Kawartha Lakes public meetings in 2024
82 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council Meeting on Dec 10, 2024 will open at 12:30 p.m., recess for the Kawartha Lakes‑Haliburton Housing Corporation annual general meeting, reconvene afterward, adopt a by‑law confirming the special meeting’s proceedings, and then adjourn.
- Recess for the Kawartha Lakes‑Haliburton Housing Corporation (KLHHC) Annual General Meeting
- KLHHC AGM presented by CEO Kirsten Maxwell
- Adoption of a by‑law to confirm the proceedings of the special council meeting
- Adjournment of the special council meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hold an election to determine the 2025 Deputy Mayor. The meeting also includes presentations on water-wastewater and transportation master plans, as well as several zoning and subdivision approvals.
- Election of the 2025 Deputy Mayor
- Zoning By-law Amendments for 77 Kawartha Lakes Road 36, 203-213 Kawartha Lakes Road 36, and 61-75 Logie Street
- Increase of Development Application Approvals Process (DAAP) fee to 6.0% for subdivisions
- Naming of new service roads as Homestead Drive and Wagstaff Road
- Assumption of Arizona Heights Subdivision, Phase One in Bobcaygeon
Municipal Heritage Committee
The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed heritage designation of two specific properties. The body will also receive updates on archaeological management and proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act.
- Proposed Heritage Designation of 1436 Highway 7A, Geographic Township of Manvers
- Request to Designate 121-123 William Street North, Town of Lindsay
- Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act through Bill 227
- Archaeological Management Plan Update by TMHC Inc.
- 2024 Part IV and V Heritage Permits Delegated Authority
Victoria Manor Committee of Management
The Victoria Manor Committee of Management will discuss the 2025 budget and review operations reports for August and September 2024. The committee will also receive information on Ontario Health priorities and committee meeting dates for 2025.
- Adoption of December 9, 2024 agenda
- Approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
- 2025 Budget verbal update
- Financial update from Sienna Staff
- Victoria Manor Operations Report for August and September 2024
Special Council Meeting
Council is meeting to discuss the Mayor's proposed 2025 tax-supported operating budget. A primary focus of the meeting is the deliberation of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2025 annual billing statement.
- Deliberation of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2025 Annual Billing Statement
- Receipt of correspondence from Solicitor General Michael Kerzner regarding provincial relief for the OPP 2025 billing statement
- Discussion of the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Tax-Supported Operating Budget
Municipal By-law Appeals Committee
The Municipal By-Law Appeals Committee will convene in closed session to consider a personal matter regarding a short-term rental appeal. The meeting is an electronic participation session.
- Closed session to consider short-term rental appeal (MBA2024-003)
- Electronic participation meeting
- Declaration of pecuniary interest
- Adoption of closed session agenda
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of new minor variance applications for properties in Fenelon, Fenelon Falls, Verulam, Mariposa, Bobcaygeon, and Lindsay. Items include applications from TD Consulting Inc., Groundswell Urban Planners Inc., and private owners. A consent application for Baseline Road in Somerville is also on the agenda. No decisions have been made prior to the meeting.
- COA2024-097 – minor variance at 47 Sugar Bush Trail, Part Lot 26, Concession 10, Fenelon (owner David Ryan, applicant TD Consulting Inc.)
- COA2024-104 – minor variance at 145 Queen Street, Lots 7‑8 South of Queen, Fenelon Falls (owners Bonnie Drewery and Andrew Harrison)
- COA2024-108 – minor variance at 322 Front Street West, Lot 20, Bobcaygeon (owner 1000329376 Ontario Inc., applicant Groundswell Urban Planners Inc.)
- COA2024-110 – minor variance at 100 Reid Street, Part Block G, Bobcaygeon (owner Deondo Corp., applicant TD Consulting Inc.)
- COA2024-114 – consent for Baseline Road, Part Lot 52, Somerville (owner/applicant Craig Moore)
Special Council Meeting
The agenda for the Kawartha Lakes Special Council meeting on November 28, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific agenda content.
Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee
The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting. It will receive a presentation of the 2023 Annual Monitoring Report, discuss landfill complaints and leachate outbreaks, and receive updates on the capital project expansion. The committee will also consider the 2024 work‑plan summary, support the draft 2025 work plan, and review proposed 2025 meeting dates.
- Landfill complaints
- Leachate outbreaks
- Capital Projects Expansion update
- 2023 Annual Monitoring Report presentation
- Draft 2025 Work Plan
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will receive several reports and consider multiple zoning by‑law amendments, including one for 77 Kawartha Lakes Road 36. It will also consider a proposal to raise the Development Application Approvals Process fee for subdivisions to 6.0 %. Additional items include a subdivision agreement for Walden Farm and updates to subdivision policy templates.
- Approve zoning amendment (PLAN2024-066) for 77 Kawartha Lakes Road 36
- Approve zoning amendment (PLAN2024-064) for 203‑213 Kawartha Lakes Road 36
- Approve zoning amendment (PLAN2024-065) for 61 and 75 Logie Street
- Increase subdivision DAAP fee to 6.0 % (ENG2024-031)
- Endorse subdivision agreement for Walden Farm (PLAN2024-070)
Special Council Meeting
The agenda for the Kawartha Lakes Special Council meeting on November 27, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council will receive deputations on spending priorities and on the city's participation in the Partners for Climate Protection program. It will receive correspondence from the Kawartha Lakes Public Library Board and the Ontario Provincial Police regarding budget requests and billing. The council will then deliberate the Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Water and Wastewater Capital and Operating Budgets, the Tax‑Supported Capital Budget, the Special Projects Budget, and the Tax‑Supported Operating Budget, which includes a $427,000 increase from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund.
- Deliberation of Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Water and Wastewater Capital and Operating Budgets
- Deliberation of Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Tax‑Supported Capital Budget
- Deliberation of Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Special Projects Budget
- Deliberation of Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Tax‑Supported Operating Budget, amended for a $427,000 OMPF increase
- Reception of deputations on spending priorities and on the Partners for Climate Protection program
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a NSERC grant proposal from Thom Luloff of Fleming College. The body will also receive updates on several environmental work plans and local conservation projects.
- Thom Luloff presentation on Fleming College NSERC Grant proposal
- KRCA update on Shoreline Naturalization Project at Lion's Park, Coboconk
- Discussion on Tree By-law
- Updates on Pollinator Action, Bird Friendly, Transportation, and Healthy Environment subcommittees
- Discussion on Turtle Crossing Signage and mosquito spraying
Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss the PRC Activity Summary Spreadsheet and the 2023 Annual Monitoring Report. The session includes updates on landfill operations and proposed meeting dates for 2025.
- 2023 Annual Monitoring Report presentation
- Reports on leachate outbreaks and landfill complaints
- MECP comments and monitoring updates
- Capital project updates
- Customer service survey update
Regular Council Meeting
The City of Kawartha Lakes Council is reviewing the Economic Development Strategy 2025-2029 and the feasibility findings for a new Cultural Centre. The body is also deciding on heritage designations, road closures, and updates to building and wastewater by-laws.
- Approval of Economic Development Strategy 2025-2029
- Direction to proceed to site selection and design for a Cultural Centre
- Sale of road allowance adjacent to 49 Gardiner Shore Avenue, Fenelon Falls at $2.50 per square foot
- Funding of $6,000.00 for Maryboro Lodge from Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve
- Proposed heritage designation of 19 Third Street, Village of Sturgeon Point
Waste Management Advisory Committee
The Waste Management Advisory Committee will meet on Nov 13, 2024 at City Hall. Members will discuss a blue‑box transition option for sources not currently eligible, a proposal to repeal and replace the existing waste‑management by‑law, an update to the Integrated Waste Management Strategy, and the implementation of a Source Separated Organics (SSO) program. No decisions have been recorded in the agenda.
- Blue Box Transition Option for Non‑Eligible Sources
- Waste Management By‑law Repeal and Replace (see WM2024-009.pdf)
- Integrated Waste Management Strategy Update
- Source Separated Organics (SSO) discussion
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting will present an overview of the Mayor's proposed 2025 budgets, followed by presentations, deputations, and correspondence related to those budgets. Council will also adopt a by-law confirming the proceedings of this special meeting.
- Overview of the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budgets (Mayor Elmslie, CAO Ron Taylor, Director Sara Beukeboom)
- Presentations regarding the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budgets
- Deputations regarding the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budgets
- Correspondence regarding the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budgets
- By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting
City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force
The Roads Task Force will hear a presentation on the Roads Database from the Director of Public Works. A case study on the gravel portion of Chambers Road will be discussed. The group will also set the schedule for future meetings.
- Roads Database presentation – Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works
- Chambers Road – Gravel Portion case study – Councillor Perry
- Schedule for future meetings – Councillor Perry
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to receive information reports from the Accessibility Officer, working groups, and Council. Discussions include accessibility design standards, public consultations, and a logo refresh.
- Information and Communications Accessibility Design Standards update
- Accessibility Consultations update
- Logo Refresh for public awareness
- Updates on public spaces, parks, built environment, and transportation
- End of Term Announcement
Municipal Heritage Committee
The Municipal Heritage Committee will review several updates, including the Economic Development Strategy, the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement, and a Heritage Planning Update. A deputation will be heard on 121‑123 William Street North, Lindsay. The committee will discuss a proposal to designate 204 Ballyduff Road in the Geographic Township of Manvers as a heritage property.
- Deposition – 121‑123 William Street North, Lindsay
- Economic Development Strategy update (2024‑2029)
- 2024 Provincial Planning Statement presentation
- Heritage Planning Update
- Proposed heritage designation of 204 Ballyduff Road, Manvers
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will receive three public meeting reports. It will vote to approve and adopt a zoning by-law amendment for 220 Linden Valley Road in Mariposa. The other two reports – amendments to the Official Plan and zoning by-laws for 75 Main Street in Bobcaygeon and 400 Kent Street West in Lindsay – will be received for information only.
- Approve amendment of Mariposa Zoning By-law 94-07 at 220 Linden Valley Road (Holcrest Farms Ltd.)
- Receive information on amendment of Official Plan and Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law 16-78 at 75 Main Street (75 Maindev Inc.)
- Receive information on amendment of Official Plan and Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at 400 Kent Street West (Nautical Land Group)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive and consider a series of presentations and reports, including the Economic Development Strategy 2025‑2029, a Cultural Centre feasibility study, a community signage update, and a proposal to repeal and replace the building‑code by‑law. It will also approve a surplus declaration, closure and sale of a portion of road allowance adjacent to 49 Gardiner Shore Road at $2.50 per square foot, directing staff to close and convey the land. All recommendations will be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next regular meeting.
- Surplus declaration, closure and sale of road allowance adjacent to 49 Gardiner Shore Road at $2.50 per sq ft
- Approval of Economic Development Strategy 2025‑2029
- Endorsement of Phase Two Cultural Centre Feasibility Study and direction to proceed to Phase Three (site selection and design)
- Repeal and replacement of By‑Law 2021‑161 (building code administration and enforcement)
- Adoption of the Osprey as the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Bird
Agricultural Development Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee will receive updates on modern farm equipment needs on roadways, the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Project, the International Plowing Match, Farm 911, the International Agri‑Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative, and the Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative. The agenda consists of presentations and verbal updates from the Economic Development Division, with no decisions listed. Standard procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and declaration of pecuniary interest are also included.
- Modern Farm Equipment Needs on Roadways – Working Group update
- Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Project – verbal update
- International Plowing Match – showcase update
- International Agri‑Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative – guidelines presented
- Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative – guidelines presented
Committee of Adjustment
The Kawartha Lakes Committee of Adjustment will consider eight minor variance applications. The applications involve properties on 25 Melbourne Street East, 20 Lakeview Boulevard, 131 Kenedon Drive, 26 Goodman Road, 26 Hummingbird Lane, 263 Glenarm Road, 204 Rustic Trail, and 15 Rumohr Drive. Each item will be presented for possible approval or denial. No other business is listed.
- COA2024-095 – Minor variance for 25 Melbourne Street East (Lot 8, Plan 15P)
- COA2024-096 – Minor variance for 20 Lakeview Boulevard (Part Lot 11, Concession C)
- COA2024-098 – Minor variance for 131 Kenedon Drive (Part of Lot 17, Concession 7)
- COA2024-099 – Minor variance for 26 Goodman Road (Part Lot 31, Concession 8)
- COA2024-100 – Minor variance for 26 Hummingbird Lane (Part Lot 4 and Lot 5, Concession 4)
Regular Council Meeting
The Kawartha Lakes Council will adopt a new Operating Surplus Disposition Policy, directing surplus funds to specific reserves. It will also approve a lease agreement with Dunsford Community Centre Inc. and deny Bobcaygeon Creeks Inc.'s request to purchase unpatented land and road allowances. Additional items include amendments to the Mandatory Connection By‑Law, support for a telecommunication facility at 498 Golf Course Road, and related infrastructure updates.
- Adopt Operating Surplus Disposition Policy and transfer water, wastewater, people services, and tax stabilization reserves as outlined in Report CORP2024-026
- Approve lease agreement between Dunsford Community Centre Inc. and the City (Report RS2024-050)
- Deny Bobcaygeon Creeks Inc.'s request to purchase unpatented land and adjacent road allowances (Report RS2024-049)
- Approve amendments to By‑Law 2014-255 (Mandatory Connection By‑Law) (Report CORP2024-022)
- Support conditional 90‑metre telecommunication facility at 498 Golf Course Road, pending development agreement (Report PLAN2024-057)
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting, hear a presentation on the Tree By‑law, and receive updates from subcommittees. It will discuss mosquito spraying, turtle crossing signage planned for 2025, and a resolution on the city acting as a willing host for renewable energy projects. Additional items include a land‑trust partnership launch, membership changes, and a municipal climate internship program.
- Tree By‑law presentation by Solicitor R. Carlson
- Mosquito Spraying discussion
- Turtle Crossing Signage in 2025
- Resolution on "willing host" for renewable energy
- Municipal Climate Internship
City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force
The Roads Task Force is meeting to continue a 'Roads 101' presentation and review updates to the 5 Year Roads Plan. The body will also discuss a roads database and consider petitions for road resurfacing.
- Review of updates to the 5 Year Roads Plan
- Discussion of the Roads Database
- Petition with 28 signatures for the resurfacing of Lightning Point Road
- Petition with 108 signatures for the resurfacing of County Road 41
City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee
The City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee meeting on October 15, 2024 has no agenda items listed in the provided document. As a result, no decisions or discussions are detailed.
City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force
The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force will adopt its agenda and the minutes from its September 24 meeting. It will hear deputations and correspondence, and consider the Terms of Reference and Final Concepts Matrix as new business. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.
- Adoption of agenda
- Adoption of minutes from September 24, 2024
- Deputations
- Correspondence
- New Business – Terms of Reference/Final Concepts Matrix
City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee
The Budget Committee is meeting to review the process and current status of the Draft 2025 Tax Supported Budgets. The session includes specific reviews of roads projects and salary lines for Victoria Manor.
- Review of Draft 2025 Tax Supported Budgets
- Supplementary information regarding Victoria Manor salary line
- 2025 Roads Projects for budget consideration
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will receive for information two applications to amend local zoning. One application seeks to amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at 68 McLaughlin Road, Lindsay. The other seeks to amend the Kawartha Lakes Official Plan and the Township of Fenelon Zoning By-law 12-95 at 4544 Highway 35, Cameron. The committee will also receive a Provincial Planning Statement information report.
- PLAN2024-054 – Application to amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at 68 McLaughlin Road, Lindsay
- PLAN2024-055 – Applications to amend the Kawartha Lakes Official Plan and Fenelon Zoning By-law 12-95 at 4544 Highway 35, Cameron
- PLAN2024-056 – Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 – Information Report
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a lease agreement for a Paramedic Headquarters and Fleet Centre and a proposal for a 90-metre telecommunications facility. Members are also considering updates to automated speed enforcement and mandatory utility connection bylaws.
- Proposed 90.0 metre telecommunication facility at 498 Golf Course Road, Geographic Township of Manvers
- Lease Agreement between Trillium Lakelands District School Board and the City for Paramedic Headquarters and Fleet Centre
- Amendments to By-Law 2014-255 regarding mandatory connection to drinking water and wastewater systems
- Novation Agreement with the Province of Ontario for the Growing Local Food Wholesale Market in the Kawartha Region project
- Report ENG2024-022 regarding Automated Speed Enforcement Update
Municipal Heritage Committee
The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee will meet electronically on October 3, 2024. The agenda includes routine administrative items and a report on an alteration application for 60 Bond Street West in Lindsay. The committee will review the application and related documents. An update on downtown Lindsay public art will also be presented.
- Review of alteration application for 60 Bond Street West, Lindsay (KLMHC2024-054 and appendices)
- Downtown Lindsay public art update (presentation by D. Goodwin, Economic Development Officer)
- Adoption of agenda, declaration of pecuniary interest, and adoption of minutes
- Subcommittee updates
- New or other business
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of minor variance applications for properties across Kawartha Lakes, including locations on Highway 35, Bronte Lane, Snug Harbour Road, Beachli Lane, and Front Street West. The meeting also includes routine administrative business, consents, deferred applications, and other business items. Decisions on each variance will be made during this session.
- COA2024-081 – minor variance for 7971 Highway 35, owners Eric Hall and Kelly Pellerine
- COA2024-082 – minor variance for 7 Bronte Lane, owners Kevin Primmer and Beverly Swan
- COA2024-083 – minor variance for 375 Snug Harbour Road, applicants Ernie and Kim Griffioen
- COA2024-084 – minor variance for 32 Beachli Lane, applicant Manojah Ganeshalingam
- COA2024-085 – minor variance for 81 Front Street West, applicant Melissa Ryall
City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee
The Budget Committee is meeting to receive departmental budget presentations. These presentations cover Human Services, the CAO Department, and Fire Services.
- Departmental Budget Presentation - Human Services
- Departmental Budget Presentation - CAO Department
- Departmental Budget Presentation - Fire Services
City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting, hear deputations, and consider the proposed 2025 Capital and Special Projects Budgets presented by the Manager of Corporate Assets. The committee will also address any new or other business before adjourning.
- Adoption of agenda
- Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
- Presentation of Proposed 2025 Capital and Special Projects Budgets
- Deputations
- New business and other business items
Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee
The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to review landfill complaints, leachate outbreaks, and capital projects. The committee will also discuss a customer service survey and provide an update on landfill expansion.
- Landfill complaints
- Leachate outbreaks
- Capital projects update
- Customer service survey update
- Landfill expansion update
Regular Council Meeting
The City of Kawartha Lakes Council is meeting to decide on the surplus declaration and sale of several road allowances. The body is also reviewing heritage designations for properties in Bobcaygeon and Omemee and funding for the Fenelon Falls Volunteer Firefighters Association.
- Proposed sale of road allowance between 18 Golden Road and 10 Griffin Drive at $2.50 per square foot
- Proposed sale of shoreline road allowance (Grove Road) in Fenelon at $9.00 per square foot
- Proposed sale of road allowance at Doubletree Road and Willowdale Court at $2.50 per square foot
- Heritage designation of 49 King Street East (Bobcaygeon Schoolhouse) and 2 King Street West (John McCrea Memorial Methodist Parsonage)
- Funding of $6,000.00 for the Fenelon Falls Volunteer Firefighters Association from the Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Reserve
Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force
The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force is meeting to receive a presentation on the Phase 2 Final Concept Report. The body will also hear updates from local arts organizations regarding the proposed centre.
- Presentation of Cultural Centre Feasibility Study Phase 2 final report by Mitchell May of Giaimo Architecture Inc.
- Deputation from Susan Taylor regarding the status of the Kawartha Art Gallery
- Deputation from Tom Colliver regarding the Academy Theatre's future plans in relation to the proposed cultural centre
Victoria Manor Committee of Management
The Victoria Manor Committee of Management will receive a presentation on the Draft 2025 Operating Budget for Victoria Manor, delivered by Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services, and other officials. The committee will also receive a presentation on the Draft 2025 Capital Budget for Victoria Manor. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda, approval of the minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for October 21, 2024. No decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Overview of the Draft 2025 Operating Budget for Victoria Manor (presentation by Cheryl Faber and others)
- Overview of the Draft 2025 Capital Budget for Victoria Manor (presentation by Cheryl Faber)
- Approval of the minutes of the June 17, 2024 Victoria Manor Committee of Management meeting
- Closed session (no details provided)
- Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will conduct routine procedural business and hear two budget presentations: one from Kawartha Conservation and another from the Lindsay Business Improvement Area. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Kawartha Conservation Budget Presentation
- Lindsay BIA Budget Presentation
Victoria Manor Committee of Management
The Victoria Manor Committee of Management will receive an overview presentation of the draft 2025 Operating Budget for Victoria Manor. A second presentation will provide an overview of the draft 2025 Capital Budget. The supporting 2025 Draft Operating Budget Report will also be received, and the committee will enter a closed‑session for confidential matters.
- Presentation: Overview of Draft 2025 Operating Budget – Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services
- Receipt of Report VMC2024‑09 – 2025 Draft Operating Budget Report
- Presentation: Overview of Draft 2025 Capital Budget – Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services
- Closed session to consider confidential matters under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b)(d)(g)
- Adoption of agenda and approval of minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting
Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee
The committee is meeting to review activity summaries, including leachate outbreaks and landfill complaints. The agenda includes updates on monitoring, capital projects, and a presentation on a 2023 wetland study.
- Review of leachate outbreaks and landfill complaints
- MECP comments and monitoring updates
- Capital project updates
- 2023 Lindsay Ops Wetland Study Presentation
- Customer service survey update
City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will hear departmental budget presentations for the Paramedic Service and Development Services. Members may discuss the proposed allocations for each department. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Departmental budget presentation – Paramedic Service
- Departmental budget presentation – Development Services
- Adoption of agenda
- Declaration of pecuniary interest
- Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee met electronically on September 17, 2024. The committee adopted its agenda and minutes and received updates on new accessible parking stalls in Omemee, Fenelon Falls and Lindsay, and on the development of an Information and Communication Accessibility Design Standards (ICADS) document and related Management Directive. No other reports were presented and no decisions were made beyond routine approvals.
- New accessible parking stalls added in Omemee, Fenelon Falls and Lindsay
- Information and Communication Accessibility Design Standards (ICADS) document being created
- Management Directive to support ICADS in development
- Adoption of agenda and minutes (routine approvals)
- Next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024 (Zoom)
City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee
The City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee meeting on September 17, 2024 will hear budget presentations from KLH Housing Corporation, the Kawartha Lakes Public Library, and Kawartha Lakes Police Services. The committee will consider these budget proposals as part of its oversight responsibilities. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- KLH Housing Corporation budget presentation
- Kawartha Lakes Public Library budget presentation
- Kawartha Lakes Police Services budget presentation
City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force
The Roads Task Force will review the latest updates to the city's 5‑Year Roads Plan and the accompanying Roads Needs Plan. A Roads 101 presentation will be given by the Director of Public Works and the Director of Engineering. Members will discuss sources of funding and mayoral memos related to the 2025 budget priorities.
- Roads 101 Presentation – Bryan Robinson (Director of Public Works) and Juan Rojas (Director of Engineering)
- ENG2024-003: Update to the Roads 5 Year Plan
- Updates to 5 Year Roads Needs Plan
- Discussion of Sources of Funding for road projects
- Mayoral Memos on the Mayor's Priorities for the 2025 Budget
City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee
The Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, then hear three presentations: an overall wage impact on the city budget by CAO Ron Taylor, a Community Services departmental budget by Director Jenn Johnson, and a Public Works departmental budget by Director Bryan Robinson. No decisions or dollar figures are listed in the agenda.
- Overall Wage Impact on City Budget – presentation by Ron Taylor, CAO
- Community Services departmental budget presentation – Jenn Johnson, Director
- Public Works departmental budget presentation – Bryan Robinson, Director
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its June 13, 2024 meeting, consider any deputations or presentations, and receive work‑plan updates from the Pollinator Action, Bird Friendly, Transportation, and Healthy Environment subcommittees. The meeting also includes routine administrative business and scheduling of the next meeting.
- Adopt minutes of the June 13, 2024 Environmental Advisory Committee meeting
- Review work‑plan update from the Pollinator Action subcommittee
- Review work‑plan update from the Bird Friendly subcommittee
- Review work‑plan update from the Transportation subcommittee
- Review work‑plan update from the Healthy Environment subcommittee
City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will hear presentations on the 2025 operating budget, including an overview by the Director of Corporate Services and departmental budget details from Engineering and Corporate Assets and Corporate Services. The committee will consider the information as part of its ongoing budget review process.
- 2025 Operating Budget Kick Off Presentation – Sara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate Services
- Departmental Budget Presentation – Engineering and Corporate Assets – Juan Rojas, Director
- Departmental Budget Presentation – Corporate Services – Sara Beukeboom, Director
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing a zoning by-law amendment for a property in Bobcaygeon. The body is also considering the endorsement of a subdivision agreement for the Lindsay Heights Phase 1 project.
- Zoning By-law 16-78 amendment application for 75 Main Street, Bobcaygeon (PLAN2024-052)
- Subdivision Agreement for Tribute (Lindsay 1) Limited regarding Lindsay Heights Phase 1 (PLAN2024-053)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will vote to approve a series of consent matters that declare road‑allowance parcels surplus, close them, and sell them to adjoining landowners. The items include road allowances between 18 Golden Road and 10 Griffin Drive, Doubletree Road and Willowdale Court, a portion of shoreline road known as Grove Road, and related land parcels. Each sale is set at a value of $2.50 per square foot. The meeting also receives deputations on traffic control and a four‑way stop request.
- RS2024-034 – surplus declaration, closure and sale of road allowance between 18 Golden Road and 10 Griffin Drive, valued at $2.50 per sq ft
- RS2024-035 – surplus declaration, closure and sale of road allowance portions identified as Doubletree Road and Willowdale Court
- RS2024-039 – surplus declaration, closure and sale of a road‑allowance portion and city‑owned property adjacent to 2 & 4 Gilson Point Place (property retained in city ownership)
- RS2024-040 – surplus declaration, closure and sale of shoreline road allowance known as Grove Road in Fenelon
- Deputation requesting a four‑way stop at Riverview Road and Kawartha Lakes Road 36, Lindsay
Municipal Heritage Committee
The Municipal Heritage Committee will discuss a proposed heritage designation for 19 Third Street in the Village of Sturgeon Point and an amendment to By-law 2024‑081 to designate 31‑35 King Street East in the Village of Omemee. The meeting also includes a Coboconk Train Station update, a Heritage Planning update, and a presentation on the Doors Open 2024 event.
- Proposed Heritage Designation of 19 Third Street, Village of Sturgeon Point
- Amendment to By-law 2024‑081 Designating 31‑35 King Street East, Village of Omemee
- Coboconk Train Station Update
- Heritage Planning Update
- Doors Open 2024 event
Waste Management Advisory Committee
The agenda for the Kawartha Lakes Waste Management Advisory Committee on 2024-09-04 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals, contracts, or hearings.
City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee
The City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee will hear presentations on the capital budget, financing options, early‑start capital projects, and the city’s debt strategy. Mayoral memos outlining priorities for the 2025 budget will also be discussed.
- Capital Budget Education and Overview (presented by Adam Found)
- Capital Financing Overview and Information (presented by Sara Beukeboom)
- Early Start Capital and Special Projects (presented by Adam Found)
- Debt Strategy Overview (presented by Jessica Hood)
- Mayoral Memos regarding the Mayor's Priorities for the 2025 Budget
Regular Council Meeting
The council adopted the July 23 minutes and received correspondence on the provincial physician shortage. It approved a payment of up to $270,000 to the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative for three doctor return‑of‑service agreements and gave early‑start approval for a $1,000,000 single‑source fibre‑optic cabling contract for the future Paramedic Headquarters. The council also adopted several zoning and official‑plan amendments, funded heritage and child‑care initiatives, and approved other policy updates.
- Authorize payment of up to $270,000 to the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative for three Doctor Return of Service agreements (Physician Recruitment Reserve).
- Award a single‑source contract to R Line Utility Construction Ltd. for fibre‑optic cabling at the future Paramedic Headquarters, total $1,000,000 (excluding HST).
- Approve zoning by‑law amendment and official‑plan amendment for application D06‑2024‑015 at 1062 3rd Concession and 1691 County Road 121 (Somerville).
- Approve funding of $11,865.18 to the A. Sheila Boyd Heritage Foundation for the Boyd Heritage Museum from the Economic Development Fund.
- Approve a cross‑jurisdictional child‑care agreement with the County of Simcoe.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider nine minor variance applications submitted by property owners. The applications cover locations such as 75 Campbell Beach Road, 33 Douglas Drive, 64 Shadow Lake Road, 83 Paradise Road, and 211 Francis Street. No decisions have been made yet; the items are on the agenda for discussion.
- COA2024-072 – Minor variance for 75 Campbell Beach Road (owner Rob Reid)
- COA2024-073 – Minor variance for 33 Douglas Drive (owner Kathy Firth)
- COA2024-074 – Minor variance for 64 Shadow Lake Road 18 (owner Christine Raffan)
- COA2024-075 – Minor variance for 83 Paradise Road (owner Wendy Anderson)
- COA2024-080 – Minor variance for 211 Francis Street (owner Alexandra Barrett)
Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force
The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force will adopt its agenda and minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting, hear deputations, and review correspondence. The new business item is a workshop to generate feedback on operating and fundraising options for the proposed cultural centre. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Adoption of agenda
- Adoption of minutes from July 23, 2024 meeting
- Deputations
- Correspondence
- New Business: workshop on operating and fundraising options
Waste Management Advisory Committee
The committee will present the Integrated Waste Management Strategy. It will also consider several new business items, including a Bulky Plastics Program, a five‑year Waste Strategy, a construction and demolition diversion plan, corporate waste reduction measures, and a Re‑Use Program. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Integrated Waste Management Strategy Presentation
- Bulky Plastics Program
- Waste Strategy – 5 Year Plan
- Construction & Demolition Diversion
- Corporate Waste Reduction
Agricultural Development Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting. It will receive a presentation by R. Carlson on the proposed Tree Preservation By‑law update. The committee will also receive correspondence from Kawartha Conservation regarding a Watershed‑Based Resource Management Strategy and hear updates on modern farm equipment needs, the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Project, and the 2024 International Plowing Match.
- Presentation on Proposed Tree Preservation By‑law update by R. Carlson
- Correspondence from Kawartha Conservation on Watershed‑Based Resource Management Strategy
- Modern Farm Equipment Needs on Roadways – Working Group update
- Verbal update on Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Project
- 2024 International Plowing Match – showcase update
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will receive four amendment reports: a Bobcaygeon zoning by‑law change, an Emily zoning by‑law change, a Somerville zoning by‑law and official plan amendment, and a Laxton‑Digby‑Longford zoning by‑law update. The Somerville zoning by‑law amendment and the accompanying official plan amendment are slated for approval and adoption, with the Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute the required documents. The Bobcaygeon and Emily amendments are being referred back to staff for further review of agency comments and technical studies.
- PLAN2024-049: Amend Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By‑law 16‑78 at 89 Prince St West – referred back to staff
- PLAN2024-050: Amend Township of Emily Zoning By‑law 1996‑30 at 1023 Kings Wharf Road – referred back to staff
- PLAN2024-051: Amend Somerville Zoning By‑law 78‑45 at 1062 3rd Concession and 1691 KL Road 121 – approved and adopted
- PLAN2024-051: Amend Kawartha Lakes Official Plan at the same sites – approved and adopted
- PLAN2024-043: Amend United Townships of Laxton, Digby, and Longford Zoning By‑law 32‑83 at 31 Barkwell Lane, Norland – approved and adopted
City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force
The City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force will review the Mayoral Decision that established the task force (03‑2024) and the Mayoral Decision that appointed its members (04‑2024). It will also examine its Terms of Reference and consider draft schedules for its meetings and for public outreach.
- Review Mayoral Decision 03‑2024 – Establish Roads Task Force
- Review Mayoral Decision 04‑2024 – Appoint Roads Task Force Members
- Review Roads Task Force Terms of Reference
- Draft meeting schedule for the Roads Task Force
- Draft schedule for public outreach
City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee
The City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Members will review the Mayoral Decisions that established and appointed the Budget Committee and examine the committee’s terms of reference. The committee will receive a general overview of the 2025 budget process, the criteria for departmental budget presentations, and the public‑engagement plan for the budget.
- Adoption of agenda
- Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
- Review of Mayoral Decision 01‑2024 – Establish Budget Committee
- Review of Mayoral Decision 02‑2024 – Appoint Budget Committee Members
- Overview of the 2025 budget process and public‑engagement plan
Municipal Heritage Committee
The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to review heritage planning updates and specific property applications. The body will discuss a proposed heritage designation and an alteration application for properties in Omemee and Lindsay.
- Proposed Heritage Designation of 2 King Street West, Village of Omemee
- Alteration Application for 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay
- Heritage Planning Update (KLMHC2024-46)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider 10 applications for minor variances to zoning bylaws. The meeting will be held virtually with limited in-person seating at City Hall.
- Review of 10 minor variance applications across Kawartha Lakes
- Public participation details and virtual meeting access
- Adoption of previous meeting minutes from June 27, 2024
- Next meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024
- Reservations required for in-person attendance at City Hall
Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force
The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force will review minutes from the June 27 meeting, hear an update from the Kawartha Art Gallery, and participate in a workshop on cultural centre configurations.
- Review minutes from June 27, 2024 meeting
- Update from Kawartha Art Gallery on status
- Workshop on cultural centre configuration and operation options
Regular Council Meeting
The Kawartha Lakes Council will vote to adopt several zoning by-law amendments for properties in the townships of Emily, Verulam and Somerville, as well as an Official Plan amendment for a site on Farmingdale Road. The Council will also approve a by‑law amendment allowing long grasses and native plants in urban areas and will decline a voluntary download of Part 3 of the Provincial Offences Act. Additional items include receiving deputations on road resurfacing, grading and senior services, and receiving correspondence on infrastructure policy and lithium‑ion battery regulations.
- Adopt zoning by‑law amendment for 58 Shoreview Road and 55 Perdue Road (Emily) – application D06‑2024‑010
- Adopt zoning by‑law amendment for 75 St. Alban's Road (Verulam) – application D06‑2024‑011
- Adopt zoning by‑law amendment for 1101 Kawartha Lakes Road 49 (Somerville) – application D06‑2024‑008
- Adopt Official Plan amendment for 9 Farmingdale Road, Kirkfield – application D01‑2024‑002
- Approve by‑law amendment to permit long grasses and native plants in urban areas
Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee
The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee will meet on July 17, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. to consider a series of reports, including leachate outbreaks, landfill complaints, MECP comments, monitoring updates, and capital project updates. The agenda also includes a discussion of a customer service survey and a public comment period.
- Leachate Outbreaks report
- Landfill Complaints report
- MECP Comments report
- Monitoring Updates
- Capital Project Updates
Development Charges Task Force
The Development Charges Task Force will review the minutes from the March 28, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes updates from city staff and Watson and Associates. New members Jeff Solly, Mark Wilson, and Bernard Finney will be welcomed to the task force.
- Adoption of March 28, 2024, meeting minutes
- Welcoming new members Jeff Solly, Mark Wilson, and Bernard Finney
- Staff update
- Update by Watson and Associates
Planning Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing multiple applications to amend zoning by-laws in Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Kinmount, and Kirkfield. The agenda includes both public meeting reports and regular planning reports for various properties.
- Zoning amendment at 58 Shoreview and 55 Perdue Road, Lindsay
- Zoning amendment at 75 St. Albans Rd, Bobcaygeon
- Zoning amendment at 1101 Kawartha Lakes Road 49, Bobcaygeon
- Zoning amendment at 5 Crego Street, Kinmount
- Official plan amendment at 9 Farmingdale Road, Kirkfield
Municipal Heritage Committee
The Municipal Heritage Committee is reviewing proposed amendments to the Heritage Applications Policy and the Heritage Delegated Authority By-law. The committee will also consider an alteration application for 1474 Highway 7A in Manvers Township and a new heritage designation for 3740 Highway 7 in Emily Township.
- Proposed amendments to the Heritage Applications Policy
- Proposed amendments to the Heritage Delegated Authority By-law
- Alteration application for 1474 Highway 7A, Manvers Township
- Proposed heritage designation of 3740 Highway 7, Emily Township
- Heritage planning update
Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force
The Cultural Centre Feasibility Task Force will review an interim findings report for Phase 2 of the project. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Green Municipal Fund.
- Phase 2 Interim Report Presentation
- Presentation on the Green Municipal Fund
- Adoption of March 27, 2024 minutes
City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board
The board will review draft terms of reference and an orientation package for committees, boards, and task forces. The meeting also includes a report from the Detachment Commander. Administrative items include the appointment of a chair and vice-chair.
- Review of Draft Terms of Reference for the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board
- Review of the Orientation Package for Committees, Boards and Task Forces
- Detachment Commander Report
- Council Memorandum from Mayor Elmslie regarding the O.P.P. Detachment Board
Regular Council Meeting
Council is reviewing the 2023 audited financial statements and several municipal master plans. The meeting also includes discussions on transit service, road safety improvements, and updates to the council expense policy.
- Approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements
- Endorsed Municipal Accessibility Master Plan 2024-2029
- Committed $126,000 over three years to the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes
- Endorsed 'Kawartha Moves' Active Transportation Master Plan
- Approved zoning amendments for Duke Street and Hamilton Street
Drainage Board
The Drainage Board will review a memorandum regarding the proposed abandonment of the Dykstra Municipal Drain. The board will also consider a petition for new drainage works at Concession 6, Part Lot 21 in the Township of Fenelon.
- Abandonment of the Dykstra Municipal Drain
- Petition for drainage works (Jewell Municipal Drain) at Concession 6, Part Lot 21, Township of Fenelon
Growth Management Strategy Task Force
The Growth Management Strategy Task Force is meeting to discuss land use and development planning. The group will review buildout phasing for designated greenfield areas and potential site criteria for specific communities.
- Buildout and phasing of Designated Greenfield Area (DGA) lands in Lindsay
- Criteria and potential site location options for Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls
- Employment Area Conversion Analysis
Victoria Manor Committee of Management
The committee will review the May 2024 Victoria Manor Operations Report provided by Sienna Senior Living. Members will also consider endorsing the signing of 2024 Level of Care Funding Increases for Long Term Care Homes.
- Endorsement of 2024 Level of Care Funding Increases to Long Term Care Homes
- Review of May 2024 Victoria Manor Operations Report
- Approval of April 15, 2024, meeting minutes
Environmental Advisory Committee
The committee will hear presentations on energy saving in historic buildings and the process for providing advice to Council. Members will also receive updates on various environmental subcommittee work plans. Discussion is scheduled regarding mosquito spraying and the Rural Zoning By-law.
- Presentation on sustainability and energy saving in historic buildings
- Updates on pollinator, bird-friendly, transportation, and healthy environment work plans
- Review of the Rural Zoning By-law
- Update on the Bobcaygeon Enviro Fair
- Discussion regarding mosquito spraying
Municipal Heritage Committee
The committee will review proposed heritage designations for 1884 Pigeon Lake Road and 19-21 King Street East. The agenda also includes a heritage inventory update and discussions regarding amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act.
- Proposed heritage designation of 1884 Pigeon Lake Road, Emily
- Proposed heritage designation of 19-21 King Street East, Omemee
- Planning Act application for 5 Crego Street, Somerville Twp
- Heritage inventory update presentation
- Review of Ontario Heritage Act amendments (Bill 139 and Bill 200)
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee approved zoning amendments for non-profit housing on Duke Street in Bobcaygeon and a project on Hamilton Street in Lindsay. The committee also endorsed a development agreement for Iris Grove. One application for 5 Crego Street in Kinmount was referred back to staff for further review.
- Zoning amendment: Duke Street, Bobcaygeon (Approved)
- Zoning amendment: Hamilton Street, Lindsay (Approved)
- Development agreement endorsement: Iris Grove (Endorsed)
- Zoning amendment review: 5 Crego Street, Kinmount (Referred to staff)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal plans, including the Municipal Accessibility Master Plan and the Active Transportation Master Plan. The committee also considered a $126,000 funding commitment to the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes over three years. Additionally, members discussed proposed changes to council expense policies.
- Proposed $126,000 operating funding for the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes over three years
- Recommendation to install an all-way stop and flashing red beacons at William Street North intersections in Lindsay
- Proposal to endorse the Municipal Accessibility Master Plan 2024-2029
- Proposal to endorse the Kawartha Moves: Active Transportation Master Plan
- Proposed revisions to Council Expense Policy regarding security and communication allowances