• 2023 Annual Monitoring Report presentation
• Draft 2025 Work Plan

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee met and supported its 2024 and 2025 work plans, and received a presentation on the 2023 Annual Monitoring Report. Staff reported no formal complaints, no leachate outbreaks, and that a capital project to replace the landfill weigh scales was approved in the 2025 budget. The committee also discussed reducing plastic bags by offering compostable or no-bag options, which will be shared with the Integrated Waste Management Strategy consultant.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 25, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received Annual Monitoring Report presentation (carried)
• Supported 2024 Work Plan as received (carried)
• Supported 2025 Work Plan as received (carried)
• Received 2025 meeting dates presentation (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:42 p.m. (carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive several reports and consider multiple zoning by‑law amendments, including one for 77 Kawartha Lakes Road 36. It will also consider a proposal to raise the Development Application Approvals Process fee for subdivisions to 6.0 %. Additional items include a subdivision agreement for Walden Farm and updates to subdivision policy templates.

• Approve zoning amendment (PLAN2024-066) for 77 Kawartha Lakes Road 36
• Approve zoning amendment (PLAN2024-064) for 203‑213 Kawartha Lakes Road 36
• Approve zoning amendment (PLAN2024-065) for 61 and 75 Logie Street
• Increase subdivision DAAP fee to 6.0 % (ENG2024-031)
• Endorse subdivision agreement for Walden Farm (PLAN2024-070)

The Planning Advisory Committee recommended Council approve several zoning by-law amendments and subdivision-related items. These include rezoning for a 62-unit residential development at 203, 207, and 213 Kawartha Lakes Road 36, a 17-unit development at 61 and 75 Logie Street, and a surplus farm dwelling severance at 77 Kawartha Lakes Road 36. The committee also endorsed a subdivision agreement for Walden Farm, increased the DAAP fee to 6.0%, and approved the assumption of Arizona Heights Phase One. All recommendations are subject to final Council approval.

• Recommended approval of zoning amendment for 62 single detached units at 203, 207, 213 Kawartha Lakes Rd 36 (carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment for 17 dwelling units at 61 and 75 Logie St (carried)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment for surplus farm dwelling severance at 77 Kawartha Lakes Rd 36 (carried)
• Endorsed subdivision agreement for Walden Farm Plan of Subdivision 16T-16501 (carried)
• Increased DAAP fee for subdivisions to 6.0% (carried)
• Approved assumption of Arizona Heights Subdivision Phase One, Bobcaygeon (carried)
• Approved updates to Subdivision Agreement Template and Pre-Servicing Policy (carried)
• Directed annual updates on registered subdivisions status (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The agenda for the Kawartha Lakes Special Council meeting on November 27, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will receive deputations on spending priorities and on the city's participation in the Partners for Climate Protection program. It will receive correspondence from the Kawartha Lakes Public Library Board and the Ontario Provincial Police regarding budget requests and billing. The council will then deliberate the Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Water and Wastewater Capital and Operating Budgets, the Tax‑Supported Capital Budget, the Special Projects Budget, and the Tax‑Supported Operating Budget, which includes a $427,000 increase from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund.

• Deliberation of Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Water and Wastewater Capital and Operating Budgets
• Deliberation of Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Tax‑Supported Capital Budget
• Deliberation of Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Special Projects Budget
• Deliberation of Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Tax‑Supported Operating Budget, amended for a $427,000 OMPF increase
• Reception of deputations on spending priorities and on the Partners for Climate Protection program

Council received the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budgets, including water/wastewater, tax-supported capital, special projects, and operating budgets, and amended the operating budget to reflect a $427,000 increase in Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund revenue. Several motions to remove specific capital projects (e.g., Fenelon Falls Library Renovation, Somerville 3rd Concession EA Design, Development Services Facility Envelope Restoration, City Hall Beautification) failed. A motion to amend the Tanker Truck Replacement project to increase debenture financing by $300,000 was carried. No other amendments were made to the budgets.

• Received Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budgets (CR2024-684)
• Amended 2025 Tax-Supported Operating Budget to reflect $427,000 OMPF revenue increase (CR2024-684)
• Motion to remove Fenelon Falls Library Renovation ($300,000) failed
• Motion to remove Somerville 3rd Concession EA Design ($300,000) failed
• Amended Tanker Truck Replacement to increase debenture financing by $300,000 (CR2024-685)
• Motion to remove Development Services Facility Envelope Restoration ($290,000) failed
• Motion to remove City Hall, People Services, and Olde Gaol Block Beautification ($510,000) failed
• Directed staff to report on Active Transportation Advisory Committee terms of reference by Q1 2025 (CR2024-686)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a NSERC grant proposal from Thom Luloff of Fleming College. The body will also receive updates on several environmental work plans and local conservation projects.

• Thom Luloff presentation on Fleming College NSERC Grant proposal
• KRCA update on Shoreline Naturalization Project at Lion's Park, Coboconk
• Discussion on Tree By-law
• Updates on Pollinator Action, Bird Friendly, Transportation, and Healthy Environment subcommittees
• Discussion on Turtle Crossing Signage and mosquito spraying

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended that Council support Fleming College's NSERC grant application for a bird-friendly urban research project, with no financial commitment from the City. The committee also approved purchasing 500-1000 envelopes for the seed library program and formed a task force to review the Shoreline Tree By-law. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Council support Fleming College NSERC grant (carried)
• Approved purchase of 500-1000 envelopes for seed library (carried)
• Formed task force to review Shoreline Tree By-law (carried)
• Cancelled December 2024 meeting (carried)

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the PRC Activity Summary Spreadsheet and the 2023 Annual Monitoring Report. The session includes updates on landfill operations and proposed meeting dates for 2025.

• 2023 Annual Monitoring Report presentation
• Reports on leachate outbreaks and landfill complaints
• MECP comments and monitoring updates
• Capital project updates
• Customer service survey update

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee received the 2023 Annual Monitoring Report presentation and approved the agenda, previous minutes, and 2025 meeting dates. No leachate outbreaks, complaints, or MECP comments were reported. Construction on Cell 4 and 5 North is complete, and an RFP for scales and drop-off improvements will be issued in early 2025.

• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted September 18, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Received 2023 Annual Monitoring Report presentation (carried)
• Received 2025 meeting dates correspondence (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:42 p.m. (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Kawartha Lakes Council is reviewing the Economic Development Strategy 2025-2029 and the feasibility findings for a new Cultural Centre. The body is also deciding on heritage designations, road closures, and updates to building and wastewater by-laws.

• Approval of Economic Development Strategy 2025-2029
• Direction to proceed to site selection and design for a Cultural Centre
• Sale of road allowance adjacent to 49 Gardiner Shore Avenue, Fenelon Falls at $2.50 per square foot
• Funding of $6,000.00 for Maryboro Lodge from Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve
• Proposed heritage designation of 19 Third Street, Village of Sturgeon Point

Council approved $6 million in debenture financing to replenish the Development Charge Reserve and fund various capital projects, including fire trucks, paramedic headquarters, parks, and road work. Council also declared a Ward 5 vacancy and will hold a by-election with internet voting. Several zoning by-law amendments and fee changes were approved, and two petitions regarding road safety were referred to staff for review.

• Approved $6M debenture financing for capital projects (carried)
• Declared Ward 5 council seat vacant, by-election with internet voting (carried)
• Approved Economic Development Strategy 2025-2029 (carried)
• Endorsed Cultural Centre Feasibility Study, proceed to Phase 3 (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment at 220 Linden Valley Road, Woodville (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment at 68 McLaughlin Road, Lindsay (carried)
• Approved 2025 fee amendments, including kennel license fee (carried)
• Referred speed limit and crosswalk petitions to staff for Q1 2025 report (carried)

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee will meet on Nov 13, 2024 at City Hall. Members will discuss a blue‑box transition option for sources not currently eligible, a proposal to repeal and replace the existing waste‑management by‑law, an update to the Integrated Waste Management Strategy, and the implementation of a Source Separated Organics (SSO) program. No decisions have been recorded in the agenda.

• Blue Box Transition Option for Non‑Eligible Sources
• Waste Management By‑law Repeal and Replace (see WM2024-009.pdf)
• Integrated Waste Management Strategy Update
• Source Separated Organics (SSO) discussion

The Waste Management Advisory Committee received two reports deferred from Council: one on blue box transition options for non-eligible sources and one on repealing/replacing the waste management by-law. It recommended that Council consider sending a letter to the Province advocating for inclusion of non-eligible sources in extended producer responsibility. The committee also received an update on the Integrated Waste Management Strategy and discussed the Source Separated Organics program, including bin delivery and collection details.

• Received Report WM2024-008 on Blue Box Transition Options for Non-Eligible Sources and recommended Council consider a letter to the Province (carried)
• Received Report WM2024-009 on Waste Management By-Law 2016-144 Repeal and Replace (carried)
• Received presentation on Integrated Waste Management Strategy (carried)
• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 14, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:47 p.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting will present an overview of the Mayor's proposed 2025 budgets, followed by presentations, deputations, and correspondence related to those budgets. Council will also adopt a by-law confirming the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Overview of the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budgets (Mayor Elmslie, CAO Ron Taylor, Director Sara Beukeboom)
• Presentations regarding the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budgets
• Deputations regarding the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budgets
• Correspondence regarding the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budgets
• By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting

Council held a special meeting to review the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budgets for Kawartha Lakes. Members received an overview from city officials, heard presentations from local organizations including the Kawartha Art Gallery, BGC Kawarthas, and Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives, and listened to public comments regarding proposed tax increases and community funding.

• Adopted the agenda for the Special Council Meeting (CR2024-635)
• Received the overview of the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budgets (CR2024-636)
• Received the presentation from the Kawartha Art Gallery (CR2024-637)
• Received the presentation from BGC Kawarthas (CR2024-638)
• Received the presentation from the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives (CR2024-639)
• Received the deputation from Nanci Byer regarding the budget (CR2024-640)
• Received correspondence submitted by Chris Appleton (CR2024-641)
• Passed the confirming by-law and adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. (CR2024-642, CR2024-643)

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The Roads Task Force will hear a presentation on the Roads Database from the Director of Public Works. A case study on the gravel portion of Chambers Road will be discussed. The group will also set the schedule for future meetings.

• Roads Database presentation – Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works
• Chambers Road – Gravel Portion case study – Councillor Perry
• Schedule for future meetings – Councillor Perry

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to receive information reports from the Accessibility Officer, working groups, and Council. Discussions include accessibility design standards, public consultations, and a logo refresh.

• Information and Communications Accessibility Design Standards update
• Accessibility Consultations update
• Logo Refresh for public awareness
• Updates on public spaces, parks, built environment, and transportation
• End of Term Announcement

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee endorsed the Information and Communications Accessibility Design Standards (ICADS), a document amalgamating the Ontario Building Code and AODA that staff, contractors and city facilities will use to set communication standards. The committee also received updates on accessibility consultations and Accessibility Awards planning, and was told this was the last meeting of the term. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Endorsed the Information and Communications Accessibility Design Standards (ICADS) document (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the September 17, 2024 meeting as circulated (carried)
• Received reports under agenda items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 for information (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:14 p.m. (carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will review several updates, including the Economic Development Strategy, the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement, and a Heritage Planning Update. A deputation will be heard on 121‑123 William Street North, Lindsay. The committee will discuss a proposal to designate 204 Ballyduff Road in the Geographic Township of Manvers as a heritage property.

• Deposition – 121‑123 William Street North, Lindsay
• Economic Development Strategy update (2024‑2029)
• 2024 Provincial Planning Statement presentation
• Heritage Planning Update
• Proposed heritage designation of 204 Ballyduff Road, Manvers

The committee endorsed the proposed heritage designation of 204 Ballyduff Road and forwarded it to Council for approval. It also received a deputation about potentially designating 121-123 William Street North and asked staff to report back. Other reports and updates were received for information only.

• Endorsed heritage designation of 204 Ballyduff Road and forwarded to Council (carried)
• Received deputation on 121-123 William Street North and requested staff report on designation (carried)
• Received Economic Development Strategy Update for information (carried)
• Received 2024 Provincial Planning Statement presentation for information (carried)
• Received Heritage Planning Update for information (carried)
• Received Doors Open 2024 Summary for information (carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive three public meeting reports. It will vote to approve and adopt a zoning by-law amendment for 220 Linden Valley Road in Mariposa. The other two reports – amendments to the Official Plan and zoning by-laws for 75 Main Street in Bobcaygeon and 400 Kent Street West in Lindsay – will be received for information only.

• Approve amendment of Mariposa Zoning By-law 94-07 at 220 Linden Valley Road (Holcrest Farms Ltd.)
• Receive information on amendment of Official Plan and Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law 16-78 at 75 Main Street (75 Maindev Inc.)
• Receive information on amendment of Official Plan and Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at 400 Kent Street West (Nautical Land Group)

The Planning Advisory Committee held public meetings on three planning applications. The committee voted to recommend Council approve a zoning by-law amendment at 220 Linden Valley Road, Woodville, to rezone retained agricultural lands to Agricultural Exception and Environmental Protection zones. The other two applications, for a townhouse development at 75 Main Street, Bobcaygeon, and a supportive housing development at 400 Kent Street West, Lindsay, were received for information only and will return for further consideration.

• Recommended approval of zoning amendment at 220 Linden Valley Road (carried)
• Received for information: Official Plan and zoning amendments at 75 Main Street, Bobcaygeon (carried)
• Received for information: Official Plan and zoning amendments at 400 Kent Street West, Lindsay (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive and consider a series of presentations and reports, including the Economic Development Strategy 2025‑2029, a Cultural Centre feasibility study, a community signage update, and a proposal to repeal and replace the building‑code by‑law. It will also approve a surplus declaration, closure and sale of a portion of road allowance adjacent to 49 Gardiner Shore Road at $2.50 per square foot, directing staff to close and convey the land. All recommendations will be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next regular meeting.

• Surplus declaration, closure and sale of road allowance adjacent to 49 Gardiner Shore Road at $2.50 per sq ft
• Approval of Economic Development Strategy 2025‑2029
• Endorsement of Phase Two Cultural Centre Feasibility Study and direction to proceed to Phase Three (site selection and design)
• Repeal and replacement of By‑Law 2021‑161 (building code administration and enforcement)
• Adoption of the Osprey as the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Bird

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2025-2029 Economic Development Strategy and directed staff to proceed to phase three of the Cultural Centre project. Additionally, the committee supported a plan to investigate a rental housing protection by-law and recommended the Osprey as the city's official bird. All items were forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting for final consideration.

• Approved 2025-2029 Economic Development Strategy
• Advanced Cultural Centre project to phase three and disbanded task force
• Approved replacement of Building Code Act enforcement by-law
• Adopted the Osprey as the official city bird
• Directed staff to investigate a rental housing protection by-law
• Deferred blue box and waste management by-law reports to December 10
• Approved sale of road allowance at 49 Gardiner Shore Avenue
• Approved $6,000 in funding for Maryboro Lodge

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee will receive updates on modern farm equipment needs on roadways, the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Project, the International Plowing Match, Farm 911, the International Agri‑Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative, and the Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative. The agenda consists of presentations and verbal updates from the Economic Development Division, with no decisions listed. Standard procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and declaration of pecuniary interest are also included.

• Modern Farm Equipment Needs on Roadways – Working Group update
• Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Project – verbal update
• International Plowing Match – showcase update
• International Agri‑Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative – guidelines presented
• Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative – guidelines presented

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee received a presentation from Ampere about developing Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) training for agriculture, retail, and food services sectors. The committee also received updates on the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Project, International Plowing Match, Farm 911, and Farmfest. No formal decisions were made beyond receiving the deputation and directing staff to research livestock predation by dogs.

• Received deputation from Angela Mark-McGill of Ampere on AODA training consultations (carried)
• Directed agriculture staff to research livestock predation by dogs and share findings with committee and Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Federation of Agriculture (carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Received minutes of August 8, 2024 meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Kawartha Lakes Committee of Adjustment will consider eight minor variance applications. The applications involve properties on 25 Melbourne Street East, 20 Lakeview Boulevard, 131 Kenedon Drive, 26 Goodman Road, 26 Hummingbird Lane, 263 Glenarm Road, 204 Rustic Trail, and 15 Rumohr Drive. Each item will be presented for possible approval or denial. No other business is listed.

• COA2024-095 – Minor variance for 25 Melbourne Street East (Lot 8, Plan 15P)
• COA2024-096 – Minor variance for 20 Lakeview Boulevard (Part Lot 11, Concession C)
• COA2024-098 – Minor variance for 131 Kenedon Drive (Part of Lot 17, Concession 7)
• COA2024-099 – Minor variance for 26 Goodman Road (Part Lot 31, Concession 8)
• COA2024-100 – Minor variance for 26 Hummingbird Lane (Part Lot 4 and Lot 5, Concession 4)

The Committee of Adjustment approved seven minor variance applications, including a lot severance at 25 Melbourne Street East, a lakeside deck at 20 Lakeview Boulevard, and several garage constructions. One application (26 Hummingbird Lane) was deferred to the November 28 meeting. All approvals were granted with conditions, and no applications were denied.

• Granted minor variance and consent at 25 Melbourne St E (D20-2024-087) as amended (5-1, Finn opposed)
• Granted minor variance at 20 Lakeview Blvd (D20-2024-088)
• Granted minor variance at 131 Kenedon Dr (D20-2024-090)
• Granted minor variance at 26 Goodman Rd (D20-2024-091)
• Deferred application at 26 Hummingbird Ln (D20-2024-092) to Nov 28
• Granted minor variance at 263 Glenarm Rd (D20-2024-093)
• Granted minor variance at 204 Rustic Tr (D20-2024-094)
• Granted minor variance at 15 Rumohr Dr (D20-2024-095)

Regular Council Meeting

The Kawartha Lakes Council will adopt a new Operating Surplus Disposition Policy, directing surplus funds to specific reserves. It will also approve a lease agreement with Dunsford Community Centre Inc. and deny Bobcaygeon Creeks Inc.'s request to purchase unpatented land and road allowances. Additional items include amendments to the Mandatory Connection By‑Law, support for a telecommunication facility at 498 Golf Course Road, and related infrastructure updates.

• Adopt Operating Surplus Disposition Policy and transfer water, wastewater, people services, and tax stabilization reserves as outlined in Report CORP2024-026
• Approve lease agreement between Dunsford Community Centre Inc. and the City (Report RS2024-050)
• Deny Bobcaygeon Creeks Inc.'s request to purchase unpatented land and adjacent road allowances (Report RS2024-049)
• Approve amendments to By‑Law 2014-255 (Mandatory Connection By‑Law) (Report CORP2024-022)
• Support conditional 90‑metre telecommunication facility at 498 Golf Course Road, pending development agreement (Report PLAN2024-057)

Council approved several key items, including new council member appointments to various boards and committees, a lease agreement with Dunsford Community Centre Inc., and amendments to the development charges by-law. It also supported Bobcaygeon Creeks Inc.'s land purchase from the Ministry of Natural Resources and authorized a call for expressions of interest for an automated speed enforcement system. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved council member appointments to boards and committees (carried)
• Approved lease agreement with Dunsford Community Centre Inc. (carried)
• Approved amendments to development charges by-law 2019-184 (carried)
• Supported Bobcaygeon Creeks Inc.'s land purchase from MNRF (carried)
• Authorized call for expressions of interest for automated speed enforcement (carried)
• Approved mandatory connection by-law amendments (carried)
• Approved lease agreement with Trillium Lakelands District School Board for paramedic headquarters (carried)
• Approved expropriation by-law for land in Lindsay (carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting, hear a presentation on the Tree By‑law, and receive updates from subcommittees. It will discuss mosquito spraying, turtle crossing signage planned for 2025, and a resolution on the city acting as a willing host for renewable energy projects. Additional items include a land‑trust partnership launch, membership changes, and a municipal climate internship program.

• Tree By‑law presentation by Solicitor R. Carlson
• Mosquito Spraying discussion
• Turtle Crossing Signage in 2025
• Resolution on "willing host" for renewable energy
• Municipal Climate Internship

The Environmental Advisory Committee recommended that Council direct the City Solicitor to create a Shoreline Preservation By-law, based on Conservation Authorities' Lake Management Plans. The committee also approved a $50 gift certificate for the Bee A Hero contest winner and supported a Fleming College funding application for pollinator hotels research. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Recommended Council direct City Solicitor to create Shoreline Preservation By-law (carried)
• Approved $50 gift certificate for Bee A Hero winner (carried)
• Supported Fleming College funding application for pollinator hotels research (carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 12, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Directed select members to reach out to Health Unit on mosquito spraying (carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee meeting on October 15, 2024 has no agenda items listed in the provided document. As a result, no decisions or discussions are detailed.

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The Roads Task Force is meeting to continue a 'Roads 101' presentation and review updates to the 5 Year Roads Plan. The body will also discuss a roads database and consider petitions for road resurfacing.

• Review of updates to the 5 Year Roads Plan
• Discussion of the Roads Database
• Petition with 28 signatures for the resurfacing of Lightning Point Road
• Petition with 108 signatures for the resurfacing of County Road 41

The Roads Task Force received a presentation on road maintenance standards and an update on the 5-Year Roads Plan. Two petitions requesting road resurfacing were received. A presentation on the Roads Database was deferred to the November 12th meeting. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received or deferred.

• Received Roads 101 presentation (carried)
• Received 5-Year Roads Plan update (carried)
• Deferred Roads Database presentation to November 12th meeting (carried)
• Received petition for resurfacing of Lightning Point Road (carried)
• Received petition for resurfacing of County Road 41 (carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force will adopt its agenda and the minutes from its September 24 meeting. It will hear deputations and correspondence, and consider the Terms of Reference and Final Concepts Matrix as new business. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from September 24, 2024
• Deputations
• Correspondence
• New Business – Terms of Reference/Final Concepts Matrix

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force held its final Phase 2 meeting and unanimously recommended that Council receive the final report by Giaimo Architecture Inc. and Nordicity Consulting, present it to Council, and proceed with Phase 3 of the Cultural Centre project. The recommendation includes starting Phase 3 as soon as possible, providing a budget, listing Phase 3 components, establishing a new task force, and addressing the Cultural Centre and Archive. The motion was carried.

• Adopted the October 11, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the September 24, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Recommended Council receive the final report by Giaimo Architecture Inc. and Nordicity Consulting (carried)
• Recommended Council move forward with Phase 3 of the Cultural Centre project (carried)
• Recommended Council provide a budget for Phase 3 (carried)
• Recommended Council establish a Cultural Centre task force for Phase 3 (carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to review the process and current status of the Draft 2025 Tax Supported Budgets. The session includes specific reviews of roads projects and salary lines for Victoria Manor.

• Review of Draft 2025 Tax Supported Budgets
• Supplementary information regarding Victoria Manor salary line
• 2025 Roads Projects for budget consideration

The Budget Committee received and supported the draft 2025 Special Projects, Water and Wastewater, Tax-Supported Capital, and Operating Budgets for presentation to the Mayor. The operating budget includes a recommended separate area-rated levy for policing services (OPP and KLPS) totaling a 2.2% increase, with an unfinanced amount of $1.6 million above the 3% targeted increase. The committee directed staff to continue refining the budget to meet the 3% target. The meeting was recessed and reconvened on October 15 to complete the review.

• Supported draft 2025 Special Projects Budget as printed (carried)
• Supported draft 2025 Water and Wastewater Capital and Operating Budgets as printed (carried)
• Supported draft 2025 Tax-Supported Capital Budget as printed (carried)
• Supported draft 2025 Operating Budget with amendment to refine toward 3% target plus 2.2% police levy (carried)
• Received 2025 Budget Process and Status presentation (carried)
• Received supplementary information on roads projects; opted not to add projects to avoid tax increases (carried)
• Received supplementary information on Victoria Manor salary line (carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive for information two applications to amend local zoning. One application seeks to amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at 68 McLaughlin Road, Lindsay. The other seeks to amend the Kawartha Lakes Official Plan and the Township of Fenelon Zoning By-law 12-95 at 4544 Highway 35, Cameron. The committee will also receive a Provincial Planning Statement information report.

• PLAN2024-054 – Application to amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at 68 McLaughlin Road, Lindsay
• PLAN2024-055 – Applications to amend the Kawartha Lakes Official Plan and Fenelon Zoning By-law 12-95 at 4544 Highway 35, Cameron
• PLAN2024-056 – Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 – Information Report

The Planning Advisory Committee received two public meeting reports and recommended a zoning by-law amendment for an axe-throwing facility at 68 McLaughlin Road, Lindsay, to proceed to Council. A second application for a self-storage facility at 4544 Highway 35, Cameron, was received for information only. The committee also received an information report on the new Provincial Planning Statement.

• Received Report PLAN2024-054 and directed preparation of a zoning by-law amendment for 68 McLaughlin Road (axe-throwing facility) for Council approval by November 19, 2024 (Carried)
• Received Report PLAN2024-055 for information (self-storage facility at 4544 Highway 35, Cameron) (Carried)
• Received Report PLAN2024-056, Provincial Planning Statement 2024 information report (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a lease agreement for a Paramedic Headquarters and Fleet Centre and a proposal for a 90-metre telecommunications facility. Members are also considering updates to automated speed enforcement and mandatory utility connection bylaws.

• Proposed 90.0 metre telecommunication facility at 498 Golf Course Road, Geographic Township of Manvers
• Lease Agreement between Trillium Lakelands District School Board and the City for Paramedic Headquarters and Fleet Centre
• Amendments to By-Law 2014-255 regarding mandatory connection to drinking water and wastewater systems
• Novation Agreement with the Province of Ontario for the Growing Local Food Wholesale Market in the Kawartha Region project
• Report ENG2024-022 regarding Automated Speed Enforcement Update

The Committee of the Whole received a status update and approved a lease agreement with the Trillium Lakelands District School Board for a new Paramedic Headquarters and Fleet Centre at 230 Angeline Street South in Lindsay. The committee also supported a 90-metre telecommunications facility at 498 Golf Course Road, conditional on a development agreement, and approved amendments to the mandatory connection by-law. All recommendations are forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting for final consideration.

• Approved lease agreement with TLDSB for Paramedic HQ and Fleet Centre at 230 Angeline Street South (Carried)
• Supported 90m telecommunications facility at 498 Golf Course Road, conditional on development agreement (Carried)
• Approved amendments to By-Law 2014-255 on mandatory water/wastewater connections (Carried)
• Received Paramedic Headquarters and Fleet Centre update presentation (Carried)
• Received Automated Speed Enforcement update presentation (Carried)
• Received deputations on Omemee maintenance, water infrastructure, sidewalk safety, and telecom tower (Carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee will meet electronically on October 3, 2024. The agenda includes routine administrative items and a report on an alteration application for 60 Bond Street West in Lindsay. The committee will review the application and related documents. An update on downtown Lindsay public art will also be presented.

• Review of alteration application for 60 Bond Street West, Lindsay (KLMHC2024-054 and appendices)
• Downtown Lindsay public art update (presentation by D. Goodwin, Economic Development Officer)
• Adoption of agenda, declaration of pecuniary interest, and adoption of minutes
• Subcommittee updates
• New or other business

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee approved a heritage alteration application for 60 Bond Street West, Lindsay, involving eavestrough replacement and repainting of soffits, fascia, and shutters. The committee also received a verbal update on the downtown Lindsay public art installation and adopted its agenda and previous minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved alteration application at 60 Bond Street West, Lindsay (carried)
• Received verbal update on downtown Lindsay public art installation (carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 5, 2024 meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of minor variance applications for properties across Kawartha Lakes, including locations on Highway 35, Bronte Lane, Snug Harbour Road, Beachli Lane, and Front Street West. The meeting also includes routine administrative business, consents, deferred applications, and other business items. Decisions on each variance will be made during this session.

• COA2024-081 – minor variance for 7971 Highway 35, owners Eric Hall and Kelly Pellerine
• COA2024-082 – minor variance for 7 Bronte Lane, owners Kevin Primmer and Beverly Swan
• COA2024-083 – minor variance for 375 Snug Harbour Road, applicants Ernie and Kim Griffioen
• COA2024-084 – minor variance for 32 Beachli Lane, applicant Manojah Ganeshalingam
• COA2024-085 – minor variance for 81 Front Street West, applicant Melissa Ryall

The Committee of Adjustment approved 14 minor variance applications and two consent applications for property development across Kawartha Lakes. These approvals facilitate projects including new residential units, garage additions, a group home, and lot severances, subject to various conditions such as building permit requirements and site-specific setbacks. All applications were approved as presented or with minor amendments to conditions.

• Approved 14 minor variance applications
• Approved 2 consent applications for land severance
• Adopted August 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved September 26, 2024 agenda as amended

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to receive departmental budget presentations. These presentations cover Human Services, the CAO Department, and Fire Services.

• Departmental Budget Presentation - Human Services
• Departmental Budget Presentation - CAO Department
• Departmental Budget Presentation - Fire Services

The Budget Committee received presentations for the 2025 proposed budgets of Human Services, CAO, and Fire Services departments. No decisions were made on the budgets; they were only received for information. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive approvals or denials.

• Received Human Services 2025 budget presentation (BC2024-47)
• Received CAO Department 2025 budget presentation (BC2024-48)
• Received Fire Services 2025 budget presentation (BC2024-49)
• Adopted meeting agenda (BC2024-45)
• Adopted minutes from September 25, 2024 meeting (BC2024-46)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:00 p.m. (BC2024-50)

Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to review landfill complaints, leachate outbreaks, and capital projects. The committee will also discuss a customer service survey and provide an update on landfill expansion.

• Landfill complaints
• Leachate outbreaks
• Capital projects update
• Customer service survey update
• Landfill expansion update

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee met on September 25, 2024 with only three of six members present. Staff reported the landfill expansion application was sent to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks about six months earlier, with feedback expected within the next month; the expansion could extend the landfill's life by 5 to 6 years. No complaints or leachate outbreaks were reported, and the committee adopted its agenda and previous minutes. The only recorded decisions were procedural.

• Adopted the agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted the January 10, 2024 meeting minutes as circulated (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:07 p.m. (carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting, hear deputations, and consider the proposed 2025 Capital and Special Projects Budgets presented by the Manager of Corporate Assets. The committee will also address any new or other business before adjourning.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
• Presentation of Proposed 2025 Capital and Special Projects Budgets
• Deputations
• New business and other business items

The committee received a presentation on the proposed 2025 capital and special projects budgets, including a record $128.3M tax-supported capital budget and a $21.9M water-wastewater budget. No decisions were made on the budgets themselves; the only action was to receive the presentation. The committee also adopted the agenda and previous minutes.

• Adopted meeting agenda (BC2024-41)
• Adopted minutes from September 19, 2024 meeting (BC2024-42)
• Received 2025 Operating Budget Launch presentation (BC2024-43)
• Adjourned at 2:54 p.m. (BC2024-44)

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management will receive a presentation on the Draft 2025 Operating Budget for Victoria Manor, delivered by Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services, and other officials. The committee will also receive a presentation on the Draft 2025 Capital Budget for Victoria Manor. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda, approval of the minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for October 21, 2024. No decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Overview of the Draft 2025 Operating Budget for Victoria Manor (presentation by Cheryl Faber and others)
• Overview of the Draft 2025 Capital Budget for Victoria Manor (presentation by Cheryl Faber)
• Approval of the minutes of the June 17, 2024 Victoria Manor Committee of Management meeting
• Closed session (no details provided)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

The committee received presentations and reports on the draft 2025 operating and capital budgets for Victoria Manor, with no decisions made on the budgets themselves. All agenda items, including the previous meeting's minutes, were approved or received as routine procedural matters.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Received minutes of June 17, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received presentation on draft 2025 operating budget (carried)
• Received report VMC2024-09 on draft 2025 operating budget (carried)
• Received presentation on draft 2025 capital budget (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:27 a.m. (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Kawartha Lakes Council is meeting to decide on the surplus declaration and sale of several road allowances. The body is also reviewing heritage designations for properties in Bobcaygeon and Omemee and funding for the Fenelon Falls Volunteer Firefighters Association.

• Proposed sale of road allowance between 18 Golden Road and 10 Griffin Drive at $2.50 per square foot
• Proposed sale of shoreline road allowance (Grove Road) in Fenelon at $9.00 per square foot
• Proposed sale of road allowance at Doubletree Road and Willowdale Court at $2.50 per square foot
• Heritage designation of 49 King Street East (Bobcaygeon Schoolhouse) and 2 King Street West (John McCrea Memorial Methodist Parsonage)
• Funding of $6,000.00 for the Fenelon Falls Volunteer Firefighters Association from the Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve

At its September 24, 2024 regular meeting, the Kawartha Lakes Council approved various municipal contracts, property sales, and capital project budget adjustments, including funding for Memorial Park improvements and water treatment expansions. Council also voted to direct staff to report back on provincial renewable energy programs and advanced tree preservation bylaws. Additionally, several petitions regarding roads, dog parks, and beach restoration were received and referred to staff.

• Adopted Committee of the Whole recommendations regarding land sales, heritage designations, and Farm 911 membership
• Directed staff to report back by Q1 2025 on provincial renewable energy programs and willing host options (7-2)
• Awarded Fenelon Falls WTP Filter Membrane Expansion contract to Ontario Clean Water Agency for $395,176.74
• Awarded Memorial Park Roadway and Parking Improvements to Melrose Paving Co Ltd. for $1,298,116.39
• Approved budget increases and financing for Ellice Street reconstruction and water main replacement
• Approved Tree Canopy Preservation By-law and narrowed Private Property Tree Preservation By-law scope
• Passed 21 consent by-laws and additional by-laws for municipal operations and property matters
• Referred petitions for Heights Road resurfacing, Omemee dog park, Omemee Beach clean-up, and Highway 7 traffic measures to staff

Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force is meeting to receive a presentation on the Phase 2 Final Concept Report. The body will also hear updates from local arts organizations regarding the proposed centre.

• Presentation of Cultural Centre Feasibility Study Phase 2 final report by Mitchell May of Giaimo Architecture Inc.
• Deputation from Susan Taylor regarding the status of the Kawartha Art Gallery
• Deputation from Tom Colliver regarding the Academy Theatre's future plans in relation to the proposed cultural centre

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force received the final concept report for a proposed cultural centre from Giaimo Architecture Inc. The report incorporated direction from the August 22 meeting and workshop decisions. The task force requested refined operating costs and a shadow image of the building footprint for the next meeting. No final decisions on the project were made.

• Adopted September 24, 2024 agenda as amended (removed Tom Colliver deputation) (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 22, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received presentation by Susan Taylor, Kawartha Art Gallery (carried)
• Received final concept report for proposed Cultural Centre from Giaimo Architecture Inc. (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:28 a.m. (carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will conduct routine procedural business and hear two budget presentations: one from Kawartha Conservation and another from the Lindsay Business Improvement Area. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Kawartha Conservation Budget Presentation
• Lindsay BIA Budget Presentation

The Budget Committee received presentations on the 2025 budget requests from Kawartha Conservation and the Lindsay Downtown BIA, but no decisions were made on funding amounts. The committee adopted the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and adjourned.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received Kawartha Conservation 2025 budget presentation (carried)
• Received Lindsay BIA 2025 budget presentation (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management will receive an overview presentation of the draft 2025 Operating Budget for Victoria Manor. A second presentation will provide an overview of the draft 2025 Capital Budget. The supporting 2025 Draft Operating Budget Report will also be received, and the committee will enter a closed‑session for confidential matters.

• Presentation: Overview of Draft 2025 Operating Budget – Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services
• Receipt of Report VMC2024‑09 – 2025 Draft Operating Budget Report
• Presentation: Overview of Draft 2025 Capital Budget – Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services
• Closed session to consider confidential matters under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b)(d)(g)
• Adoption of agenda and approval of minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hear departmental budget presentations for the Paramedic Service and Development Services. Members may discuss the proposed allocations for each department. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Departmental budget presentation – Paramedic Service
• Departmental budget presentation – Development Services
• Adoption of agenda
• Declaration of pecuniary interest
• Adoption of minutes from previous meeting

The Budget Committee received departmental budget presentations from the Paramedic Service and Development Services, with no decisions made on the budgets themselves. The Paramedic Service proposed a $743,027 increase for 2025, totaling $7,520,079, while Development Services proposed a $605,204 increase, totaling $4,387,680. The committee also adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (BC2024-31)
• Adopted minutes from September 17, 2024 meeting (BC2024-32)
• Received Paramedic Service budget presentation (BC2024-33)
• Received Development Services budget presentation (BC2024-34)
• Adjourned at 1:07 p.m. (BC2024-35)

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The committee is meeting to review activity summaries, including leachate outbreaks and landfill complaints. The agenda includes updates on monitoring, capital projects, and a presentation on a 2023 wetland study.

• Review of leachate outbreaks and landfill complaints
• MECP comments and monitoring updates
• Capital project updates
• 2023 Lindsay Ops Wetland Study Presentation
• Customer service survey update

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee met and received updates on several projects, including the near-completion of the Cell 4/5 North expansion, the completed transfer station rehab, and the design for new scales and drop-off area. The committee also received a presentation on the wetland study, which found no impacts to the wetland. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and minutes, and receiving the presentation.

• Adopted the amended agenda (carried)
• Adopted the minutes of the July 17, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received the wetland study presentation (carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The Roads Task Force will review the latest updates to the city's 5‑Year Roads Plan and the accompanying Roads Needs Plan. A Roads 101 presentation will be given by the Director of Public Works and the Director of Engineering. Members will discuss sources of funding and mayoral memos related to the 2025 budget priorities.

• Roads 101 Presentation – Bryan Robinson (Director of Public Works) and Juan Rojas (Director of Engineering)
• ENG2024-003: Update to the Roads 5 Year Plan
• Updates to 5 Year Roads Needs Plan
• Discussion of Sources of Funding for road projects
• Mayoral Memos on the Mayor's Priorities for the 2025 Budget

The Roads Task Force received two mayoral memos on 2025 budget priorities and a memorandum from Councillor Ashmore on capital financing options for infrastructure. The financing memo was referred to Treasury staff for a report back in Q2 2025. The meeting also included a partial presentation on road maintenance, with the remainder deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes from August 6, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received Mayoral Memos 01-2024 and 02-2024 (carried)
• Received memorandum on capital financing options and referred to Treasury staff for report in Q2 2025 (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:42 p.m. (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee met electronically on September 17, 2024. The committee adopted its agenda and minutes and received updates on new accessible parking stalls in Omemee, Fenelon Falls and Lindsay, and on the development of an Information and Communication Accessibility Design Standards (ICADS) document and related Management Directive. No other reports were presented and no decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• New accessible parking stalls added in Omemee, Fenelon Falls and Lindsay
• Information and Communication Accessibility Design Standards (ICADS) document being created
• Management Directive to support ICADS in development
• Adoption of agenda and minutes (routine approvals)
• Next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024 (Zoom)

The committee adopted the agenda and the minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting. Members also received updates regarding new accessible parking stalls and the development of new accessibility design standards.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received reports on accessibility updates (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:14 p.m. (Carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee meeting on September 17, 2024 will hear budget presentations from KLH Housing Corporation, the Kawartha Lakes Public Library, and Kawartha Lakes Police Services. The committee will consider these budget proposals as part of its oversight responsibilities. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• KLH Housing Corporation budget presentation
• Kawartha Lakes Public Library budget presentation
• Kawartha Lakes Police Services budget presentation

The Budget Committee received presentations on the 2025 budgets from the KLH Housing Corporation, Kawartha Lakes Public Library, and Kawartha Lakes Police Services. No decisions were made on the budgets; they were received for information. The committee requested KLH to resubmit finalized grand totals.

• Received External Agencies, Boards and Committees presentation (carried)
• Received KLH Housing Corporation Budget presentation (carried)
• Received Kawartha Lakes Public Library Budget presentation (carried)
• Received Kawartha Lakes Police Services Budget presentation (carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, then hear three presentations: an overall wage impact on the city budget by CAO Ron Taylor, a Community Services departmental budget by Director Jenn Johnson, and a Public Works departmental budget by Director Bryan Robinson. No decisions or dollar figures are listed in the agenda.

• Overall Wage Impact on City Budget – presentation by Ron Taylor, CAO
• Community Services departmental budget presentation – Jenn Johnson, Director
• Public Works departmental budget presentation – Bryan Robinson, Director

The Budget Committee received presentations on the overall wage impact and departmental budgets for Community Services and Public Works for 2025. No decisions were made; the presentations were received and filed. The wage presentation noted a proposed 40.75 new positions with a net tax impact of $2,358,722.

• Received presentation on overall wage impact on City budget (BC2024-20)
• Received Community Services departmental budget presentation (BC2024-21)
• Received Public Works departmental budget presentation (BC2024-22)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its June 13, 2024 meeting, consider any deputations or presentations, and receive work‑plan updates from the Pollinator Action, Bird Friendly, Transportation, and Healthy Environment subcommittees. The meeting also includes routine administrative business and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Adopt minutes of the June 13, 2024 Environmental Advisory Committee meeting
• Review work‑plan update from the Pollinator Action subcommittee
• Review work‑plan update from the Bird Friendly subcommittee
• Review work‑plan update from the Transportation subcommittee
• Review work‑plan update from the Healthy Environment subcommittee

The Environmental Advisory Committee approved funding for pollinator garden posts and bird-friendly promotional materials, and recommended that Council name the Osprey as the City's Official Bird. The committee also discussed updates on subcommittee activities, including pollinator garden tours, fishing line recycling stations, and a dormant transportation subcommittee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $42.55 for cedar posts for seed libraries (carried)
• Approved $1,545.25 for bird-friendly banner and brochures (carried)
• Recommended Council name Osprey as official city bird (carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hear presentations on the 2025 operating budget, including an overview by the Director of Corporate Services and departmental budget details from Engineering and Corporate Assets and Corporate Services. The committee will consider the information as part of its ongoing budget review process.

• 2025 Operating Budget Kick Off Presentation – Sara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate Services
• Departmental Budget Presentation – Engineering and Corporate Assets – Juan Rojas, Director
• Departmental Budget Presentation – Corporate Services – Sara Beukeboom, Director

The Budget Committee received the 2025 Operating Budget Kick Off presentation and departmental budget presentations from Engineering and Corporate Assets and Corporate Services. No budget decisions were made; the presentations were received for information. The Mayor's directive is a 4.5% total budgeted general tax levy increase for 2025, and the first draft budget will be refined to meet that target.

• Adopted meeting agenda (BC2024-13) - carried
• Adopted minutes from September 3, 2024 meeting (BC2024-14) - carried
• Received 2025 Operating Budget Launch presentation (BC2024-14) - carried
• Received Engineering and Corporate Assets Budget presentation (BC2024-15) - carried
• Received Corporate Services Departmental Budget presentation (BC2024-16) - carried
• Adjourned meeting at 2:54 p.m. (BC2024-17) - carried

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing a zoning by-law amendment for a property in Bobcaygeon. The body is also considering the endorsement of a subdivision agreement for the Lindsay Heights Phase 1 project.

• Zoning By-law 16-78 amendment application for 75 Main Street, Bobcaygeon (PLAN2024-052)
• Subdivision Agreement for Tribute (Lindsay 1) Limited regarding Lindsay Heights Phase 1 (PLAN2024-053)

The Planning Advisory Committee received a zoning by-law amendment application for a 16-unit townhouse development at 75 Main Street, Bobcaygeon, for information. It also endorsed the Lindsay Heights Phase 1 subdivision agreement, which includes 270 residential units, and forwarded it to Council for approval. The committee received a verbal update on reporting practices aimed at faster public meeting reports.

• Received PLAN2024-052 zoning by-law amendment for 75 Main Street, Bobcaygeon (carried)
• Endorsed Lindsay Heights Phase 1 subdivision agreement with Tribute (Lindsay 1) Limited (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute subdivision agreement documents (carried)
• Received verbal update on Planning Advisory Committee reporting practices (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will vote to approve a series of consent matters that declare road‑allowance parcels surplus, close them, and sell them to adjoining landowners. The items include road allowances between 18 Golden Road and 10 Griffin Drive, Doubletree Road and Willowdale Court, a portion of shoreline road known as Grove Road, and related land parcels. Each sale is set at a value of $2.50 per square foot. The meeting also receives deputations on traffic control and a four‑way stop request.

• RS2024-034 – surplus declaration, closure and sale of road allowance between 18 Golden Road and 10 Griffin Drive, valued at $2.50 per sq ft
• RS2024-035 – surplus declaration, closure and sale of road allowance portions identified as Doubletree Road and Willowdale Court
• RS2024-039 – surplus declaration, closure and sale of a road‑allowance portion and city‑owned property adjacent to 2 & 4 Gilson Point Place (property retained in city ownership)
• RS2024-040 – surplus declaration, closure and sale of shoreline road allowance known as Grove Road in Fenelon
• Deputation requesting a four‑way stop at Riverview Road and Kawartha Lakes Road 36, Lindsay

The Committee of the Whole received reports and forwarded recommendations to Council, including declaring several road allowances and a lot surplus for sale, endorsing heritage designations for two properties, approving $6,000 in funding for the Fenelon Falls Volunteer Firefighters Association, and endorsing membership in Farm 911. A motion to become a 'willing host' for solar and wind developments failed, but a revised motion to receive the memorandum was carried. All recommendations will be considered at the next Regular Council Meeting.

• Declared surplus and supported sale of road allowance between 18 Golden Road and 10 Griffin Drive, Somerville (carried)
• Declared surplus and supported sale of shoreline road allowance Grove Road, Fenelon (carried)
• Declared surplus and supported sale of road allowance Doubletree Road and Willowdale Court, Ops (carried)
• Retained City-owned land adjacent to 2 and 4 Gilson Point Place, Little Britain (carried)
• Declared surplus and supported sale of Lot 37, Plan 139, Fenelon (carried)
• Approved $6,000 funding for Fenelon Falls Volunteer Firefighters Association from C.H.E.S.T. Reserve (carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 49 King Street East, Bobcaygeon (carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 2 King Street West, Omemee (carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will discuss a proposed heritage designation for 19 Third Street in the Village of Sturgeon Point and an amendment to By-law 2024‑081 to designate 31‑35 King Street East in the Village of Omemee. The meeting also includes a Coboconk Train Station update, a Heritage Planning update, and a presentation on the Doors Open 2024 event.

• Proposed Heritage Designation of 19 Third Street, Village of Sturgeon Point
• Amendment to By-law 2024‑081 Designating 31‑35 King Street East, Village of Omemee
• Coboconk Train Station Update
• Heritage Planning Update
• Doors Open 2024 event

The Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed the heritage designation of 19 Third Street in Sturgeon Point and an amendment to the designating by-law for 31-35 King Street East in Omemee. Both recommendations will be forwarded to City Council for final approval. The committee also approved a heritage permit for window replacements at 28 Albert Street South in Lindsay.

• Endorsed heritage designation for 19 Third Street (Carried)
• Endorsed amendment to By-law 2024-081 for 31-35 King Street East (Carried)
• Approved heritage permit for 28 Albert Street South (Carried)
• Adopted August 1, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Kawartha Lakes Waste Management Advisory Committee on 2024-09-04 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals, contracts, or hearings.

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee will hear presentations on the capital budget, financing options, early‑start capital projects, and the city’s debt strategy. Mayoral memos outlining priorities for the 2025 budget will also be discussed.

• Capital Budget Education and Overview (presented by Adam Found)
• Capital Financing Overview and Information (presented by Sara Beukeboom)
• Early Start Capital and Special Projects (presented by Adam Found)
• Debt Strategy Overview (presented by Jessica Hood)
• Mayoral Memos regarding the Mayor's Priorities for the 2025 Budget

The Budget Committee received the draft proposed 2025 capital budgets, including a $84.3M tax-supported state-of-good-repair investment and $57.5M for expansionary projects. Staff also presented on capital financing, debt strategy, and early-start projects. No final budget decisions were made; items were referred for costing and reports.

• Received Mayoral Memos 01-2024 and 02-2024; referred Memo 01-2024 for costing on bridges and roads (carried)
• Received Councillor Perry's Ward 3 Roads letter; referred for costing and 5-Year Plan report (carried)
• Received draft proposed 2025 capital budgets presentation (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The council adopted the July 23 minutes and received correspondence on the provincial physician shortage. It approved a payment of up to $270,000 to the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative for three doctor return‑of‑service agreements and gave early‑start approval for a $1,000,000 single‑source fibre‑optic cabling contract for the future Paramedic Headquarters. The council also adopted several zoning and official‑plan amendments, funded heritage and child‑care initiatives, and approved other policy updates.

• Authorize payment of up to $270,000 to the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative for three Doctor Return of Service agreements (Physician Recruitment Reserve).
• Award a single‑source contract to R Line Utility Construction Ltd. for fibre‑optic cabling at the future Paramedic Headquarters, total $1,000,000 (excluding HST).
• Approve zoning by‑law amendment and official‑plan amendment for application D06‑2024‑015 at 1062 3rd Concession and 1691 County Road 121 (Somerville).
• Approve funding of $11,865.18 to the A. Sheila Boyd Heritage Foundation for the Boyd Heritage Museum from the Economic Development Fund.
• Approve a cross‑jurisdictional child‑care agreement with the County of Simcoe.

Council approved a $1,000,000 single-source contract for fibre optic cabling installation for the future Paramedic Headquarters, granted early start approval for the 2025 capital project, and authorized the Director of Corporate Services to execute the agreement. Council also authorized up to $270,000 from reserves to support three Doctor Return of Service agreements, approved several zoning and official plan amendments, and adopted a petition for the Jewell Drain. Multiple reports and by-laws were received and adopted, including the 2025 Response Time Performance Plan and amendments to the Heritage Applications Policy.

• Approved $1,000,000 fibre optic cabling contract to R Line Utility Construction Ltd. (carried)
• Authorized up to $270,000 from reserves for three Doctor Return of Service agreements (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law and official plan amendments at 1062 3rd Concession and 1691 County Road 121 (carried)
• Adopted zoning by-law amendment at 31 Barkwell Lane (carried)
• Approved $11,865.18 funding for Boyd Heritage Museum from Economic Development Fund (carried)
• Approved cross-jurisdictional child care agreement with County of Simcoe (carried)
• Approved 2025 Response Time Performance Plan targets (carried)
• Adopted petition for Jewell Drain and appointed engineers (carried)

Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force will adopt its agenda and minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting, hear deputations, and review correspondence. The new business item is a workshop to generate feedback on operating and fundraising options for the proposed cultural centre. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from July 23, 2024 meeting
• Deputations
• Correspondence
• New Business: workshop on operating and fundraising options

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force held a workshop and identified a hybrid municipal-community operating model as preferred for the proposed cultural centre. The findings were forwarded to consultants Nordicity Consulting and Giaimo Architecture Inc. Discussion on fundraising and finance options was deferred to the October meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as circulated
• Adopted minutes of July 23, 2024 as presented
• Identified hybrid municipal-community operating model as preferred (workshop outcome)
• Forwarded workshop findings to Nordicity Consulting and Giaimo Architecture Inc.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider nine minor variance applications submitted by property owners. The applications cover locations such as 75 Campbell Beach Road, 33 Douglas Drive, 64 Shadow Lake Road, 83 Paradise Road, and 211 Francis Street. No decisions have been made yet; the items are on the agenda for discussion.

• COA2024-072 – Minor variance for 75 Campbell Beach Road (owner Rob Reid)
• COA2024-073 – Minor variance for 33 Douglas Drive (owner Kathy Firth)
• COA2024-074 – Minor variance for 64 Shadow Lake Road 18 (owner Christine Raffan)
• COA2024-075 – Minor variance for 83 Paradise Road (owner Wendy Anderson)
• COA2024-080 – Minor variance for 211 Francis Street (owner Alexandra Barrett)

The Committee of Adjustment approved 10 minor variance applications for various residential projects, including new garages, additions, and the recognition of existing structures. All applications were granted subject to specific conditions and timelines for completion.

• Approved minor variance D20-2024-063 for garage and sheds at 75 Campbell Beach Road
• Approved minor variance D20-2024-064 for gazebos, cabin, and sheds at 33 Douglas Drive
• Approved minor variance D20-2024-065 for screened porch at 64 Shadow Lake Road 18
• Approved minor variance D20-2024-066 for dwelling and deck at 83 Paradise Road
• Approved minor variance D20-2024-067 for dwelling addition at 3 West Street South
• Approved minor variance D20-2024-068 for detached garage at 64 Telecom Road
• Approved minor variance D20-2024-069 for new dwelling at 30 Birchwood Lane
• Approved minor variance D20-2024-070 for lakeside deck at 44 Walnut Street

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The committee will present the Integrated Waste Management Strategy. It will also consider several new business items, including a Bulky Plastics Program, a five‑year Waste Strategy, a construction and demolition diversion plan, corporate waste reduction measures, and a Re‑Use Program. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Integrated Waste Management Strategy Presentation
• Bulky Plastics Program
• Waste Strategy – 5 Year Plan
• Construction & Demolition Diversion
• Corporate Waste Reduction

The committee received updates on waste programs, including the Source Separated Organics (SSO) program set to begin in January 2025 in Lindsay, Omemee, Fenlee Falls, and Bobcaygeon, with bins awarded and delivered in Q4 2024. Construction and demolition diversion will resume after bunker repairs. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Adopted agenda as circulated
• Approved minutes of May 1, 2024 meeting
• Adjourned at 3:43 p.m.

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting. It will receive a presentation by R. Carlson on the proposed Tree Preservation By‑law update. The committee will also receive correspondence from Kawartha Conservation regarding a Watershed‑Based Resource Management Strategy and hear updates on modern farm equipment needs, the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Project, and the 2024 International Plowing Match.

• Presentation on Proposed Tree Preservation By‑law update by R. Carlson
• Correspondence from Kawartha Conservation on Watershed‑Based Resource Management Strategy
• Modern Farm Equipment Needs on Roadways – Working Group update
• Verbal update on Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Project
• 2024 International Plowing Match – showcase update

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee voted to support the revised draft Tree Preservation By-Law as presented by Solicitor Carlson, citing better protections for agricultural activities by rural non-farm property owners. The committee also received correspondence from Kawartha Conservation and approved forwarding its comments on the Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy. Updates were provided on the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale project, the 2024 International Plowing Match, and the Farm 911 program, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Supported revised draft Tree Preservation By-Law (carried)
• Received presentation on Tree Preservation By-law update (carried)
• Received correspondence from Kawartha Conservation (carried)
• Forwarded ADAC comments on Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy to KRCA (carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 11, 2024 meeting (carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive four amendment reports: a Bobcaygeon zoning by‑law change, an Emily zoning by‑law change, a Somerville zoning by‑law and official plan amendment, and a Laxton‑Digby‑Longford zoning by‑law update. The Somerville zoning by‑law amendment and the accompanying official plan amendment are slated for approval and adoption, with the Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute the required documents. The Bobcaygeon and Emily amendments are being referred back to staff for further review of agency comments and technical studies.

• PLAN2024-049: Amend Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By‑law 16‑78 at 89 Prince St West – referred back to staff
• PLAN2024-050: Amend Township of Emily Zoning By‑law 1996‑30 at 1023 Kings Wharf Road – referred back to staff
• PLAN2024-051: Amend Somerville Zoning By‑law 78‑45 at 1062 3rd Concession and 1691 KL Road 121 – approved and adopted
• PLAN2024-051: Amend Kawartha Lakes Official Plan at the same sites – approved and adopted
• PLAN2024-043: Amend United Townships of Laxton, Digby, and Longford Zoning By‑law 32‑83 at 31 Barkwell Lane, Norland – approved and adopted

The Planning Advisory Committee held public meetings and made recommendations on four planning applications. It referred two applications back to staff for further review: the Kawartha Dairy expansion in Bobcaygeon and a roof truss manufacturing business on Kings Wharf Road. It forwarded two applications to Council for approval: a septic system expansion at Log Chateau Park and a zoning amendment at 31 Barkwell Lane in Norland.

• Referred Kawartha Dairy zoning amendment at 89 Prince St W back to staff for further review (carried)
• Referred roof truss manufacturing zoning amendment at 1023 Kings Wharf Rd back to staff (carried)
• Forwarded Log Chateau Park zoning and Official Plan amendments to Council for approval (carried)
• Forwarded 31 Barkwell Lane zoning amendment to Council for approval (carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Members will review the Mayoral Decisions that established and appointed the Budget Committee and examine the committee’s terms of reference. The committee will receive a general overview of the 2025 budget process, the criteria for departmental budget presentations, and the public‑engagement plan for the budget.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
• Review of Mayoral Decision 01‑2024 – Establish Budget Committee
• Review of Mayoral Decision 02‑2024 – Appoint Budget Committee Members
• Overview of the 2025 budget process and public‑engagement plan

The Budget Committee received reports on the 2025 budget process, including a 3% target for Agencies, Boards, and Committees. Staff outlined requirements for departmental budget presentations and a planned public engagement process. The committee also discussed potential funding for Paramedic Headquarters using Lindsay Legacy CHEST Funds.

• Received review of Mayoral Decisions 01-2024 and 02-2024, Terms of Reference, and draft meeting schedule (Carried)
• Received general overview of the 2025 Budget Process (Carried)
• Received criteria requirements for departmental budget presentations (Carried)
• Received overview of the public engagement process for the 2025 budget (Carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force will review the Mayoral Decision that established the task force (03‑2024) and the Mayoral Decision that appointed its members (04‑2024). It will also examine its Terms of Reference and consider draft schedules for its meetings and for public outreach.

• Review Mayoral Decision 03‑2024 – Establish Roads Task Force
• Review Mayoral Decision 04‑2024 – Appoint Roads Task Force Members
• Review Roads Task Force Terms of Reference
• Draft meeting schedule for the Roads Task Force
• Draft schedule for public outreach

The inaugural Roads Task Force meeting focused on defining goals for processing unscheduled road work requests. The group established a fall meeting schedule and deferred planning for spring public outreach.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Received Mayoral Decisions 03-2024 and 04-2024 (Carried)
• Received the Terms of Reference for the Roads Task Force (Carried)
• Scheduled meetings for Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 12 at 1pm in Council Chambers (Carried)
• Deferred scheduling of spring public outreach sessions to a later meeting (Carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to review heritage planning updates and specific property applications. The body will discuss a proposed heritage designation and an alteration application for properties in Omemee and Lindsay.

• Proposed Heritage Designation of 2 King Street West, Village of Omemee
• Alteration Application for 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay
• Heritage Planning Update (KLMHC2024-46)

The committee approved the proposed alteration of 50 Victoria Avenue North (the Old Gaol) in Lindsay, including exterior restoration and a new accessibility ramp. It also endorsed the heritage designation of 2 King Street West in Omemee, forwarding the recommendation to Council. Both decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved alteration application for 50 Victoria Avenue North (Old Gaol) restoration (carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 2 King Street West, Omemee, forwarded to Council (carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 4, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received Heritage Planning Update report for information (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider 10 applications for minor variances to zoning bylaws. The meeting will be held virtually with limited in-person seating at City Hall.

• Review of 10 minor variance applications across Kawartha Lakes
• Public participation details and virtual meeting access
• Adoption of previous meeting minutes from June 27, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024
• Reservations required for in-person attendance at City Hall

The Committee of Adjustment approved 11 separate minor variance applications for residential projects, including new dwellings, additions, and accessory structures. Each approval included specific conditions regarding construction timelines and adherence to submitted sketches.

• Approved attached garage at 73 Lakeview Crescent (D20-2024-052)
• Approved ARU recognition at 66 King Street East (D20-2024-053)
• Approved shipping container recognition at 106 Cowans Crescent (D20-2024-054)
• Approved dwelling addition at 912 Monck Road (D20-2024-055)
• Approved single detached dwelling at Pigeon Lake Road (D20-2024-056)
• Approved new dwelling and garage at 310 Pinery Road (D20-2024-057)
• Approved replacement rear deck at 86 Clearview Drive (D20-2024-058)
• Approved cabin recognition at 52 Laxton Township 4th Line (D20-2024-060)

Regular Council Meeting

The Kawartha Lakes Council will vote to adopt several zoning by-law amendments for properties in the townships of Emily, Verulam and Somerville, as well as an Official Plan amendment for a site on Farmingdale Road. The Council will also approve a by‑law amendment allowing long grasses and native plants in urban areas and will decline a voluntary download of Part 3 of the Provincial Offences Act. Additional items include receiving deputations on road resurfacing, grading and senior services, and receiving correspondence on infrastructure policy and lithium‑ion battery regulations.

• Adopt zoning by‑law amendment for 58 Shoreview Road and 55 Perdue Road (Emily) – application D06‑2024‑010
• Adopt zoning by‑law amendment for 75 St. Alban's Road (Verulam) – application D06‑2024‑011
• Adopt zoning by‑law amendment for 1101 Kawartha Lakes Road 49 (Somerville) – application D06‑2024‑008
• Adopt Official Plan amendment for 9 Farmingdale Road, Kirkfield – application D01‑2024‑002
• Approve by‑law amendment to permit long grasses and native plants in urban areas

Council approved the award of a $1,346,600 contract to BGL Contractors Corp for the Woodville and Fenelon Falls standpipe rehabilitation, along with $99,545.78 for construction management. In closed session, Council awarded the curbside organics collection contract to Miller Waste Systems Inc. Council also approved several zoning by-law amendments, speed limit changes, and directed public consultation on a telecommunications tower on Gil-Mar Road.

• Approved $1,346,600 standpipe rehabilitation contract to BGL Contractors Corp
• Awarded curbside organics collection contract to Miller Waste Systems Inc. (closed session)
• Approved zoning amendments at 58 Shoreview Rd, 75 St. Alban's Rd, 1101 Kawartha Lakes Rd 49, 5 Crego St, and 9 Farmingdale Rd
• Reduced speed limit on Balsam Lake Drive to 40 km/hr
• Installed all-way stop and 60 km/hr speed limit on Fleetwood Road
• Approved $6,000 funding to Fenelon Falls District Chamber of Commerce
• Directed public consultation with temporary suspension of Gil-Mar Rd tower approval (8-0)
• Approved $646.50 high water bill relief for 8 O'Connell Court

Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force will review minutes from the June 27 meeting, hear an update from the Kawartha Art Gallery, and participate in a workshop on cultural centre configurations.

• Review minutes from June 27, 2024 meeting
• Update from Kawartha Art Gallery on status
• Workshop on cultural centre configuration and operation options

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force held a workshop to confirm space requirements for a proposed Cultural Centre/Archives, agreeing on a 65,000 sq ft footprint (52,200 sq ft for core space plus 7,500 sq ft for curatorial services and additional entrance/facility space). The findings will be shared with consultants Nordicity Consulting and Giaimo Architecture Inc. The task force also accepted deputations from the Woodturners and Rug Hookers groups, and correspondence from the Weavers and Quilters, all seeking space in the facility.

• Adopted July 23, 2024 agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted June 27, 2024 minutes as circulated (carried)
• Accepted deputations from Woodturners and Rug Hookers (carried)
• Accepted correspondence from Weavers and Quilters as agenda amendments (carried)
• Accepted workshop findings and shared with Nordicity Consulting and Giaimo Architecture Inc. (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:03 p.m. (carried)

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee will meet on July 17, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. to consider a series of reports, including leachate outbreaks, landfill complaints, MECP comments, monitoring updates, and capital project updates. The agenda also includes a discussion of a customer service survey and a public comment period.

• Leachate Outbreaks report
• Landfill Complaints report
• MECP Comments report
• Monitoring Updates
• Capital Project Updates

The committee approved the adoption of the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members reviewed landfill operational updates, including capital project progress and monitoring reports. The committee agreed to use boosted Facebook posts to increase participation in a customer service survey.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Approved May 29, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Supported use of boosted Facebook posts to reach 500 customer service survey responses

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force will review the minutes from the March 28, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes updates from city staff and Watson and Associates. New members Jeff Solly, Mark Wilson, and Bernard Finney will be welcomed to the task force.

• Adoption of March 28, 2024, meeting minutes
• Welcoming new members Jeff Solly, Mark Wilson, and Bernard Finney
• Staff update
• Update by Watson and Associates

The Task Force received staff and consultant updates regarding the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185). No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on legislative changes and administrative updates.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the March 28, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing multiple applications to amend zoning by-laws in Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Kinmount, and Kirkfield. The agenda includes both public meeting reports and regular planning reports for various properties.

• Zoning amendment at 58 Shoreview and 55 Perdue Road, Lindsay
• Zoning amendment at 75 St. Albans Rd, Bobcaygeon
• Zoning amendment at 1101 Kawartha Lakes Road 49, Bobcaygeon
• Zoning amendment at 5 Crego Street, Kinmount
• Official plan amendment at 9 Farmingdale Road, Kirkfield

The Planning Advisory Committee held public meetings and recommended four planning applications to Council for approval: three zoning by-law amendments and one official plan amendment. All four motions carried without recorded opposition. The applications involve lot line adjustments, consent conditions, and a rural severance proposal; staff reported each is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms to provincial and City plans. Member Barkwell declared a pecuniary interest on one item and left the room during its consideration.

• Recommended approval of zoning amendment at 58 Shoreview Road and 55 Perdue Road, Lindsay (Perdue and Stookes) — carried
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment at 75 St. Alban's Road, Bobcaygeon (Sia's Green Thumb Inc. c/o Patel) — carried; Barkwell declared pecuniary interest and exited
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment at 1101 Kawartha Lakes Road 49, Bobcaygeon (Bevand) — carried
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment at 5 Crego Street, Kinmount (LeBlanc and Brickman) — carried
• Recommended approval of Official Plan amendment at 9 Farmingdale Road, Kirkfield (Bexley) — 1753255 Ontario Limited (Ferreria) — carried
• Adopted the July 10, 2024 agenda as circulated — carried
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute documents for each approved application — carried
• Adjourned at 1:44 p.m. — carried

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is reviewing proposed amendments to the Heritage Applications Policy and the Heritage Delegated Authority By-law. The committee will also consider an alteration application for 1474 Highway 7A in Manvers Township and a new heritage designation for 3740 Highway 7 in Emily Township.

• Proposed amendments to the Heritage Applications Policy
• Proposed amendments to the Heritage Delegated Authority By-law
• Alteration application for 1474 Highway 7A, Manvers Township
• Proposed heritage designation of 3740 Highway 7, Emily Township
• Heritage planning update

The Municipal Heritage Committee approved an alteration to the Bethany Library and endorsed several heritage designations and policy amendments for Council approval. The committee also recommended rejecting an owner's objection to the designation of a property in Woodville.

• Endorsed amendments to the Heritage Applications Policy (CP2021-040) for Council approval
• Endorsed amendments to By-law 2019-154 (Heritage Delegated Authority By-law) for Council approval
• Approved alteration application for 1474 Highway 7A, Manvers Township
• Endorsed heritage designation of 3740 Highway 7, Emily Township for Council approval
• Recommended rejecting objection to the designation of 97 King Street, Woodville for Council approval

Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force will review an interim findings report for Phase 2 of the project. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Green Municipal Fund.

• Phase 2 Interim Report Presentation
• Presentation on the Green Municipal Fund
• Adoption of March 27, 2024 minutes

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force met on June 27, 2024 and received two presentations. Rebecca Mustard, Manager of Economic Development, reported that the City was notified its Green Municipal Fund application was approved and that the City will work with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to finalize the agreement. Consultants Mitchell May (Giaimo Architecture Inc.) and Natalia Holeska (Nordicity Consulting) presented a draft interim report and led a group discussion to gather feedback and direction to finalize it. The task force adopted its agenda and the March 27, 2024 minutes, and adjourned at 11:31 a.m.; no funding, contract, or report approval decisions were recorded.

• Received presentation on the Green Municipal Fund; application reported approved, agreement to be finalized with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
• Received interim report presentation from Giaimo Architecture Inc. and Nordicity Consulting; feedback gathered to finalize the report
• Adopted the June 27, 2024 agenda as circulated (Carried)
• Adopted the March 27, 2024 meeting minutes as circulated (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:31 a.m. (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment granted all 10 minor variance applications it considered on June 27, 2024, each carried without a recorded dissent. The approvals cover additions, garages, sheds, an existing additional residential unit, a rental cottage and a new dwelling, most with conditions requiring construction within 8 or 24 months. No applications were denied, deferred or withdrawn, and no declarations of pecuniary interest were made.

• Granted minor variance D20-2024-042 at 146 Brook Road for a 36 sq m attached sunroom (Carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2024-043 at 35 Old Mill Road for a 6 m detached garage (Carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2024-044 at 10 Sunrise Crescent to recognize an existing additional residential unit (Carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2024-045 at 70 Four Points Road for a detached garage with 5.48 m front yard setback (Carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2024-046 at 2 Marilyn Crescent to recognize an existing front-yard shed (Carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2024-047 at 88 Bolsover Road to recognize an existing rental cottage (Carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2024-048 at 91 Fulsom Crescent to recognize an existing dwelling built in 2023 (Carried)
• Granted minor variances D20-2024-049, D20-2024-050 and D20-2024-051 for a new dwelling at 62 Lagoon Drive, a detached garage at 24 Pigeon Lake Road and a front-yard detached garage at 30 South Fork Drive (Carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board

The board will review draft terms of reference and an orientation package for committees, boards, and task forces. The meeting also includes a report from the Detachment Commander. Administrative items include the appointment of a chair and vice-chair.

• Review of Draft Terms of Reference for the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board
• Review of the Orientation Package for Committees, Boards and Task Forces
• Detachment Commander Report
• Council Memorandum from Mayor Elmslie regarding the O.P.P. Detachment Board

The City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board held its inaugural meeting on June 26, 2024. Councillor Richardson was appointed temporary Chair, while the appointments of permanent Chair and Vice-Chair were deferred until a public appointee is confirmed. The Board received several orientation items for information, including a memorandum from Mayor Elmslie, draft terms of reference, an orientation package, and a Detachment Commander report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Councillor Richardson as temporary Chair (carried)
• Deferred appointment of permanent Chair until public appointee confirmed
• Deferred appointment of Vice-Chair until public appointee confirmed
• Received Mayor Elmslie's April 30, 2024 memorandum for information (carried)
• Received draft Terms of Reference for information (carried)
• Received Orientation Package for Committees, Boards and Task Forces for information (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander Report from Inspector T. Tatchell for information (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m. (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council is reviewing the 2023 audited financial statements and several municipal master plans. The meeting also includes discussions on transit service, road safety improvements, and updates to the council expense policy.

• Approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Endorsed Municipal Accessibility Master Plan 2024-2029
• Committed $126,000 over three years to the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes
• Endorsed 'Kawartha Moves' Active Transportation Master Plan
• Approved zoning amendments for Duke Street and Hamilton Street

Council approved $216,000 from the Special Reserve for Primary Care to fund the Lindsay After-Hours Care Clinic for the remainder of 2024. The Kawartha Moves Active Transportation Master Plan was endorsed, and a partnership with the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes was approved with $126,000 in funding over three years. Several zoning amendments and heritage designations were approved, while a request for a parking encroachment license on Snug Harbour Road was denied.

• Approved $216,000 for After-Hours Care Clinic funding
• Endorsed Kawartha Moves Active Transportation Master Plan
• Approved $126,000 partnership with Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes
• Approved $143,989 Housing Needs Assessment contract with HelpSeeker Technologies
• Denied License Agreement for parking encroachment on Snug Harbour Road
• Approved zoning amendments for Duke Street and Hamilton Street in Bobcaygeon
• Endorsed heritage designation for 1884 Pigeon Lake Road and 19-21 King Street East
• Referred heavy truck by-law draft to Staff for review by end of Q3 2024

Drainage Board

The Drainage Board will review a memorandum regarding the proposed abandonment of the Dykstra Municipal Drain. The board will also consider a petition for new drainage works at Concession 6, Part Lot 21 in the Township of Fenelon.

• Abandonment of the Dykstra Municipal Drain
• Petition for drainage works (Jewell Municipal Drain) at Concession 6, Part Lot 21, Township of Fenelon

Growth Management Strategy Task Force

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force is meeting to discuss land use and development planning. The group will review buildout phasing for designated greenfield areas and potential site criteria for specific communities.

• Buildout and phasing of Designated Greenfield Area (DGA) lands in Lindsay
• Criteria and potential site location options for Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls
• Employment Area Conversion Analysis

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force received presentations on population, housing, and employment forecasts to 2051, as well as land needs assessments for Lindsay, Omemee, Fenelon Falls, and Bobcaygeon. Consultants outlined that Lindsay has a surplus of designated greenfield lands while Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon require boundary expansions. The task force took no formal policy votes during the meeting other than adopting the agenda and previous minutes.

• Adopted agenda for the June 19, 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of the January 29, 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:30 p.m. (Carried)

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The committee will review the May 2024 Victoria Manor Operations Report provided by Sienna Senior Living. Members will also consider endorsing the signing of 2024 Level of Care Funding Increases for Long Term Care Homes.

• Endorsement of 2024 Level of Care Funding Increases to Long Term Care Homes
• Review of May 2024 Victoria Manor Operations Report
• Approval of April 15, 2024, meeting minutes

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management approved the endorsement for the Mayor and Clerk to sign the 2024 Level of Care Funding Increases to Long Term Care Homes. The committee also received the May 2024 operations report from Sienna Senior Living.

• Endorsed Mayor and Clerk to sign 2024 Level of Care Funding Increases (Carried)
• Received May 2024 Victoria Manor Operations Report (Carried)
• Adopted April 15, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted June 17, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Convened into closed session pursuant to Municipal Act (Carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee will hear presentations on energy saving in historic buildings and the process for providing advice to Council. Members will also receive updates on various environmental subcommittee work plans. Discussion is scheduled regarding mosquito spraying and the Rural Zoning By-law.

• Presentation on sustainability and energy saving in historic buildings
• Updates on pollinator, bird-friendly, transportation, and healthy environment work plans
• Review of the Rural Zoning By-law
• Update on the Bobcaygeon Enviro Fair
• Discussion regarding mosquito spraying

The committee approved directing Planning Staff to present a draft motion regarding green energy to City Council. Members also established a working group to investigate mosquito spraying and approved small reimbursements for event equipment.

• Directed Planning Staff to present CKLEAC's draft motion on green energy to Council
• Approved $45.20 reimbursement for a canopy used at the June 8 Enviro Fair
• Approved $79.07 for a second canopy tent to be shared by Bee City and Bird Friendly
• Created a working group (B. Snider, J. Morris, C. Szabados, P. Warren) to investigate mosquito spraying
• Adopted the June 13, 2024 meeting agenda as revised
• Adopted the May 16, 2024 meeting minutes as amended

Municipal Heritage Committee

The committee will review proposed heritage designations for 1884 Pigeon Lake Road and 19-21 King Street East. The agenda also includes a heritage inventory update and discussions regarding amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Proposed heritage designation of 1884 Pigeon Lake Road, Emily
• Proposed heritage designation of 19-21 King Street East, Omemee
• Planning Act application for 5 Crego Street, Somerville Twp
• Heritage inventory update presentation
• Review of Ontario Heritage Act amendments (Bill 139 and Bill 200)

The Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed proposed heritage designations for 1884 Pigeon Lake Road and 19-21 King Street East, forwarding both recommendations to City Council for final approval. The committee also reviewed Planning Act applications for 5 Crego Street and 46-66 William Street North, deciding to provide comments to staff on the latter while receiving the former for information. Updates on the Heritage Inventory and Ontario Heritage Act amendments were received for information.

• Endorsed heritage designation for 1884 Pigeon Lake Road; forwarded to Council
• Endorsed heritage designation for 19-21 King Street East; forwarded to Council
• Received Planning Act application for 5 Crego Street for information
• Received Planning Act application for 46-66 William Street North; comments to be provided to staff
• Received Heritage Inventory Update and new public mapping viewer for information
• Received Heritage Planning Update for May 2024 for information
• Received overview of Ontario Heritage Act amendments (Bill 139) for information
• Received overview of proposed Ontario Heritage Act amendments (Bill 200) for information

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee approved zoning amendments for non-profit housing on Duke Street in Bobcaygeon and a project on Hamilton Street in Lindsay. The committee also endorsed a development agreement for Iris Grove. One application for 5 Crego Street in Kinmount was referred back to staff for further review.

• Zoning amendment: Duke Street, Bobcaygeon (Approved)
• Zoning amendment: Hamilton Street, Lindsay (Approved)
• Development agreement endorsement: Iris Grove (Endorsed)
• Zoning amendment review: 5 Crego Street, Kinmount (Referred to staff)

The Planning Advisory Committee recommended that Council approve a 22-unit affordable rental building in Bobcaygeon and a self-storage facility on Hamilton Street in Lindsay. A development agreement for Iris Grove was also endorsed for Council approval. One rezoning application for a residential conversion in Kinmount was referred back to staff for further review.

• Recommended Council approval for 22-unit affordable rental apartment on Duke Street (Carried)
• Recommended Council approval for self-storage facility on Hamilton Street (Carried)
• Endorsed Development Agreement for Iris Grove (Riverside Heights) for Council approval (Carried)
• Referred 5 Crego Street rezoning application back to staff for technical review and agency comments (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal plans, including the Municipal Accessibility Master Plan and the Active Transportation Master Plan. The committee also considered a $126,000 funding commitment to the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes over three years. Additionally, members discussed proposed changes to council expense policies.

• Proposed $126,000 operating funding for the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes over three years
• Recommendation to install an all-way stop and flashing red beacons at William Street North intersections in Lindsay
• Proposal to endorse the Municipal Accessibility Master Plan 2024-2029
• Proposal to endorse the Kawartha Moves: Active Transportation Master Plan
• Proposed revisions to Council Expense Policy regarding security and communication allowances

The Committee of the Whole endorsed several master plans and proposed funding for a partnership with the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes. Multiple recommendations regarding traffic safety and council expenses were forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

• Recommended $126,000 over three years for a Social Sustainability Fund partnership
• Endorsed the Municipal Accessibility Master Plan 2024-2029
• Endorsed the Kawartha Moves: Active Transportation Master Plan
• Recommended all-way stop and flashing red beacons at William St N and Colborne St W
• Recommended solar flashing beacon at Kirkfield Rd and Woodville Rd
• Referred draft Heavy Truck By-Law for specific Lindsay streets to staff for Q3 2024
• Recommended revisions to Council Expense Policy for security and utility allowances
• Adopted the Extra Strength Surcharge Policy

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to approve minutes from March 20, 2024, hear public comments, and review the PRC activity summary spreadsheet. The committee will also discuss landfill complaints, leachate outbreaks, and a customer service survey. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• PRC activity summary spreadsheet review
• Discussion of landfill complaints
• Discussion of leachate outbreaks and customer service survey

The Committee reviewed and requested specific changes to a proposed landfill customer survey before its launch. Staff provided updates on site inspections, capital projects, and the status of the Integrated Waste Management Strategy.

• Adopted amended agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Requested additions and wording changes to the Landfill Customer Survey
• Adjourned meeting at 3:47 p.m. (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to consider 11 minor variance applications and one deferred application. The agenda includes one deferred minor variance at 60 Elder Street and ten new minor variance applications at various locations. No consent applications are listed. The meeting is being held virtually with limited in-person seating.

• Deferred minor variance at 60 Elder Street (COA2024-051)
• Minor variance at 2173 Pigeon Lake Road (COA2024-041)
• Minor variance at 7 Cop's Cove (COA2024-042)
• Minor variance at 68 Riverbank Road (COA2024-043)
• Minor variance at 49 Meachin Drive (COA2024-044)

The Committee of Adjustment approved 11 minor variance applications for residential additions, new dwellings, and accessory structures. Decisions included approvals for a home-based bakery and several waterfront properties, subject to specific building and sewage conditions.

• Granted variance for addition at 60 Elder Street (Carried)
• Granted variance for home bakery addition at 2173 Pigeon Lake Road (Carried)
• Granted variance for new dwelling at 7 Cop's Cove (Carried)
• Granted variance for garage and shed at 68 Riverbank Road (Carried)
• Granted variance for new dwelling and garage at 49 Meachin Drive (Carried)
• Granted variance for dwelling at 190 Sturgeon Glen Road (Carried)
• Granted variance for dwelling and boathouse at Admiral Drive (Carried)
• Granted variance for addition and deck at 689 Janetville Road (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Kawartha Lakes Council is meeting to receive reports and make decisions on a range of items, including a consolidated rural zoning by-law, surplus declarations and sales of road allowances, heritage designations, and a large capital closeout report with reserve transfers. The agenda also includes presentations on growth management and fire services, and several deputations on local issues.

• Deputation on Consolidated Rural Zoning By-Law
• Surplus declaration and sale of shoreline road allowance in Carden at $9.00/sq ft
• Surplus declaration and sale of road allowance at 316 County Road 8, Fenelon Falls at $2.50/sq ft
• Heritage designations for 16-22 and 24-26 King Street East, Omemee
• 2023 Q4 capital close with $6,965,928.56 in reserve transfers

Council adopted a consolidated Rural Zoning By-Law and approved several land sales and heritage designations. The board also authorized funding for local projects and requested provincial and federal support for Fleming College's Frost Campus.

• Approved Rural Zoning By-Law (8-1)
• Approved $153,418 contract to Valdor for Lindsay Street South servicing design
• Approved $4,200 funding for Maryboro Lodge from Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve
• Endorsed heritage designation for 16-22 King Street East and 24-26 King Street East in Omemee
• Declared shoreline road allowance in Carden surplus and supported sale at $9.00 per sq ft
• Declared road allowance adjacent to 316 County Road 8, Fenelon Falls surplus and supported sale at $2.50 per sq ft
• Approved $3,590.87 high water bill relief for 5 Princes' Street East, Fenelon Falls
• Approved $210,471 contract to Amazing Construction for sidewalks, curbs and gutters

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, hear presentations from the Deputy City Clerk and City Solicitor on tree preservation and clean and clear by-laws, and receive updates on work plans, the Bobcaygeon Enviro Fair, Environmental Hero Awards, and natural gas expansion. The agenda is largely procedural with updates and reports.

• Presentation by City Solicitor on Tree Preservation and Clean and Clear By-laws
• Update on Natural Gas Expansion to Bobcaygeon
• Update on Bobcaygeon Enviro Fair
• Update on Environmental Hero Awards
• Correspondence from Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group

The Environmental Advisory Committee approved a motion (EAC2024.029) that the City of Kawartha Lakes become a willing host to green energy projects, considering each proposal case by case. The committee also approved up to $162.75 for Enviro Fair signage and extended the Environmental Hero Award nomination deadline to June 1, 2024. Presentations covered tree preservation and clean-and-clear by-law status and committee/subcommittee membership rules. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion EAC2024.029: City of Kawartha Lakes to become a willing host to green energy projects, each proposal considered case by case (carried)
• Approved up to $162.75 for Enviro Fair signage (EAC2024.030, carried)
• Extended Environmental Hero Award nomination deadline to June 1, 2024 (EAC2024.031, carried)
• Adopted April 18, 2024 minutes as presented (EAC2024.028, carried)
• Approved agenda as amended to add subsection 5.7 Rural Zoning By-law (EAC2024.027, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:55 p.m. (EAC2024.032, carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business, including adopting minutes from April 4, 2024. The main item is a report on an alteration application for the property at 25 Pontypool Road in Manvers Township, with supporting documents including a by-law and condition photographs. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Alteration application for 25 Pontypool Road, Manvers Township (report KLMHC2024-033)
• Adoption of minutes from April 4, 2024 meeting
• Declaration of pecuniary interest
• Land acknowledgement and call to order

The Municipal Heritage Committee approved an alteration application for the Pontypool Grain Elevator at 25 Pontypool Road. The Manvers Historical Society, which leases the building, proposed repairing the interior concrete floor and walls to improve safety and exhibit space. The committee also discussed the Omemee Train Station, noting that designation will not occur until the building is moved to a new location.

• Approved alteration application for 25 Pontypool Road (Pontypool Grain Elevator) interior repairs
• Agenda adopted as circulated
• Minutes from April 4, 2024 meeting adopted
• Omemee Train Station designation deferred until building is relocated

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to review one application: a proposed amendment to the Township of Emily Zoning By-law 1996-30 for the property at 29 Sunnywood Road, Martin. The committee will consider a staff report recommending that Council adopt the zoning by-law amendment. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, declarations of interest, and adjournment.

• Application PLAN2024-031 to amend Emily Zoning By-law 1996-30 at 29 Sunnywood Road, Martin
• Staff recommendation to adopt the proposed zoning by-law amendment (Appendix D)
• Property identified as Part of Lot 14, Concession 13, geographic Township of Emily

The Planning Advisory Committee recommended that Council approve a zoning by-law amendment for a property in the Township of Emily. The change would allow a private school to operate as a secondary use on a 0.82 ha portion of agricultural land.

• Recommended approval of zoning amendment for 29 Sunnywood Road to permit a private school (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive presentations and reports on fire and paramedic services, hear deputations on various local issues, and consider several property-related items including road allowance closures and sales. Recommendations will be forwarded to Council for final decision.

• Fire Rescue Service 2023 Annual Report and new Fire Service Establishing and Regulating By-Law (repealing By-Law 2002-185)
• Paramedic Service Operational Key Performance Indicators report
• Proposed sale of shoreline road allowance adjacent to Lot 11 and 12, Concession 1, Carden at $9.00/sq ft
• Proposed sale of road allowance adjacent to 316 County Road 8, Fenelon Falls at $2.50/sq ft
• Proposed heritage designations for 16-22 and 24-26 King Street East, Omemee

The Committee of the Whole approved recommendations for a new Fire Service Establishing and Regulating By-Law and the sale of three municipal land parcels. It also endorsed heritage designations for two properties in Omemee and $4,200 in funding for Maryboro Lodge. All items were forwarded to Council for final consideration.

• Approved Fire Service Establishing and Regulating By-Law to replace By-Law 2002-185
• Recommended sale of shoreline road allowance in Carden at $9.00 per square foot
• Recommended sale of road allowance at 316 County Road 8, Fenelon Falls at $2.50 per square foot
• Recommended conveyance of City interest in 21 Canal Street, Bobcaygeon to The A. Sheila Boyd Foundation
• Approved $4,200 funding for Maryboro Lodge from Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve
• Endorsed heritage designation for 16-22 King Street East, Omemee (Commercial House Hotel)
• Endorsed heritage designation for 24-26 King Street East, Omemee (McNeely’s General Store)
• Received reports on 2023 Fire and Paramedic service performance

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage matters, including a proposed heritage designation for a property at 1884 Pigeon Lake Road in the geographic Township of Emily, an update on the heritage inventory, and a review of the proposed provincial planning statement. The committee will also consider an alteration application for 25 Pontypool Road in Manvers Township and correspondence regarding properties on William Street North and Country Club Drive.

• Proposed heritage designation of 1884 Pigeon Lake Road, Emily Township
• Heritage inventory update with framework and tourism context statement
• Review of proposed provincial planning statement and cultural heritage policies
• Alteration application for 25 Pontypool Road, Manvers Township
• Correspondence on 77-83 William Street North and 26 Country Club Drive

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2024 did not proceed because a quorum was not present. The minutes record only the call to order and the cancellation; no items were decided, approved, denied, or tabled.

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from March 13, 2024, and discuss new business. They will review a draft 2024 workplan and a report on 2023 net savings from the city's diversion programs. The meeting is routine and includes public comment.

• Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of WMAC 2024 draft workplan
• Discussion of 2023 CKL diversion program net savings
• Public comment period

The committee discussed the Bulky Plastics and Construction and Demolition programs and reviewed 2023 diversion program net savings. No new policies or contracts were approved during the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Approved the minutes from March 13, 2024 (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Kawartha Lakes Regular Council meeting on April 30, 2024, includes decisions on several planning applications, heritage designations, and funding allocations. Key items include a zoning amendment at 158 Colborne Street West, Lindsay, where the Planning Advisory Committee does not support staff's recommendation, and a proposed Rural Zoning By-law. Council will also consider heritage designations for properties in Bobcaygeon, Woodville, and Omemee, and approve funding for a new City Hall emergency generator.

• Zoning amendment at 158 Colborne Street West, Lindsay (Francoeur) - PAC does not support staff recommendation
• Proposed Rural Zoning By-law to be adopted at May 21, 2024 meeting
• Heritage designations: 49 King Street East Bobcaygeon, 35 Bolton Street Bobcaygeon, 97 King Street Woodville, 34-36 King Street East Omemee
• $465,000 for replacement of City Hall diesel emergency backup generator from Capital Contingency Reserve
• $6,000 each to Grove Theatre and Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce from Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve

Council adopted the 2024 tax rates and ratios, including specific reductions for undeveloped farmland and vacant land. The city established an OPP Detachment Board and approved several heritage designations. Additionally, Council authorized a $465,000 emergency generator replacement for City Hall.

• Approved 2024 tax rates and ratios, including 45% reduction for First Class Undeveloped Farm Land
• Established the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Detachment Board
• Approved $465,000 from Capital Contingency Reserve for City Hall backup generator
• Awarded $275,937.10 contract to R&M Construction for landfill sediment removal
• Endorsed heritage designations for 35 Bolton St, 97 King St (Woodville), and 34-36 King St E (Omemee)
• Approved $12,000 in total funding for Grove Theatre and Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce
• Denied request to put methane gas pipeline project on hold (2-7)
• Approved $4,745.00 one-time water bill relief for 5 Princes’ St E, Fenelon Falls

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to consider 10 minor variance applications and one deferred application for properties across Kawartha Lakes. The agenda includes one deferred minor variance at 506 King's Wharf Road and nine new minor variance applications at various locations. No consent applications are listed. The meeting is being held virtually with limited in-person seating at City Hall.

• Deferred minor variance COA2024-020 for 506 King's Wharf Road, owners Troy and Emelda Coates
• Minor variance COA2024-031 for 116 Wilkinson Drive, owners Ryan Bennett and Tara Bennett-Johnson
• Minor variance COA2024-032 for 3552 Monck Road, owner Ranginidevy Rajendran
• Minor variance COA2024-033 for 60 Elder Street, owner 2537914 Ontario Inc.
• Minor variance COA2024-040 for 433 Beaver Road, owner Chris Rhodes (Parkbridge Resorts)

Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force

The Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force will consider endorsing the February 2024 Kawartha Moves Master Plan Report for presentation to the Committee of the Whole on June 4, 2024. The meeting also includes routine items: adopting the agenda, declaring interests, and adopting minutes from the July 13, 2023 meeting.

• Endorsement of the February 2024 Active Transportation Master Plan Report
• Proposed cycling and walking facility types for Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, and city-wide
• Proposed ATMP phasing and priority for Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, and city-wide
• Network Development Database for citywide and specific communities
• Adoption of minutes from July 13, 2023 meeting

The Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force approved the February 2024 Master Plan Report subject to minor revisions. The report is scheduled for presentation to the Committee of the Whole on June 4, 2024, and to Council on June 25, 2024.

• Appointed B. Steffler as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed P. Petrosoniak as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from July 13, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Endorsed February 2024 Active Transportation Master Plan Report subject to minor revisions (Carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business, including adopting minutes and agenda. Members will receive updates on work plan projects, the Bobcaygeon Enviro Fair, Environmental Hero Awards, Bee a Hero Awards, tree preservation and clean/clear by-laws, and a tour of city facilities. New business includes discussion of the Rural Zoning By-law and local agricultural practices and the environment.

• Rural Zoning By-law discussion
• Local Agricultural Practices and the Environment discussion
• Tree Preservation and Clean and Clear By-laws update
• Bobcaygeon Enviro Fair update
• Environmental Hero Awards and Bee a Hero Awards updates

The committee recommended that agricultural uses be prohibited within wetlands in Environmental Protection zones. It also approved several small expenditures for pollinator garden maintenance and bird-related media postings.

• Recommended agricultural uses not be allowed within wetlands in Environmental Protection zones (Carried)
• Approved $434.99 for Broad Street Pollinator Garden maintenance and mulching (Carried)
• Approved $448.00 plus taxes for seed library labels (Carried)
• Approved $27.69 for bird-related media postings (Carried)
• Adopted March 21, 2024 minutes with revisions to OEB lettering and seed purchase amount (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review a draft Municipal Accessibility Master Plan and Facility Accessibility Design Standards, and to receive updates from the Accessibility Officer and working groups. The meeting is largely informational, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Draft Municipal Accessibility Master Plan presentation
• Facility Accessibility Design Standards presentation
• Accessibility Officer update
• Public awareness and public spaces working group updates
• Adoption of minutes from 2024-02-13 meeting

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee endorsed the Draft Municipal Accessibility Master Plan and the Facility Accessibility Design Standards document. These documents will now be presented to the Senior Management Team and Council for further review. The committee also received informational updates regarding a provincial grant and upcoming accessibility awards.

• Agenda adopted as circulated
• Previous meeting minutes adopted
• Draft Municipal Accessibility Master Plan endorsed
• Facility Accessibility Design Standards endorsed
• Staff and working group reports received for information
• Meeting adjourned at 4:39 p.m.

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management is meeting to consider reports on provincial long-term care staffing increase funding and a one-time Ontario Health funding increase, along with the director's report. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings and may enter closed session for confidential matters.

• Review of 2024-25 Long-Term Care Staffing Increase Funding and its impact on the 2024 operating budget
• Recommendation to accept Ontario Health 2023-24 one-time funding and sign attestation form
• Receipt of the Director's Report for April 2024
• Approval of minutes from February 12 and March 21, 2024 meetings
• Closed session items under Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b)(d)(g) and (b)(d)(e)

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management approved a recommendation for staff to review budget impacts and implement initiatives to meet provincial direct care targets. The committee also recommended the receipt of one-time funding from Ontario Health for 2023-24.

• Approved recommendation for staff to review funding impacts and implement initiatives to meet provincial direct care targets (Carried)
• Recommended receipt of Ontario Health 2023-24 one-time funding increase and sign-back of attestation form (Carried)
• Received Director's Report VMC2024-06 (Carried)
• Received verbal year-to-date financial update from Michael Spray (Carried)
• Adopted February 12 and March 21, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee is meeting to collect feedback on the draft Rural Zoning By-Law and to hear an update on the draft Tree Preservation By-Laws. The committee will also receive verbal updates on local food, farm safety, and agricultural events. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no final decisions listed.

• Draft Rural Zoning By-Law comments
• Tree Preservation By-Laws update
• Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Project update
• Farm 911 Project update
• 2024 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo update

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee approved comments for submission regarding the Proposed Rural Zoning By-law. The committee also decided to pause the 2024 VIP Agricultural Tour in favor of attending the International Plowing Match.

• Approved comments for submission regarding the Proposed Rural Zoning By-law (Carried)
• Received presentation on Proposed Tree Preservation By-law preparations (Carried)
• Adopted February 15, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Decided to pause 2024 VIP Agricultural Tour and use budget for International Plowing Match tickets

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding a public meeting to consider the Proposed Rural Zoning By-law (PLAN2024-025), which would replace the existing rural zoning regulations. The committee will receive public input and then vote on a recommendation to Council to adopt the by-law. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, with the rest being procedural.

• Public meeting on Proposed Rural Zoning By-law (PLAN2024-025)
• Recommendation to approve by-law for adoption by Council
• By-law includes schedules for rural areas, wellhead protection, and Burnt River floodplain
• Public comments accepted until April 10, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

The Planning Advisory Committee held a second statutory public meeting on the proposed Rural Zoning By-law, which would create one comprehensive rural zoning by-law and consolidate 14 existing by-laws. After hearing from residents and groups, the committee voted to receive Report PLAN2024-025 and to approve the by-law, substantially as attached in Appendix F, for adoption by Council at its May 21, 2024 meeting. The committee also authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the required documents. The by-law is not yet in effect; final adoption rests with Council.

• Received Report PLAN2024-025, Proposed Rural Zoning By-law (Carried)
• Approved the Proposed Rural Zoning By-law, substantially as Appendix F, for adoption by Council on May 21, 2024 (Carried)
• Authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute documents required by the by-law's approval (Carried)
• Received correspondence on the proposed by-law from nine named individuals and groups (Carried)
• Adopted the April 10, 2024 agenda as circulated (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. (Carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings and considering recommendations on five zoning by-law amendment applications at properties in Little Britain, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon, and Lindsay. The committee will vote on whether to recommend approval for two amendments, refer two back to staff for further review, and decide on an Official Plan and zoning amendment for a property on Peller Court.

• 77 Cottage Road, Little Britain: recommend adopting zoning amendment (D06-2024-004)
• 26 Country Club Drive, Fenelon Falls: refer back to staff pending technical studies
• 1101 Kawartha Lakes Road 49, Bobcaygeon: refer back to staff for agency comments
• 158 Colborne Street West, Lindsay: recommend adopting zoning amendment
• Block 18, Peller Court, Bobcaygeon: recommend adopting Official Plan and zoning amendments

The Planning Advisory Committee approved referring two zoning applications to Council for final adoption. Two other applications were referred back to staff for further technical review, and one application was forwarded to Council with a note that the committee does not support the staff recommendation.

• Approved referring zoning amendment for 77 Cottage Road to Council (Carried)
• Referred Eganridge Inc hotel expansion at 26 Country Club Drive back to staff for technical reviews (Carried)
• Referred zoning amendment for 1101 Kawartha Lakes Road 49 back to staff for technical studies (Carried)
• Forwarded 158 Colborne Street West application to Council with notice that committee does not support staff recommendation (Carried)
• Approved referring Official Plan and Zoning amendments for Block 18, Peller Court to Council (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive deputations and presentations on topics including natural gas expansion in Bobcaygeon, heat pumps, a pet pig request, and a low-income senior tax rebate. It will also consider consent reports on tax policy, a downtown parking strategy, heritage designations, and funding for a generator and community projects. All recommendations are forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

• Deputations on natural gas expansion in Bobcaygeon and Ontario Energy Board subsidy removal
• 2024 Tax Policy Decisions: 30% vacant land tax reduction, $300 low-income senior rebate
• $465,000 for Lindsay City Hall emergency backup generator replacement
• Heritage designations for 35 Bolton St, 49 King St E, 97 King St, 34-36 King St E
• Fenelon Falls CHEST funds: $6,000 each to Grove Theatre and Chamber of Commerce

The Committee of the Whole approved several funding recommendations, including a new emergency generator for City Hall and grants for Fenelon Falls organizations. It also endorsed the heritage designation of four properties and proposed updates to 2024 property tax ratios and relief amounts.

• Recommended $465,000 from Capital Contingency Reserve for City Hall backup generator replacement
• Recommended $6,000 each for Grove Theatre and Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce
• Recommended $300 eligible amount for Low Income, Senior and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief
• Endorsed heritage designation for 35 Bolton St, 49 King St E (Bobcaygeon), 97 King St (Woodville), and 34-36 King St E (Omemee)
• Recommended dissolving Fenelon Falls Cemetery Board effective July 1, 2024
• Recommended development of an Electric Vehicle Strategy and Management Plan
• Recommended 30% and 35% tax rate reductions for vacant/excess commercial and industrial land
• Recommended 45% tax rate reduction for First Class Undeveloped Farm Land

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on a single substantive item: a review of the city's procedural by-law (2020-001) with recommended updates. Council will consider approving the changes and then vote on a new by-law to repeal and replace the existing one. The rest of the agenda is standard procedural items like adopting the agenda and confirming the meeting's proceedings.

• Report CLK2024-001: Procedural By-Law Review and Recommendations
• Proposed updates to By-Law 2020-001 (governing council proceedings)
• By-law to repeal and replace By-Law 2020-001
• Confirming by-law for the April 4, 2024 special meeting

Council approved updates to the by-law governing the proceedings of the City of Kawartha Lakes Council. This included a specific amendment regarding the structure and quorum requirements for the Planning Advisory Committee.

• Amended Section 7.03 of the procedural by-law regarding Planning Advisory Committee structure and alternates (Carried)
• Approved updates to By-Law 2020-001 as identified in Report CLK2024-001 (Carried)
• Passed a new by-law to repeal and replace By-Law 2020-001 (Carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to review heritage planning updates, proposed heritage designations for properties on King Street East in Omemee, and Planning Act applications for properties in Lindsay and Verulam. The committee will also adopt minutes from its March 7 meeting and receive updates from subcommittees.

• Proposed heritage designation of 16-22 King Street East, Omemee
• Proposed heritage designation of 24-26 King Street East, Omemee
• Planning Act application review for 77-83 William Street North, Lindsay
• Planning Act application review for 26 Country Club Drive, Verulam
• Heritage Planning Update (report KLMHC2024-023)

The Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed the heritage designation of two properties in the Village of Omemee and forwarded these recommendations to Council. The committee also reviewed two Planning Act applications and provided feedback to planning staff.

• Endorsed heritage designation of 16-22 King Street East, Omemee (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 24-26 King Street East, Omemee (Carried)
• Approved providing comments to Planning staff regarding 77-83 William Street North, Lindsay (Carried)
• Approved providing comments to Planning staff regarding 26 Country Club Drive, Verulam Township (Carried)
• Adopted March 7, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Heritage Planning Update report for information (Carried)

Drainage Board

The Drainage Board will hold meetings to consider engineer's reports for the Waite Municipal Drain and the Short and 2A Municipal Drain minor improvement (Masters low level crossing). The board may recommend adoption, rejection, or referral back to the engineer for each report. The meeting also includes routine administrative items like adopting minutes and appointing a chair.

• Waite Municipal Drain engineer's report by Edward DeLay, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited
• Short and 2A Municipal Drain minor improvement report by Michael Gerrits, M. Gerrits Consulting Inc.
• Opportunity for public to speak or provide written comments on each drain
• Adoption of June 1, 2023 and August 2, 2023 minutes

The Kawartha Lakes Drainage Board elected Andrew Veale as Chair and Councillor Ron Ashmore as Vice-Chair. The Board voted to refer the Waite Municipal Drain Engineer's Report back to the Drainage Engineer for further consultation with the community on issues raised at the Meeting to Consider. The Board also recommended adopting the Short and 2A Municipal Drain Minor Improvement Masters Level Crossing Engineer's Report and moving forward with a provisional by-law.

• Elected A. Veale as Chairperson of the Drainage Board (vote after initial tie)
• Declared Councillor R. Ashmore as Vice-Chair of the Drainage Board
• Adopted the agenda as circulated (Carried)
• Adopted the June 1, 2023 Drainage Board minutes and August 2, 2023 Court of Revision minutes (Carried)
• Referred the Waite Municipal Drain Engineer's Report back to the Drainage Engineer for further consultation (Carried)
• Recommended adopting the Short and 2A Municipal Drain Minor Improvement Masters Level Crossing Engineer's Report and proceeding with a provisional by-law (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. (Carried)

Development Charges Task Force

This is the inaugural meeting of the City of Kawartha Lakes Development Charges Task Force. The agenda is largely procedural: members will elect a chair and vice chair, adopt the agenda, and receive updates from staff and consultant Watson and Associates. No decisions on development charge rates or policies are listed on this agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of agenda
• Update by staff
• Update by Watson and Associates

The Task Force elected a Chair and Vice Chair and approved advertising for three vacant member positions. The committee also requested that staff provide a servicing allocation and availability summary for all city systems and settlement areas.

• Elected S. Polito as Chair
• Elected K. Repka as Vice Chair
• Approved advertising for 3 remaining member vacancies
• Approved request for staff to provide servicing allocation and availability summary for all systems/settlement areas
• Received update from Watson and Associates regarding DC Study process and legislative changes

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to hear nine minor variance applications at properties across Kawartha Lakes, including in Fenelon, Verulam, Emily, Lindsay, and Manvers townships. The agenda also includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes and declarations of interest. No consent applications are listed.

• Minor variance at 22 and 24 Camp Street, Fenelon (COA2024-021)
• Minor variance at 653 Hickory Beach Road, Verulam (COA2024-022)
• Minor variance at 8 Kenver Street, Emily (COA2024-023)
• Minor variance at 77-83 William Street North, Lindsay (COA2024-024)
• Minor variance at 79 Fell's Point Road, Fenelon (COA2024-025)

The Committee approved nine minor variance applications for residential projects, including a 110-unit apartment building and various boathouses and dwellings. All approved applications were subject to specific conditions and completion timelines.

• Approved lot line adjustment variance at 22 and 24 Camp Street
• Approved lot area and boathouse variance at 653 Hickory Beach Road
• Approved dwelling and setback variance at 8 Kenver Street
• Approved 8-storey apartment lot coverage and aisle width variance at 77-83 William Street North
• Approved existing cabin building permit variance at 79 Fell's Point Road
• Approved front yard setback variance for new dwelling on Fisher Road
• Approved detached garage setback variance at 11 Albert Street South
• Approved two-storey boathouse and height variance at 80 Romany Ranch Road

Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force is meeting to receive presentations on project management and building structure/site criteria, and to set a meeting schedule. The agenda includes adopting previous minutes and handling routine procedural items.

• Presentation by Rebecca Mustard on Project Management - Phase 2
• Workshop led by Mitchell May of Giaimo Architecture on building structure and site criteria
• Discussion of task force meeting schedule to end of project
• Adoption of minutes from February 21, 2024 meeting
• Meeting held in Council Chambers, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force received presentations on the Phase 2 project management plan and building structure and site criteria. The group established a meeting schedule for June, July, and September to inform the 2025 municipal budget process.

• Adopted March 27, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received project management presentation by Rebecca Mustard (Carried)
• Received building structure and site criteria presentation by Mitchell May (Carried)
• Established meeting schedule for June/July and September

Municipal By-law Appeals Committee

The Municipal By-Law Appeals Committee is holding a routine meeting with administrative items and a closed session. The only substantive business is a closed-session item to consider an order to restrain appeals, which involves personal matters about identifiable individuals. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including adopting the agenda, minutes, and declarations of interest.

• Closed session to consider Order to Restrain Appeals MBA2024-02
• Confidential closed session minutes from February 1, 2024
• Adoption of minutes from February 1, 2024 open session

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management is meeting to consider two reports: extending the Long-Term Care Service Accountability Agreement for 2024-2025 and approving the 2024-2025 Quality Improvement Plan. The committee will recommend signing the agreement extension and authorize the chair to submit compliance declarations and the quality plan to Ontario Health.

• Recommend signing 2024-2025 Long-Term Care Service Accountability Agreement extension
• Authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute agreement extension
• Authorize chair to sign Annual Declaration of Compliance for Ontario Health East
• Approve Victoria Manor 2024-2025 Quality Improvement Plan
• Next meeting scheduled April 15, 2024

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management approved the 2024-2025 Quality Improvement Plan. The committee also recommended the signing of the Long-Term Care Service Accountability Agreement extension and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the documents.

• Recommended signing of the Long-Term Care Service Accountability Agreement extension (Carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute the Long-Term Care Service Accountability Agreement extension (Carried)
• Authorized Committee Chair to sign the Annual Declaration of Compliance for Ontario Health East (Carried)
• Approved the Victoria Manor 2024-2025 Quality Improvement Plan (Carried)
• Authorized Committee Chair to sign the Quality Improvement Plan for Ontario Health (Carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle administrative business and receive updates on several environmental initiatives. Items include the Tree Protection By-law, Bobcaygeon Enviro Fair, Clean and Clear by-law, sub-committee updates, and the Bobcaygeon Gas Plant Expansion. The committee will also discuss the Healthy Environment Plan and municipal emission reduction targets.

• Tree Protection By-law update
• Bobcaygeon Enviro Fair update
• Clean and Clear by-law update
• Bobcaygeon Gas Plant Expansion discussion
• Municipal Target for Emission Reductions discussion

The committee approved expanding the Environmental Student Hero award eligibility to all ages and created a task force to review adding a student member to the committee. A new subcommittee was established to recommend emission targets as part of the Healthy Environment Plan update. The committee also approved small payments for seed library invoices.

• Approved payment of seed order invoices for $91.03 and $22.56 (Carried)
• Approved expanding Environmental Student Hero award eligibility to students of all ages (Carried)
• Approved formation of a Task Force to review adding a student member to CKLEAC (Carried)
• Approved creation of a subcommittee for the Healthy Environment Plan to recommend emission targets (Carried)
• Approved invitation for Director of Engineering and Corporate Assets to discuss Low Impact Development standards (Carried)
• Adopted February 1, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to discuss landfill operations, including leachate outbreaks, complaints, MECP comments, monitoring updates, and capital projects. They will also consider new business on Blue Box regulations and a landfill customer survey. The agenda includes approval of January minutes and public comment.

• Review of leachate outbreaks at the landfill
• Discussion of landfill complaints
• MECP comments on operations
• Capital project updates for the landfill
• New business: Blue Box regulations and landfill customer survey

The committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes, then reviewed operational updates for the Lindsay-Ops Landfill. Staff reported on capital projects including a transfer station and sludge tender, and discussed options for a customer satisfaction survey. No new policies were approved or denied during this meeting.

• Agenda adopted as circulated
• Minutes from January 17, 2024 meeting adopted
• Meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting

Kawartha Lakes Council is meeting to adopt minutes and act on recommendations from the Committee of the Whole and Planning Advisory Committee. Key decisions include endorsing a preferred design for the Bobcaygeon intersection, approving the 2024-2027 communications strategy, and considering the sale of surplus shoreline road allowances and the Palestine Community Centre. The council will also review reports on the ATV pilot program, a proposed organic waste collection program, and several zoning and official plan amendments.

• Endorse traffic signal at East St N/Duke St/Cedartree Lane in Bobcaygeon (Option 3C)
• Declare surplus and sell shoreline road allowances at 183 and 159 McCrackin Avenue, Carden at $9.00/sq ft
• Declare surplus and sell city-owned property at 910 Hartley Road, Woodville (Palestine Community Centre)
• Approve curbside organic waste collection in Fenelon, Bobcaygeon, Omemee, and Lindsay starting 2025
• Receive ATV pilot program summary report

Council voted to permanently integrate ATV pilot program routes into municipal by-laws. Other key actions included awarding several infrastructure contracts and approving the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.

• Approved making ATV pilot program routes permanent (CR2022-122)
• Awarded $2,099,520 ice pad replacement contract for Little Britain Arena (CR2024-130)
• Awarded $754,369 Head River Bridge rehabilitation contract to Beton (CR2024-128)
• Approved the Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2024-2027 (CR2024-133)
• Approved $139,511 contract extension for landfill cover and compaction (CR2024-129)
• Suspended Feral Cat Trap Neuter Return and Domestic Stray Cat Pilot Project (CR2024-134)
• Established a four-member Council Task Force to review Roads Programs (CR2024-107)
• Approved heritage designation for 317 Kent Street West and 11 Victoria Avenue North

Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation and Update Task Force

The Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation and Update Task Force is meeting electronically to consider a recommendation on the draft rural zoning by-law for Kawartha Lakes. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and appointing a chair, with the main business being the task force's recommendation on the draft by-law.

• Task Force Recommendation on the Draft Rural Zoning By-Law for the City of Kawartha Lakes
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of minutes from April 12, 2023 meeting
• Electronic participation meeting on March 15, 2024

The Rural Zoning By-law Consolidation and Update Task Force endorsed a final version of the Rural Zoning By-law to replace 14 existing by-laws. The proposal will be presented to the Planning Advisory Committee on April 10, 2024, with a recommended City Council approval date of April 30, 2024.

• Appointed Councillor T. Richardson as Chair by acclamation
• Appointed R. Bonis as Vice Chair by acclamation
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Endorsed the proposed Rural Zoning By-law for presentation to the Planning Advisory Committee on April 10, 2024 (Carried)

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss new business items including source separated organics, a diversion program update, and a 2025-2029 waste strategy 5-year plan. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes from the February 14, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion of Source Separated Organics (SSO)
• Diversion Program Update
• Waste Strategy 5 Year Plan (2025-2029)
• Approval of February 14, 2024 meeting minutes

The Waste Management Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the February 14, 2024 minutes, then received updates rather than making decisions. Staff said a report on a phased Source Separated Organics rollout went to Committee of the Whole on March 5, 2024, and that the matter will return to this committee once Council sets a resolution. Other updates covered the 2023 diversion rate, expanded Leaf & Yard pickup, mattress tonnages, a new Bulky Plastics contract with Miller starting April 1, 2024, and a pending RFP for the 2025-2029 Waste Strategy. The meeting adjourned at 3:53 p.m.

• Adopted the agenda as circulated (Carried)
• Received and adopted the February 14, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:53 p.m. (Carried)
• No decision on Source Separated Organics; awaiting a Council resolution
• No decision on the 2025-2029 Waste Strategy; RFP still being prepared

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee meets March 7, 2024, to hear presentations and reports. Members will consider proposed heritage designations for three properties and an alteration application. The agenda also includes presentations on a downtown Lindsay public art proposal, the International Plowing Match, and an archaeological management plan.

• Proposed heritage designation of 49 King Street East, Bobcaygeon (schoolhouse)
• Proposed heritage designation of 97 King Street, Woodville
• Proposed heritage designation of 34-36 King Street East, Omemee
• Alteration application for 19 Francis Street, Lindsay
• Downtown Lindsay Public Art Proposal presentation

The Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed the heritage designation of three properties in Bobcaygeon, Woodville, and Omemee. The committee also approved a porch and stair alteration for a property in Lindsay and appointed a member to a public art jury panel.

• Endorsed heritage designation of 49 King Street East, Bobcaygeon (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 97 King Street, Woodville (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 34-36 King Street East, Omemee (Carried)
• Approved alteration application for 19 Francis Street, Lindsay (Carried)
• Approved appointment of a committee representative to the Downtown Lindsay Public Art juried panel (Carried)
• Tabled discussion on Fenelon Falls 150th Celebration participation

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings and considering recommendations on five planning applications, including official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, and draft plans of subdivision. Two applications (PLAN2024-012 and PLAN2024-013) are recommended for approval, while three others (PLAN2024-011, PLAN2024-014, PLAN2024-015) are recommended to be referred back to staff for further review. The committee will also receive reports and may hear deputations.

• PLAN2024-011: Official Plan, Fenelon Zoning, and subdivision at 808 KL Road 121, Fenelon Falls (Digram Developments) - referred back to staff
• PLAN2024-012: Fenelon Zoning By-law amendment at 95 Lambs Lane, Rosedale (Davey and Mueller) - recommended for approval
• PLAN2024-013: Verulam Zoning By-law 6-87 amendment at 2647 KL Road 36, Dunsford (Johnson) - recommended for approval
• PLAN2024-014: Official Plan, Lindsay Zoning, and subdivision at 203-213 KL Road 36, Lindsay (Ashmere Developments) - referred back to staff
• PLAN2024-015: Kawartha Lakes Official Plan amendment at 9 Farmingdale Lane, Kirkfield (Ferreria) - referred back to staff

The Planning Advisory Committee approved zoning amendments for a boathouse in Fenelon and a land severance in Dunsford for Council adoption. Three other development applications were referred back to staff for further technical review and to address public and agency comments.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for a two-storey boathouse at 95 Lambs Lane (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for land severance at 2647 KL Road 36 (Carried)
• Referred 808 KL Road 121 subdivision application back to staff for technical reviews (Carried)
• Referred 203, 207 and 213 KL Road 36 subdivision application back to staff for technical and agency reviews (Carried)
• Referred 9 Farmingdale Lane Official Plan Amendment back to staff for technical and agency reviews (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports and presentations, including an update to the Roads Five Year Plan, an environmental assessment for intersection improvements in Bobcaygeon, and a corporate communications strategy. They will also consider consent items on property matters, including surplus declarations and sales, and hear deputations on topics like littering, budget process, and the ATV pilot program. Recommendations will be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

• Update to the Roads Five Year Plan (Report ENG2024-003)
• Environmental Assessment for intersection improvements at Road 36/Duke/Helen/Cedartree, Bobcaygeon; preferred design Option 3C (traffic signal with cul-de-sac)
• Proposed surplus declaration and sale of 910 Hartley Road, Woodville (Palestine Community Centre)
• Proposed surplus declaration and sale of shoreline road allowances adjacent to 183 and 159 McCrackin Avenue, Carden at $9.00/sq ft
• Proposed heritage designations for 317 Kent Street West and 11 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay

The Committee of the Whole received staff reports and deputations, forwarding most items to the next Regular Council Meeting for final decision. Key recommendations included endorsing a traffic signal design for a Bobcaygeon intersection, approving a 2025 start for curbside organics collection in four communities, and directing staff to replace a speed sign in Fenelon Falls. Several heritage designations and property sales were also recommended for Council consideration.

• Endorsed Option 3C for Bobcaygeon intersection (traffic signal at East St N/Duke St with cul-de-sac on Helen St)
• Approved curbside organics collection start in 2025 for Fenelon, Bobcaygeon, Omemee, and Lindsay
• Directed staff to replace 40km/hr speed sign at 105 Princes' Street West by Q4 2024
• Recommended heritage designation for 317 Kent Street West (Elmholme) and 11 Victoria Avenue North (Sylvester House)
• Recommended repeal and replacement of designation for 1 King Street East, Omemee (Coronation Hall)
• Recommended surplus declaration and sale of 910 Hartley Road (Palestine Community Centre)
• Recommended closure and sale of shoreline road allowances at 183 and 159 McCrackin Avenue, Carden
• Denied request for encroachments at 106 Bond Street West, Fenelon Falls

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to consider 10 minor variance applications at properties across Kawartha Lakes, including in Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, and Emily Township. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No consent applications are listed on this agenda.

• Minor variance at 506 King's Wharf Road, Emily Township (COA2024-020)
• Minor variance at 112 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay (COA2024-011)
• Minor variance at 124 Bond Street, Fenelon Falls (COA2024-012)
• Minor variance at 3 Short Street, Fenelon Falls (COA2024-013)
• Minor variance at 49 Potts Shore Road, Fenelon Township (COA2024-014)

The Committee approved nine minor variance applications for residential projects including new garages, porches, and walkout basements. One application for 506 King's Wharf Road was deferred for further staff review.

• Deferred application D20-2024-010 (506 King's Wharf Road) until April 25, 2024
• Granted variance D20-2024-001 for new detached garage at 112 Lindsay Street South
• Granted variance D20-2024-002 for existing covered front porch at 124 Bond Street
• Granted variance D20-2024-003 for swimming pool construction at 3 Short Street
• Granted variance D20-2024-004 for new rear deck at 49 Potts Shore Road
• Granted variance D20-2024-005 for sunroom addition at 101 Springdale Drive
• Granted variance D20-2024-006 for cottage raising and walkout basement at 42 Walnut Street
• Granted variance D20-2024-007 for dwelling raising, additions, and garage at 55 Glassford Road

Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force is meeting to adopt its agenda and previous minutes, then hold a workshop led by consultants Natalia Holeska of Nordicity Consulting and Mitchell May of Giaimo Architecture Inc. for group consultation of task force members. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond routine approvals.

• Workshop for group consultation of task force members led by Nordicity Consulting and Giaimo Architecture Inc.
• Adoption of December 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Declaration of pecuniary interest item

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force met to participate in a focus group facilitated by Nordicity Consulting and Giaimo Architecture. The session was intended to gather information for site exploration, selection, and feasibility analysis.

• Adopted February 21, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted December 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received presentation by Natalia Holeska of Nordicity Consulting regarding group consultation (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Kawartha Lakes Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including the Ellice Street road reconstruction and water reservoir wall replacement. The meeting also includes discussions on heritage property designations and various municipal contract awards.

• Award of $4,463,239.70 to GIP Paving Inc. for Ellice Street Road Reconstruction
• Purchase of two front end wheel loaders for a total budget of $802,000.00
• Single source purchase of four cardiac monitors from Stryker for $134,260.00
• Award of $139,831.00 to Youngs Excavating for Thornhill Water Reservoir Retaining Wall Replacement
• Heritage designation proposals for 479 Eldon Road, 13-17 King Street East, and 31-37 King Street East

Kawartha Lakes Council approved several major spending items, including a $4,463,239.70 contract to GIP Paving Inc. for Ellice Street reconstruction and $802,000.00 for two front end wheel loaders. Council also approved $134,260.00 for four cardiac monitors for Paramedic Service, $139,831.00 for the Thornhill Water Reservoir retaining wall, and $40,000.00 for Lindsay BIA surveillance cameras. A motion to freeze dock licensing fees until 2028 failed in a recorded vote of 4-5. Council approved the assumption of Pearson Farms Subdivision Phase 4B and endorsed heritage designations for three properties.

• Approved $4,463,239.70 Ellice Street reconstruction contract to GIP Paving Inc. (carried)
• Approved $802,000.00 for two front end wheel loaders from Public Works Fleet Reserve (carried)
• Approved $134,260.00 single source purchase of four cardiac monitors from Stryker (carried)
• Approved $139,831.00 Thornhill Water Reservoir retaining wall replacement to Youngs Excavating (carried)
• Approved $40,000.00 one-time funding to Lindsay Downtown BIA for surveillance cameras (carried)
• Motion to freeze dock licensing fees until 2028 failed (4-5 recorded vote)
• Approved assumption of Pearson Farms Subdivision Phase 4B, Lindsay (carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 479 Eldon Road, 13-17 King Street East, and 31-37 King Street East (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is focused on the draft Strategic Plan for 2024-2027. The Chief Administrative Officer will present an overview, and the public can make deputations or submit correspondence. Council will also adopt a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Presentation of draft Strategic Plan 2024-2027 (Report CAO2024-001)
• Public deputations on the draft Strategic Plan
• Correspondence on the draft Strategic Plan
• Confirming by-law for the meeting

Council received an overview of the draft Strategic Plan for the City of Kawartha Lakes (2024-2027) and heard from 21 deputations and two pieces of correspondence. No final decision was made on the plan; it is scheduled to return to Council for final consideration in March 2024.

• Received presentation on Draft Strategic Plan 2024-2027 (Carried)
• Received 21 public deputations regarding the Draft Strategic Plan (Carried)
• Received correspondence from Glenda Morris regarding the Draft Strategic Plan (Carried)
• Received correspondence from Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee regarding the Draft Strategic Plan (Carried)
• Approved by-law to confirm proceedings of the February 15, 2024 meeting (Carried)

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including adopting minutes and electing a chair and vice-chair for 2024. They will also review the 2023 work plan, develop the 2024 work plan, and discuss correspondence about rural zoning and tree preservation by-law advocacy, as well as the Emily Project and updates from the Economic Development Division.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair 2024
• Correspondence from Brian Bartley regarding Rural Zoning and Tree Preservation By-law Advocacy
• 2023 Work Plan Review and 2024 Work Plan Development
• Tree Preservation By-Law Committee Comments
• Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Project verbal update

The Committee approved its 2024 Work Plan and recommended that the City join the Farm 911 Project. Members recommended abandoning the proposed tree preservation by-law for private lands in favor of a city-lands-only approach and a cost analysis for a tree planting program.

• Elected R. Parker as Chair and L. deVos as Vice-Chair for 2024
• Approved 2024 Work Plan for submission to Council
• Recommended abandoning the private lands tree preservation by-law
• Recommended implementing only the City Lands By-law for tree preservation
• Requested Council direct staff to compare costs of a fee/fine by-law versus a tree planting program
• Recommended that Kawartha Lakes join the Farm 911 Project
• Invited Solicitor Carlson to the April meeting to collect feedback

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to review its 2023 work summary and draft 2024 work plan, receive updates on the waste strategy and source-separated organics (SSO), and set meeting dates for the year. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review draft 2023 work summary
• Review draft 2024 work plan
• Waste strategy update
• SSO update
• Review 2024 meeting dates and schedule

The Waste Management Advisory Committee appointed its Chair and Vice Chair and approved the 2023 Work Summary and 2024 Work Plan with amendments. The committee denied a motion to defer a Source Separated Organics report scheduled for the March 5 Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Appointed C. Appleton as Chair
• Appointed P. Warren as Vice Chair
• Approved 2023 Work Summary as amended (Carried)
• Approved 2024 Work Plan as amended (Carried)
• Motion to defer Source Separated Organics report to March 5 meeting (Defeated)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business, including appointing a chair and vice chair, adopting the agenda and previous minutes, and receiving updates from the Accessibility Officer, working groups, and council. The main substantive items are a Municipal Accessibility Master Plan update and discussion of committee priorities for 2024. No decisions on specific projects or funding are listed on this agenda.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of minutes from 2023-12-13 meeting
• Municipal Accessibility Master Plan update
• 2024 meeting schedules for Public Awareness and Public Spaces working groups
• Discussion of Committee Priorities

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee appointed Elizabeth Peeters as Chair and Katelyn Lowes as Vice-Chair for 2024, with no other nominations put forward. The committee adopted its agenda and the December 13, 2023 minutes, and received staff and councillor updates on the Accessibility Master Plan, the June Accessibility Awards, and downtown accessible parking and snow removal concerns. Members were asked to submit annual accessibility priorities to bring to Council. No funding, bylaw, or policy decisions were made.

• Elizabeth Peeters declared Chair for 2024 (no other nominations)
• Katelyn Lowes declared Vice-Chair for 2024 (no other nominations)
• Agenda adopted as circulated (carried)
• December 13, 2023 minutes adopted as circulated (carried)
• Reports under items 5.1-5.4 received for information (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 4:34pm (carried)

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management is meeting to receive reports on the facility's 2023 operating surplus, year-end financial results, and a quality improvement plan. The committee will consider recommending that the 2023 surplus be transferred to the City Capital Contingency reserve for capital work. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a closed session for confidential matters.

• Recommendation to transfer 2023 Victoria Manor operating surplus to City Capital Contingency reserve for capital work per Strategic Facility Master Plan
• Receipt of 2023 Year End Financial Results for Victoria Manor
• Receipt of Ontario Health 2024/25 Quality Improvement Plan memorandum
• Receipt of Sienna Senior Living Victoria Manor 2023 Annual Report
• Closed session for confidential minutes and Executive Director report under Municipal Act s.239(2)

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management received its 2023 year-end financial results and a memorandum on the 2023 operating surplus. The committee recommended that Council transfer the Manor surplus, in whole or part, to the City Capital Contingency reserve for capital work in the 2023 Victoria Manor Strategic Facility Master Plan, limited to the overall City surplus for 2023. All other items — the Directors Report, the Ontario Health 2024/25 Quality Improvement Plan, and the Sienna Senior Living 2023 Annual Report — were received for information. The committee also met in closed session under Section 239(2)(b)(d)(e) of the Municipal Act, with no matters reported out.

• Recommended transferring the Manor surplus, in whole or part, to the City Capital Contingency reserve for capital work in the 2023 Strategic Facility Master Plan, limited to the overall City 2023 surplus (carried)
• Received Report VMC2024-01, Directors Report (carried)
• Received Memorandum 002 from Carolyn Daynes on the 2023 Victoria Manor Operating Surplus (carried)
• Received Memorandum 003 from Pamela Kulas on the Ontario Health 2024/25 Quality Improvement Plan (carried)
• Received Briefing Note from Philippa Welch, Sienna Senior Living - Victoria Manor 2023 Annual Report (carried)
• Received the Victoria Manor 2023 Year End Financial Results (carried)
• Convened into closed session under Section 239(2)(b)(d)(e) of the Municipal Act (carried)
• Adopted the minutes of the October 2, 2023 meeting (carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing zoning by-law amendments for properties in Omemee and Lindsay. The committee is also considering the assumption of the Pearson Farms Subdivision, Phase 4B, in Lindsay.

• Zoning By-law amendment for 14 Lawson Court, Omemee
• Zoning By-law amendment for vacant land on Hamilton Street, Lindsay
• Assumption of Pearson Farms Subdivision, Phase 4B, Lindsay

The committee recommended a zoning by-law amendment for a property in Omemee-Karthaus and approved the assumption of infrastructure for Pearson Farms Subdivision Phase 4B. A proposed self-storage facility on Hamilton Street was referred back to staff for further processing.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 14 Lawson Court, Omemee-Karthaus for Council adoption
• Referred Hamilton Street self-storage zoning application back to staff for technical study review
• Approved assumption of roads and water, sanitary, and storm sewer infrastructure for Pearson Farms Subdivision, Phase 4B
• Approved a meeting between Planning Staff, CAO, and Committee for input on the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and forward recommendations to Council. Items include an update on the Low Volume Gravel Roads Program, several deputations, and consent matters covering heritage designations, a backyard chicken coops pilot project, and funding allocations from the Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve.

• Update on Low Volume Gravel Roads Program (Report ENG2024-001)
• Proposed heritage designations: 479 Eldon Road, Little Britain; 13-17 King Street East, Omemee; 31-37 King Street East, Omemee
• Backyard Chicken Coops Pilot Project (Report ML2024-001) - amends animal by-law and removes coop licensing fee
• Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. funds: $6,000 for Turkey Trot, $6,220 for Kawartha Lakes Community Co-op, $1,000 for Fenelon Falls Grannies
• Deputations on dock spaces in Dunsford, entrance permit, road allowance purchase on Thomas Street, energy security, foreign interference, snow removal

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion to freeze all dock licensing fees at the current rate for the balance of the current Council term. The committee also endorsed staff recommendations to proceed with heritage designations for three properties: 479 Eldon Road, 13-17 King Street East, and 31-37 King Street East. Additionally, the committee approved funding for three community groups in Fenelon Falls and recommended amendments to animal by-laws regarding backyard chicken coops.

• Approved motion to freeze dock licensing fees for balance of current Council term
• Endorsed heritage designation process for 479 Eldon Road (Little Britain School)
• Endorsed heritage designation process for 13-17 King Street East (Grandy Block)
• Endorsed heritage designation process for 31-37 King Street East (Ivory and Williamson Block)
• Approved $6,000 funding for Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot from Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve
• Approved $6,220 funding for Fenelon Arts Committee from Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve
• Approved $1,000 funding for Fenelon Falls Grannies from Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve
• Recommended amendments to By-Law 2021-072 and By-Law 2018-234 for backyard chicken coops

Municipal By-law Appeals Committee

The Municipal By-law Appeals Committee is meeting to handle administrative items and then move into a closed session to consider an order to restrain appeals (MBA2024-001), citing personal matters about identifiable individuals. The closed session is authorized under the Municipal Act. No other substantive public business is listed.

• Closed session item 3.3.1: Order to Restrain Appeals MBA2024-001, presented by Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Adoption of agenda and declarations of pecuniary interest

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business, including appointing a chair and vice-chair, adopting the agenda and previous minutes, and receiving updates on action items. The main substantive item is the introduction of Mark Jull, Supervisor of Policy Planning, and discussion of the committee's 2024 work plan. No public hearings or major decisions are listed.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of minutes from December 7, 2023 meeting
• Introduction of Mark Jull, Supervisor Policy Planning, Planning Division
• Discussion of CKLEAC's 2024 Work Plan

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice Chair by acclamation and approved 2023 year-end reviews and 2024 work plans for the Pollinator, Bird City, and Transportation committees. Funding was allocated for bird conservation projects, and revisions to the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan were approved.

• Appointed Deborah Pearson as Chair by acclamation
• Appointed Ginny Colling as Vice Chair by acclamation
• Approved 2023 Year End Review and 2024 Work Plan for Pollinator Action Committee
• Approved 2023 Year End Review and 2024 Work Plan for Bird City Committee
• Allocated $2,312.00 for Bird Friendly Committee projects
• Approved 2023 Year End Review and 2024 Work Plan for Transportation Committee
• Approved recommended revisions to the Draft 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
• Invited Juan Rojas, Director of Engineering and Corporate Assets, to the next meeting

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage matters, including proposed heritage designations for 317 Kent Street West (Elmholme) and 11 Victoria Avenue North (Sylvester House) in Lindsay, and a repeal-and-replace by-law for 1 King Street West in Omemee (Coronation Hall). The committee will also receive a presentation on the Toureka! program and plan its 2024 workshop.

• Proposed heritage designation of 317 Kent Street West, Lindsay (Elmholme)
• Proposed heritage designation of 11 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay (Sylvester House)
• Repeal and replacement of By-law 2003-038 for 1 King Street West, Omemee (Coronation Hall)
• Toureka! presentation by Economic Development Officer D. Goodwin
• 2024 workshop planning based on 2023 feedback

The Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed the heritage designation of two properties in Lindsay and the repeal and replacement of a by-law for Coronation Hall in Omemee. The committee also received updates on the Toureka! app, 2024 workshop planning, and upcoming Doors Open events.

• Endorsed repeal and replacement of By-law 2003-038 for Coronation Hall (1 King Street East, Omemee) for Council approval
• Endorsed heritage designation of 317 Kent Street West (Elmholme), Lindsay for Council approval
• Endorsed heritage designation of 11 Victoria Avenue North (Sylvester House), Lindsay for Council approval
• Received Toureka! app presentation for information
• Received Heritage Planning Update for information
• Received 2024 Workshop Planning report for information
• Received Outreach Subcommittee report regarding Doors Open on September 15 for information
• Received Listed Properties Subcommittee minutes for information

Regular Council Meeting

The Kawartha Lakes Regular Council meeting on January 30, 2024, will consider several key items, including the approval of the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, a $1,069,184 single-source purchase of four ambulances, and a $191,359.10 contract for ball diamond restoration. Council will also vote on numerous by-laws to stop up, close, and sell road allowances, and receive reports on heritage designation, cemetery assumption, and planning applications. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and correspondence.

• Approval of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2024-2027 (Report CAO2024-001)
• Single source purchase of 4 land ambulances from Crestline Coach Ltd. for $1,069,184.00 plus HST
• Single source contract with Mar-Co Clay Products for ball diamond infield restoration at $191,359.10 plus HST
• Heritage designation of 91 William Street North, Lindsay (Bell Telephone Company Exchange)
• Petition to reduce speed limit on part of Balsam Lake Drive, Bexley

Council approved the single source purchase of four ambulances and a contract for ball diamond restoration. They also endorsed the draft 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and designated multiple properties under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Authorized single source purchase of four land ambulances from Crestline Coach Ltd for $1,069,184.00
• Awarded Mar-Co Clay Products $191,359.10 contract for 16 ball diamond restorations
• Endorsed draft Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2024-2027
• Approved heritage designation for 91 William Street North (Bell Telephone Company Exchange)
• Authorized staff to assume ownership of St. Alban’s Cemetery
• Approved Opioid Overdose Training and Naloxone Distribution Agreement
• Passed 29 by-laws including multiple heritage designations and road allowance sales
• Directed staff to negotiate purchase of shoreline road allowance along Grove Road by Q4 2024

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting will recess to allow for the Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting. Following the AGM, Council will reconvene to consider a by-law confirming the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting
• By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council

The City of Kawartha Lakes held a special council meeting that primarily served to conduct the Annual General Meeting of the Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation. After the AGM, council passed a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting. No other substantive policy decisions or votes on new initiatives were recorded.

• Agenda adopted (Carried)
• Meeting recessed for Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation AGM
• By-law confirming special meeting proceedings passed (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 12:36 p.m. (Carried)

Growth Management Strategy Task Force

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force will meet to discuss the current status of the GMS project. Members will also review the GMS work plan and appoint a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Appointment of Chair
• Appointment of Vice Chair
• GMS Project Update
• GMS Work Plan

The Task Force appointed a Chair and Vice Chair and received a project update on population and employment growth scenarios to 2051. Members unanimously recommended holding an open house for public input on the strategy.

• Appointed Chris Appleton as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Richardson as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Adopted the January 29, 2024 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the March 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Unanimously recommended additional public input via an Open House Q&A

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider 10 minor variance applications for properties across Kawartha Lakes. The agenda also includes administrative items such as adopting the agenda, declaring pecuniary interests, and approving the minutes from the November 23, 2023 meeting. No consent applications are listed.

• 10 minor variance applications (COA2024-001 to COA2024-010) at various locations including 24 Sturgeon Glen Road, 171 Kenedon Drive, 32 Rockside Lane, 34 Birchwood Lane, 51 Woodworth Drive, 44 Charlore Park Drive, 138 Coldstream Road, 16 Aino Beach Road, 938 Zion Road, and 213 John Street
• Adoption of minutes from November 23, 2023 meeting
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Next meeting scheduled for February 22, 2024

The Committee appointed its 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair and approved 10 separate minor variance applications for residential construction and existing structures. All applications were granted subject to specific conditions, including building timelines and sewage system approvals.

• Appointed Member Robertson as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Member Strangway as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Granted variance for new dwelling at 24 Sturgeon Glen Road (Carried)
• Granted variance for second storey and tent structure at 171 Kenedon Drive (Carried)
• Granted variance for detached garage at 32 Rockside Lane (Carried)
• Granted variance for wrap-around deck and basement walkout at 34 Birchwood Lane (Carried)
• Granted variance for new dwelling at 51 Woodworth Drive (Carried)
• Granted variance for new dwelling and detached garage at 44 Charlore Park Drive (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business, including appointing a chair and vice chair, adopting minutes, and receiving updates from the Accessibility Officer and working groups. The committee will also discuss its 2024 priorities and meeting schedules. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of minutes from December 13, 2023 meeting
• Municipal Accessibility Master Plan update
• 2024 meeting schedules for Public Awareness and Public Spaces working groups
• Discussion of 2024 Committee Priorities

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Kawartha Lakes Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-01-24 contains no substantive items, only boilerplate interface text and placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative items: appointing a chair and vice chair, adopting the agenda and previous minutes, and receiving reports. The main substantive items are reviewing the draft 2023 work summary, the draft 2024 work plan, and a customer survey action plan. The committee will also discuss landfill complaints and leachate outbreaks.

• Adoption of minutes from November 15, 2023 meeting
• Review of PRC Activity Summary Spreadsheet (Summary of Actions Jan 2024)
• Review of draft 2023 work summary (LPRC2024-01)
• Review of draft 2024 work plan (LPRC2024-01)
• Review of customer survey action plan (Jan 2024 LOPS Survey Action Plan)

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee appointed a Chair and Vice Chair. The committee approved the 2023 work summary and the 2024 work plan. Staff provided updates on monitoring, gas well installation, and upcoming construction for scales and drop-off areas.

• Appointed L. Robertson as Chair
• Appointed C. Appleton as Vice Chair
• Adopted amended agenda (Carried)
• Adopted November 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Supported 2023 Work Summary (Carried)
• Supported 2024 Work Plan (Carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings for four planning applications, each proposing amendments to official plans and zoning by-laws, including two draft plans of subdivision. The committee will receive the reports for information and refer them back to staff for further review of technical studies and public comments. No final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Public meeting for PLAN2024-001: Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment at 61 and 75 Logie Street, Lindsay (Kemp and Sweeney)
• Public meeting for PLAN2024-002: Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment with draft plan of subdivision at Block 72, Logie Street, Lindsay (2818162 Ontario Inc.)
• Public meeting for PLAN2024-003: Zoning By-law amendment at 31 Barkwell Lane, Norland (Ritchie)
• Public meeting for PLAN2024-004: Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment with draft plan of subdivision at 139 Verulam Road South, Lindsay (Laz Developments Inc.)

The committee held public meetings for four proposed land-use changes and developments. All four applications were referred back to staff for further technical reviews or to address public and agency comments.

• Appointed A. Veale as Chair by acclamation
• Appointed T. Richardson as Vice-Chair by acclamation
• Referred 61 and 75 Logie Street residential application back to staff (PAC2024-002)
• Referred Block 72 Logie Street townhouse application back to staff (PAC2024-003)
• Referred 31 Barkwell Lane zoning amendment back to staff (PAC2024-004)
• Referred 139 Verulam Road South townhouse application back to staff (PAC2024-005)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive and forward recommendations to Council, including a new strategic plan, a heritage designation, and several deputations on local issues. The agenda also includes reports on water quality, cemetery ownership, and road-related memorandums.

• Approval of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2024-2027
• Heritage designation of 91 William Street North, Lindsay (Bell Telephone Company Exchange)
• Assumption of St. Alban's Cemetery
• Deputations on backyard chicken pilot program, road allowance purchases, 2024 tax increase, water-wastewater rates, and soccer field rebar
• Memorandums on streetlight at 929 Cottingham Road, calcium chloride program, service club signs, and Community Centre Road

The Committee of the Whole approved the Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2024-2027 and endorsed the heritage designation of 91 William Street North. Several deputations and reports were received and forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting for final consideration.

• Approved Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan 2024-2027
• Endorsed heritage designation of 91 William Street North (Bell Telephone Company Exchange)
• Recommended assumption of ownership of St. Alban’s Cemetery
• Requested staff report on street light joint venture at 929 Cottingham Road by Q2 2024
• Requested staff report on gravel road calcium chloride program by Q3 2024
• Requested staff update on service club and community signs by end of Q2 2024
• Forwarded deputations on backyard chickens, road allowances, and water rates to Council

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss heritage planning updates, review its 2023 activities and 2024 work plan, and consider proposed heritage designations for three properties: 479 Eldon Road in Mariposa, and 13-17 and 31-37 King Street East in Omemee. The committee will also hear reports on Doors Open 2024, correspondence, and workshop planning, along with subcommittee updates.

• Proposed heritage designation of 479 Eldon Road, Geographic Township of Mariposa
• Proposed heritage designation of 13-17 King Street East, Village of Omemee
• Proposed heritage designation of 31-37 King Street East, Village of Omemee
• 2023 Review and 2024 Work Plan
• Doors Open 2024

The Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed the heritage designation of three properties for Council approval. The committee also approved its 2024 work plan and decided to participate in Doors Open 2024.

• Acclaimed A. Hart as Chair and J. Hartman as Vice Chair
• Approved 2024 work plan to be forwarded to Council
• Approved participation in Doors Open 2024 and formed a planning subcommittee
• Endorsed heritage designation of 479 Eldon Road for Council approval
• Endorsed heritage designation of 13-17 King Street East for Council approval
• Endorsed heritage designation of 31-37 King Street East 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 review work completed from the 2023 work plan and consider a draft 2024 work plan, a customer service survey action plan, and the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Review of 2023 Work Plan Summary
• Review of Draft 2024 Work Plan
• Customer Service Survey Action Plan
• Discussion of 2024 meeting dates and schedule
• Landfill complaints and leachate outbreaks updates

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee approved the 2023 work summary and the 2024 Work Plan. The committee decided to change its meeting schedule from monthly to quarterly for 2024. Staff reported no landfill complaints or leachate outbreaks.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from October 25, 2023 (Carried)
• Supported the summary of 2023 Work completed (Carried)
• Supported the 2024 Work Plan (Carried)
• Changed meeting frequency from monthly to quarterly for 2024