Kawartha Lakes public meetings in 2022

Regular Council Meeting

The Kawartha Lakes Regular Council meeting on December 13, 2022, includes presentations on the 2023 budget, reduced load requirements for municipal highways, and the drinking water quality management system. Council will also consider several planning items, including zoning by-law amendments and subdivision assumptions, as well as routine reports on capital projects, fees, and procurement contracts.

• 2023 Budget Overview presentation by Adam Found and Carolyn Daynes
• Award of HSRFQ 2022-26-CQ for pick-up trucks and SUVs to Blue Mountain Chrysler Ltd., with a $265,942.00 deficit funded from Fleet Reserve
• Award of engineering services for Lake Dalrymple Bridge to Tatham Engineering Limited for $178,343.00, plus $108,530.00 from Capital Contingency Reserve
• Zoning by-law amendments at 96 Kawartha Lakes Road 30, 851 Ballyduff Road, 327 Snug Harbour Road, 21 David Drive, and a rezoning for Austin and Alana Westlake
• Assumption of Four Winds Subdivision Phase 3, Woodland Hills Subdivision, and Orchard Meadows Subdivision

Council approved several zoning amendments, subdivision assumptions, and procurement contracts for fleet and infrastructure services. The body also allocated funding from legacy grants to various community organizations and appointed numerous public members to city committees.

• Approved $178,343 contract to Tatham Engineering Limited for Lake Dalrymple Bridge
• Approved $63,930.37 in Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund allocations
• Approved $251,314.22 in Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund allocations
• Approved purchase of pick-up trucks and SUVs from Blue Mountain Chrysler Ltd.
• Approved zoning amendment to remove holding symbol for Women's Resources of Kawartha Lakes
• Approved all-way stop installation at Sussex Street North and Wellington Street
• Approved $20,000 annual allocation for Kawartha Lakes Innovation Cluster Partnership
• Dissolved High Water Bill Adjustment and Mandatory Service Connection Appeals Committee

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider 11 applications: 9 minor variances and 2 consents, plus 2 deferred minor variance files. The agenda also includes adopting previous minutes and proposing 2023 meeting dates. Public participation is electronic only, with written comments accepted by email.

• Minor variance for vacant land on Balsam Lake Drive (COA2022-084)
• Minor variance at 6 Cedarhurst Avenue (COA2022-085)
• Minor variance at 181 McGuire Beach Road (COA2022-087)
• Minor variance at 7 Lila Court (COA2022-088)
• Consent application for vacant lands on Lakebreeze Road (COA2022-086)

The Committee granted seven minor variance applications for residential additions, basements, and lot configurations. One consent application for a legal access easement was approved, while two other consent and variance applications were deferred. The Committee also elected Mr. Robertson as Chair and Mr. Strangway as Vice-Chair.

• Elected Mr. Robertson as Chair and Mr. Strangway as Vice-Chair
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-019 for lot re-creation at Balsam Lake Drive
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-076 for basement construction at 6 Cedarhurst Avenue
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-078 for residential addition at 181 McGuire Beach Road
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-079 for boathouse reconstruction at 7 Lila Court
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-080 for dwelling and garage at 22 Henry's Road
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-081 for screened room at 81 Pine Villa Road
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-083 for front yard garage at 97 Meachin Drive

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee meets electronically to handle administrative business, elect a chair and vice chair, and review an alteration application for 21 Canal Street East in Bobcaygeon. The committee will also discuss correspondence, including a letter about Ontario Heritage Act amendments related to Bill 23.

• Alteration application for 21 Canal Street East, Bobcaygeon (report KLMHC2022-063)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of November 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Correspondence on OHA amendments under Bill 23 (report KLMHC2022-064)

The Committee approved a kitchenette addition at 21 Canal Street East in Bobcaygeon, subject to conditions regarding the preservation of wainscoting and trim. The Committee also elected A. Hart as Chair and J. Hartman as Vice Chair.

• Approved alteration application for 21 Canal Street East, Bobcaygeon, conditional on retention and reuse of wainscoting and wooden trim
• Acclaimed A. Hart as Chair
• Acclaimed J. Hartman as Vice Chair
• Adopted November 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received correspondence regarding Bill 23 for information

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will hold public meetings on five zoning or official plan amendment applications, including properties on Kawartha Lakes Road 30, Ballyduff Road, Snug Harbour Road, David Drive, and Deane Street. The committee will also consider routine engineering reports on subdivision agreement templates, subdivision assumptions, and infrastructure design guidelines. Recommendations on the applications will be referred to Council for final approval.

• Official Plan amendment at 96 Kawartha Lakes Road 30, Verulam (Fisher)
• Oak Ridges Moraine zoning by-law amendment at 851 Ballyduff Road, Manvers (McKim and Garsonnin)
• Fenelon zoning by-law amendment at 327 Snug Harbour Road (2779722 and 2779723 Ontario Inc.)
• Lindsay zoning by-law amendment at 21 David Drive (Shol Inc.)
• Assumption of Four Winds, Woodland Hills, and Orchard Meadows subdivisions

The committee approved multiple zoning by-law amendments and the assumption of three subdivisions. One condominium development application was referred back to staff for further review. The committee also appointed Andrew Veale as Chair and Pat Warren as Vice-Chair.

• Appointed Andrew Veale as Chair and Pat Warren as Vice-Chair by acclamation
• Approved Official Plan amendment for 96 Kawartha Lakes Road 30 (PAC2022-085)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 851 Ballyduff Road (PAC2022-086)
• Referred 327 Snug Harbour Road condominium application back to staff (PAC2022-087)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 21 David Drive (PAC2022-088)
• Approved rezoning for towing operation at 43 and 46 Deane St. N. (PAC2022-089)
• Approved updates to subdivision agreement and infrastructure design templates
• Approved assumption of Four Winds Phase 3, Woodland Hills, and Orchard Meadows subdivisions

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with routine administrative items. Council will vote on the 2023 meeting schedule, several by-laws including a lease for restaurant space at the municipal airport, property acquisitions, heritage designations, and appointments, and will enter closed session for confidential matters.

• Approve 2023 Council, Committee of the Whole and Planning Advisory Committee meeting schedule
• By-law to authorize lease agreement with 2516455 Ontario Inc. for restaurant space at 3187 Highway 35, Lindsay (Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport)
• By-law to authorize acquisition of part of 45 Canal Street East, Bobcaygeon
• By-laws to designate 17 Sussex Street North, Lindsay and 33 North Water Street, Bexley as cultural heritage properties
• Closed session items include litigation advice, personal matters, and committee appointments

Council expressed support for the Association of Municipalities Ontario's recommendations regarding Bill 23 and requested a staff review of its impacts by January 2023. The meeting also included numerous appointments to city boards, committees, and task forces, as well as the approval of several municipal by-laws.

• Supported AMO concerns and recommendations regarding Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule for Council, Committee of the Whole, and Planning Advisory Committee
• Approved appointments for various Council committees, boards, and task forces (Report MAYOR2022-001)
• Passed By-Law 2022-175 to authorize a restaurant lease at Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport
• Passed By-Law 2022-181 to temporarily close bicycle lanes
• Passed By-Law 2022-179 to appoint Michael Matthews as Deputy Fire Chief
• Appointed six public members to the Committee of Adjustment
• Appointed four public members to the Planning Advisory Committee

Council Inaugural Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of the newly elected Kawartha Lakes council. Members will be sworn in, greetings will be delivered, and council will elect a deputy mayor to serve until December 31, 2023. The meeting is largely ceremonial and procedural, with no substantive policy decisions on the agenda.

• Administration of the Declaration of Office for Mayor Doug Elmslie and eight ward councillors
• Election of Deputy Mayor for a term until December 31, 2023
• Inaugural address by Mayor Doug Elmslie
• Confirming by-law to approve the proceedings of the meeting

The City of Kawartha Lakes held its inaugural council meeting to swear in the Mayor and Councillors. The council appointed a Deputy Mayor and adopted the meeting agenda.

• Administered Declarations of Office for Mayor Doug Elmslie and eight Councillors
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Declared Councillor Tracy Richardson as Deputy Mayor until December 31, 2023, by acclamation
• Passed by-law to confirm the proceedings of the November 15, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business, including adopting minutes. The main substantive item is a report (KLMHC2022-062) on an objection to the heritage listing of the property at 12 Helen Street, Fenelon Falls, with supporting documents for review. The committee will also receive subcommittee updates and correspondence.

• Report KLMHC2022-062: Objection to the Listing of Property – 12 Helen Street, Fenelon Falls
• Adoption of minutes from October 4, 2022 meeting
• Declaration of pecuniary interest
• Subcommittee updates
• Correspondence

The Committee decided to seek further information from the owner of 12 Helen Street regarding their request to be removed from the Register. Additionally, a subcommittee was formed to provide comments on proposed Ontario Heritage Act amendments under Bill 23.

• Requested additional information from the owner of 12 Helen Street regarding their objection to the heritage listing (Carried)
• Approved the formation of an Ontario Heritage Act Subcommittee to provide comments on Bill 23 amendments (Carried)
• Received verbal update from the Scugog River Designation Subcommittee for information (Carried)
• Adopted the agenda as circulated (Carried)
• Adopted the October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Kawartha Lakes Council is meeting to consider several planning and zoning matters, including a draft plan of subdivision on Kawartha Lakes Road 36, an official plan amendment for 273 County Road 30, and removal of holding symbols on three properties. They will also vote on a batch of by-laws covering speed limits, stop signs, appointments, and animal regulation. The agenda includes presentations on the Victoria County Disaster Trust Fund and council accomplishments.

• Draft plan of subdivision at vacant land on Kawartha Lakes Road 36, Ops (Flato Community Lindsay Inc.) referred back to staff
• Official Plan Amendment for 273 County Road 30, Verulam (Thomson) recommended for approval
• Zoning by-law amendments to remove holding symbols at Maple Brook Homes (Lindsay), 914 Centreline Road (Gingrich), and 1407 Elm Tree Road (Buckley)
• By-law to amend speed limits and to add stop signs at Colborne Street West and St. Joseph Street, Lindsay
• By-law to amend animal regulation by-law 2021-072

Council approved several zoning by-law amendments to remove holding provisions and an Official Plan Amendment for 273 County Road 30. A draft plan of subdivision for Kawartha Lakes Road 36 was referred back to staff for further review. Council also passed 13 by-laws covering speed limits, stop signs, and municipal appointments.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment for 273 County Road 30 (Carried)
• Referred Draft Plan of Subdivision at Kawartha Lakes Road 36 back to staff (Carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Maple Brook Homes Ltd. (Carried)
• Approved removal of holding provision for 914 Centreline Road (Carried)
• Approved removal of holding provision for 1407 Elm Tree Road (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-164 to establish speed limits (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-165 for stop signs at Colborne Street West and St. Joseph Street (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-172 to regulate animals (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider 10 new applications for minor variances and consents, plus one deferred minor variance application. The agenda includes administrative items like adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No decisions are made in this agenda; it is a public hearing for these property-related requests.

• Minor variance and consent at 4232 Highway 7, Emily (COA2022-077)
• Minor variance at 248 John Street, Manvers (COA2022-074)
• Minor variance at 131 1/2 King Street West, Omemee (COA2022-075)
• Minor variance at 17 King Street East, Bobcaygeon (COA2022-076)
• Deferred minor variance at 110 Wilkinson Drive, Somerville (COA2022-060)

The Committee of Adjustment granted 11 applications for minor variances and consents. These approvals facilitate residential additions, new garages, a boathouse, a commercial patio, and a correction of title for a commercial property.

• Granted minor variance D20-2022-069 and consent D03-2022-025 for 4232 Highway 7
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-066 for residential addition and garage at 248 John Street
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-067 for detached garage at 131 1/2 King Street West
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-068 for seasonal outdoor patio at 17 King Street East
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-070 for boathouse at 57 Potts Shore Road
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-071 for residential addition at 4 Greenwood Road
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-072 for residential addition at 195 Campbell Beach Road
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-073 for attached garage and loft at 7 Charlotte Crescent

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings for two development applications: a draft plan of subdivision on Kawartha Lakes Road 36 in Ops by Flato Community Lindsay Inc., and an official plan amendment at 273 County Road 30 in Verulam by Thomson. Both reports are recommended to be referred back to staff for further review and to address comments from agencies and the public. The committee will also receive a presentation on Bill 109 changes to the Planning Act.

• Draft Plan of Subdivision at Vacant Land on Kawartha Lakes Road 36, Ops – Flato Community Lindsay Inc. (Application D05-2022-003)
• Official Plan Amendment at 273 County Road 30, Verulam – Thomson
• Presentation on Bill 109: Changes to The Planning Act by Richard Holy, Director of Development Services

The committee approved an Official Plan amendment to facilitate a severance of a single detached dwelling and accessory building at 273 County Road 30, Verulam. A draft plan of subdivision for an 84-unit townhouse development on Kawartha Lakes Road 36 was referred back to staff for further review. The committee also received a presentation on Bill 109 changes to the Planning Act.

• Approved Official Plan amendment for severance at 273 County Road 30 (carried)
• Referred draft plan of subdivision for 84-unit townhouse on Kawartha Lakes Road 36 back to staff (carried)
• Received presentation on Bill 109 Planning Act changes (carried)

Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation and Update Task Force

The Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation and Update Task Force is holding an electronic meeting to discuss the rural zoning by-law project update and the post-election process. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from January 24, 2022, and standard procedural items. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Rural Zoning By-law Project Update
• Post Election Process discussion
• Adoption of minutes from January 24, 2022 meeting

The Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation and Update Task Force meeting scheduled for October 7, 2022, was cancelled by Chair S. Strathdee at 9:20 a.m. because only two members were present, which was insufficient for a quorum. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force

The Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force is meeting electronically to hear a presentation from CIMA and discuss follow-up items, including post-election matters and circulated communications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Presentation from CIMA and follow-up discussion
• Post-election Task Force matters
• Circulated communications including Active Transportation Plan Implementation in Bobcaygeon and Green Trails Alliance submission
• Task Force communication by B. Steffler

The Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force received a presentation from CIMA+ on the plan's status, discussed vision options, and deferred ambitious goals. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes from July 19, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 p.m. (carried)

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss agricultural issues. Items include an update on aerial spraying, a verbal report on the VIP Agricultural Tour, and updates on avian influenza, a skills development fund project, and the upcoming Farmfest and Spotlight on Agriculture Gala.

• Aerial spraying in Kawartha Lakes – update and plans for winter information meeting
• 2022 VIP Agricultural Tour – verbal report
• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza – verbal update
• 20th Annual Kawartha Farmfest – verbal report
• 2023 Spotlight on Agriculture Gala and Awards – March 31, 2023

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to review several reports, including first drafts of the Heritage Conservation District and Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategies, a heritage planning update, 2022 Part V heritage permits, and a summary of the committee's 2019-2022 accomplishments. The committee will also receive subcommittee updates and adopt minutes from prior meetings. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are presented for discussion and review.

• Review of first draft Heritage Conservation District Strategy and Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategy
• Heritage Planning Update (report KLMHC2022-058)
• 2022 Part V Heritage Permits report (KLMHC2022-060)
• Municipal Heritage Committee 2019-2022 Accomplishments report (KLMHC2022-061)
• Subcommittee updates: Designated Properties, Doors Open, Heritage Conservation District, Sign, Scugog River, Pickerel Point Cabins

The Municipal Heritage Committee received several reports for information, including a heritage planning update, draft heritage conservation district strategies, a list of 2022 Part V heritage permits, and a summary of the committee's 2019-2022 accomplishments. Subcommittee updates were also received, covering the Designated Properties subcommittee's planned property visits, the Doors Open 2022 event (which had 11 sites and three driving tours), the Heritage Conservation District subcommittee's public meetings, and the Scugog River subcommittee's planning. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Received Heritage Planning Update report for information
• Received Heritage Conservation District and Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategies first draft for information
• Received 2022 Part V Heritage Permits report for information
• Received Municipal Heritage Committee 2019-2022 Accomplishments report for information
• Received Designated Properties Subcommittee verbal update and minutes for information
• Received Doors Open Subcommittee verbal update and minutes for information
• Received Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee verbal update and minutes for information
• Received Scugog River Subcommittee verbal update for information

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes presentations and reports on the Trails Master Plan, the Fenelon Falls Second Crossing, and the 2023-2027 Roads 5 Year Plan. Council will also consider several planning applications, including zoning amendments and official plan amendments, and receive updates on the opioid crisis and Bill 109 changes to the Planning Act.

• Trails Master Plan Update (Report PR2022-004)
• Fenelon Falls Second Crossing Update (Report ENG2022-032)
• Roads 5 Year Plan 2023-2027 (Report ENG2022-031)
• Zoning by-law amendments for 405 St. David Street, Lindsay and 69-71 Lindsay Street South
• All-way stop at Frank Hill Road and Yankee Line, Emily

Council approved several zoning by-law amendments and official plan changes for properties across the city, including developments at 69-71 Lindsay Street South, 10 Goodman Road, and 158 Colborne Street West (referred back to staff). New all-way stops were approved at Frank Hill Road/Yankee Line and Colborne Street West/St. Joseph Road, and additional school zone designations were added for St. Mary Catholic Elementary School. A motion to restrict motorized vehicles on a section of the Victoria Rail Trail during summer was carried, while a deferral motion failed.

• Approved zoning and official plan amendments for 69-71 Lindsay Street South (Metro Buildtech Inc.)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 10 Goodman Road (Hunt Homes Inc.)
• Referred 158 Colborne Street West zoning amendment back to staff for further review
• Approved all-way stop at Frank Hill Road and Yankee Line with flashing beacons
• Approved all-way stop at Colborne Street West and St. Joseph Road, Lindsay, with flashing beacons
• Added school zone designations on Glenelg Street East, Russell Street East, St. Lawrence Street, and Huron Street for St. Mary Catholic Elementary School
• Approved final Trails Master Plan directing motorized vehicle restriction on Victoria Rail Trail from Garnet Graham Park to Northline Road in summer 2023
• Approved Women's Resources fees and charges relief, including refund of planning application fees

Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee received a presentation on the draft Tree Preservation By-law (Report LGL2022-013), which currently applies only to City property. Members discussed expanding it to private property and passed a motion recommending City Council initiate measurement of the tree canopy in settlement areas as a basis for future private-property tree protection by-laws. The motion was adopted at a later meeting (February 1, 2023). No final decisions were made on the by-law itself.

• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted May 26, 2022 minutes as amended (carried)
• Accepted City Solicitor's presentation on Tree Preservation By-law (carried)
• Passed motion EAC2023.004 recommending City Council measure tree canopy in settlement areas for private-property tree protection by-laws (carried, deferred to Feb 1, 2023 meeting)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:30 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider nine minor variance applications and one deferred application. The agenda includes administrative items like adopting the agenda and minutes, followed by public hearings on each variance request. The meeting will be held electronically, with public access available via YouTube.

• Minor variance at 28 Treewood Lane, Bexley (COA2022-065)
• Minor variance at 95 Lakeview Cottage Road, Bexley (COA2022-066)
• Minor variance at 32 Leslie Frost Lane, Fenelon (COA2022-067)
• Minor variance at 138 Shrike Road, Carden (COA2022-068)
• Deferred minor variance for vacant land, Somerville (COA2022-064)

The Committee of Adjustment approved eight minor variance applications and deferred one. Approved variances included reduced water setbacks for dwelling replacements and additions, a reduced front yard setback for a garage, and a variance to allow a new dwelling on a lot without frontage on an improved public street. One application at 10 Leaf Street was deferred for further evaluation.

• Granted minor variance for reduced water setback at 28 Treewood Lane (unanimous)
• Granted minor variance for reduced water setback at 95 Lakeview Cottage Road, with condition for Class 4 sewage system (unanimous)
• Granted minor variance for reduced front yard setback at 32 Leslie Frost Lane (unanimous)
• Granted minor variance for accessory building in front yard at 138 Shrike Road, amended to remove relief for shipping container (unanimous)
• Granted minor variance for reduced side yard setback at 14 Cornwall Street (unanimous)
• Granted minor variance to enlarge legal non-conforming dwelling at 232 Glenarm Road (unanimous)
• Granted minor variance for reduced water setback for deck addition at 49 Cedar Road (unanimous)
• Deferred minor variance application at 10 Leaf Street to December 1, 2022 (unanimous)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business, receive updates from staff and working groups, and hear a human resources staffing update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of June 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Accessibility Officer update (item 5.1)
• Public awareness, public spaces, and councillor updates (items 5.2-5.4)
• Human Resources staffing update by Nicole McKeen

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management is meeting electronically to review operations reports for July and August 2022 and to consider the 2023 capital budget. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss confidential operational and budget matters. This is a routine governance meeting with no public hearings or major decisions listed on the open agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2022 meeting
• Victoria Manor Operations Report for July and August 2022
• VMC2022-07 2023 Capital Budget
• Closed session items: confidential operations report and 2023 operating budget

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management recommended City Council approve a $155,000 capital budget for 2023 and also recommended the 2023 operating budget for inclusion in the city's budget. Both motions were carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Recommended $155,000 Victoria Manor 2023 Capital Budget for City Council approval (carried)
• Recommended 2023 Victoria Manor Operating Budget for inclusion in City's 2023 Operating Budget (carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 25, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received Victoria Manor Operations Report for July and August 2022 for information (carried)
• Convened into closed session to consider matters under Municipal Act (carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings and reviewing reports on seven planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments, an official plan amendment, and a draft plan of subdivision. The committee will decide whether to refer applications back to staff for further review or recommend approval to Council. All items are at the decision or discussion stage.

• Zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision at Elm Tree Road, Ops (2042825 Ontario Inc.)
• Official Plan and zoning amendment at 103 Driftwood Village Drive, Somerville (Phillips)
• Zoning amendment at 368-388 Angeline Street South, Lindsay (Melody Garden Inc.)
• Zoning amendment at 158 Colborne Street West, Lindsay (Francoeur)
• Official Plan and zoning amendment at 69-71 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay (1782031 Ontario Limited)

The Planning Advisory Committee held public meetings and forwarded several planning applications to City Council for decision. These included a cemetery block expansion in Ops, a commercial complex rezoning on Angeline Street South, and a townhouse development on Colborne Street West. The committee also approved a zoning by-law amendment for a development in Bobcaygeon and recommended traffic signal improvements. All motions were carried.

• Referred cemetery expansion and subdivision revision in Ops to Council (Carried)
• Referred Official Plan and zoning amendments for 103 Driftwood Village Drive to Council (Carried)
• Referred commercial complex rezoning at 368-388 Angeline Street South back to staff (Carried)
• Referred townhouse rezoning at 158 Colborne Street West back to staff (Carried)
• Approved rezoning for Apex Development Group in Bobcaygeon for Council adoption (Carried)
• Requested design and costing for traffic signals at Cedartree Lane/Duke Street and CKL Road 36 (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 69-71 Lindsay Street South (Carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 10 Goodman Road, Rosedale (Carried)

Cemetery Board

The Kawartha Lakes Cemetery Board is meeting to handle routine business: adopting the agenda and minutes, and discussing new business items including an update, Janetville Cemetery, cemetery signs, a Decoration Day review, and monument restoration. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from May 19, 2022
• Update on cemetery operations
• Discussion of Janetville Cemetery
• Review of cemetery signs
• Decoration Day review and monument restoration

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to discuss heritage planning matters, including a curatorial services presentation, a heritage planning update, an alteration application for 398 County Road 41 in Bexley Township, and a Scugog River designation project update. The committee will also consider meeting schedule revisions and receive subcommittee updates. Public access is not available; interested residents must contact the city to view proceedings.

• Alteration application for 398 County Road 41, Bexley Township
• Scugog River Designation Project update and discussion
• Curatorial Services presentation by L. Love, Economic Development
• Heritage Planning Update report
• Meeting Schedule Revisions report

The committee approved an alteration application to remove a chimney at 398 County Road 41 in Bexley Township. Members also received updates on heritage planning, curatorial services, and subcommittee activities including Doors Open and the Scugog River designation project. The meeting was largely informational with one substantive decision on the alteration application.

• Approved alteration application to remove chimney at 398 County Road 41, Bexley Township
• Approved revisions to the 2022 meeting schedule
• Received Curatorial Services presentation for information
• Received Heritage Planning Update for information
• Received verbal updates from Designated Properties, Doors Open, Pickerel Point Cabins, and Heritage Conservation District subcommittees for information
• Confirmed Scugog River Designation Subcommittee members and meeting date of September 26

Regular Council Meeting

Kawartha Lakes Council is meeting to decide on several planning and operational items. Key items include whether to refer the King's Bay subdivision proposal back to staff pending technical review, increasing the Development Application Approvals Process (DAAP) fee for subdivisions to 4.5%, and approving various by-laws and contracts. The agenda also includes a petition opposing the King's Bay development and several routine reports and by-laws.

• Referral of King's Bay development (27 Stub Road, Mariposa) back to staff pending technical review and public comments
• Increase of DAAP fee for subdivisions to 4.5%
• Approval of condominium exemption for 48-unit townhouse development in Bobcaygeon (Port 32 Inc.)
• By-law to repeal Fenelon Falls cash-in-lieu of parking by-law 89-31A
• Contract awards for landfill gas wellfield O&M, household hazardous waste services, and accessible entrance at Fenelon Falls Museum

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for vacant land on North Bayou Road, increased the Development Application Approvals Process fee to 4.5% for subdivisions, and approved a condominium exemption for a 48-unit townhouse development in Bobcaygeon. A petition opposing the King's Bay development along the Nonquon River was received and referred to staff for review. A request for a streetlight at Heron's Landing failed, but the underlying report was received.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for vacant land on North Bayou Road, Verulam (carried)
• Increased DAAP fee to 4.5% for subdivisions (carried)
• Approved condominium exemption for 48-unit townhouse development in Bobcaygeon (carried)
• Referred King's Bay development petition and report back to staff for further review (carried)
• Approved cash-in-lieu of parking by-law for Fenelon Falls (carried)
• Approved Omemee Water Pollution Control Plant upgrades with combined spray irrigation and LSSDS discharge (carried)
• Failed motion for streetlight at Heron's Landing; report received without additional action (motion failed)
• Appointed three members to Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear 11 minor variance applications at properties across Kawartha Lakes, plus one deferred application. Two applications (COA2022-060 and COA2022-063) are deferred and will not be heard. The meeting also includes routine administrative items like appointing an acting secretary-treasurer and adopting the agenda and minutes.

• Minor variance at 66 Shadow Lake Road, Somerville (D20-2022-046)
• Minor variance at 37 Kenhill Beach Road, Verulam (D20-2022-047)
• Minor variance at 626 Indian Point Road, Bexley (D20-2022-048)
• Minor variance at 251 Slanted Road, Ops (D20-2022-049)
• Deferred applications: 110 Wilkinson Drive, Somerville and 1023 Little Britain Road, Mariposa

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss agricultural matters. Items include further discussion on regulating aerial spraying, planning a VIP agricultural tour, and receiving verbal updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza and a Skills Development Fund project. The meeting also includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes.

• Further discussion on regulation of aerial spraying in Kawartha Lakes
• VIP Agricultural Tour planning
• Verbal update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
• Verbal update on Skills Development Fund Project

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee discussed aerial spraying and invited a helicopter spraying operator to speak at a future meeting. It also appointed members to plan a VIP Agricultural Tour with the local federation of agriculture. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and administrative.

• Invited helicopter aerial spraying operator from Manilla area to speak in winter (carried)
• Appointed M. Pecoskie, P. Callaghan, A. Shea to VIP Agricultural Tour planning committee (carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 14, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received correspondence re: Pathways to Prosperity training cohort (carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding a public meeting on a proposal to amend the Official Plan and Mariposa Zoning By-law 94-07 for a subdivision at 27 Stub Road, King's Bay, and will consider referring it back to staff pending technical studies. The committee will also review a recommendation to approve a zoning by-law amendment for vacant land at 63 North Bayou Road, Verulam, and refer it to Council for adoption.

• Public meeting on Official Plan and zoning amendment for subdivision at 27 Stub Road, King's Bay
• Recommendation to refer King's Bay application back to staff until technical studies and public comments are addressed
• Zoning by-law amendment for vacant land at 63 North Bayou Road, Verulam (Boehm application D06-17-024)
• Recommendation to refer Verulam zoning amendment to Council for approval

The Planning Advisory Committee held a public meeting on a proposal to redevelop the King's Bay golf course at 27 Stub Road into 44 residential lots, hearing opposition from residents. The committee voted to receive the report and refer it back to staff until technical studies are reviewed and public comments addressed. The committee also approved a zoning by-law amendment for a single dwelling at 63 North Bayou Road and increased the Development Application Approvals Process fee for subdivisions to 4.5%.

• Referred PLAN2022-047 (King's Bay subdivision) back to staff for further review (carried)
• Referred zoning amendment for 63 North Bayou Road to Council for approval (carried)
• Increased DAAP fee for subdivisions to 4.5% (carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several heritage-related items, including proposed designations, alteration applications, a site plan review, and an objection to a property listing. The agenda also includes updates on the Old Gaol beautification project and building/property matters.

• Amendment of Designating By-law for 17 Sussex Street North, Lindsay
• Proposed Heritage Designation of 33 North Water Street, Geographic Township of Bexley
• Site Plan Application Review (3rd Submission) for 6697 Highway 35, Bexley Township
• Alteration Application for 37 Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls
• Objection to the Listing of Property at 17081 Simcoe Street, Mariposa Township

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed amendments to the designating by-law for 17 Sussex Street North, endorsed the heritage designation of 33 North Water Street, and approved several alteration applications, including for 37 Colborne Street and 21 Canal Street East. The committee also recommended that 17081 Simcoe Street remain on the Heritage Register and formed a subcommittee for the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District plan.

• Endorsed amendment to designating by-law for 17 Sussex Street North (carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 33 North Water Street (carried)
• Approved alteration application for 37 Colborne Street, conditional on sign box removal (carried)
• Approved alteration application for 17 Sussex Street North (carried)
• Approved alteration application for 21 Canal Street East (carried)
• Recommended 17081 Simcoe Street remain on Heritage Register (carried)
• Formed Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee for Old Mill plan (carried)

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management is meeting electronically to discuss and receive reports on the long-term care home's operations, including a Ministry of Labour inspection, a facility master plan, employee engagement, and a quality improvement plan. The committee will also hold a closed session for confidential matters. Public access is not available; viewing requires requesting a Zoom invitation.

• Memorandum 002 - Ministry of Labour Inspection (with report dated May 24, 2022)
• Memorandum 003 - Victoria Manor Facility Master Plan
• Victoria Manor Operations Report for May and June 2022
• Report VMC2022-04 - 2022 Employee Engagement Report
• Report VMC2022-05 - 2022-2023 Quality Improvement Plan

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management met electronically and received several reports, including a verbal presentation on COVID and vaccines, a Ministry of Labour inspection memo, a facility master plan memo, operations reports for May and June 2022, an employee engagement report, and a quality improvement plan. The committee authorized the chair to sign the 2022-2023 Quality Improvement Plan for submission. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving information and authorizing the signature.

• Received verbal presentation from Dr. Hugh Boyd on COVID and vaccines (carried)
• Received Memorandum 002 on Ministry of Labour Inspection (carried)
• Received Memorandum 003 on Victoria Manor Facility Master Plan (carried)
• Received Victoria Manor Operations Report for May and June 2022 (carried)
• Received 2022 Victoria Manor Employee Engagement Report (carried)
• Received 2022-2023 Quality Improvement Plan and authorized chair to sign for submission (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider 10 minor variance applications at properties across Kawartha Lakes, including in Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, and the former townships of Mariposa, Eldon, Verulam, Emily, and Fenelon. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and routine administrative items. No consents or deferred applications are listed.

• Minor variance at 5 Thorndyke Drive, Mariposa (owner Bobbi Lyn Gray)
• Minor variance at 139 McKelvey Road, Eldon (owners Rosemarie Lindau and Reet Lindau-Voksepp)
• Minor variance at 115 Crescent Drive, Verulam (owners Dana Moore and Edna Wodkiewicz)
• Minor variance at 90 Alcorn Drive, Lindsay (owners Allen Hussey and Catherine Komarnycky)
• Minor variance at 35 Elliot Street, Fenelon Falls (owner Deborah Wilcox)

The Committee of Adjustment approved all 10 minor variance applications on the agenda, covering projects like additional residential units, campground use, dwelling replacements, and accessory structures. Each approval included conditions such as completing construction within 24 months and obtaining necessary approvals. A motion to add a municipal water connection condition to one application failed.

• Granted minor variance for ARU at 5 Thorndyke Drive (D20-2022-036)
• Granted campground use extension at 139 McKelvey Road (D20-2022-037)
• Granted dwelling replacement at 115 Crescent Drive (D20-2022-038)
• Granted dwelling replacement at 128 Charlore Park Drive (D20-2022-039)
• Granted elevated deck at 90 Alcorn Drive (D20-2022-040)
• Granted garage addition at 140 Kelly's Bay Road (D20-2022-041)
• Granted carport and shed at 57 Charlore Park Drive (D20-2022-042)
• Granted boathouse addition at 81 Clifford Drive (D20-2022-043)

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes presentations and decisions on the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study, several planning applications and subdivision agreements, fee changes, and various operational reports. Council will also hear deputations on city-owned lands on Juniper Street, a one-way street request for Fair Avenue, and the Historic Old Mill District.

• Adoption of Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study and direction to prepare a Heritage Conservation District Plan
• Approval of subdivision agreements for Sugarwood Phase 2 and Morningside Phase 2, including a reduction of financial securities from 100% to 10% for Sugarwood
• Zoning by-law amendments at 460 Thunder Bridge Road, 1491 Glenarm Road, 397 Fleetwood Road, and 682 Mount Horeb Road (denial recommended)
• Approval of $192,720.00 transfer to a new Tree Canopy Reserve and advancement of a Tree Preservation By-law
• Approval of taxi meter drop rate increase and amendment to By-Law 2018-010

Council rescinded the surplus declaration for City-owned lands on Juniper Street in Fenelon Falls, repealing the by-law that authorized their sale, and referred the property to staff to study the feasibility and cost of making it a City park. Council also approved the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study, directing staff to prepare a Heritage Conservation District Plan. A petition to make Fair Avenue in Lindsay a permanent one-way street was approved, with implementation targeted by the end of Q3 2022.

• Rescinded surplus declaration for Juniper Street lands, Fenelon Falls (carried)
• Referred Juniper Street property to staff for park feasibility study (carried)
• Adopted Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study (carried)
• Approved Fair Avenue, Lindsay as permanent one-way street (carried)
• Approved Lindsay Transit fourth (Orange) route and route modifications (carried)
• Approved $7,500 funding to Kawartha Works Community Co-operative from Fenelon Falls CHEST reserve (carried)
• Approved taxi meter drop rate increase (carried)
• Approved Lindsay Farmers' Market temporary Victoria Avenue closures 2022-2026 (carried)

Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force

The Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force is meeting electronically to adopt minutes, receive deputations, and discuss new business, including a statement from the chair and information sharing from members. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
• Statement from the Chair
• Member information sharing: Bill Steffler (Lindsay), John Bush (Environmental Action Bobcaygeon), George Pineau (Kawartha Trans Canada Trail), Art Hornibrook (Kawartha Cycling), John Speirs (East Cameron Lake, Fenelon Falls)

The Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force met and heard presentations from members on their priorities for the plan, including safe connections, trail improvements, and non-motorized use. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and minutes, and adjourning. The next meeting was tentatively scheduled for the week of August 15, 2022.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Received minutes from June 23, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes from June 23, 2022 as amended (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:39 pm (carried)

Cemetery Board

The Kawartha Lakes Cemetery Board is meeting to handle routine business: adopting the agenda and prior minutes, then discussing updates on Kinmount Cemetery, cemetery signs, Decoration Day changes, and monument restoration. No decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Adoption of May 19, 2022 minutes
• Update on Kinmount Cemetery
• Discussion of cemetery signs
• Decoration Day changes
• Monument restoration

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will hold public meetings and consider reports on several zoning by-law amendments, official plan amendments, and draft plans of subdivision. Most items are referred back to staff for further review, while two subdivision agreements and a zoning amendment are recommended for approval by Council.

• Zoning amendment for home sales establishment with model homes at 460 Thunder Bridge Road, Lindsay (Tribute Lindsay 2 Ltd.)
• Official plan and zoning amendments plus draft plan of subdivision at 460 Thunder Bridge Road, Lindsay (Tribute Lindsay 2 Ltd.)
• Official plan and zoning amendments plus draft plan of subdivision at vacant land on Highway 35, Lindsay (Tribute Lindsay 1 Ltd.)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 1491 Glenarm Road (Victor Webster Farms Ltd.)
• Subdivision agreements for Morningside Phase 2 (Dobson Street) and Sugarwood Phase 2 (St. Joseph Road), Lindsay

The Planning Advisory Committee approved the Sugarwood Phase 2 subdivision agreement for Lindsay 2017 Developments Inc., including a reduction of financial securities from 100% to 10% for works already constructed and inspected. The committee also forwarded several zoning and official plan amendments to Council for approval, referred two Tribute applications back to staff for further review, and denied one application for an auto facility on agricultural land.

• Approved Sugarwood Phase 2 subdivision agreement with securities reduced to 10% for constructed works (carried)
• Referred Tribute (Lindsay 2) North Site applications back to staff for further review (carried)
• Referred Tribute (Lindsay 1) South Site applications back to staff for further review (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 460 Thunder Bridge Road (Tribute Lindsay 2) for home sales establishment with model homes (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1491 Glenarm Road (Victor Webster Farms) for two rural residential lots (carried)
• Denied application for auto recycling/repair/sales at 682 Mount Horeb Road (Mir-Afghan) (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 397 Fleetwood Road (Carchidi) for hay/equipment storage building (carried)
• Approved Morningside Phase 2 subdivision agreement for 2074161 Ontario Limited (carried)

Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force

The Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force is meeting electronically to adopt its terms of reference and receive an introduction to the City of Kawartha Lakes Active Transportation Master Plan from consultants CIMA+. The agenda also includes routine items like appointing a chair and vice-chair, adopting minutes, and declarations of interest.

• Terms of Reference for the Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force
• Introduction to the City of Kawartha Lakes Active Transportation Master Plan
• Presentation by CIMA+ consultants
• Committee of Council Orientation Guide correspondence

The Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force held its first meeting, appointing Bill Steffler as Chair and Peter Petrosoniak as Vice-Chair. Members received a presentation from consultants CIMA+ on Phase 1 of the ATMP, including pre-consultation engagement results, and discussed the Terms of Reference. No substantive decisions were made beyond the appointments and agenda adoption.

• Appointed Bill Steffler as Chair (carried)
• Appointed Peter Petrosoniak as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:10 p.m. (carried)

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

This agenda for the Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee meeting on June 22, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved the 2021 audited financial statements and the disposition of the $8.07 million surplus, including transfers to various reserves and funding for two new Primary Care and two Advanced Care Paramedics. They also denied an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 689 Cottingham Road, and approved a zoning amendment for 344 Old Mill Road with conditions. Numerous other reports, contracts, and by-laws were adopted.

• Approved 2021 surplus transfers totaling $8,067,852 to reserves and paramedic staffing (carried)
• Denied Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment at 689 Cottingham Road (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment at 344 Old Mill Road with road upgrade condition (carried)
• Awarded $713,338 contract for Water and Wastewater Master Plan to T.Y. Lin International (carried)
• Awarded $346,556.50 contract for concrete sidewalks to Mianco Group Inc. (carried)
• Approved $165,945 single-source purchase of one transit bus from Dynamic Specialty Vehicles (carried)
• Approved $85,000 for Stray and Feral Cat Pilot Project starting 2023 (carried)
• Adopted Long-Term Financial Plan 2022-2031 (carried)

Waste Management Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document lists no specific agenda topics, reports, or actions for the Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider nine minor variance applications and one deferred application. The meeting will be held electronically, with public access to Council Chambers unavailable. Residents can participate by emailing the committee or watching on YouTube.

• Minor variance at 21 Response Street, Fenelon (D20-2022-027)
• Minor variance at 32 Oriole Road, Fenelon (D20-2022-028)
• Minor variance at 0 Springdale Drive, Lindsay (D20-2022-029)
• Minor variance at vacant lot, Ivy Street, Emily (D20-2022-030)
• Deferred application for vacant lot on Baseline Road, Somerville (D20-2021-029)

The Committee of Adjustment approved all nine minor variance applications on the agenda, covering reduced setbacks, lot coverage, frontage relief, and additional residential units (ARUs). Each approval was granted with conditions, including a 24-month construction completion deadline. One application (D20-2021-029) was deferred for two months to review public and Council comments.

• Granted minor variance at 21 Response Street for reduced setbacks and lot frontage (D20-2022-027)
• Granted minor variance at 32 Oriole Road for reduced setbacks (D20-2022-028)
• Granted minor variance at 0 Springdale Drive for increased lot coverage (D20-2022-029)
• Granted minor variance at vacant lot on Ivy Street for frontage relief (D20-2022-030)
• Granted minor variance at 112 Russell Street West for existing setbacks (D20-2022-031)
• Granted minor variance at 131 Kenedon Drive for ARU on undersized lot (D20-2022-032)
• Granted minor variance at 28 Parkhill Drive for ARU and garage height (D20-2022-033)
• Granted minor variance at 81 Kenrei Road for front-yard garage (D20-2022-034)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding its regular meeting electronically. The agenda is mostly procedural: adopting the agenda, declaring interests, and approving the April 20, 2022 minutes. Members will also receive updates from the Accessibility Officer, working groups, and a councillor, plus note a recent disability conference in Peterborough.

• Adoption of April 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Accessibility Officer update
• Public awareness update on 'Capable Con' held June 4, 2022 in Peterborough
• Public spaces update on parks, built environment, and transit
• Councillor's update

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee met on June 15, 2022, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. The meeting was primarily informational, with updates from the Accessibility Officer, working groups, and Councillor Elmslie. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned early due to lack of quorum.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted minutes from April 20, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received reports under items 5.1-5.4 for information (carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The committee endorsed the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study and recommended the area be designated as a future heritage conservation district, forwarding the recommendation to Council for approval. It also approved an alteration at 50 Oak Street, Fenelon Falls, and conditionally approved accessibility alterations at 78 Bond Street West, Lindsay. The committee endorsed the designation of 761 Salem Road as a heritage property and deferred the Building and Property Update to a later meeting.

• Endorsed Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study and recommended area as future heritage district (carried)
• Approved alteration application for new entrance at 50 Oak Street, Fenelon Falls (carried)
• Approved in principle accessibility alterations at 78 Bond Street West, Lindsay, conditional on architectural drawings (carried)
• Endorsed designation of 761 Salem Road, Mariposa Township, under Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Deferred Building and Property Update presentation to a later meeting (carried)
• Received Cultural Centre Feasibility Study presentation for information (carried)
• Received Heritage Planning Update for information (carried)
• Received updates from subcommittees and Heritage Inventory for information (carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings and considering recommendations on zoning by-law amendments for properties in Lindsay, Mariposa, Emily, and Manvers, plus a subdivision assumption and a policy update. The committee will vote on whether to forward these items to Council for approval.

• Zoning amendment at 460 Thunder Bridge Road, Lindsay (Tribute Lindsay 2 Ltd)
• Zoning amendment at 1401 Black School Road (Tait)
• Official Plan and zoning amendment at 689 Cottingham Road, Omemee (Grass)
• Official Plan and zoning amendment at 344 Old Mill Road (Riwoche Society)
• Assumption of Port 32 Subdivision Phase 4, Bobcaygeon

The Planning Advisory Committee voted to deny an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for a trailer sales and storage facility at 689 Cottingham Road, Omemee. The committee also approved forwarding a separate application to Council for a religious educational centre and place of worship at 344 Old Mill Road. A zoning amendment for a farmhouse severance at 1401 Black School Road was approved for adoption by Council.

• Denied Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for trailer sales at 689 Cottingham Road (PAC2022-045)
• Approved forwarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Riwoche Society religious centre at 344 Old Mill Road to Council (PAC2022-046)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for farmhouse severance at 1401 Black School Road (PAC2022-035)
• Approved assumption of Port 32 Subdivision Phase 4, Bobcaygeon (PAC2022-047)
• Approved updates to Pre-Servicing of Subdivision Lands Policy and template (PAC2022-048)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several reports and recommendations for Council, including a proposed two-year stray and feral cat pilot project, a cultural centre feasibility study, and multiple road allowance closures and sales. The committee will also hear deputations on a proposed Xplornet tower, a vacant dock space, and animal-related concerns.

• Stray and Feral Cat Pilot Project with $85,000 budget for 2023
• Cultural Centre Feasibility Study with up to $100,000 for Phase 2
• Surplus declaration and sale of road allowance at 69 Rose Street, Pleasant Point ($15/linear foot)
• Surplus declaration and sale of road allowance at 64 Ridout Street, Lindsay ($20/linear foot)
• Speed reduction on Kawartha Lakes Road 45 (Monck Road) to 60 km/hr

The Committee of the Whole received reports and made recommendations to Council, including endorsing a $440,000 cost-shared upgrade of Kagawong Road from gravel to highfloat surface, contingent on community funds by December 9, 2022. It also endorsed a cultural centre feasibility study and approved up to $100,000 for Phase 2 site exploration in 2023. A motion to include Lakeview Arts Barn in the cultural centre consultation failed. All recommendations will be considered at the next Regular Council Meeting.

• Endorsed $440,000 Kagawong Road upgrade, 50% from reserve and 50% from community trust fund (carried)
• Endorsed Cultural Centre Feasibility Study and $100,000 for Phase 2 in 2023 (carried)
• Motion to include Lakeview Arts Barn in cultural centre consultation failed
• Supported Stray and Feral Cat Pilot Project with $85,000 for 2023 budget (carried)
• Directed staff to report on short-term rental regulation options by Q1 2023 (carried)
• Adopted Long-Term Financial Plan 2022-2031 for planning purposes (carried)
• Approved surplus declaration and sale of road allowance at 69 Rose Street, Pleasant Point (carried)
• Approved surplus declaration and sale of road allowance at 64 Ridout Street, Lindsay (carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to consider several heritage matters, including alteration applications for properties at 50 Oak Street in Fenelon Falls and 78 Bond Street West in Lindsay, a proposed heritage designation for 761 Salem Road, and a study on the Old Mill Heritage Conservation District. They will also receive a presentation on a cultural centre feasibility study and updates on heritage planning and building projects. The meeting includes standard administrative items like adopting minutes and declarations of interest.

• Alteration application for 50 Oak Street, Fenelon Falls (KLMHC2022-026)
• Alteration application for 78 Bond Street West, Lindsay (KLMHC2022-044)
• Proposed heritage designation for 761 Salem Road, Mariposa Township (KLMHC2022-042)
• Old Mill Heritage Conservation District Study (KLMHC2022-041)
• Cultural Centre Feasibility Study presentation (KLMHC2022-043)

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee meeting scheduled for June 2, 2022, did not proceed because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to adopt minutes, hear a presentation on Lindsay Airport from Loomex Group consultants, receive correspondence, and get work plan updates from subcommittees. They will also follow up on a Waste Management Public Meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive presentation.

• Presentation on Lindsay Airport by Malcom Cook (Loomex Group), Juan Rojas, and Craig Logan
• Follow-up discussion on Waste Management Public Meeting
• Work plan updates: Pollinator Action, Environmental Hero, Active Transportation, Transportation subcommittees
• Adoption of April 28, 2022 minutes

The Environmental Advisory Committee accepted a presentation from Lindsay Airport representatives, covering airport operations, noise concerns, and future improvements. The committee also discussed the 'No Mow May' movement, deferred the Pollinator Garden Tour to September 2022, and received updates on the Electric Vehicle event scheduled for August 20, 2022. No formal decisions were made beyond accepting the presentation and adopting the amended agenda and minutes.

• Accepted Lindsay Airport presentation (carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted April 28, 2022 minutes as amended (carried)
• Deferred Pollinator Garden Tour to September 2022
• Adjourned meeting at 4:30 p.m. (carried)

Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force accepted the feasibility study for a culture centre(s) as presented by Nordicity Consulting and Giaimo Architects, with clarifications, and voted to recommend that Council adopt the study's recommendations. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Accepted feasibility study for culture centre(s) as received with clarifications (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt the study's recommendations as presented by Nordicity Consulting (carried)

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board will meet to discuss several items under new business. Discussion topics include revised by-laws, payment methods for services, columbariums, and decoration days.

• Revised By-laws
• Payment Methods for Cemetery Products and Services
• Columbariums
• Decoration Days

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved all four minor variance applications on the agenda, each with conditions. The approvals cover a horse stable, a swimming pool, a boathouse, and an additional residential unit. One previously deferred application was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Granted minor variance D20-2021-043 for horse stable at 4953 Monck Road (carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-023 for above-ground pool at 111 Cameron Drive, adding condition for KRCA permit (carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-024 for boathouse at 32 Nook Street (carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2022-025 for additional residential unit at 23 Sparrow Court (carried)
• Received memorandum on withdrawal of minor variance D20-2021-077 for Logie Street (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

This regular Council meeting includes decisions on capital projects, road closures, and zoning amendments. Key items include approving up to $10 million in debenture financing for the Summit Wellness Centre, endorsing the Lindsay-Ops Landfill study, and declaring surplus and selling road allowances in Carden and Emily. The agenda also covers heritage designations, capital project extensions, and a $150,000 release for a Fenelon Falls pedestrian crossing study.

• Approval of special debenture financing up to $10,000,000 for Summit Wellness Centre (project 953220301)
• Endorsement of Lindsay-Ops Landfill Future Infrastructure and Operations Study (Report CA2022-004)
• Surplus declaration and sale of road allowance adjacent to 31 and 39 Fox Beach Lane, Carden (min. $15/ft interior, $23/ft shoreline)
• Surplus declaration and sale of road allowance adjacent to 8 Mitchell Drive, Emily (min. $15/ft)
• Release of $150,000 from Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Reserve Fund for lower gorge pedestrian crossing site design study

Council approved special debenture financing up to $10,000,000 for the Summit Wellness Centre project, with authorization to refinance if other funding becomes available. Council also endorsed the Lindsay-Ops Landfill Future Infrastructure and Operations Study, approved the sale of road allowances in Carden and Emily, and added five road segments to the 2022 Life Cycle Extension Program. In closed session, Council directed that Councillor Seymour-Fagan receive a two-week pay suspension for contravening the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

• Approved $10M debenture financing for Summit Wellness Centre
• Endorsed Lindsay-Ops Landfill Future Infrastructure and Operations Study
• Declared surplus and approved sale of road allowance adjacent to 31 and 39 Fox Beach Lane, Carden
• Declared surplus and approved sale of road allowance adjacent to 8 Mitchell Drive, Emily
• Added 5 road segments to 2022 Life Cycle Extension Program, funded $463,500 from Capital Contingency Reserve
• Awarded culvert supply contract to Devron Sales Limited for $62,994.72
• Awarded bridge cleaning contract to Norbrook Contracting Ltd. for $132,970.60
• Directed two-week pay suspension for Councillor Seymour-Fagan for conflict of interest contravention

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management is meeting electronically to review a Ministry of Labour inspection report and the facility's operations for March and April 2022. The agenda includes a presentation by the chief medical officer for Sienna Senior Living on COVID and vaccines, plus approval of previous minutes. Most items are routine governance, with the inspection report being the main substantive item.

• Ministry of Labour Inspection memorandum and attached report (April 29, 2022)
• Victoria Manor Operations Report for March and April 2022
• Presentation by Dr. Hugh Boyd, Chief Medical Officer for Sienna Senior Living, on COVID and vaccines
• Closed session for confidential operations report and closed minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for July 18, 2022

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management met electronically and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. They received a memorandum on a Ministry of Labour inspection and the March-April 2022 operations report from Sienna Senior Living. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with a planned closed session and updates on the new Long-Term Care Act.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 21, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received Ministry of Labour Inspection memorandum (carried)
• Received Victoria Manor Operations Report for March-April 2022 (carried)
• Convened into closed session (carried)
• Adjourned at 1:52 p.m. (carried)

Drainage Board

The Drainage Board, sitting as a Court of Revision, will hear appeals on assessments for the Hugh Davidson, Martin, and MacEachern Brown municipal drains. Two appeals are listed for the MacEachern Brown drain, from Carson and Margaret Thorn and from Paul Lokoff. The court will also decide on late appeals and issue decisions on assessments and provisional by-laws.

• Appeal by Carson and Margaret Thorn (Section 52(1) Appeal of Assessment) - MacEachern Brown Municipal Drain
• Appeal by Paul Lokoff (Section 52(1) Appeal of Assessment) - MacEachern Brown Municipal Drain
• Hugh Davidson Municipal Drain - Section 78 Improvement - appeals and decisions
• Martin Municipal Drain - appeals and decisions
• Late appeals may be accepted by resolution of the Court

The Court of Revision confirmed the assessments for the Hugh Davidson, Martin, and MacEachern Brown municipal drains, as provisionally adopted by By-laws 2022-050, 2022-065, and 2022-049, respectively. Two appeals against the MacEachern Brown assessments, filed by Carson and Margaret Thorn and by Paul Lokoff, were dismissed. No appeals were received for the other two drains. The Court recommended that Council proceed with third reading of the by-laws if no further appeals are filed.

• Confirmed Hugh Davidson Municipal Drain assessments (By-law 2022-050) (carried)
• Confirmed Martin Municipal Drain assessments (By-law 2022-065) (carried)
• Dismissed appeal of Carson and Margaret Thorn on MacEachern Brown assessments (carried)
• Dismissed appeal of Paul Lokoff on MacEachern Brown assessments (carried)
• Confirmed MacEachern Brown Municipal Drain assessments (By-law 2022-049) (carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to review three alteration applications, including window replacement at 21 Francis Street, Lindsay, and verandah and entrance changes at 50 Oak Street, Fenelon Falls. They will also receive updates on the heritage inventory, heritage planning, correspondence, and a list of city-owned heritage properties. The meeting is electronic only; public access to Council Chambers is not available.

• Alteration application for window replacement at 21 Francis Street, Lindsay (KLMHC2022-037)
• Alteration application for verandah at 50 Oak Street, Fenelon Falls (KLMHC2022-036)
• Alteration application for entrance at 50 Oak Street, Fenelon Falls (KLMHC2022-026)
• Heritage inventory update (KLMHC2022-035)
• List of city-owned heritage properties (KLMHC2022-038)

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee approved two alteration applications: one for window replacement at 21 Francis Street, Lindsay, and another for a verandah at 50 Oak Street, Fenelon Falls, both with conditions. The committee also received updates on the Heritage Inventory project and various subcommittees. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved alteration at 21 Francis Street, Lindsay, with condition to use sash windows on front (carried)
• Approved alteration at 50 Oak Street, Fenelon Falls, with conditions on masonry type and historic photo (carried)
• Received Heritage Inventory Update report for information (carried)
• Received Heritage Planning Update report for information (carried)
• Received Municipal Heritage Committee Correspondence report for information (carried)
• Received List of City-Owned Heritage Properties report for information (carried)
• Received Heritage Conservation District subcommittee minutes for information (carried)
• Received Doors Open subcommittee minutes for information (carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee held a public meeting and recommended approval of a zoning by-law amendment for 716 St. Mary's Road, which would correct an inadvertent title merger by severing a dwelling lot and re-adding it to an abutting vacant lot. The committee voted to receive the report and approve the zoning by-law for adoption by Council. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Received Report PLAN2022-025 for zoning amendment at 716 St. Mary's Road (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law for adoption by Council for application D06-2022-007 (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute documents for the approval (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing staff reports and recommendations on several items, including a future infrastructure study for the Lindsay Ops Landfill, the proposed sale of road allowances in Carden and Emily, and the release of $150,000 for a pedestrian crossing study in Fenelon Falls. The committee will also receive updates on paramedic services, supportive housing, and a rural zoning by-law consolidation project. Most items are recommendations to be forwarded to the next Regular Council meeting for final decision.

• Endorse Lindsay Ops Landfill Future Infrastructure and Operations Study (Report CA2022-004)
• Declare surplus and sell road allowance adjacent to 31 and 39 Fox Beach Lane, Carden (min. $15/ft interior, $23/ft shoreline)
• Declare surplus and sell road allowance adjacent to 8 Mitchell Drive, Emily (min. $15/ft)
• Release $150,000 from Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Reserve Fund for lower gorge pedestrian crossing site design study
• Close 2021 Q4 capital projects and transfer reserve balances (e.g., $818,259.74 to Capital Contingency Reserve)

The Committee of the Whole received presentations and reports, and endorsed the Lindsay-Ops Landfill Future Infrastructure and Operations Study, approving its capital recommendations for planning and budgeting. It also approved the 2021 Q4 capital close, including reserve transfers and project extensions, and supported several property-related actions, all to be forwarded to the next Regular Council meeting.

• Endorsed Lindsay-Ops Landfill study and approved capital recommendations B and C for planning and budgeting
• Approved 2021 Q4 capital close, transferring balances to reserves (e.g., $818,259.74 to Capital Contingency Reserve)
• Granted extensions to capital projects, including to June 30, 2022, December 31, 2022, and June 30, 2023
• Supported surplus declaration, closure, and sale of road allowance adjacent to 31 and 39 Fox Beach Lane, Carden
• Supported surplus declaration, closure, and sale of road allowance adjacent to 8 Mitchell Drive, Emily
• Endorsed amendment of heritage designation by-law for 746 Janetville Road, Manvers
• Endorsed proposed heritage designation of 6697 Highway 35, Bexley
• Approved release of $150,000 from Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Reserve Fund for a site design study

Growth Management Strategy Task Force

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss the growth management strategy work plan, including communications and Phase 1 technical analysis, and the impact of Ministerial Zoning Orders (MZOs) on the strategy. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes from the April 22, 2022 meeting. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion or update.

• Growth Management Strategy Work Plan - Communications and Phase 1 Technical Analysis Update
• Impact of Ministerial Zoning Orders (MZOs) on Growth Management Strategy and Mitigation Strategies
• Adoption of minutes from April 22, 2022 meeting

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force approved preparing a draft deputation to City Council expressing concerns about Minister's Zoning Orders (MZOs) and their impact on the Growth Management Strategy. The task force also received updates on the GMS work plan, communications plan, and the status of Secondary Plan appeals, including that the 2012 Urban Settlement Boundary for Fenelon Falls is now in effect. No final decisions on the GMS itself were made.

• Approved drafting deputation to Council on MZO impacts (carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 22, 2022, as amended (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:05 p.m. (carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee amended its mission to include implementation of the Kawartha Lakes Healthy Environment Plan, formed a committee to encourage climate-resilient building standards, and approved funding for a Walk to School Day event. It also received presentations on community-driven sustainability and future waste options, and requested staff to discuss waste diversion recommendations.

• Amended CKLEAC mission to include Healthy Environment Plan implementation (carried)
• Formed committee to encourage engineering and building standards addressing climate change (carried)
• Approved up to $400 funding for International Walk to School Day event (carried)
• Requested Engineering and Public Works staff to discuss David Webb's waste diversion recommendations (carried)
• Received presentation on Community Driven Sustainability Program (carried)
• Received presentation on Future Waste Options (carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted March 24, 2022 minutes (carried)

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear a deputation from David Webb on future waste management options and public consultations, and receive updates on the Blue Box transition and 2022 diversion programs. The agenda includes routine approvals and informational items.

• Deputation by David Webb on future waste management options and public consultations
• Motion that staff and consultants include all waste management options in public consultation
• Blue Box Transition Update
• 2022 Diversion Program Update
• Approval of January 17, 2022 meeting minutes

The Waste Management Advisory Committee received a deputation from David Webb expressing concerns about the waste management study and consultations. The committee then passed a motion directing staff and consultants to include all various waste management options in the public consultation process before it is presented. Other updates were received on the Blue Box transition and 2022 diversion programs.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved January 17, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received deputation from David Webb (carried)
• Directed staff and consultants to include all various waste management options in public consultation (carried)
• Received Blue Box Transition Update (carried)
• Received 2022 Diversion Program Update (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:18 p.m. (carried)

Growth Management Strategy Task Force

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force discussed the impact of Ministerial Zoning Orders (MZOs) on the City's growth management strategy, noting that MZOs account for about 5,600 residential units. No formal decisions were made; the Chair offered to prepare a memo to Council, but staff recommended completing the technical process first.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes from February 14, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:10 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold an electronic meeting to consider six minor variance applications and one deferred application. Public access to Council Chambers is closed; residents can watch on YouTube or submit comments by email. The meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2022, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

• Minor variance at 43 Chemongview Street, Emily (D20-2022-004)
• Minor variance at 4 Alfred Street and 42 Silver Birch Road, Verulam (D20-2022-014)
• Minor variance at 50 River Bend Drive, Somerville (D20-2022-020)
• Minor variance at 31 Logie Street, Lindsay (D20-2022-021)
• Deferred minor variance at 29 Odessa Road, Verulam (D20-2022-013)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to adopt its agenda and previous minutes, receive updates from the Accessibility Officer and working groups, and hear a presentation on transit from city staff. The meeting is largely routine administrative business with one scheduled deputation.

• Transit update by Rodney Porter, Manager of Fleet & Transit Services, and Robert Horvat, Supervisor, Transit
• Adoption of minutes from March 16, 2022 meeting
• Accessibility Officer update
• Updates from working groups on public awareness and public spaces

Regular Council Meeting

This is the agenda for the April 19, 2022 Regular Council Meeting of Kawartha Lakes. Council will consider recommendations from the Committee of the Whole and Planning Advisory Committee, including 2022 tax policy decisions, several road allowance closures and sales, zoning by-law amendments, and various policy updates. The meeting is electronic with public access via YouTube.

• 2022 tax policy: optional property classes not adopted; vacant land tax reductions set at 30% commercial, 35% industrial; undeveloped farmland at 45%
• Surplus declaration and sale of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 27 Campbell Beach Road, Brechin (min. $23/linear foot)
• Surplus declaration and sale of road allowance adjacent to 263 Somerville 2nd Concession, Fenelon Falls (min. $15/linear foot)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 641 Ramsey Road (Kelly) and referral of 29 Sunnywood Road (Martin) back to staff
• Heritage designation of 15 Dodd Street, Fenelon Falls under the Ontario Heritage Act

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive a deputation from John and Marianne Beardmore regarding regulation of aerial spraying, and to hear verbal updates from staff on the Spotlight on Agriculture Gala, avian influenza, the Rural Comprehensive Zoning By-law draft, and Skills Development Fund projects. The committee will also consider adjusting its June 2022 meeting date to the first Thursday of the month.

• Deputation on Regulation of Aerial Spraying in Kawartha Lakes by John and Marianne Beardmore
• Verbal update on Avian Influenza
• Verbal update on Rural Comprehensive Zoning By-law Draft
• Verbal update on Spotlight on Agriculture Gala and Awards
• Request to move June 2022 meeting to first Thursday (June 2)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings and considering reports on zoning by-law amendments and a draft plan of subdivision. Items include amendments at 641 Ramsey Road and 29 Sunnywood Road, a subdivision at 63 Dunn Street in Bobcaygeon, and a part lot control exemption at Alcorn Drive in Lindsay. The committee will make recommendations to Council on these applications.

• Zoning by-law amendment at 641 Ramsey Road (Mariposa By-law 94-07) - Kelly
• Zoning by-law amendment at 29 Sunnywood Road (Emily By-law 1996-30) - Martin
• Zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 63 Dunn Street, Bobcaygeon - Elm Bobcaygeon (2018) Inc.
• Part lot control exemption and development agreement at Alcorn Drive, Lindsay - Regis Homes Limited

The Planning Advisory Committee forwarded a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 70 residential lots at 63 Dunn Street, Bobcaygeon, to Council for approval. It also recommended approval of a zoning amendment at 641 Ramsey Road and a part lot control exemption at Alcorn Drive, Lindsay. A proposed private school at 29 Sunnywood Road was referred back to staff for further review.

• Referred 70-lot subdivision at 63 Dunn Street, Bobcaygeon to Council (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment at 641 Ramsey Road for farmhouse severance (carried)
• Referred private school rezoning at 29 Sunnywood Road back to staff (carried)
• Approved part lot control exemption at Alcorn Drive, Lindsay (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several reports and recommendations to be forwarded to Council, including 2022 tax policy decisions, proposed road allowance closures and sales, a heritage designation, and various policy updates. The meeting also includes presentations on homelessness enumeration and the long-range financial plan.

• 2022 tax policy: no optional property classes, 30% commercial and 35% industrial vacant land reduction, 45% for undeveloped farmland, capping thresholds set
• Proposed surplus declaration and sale of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 27 Campbell Beach Road, Brechin (min $23/linear foot)
• Proposed surplus declaration and sale of road allowance adjacent to 263 Somerville 2nd Concession, Fenelon Falls (min $15/linear foot)
• Proposed heritage designation of 15 Dodd Street, Fenelon Falls under Part IV of Ontario Heritage Act
• Request to purchase portion of road allowance adjacent to 67 Rose Street, Pleasant Point (deputation)

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and endorsed multiple recommendations to be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting, including 2022 tax policy decisions, surplus declarations and closures of road allowances, a heritage designation for 15 Dodd Street, and various policy updates. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations for Council.

• Endorsed 2022 tax policy: no optional classes, 30% commercial and 35% industrial vacant land reduction, 45% farm land reduction, capping parameters set (10% annualized limit)
• Declared surplus and supported closure of shoreline road allowance at 27 Campbell Beach Road, Brechin (minimum $23/linear foot)
• Declared surplus and supported closure of shoreline road allowance at Part of East Half Lot 20, Concession 1, Carden (minimum $23/linear foot)
• Declared surplus and supported closure of road allowance at 263 Somerville 2nd Concession, Fenelon Falls (minimum $15/linear foot)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 15 Dodd Street, Fenelon Falls under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved weight restrictions on Yelverton, Ballyduff, Waite, and Drum Roads for commercial through traffic
• Directed staff to explore converting Pleasant Point Park to a multi-use park and report by Q3 2022
• Referred application from Patrick and Candace Chartier for road allowance at 21 Blue Bay Lane to staff for review

Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force is meeting electronically to review its interim report and conduct a visioning exercise for a potential cultural centre. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and declarations of interest. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force Interim Report (CKL_InterimReport_March 24.pdf)
• Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force Visioning Exercise
• Adoption of September 29, 2021 meeting minutes

The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force met electronically and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. They received an interim report and completed a visioning exercise. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Adopted agenda as circulated
• Adopted September 29, 2021 minutes
• Received interim report
• Completed visioning exercise
• Adjourned at 4:06 p.m.

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including adopting the agenda and minutes from January 27, 2022. Members will receive updates on work plan projects such as the Pollinator Action Subcommittee and Active Transportation, and hear a presentation on the Active Transportation Master Plan update from Jamie Morris. The meeting is electronic only, with no public in-person access.

• Active Transportation Master Plan update presented by Jamie Morris
• Work plan updates from Pollinator Action Subcommittee, Environmental Hero, Active Transportation, and Transportation Subcommittee
• Adoption of minutes from January 27, 2022 meeting
• Declaration of pecuniary interest

Drainage Board

The Drainage Board is meeting to consider the Martin Municipal Drain engineer's report and will recommend that City Council adopt it, reject it, or refer it back to the engineer. The board will also discuss reappointing Court of Revision members. Public participation is electronic only due to City Hall access restrictions.

• Consideration of Martin Municipal Drain Engineer's Report (2020-046, Feb 16 2022)
• Recommendation to Council on adopting the report and proceeding with a by-law for drainage works
• Recommendation to hold a Court of Revision on the engineer's report
• Opportunity to add or withdraw signatures to the Martin Drain petition
• Reappointment of Court of Revision members until November 14, 2022

Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting electronically to discuss landfill complaints, leachate outbreaks, and updates on future infrastructure, waste management strategy, and a spring construction project at the site. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions or dollar amounts specified.

• Approval of minutes from November 24, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of landfill complaints
• Discussion of leachate outbreaks
• Update on future infrastructure and options study
• Spring construction project at Fenelon Landfill site

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with a lengthy agenda of items arising from the Committee of the Whole. Council will vote on adopting the Corporate Waste Reduction Vision, several road allowance closures and sales, capital funding for a Little Britain pump park and Omemee splash pad, and heritage designations. It will also receive numerous committee annual reports and work plans.

• Approve Corporate Waste Reduction Vision (Report WM2022-005)
• Declare surplus and sell shoreline road allowance at 53 Black River Road, Dalton (min $20/linear ft)
• Declare surplus and sell road allowance at 396 County Road 36, Lindsay (min $15/linear ft)
• Include $75,000 in 2023 Capital Budget for Little Britain Pump Park
• Include $100,000 in 2023 Capital Budget for Omemee Splash Pad

Council approved the ATV pilot program by-law amendment, adopted the MacEachern Brown Municipal Drain engineer's report, and passed numerous by-laws including road closures and zoning amendments. Council also approved a 2% annual salary adjustment for the next term, and suspended Councillor Ashmore for 14 days following an Integrity Commissioner finding.

• Approved ATV pilot program by-law amendment (By-Law 2022-032)
• Adopted MacEachern Brown Municipal Drain engineer's report and proceeded with by-law first and second reading
• Approved $300,000 for Ops Community Centre demolition in 2023 capital budget (8-1)
• Approved council salary adjustment of lesser of 2% or CPI for 2023-2026 (7-2)
• Approved $162,026 contract for landfill environmental monitoring to Caduceon Environmental Laboratories
• Approved $246,400 single source purchase of fire bunker gear to PPE Solutions Inc.
• Approved $150,484.30 single source purchase of cardiac monitors to Stryker Canada
• Suspended Councillor Ashmore for 14 days without pay starting May 2, 2022

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management is meeting electronically to review the January and February 2022 operations report and discuss an employee vaccination directive. The committee will also consider closed-session items related to confidential operations and legal matters. Public access is not available; viewing is by request.

• Review of Victoria Manor Operations Report for January and February 2022
• Discussion of VMC2022-03 Employee Vaccination Directive
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2022 meeting
• Closed session for confidential operations and legal matters

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management received the January and February 2022 operations report and supported the Employee Vaccination Directive, despite one councillor's objection. The committee also approved the agenda and previous minutes, and moved into closed session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Approved minutes of January 17, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received Victoria Manor Operations Report for Jan-Feb 2022 (carried)
• Supported Employee Vaccination Directive (carried; Councillor Seymour-Fagan opposed)
• Moved into closed session (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider eight minor variance applications for properties across Kawartha Lakes, including vacant land on Logie Street in Lindsay and several residential properties. The meeting will be held electronically, with public access to Council Chambers unavailable. No consent applications or deferred items are listed on the agenda.

• Minor variance for vacant lands on Logie Street, Lindsay (COA2022-016)
• Minor variance for 285 Omega Road, Bexley (COA2022-017)
• Minor variance for 37 Woods Avenue, Emily (COA2022-018)
• Minor variance for 76 West Bay Boulevard, Bexley (COA2022-019)
• Minor variance for 33 Victoria Avenue South, Lindsay (COA2022-021)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business, including adopting the agenda, declaring any pecuniary interests, and adopting minutes from the February 25, 2022 meeting. The committee will also receive informational updates from the Accessibility Officer, working groups, and a councillor, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Adoption of February 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Accessibility Officer update
• Public awareness update (education, employment, information/communication)
• Public spaces update (parks, built environment, transit)
• Councillor's update

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee accepted the resignation of member Lynda DaSilva with thanks. The committee also adopted its agenda with an added transit update, adopted the minutes from the previous meeting, and received staff and working group updates for information. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Accepted resignation of L. DaSilva with regret and thanks (carried)
• Adopted agenda with amendment adding Transit Update (carried)
• Adopted minutes of February 25, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received reports under items 5.1-5.4 for information (carried)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Airport Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business, including appointing a chair and vice-chair, adopting minutes, and receiving a manager's operational update. The committee will review the 2021 operating and capital budgets and discuss the 2022 operating and capital budgets. A new airport manager will be introduced. No public hearings or major decisions are listed.

• Review of 2021 Operating Budget
• Review of 2021 Capital Projects
• Discussion of 2022 Operating Budget
• Discussion of 2022 Capital Budget
• Introduction of new Airport Manager

The Kawartha Lakes Airport Advisory Committee elected Doug Erlandson as Chair and Mark Moore as Vice-Chair. The committee received the 2021 operational and capital budget reviews, and expressed support for the proposed 2022 operating and capital budgets, recommending staff submit them for Council's consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Doug Erlandson as Chair (carried)
• Elected Mark Moore as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 15, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received Manager's report (carried)
• Received 2021 Operational Budget review (carried)
• Received 2021 Capital Budget review (carried)
• Supported 2022 Operating Budget and recommended submission to Council (carried)

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss updates on community benefits charges, the task force's continuation, and a review of its composition. They will also hear from consultants Watson and Associates on growth forecasts, eligible services, policies, exemptions, and a revised timeline for the DC by-law. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings or decisions listed.

• Update on Community Benefits Charges and continuation of Task Force
• Review of Task Force composition and staff support
• Growth forecast update by Watson and Associates
• DC eligible services, policies, and exemptions review
• Revised timeline for DC by-law passage

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings and reviewing reports on several zoning by-law and official plan amendments, including a draft plan of subdivision. The committee will decide whether to refer these items to Council for approval. The agenda is substantive, with multiple land-use applications.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 69-71 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay (PLAN2022-001)
• Zoning By-law Amendment at 30 Logie Street, Lindsay for Women's Resources of Kawartha Lakes (PLAN2022-013)
• Zoning By-law Amendment at 67 Valley Road for R.H.S. Farms Inc. (PLAN2022-016)
• Zoning By-law Amendment at 288 Bethany Hills Road for Youngfield Farms Ltd. (PLAN2022-017)
• Official Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision at 331 Logie Street, Lindsay (PLAN2022-014)

The Planning Advisory Committee held public meetings on several planning applications. It referred the proposed car wash, restaurant, convenience store and gas bar at 69-71 Lindsay Street South back to staff for further review, citing public opposition and pending technical studies. The committee recommended approval for zoning changes at 30 Logie Street (six-unit apartment conversion), 67 Valley Road, 288 Bethany Hills Road, 331 Logie Street (45-unit townhomes), and 1082 Lilac Road (Mennonite meeting house).

• Referred 69-71 Lindsay St. S. car wash/gas bar plan back to staff (carried)
• Recommended approval of 30 Logie St. zoning for 6-unit apartment (carried)
• Recommended approval of 67 Valley Rd. farmhouse severance rezoning (carried)
• Recommended approval of 288 Bethany Hills Rd. farmhouse severance rezoning (carried)
• Recommended approval of 331 Logie St. 45-unit townhome subdivision (carried)
• Recommended approval of 1082 Lilac Rd. Mennonite meeting house rezoning (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing multiple reports and recommendations, including the Downtown Revitalization Program summary, several proposed road allowance closures and sales, heritage designations, and various community services updates. These items will be forwarded to Council for final decision at the next regular meeting.

• Downtown Revitalization Program 2017-2021 summary and framework adoption
• Proposed sale of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 53 Black River Road, Dalton (min $20/linear ft)
• Proposed sale of road allowance adjacent to 396 County Road 36, Lindsay (min $15/linear ft)
• Proposed sale of road allowance adjacent to 113 Bolsover Road and 25 Queen Street, Bolsover (min $17.50-$20/linear ft)
• Proposed heritage designation of 1590 Elm Tree Road, Ops and replacement of by-law for 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage-related items, including a proposed heritage designation for 15 Dodd Street in Fenelon Falls, a presentation on planning comments, and recommendations from the Housing Affordability Task Force. The committee will also receive updates on heritage planning and correspondence, and hear reports from its subcommittees.

• Heritage designation of 15 Dodd Street, Fenelon Falls (KLMHC2022-015)
• Planning Comments Presentation by D. Harding, Planning II (KLMHC2022-014)
• Recommendations of the Housing Affordability Task Force (KLMHC2022-016)
• Municipal Heritage Committee Correspondence, including comments on Old Gaol Site Plan (KLMHC2022-017)
• Heritage Planning Update (KLMHC2022-018)

The committee endorsed the designation of 15 Dodd Street, Fenelon Falls as a heritage property and will forward the recommendation to Council for approval. Members also discussed the Housing Affordability Task Force report, agreeing its heritage recommendations were problematic, and decided to draft individual comments to compile a final response at the next meeting. Several informational reports and subcommittee updates were received.

• Endorsed heritage designation for 15 Dodd Street, Fenelon Falls (carried)
• Received Planning Comments Presentation for information (carried)
• Received Housing Affordability Task Force report; members to draft comments and finalize at next meeting (carried)
• Received heritage correspondence regarding Old Gaol concept site plan (carried)
• Received Heritage Planning Update for information (carried)
• Received Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee verbal update (carried)
• Received Doors Open subcommittee minutes for information (carried)
• Received Sign Subcommittee and Pickerel Point Cabins verbal updates (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to adopt minutes, receive updates from the Accessibility Officer, and review reports on the 2021 work plan activities, the 2022 work plan, and the 2021 Municipal Accessibility Master Plan progress. The committee will also discuss public awareness of accessibility in the media and set 2022 meeting dates.

• Adoption of minutes from November 17, 2021 meeting
• Review of 2021 Work Plan Activities Report
• Review of 2022 Work Plan
• 2021 Municipal Accessibility Master Plan Progress Report
• February 2022 Public Awareness of Accessibility in the Media report

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee appointed Crystal Morrissey as Chair and Diane Engelstad as Vice-Chair. The committee received the 2021 Work Plan Activities Report, the 2022 Work Plan, and the 2021 Municipal Accessible Master Plan Progress Report, and will submit them to Council for consideration. Updates were provided on accessibility awards, media spotlights, and design standards comparisons.

• Appointed Crystal Morrissey as Chair
• Appointed Diane Engelstad as Vice-Chair
• Adopted the agenda as circulated
• Adopted minutes from November 17, 2021 meeting
• Received 2021 Work Plan Activities Report, 2022 Work Plan, and 2021 Municipal Accessible Master Plan Progress Report; to be submitted to Council
• Received reports under items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4 for information

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes decisions on future waste management options, approval of several airport hangar lease addenda, and awarding contracts for renovations to the police property room and Kirkfield Medical Centre. Council will also consider recommendations from the Planning Advisory Committee regarding zoning and official plan amendments, and adopt various reports and by-laws.

• Award $304,767 contract to Nirvana Interiors Inc. for Kawartha Lakes Police Service Property Room renovations
• Award $64,000 contract to Ecowall Systems Ltd. for interior renovations at 1699 Kirkfield Road (Kirkfield Medical Centre)
• Approve addenda to 25-year leases for hangar lots 21-24 at the Municipal Airport (3187 Highway 35 N, Lindsay)
• Conduct public consultation on future waste management options, with staff report by Q3 2022
• Adopt Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force Terms of Reference

Council approved 18 by-laws covering housing agreements, airport lease addendums, zoning amendments, and appointments. A motion to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal failed, but a follow-up motion to prepare correspondence requesting changes to the OLT was carried. Several planning applications were referred back to staff for further review.

• Approved 18 by-laws by consent, including a housing facilities agreement with Habitat for Humanity (CR2022-049)
• Failed motion to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal (CR2022-027)
• Carried motion to prepare correspondence requesting OLT changes (7-0, 2 absent) (CR2022-028)
• Approved $304,767 contract to Nirvana Interiors for police property room renovations (CR2022-035)
• Approved $64,000 contract to Ecowall Systems for Kirkfield Medical Centre renovations (CR2022-036)
• Approved $116,524 single-source purchase of fleet GPS from Geotab Inc. (CR2022-037)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 614 Shamrock Road (CR2022-044)
• Approved assumption of stormwater management pond in Trails of the Kawarthas subdivision (PAC2022-011)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider seven minor variance applications, all in the former Village of Fenelon Falls and surrounding townships. The agenda includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and declarations of interest. Public participation is by email or electronic request.

• Minor variance at 71 Wychwood Crescent, Fenelon Falls (COA2022-009)
• Minor variance at 3 Francis Street West, Fenelon Falls (COA2022-010)
• Minor variances at 26 Murray Street, retained and severed lots (COA2022-011, COA2022-012)
• Minor variance at 145 Queen Street, Fenelon Falls (COA2022-013)
• Minor variance at 228 Hilton's Point Road, Laxton (COA2022-014)

The Committee of Adjustment approved all seven minor variance applications on the agenda, each with specific conditions. These included reductions in lot frontage and side yard requirements for two properties at 26 Murray Street, a parking reduction for an addition at 3 Francis Street West, and various reliefs for accessory buildings at other locations. No applications were denied or deferred.

• Granted D20-2022-005 (26 Murray St, retained): reduced lot frontage to 15.18m and interior side yard to 3.5m, with conditions.
• Granted D20-2022-006 (26 Murray St, severed): reduced lot frontage to 15.18m and interior side yard to 3.5m, with conditions.
• Granted D20-2022-001 (71 Wychwood Cres): allowed two-storey addition, reducing parking requirement from 2 to 1, with conditions.
• Granted D20-2022-003 (3 Francis St W): reduced parking from 33 to 17 for eating establishment addition, with $36,000 cash-in-lieu condition.
• Granted D20-2022-007 (145 Queen St): increased lot coverage for detached garage, with deeming by-law condition.
• Granted D20-2022-008 (228 Hilton's Point Rd): increased accessory building height for garage, limited to one storey.
• Granted D20-2022-009 (24 Flint St): reduced rear yard setback for detached garage with storage loft, with conditions.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative business, including adopting minutes and appointing a chair and vice-chair. The main substantive items are receiving the Accessibility Officer's update, which includes a report on 2021 work plan achievements and the proposed 2022 work plan, plus a media awareness update. The committee will also confirm its 2022 meeting dates. No public hearings or major decisions are on the agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from November 17, 2021 meeting
• 2021 Work Plan Achievements report
• 2022 Work Plan report
• February 2022 Public Awareness of Accessibility in the Media report
• 2022 meeting dates confirmation

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 16, 2022, was cancelled because not enough members attended to form a quorum. No decisions, approvals, or discussions took place. The minutes record only the cancellation and the list of members present.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum; no business conducted.

Growth Management Strategy Task Force

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force is meeting electronically to review a draft discussion paper on Kawartha Lakes' growth management strategy. Members will discuss key messages, content gaps, emphasis, and technical components of the paper, and consider adopting minutes from previous meetings. The meeting is largely a working session to refine the draft before next steps.

• Introduction of draft discussion paper on Growth Management Strategy
• Four discussion questions on narrative, content gaps, emphasis, and technical components
• Adoption of minutes from October 14 and November 30, 2021 meetings
• Electronic participation via Zoom; no public meeting space available

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force reviewed the draft Discussion Paper and provided extensive feedback, emphasizing environmental sustainability as a primary driver, adding links to other City projects, and clarifying the GMS scope. The Task Force also appointed David Webb as Chair and Braden Kemp as Vice-Chair. The consultant will revise the paper for release by April 2022.

• Appointed David Webb as Chair of the Task Force.
• Appointed Braden Kemp as Vice-Chair of the Task Force.
• Adopted the meeting agenda.
• Adopted the minutes from the October 14, 2021 and November 30, 2021 meetings.
• Discussed the draft Discussion Paper and provided comments for revision.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m.

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative items, elect a 2022 chair and vice-chair, review 2021 accomplishments, and create the 2022 work plan. They will also discuss the draft Rural Zoning By-law Consolidation, correspondence about wild parsnip, and updates on programs like wild pigs and deadstock collection.

• Review and comment on draft Rural Zoning By-law Consolidation (jumpinkawarthalakes.ca/ruralzoningbylaw)
• Correspondence from Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Federation of Agriculture regarding Wild Parsnip
• Election of 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of 2021 Work Plan Accomplishments and creation of 2022 Workplan
• Updates on Wild Pigs Program, Deadstock Collection, and Spotlight on Agriculture Gala

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee elected Rebecca Parker as Chair and Adam Shea as Vice-Chair for 2022. They received correspondence on wild parsnip, reviewed 2021 accomplishments, and recommended a 2022 work plan to Council. The committee also discussed the first public draft of the Rural Zoning By-law Consolidation, with concerns about requiring amendments for agriculture-related uses on farms.

• Elected Rebecca Parker as Chair and Adam Shea as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Received correspondence from Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Federation of Agriculture on wild parsnip and directed a response letter (carried)
• Received 2021 Work Plan Accomplishments and included in annual report to Council (carried)
• Recommended 2022 Work Plan to Council within annual report (carried)
• Received presentation on Rural Zoning By-law Consolidation draft (carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings and receiving reports on three development applications: an official plan amendment and rezoning at 614 Shamrock Road in Omemee, a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision on vacant land north of Alcorn Drive in Lindsay, and a zoning by-law amendment at 10 Goodman Road in Rosedale. The committee will also receive updates on municipal infrastructure design guidelines, registered subdivision agreements, and the assumption of a stormwater management pond in the Trails of the Kawarthas subdivision. All three development applications are recommended to be referred back to staff for further review.

• Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment and rezoning at 614 Shamrock Road, Omemee (PLAN2022-005)
• Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision north of Alcorn Drive, Lindsay (PLAN2022-007)
• Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment at 10 Goodman Road, Rosedale (PLAN2022-008)
• Approval recommended for assumption of stormwater management pond in Trails of the Kawarthas subdivision, Lindsay (ENG2022-004)
• Annual update on Municipal Infrastructure Design Guidelines (ENG2022-002)

The Planning Advisory Committee held public meetings for three planning applications and referred all three back to staff for further review and processing. The applications include an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 614 Shamrock Road, a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision north of Alcorn Drive, and a Zoning By-law Amendment at 10 Goodman Road. The committee also received three engineering reports and approved the assumption of the stormwater management pond for the Trails of the Kawarthas Subdivision.

• Referred PLAN2022-005 (614 Shamrock Road) back to staff for further review (carried)
• Referred PLAN2022-007 (Alcorn Drive subdivision) back to staff to address public consultation issues (carried)
• Referred PLAN2022-008 (10 Goodman Road) back to staff until all comments are received (carried)
• Received ENG2022-002 Municipal Infrastructure Design Guidelines annual update (carried)
• Received ENG2022-003 Registered Subdivision Agreement Status Update (carried)
• Approved assumption of Trails of the Kawarthas Subdivision stormwater management pond (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several reports including a future waste management options study and an active transportation master plan. Discussions also covered municipal election updates, heritage inventory frameworks, and local drainage maintenance.

• Future Waste Management Options Study presentation
• Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) Task Force presentation
• Heritage Inventory Framework presentation
• Removal of property from the Heritage Register at 1824 County Road 46, Eldon Township
• Acquisition by donation of the Fenelon Falls Marquee sign

The Committee of the Whole received presentations and reports on future waste management options, the Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force, and a Heritage Inventory Framework, forwarding all recommendations to the next Regular Council meeting. No final decisions were made; all items were received and referred to Council for consideration.

• Received deputation on Future Waste Disposal Options and forwarded to Council
• Received correspondence on Customer Service Dashboard and forwarded to Council
• Received correspondence from Carden Field Naturalists EDI subcommittee and forwarded to CAO and Council
• Received 2021 Bee Hero Awards presentation and forwarded to Council
• Received Future Waste Management Options Study and directed public consultation with staff report by Q3 2022
• Approved ATMP Task Force Terms of Reference (Appendix A) and forwarded to Council
• Adopted Heritage Inventory Framework (Appendix A) and forwarded to Council
• Approved removal of 1824 County Road 46 from Heritage Register and forwarded to Council

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to discuss heritage designations and planning matters. Key items include repealing and replacing a designating by-law for 50 Victoria Avenue North in Lindsay, discussing a concept site plan for that property, and considering designation of 1590 Elm Tree Road in Ops Township. The committee will also receive an archives presentation and a heritage planning update.

• Repeal and replacement of designating by-law for 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay
• Concept site plan discussion for 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay
• Designation of property at 1590 Elm Tree Road, Ops Township
• Archives presentation by A. Fornelli, Manager Corporate Records and Archival Services
• Correspondence regarding 1824 County Road 46

The Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed the designation of 1590 Elm Tree Road as a heritage property and forwarded the recommendation to Council for approval. They also recommended repealing and replacing the designating by-law for 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay, and forwarded that to Council. The committee received several reports for information, including an archives presentation and a heritage planning update, and discussed the concept site plan for 50 Victoria Avenue North, forwarding comments to staff.

• Endorsed designation of 1590 Elm Tree Road, Ops Township (carried)
• Recommended repeal and replacement of By-law 2000-68 for 50 Victoria Avenue North (carried)
• Received archives presentation for information (carried)
• Received heritage planning update for information (carried)
• Received correspondence regarding 1824 County Road 46 for information (carried)
• Received VCHS correspondence and forwarded concept plan comments to staff (carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and receive updates on work plans. They will hear a deputation about land for a wilderness park and a community-driven sustainability research project, and discuss active transportation and other business.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Deputation by James Mulhern on Land for Wilderness Park
• Deputation by Julie Petit and Robin Turri on Community Driven Sustainability research
• Active Transportation Master Plan Update and Sub-Committee Proposal
• Review of CKLEAC Terms of Reference

The Environmental Advisory Committee elected Pat Warren as Chair and Deborah Pearson as Vice-Chair for 2022. It approved a letter of support for the Mishkodeh Center for Indigenous Knowledge and adopted its agenda and previous minutes. No other formal decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Elected Pat Warren as Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Elected Deborah Pearson as Vice-Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Received minutes of December 9, 2021 (carried)
• Approved letter of support for Mishkodeh Center for Indigenous Knowledge (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

This regular Council meeting will consider recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, including approving a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, endorsing a film production feasibility study and creating a Film and Television Office, and adopting a feral pig education and monitoring program. Council will also vote on several road allowance closures and sales, a license agreement for a pipe encroachment, and a fee waiver for compost loading for a local food charity. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and correspondence, but the bulk of decisions are on the listed recommendations.

• Approve Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (Report CAO2022-001)
• Endorse film production study and direct staff to develop a Film and Television Office (Report ED2022-002)
• Waive compost loading fee at Lindsay-Ops Landfill for Kawartha Lakes Food Source
• Declare surplus and sell road allowances adjacent to Aylmer Drive, Avery Point Road, Fell's Point Road, and Bertram/Ernest Streets (minimum $15-$23 per linear foot)
• Support AMO's 7 recommendations on joint and several liability, forwarded to provincial officials

Council approved a $6.8M multi-year capital project for low-volume gravel roads, funded by Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund allocations. It also endorsed AMO's recommendations on joint and several liability, approved a new lease for Horizon Aircraft, and passed several by-laws including a firearms discharge by-law. Several road allowance closures and sales were approved, and a zoning by-law amendment for 702 Golf Course Road was adopted.

• Approved $6.8M Low Volume Gravel Roads capital project (carried)
• Endorsed AMO's 7 recommendations on joint and several liability (carried)
• Approved lease agreement with Horizon Aircraft for 5-year term at airport (carried)
• Awarded plow truck contract to Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Limited (carried)
• Awarded transit software enhancements to Tripspark/Trapeze for $137,844 (carried)
• Approved Affordable Housing Target Program with 4 units and incentives (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-011 to repeal and replace firearms discharge by-law (carried)
• Authorized land acquisition along Canal Street, Bobcaygeon for road widening (carried)

Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation and Update Task Force

The Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation and Update Task Force is meeting electronically to receive a project status update, review the project timeline, and discuss the introduction of a draft rural zoning by-law. The group will also discuss the approach to 2022 public stakeholder consultation and next steps. This is a working session with no decisions listed on the agenda.

• Introduction of draft rural zoning by-law
• Discussion of 2022 public stakeholder consultation approach
• Project status update and timeline review
• Adoption of minutes from November 23, 2020 meeting

The Rural Zoning By-law Consolidation and Update Task Force met and appointed Steve Strathdee as Chair and Councillor Andrew Veale as Vice-Chair. They received a project update and discussed the first draft of a new rural zoning by-law that would consolidate 13 existing by-laws with 193 zone categories into one by-law with 37 categories. No final decisions were made on the by-law; the draft is still under review with public consultation planned for March 2022.

• Appointed Steve Strathdee as Chair (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Andrew Veale as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes from November 23, 2020 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:45 a.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider seven minor variance applications at properties across Kawartha Lakes. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and routine administrative items. Public participation is available by email request or written comments.

• Minor variance at 145 Fells Point Road (Fenelon Twp.)
• Minor variance at 6 John Street (Manvers Twp.)
• Minor variance at 527 Cottage Road (Mariposa Twp.)
• Minor variance at 24 Royal Estate Drive (Manvers Twp.)
• Minor variance at 69 Pinewood Crescent (Manvers Twp.)

The Committee of Adjustment approved all seven minor variance applications on the agenda, each with conditions. The applications included a replacement dwelling at 145 Fells Point Road, an industrial building with overhead doors at 6 John Street, a detached garage at 527 Cottage Road, a dwelling addition at 24 Royal Estate Drive, a detached garage at 69 Pinewood Crescent, a second-level addition at 4 Cadillac Blvd, and a pool and shed at 22 Forest Road. The committee also elected Lloyd Robertson as Chair and Dave Marsh as Vice-Chair for the year.

• Elected Lloyd Robertson as Chair and Dave Marsh as Vice-Chair
• Granted minor variance D20-2021-071 for replacement dwelling at 145 Fells Point Road (carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2021-075 for industrial building with overhead doors at 6 John Street (carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2021-076 for detached garage at 527 Cottage Road (carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2021-078 for dwelling addition at 24 Royal Estate Drive (carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2021-079 for detached garage at 69 Pinewood Crescent (carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2021-080 for second-level addition at 4 Cadillac Blvd (carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2021-081 for pool and shed at 22 Forest Road (carried)

Drainage Board

The Drainage Board will consider engineer's reports for the MacEachern Brown and Hugh Davidson municipal drains, with options to recommend adoption, rejection, or referral back to the engineer. The board will also hear presentations, take questions, and allow petition signature changes. The meeting is livestreamed as City Hall is closed to the public.

• MacEachern Brown Municipal Drain Engineer's Report (4th submission) by DM Wills Associates
• Hugh Davidson Municipal Drain Section 78 Improvement Engineer's Report by M. Gerrits Consulting
• Opportunity to add or withdraw signatures from MacEachern Brown petition
• Section 78 Improvement Application by E. Bagshaw for Hugh Davidson Drain
• Recommendations to Council include by-law preparation and Court of Revision

The Drainage Board recommended that City Council adopt the MacEachern Brown Municipal Drain Engineer's Report and the Hugh Davidson Municipal Drain Section 78 Engineer's Report, proceed with first and second reading of the by-laws, and schedule Courts of Revision. Both motions were carried. The board also adopted the agenda and previous minutes, with no declarations of pecuniary interest.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Received December 12, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt MacEachern Brown Municipal Drain Engineer's Report and prepare by-law (carried)
• Recommended Council proceed with first and second reading of MacEachern Brown by-law (carried)
• Recommended Council schedule Court of Revision for MacEachern Brown report (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Hugh Davidson Municipal Drain Section 78 Engineer's Report and prepare by-law (carried)
• Recommended Council proceed with first and second reading of Hugh Davidson by-law (carried)
• Recommended Council schedule Court of Revision for Hugh Davidson report (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting. They will appoint a chair and vice-chair, adopt the agenda and previous minutes, receive updates from the Accessibility Officer and working groups, and set meeting dates for 2022. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Adoption of minutes from November 17, 2021 meeting
• Accessibility Officer Update (item 5.1)
• Public Awareness and Public Spaces working group updates (items 5.2, 5.3)
• Set 2022 meeting dates (item 6.1)

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for January 19, 2022, was cancelled because not enough members were present to form a quorum. No decisions were made or discussed.

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to handle routine business: elect officers, adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, and review a January 2022 activity summary. They will also discuss landfill complaints, leachate outbreaks, an October 2021 MECP inspection, a waste strategy update, and a draft 2021 work summary with a 2022 work plan. Public comment is scheduled.

• Review of October 2021 MECP inspection of Lindsay Ops landfill and household hazardous waste depot
• Discussion of 2021 work summary and draft 2022 work plan
• Update on Waste Strategy Initiative progress
• Review of landfill complaints and leachate outbreaks
• Approval of November 17, 2021 meeting minutes

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to adopt minutes, review the final Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2022-2025, and discuss next steps. The plan is being presented to Council, and the committee will also hear a round table discussion and correspondence, including a youth exhibit report.

• Final Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2022-2025 presented to Council
• Adoption of minutes from November 29, 2021 meeting
• Youth exhibit report and media releases discussed
• Electronic participation meeting; public access via Zoom by request

The committee heard that the Final Community Safety and Well-Being Plan was presented to Council on January 11, 2022, and will be officially adopted at the regular Council meeting on January 25, 2022. Implementation details will be communicated in the coming weeks, with a progress report to Council required in Q1 of 2023. The committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the agenda as circulated (moved by Nydam, seconded by Tatchell)
• Adopted minutes from November 29, 2021 meeting (moved by Tatchell, seconded by Nydam)
• Adjourned at 1:23 p.m. (moved by Councillor Dunn, seconded by Sutherland)

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and receive updates. Key items include a discussion on resuming boat wrap recycling, a progress update on the Waste Strategy Initiative, and votes on the 2021 work summary/2022 work plan and a proposed Corporate Waste Reduction Vision.

• Discussion on boat wrap recycling: company may accept again this spring for a tipping fee; bale wrap not accepted
• Waste Strategy Initiative Progress Update to be received
• 2021 Work Summary and 2022 Work Plan to be received and approved
• Corporate Waste Reduction Vision Memo to be received and approved

The Waste Management Advisory Committee approved its 2021 work summary and 2022 work plan, and approved the proposed Corporate Waste Reduction Vision. The committee also elected Chris Appleton as Chair and Ron Ashmore as Vice-Chair, and received updates on boat wrap recycling and the waste strategy initiative.

• Approved 2021 Work Summary and 2022 Work Plan (carried)
• Approved Corporate Waste Reduction Vision (carried)
• Received Waste Strategy Initiative Progress Update (carried)
• Elected Chris Appleton as Chair (acclaimed)
• Elected Ron Ashmore as Vice-Chair (acclaimed)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved November 8, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management is meeting electronically to review operations reports for November and December 2021, and to consider the results of the 2021 resident and family satisfaction surveys. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss confidential operational matters. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom by request.

• Review of Victoria Manor Operations Report for November and December 2021
• 2021 Victoria Manor Resident Satisfaction Survey Report
• 2021 Victoria Manor Family Satisfaction Survey Report
• Closed session for confidential operations report and closed minutes

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management met electronically and received several reports for information, including operations for Nov-Dec 2021 and resident and family satisfaction surveys. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with an operational verbal update on COVID-19 and staffing challenges.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Approved minutes of Nov 15, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received Victoria Manor Operations Report for Nov-Dec 2021 (carried)
• Received 2021 Resident Satisfaction Survey Report (carried)
• Received 2021 Family Satisfaction Survey Report (carried)
• Convened into closed session (carried)
• Received operational verbal update from Pam Kulas (carried)
• Adjourned at 1:43 p.m. (carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage matters, including an update on the Old Gaol Wall demolition, a proposed framework for the heritage inventory, and a request to remove a property at 1824 County Road 46 from the heritage register. They will also review the 2021 work plan and draft the 2022 plan, and consider a designation request for 25 Melbourne Street East in Lindsay.

• Old Gaol Wall demolition update with site plan concept
• Removal of listed property from Heritage Register: 1824 County Road 46, Eldon Township (with objection)
• Designation request for 25 Melbourne Street East, Lindsay
• Heritage Inventory Framework report
• 2021 review and draft 2022 work plan

The committee voted to keep 1824 County Road 46 on the Heritage Register despite the owner's request for removal, citing precedent concerns. It also endorsed the 2022 work plan and Heritage Inventory Framework, both forwarded to Council for approval. A heritage evaluation was requested for 25 Melbourne Street East, and the Old Gaol wall demolition update was received for discussion.

• 1824 County Road 46 remains on Heritage Register (carried)
• 2022 work plan forwarded to Council for approval (carried)
• Heritage Inventory Framework endorsed and forwarded to Council (carried)
• Heritage evaluation requested for 25 Melbourne Street East (carried)
• Old Gaol wall demolition update received; members to review concept plan (carried)
• Victoria County Historical Society correspondence tabled for later discussion (carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings on two zoning and official plan amendment applications. One would amend the Manvers Zoning By-law at 702 Golf Course Road for Maltheb Farms 2000 Ltd., with a recommendation to approve. The other, at 1082 Lilac Road in Ops, would amend the Official Plan and zoning by-law for the Martin family, but staff recommend referring it back for more comments.

• Public meeting and recommendation to approve zoning by-law amendment D06-2021-028 at 702 Golf Course Road (Maltheb Farms 2000 Ltd.)
• Public meeting on Official Plan and zoning amendments D01-2021-005 and D06-2021-030 at 1082 Lilac Road, Ops (Martin)
• Recommendation to refer the Lilac Road applications back to staff pending agency comments
• Meeting held electronically; public can watch on YouTube

The Planning Advisory Committee appointed Councillor Andrew Veale as Chair and Mike Barkwell as Vice-Chair. It approved forwarding a zoning by-law amendment for 702 Golf Course Road to Council for adoption, and referred an Official Plan and zoning amendment for 1082 Lilac Road back to staff pending further comments.

• Appointed Councillor Andrew Veale as Chair
• Appointed Mike Barkwell as Vice-Chair
• Approved forwarding zoning amendment at 702 Golf Course Road to Council (PAC2022-002)
• Referred Official Plan and zoning amendment at 1082 Lilac Road back to staff (PAC2022-003)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing recommendations on establishing a film and television office, approving a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, and amending the council code of conduct. It will also consider declaring several road allowances surplus and selling them to adjacent landowners, with prices set per linear foot. All items are recommendations to be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

• Endorse Film Production and Process Study; develop Film and Television Office
• Approve Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
• Remove mandatory affidavit from Code of Conduct Investigation Protocols
• Declare surplus and sell road allowances at Aylmer Dr./East Beehive Rd., Avery Point Rd., Fell's Point Rd., Bertram/Ernest St.
• Request to waive compost loading fee at Lindsay-Ops Landfill for Kawartha Lakes Food Source

The Committee of the Whole received and endorsed the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, directing it to Council for final approval. It also endorsed the Film Production and Processes Feasibility Study findings, directing staff to develop a Film and Television Office. Several road allowance closures and sales were supported in principle, along with a license agreement for a pipe encroachment on Skyline Road. All recommendations were carried and will be brought forward to the next Regular Council Meeting.

• Endorsed Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (Carried)
• Endorsed Film Production and Processes Feasibility Study findings, directed staff to develop Film and Television Office (Carried)
• Directed staff to enter License Agreement for pipe encroachment on Skyline Road (Carried)
• Supported closure and sale of road allowance adjacent to Aylmer Dr. and 90 East Beehive Rd., Bobcaygeon (Carried)
• Supported closure and sale of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 309 ½ Avery Point Road (Carried)
• Supported closure and sale of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 203 Avery Point Road (Carried)
• Supported closure and sale of road allowance adjacent to 89, 90, 95 Fell’s Point Road (Carried)
• Supported closure and sale of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 243 Avery Point Road (Carried)