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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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.)

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

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

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