Kawartha Lakes public meetings in 2025

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting, and consider several reports and updates. Items include a post‑event report on the 2025 VIP Agricultural Tour, a post‑event report on the 2025 Kawartha Farmfest, an update on the Scale Up to Local Food Wholesale Project, and an update with a draft work plan for the Kawartha Lakes Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2026‑2030. The committee will also receive correspondence from Senator Robert Black on soil‑health protection.

• Adoption of agenda and minutes from the June 12, 2025 ADAC meeting
• 2025 VIP Agricultural Tour – post‑event report
• 2025 Kawartha Farmfest – post‑event report
• Scale Up to Local Food Wholesale Project – update
• Kawartha Lakes Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2026‑2030 – update with draft work plan

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. It formally received Senator Robert Black’s correspondence and voted to support, in principle, the soil‑health recommendations and to encourage council to consider them in future plan updates. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted June 12, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received Senator Robert Black correspondence and supported soil‑health recommendations in principle (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:00 am (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will conduct the election for the 2026 Deputy Mayor, including nominations, voting, and results declaration. It will consider several planning and zoning proposals, such as amendments to the Somerville and Lindsay zoning by-laws and draft subdivision plans on Kawartha Lakes Road 36. The meeting will also receive reports on rent control, conservation authority regionalization, and the renaming of Pinewood Park, and will adopt the minutes from November meetings.

• 2026 Deputy Mayor election – nominations, voting, results, and ballot destruction
• Zoning By-law Amendment for application D06-2025-013 (Somerville Front Range Lot 63)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for application D06-2025-012 (Lindsay, 87 Adelaide St. N.)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision at 203, 207 and 213 Kawartha Lakes Road 36 (Ashmere Developments Ltd.)
• Renaming of Pinewood Park to Richardson Park based on community engagement results

The council appointed Councillor Richardson as Deputy Mayor for 2026 by acclamation. The Open Session agenda and the minutes of the November 18 and November 25 meetings were adopted. A deputation from Andrew Veale of Lindsay Buick GMC Ltd. regarding the Regent Street road allowance was received.

• Adopted Open Session agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of Nov 18 and Nov 25 meetings (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Richardson as Deputy Mayor for 2026 by acclamation (Carried)
• Received deputation from Andrew Veale, Lindsay Buick GMC Ltd. (Carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will review proposed heritage designation for 4 King Street West in Bobcaygeon, along with annual heritage permits and meeting schedules.

• Proposed Heritage Designation of 4 King Street West, Bobcaygeon
• 2025 Heritage Permits
• 2026 Meeting Dates
• 2025 Review and 2026 Work Planning
• Minutes of November 6, 2025 meeting

The Municipal Heritage Committee endorsed the proposed heritage designation of 4 King Street West in the Village of Bobcaygeon and will forward the recommendation to Council. It approved the 2026 meeting dates and received several staff reports, including the Wayfinding Strategy presentation, heritage planning update, and 2025 permit report. The Committee also accepted the 2025‑2026 work‑plan report and will review goals and report back in January.

• Adopted agenda (KLMHC2025-096) – carried
• Adopted minutes from Nov 6 2025 meeting (KLMHC2025-097) – carried
• Received Municipal and Tourism Wayfinding Strategy presentation (KLMHC2025-069) – carried
• Received Heritage Planning Update report (KLMHC2025-057) – carried
• Received 2025 Part IV and Part V Heritage Permits report (KLMHC2025-065) – carried
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (KLMHC2025-066) – carried
• Endorsed heritage designation of 4 King Street West, Bobcaygeon and forwarded recommendation to Council (KLMHC2025-067) – carried
• Received 2025‑2026 Work Planning report and tasked members to review goals and report back in January (KLMHC2025-068) – carried

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is considering several zoning by-law amendments and draft plans for subdivisions. The body will also receive updates on municipal infrastructure design guidelines and registered subdivisions.

• Draft Plan of Subdivision at 203, 207 and 213 Kawartha Lakes Road 36 (Highway 36), Lindsay
• Draft Plan of Subdivision at 139 Kawartha Lakes Road 36 (Highway 36), Lindsay
• Zoning By-law amendment for 87 Adelaide St. N., Lindsay
• Zoning By-law amendment for vacant lands on Shadow Lake Road 6 - Shepstone
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Base Line Road, Coboconk – Moore

The Planning Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and received several reports for information, including applications to amend the Official Plan and two township zoning by‑laws. The committee also received Report PLAN2025-057 and approved the associated zoning by‑law amendment for Front Range Pt Lot 63 on Shadow Lake Road. The Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute the required documents.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Received Report PLAN2025-059 (Official Plan & Somerville Zoning amendment) for information (carried)
• Received Report PLAN2025-060 (Eldon Zoning amendment) for information (carried)
• Received Report PLAN2025-057 (Somerville Zoning amendment) for information (carried)
• Approved and adopted Zoning By‑law Amendment for Front Range Pt Lot 63 on Shadow Lake Road (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute documents required for the amendment (carried)

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee will examine reports on leachate outbreaks, landfill complaints, comments from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, monitoring updates, and capital project updates. The meeting will also include new business items such as an update on Blue Box depot operations, litter fencing, the 2024 annual monitoring report presentation, and the schedule for 2026 meetings. No decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on reviewing information and discussing operational matters.

• Leachate Outbreaks report
• Landfill Complaints report
• Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Comments
• Capital Project Updates
• Blue Box operational changes and additional bins

The Lindsay‑Ops Landfill Public Review Committee adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. The committee formally received the presentation of the 2024 Annual Monitoring Report. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda – carried
• Approve October 15 minutes – carried
• Receive 2024 Annual Monitoring Report presentation – carried
• Adjourn meeting – carried

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force meeting on December 2, 2025 will adopt the agenda, declare any pecuniary interests, and adopt minutes from the previous meeting. It will review the results of public consultations (RT2025-08.3.1) and discuss a draft report of recommendations to council (RT2025-08.3.2). The meeting also includes standard items such as deputations, new business, other business, and adjournment.

• Adoption of agenda
• Declaration of pecuniary interest
• Adoption of previous minutes
• Review of public consultation results (RT2025-08.3.1)
• Discussion of draft recommendations report (RT2025-08.3.2)

The task force adopted its agenda and approved an amendment to the October 14 minutes. The amended draft recommendations report was approved to be forwarded to Council. The meeting was adjourned at 1:44 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Amended October 14 minutes as requested (carried)
• Forwarded amended draft recommendations report to Council (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:44 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several deferred and new minor variance applications for properties across the city. The body will also discuss the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Minor variance application for 28 Cedar Point Road (COA2025-112)
• Minor variance application for 23 Sugarbush Trail, Mariposa (COA2025-113)
• Minor variance application for Commerce Road, Lindsay (COA2025-115)
• Minor variance application for 70 William Street South, Lindsay (COA2025-119)
• Minor variance application for 1140 Meadowview Road and 72 Cityview Road, Emily (COA2025-123)

The Committee deferred the minor variance for 28 Cedar Point Road (D20-2025-099) to return by the February 2026 meeting. It approved the minor variance at 23 Sugarbush Trail (D20-2025-088) with four conditions. It approved the minor variance for a cabin at 57 Trinity Drive (D20-2025-087) with two conditions. It approved the minor variance for a boathouse at 114 Crawford Road (D20-2025-100) with three conditions. All approvals were carried.

• Deferred D20-2025-099 (28 Cedar Point Rd) to Feb 2026 (Carried)
• Granted D20-2025-088 minor variance (23 Sugarbush Trail) with conditions (Carried)
• Granted D20-2025-087 minor variance (57 Trinity Drive) with conditions (Carried)
• Granted D20-2025-100 minor variance (114 Crawford Road) with conditions (Carried)
• Adopted agenda for Nov 27, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from Oct 23, 2025 (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Kawartha Lakes Special Council meeting scheduled for November 26, 2025 does not list any agenda items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific proposals recorded.

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee met on November 26, 2025 to receive updates on the city’s Blue Box recycling program, the Source Separated Organics (SSO) bag‑limit changes, and leaf‑and‑yard curbside collection. Staff reported that Circular Materials Ontario will accept new items under the Extended Producer Responsibility program and that tipping fees will be waived for residential recycling loads under 150 kg, but will apply for loads over that amount, while the SSO program now limits eligible residents to one bag per collection. The Committee asked staff to provide additional information on rural leaf‑and‑yard collection for a future meeting and approved the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Blue Box updates: new items accepted by Circular Materials Ontario; tipping fees waived for residential recycling under 150 kg, fees applied above that amount.
• Source Separated Organics bag‑limit reduction: Council adopted by‑law to cut bag limit from two to one and eliminate waste bags in the SSO program; Committee noted resident concerns but made no recommendation.
• Leaf and Yard curbside collection: Council received deputation requesting increased service; Committee requested staff to supply rural collection counts and program options.
• 2026 meeting dates: Next meeting set for January 28, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. in the Weldon Room, City Hall.
• Adoption of agenda and minutes: agenda and September 3, 2025 minutes were adopted as circulated.

The Waste Management Advisory Committee adopted the circulated agenda and approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a request for staff to provide additional information on leaf and yard curbside collection for future review. The meeting was adjourned at 3:57 p.m.

• Adopt agenda (WMAC 2025-36) – carried
• Approve September 3, 2025 minutes (WMAC 2025-37) – carried
• Request staff provide additional leaf and yard curbside collection information (WMAC 2025-38) – carried
• Adjourn meeting at 3:57 p.m. (WMAC 2025-39) – carried

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will review Mayor Elmslie's proposed 2026 budgets for water, tax-supported capital, special projects, and operating funds. The meeting may continue on November 26 if needed.

• Mayor's Proposed 2026 Water-Wastewater Capital and Operating Budgets
• Mayor's Proposed 2026 Tax-Supported Capital Budget
• Mayor's Proposed 2026 Special Projects Budget
• Mayor's Proposed 2026 Tax-Supported Operating Budget
• By-law to confirm meeting proceedings

The council carried motions to fund three large multiyear capital projects: the Olde Gaol Museum ($4 M), the Phase 1 Colborne St Bridge ($16.4 M), and Phase 3 of the Paramedic Headquarters and Fleet Centre ($50 M). It also approved several rural resurfacing and infrastructure projects, adding funds from the Asset Management Reserve, Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, and Capital Contingency Reserve. Additionally, a $25,000 donation to Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes was approved, while attempts to remove certain network and staffing items were rejected.

• Approved Olde Gaol Museum $4,000,000 (multiyear capital project) – Carried
• Approved Colborne St Bridge – Phase 1 $16,400,000 (multiyear capital project) – Carried
• Approved Paramedic Headquarters and Fleet Centre – Phase 3 $50,000,000 (multiyear capital project) – Carried
• Included Rodeo Drive resurfacing $188,800 (funded $37,000 Asset Management Reserve, $86,000 OCIF, $65,800 Capital Contingency) – Carried
• Included Lakebreeze Drive resurfacing $357,000 (funded $150,000 Asset Management Reserve, $207,000 Capital Contingency) – Carried
• Included Kings Wharf Road pulverization $225,000 (funded from Capital Contingency Reserve) – Carried
• Approved $25,000 donation to Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes for Lori’s Place – Second Stage Housing Program – Carried
• Motion to remove Fibre Optic Network expansion $103,000 – Motion Failed

Parks Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Parks Advisory Committee will meet to discuss status updates for several parks, including Sylvester Park, Omemee Beach Park, and Jennings Creek Trail. The committee will also consider the 2026 capital budget for park operations and review proposals such as a pickleball facility, the renaming of Pinewood Park, and winter use and signage for parks. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion and possible future action.

• Status updates for Sylvester Park, Omemee Beach Park, and Jennings Creek Trail
• 2026 Capital Budget for park operations
• Pickleball Facility Plans
• Pinewood Park – proposed renaming
• Winter use of parks and winter signage

The Parks Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the September 5, 2025 minutes. It received staff updates on a range of park projects, the 2026 capital budget, and partnership discussions. The committee also noted upcoming actions such as a park renaming petition and winter signage, then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (KLPAC-028) – carried
• Adopted September 5, 2025 minutes (KLPAC-029) – carried
• Received updates on multiple park projects including Sylvester Park and Jennings Creek Trail (KLPAC-030) – carried
• Received information on Fenelon community feedback (KLPAC-031) – carried
• Received 2026 capital budget and Ops Park redevelopment update (KLPAC-032) – carried
• Received information on Sir Sanford Fleming College partnership discussions (KLPAC-033) – carried
• Received information on Pinewood Park renaming petition (KLPAC-034) – carried
• Received update on winter park signage (KLPAC-037) – carried

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will receive updates on the 2026 budget, turtle crossing signage, the climate change strategy, and the enhancing the tree canopy motion. New business includes a presentation on a battery energy storage system and a discussion of animal roadway underpasses. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and disclosures.

• Battery Energy Storage System (new business)
• Animal Roadway Underpasses (new business)
• CKLEAC 2026 Budget (action item update)
• Turtle Crossing Signage (action item update)
• Roadside Tree and Vegetation Removal (deputation/presentation)

The committee adopted the agenda with the addition of Item 6.3 “Greening the Fleet.” It approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting and moved Item 3.1 “Roadside Tree and Vegetation Removal” to a later agenda slot. Members voted to change regular CKLEAC meetings to the second Thursday of each month. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

• Adopted agenda with addition of Item 6.3 “Greening the Fleet” (carried)
• Adopted minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Moved Item 3.1 “Roadside Tree and Vegetation Removal” to later in the agenda (carried)
• Changed CKLEAC regular meeting date to the second Thursday of each month (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. (carried)

Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda, approve the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting, and consider financial reports for Q2 and Q3 2025. It will receive updates from the Housing Services Manager, Social Services Manager, and the Human Services Director. A closed‑session will address potential litigation under the Municipal Act, s.239(2)(e). The committee will also discuss proposed meeting dates for 2026.

• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of September 17, 2025 minutes
• Review of Q2 2025 JAC Financial Report
• Review of Q3 2025 JAC Financial Report
• Closed‑session discussion of potential litigation under Municipal Act s.239(2)(e)

The Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and approved the September 17 minutes. It received the Q2 and Q3 financial reports, Housing Services and Social Services manager reports, and the Director’s report. The committee then moved into a closed session and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Approved September 17 minutes (Carried)
• Received 2025 Q2 financial report (Carried)
• Received 2025 Q3 financial report (Carried)
• Received Housing Services Manager verbal report (Carried)
• Received Social Services Manager report (Carried)
• Convene closed session (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting (Carried)

Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee

The Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee will meet on November 19, 2025. Members will receive a post‑project update and a financial update. The committee will then review applications for the 2026 grant cycle and formulate recommendations.

• Post Project Update
• Financial Update
• 2026 Application Review/Recommendations

The Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee adopted its agenda and minutes, noted $246,094.39 available for 2026 distribution, and approved a series of funding recommendations and denials. Full funding was granted for projects such as a Canada Day fireworks display, a digital LED sign for the Royal Canadian Legion, and a school of Dramatic Arts at Globus Theatre. Several applications were denied for lacking required quotations or eligibility. The committee retained $56,915.97 in the principal fund and carried over $100,000 for future use.

• Approved $19,950 full funding for Royal Canadian Legion digital LED sign (BLCF2025-022)
• Approved $12,000 full funding for Bobcaygeon Canada Day fireworks (BLCF2025-009)
• Approved $8,185 full funding for Globus Theatre school of Dramatic Arts (BLCF2025-017)
• Approved $4,000 full funding for Bobcaygeon Minor Ball baseball uniforms (BLCF2025-016)
• Approved $18,591.42 partial funding for Impact 32 Welcome Back Summer event (BLCF2025-020)
• Denied funding to Midnight Madness due to insufficient quotation information (BLCF2025-011)
• Denied funding to Bobcaygeon Sound Collective because wages were ineligible (BLCF2025-018)
• Retained $56,915.97 in principal fund and carried over $100,000 for future disbursement (BLCF2025-024)

Regular Council Meeting

The Kawartha Lakes Council will consider a series of resolutions, including approving internet and telephone voting as the method for the 2026 municipal election and any related by‑elections. It will also receive reports and recommendations on the sale of road allowances in Laxton, battery energy storage projects at 1246 Northline Road and 25093 Simcoe Street, and updates to water‑wastewater policies. The meeting includes adoption of the Level of Service Policy for water and wastewater and a presentation on the Water‑Wastewater Rate Study.

• Approve internet/telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election and related by‑elections (Report CW2025‑181).
• Declare surplus and support the sale of road allowances adjacent to Lot 2 and Lot 3, Concession 3, Laxton at $2.50 per square foot (Report CW2025‑182).
• Refer requests for municipal support of battery energy storage projects at 1246 Northline Road and 25093 Simcoe Street to staff for future reporting (CW2025‑173, CW2025‑175).
• Adopt the Level of Service Policy – Water and Wastewater (Report WWW2025‑004).
• Receive the Water‑Wastewater Rate Study presentation (Report CW2025‑180).

The council adopted the open‑session agenda with an amendment to add a deputation on development charges. It approved the minutes from the October 21 regular meeting and the November 12 special meeting. Deputations from Brendan Flowers, Alexis Doyle, Carl Baldwin and Nancy L'Estrange, as well as correspondence from Jeff Solly, were received. The Committee of the Whole minutes were adopted with specific items excluded.

• Adopted Open Session agenda amendment (CR2025-419) – Carried
• Adopted minutes of Oct 21 regular and Nov 12 special meetings (CR2025-420) – Carried
• Received deputation on Development Charges from Brendan Flowers (CR2025-421) – Carried
• Received correspondence from Jeff Solly of Tribute Communities (CR2025-422) – Carried
• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes with exclusions (CR2025-423) – Carried
• Received deputation from Alexis Doyle on proposed electrified rail service (CW2025-167) – Carried
• Received deputation from Carl Baldwin objecting to road‑allowance sale (CW2025-168) – Carried
• Received deputation from Nancy L'Estrange on HGTV Home Town application (CW2025-170) – Carried

Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee

The Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, consider a correspondence request for a Kawartha Art Gallery extension, provide post‑project and financial updates, and review applications for the 2026 grant cycle. Recommendations on the 2026 applications will be prepared at this meeting.

• Kawartha Art Gallery – extension request (correspondence)
• Post‑project updates on funded initiatives
• Financial update for the C.H.E.S.T. fund
• 2026 grant application review and recommendations

The Grant Committee approved an extension for the Kawartha Art Gallery project until August 31, 2026. It reported $1,922,336.38 available for 2026 distribution and approved multiple full‑funding recommendations for community facilities. It also decided to retain $478,307.73 for inflationary growth and carry over $1,000,000 for future disbursement.

• Extension granted to Kawartha Art Gallery until Aug 31, 2026 (Carried)
• Funding not recommended to Lindsay Montessori Preschool (Carried)
• Funding not recommended to Kawartha Community Foundation (Carried)
• Full funding $80,000 recommended to Ampere for accessible kitchen (Carried)
• Full funding $64,528.34 recommended to Women's Resource for stucco repair and security fence (Carried)
• Full funding $70,700.98 recommended to Lindsay Curling Club for upper lounge renovations (Carried)
• Full funding $29,874.94 recommended to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 67 for commemorative crosswalk (Carried)
• Remaining $1,478,307.73 allocated: $478,307.73 retained for inflation, $1,000,000 carried over (Carried)

Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee will discuss recent complaints about the landfill and recent leachate outbreaks. It will receive an update on capital projects related to the site. The committee will also consider Environmental Compliance Act (ECA) requirements, the status of the committee, and the 2024 annual monitoring report. A public comment period will follow before adjourning.

• Landfill complaints
• Leachate outbreaks
• Capital projects update
• ECA requirements (A321206-1)
• 2024 annual monitoring report

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee adopted the amended agenda and approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. The committee then adjourned at 2:25 p.m. and noted that no further meetings are scheduled.

• Adopted amended agenda (carried)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:25 p.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The City of Kawartha Lakes will hold a special meeting to receive an overview of the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget. The session includes presentations, deputations, and correspondence regarding the budget proposal.

• Overview of the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget presentation by Mayor Elmslie, Ron Taylor, and Sara Beukeboom

The council adopted the meeting agenda and received the mayor's proposed 2026 budget presentation. It formally received funding requests from Women's Resources and the Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton Integrated Immigrant Services Association. Several deputations on St. George Street and infrastructure upgrades were received, as were two petitions—one to limit the tax‑rate increase and another to pave Lakebreeze Road. The meeting was concluded with a by‑law confirming the proceedings and an adjournment.

• Adopted agenda (CR2025-407) – Carried
• Received mayor's 2026 budget overview (CR2025-408) – Carried
• Received Women's Resources funding request (CR2025-409) – Carried
• Received immigrant services funding request (CR2025-410) – Carried
• Received deputation on municipal infrastructure upgrades (CR2025-411) – Carried
• Received petition to limit tax increase (CR2025-415) – Carried
• Received petition to pave Lakebreeze Road (CR2025-416) – Carried
• Confirmed by‑law for meeting proceedings (CR2025-417) – Carried

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The Roads Task Force will adopt its agenda and minutes, review options and public‑consultation results for road recommendations, and set the final meeting schedule. No other decisions are listed.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
• Discussion of recommendations on road options
• Results of public consultations to date
• Final meeting schedule

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a proposed paramedic headquarters design, review site plans, and set priorities for 2026. The meeting also includes a closed‑session segment for confidential matters as required by the Municipal Act.

• Paramedic Headquarters Design presentation
• Site Plan Reviews
• 2026 Priorities discussion
• Closed Session agenda adoption
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest for closed session items

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. It also moved to receive the IDEA Partner reports on the new site‑plan review process and 2026 priorities for information purposes. All motions were carried.

• Adopt agenda – carried
• Adopt minutes from August 11, 2025 meeting – carried
• Receive IDEA Partner site‑plan review report – carried
• Receive IDEA Partner 2026 priorities report – carried

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee will review a heritage planning update, discuss regulatory amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, and consider a proposed heritage designation for 1047 Porter Road in the Geographic Township of Manvers. The meeting also includes presentations on Young Canada Works, digital heritage permitting, and the implementation of the Archaeological Management Plan. A closed‑session will address nominations for the 2025 Osprey Heritage Awards.

• Proposed Heritage Designation of 1047 Porter Road, Geographic Township of Manvers
• Regulatory Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (draft regulations attached)
• Archaeological Management Plan Implementation – policy recommendations and report
• Young Canada Works presentation
• Digital Heritage Permitting presentation

The Municipal Heritage Committee adopted its agenda and the October 2 minutes. It received several staff reports, including a Young Canada Works presentation, digital heritage permitting update, and archaeological management plan. The committee endorsed the proposed heritage designation of 1047 Porter Road and sent the recommendation to Council for approval. The meeting then moved to a closed session before adjourning at 6:12 p.m.

• Adopt agenda – carried
• Adopt October 2 minutes – carried
• Receive Young Canada Works presentation – carried
• Receive Digital Heritage Permitting report – carried
• Receive Archaeological Management Plan Implementation report – carried
• Receive Heritage Planning Update report – carried
• Receive Regulatory Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act report – carried
• Endorse heritage designation of 1047 Porter Road and forward recommendation to Council – carried

Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee

The Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee will meet to receive a presentation from the CEO of Orillia Power Generation Corporation. The committee will discuss updates on the Pedestrian Bridge and Hydro Land Use projects, as well as land acquisition and financial updates.

• Presentation by Shaun Hinds, President & CEO of Orillia Power Generation Corporation
• Pedestrian Bridge Project update
• Hydro Land Use update
• Land Acquisition discussion
• Financial Update

The Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the June 5, 2025 minutes. The committee received and approved a presentation by Shaun Hinds, President & CEO of Orillia Power Generation Corporation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (FFPL2025-014)
• Adopted minutes from June 5, 2025 (FFPL2025-015)
• Received presentation by Shaun Hinds, Orillia Power Generation Corp. (FFPL2025-016)
• Adjourned meeting (FFPL2025-017)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will hold public meetings to discuss two applications to amend the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75. The committee will receive reports regarding proposed changes for properties on Adelaide Street N and Logie Street.

• PLAN2025-050: Zoning By-law amendment application for 87 Adelaide St N (17015381 Canada Corp)
• PLAN2025-052: Zoning By-law amendment application for vacant lands on Logie Street (Gray Jay Developments)

The Planning Advisory Committee adopted its agenda. It voted to receive for information the report on the Adelaide Street zoning amendment (PLAN2025-050) and the report on the Logie Street development amendment (PLAN2025-052). The meeting was adjourned at 1:51 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Received PLAN2025-050 report for information (carried)
• Received PLAN2025-052 report for information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a report recommending internet and telephone voting as the method for the 2026 municipal election and for any by‑elections during the 2026‑2030 term. It will also consider reports on the sale and closure of several road allowances, an update to the telecommunications and antenna policy, and a review of leaf and yard curbside collection services. Recommendations from these reports will be forwarded to Council for further action.

• Adopt internet/telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election and related by‑elections (Report CLK2025-008).
• Declare surplus and approve sale of road allowances adjacent to Lot 2 and Lot 3, Concession 3, Laxton at $2.50 per square foot (Report RS2025-038).
• Declare surplus and consider sale of road allowance adjacent to 81 Harvest Road, Verulam (Report RS2025‑039).
• Adopt the updated Telecommunications and Antenna System Siting Policy (Report PLAN2025‑051).
• Maintain current leaf and yard curbside collection service and consider options for the next waste contract (Report WM2025‑008).

The Committee of the Whole adopted several motions to receive deputations on various projects and issues and to forward them to Council for later consideration. It specifically referred the municipal support requests for battery energy storage projects at 1246 Northline Road and at 25093 Simcoe Street/207 Farms Road to staff for a report and possible support resolution. All motions were carried.

• Received deputation on proposed electrified passenger rail service (CW2025-167) – carried
• Received deputation objecting to sale of road allowances near Lot 2 & 3, Concession 3, Laxton (CW2025-168) – carried
• Received deputation requesting lease land to address encroachment at 84 Talbot Road (CW2025-169) – carried
• Received deputation on HGTV Home Town Takeover application in Fenelon Falls (CW2025-170) – carried
• Received deputation requesting review of Greenbelt legislation (CW2025-171) – carried
• Referred request for municipal support for battery storage at 1246 Northline Road to staff for report (CW2025-173) – carried
• Referred request for municipal support for battery storage at 25093 Simcoe Street & 207 Farms Road to staff for report (CW2025-175) – carried

Drainage Board

The Drainage Board will review engineer reports for the Waite Municipal Drain and recommend either provisional adoption of a by‑law, rejection, or referral back to the Drainage Engineer. The board will also receive the Section 40 report for the proposed Jewell Municipal Drain and will take no further action until an appeal or new petition is filed. Routine items include adoption of the agenda, declaration of pecuniary interest, and adoption of minutes from the June 20 2024 meeting.

• Review and recommendation on Waite Municipal Drain engineer reports (dated September 2025) with options to adopt a by‑law, reject, or refer back
• Provisional first and second reading adoption of a by‑law for drainage works on the Waite Municipal Drain
• Instruction to staff to arrange a Court of Revision on the Waite Municipal Drain engineer report
• Receipt of the September 18 2025 Section 40 report for the proposed Jewell Municipal Drain; board to take no further action pending appeal or new petition
• Adoption of agenda, declaration of pecuniary interest, and adoption of minutes from the June 20 2024 Drainage Board meeting

The Drainage Board adopted the engineer’s reports for the Waite Municipal Drain and provisionally approved a by‑law (first and second reading) to allow the drainage works, directing staff to arrange a Court of Revision. The Board also received the Section 40 report for the Jewell Municipal Drain and decided to take no further action until an appeal or new petition is filed. Chair and Vice‑Chair appointments were confirmed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Andrew Veale appointed Chair of the Drainage Board (by show of hands)
• Councillor Ron Ashmore appointed Vice‑Chair (by show of hands)
• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes from June 20, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Recommended adoption of Waite Municipal Drain engineer reports and provisional by‑law, and staff to arrange Court of Revision (carried)
• Received Jewell Municipal Drain Section 40 report and paused action pending appeal or new petition (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting on October 23, 2025 will consider a series of minor variance applications. Applicants include requests for property changes at 57 Trinity Drive, 23 Sugarbush Trail, 12 Sunset Court, 91 Lakeside Drive, and 982 Woodville Road. The committee will also address any deferred applications and other business.

• COA2025-100 – Minor variance for 57 Trinity Drive, Verulam (Applicant: Garry Newhook)
• COA2025-101 – Minor variance for 23 Sugarbush Trail, Mariposa (Applicant: Yolan Nicoloff)
• COA2025-102 – Minor variance for 12 Sunset Court, Lindsay (Applicant: Jake Rutherford)
• COA2025-103 – Minor variance for 91 Lakeside Drive, Somerville (Applicant: Joe McCool)
• COA2025-104 – Minor variance for 982 Woodville Road, Mariposa (Applicant: William Donald Langdon)

The Committee deferred the cabin variance (D20-2025-087) for three months and also deferred a sign variance (D20-2025-088) for up to one month. It approved three minor variance applications: a front porch at 12 Sunset Court (D20-2025-089), a detached garage at 91 Lakeside Drive (D20-2025-090), and a detached garage at 982 Woodville Road (D20-2025-091). All approvals were carried with conditions attached.

• Deferred cabin variance D20-2025-087 for three months (carried)
• Deferred sign variance D20-2025-088 for up to one month (carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2025-089 for front porch at 12 Sunset Court (carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2025-090 for detached garage at 91 Lakeside Drive (carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2025-091 for detached garage at 982 Woodville Road (carried)
• Motion to deny cabin variance D20-2025-087 defeated

Regular Council Meeting

The council will hold a statutory public meeting on the Proposed By‑Law to Impose Development Charges (replacing By‑Law 2019‑184). Public comments are accepted until 9:00 a.m. on the meeting day. The council will also receive presentations on a 10‑Year Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy, amendments to the Waste and Recyclables By‑Law, and the Angeline Street North environmental assessment.

• Proposed By‑Law to Impose Development Charges (replacement of By‑Law 2019‑184)
• 10‑Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy (2027‑2036) presentation and endorsement
• Amendments to By‑Law 2024‑235 to reduce organic waste limits and bag allowances effective June 15 2026
• Angeline Street North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment completion and preferred widening solutions
• Application to rename Pinewood Park, Pontypool

The council adopted the open session agenda, inserting a deputation on speed bumps on Fulsom Crescent and another on the shoreline road allowance at 495‑513 Long Beach Road. It formally received public comments and written submissions on the proposed development charges by‑law. The statutory public meeting on the development charges by‑law was adjourned at 12:02 p.m.

• Adopted open session agenda with added Item 9.2 (speed bumps) and Item 9.3 (shoreline road allowance) – Carried (CR2025-369)
• Received public comments on proposed development charges by‑law – Carried (CR2025-370)
• Received written public submissions on proposed development charges by‑law – Carried (CR2025-371)
• Adjourned statutory public meeting for development charges by‑law at 12:02 p.m. – Carried (CR2025-372)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It received a presentation on tree canopy mapping and provided updates on action items from the Healthy Environment Plan and the municipal strategic plan. The committee amended Motion EAC2025.015 to install turtle crossing signs at seven sites, totaling fourteen signs. A new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project was also introduced for discussion.

• Amendment to Motion EAC2025.015 to install turtle crossing signs at seven locations (14 signs total)
• Tree canopy mapping presentation by James Hood, Supervisory, Mapping & GIS
• Action item updates from the Healthy Environment Plan
• Strategic Plan progress reporting
• Discussion of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project

The Environmental Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It amended a previous motion to install turtle crossing signs at seven locations, adding distance signs for a total of fourteen signs, and the amendment was carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

• Adopted agenda for the October 16, 2025 meeting – carried
• Adopted minutes of the September 2, 2025 meeting – carried
• Amended motion to install turtle crossing signs at seven locations with seven distance signs (14 signs total) – carried
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m. – carried

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee will review recent activity reports, including leachate outbreaks, landfill complaints, Ministry of the Environment comments, monitoring updates and capital project updates. The committee will also receive updates on the Blue Box program, leaf and yard material collection, and litter fencing. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Leachate Outbreaks report
• Landfill Complaints report
• Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Comments report
• Monitoring Updates report
• Capital Project Updates report

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee adopted the agenda as circulated (motion moved by L. Craig, seconded by Councillor Doble, carried). It approved the minutes of the September 17, 2025 meeting (motion moved by C. Appleton, seconded by Councillor Doble, carried). The meeting was adjourned at 3:26 p.m. (motion moved by D. Webb, seconded by Councillor Doble, carried).

• Adopt agenda – carried
• Approve September 17, 2025 minutes – carried
• Adjourn meeting at 3:26 p.m. – carried

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The Roads Task Force is meeting to discuss recommendations and public sessions. The body will also consider a memo regarding the increase of Minimum Maintenance Standards.

• Discussion of Minimum Maintenance Standards (Memo - Increase MMS Standards - Ashmore.pdf)

The Roads Task Force adopted its agenda and the minutes from the September 16 meeting. It received a memo proposing changes to the Minimum Maintenance Standards and recommended that the matter be taken back to Council. Public‑town‑hall sessions were booked for Little Britain on Nov 5 (7‑8 pm) and Coboconk on Nov 10 (7‑8 pm). The meeting adjourned at 1:33 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (RT2025-28) – carried
• Adopted minutes from Sept 16 meeting (RT2025-29) – carried
• Received Minimum Maintenance Standards memo and recommended Council review (RT2025-30) – carried
• Scheduled public session at Little Britain Community Centre for Nov 5, 7‑8 pm – booked
• Scheduled public session at Coboconk Community Centre for Nov 10, 7‑8 pm – booked
• Adjourned meeting at 1:33 p.m. (RT2025-31) – carried

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee meeting on October 9, 2025 has no agenda items listed. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the provided agenda.

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review the Draft 2026 budgets for the City of Kawartha Lakes, including the overall budget, water and wastewater services, special projects, operating expenses, and tax‑supported capital spending. Presentations will be given by senior staff from Budget and Financial Planning, Engineering and Corporate Assets, and Corporate Services. The meeting may be continued on October 9 if additional time is needed.

• Overview of the Draft 2026 Budgets – presented by Jessica Hood
• Review of the Draft 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget – Juan Rojas and Adam Found
• Review of the Draft 2026 Special Projects Budget – Sara Beukeboom and Adam Found
• Review of the Draft 2026 Operating Budget – Sara Beukeboom
• Review of the Draft 2026 Tax‑Supported Capital Budget – Juan Rojas and Adam Found

The committee received the 2026 operating budget update and supplementary information. It approved amendments to the budget strategy, increasing the Innovation & Efficiency line by $1.875 M to reach a total of $5.875 M and achieve a 3.75 % operating increase. The Special Projects, Tax‑Supported Capital, Operating, and Water‑Wastewater budgets were each recommended to the mayor as amended.

• Received 2026 Operating Budget Update presentation and supplementary information (BC2025-46)
• Recommended 2026 Special Projects Budget to the Mayor as amended (BC2025-47)
• Amended Budget Strategy to increase Innovation & Efficiency line by $1.875 M (total $5.875 M) for a 3.75 % increase (BC2025-48)
• Recommended 2026 Tax‑Supported Capital Budget to the Mayor as amended (BC2025-49)
• Recommended Draft 2026 Operating Budget to the Mayor as amended to achieve a 3.75 % increase (BC2025-50)
• Recommended Draft 2026 Water‑Wastewater Budget to the Mayor as printed (BC2025-51)
• Adopted the meeting agenda as amended (BC2025-44)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding public meetings to discuss two land-use applications. The committee will review proposed changes to zoning by-laws and the official plan for specific properties in Somerville and Lindsay.

• PLAN2025-048: Application to amend Somerville Zoning By-law 78-45 at Shadow Lake Road 6
• PLAN2025-049: Application to amend the Official Plan and Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 at Tribute South Lands

The Planning Advisory Committee adopted its agenda. It voted to receive the Shadow Lake Road zoning amendment application (PLAN2025-048) for information. It also voted to receive the Tribute South Lands subdivision amendment (PLAN2025-049) for information. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt agenda (PAC2025-058) – Carried
• Receive PLAN2025-048 application for information – Carried (PAC2025-059)
• Receive PLAN2025-049 application for information – Carried (PAC2025-060)
• Adjourn meeting – Carried (PAC2025-061)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive several presentations and reports, including the 2024 Bee a Hero and Environmental Hero Awards, a draft Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan, and the Angeline Street North Environmental Assessment. It will consider consent matters such as renaming Pinewood Park, updating the Right of Way Widths Policy, and amending By‑Law 2024‑235 to eliminate food waste from garbage, reduce the weekly bag limit, and align organics collection with garbage pickup. A memorandum on increasing Minimum Maintenance Standards for road services will also be reviewed for a staff report to Council.

• Presentation of the 2024 Bee a Hero and Environmental Hero Awards by Jenna Stephens – recommendation forwarded to Council
• Draft Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan presented by Jenn Johnson – recommendation forwarded to Council
• Angeline Street North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment completion – preferred widening and intersection solutions to be supported and forwarded to Council
• Amendment to By‑Law 2024‑235 to ban food/organic waste in garbage, limit weekly bag to one clear bag, and align organics collection with garbage – recommendation forwarded to Council
• Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore on increasing Minimum Maintenance Standards for road services – staff to report back by Q1 2026

The Committee of the Whole adopted amendments to the city waste by‑law that will eliminate food and organic waste from garbage and align collection days. It also adopted the updated Right of Way Widths Policy and supported the preferred widening solutions for Angeline Street North. Additional items received include a public‑consultation directive for renaming Pinewood Park, the Parks and Recreation draft strategic plan, and several presentations and deputations forwarded to Council.

• Approved amendments to By‑Law 2024‑235 to reduce organic waste limit to 0% and align collection days (8.1.4)
• Adopted Right of Way Widths Policy update, replacing prior versions (8.1.3)
• Supported preferred solutions 2B and 3 for Angeline Street North widening (7.2.1)
• Approved proceeding with public consultation to rename Pinewood Park, Pontypool (8.1.1)
• Received Parks and Recreation Draft Strategic Plan and directed it to Council for final approval (7.1 & 7.1.1)
• Received Bee a Hero and Environmental Hero Awards presentation and forwarded recommendation to Council (4.1)
• Received deputation on student/boarding house concerns and forwarded to Council (5.1)
• Received OPP Detachment 2024 Annual Report and forwarded to Council (6.1)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee will hear presentations on the 2026 budgets for Police Services, Otonabee Conservation, and several capital and special‑projects programs, including water‑wastewater and tax‑supported capital. These items are listed under New Business and are presented by the Police Chief, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Manager of Corporate Assets. No specific decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Police Services Budget Presentation – Kirk Robertson, Police Chief
• Otonabee Conservation 2026 Draft Budget Presentation – Janette Smith, CAO
• Proposed 2026 Capital and Special Projects Budgets – Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets
• Proposed 2026 Special Projects Budget – Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets
• Proposed 2026 Water‑Wastewater Capital Budget – Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets

The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It received and approved the 2026 Kawartha Lakes Police Services budget, a 10.23% increase to $13,684,975, and the Otonabee Conservation Authority budget with a 7.4% increase. The city’s special projects budget of $8,020,000 and the water‑wastewater capital budget of $45,956,000 were also received, and staff were directed to reduce the special projects budget by $912,000. The mayor’s memo outlining a target 4% increase and a 2% capital levy was also accepted.

• Agenda adopted (Carried)
• Previous minutes adopted (Carried)
• Police Services Budget received (Carried)
• Otonabee Conservation Budget received (Carried)
• Mayoral Memo received (Carried)
• Special Projects Budget received (Carried)
• Water‑Wastewater Capital Budget received (Carried)
• Staff directed to reduce Special Projects Budget by $912,000 (Carried)

Drainage Board

The Drainage Board agenda for October 6, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions detailed. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are mentioned.

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee will review a heritage planning update, consider an alteration application for 26 Francis Street in Lindsay, discuss the heritage plaque program, and evaluate a proposed heritage designation for 131 Glengarry Road in the Geographic Township of Manvers. The meeting also includes a closed‑session item reviewing nominations for the 2025 Osprey Heritage Awards.

• Heritage Planning Update (KLMHC2025-053)
• Alteration Application – 26 Francis Street, Lindsay (KLMHC2025-054)
• Heritage Plaque Program (KLMHC2025-055)
• Proposed Heritage Designation of 131 Glengarry Road, Manvers (KLMHC2025-056)
• Overview of nominations for the 2025 Osprey Heritage Awards (KLMHC2025-057)

The committee adopted the amended agenda and approved the minutes from the September 4 meeting. It approved the alteration application for City Hall at 26 Francis Street, allowing landscaping, hard‑scaping and new outdoor furniture. The committee endorsed the heritage designation of 131 Glengarry Road and will forward the recommendation to Council. Staff were tasked to develop draft guidelines for the heritage plaque program.

• Adopted agenda as amended (Section 7 deleted) – carried
• Adopted September 4 minutes – carried
• Received Heritage Planning Update report – carried
• Approved alteration application for 26 Francis Street, City Hall – carried
• Received Heritage Plaque Program report and instructed staff to draft guidelines – carried
• Endorsed heritage designation of 131 Glengarry Road and forwarded recommendation to Council – carried

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force will meet to adopt the draft recommendations to staff and approve the August meeting minutes. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 1, 2025, at City Hall.

• Adoption of August 6, 2025, meeting minutes
• Finalization of draft recommendations to staff
• Review of 2025 DC Task Force Issue Tracker

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee will hear budget presentations from Paramedic Services, Fire Services, Human Services and Kawartha Lakes Housing Corporation, and Victoria Manor. These presentations are intended to inform the committee's discussion of upcoming fiscal allocations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Paramedic Services Budget Presentation
• Fire Services Budget Presentation
• Human Services and Kawartha Lakes Housing Corporation Budget Presentation
• Victoria Manor Budget Presentation

The Budget Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It formally received the 2026 budget presentations for Paramedic Services, Fire Services, Human Services, Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corporation, and Victoria Manor. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:22 p.m.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• Previous meeting minutes adopted (carried)
• Paramedic Services Budget Presentation received (carried)
• Fire Services Budget Presentation received (carried)
• Human Services Department Budget Presentation received (carried)
• Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corp Budget Presentation received (carried)
• Victoria Manor Budget Presentation received (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee will hear budget presentations from the Public Library, Development Services, Public Works, and the Lindsay Downtown BIA. These presentations provide financial information for the upcoming fiscal period. The committee will discuss the proposed allocations before any formal adoption.

• Library Budget Presentation
• Development Services Budget Presentation
• Public Works Budget Presentation
• 2026 Lindsay Downtown BIA Budget Presentation

The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It received and accepted the 2026 budget presentations for the Kawartha Lakes Public Library, Development Services, Public Works, and the Lindsay Downtown BIA. The Public Works budget was approved at $46,652,000, an increase of $5,191,00 over the prior year. The meeting was adjourned at 4:27 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted previous meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Library budget presentation (Carried)
• Received Development Services budget presentation (Carried)
• Received Public Works budget presentation (Carried)
• Received Lindsay BIA budget presentation (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:27 p.m. (Carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee meeting on September 25, 2025 adopted its agenda and the minutes from the September 18 meeting. The committee received the Chief Administrative Officer's Office Budget Presentation and the Engineering and Corporate Assets Budget Presentation. No decisions or votes were recorded for these items.

• CAO's Office Budget Presentation received
• Engineering and Corporate Assets Budget Presentation received

The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the September 18 meeting. It formally received the CAO Office budget presentation and the Engineering and Corporate Assets budget presentation. The meeting was then adjourned at 11:43 a.m.

• Adopt agenda (Carried)
• Adopt minutes from previous meeting (Carried)
• Receive CAO Office budget presentation (Carried)
• Receive Engineering and Corporate Assets budget presentation (Carried)
• Adjourn meeting (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider ten minor variance applications submitted by various owners. The applications involve properties at 7158 Sadowa Road, 67 Queen Street, 142.5 Birch Point Drive, 4413 Highway 35, 25 Loon Lane, Doubletree Road, 198 Lindsay Street North, St. David Street, 131 Oakdene Crescent, and 55 Algonquin Road. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Minor variance – 7158 Sadowa Road, Dalton (Applicant: Brent Bunker)
• Minor variance – 67 Queen Street, Lindsay (Applicant: TD Consulting Inc.)
• Minor variance – 142.5 Birch Point Drive, Emily (Applicant: TD Consulting Inc.)
• Minor variance – 4413 Highway 35, Fenelon (Applicant: Becky O'Connor)
• Minor variance – 25 Loon Lane, Verulam (Applicant: Peter Pearson)

The Committee of Adjustment adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the August 28 meeting. It granted minor variance applications D20-2025-076, D20-2025-077, and D20-2025-078, and also granted consent application D03-2025-049. Each approval was carried with conditions set out in the respective motions.

• Adopted agenda (CA2025-138) – Carried
• Adopted previous minutes (CA2025-139) – Carried
• Granted minor variance D20-2025-076 (CA2025-140) – Carried
• Granted consent D03-2025-049 (CA2025-141) – Carried
• Granted minor variance D20-2025-077 (CA2025-142) – Carried
• Granted minor variance D20-2025-078 (CA2025-143) – Carried

Regular Council Meeting

The Regular Council Meeting on September 23, 2025 will adopt the open‑session agenda and receive a series of deputations and correspondence. Items include several deputations concerning the proposed Innergex Renewable Energy Project in Kirkfield and the Compass Greenfield Sturgeon Lake Agrivoltaics project, as well as traffic and road‑maintenance requests. The council will also consider correspondence on speed‑limit reductions, by‑law enforcement best practices, and other community concerns.

• Deputation on Renewable Energy Project in Kirkfield (Innergex Renewable Energy) – Item 6.1
• Deputation on Traffic Concerns and Speed Bumps on Pleasant Point Road – Item 6.2
• Correspondence requesting Speed Limit Reduction on Victoria Road – Item 7.1
• Correspondence for Resurfacing of Western Telecom Road, Pontypool – Item 6.4
• Deputation for Council support for Sturgeon Lake Agrivoltaics Renewable Energy Project – Item 9.3.1

The council adopted the Open Session agenda with several added items and approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It formally received five deputations concerning the proposed renewable energy project in Kirkfield and traffic or road issues, and it received one piece of correspondence requesting a speed‑limit reduction on Victoria Road. All motions were carried.

• Adopted Open Session agenda with added items (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of the August 26, 2025 meeting (Carried)
• Received deputation of Jamie Morris on Kirkfield renewable project (Carried)
• Received deputation of Paul Vessio on speed bumps for Pleasant Point Road (Carried)
• Received deputation of Johanna Powell and Robert Bowles on Kirkfield renewable project (Carried)
• Received deputation of Terry Kennedy and Mike Thompson for resurfacing Telecom Road (Carried)
• Received deputation of Steve LaForest on Kirkfield renewable project (Carried)
• Received correspondence from Michael Rutt requesting speed‑limit reduction on Victoria Road (Carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will receive presentations from the Corporate Services and Community Services departments. The meeting also includes a presentation from Kawartha Conservation.

• Corporate Services Departmental Presentation
• Community Services Departmental Presentation
• Kawartha Conservation presentation

The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the September 16 meeting. It formally received the Corporate Services departmental budget presentation requesting a $2,982,000 increase for a 2026 total of $15,187,000. It also received the Community Services departmental budget presentation requesting a $3,046,000 increase for a 2026 total of $16,126,000. A presentation from Kawartha Conservation outlined a $1,687,761 request, but no motion was recorded.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted previous minutes (Carried)
• Received Corporate Services departmental presentation (Carried)
• Received Community Services departmental presentation (Carried)

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The committee will discuss the PRC Activity Summary Spreadsheet, including leachate outbreaks and landfill complaints. The meeting includes a review of Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks comments regarding organics consolidation.

• Pre-consultation letter for Lindsay Ops Organics Consolidation
• PRC Activity Summary Spreadsheet (dated 2025Sept10)
• Reports on leachate outbreaks and landfill complaints
• Blue Box update regarding transfer station and depot recycling services
• Monitoring and capital project updates

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It voted to support the consolidation and transfer of organics at the Lindsay-Ops Landfill site to enable curbside co‑collection. The meeting was adjourned at 3:12 p.m.

• Adopt agenda LOPRC 2025-13 (carried)
• Approve minutes from June 18, 2025 (carried)
• Support consolidation and transfer of organics at the landfill site (carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 3:12 p.m. (carried)

Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee will hear a cost‑modelling presentation, an update on the Housing and Homelessness Strategy, and reports on the Gull River Affordable Housing Project and the Q2 2025 financial results. Members will also approve the minutes from the May 21 and July 15 meetings. A closed‑session report on a housing service provider promissory‑note repayment update will be presented.

• Cost Modelling Presentation (Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services)
• Housing and Homelessness Strategy – Update Presentation (Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager, Housing)
• Gull River Affordable Housing Project Update (Michelle Corley)
• 2025 JAC Q2 Financial Report
• Closed‑session report: Housing Service Provider – Promissory Note Repayment Update

The advisory committee adopted its agenda and approved minutes from previous meetings. It received several informational presentations, including a 2026 Human Services budget draft. Members voted to support the staff recommendation for an amended rent‑supplement that would subsidize up to 29 households at the Gull River affordable housing project starting in the 2027 budget. The meeting then entered and exited a closed session before adjourning.

• Adopted agenda as presented (Carried)
• Received Cost Modelling Presentation for information (Carried)
• Received Housing and Homelessness Strategy update for information (Carried)
• Received Human Services Department Budget Presentation and moved 2026 draft budget forward (Carried)
• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 meeting (Carried)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2025 ad‑hoc meeting (Carried)
• Supported staff recommendation for amended rent‑supplement for Gull River project (Carried)
• Constituted closed session per Municipal Act (Carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will adopt the agenda and previous meeting minutes, hear deputations, and review a presentation on the 2026 budget overview and overall wage impacts presented by the Director of Corporate Services and the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
• Deputations
• Presentation on 2026 budget overview and wage impacts (BC2025-02.4.1)
• Other business

The committee adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It formally received the 2026 Budget Overview and Overall Wage Impacts presentation. The meeting was adjourned at 11:11 a.m.

• Adopted agenda (BC2025-05) – carried
• Adopted minutes from June 17, 2025 meeting (BC2025-06) – carried
• Received 2026 Budget Overview and Overall Wage Impacts presentation (BC2025-07) – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 11:11 a.m. (BC2026-08) – carried

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The Roads Task Force will meet to review draft recommendations and establish a fall meeting schedule. The group will also examine a case study regarding Lee's Road.

• Draft Recommendations (RT2025-06.5.1)
• Fall Meeting Schedule and Format (RT2025-06.5.2)
• Lee's Road case study (RT2025-06.6.1)

The Roads Task Force adopted its agenda and the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. A motion was carried directing the Chair to work with staff to schedule public information sessions in Dunsford, preferring Mondays and Wednesdays in October. The meeting was adjourned at 3:34 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (RT2025-24) – Carried
• Adopted minutes from June 17, 2025 meeting (RT2025-25) – Carried
• Motion for Chair to follow up with staff to arrange fall meetings in Dunsford (RT2025-26) – Carried
• Adjourned meeting at 3:34 p.m. (RT2025-27) – Carried

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee met on September 10, 2025. It will consider and vote on three zoning by‑law amendment applications – for 24915 Simcoe Street in the Township of Eldon, 96 Kawartha Lakes Road 30 in the Township of Verulam, and 1023 Kings Wharf Road in the Township of Emily – and a red‑line revision to the Plan of Subdivision 16T‑18501 (Sugarwood Phase 3) at Colborne Street and Highway 35 in Lindsay. Each amendment and the subdivision revision are proposed to be approved and adopted by Council, with the Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute the required documents.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 24915 Simcoe Street, Woodville (Township of Eldon) – application D06‑2025‑010
• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 96 Kawartha Lakes Road 30, Fenelon Falls (Township of Verulam) – application D06‑2025‑003
• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 1023 Kings Wharf Road, Bobcaygeon (Township of Emily) – application D06‑2024‑014
• Red‑line Revision to Plan of Subdivision 16T‑18501 (Sugarwood Phase 3) at Colborne Street and Highway 35, Lindsay – application D05‑2018‑004

The Planning Advisory Committee approved four applications. It adopted a red‑line revision for the Sugarwood Phase 3 subdivision on Highway 35 and Colborne Street, allowing 24 detached dwellings and 112 townhouses. It approved a zoning amendment for 24915 Simcoe Street, Woodville to rezone retained land to Agricultural Exception A1‑35 and severed land to Rural Residential RR1. It also approved zoning amendments for a Contractor’s Yard at 96 Kawartha Lakes Road 30, Fenelon Falls and for an on‑farm truss shop at 1023 Kings Wharf Road, Bobcaygeon.

• Approved Red Line Revision to Sugarwood Phase 3 subdivision (24 detached homes, 112 townhouses) – carried
• Approved zoning amendment for 24915 Simcoe St, Woodville – retained land to A1‑35, severed land to RR1 – carried
• Approved zoning amendment for 96 Kawartha Lakes Rd 30, Fenelon Falls to permit a Contractor’s Yard – carried
• Approved zoning amendment for 1023 Kings Wharf Rd, Bobcaygeon to rezone to A1‑42 with on‑farm truss shop – carried

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive several deputations and correspondence on renewable‑energy projects, water‑bill relief, road conditions, and a speed‑limit reduction request. It will also consider consent matters to declare surplus two park lots on Logie Street in Lindsay and a road allowance next to 1773 Kirkfield Road, and will forward those recommendations to Council.

• Proposed surplus declaration and sale of Parklot 8 and 9 (Plan 15P) on Logie Street, Lindsay
• Proposed surplus declaration, closure and sale of road allowance adjacent to 1773 Kirkfield Road, Kirkfield (set price $2.50 per sq ft)
• Deputation requesting council support for the Sturgeon Lake Agrivoltaics Renewable Energy Project (Compass Greenfield Development)
• Deputation requesting high water bill relief for 76 King Street, Woodville
• Deputation requesting speed‑limit reduction on Kawartha Lakes Road 46, Bolsover

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and received several deputations on renewable energy projects. Motions were carried to receive the Sturgeon Lake agrivoltaics request, the Kirkfield solar project request, and related community comments. Each motion directs the matters to be considered at the next regular Council meeting.

• Received Sturgeon Lake Agrivoltaics deputation and forward to Council (CW2025-126)
• Received Kirkfield renewable energy project deputation and forward to Council (CW2025-127)
• Received Couchiching Conservancy comments on Kirkfield project and forward to Council (CW2025-128)
• Received Christine Norris comments on Sturgeon Lake project and forward to Council (CW2025-129)
• Received Dale Leadbeater comments on Kirkfield project and forward to Council (CW2025-130)

Parks Advisory Committee

The Parks Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive a draft Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan for consultation, and get status updates on several local parks and a trail bridge. It will also discuss the Wilson Estate Fund and future developments, and consider budget implications for parks and trails in 2026.

• Draft Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan – consultation
• Status update – Memorial Park disc golf course
• Status update – Sylvester Park
• Wilson Estate Fund and future developments
• 2026 budget implications for parks and trails

The Parks Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. It received a deputation on the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan and accepted status updates on several park projects, the Trans Canada Trail trestle bridge, the Wilson Estate Fund, and 2026 budget implications. All motions were carried.

• Adopted agenda (KLPAC-020) – carried
• Adopted minutes of July 10, 2025 (KLPAC-021) – carried
• Received deputation on Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan (KLPAC-022) – carried
• Received updates on Memorial, Sylvester, Carden, and Ops Community Parks (KLPAC-023) – carried
• Received update on Kawartha Trans Canada Trail trestle bridge (KLPAC-024) – carried
• Received update on Wilson Estate Fund and future developments (KLPAC-025) – carried
• Received update on 2026 budget implications for parks and trails (KLPAC-026) – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 2:40 p.m. (KLPAC-027) – carried

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

The City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board will meet to conduct administrative business and review police reports. The board is scheduled to discuss the 2024 Detachment Board Annual Report and a report for the month of July 2025.

• Review of 2024 Detachment Board Annual Report
• Review of Detachment Board Report for the month of July 2025
• Adoption of minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will receive a Heritage Planning Update, a report on the Heritage Plaque Program including survey results, and an overview of the Osprey Heritage Awards. These items are presented for information and discussion. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Heritage Planning Update (report KLMHC2025-050)
• Heritage Plaque Program report with survey results (KLMHC2025-051)
• Osprey Heritage Awards report (KLMHC2025-052)

The committee adopted its agenda and the July 3 minutes. It received the Heritage Planning Update and the Heritage Plaque Program report, directing staff to prepare draft program guidelines. It also received the Osprey Heritage Awards report and asked staff to report back on ceremony planning in October.

• Adopted agenda (KLMHC2025-072) – carried
• Adopted July 3 minutes (KLMHC2025-073) – carried
• Received Heritage Planning Update (KLMHC2025-050) – carried
• Received Heritage Plaque Program report (KLMHC2025-051) and instructed staff to draft program guidelines – carried
• Received Osprey Heritage Awards report (KLMHC2025-049) and instructed staff to report back on awards ceremony planning – carried

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee will discuss the latest updates to the Source Separated Organics program and the Blue Box recycling program. Materials include a program update, a 2026 improvement plan for organics, a post‑transition Blue Box planning document, and a FAQ on waste and recycling collection changes. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review Source Separated Organics Program Update
• Consider Organics Program 2026 Improvements (v3‑1)
• Discuss Post‑Transition Blue Box Planning – September Update
• Examine Changes in Waste and Recycling Collection FAQ

The Waste Management Advisory Committee voted to support amending the by‑law to permit organics from the Source Separated Organics program to be placed in the garbage for eligible locations. It also approved adjustments to the collection schedule to enable co‑collection of organics and garbage in urban areas and a reduction of the organics bag limit to one clear bag per week. The committee endorsed continued program evaluation through audits and surveys, pending budget approval.

• Approved by‑law amendment to allow organics in garbage for eligible curbside locations (Carried)
• Approved adjustments to collection schedule for co‑collection of organics and garbage in urban settlement areas (Carried)
• Approved continuation of program evaluation through audits and surveys, subject to budget approval (Carried)
• Approved reduction of organics bag limit to one clear bag per week for eligible locations (Carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt minutes from May 8, 2025, and discuss updates to the Urban Tree Canopy and roadside vegetation removal. The committee will also review the Strategic Plan and discuss renewal energy proposals.

• Adoption of May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update to Enhancing the Urban Tree Canopy
• Roadside Tree and Vegetation Removal Discussion
• Strategic Plan Progress Reporting
• Renewal Energy Proposals and AMO LT2 process

The Environmental Advisory Committee adopted an amendment to add Item 5.5 on the new Strategic Plan for Parks and Recreation. It deferred Items 5.3 and 5.4 to the October 16 meeting and adopted the closed‑session agenda. The committee formally recommended that Council not support the Innergex large‑scale solar project on the Carden Alvar, and the recommendation was carried.

• Adopted agenda amendment adding Item 5.5 (Strategic Plan for Parks and Recreation) – carried
• Adopted minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting – carried
• Deferred Action Items 5.3 and 5.4 to next meeting – carried
• Adopted closed‑session agenda – carried
• Moved into closed session at 4:49 p.m. – carried
• Recommended Council not support Innergex solar project on Carden Alvar – carried

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management will receive the 2026 budget presentation from Sienna Senior Living and the draft operating budget report. A financial update from Sienna staff and the July 2025 operations report will also be received for information. The meeting is an electronic participation meeting held on August 28, 2025.

• 2026 Budget Presentation – Sienna Senior Living (received for information)
• 2026 Victoria Manor Draft Operating Budget Report (received)
• Financial Update – Sienna Staff (received for information)
• Victoria Manor Operations Report – July 2025 (received for information)
• Closed Session minutes from July 10, 2025 (municipal act confidentiality)

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management adopted its agenda and received the 2026 budget presentation and several operational reports for information. It approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting and voted to convene a closed session, where no items were discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 11:19 a.m.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Received 2026 Budget Presentation for information (carried)
• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received 2026 Draft Operating Budget Report for information (carried)
• Received Financial Update from Sienna Staff for information (carried)
• Received July 2025 Operations Report for information (carried)
• Convene closed session (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:19 a.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will appoint Leah Barrie as Acting Secretary‑Treasurer, adopt the agenda and minutes, and consider a deferred minor variance for 344‑348 Kent Street West. It will then hear ten new minor variance applications for locations including 102 Lindsay Street, 0 Queen Street (Omemee), 465 Cheese Factory Road, 19 Pleasant Point Road, and 3 South Harbour Drive. The meeting concludes with routine business and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Deferred minor variance – 344‑348 Kent Street West, Lindsay (File D20‑2025‑065)
• Minor variance – 102 Lindsay Street (File D20‑2025‑041)
• Minor variance – 0 Queen Street, Omemee (File D20‑2025‑067)
• Minor variance – 465 Cheese Factory Road, Ops (File D20‑2025‑069)
• Minor variance – 19 Pleasant Point Road, Mariposa (File D20‑2025‑070)

The Committee appointed Leah Barrie as Acting Secretary‑Treasurer and approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes. It granted four minor variance applications for commercial, residential and mixed‑use projects, each with specific conditions and a 24‑month (or 8‑month) completion deadline.

• Appointed Leah Barrie as Acting Secretary‑Treasurer (Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the July 24, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Granted minor variance D20‑2025‑065 for 344‑348 Kent St West commercial buildings (Carried)
• Granted minor variance D20‑2025‑041 for 102 Lindsay St patio and planter boxes (Carried)
• Granted minor variance D20‑2025‑067 for property severance on Queen St North (Carried)
• Granted minor variance D20‑2025‑069 for new dwelling and ARU at 465 Cheese Factory Rd (Carried)

Municipal By-law Appeals Committee

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

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Kawartha Lakes Council will discuss the Long Term Financial Plan and a Multi Year Strategic Plan update. The body is deciding on several capital projects, including community centre renovations and infrastructure design services.

• Award of $512,447.28 to Nirvana Interior Inc. for Bobcaygeon Community Centre renovations
• Authorization of $100,000.00 to Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative for a Doctor Return of Service agreement
• Award of $98,725.00 to DM Wills for Huron Street design refresh in Lindsay
• Budget increase of $100,000.00 for the Development Charges Background Study
• Funding of $14,143.63 from the Economic Development Fund to the A. Sheila Boyd Heritage Foundation

The council moved to adopt the open session agenda (CR2025-273) and the minutes from the July 22 meeting (CR2025-274); both motions were carried. Deputations regarding dock license renewals (CR2025-275 and CR2025-276) were formally received and carried. No other substantive approvals or rejections were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopt Open Session Agenda (CR2025-273) – carried
• Adopt July 22, 2025 Council Minutes (CR2025-274) – carried
• Receive deputation on Dock License renewal (CR2025-275) – carried
• Receive deputation on Dock License renewal (CR2025-276) – carried

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee will discuss the implementation plan and work plan for the 2025-2029 Integrated Waste Management Strategy. The body will also review updated detailed goals for 2025 and receive an update on the Blue Box transition.

• Review of 2025 Detailed Goals August update
• Discussion of 2025-2029 Integrated Waste Management Strategy Implementation Plan
• Review of 2025 IWMS Work Plan
• Organics update
• Blue Box post-transition update

The Waste Management Advisory Committee adopted the meeting agenda and approved the June 5, 2025 minutes. The committee received staff presentations on the 2025 Work Plan, the Integrated Waste Management Strategy, and the Source Separated Organics program audit. An update on pending provincial blue‑box regulations and recycling depot negotiations was provided. The meeting was adjourned at 4:17 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved June 5 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Received presentation on 2025 Work Plan (motion carried)
• Received presentation on Integrated Waste Management Strategy (motion carried)
• Received presentation on Source Separation Organics audit (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:17 p.m. (motion carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the March 28, 2025 meeting. It will hear a presentation on the Ten-Year Regional Transit Plan. The committee will receive updates on provincial EASE funding, courtesy parking at City Hall, the Accessibility Award nomination form, design standards, and site plan reviews. It will also discuss the distribution of the Accessibility Award winner decal.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of March 28, 2025 minutes
• Ten-Year Regional Transit Plan presentation
• Provincial EASE funding update
• Courtesy Parking at City Hall update

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the March 28, 2025 meeting. It formally received reports on provincial EASE funding, City Hall courtesy parking, the updated Accessibility Award nomination form, and the Information and Communication Accessibility Design Standards for information purposes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (motion by K. Lowes, seconded by S. Orr) – carried
• Adopted minutes from March 28, 2025 meeting (motion by K. Lowes, seconded by L. Brunner) – carried
• Received reports on items 5.1‑5.4 for information (motion by K. Lowes, seconded by L. Brunner) – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 3:23 p.m. (motion by Deputy Mayor McDonald, seconded by L. Brunner) – carried

Planning Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Kawartha Lakes Planning Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-08-06 contains no listed items. It only shows generic placeholders and no specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes. Therefore, no decisions or discussions are detailed in this agenda.

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. It will receive the draft recommendations prepared by the task force on development charges. No other items are listed for discussion.

• Adopt agenda (Item 2.1)
• Adopt minutes from July 28, 2025 meeting (Item 2.3)
• Receive draft development charges recommendations (Item 5.1, attached PDF)
• Deputations/Presentations (Item 3, no attachments)
• Correspondence (Item 4, no attachments)

The Development Charges Task Force adopted its meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. It then approved a table of 18 revised recommendations for staff, pending final wording. The meeting was adjourned at 4:13 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (DCTF2025-054) – carried
• Adopted minutes from July 28, 2025 (DCTF2025-055) – carried
• Adopted recommendations 1‑18 for staff, subject to wording (DCTF2025-056) – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 4:13 p.m. (DCTF2025-057) – carried

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It will review issue assignment reports and refer the draft recommendations it has prepared to municipal staff for further action. The meeting will also set the date for the next task‑force session before adjourning.

• Adopt agenda as circulated
• Adopt minutes from July 14, 2025 meeting
• Review Issue Assignment Reports (2025 DC Task Force Issue Tracker)
• Refer draft Development Charges recommendations to staff
• Schedule next Development Charges Task Force meeting

The Development Charges Task Force adopted its agenda and the minutes from the July 14 meeting. It formally received correspondence from Mark Wilson and from Karl Repka. The group deferred the formulation of recommendations on development charges to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:06 p.m.

• Agenda adopted (motion carried)
• Minutes from July 14, 2025 adopted (motion carried)
• Correspondence from M. Wilson received (motion carried)
• Correspondence from K. Rekpa received (motion carried)
• Formulation of recommendations deferred to next meeting (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m. (motion carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Kawartha Lakes Committee of Adjustment will consider a set of deferred and new minor variance applications. Items include requests for variances at 195 Campbell Beach Road, 46 Birch Glen Drive, 2 Omega Road, 76 Coldstream Road, and 84 Adelaide Street South. The committee will discuss each application and decide whether to approve the requested variances.

• Minor variance for 195 Campbell Beach Road (Rotem Golan and Troy Lamsee)
• Minor variance for 46 Birch Glen Drive (Guillaume Lessard and Julie Tran)
• Minor variance for 2 Omega Road (Casey and Karen Baker)
• Minor variance for 76 Coldstream Road (David Beecroft)
• Minor variance for 84 Adelaide Street South (Lindsay Retirement Home GP Limited)

The Committee of Adjustment received a memorandum confirming the withdrawal of application D20-2025-029. It granted minor variance D20-2025-027 for a one‑storey dwelling on Part Lot 21, Concession 12. It also granted minor variances D20-2025-056 for a deck at 46 Birch Glen Drive and D20-2025-057 for a detached garage with an additional residential unit at 2 Omega Road.

• Received withdrawal memorandum for application D20-2025-029 (Carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2025-027 for a one‑storey dwelling (Carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2025-056 for a new deck at 46 Birch Glen Drive (Carried)
• Granted minor variance D20-2025-057 for a detached garage/ARU at 2 Omega Road (Carried)

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

The City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board will review the Q2 2025 Detachment Commander Report and the 2024 Annual Report. The board will also discuss the Black Cat System for traffic concerns and specific traffic issues on Ski Hill Road in Bethany.

• Introduction to the Black Cat System for responding to traffic concerns
• Discussion of traffic concerns on Ski Hill Road, Bethany
• Review of the 2026-2029 Detachment Action Plan Update
• Review of the 2024 Detachment Board Annual Report
• Detachment Commander Report for Q2 2025

Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation

The Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items, only procedural placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Kawartha Lakes Council will review the 2024 audited financial statements and the Fenelon Falls Downtown Revitalization Plan 2.0. The meeting includes decisions on zoning by-law amendments and the sale of surplus road allowances.

• Approval of 2024 Audited Financial Statements
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 155 Monarch Road, Lindsay
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 54 Loop Line, Omemee
• Proposed closure and sale of road allowance portions at Eldon Station Road and Front Street East/Anne Street, Bobcaygeon
• Two-year contract extensions for Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Limited and Blue Mountain Chrysler Ltd. for fleet procurement

Council adopted the open‑session agenda and the June 24 minutes. It received deputations and forwarded funding requests for a $24,000 archive project and a $100,000 Summit Wellness Centre clinic to staff for review, with reports due by the end of Q3 2025. The request to extend the water agreement for the Green Eden Development was also referred to staff for a Q3 2025 report. Correspondence on Raby Street maintenance was referred to staff for a Q4 2025 report.

• Adopted Open Session Agenda (CR2025-233) – Carried
• Adopted June 24 Council Minutes (CR2025-234) – Carried
• Forwarded $24,000 St. Paul's Anglican Church archive funding request to staff – Carried
• Forwarded $100,000 Summit Wellness Centre clinic funding request to staff for review, report by end Q3 2025 – Carried
• Referred Green Eden Development water‑agreement extension to staff, report by end Q3 2025 – Carried
• Referred Raby Street maintenance concerns to staff, report by end Q4 2025 – Carried

Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Housing Operational Review findings and recommendations. Members will review the JAC2025-14 Housing Operational Review Findings Report and its attached documents. The meeting will also set the date for the next session on September 17, 2025 in Minden.

• Presentation of Housing Operational Review Findings and Recommendations by Judy Lightbound (Housing Services Corporation)
• Review of JAC2025-14 Housing Operational Review Findings Report (PDF attachments)
• Scheduling of next meeting for September 17, 2025 in Minden

The Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee received and endorsed the Housing Services Operational Review Findings and Recommendations report. The endorsement moves the recommendations forward for approval by the City of Kawartha Lakes Council, the shareholder of Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corporation. The agenda was adopted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Endorsed Housing Operational Review Findings Report (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force will adopt the agenda and minutes from the July 7 meeting, receive three reports from Jeff Solly on local service policy, growth‑related capital cost alignment, and draft findings, and begin formulating draft recommendations on development charges.

• Adopt agenda as circulated
• Adopt minutes from July 7, 2025 meeting
• Receive Local Service Policy Review report (J. Solly)
• Receive Alignment of Growth‑Related Capital Costs with DC Revenues report (J. Solly)
• Formulate draft recommendations on development charges

The Development Charges Task Force adopted its agenda and minutes. It approved a motion for staff to prepare a report for the July 22 Council meeting to amend the Task Force's Terms of Reference. Several items of correspondence from members were received and referred to staff for review, with reports to be returned at the July 28 meeting. The meeting scheduled for July 21 was cancelled and a new meeting set for July 28.

• Agenda adopted (including item 2.4) – carried
• Minutes adopted – carried
• Staff to prepare report for Council to amend Terms of Reference – carried
• Correspondence from J. Solly on Local Service Policy received – carried
• Correspondence from J. Solly on Growth‑Related Capital Costs referred to staff, report back July 28 – carried
• Correspondence from J. Solly on Draft DC Finding referred to staff, report back at next meeting with Watson – carried
• Correspondence from B. Finney on CIP incentives received – carried
• Correspondence from M. Wilson referred to staff, report back July 28 – carried

Parks Advisory Committee

The Parks Advisory Committee will meet on July 10, 2025 at the Wolfe Street Boardroom in Lindsay. The agenda includes discussion of storm cleanup for parks and trails, updates on current park and trail projects at Juniper Park, Memorial Park, and Orchard Park, and consideration of potential new projects such as the Cambray Pickleball Centre. The committee will also address parking issues at Wilson Fields, Optimist Park, and George Street Park, review the Colbourne Street Bridge construction, and discuss the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan, Expansionary Plan, and Parks Master Plan.

• Parks and Trails Storm Cleanup
• Updates on current park/trail projects (Juniper Park, Memorial Park, Orchard Park)
• Potential Cambray Pickleball Centre project
• Parking issues at Wilson Fields, Optimist Park, and George Street Park
• Colbourne Street Bridge construction

The Parks Advisory Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the May 8, 2025 minutes. It received a June 8 correspondence about Trails Day and approved the manager’s updates on current and potential park and trail projects, park use concerns, and the Colbourne Street bridge construction. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Adopt agenda (KLPAC-012) – Carried
• Adopt May 8, 2025 minutes (KLPAC-013) – Carried
• Receive Trails Day correspondence (KLPAC-014) – Carried
• Receive updates on current park/trail projects (KLPAC-015) – Carried
• Receive updates on potential park/trail projects (KLPAC-016) – Carried
• Receive updates on park use concerns (KLPAC-017) – Carried
• Receive information on Colbourne Street Bridge construction (KLPAC-018) – Carried
• Adjourn meeting (KLPAC-019) – Carried

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management will adopt its July 10 agenda and approve the minutes from the February 10 meeting. It will receive an Operating Plan 2025 Update, a financial update, and operations reports for March and April 2025 for information. The meeting will conclude with a closed‑session for confidential matters.

• Adoption of the July 10, 2025 agenda
• Approval of minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting
• Operating Plan 2025 Update presentation received for information
• Financial update from Sienna Staff received for information
• Victoria Manor operations reports for March and April 2025 received for information

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management adopted its agenda and approved prior meeting minutes. It received several reports for information, including the Operating Plan update, financial update, and operations report. The committee recommended receipt of the Ontario Health 2025‑26 Level of Care Funding and authorized signing the attestation form. It also directed staff to submit the 2023 Annual Reconciliation Report and entered a closed session before adjourning.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Received Operating Plan 2025 Update presentation (Carried)
• Approved February 10, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Received Financial Update from Sienna Staff (Carried)
• Received March‑April Operations Report (Carried)
• Recommended receipt of Ontario Health 2025‑26 Level of Care Funding and signing attestation (Carried)
• Directed staff to submit 2023 Annual Reconciliation Report to Ministry (Carried)
• Constituted closed session per Municipal Act (Carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive a report on an amendment to the Somerville Zoning By-law at 87 Burke Road for information. It will approve and adopt a zoning by-law amendment for 155 Monarch Road in the Township of Ops, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the required documents. The Committee will also approve an Official Plan amendment and a zoning by-law amendment for 54 Loop Line in Omemee, with execution authority granted to the Mayor and Clerk.

• Receive report PLAN2025-037: amendment to Somerville Zoning By-law 78-45 at 87 Burke Road (information only)
• Approve and adopt zoning by-law amendment for 155 Monarch Road, Ops (PLAN2025-042)
• Approve Official Plan amendment for 54 Loop Line, Omemee (PLAN2025-041)
• Approve zoning by-law amendment for 54 Loop Line, Omemee (PLAN2025-041)
• Authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute documents for the approved amendments

The Planning Advisory Committee received two reports for information only. It approved a zoning by‑law amendment for 155 Monarch Road, Lindsay, and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign the required documents. It also approved both an Official Plan amendment and a zoning by‑law amendment for 54 Loop Line, Omemee, and authorized execution of those documents.

• Report PLAN2025-037 (87 Burke Road) received for information (carried)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment D06-2025-008 for 155 Monarch Road approved and adopted (carried)
• Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute documents for 155 Monarch Road amendment (carried)
• Report PLAN2025-041 (54 Loop Line) received for information (carried)
• Official Plan Amendment D01-2024-010 for 54 Loop Line approved and adopted (carried)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment D06-2024-025 for 54 Loop Line approved and adopted (carried)
• Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute documents for 54 Loop Line amendments (carried)
• Deputation of Michelle Duong received (carried)

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force will review the draft study findings on development charges. It will also examine the issue tracker, receive reports on issue assignments, and work on formulating draft recommendations. The meeting includes routine items such as adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of Draft Development Charges Study Findings (DC2025-08.5.1)
• Review of Issue Tracker (DC2025-08.5.2)
• Reports on Issue Assignments (DC2025-08.5.3)
• Formulation of Draft Recommendations (DC2025-08.5.4)
• Adoption of Agenda and Minutes

The Development Charges Task Force adopted its agenda and the minutes from the June 23 meeting. It received correspondence from Bernard Finney and Jeff Solly for discussion at a later agenda item. The members reached consensus to add an issue on improving development‑charge processes to the Issue Tracker. The formulation of draft recommendations was deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 23 meeting (carried)
• Received Bernard Finney correspondence for Item 5.3 (carried)
• Received Jeff Solly correspondence for Item 5.3 (carried)
• Added DC‑process improvement issue to Issue Tracker (consensus)
• Deferred formulation of draft recommendations to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 3:27 p.m. (carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting, review a heritage planning update, consider the proposed heritage designation of 101 King Street, and discuss the Osprey Heritage Awards.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from June 5, 2025
• Heritage Planning Update (KLMHC2025-047)
• Proposed Heritage Designation of 101 King Street (KLMHC2025-048)
• Osprey Heritage Awards (KLMHC2025-049)

The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the June 5 meeting. It received the heritage planning update and the Osprey Heritage Awards report. The committee endorsed the proposed heritage designation of 101 King Street and will forward the recommendation to Council. Staff will bring a report back in September 2025 to begin planning the awards ceremony.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 5, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Received Heritage Planning Update report (carried)
• Received Proposed Heritage Designation of 101 King Street report (carried)
• Endorsed designation of 101 King Street and forwarded recommendation to Council (carried)
• Received Osprey Heritage Awards report (carried)
• Staff to bring a report back in September 2025 to begin planning the awards ceremony (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its May 8, 2025 meeting. It will consider updates to its work plan and the Bee City program. The committee will also receive an updated Terms of Reference for committees of council and hold a closed session for award nominations.

• Adopt minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting
• Updated Terms of Reference for Committees of Council
• CKLEAC work plan updates
• Bee City program update
• Closed‑session nominations for Bee a Hero and Environmental Hero awards

Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee

The Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, consider a letter to the Flato Academy Theatre Board, and discuss updates to the grant policy, online application, and website information. The committee will also review the 2025 timeline for the fund. No specific financial decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Letter to Flato Academy Theatre Board
• Revision of Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Policy and Application (CP2021-011)
• Update to online application process
• Update to website information
• 2025 Timeline Review

The Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee adopted the circulated agenda (LLCF2025-010) and the amended minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting (LLCF2025-011). The meeting was adjourned at 11:18 a.m. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopt agenda LLCF2025-010 – Carried
• Adopt minutes LLCF2025-011 – Carried
• Adjourn meeting – Carried

Municipal By-law Appeals Committee

The Municipal By-law Appeals Committee will meet to consider a by-law appeal. The primary item will be discussed in a closed session due to personal matters about identifiable individuals.

• Municipal By-Law Appeal for 4439 Highway 7, Omemee, Ontario

Committee of Adjustment

The Kawartha Lakes Committee of Adjustment meeting on June 26, 2025 will adopt its agenda, declare any pecuniary interests, and adopt minutes from the May 22 meeting. The primary business is the consideration of ten minor variance applications for properties in Verulam, Emily, Fenelon, Lindsay, Somerville, Ops, and Fenelon Falls. The Committee will discuss each application and may approve or defer the requested variances. Additional items include deferred applications, other business, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Minor variance – 69 Hazel Street, Verulam (Applicant: Matthew Shanahan)
• Minor variance – 54 Emily Manor Drive, Emily (Applicants: Heather Lowry and Angela Citro)
• Minor variance – 4 Hayward Drive, Verulam (Applicant: Eiman Basir)
• Minor variance – 44 Hardwood Street, Fenelon (Applicant: Vanessa Archer, TD Consulting Inc.)
• Minor variance – 24-28 Francis Street, Lindsay (Applicant: City of Kawartha Lakes)

The Committee of Adjustment adopted its agenda and the minutes from the May 22 meeting. Four minor variance applications—69 Hazel Street, 54 Emily Manor Drive, 4 Hayward Drive, and 44 Hardwood Street—were each granted with specific conditions. All approvals require construction to be completed within 24 months, with additional requirements for sanitary waste permits and shed relocation where noted.

• Agenda COA2025-07 approved (moved by E. Finn, seconded by B. Archer)
• Minutes from May 22, 2025 adopted (moved by S. Strangway, seconded by G. Erickson)
• Granted minor variance D20-2025-046 (69 Hazel St) – construction must follow sketch and be completed within 24 months
• Granted minor variance D20-2025-047 (54 Emily Manor Dr) – construction per sketch, 24‑month completion, and OBC sanitary waste permit within 8 months
• Granted minor variance D20-2025-048 (4 Hayward Dr) – construction per revised sketch, 24‑month completion, OBC sanitary waste permit within 8 months, and shed relocation or removal
• Granted minor variance D20-2025-049 (44 Hardwood St) – construction per sketch and 24‑month completion

Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee

The Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee will meet to discuss administrative updates and project reviews. The body is scheduled to review the 2025 proposed timeline and update grant policies and application processes.

• Review of 2025 Proposed Timeline
• Post Project Updates
• Revisions to CP2021-011 Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Policy and Application
• Updates to online application and website information

The Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee elected Beth Gilroy as Chair and Wendy Hall as Vice Chair. The committee adopted the meeting agenda, the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting, and the proposed 2025 timelines. No deputations or correspondence were presented. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Beth Gilroy elected Chair (Carried)
• Wendy Hall elected Vice Chair (Carried)
• Agenda adopted as circulated (Carried)
• Minutes from Nov 13, 2024 adopted as circulated (Carried)
• 2025 proposed timelines adopted (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m. (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will receive and adopt the 2025 Asset Management Plan and consider a proposal to declare surplus, close, and sell a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 195 Campbell Beach Road at $9.00 per square foot. It will also review heritage designation recommendations for 15 Sussex Street North in Lindsay and 90 Bolton Street in Bobcaygeon, and hear a Housing and Homelessness System Planning Update. Additional deputations, presentations, and committee reports will be received for information.

• Adoption of the 2025 Asset Management Plan (Report CA2025-002)
• Proposed surplus declaration, closure, and sale of shoreline road allowance near 195 Campbell Beach Road, valued at $9.00 per square foot
• Heritage designation recommendation for 15 Sussex Street North, Town of Lindsay
• Heritage designation recommendation for 90 Bolton Street (Orr Building), Village of Bobcaygeon
• Housing and Homelessness System Planning Update presentation

The council adopted the Open Session agenda (CR2025-190) and received the Housing and Homelessness System Planning Update presentation (CR2025-191). It also adopted the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting (CR2025-192). Several deputations were received, including requests for a three‑way stop, opposition to a heritage designation, and increased yard‑waste collection frequency, all carried.

• Adopted Open Session Agenda (CR2025-190) – Carried
• Received Housing and Homelessness System Planning Update presentation (CR2025-191) – Carried
• Adopted minutes of May 20, 2025 meeting (CR2025-192) – Carried
• Received deputation for three‑way stop at Parkside Drive & Brock Street (CR2025-193) – Carried
• Received deputation opposing heritage designation of 48 Main St., Bobcaygeon (CR2025-194) – Carried
• Received deputation requesting increased yard‑waste collection frequency (CR2025-195) – Carried

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management agenda for June 23, 2025 contains no substantive items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force will meet to review a draft study presentation by Watson and Associates. The body will also receive staff updates on Bill 17 and provincial funding for charge exemptions.

• Draft Development Charge Study Findings presentation by Sean-Michael Stephen of Watson and Associates
• Staff update on municipal sector response to Bill 17 (Protecting Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act)
• Staff update on provincial letter regarding funding of development charge exemptions and discounts
• Review of 2019 Development Charges Task Force Recommendations

The Development Charges Task Force adopted the agenda and the previous meeting minutes, both carried without recorded vote counts. Two items – the review of the 2019 recommendations and the update on issue assignments – were deferred to the next meeting. The next three meetings were scheduled for July 7, July 14, and July 21, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 26, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Deferred review of 2019 Development Charges Task Force recommendations
• Deferred update on issue assignments
• Scheduled next three meetings for July 7, July 14, and July 21, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 5:38 p.m. (carried)

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The committee is meeting to review a PRC Activity Summary Spreadsheet and discuss operational updates for the landfill site. The agenda includes reports on leachate outbreaks, landfill complaints, and capacity updates for the Integrated Waste Management Strategy.

• Review of leachate outbreaks and landfill complaints
• Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) comments
• Integrated Waste Management Strategy (IWMS) Lindsay-Ops capacity update
• Non-Eligible Sources (NES) Depot update
• Landfill site tour

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee adopted the meeting agenda as circulated. It approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 3:33 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:33 p.m. (carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to receive an orientation on the 2026 budget process. The session includes a review of the budget calendar presented by the Director of Corporate Services.

• Orientation to 2026 Budget Process
• Review of 2026 Budget Calendar

The committee adopted its agenda, received the 2026 budget kickoff presentation, and approved the 2026 budget committee calendar. The meeting was then adjourned at 11:04 a.m.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Received 2026 Budget Kick‑Off presentation (carried)
• Adopted 2026 Budget Committee Calendar (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:04 a.m. (carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force will meet on June 17, 2025 to discuss several items. Items include a memo on salt management, a document outlining options for road maintenance, a presentation on new German paving technology, and case studies of Kenscott/Thorndyke and Scugog Road and King's Wharf Road. The meeting is for review and discussion; no decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Salt Management memo (Councillor Warren)
• Options document – considerations to date (Councillor Perry)
• New German Paving Technology presentation (Councillor Perry)
• Case study: Kenscott/Thorndyke and Scugog Road (Councillor Perry)
• Case study: King's Wharf Road (Councillor Ashmore)

The Roads Task Force adopted its meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It received and will consider the Salt Management memo. The task force also added a presentation on the Roads Database as an agenda item for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 2:23 p.m.

• Adopt agenda – Carried
• Adopt minutes from April 22, 2025 – Carried
• Receive and consider Salt Management memo – Carried
• Add Roads Database presentation as agenda item for next meeting – Carried
• Adjourn meeting at 2:23 p.m. – Carried

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive a presentation on the 2025 VIP Agricultural Tour, approve the 2025 ADAC Work Plan, receive updates on the 2026‑2030 Agriculture and Food Action Plan and the Scale Up To Local Food Wholesale Project, and hear news from members.

• 2025 VIP Agricultural Tour – scheduled for September 12, 2025
• 2025 ADAC Work Plan approval by Council
• 2026‑2030 Kawartha Lakes Agriculture and Food Action Plan – update
• Scale Up To Local Food Wholesale Project – update

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the February 6 meeting. It approved the 2025 VIP Agricultural Tour to be held on September 12, 2025, with stops at Morrison's Poultry, Green Tractors, and McQuaid's Country Market. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt agenda as circulated (Carried)
• Adopt minutes of February 6 meeting as circulated (Carried)
• Approve 2025 VIP Agricultural Tour for September 12, 2025 (Carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 9:35 a.m. (Carried)

Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee will meet on June 11, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss recent landfill complaints, leachate outbreak incidents, and provide an update on capital projects. The agenda includes a public comment period and a site tour before adjourning.

• Landfill complaints
• Leachate outbreaks
• Capital projects update
• Public comment period
• Landfill site tour

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee adopted the circulated agenda and approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. Council members noted resident compliments, a complaint about reinstated tipping fees, leachate outbreaks, and a capital project update on scale replacement. No public comments were received, a site tour was completed, and the next meeting was scheduled for November 12, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 1:56 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee will consider a formal objection to the proposed heritage designation of 48 Main Street in the Village of Bobcaygeon. The meeting also includes a presentation of an Archaeological Management Plan, a heritage planning update, the Osprey Heritage Awards, and an alteration application for the Sturgeon Point Rain Shelter. Items are presented for discussion and possible recommendation to Council.

• Archaeological Management Plan presentation (KLMHC2025-041)
• Heritage Planning Update report (KLMHC2025-040)
• Objection to proposed heritage designation of 48 Main Street, Bobcaygeon (KLMHC2025-043)
• Osprey Heritage Awards presentation (KLMHC2025-042)
• Alteration Application for Sturgeon Point Rain Shelter (KLMHC2025-045)

The Municipal Heritage Committee adopted its agenda and the May 1 minutes. It endorsed the Archaeological Management Plan and forwarded the recommendation to Council. The committee approved the Osprey Heritage Awards promotional material with suggested changes and will receive a planning report in September. It rejected the objection to the proposed heritage designation of 48 Main Street, recommending the by‑law be passed, and approved two alteration applications for Sturgeon Point Rain Shelter and 746 Janetville Road.

• Endorsed Archaeological Management Plan and forwarded recommendation to Council
• Approved Osprey Heritage Awards promotional material with revisions; staff to report in September
• Rejected objection to 48 Main Street designation and recommended by‑law be passed
• Approved revised historic plaque design 2 and directed public‑engagement page and sessions
• Approved alteration application for Sturgeon Point Rain Shelter
• Approved alteration application for 746 Janetville Road, Manvers Township

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda, approve the April 23, 2025 minutes, and consider two new‑business items: a report on Non‑Eligible Sources (NES) and planning for post‑transition Blue Box services. The meeting will also set the date for the next session before adjourning.

• Adopt agenda
• Approve April 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Non‑Eligible Sources (NES) report
• Discuss Post‑Transition Blue Box Services planning
• Set next meeting date

Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee

The Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee will consider a Pride Crosswalk proposal from the Chamber of Commerce and receive updates on several infrastructure projects, including a pedestrian bridge, hydro considerations for the Lower Gorge, and an agreement proposal with Orillia Power Generation Corporation. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce – Pride Crosswalk Proposal
• Pedestrian Bridge project update
• Broader Lower Gorge Considerations – Hydro
• Orillia Power Generation Corporation Agreement Proposal
• Other project updates

The Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It formally received the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce’s Pride Crosswalk proposal. The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted April 9 minutes (carried)
• Received Pride Crosswalk proposal (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive a report on PLAN2025-031, an application to amend the Township of Eldon Zoning By-law 94-14 for vacant land on Water Street (lots 43‑46). The committee will also review PLAN2025-032, which includes an Official Plan amendment and a Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law amendment for 75 Main Street. Additionally, the Municipal Infrastructure Design Guidelines will be updated as per ENG2025-003. The committee will recommend approval of the amendments and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the required documents.

• PLAN2025-031 – amendment to Eldon Zoning By-law 94-14 for vacant land on Water Street (lots 43‑46)
• PLAN2025-032 – Official Plan amendment (application D01-2024-007) for 75 Main Street, Bobcaygeon
• PLAN2025-032 – Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law 16-78 amendment (application D06-2024-016) for 75 Main Street
• ENG2025-003 – annual update to Municipal Infrastructure Design Guidelines
• Public Meeting Report and Business Arising items related to the above applications

The Planning Advisory Committee received reports and approved a Zoning By-law amendment for the Eldon Water Street parcels and both an Official Plan amendment and a Zoning By-law amendment for the 75 Main Street townhouse project. The Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute the required documents for each approval. Staff were directed to continue updating the Municipal Infrastructure Design Guidelines on the City website.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for Eldon Water Street parcels (PAC2025-040) – adopted
• Approved Official Plan Amendment for 75 Main Street (PAC2025-043) – adopted
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 75 Main Street (C1‑S15 zone) (PAC2025-043) – adopted
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute documents for Eldon amendment (PAC2025-040) – authorized
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute documents for 75 Main Street amendments (PAC2025-043) – authorized
• Received report on Municipal Infrastructure Design Guidelines update (ENG2025-003) (PAC2025-044) – received
• Directed staff to continue updating design guidelines on the City website (PAC2025-044) – directed
• Received deputation of Kevin Duguay regarding affordable‑housing holding symbol (PAC2025-041) – received

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a report recommending the surplus declaration, closure and sale of a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 195 Campbell Beach Road, Carden, valued at $9 per square foot. It will also consider an amendment to By‑Law 2024‑219 for building code administration, heritage designation proposals for properties on Sussex Street North and Bolton Street, and a memorandum objecting to elements of Bill 5. Additional items include the presentation of Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards and a request to study speed‑limit posting on Daytonia Beach Road and nearby streets.

• Surplus declaration, closure and sale of shoreline road allowance near 195 Campbell Beach Road, set at $9 per sq ft (Report RS2025‑026)
• Amendment to By‑Law 2024‑219 to update Table 2 in Schedule A (Building By‑Law amendment BLDG2025‑001)
• Presentation of the Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards
• Proposed heritage designation of 15 Sussex Street North, Lindsay (Report ED2025‑013)
• Memorandum from Councillors Doble and Warren raising concerns with Bill 5

The Committee adopted the agenda. It received a presentation on a proposed amendment to By‑Law 2024‑219 to waive storm‑sewage permit fees and forwarded it to Council. It accepted presentations on Accessibility Awareness Awards and several deputations, referring them to Council. It approved the surplus declaration, closure and sale of a portion of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 195 Campbell Beach Road, setting the price at $9.00 per square foot.

• Adopted agenda (CW2025-111) – Carried
• Received presentation on By‑Law 2024‑219 amendment (CW2025-112) – Carried
• Received presentation on Building By‑Law amendment No 1 (BLDG2025-001) – Carried
• Received Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards presentation (CW2025-114) – Carried
• Received deputation for landfill fee reimbursement (CW2025-115) – Carried
• Received deputation from Eastern Ontario Regional Network (CW2025-116) – Carried
• Approved surplus declaration, closure and sale of shoreline road allowance (RS2025-026) – Carried
• Approved all recommendations in Section 13.1 to be forwarded to Council (13) – Carried

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force will receive a presentation by Watson and Associates covering Bill 17, a draft growth‑related capital forecast, and draft development charge by‑law policies. Members will discuss the presentation, review the 2019 task force recommendations, and receive updates on issue assignments and the task force issue tracker.

• Presentation by Watson and Associates on Bill 17, draft growth‑related capital forecast, and draft development charge by‑law policies
• Discussion of the Watson and Associates presentation
• Review of the 2019 Development Charges Task Force recommendations
• Update by staff and members on issue assignments
• Review and updating of the 2025 Development Charges Task Force issue tracker

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider 13 applications for minor variances and consents across Kawartha Lakes, including requests at 331 Logie Street in Lindsay and 26 Edgewood Drive in Verulam. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the April 23, 2025, meeting.

• Adoption of April 23, 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes
• Minor variance at 331 Logie Street, Lindsay
• Consent at 26 Edgewood Drive, Verulam
• Minor variance at 433 Beaver Road, Emily
• Minor variance at 35 Peace Road, Ops

The Committee of Adjustment approved the consent application D03-2022-010 for a new residential building lot at 26 Edgewood Drive, subject to a list of conditions. It also approved the minor variance application D20-2025-033 for a detached garage at 29 Riverside Drive, with two conditions. The agenda and the April 23 minutes were adopted without objection.

• Agenda COA2025-06 adopted (Carried)
• April 23 minutes (COA2025-05) adopted (Carried)
• Consent application D03-2022-010 for 26 Edgewood Drive granted, subject to conditions (Carried)
• Minor variance D20-2025-033 for 29 Riverside Drive granted, subject to conditions (Carried)

Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Children's Services Service Plan for 2025-2029 and an update to the Housing and Homelessness Strategy. The session includes financial updates and manager reports for social and housing services.

• Children's Services Service Plan 2025-2029 presentation and report
• Housing and Homelessness Strategy Update
• 2025 Financial Update memorandum
• Social Services Manager Report (JAC2025-10)
• Housing Services Manager Report (JAC2025-11)

The Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee adopted the agenda as presented and approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. It received several reports, including the Children’s Services Service Plan, the Housing and Homelessness Strategy Update, and financial and manager updates. The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m. with the next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• Previous meeting minutes approved (carried)
• Children’s Services Service Plan presentation received (carried)
• Housing and Homelessness Strategy Update report received (carried)
• AMO Conference delegations verbal update received (carried)
• Social Services Manager Report received (carried)
• Housing Services Manager Report received (carried)
• 2025 Financial Update memorandum received (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt the Integrated Waste Management Strategy Update for 2025‑2029. It will also consider several capital project budget increases, including $2 million for local asphalt paving and $300 000 for urban arterial resurfacing. A proposal to declare a road allowance adjacent to 357 Alvar Road surplus and convey it to a nature conservancy will be reviewed. Additional items include a new youth award category for the Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards.

• Approval of Integrated Waste Management Strategy Update (CW2025-101)
• Increase of $2,000,000 for capital project 983250604 (Local Asphalt Paving), funded $1,500,000 from Canada Community Building Fund Reserve and up to $500,000 from Capital Contingency Reserve
• Increase of $300,000 for capital project 9832503 (Urban Arterial Resurfacing) for Kenscott Crescent and Thorndyke Drive
• Surplus declaration and conveyance of road allowance adjacent to 357 Alvar Road, Kirkfield (RS2025-023)
• Creation of a Youth Award category named for Kathryn Peeters in the Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards

The council adopted the Open Session agenda as presented. It formally received recognitions for employee service milestones and for Paramedic Service Week. The council accepted a deputation requesting traffic calming on Elgin Street. It also received a request for a parking area and crosswalk lines in Kirkfield and referred it to staff for review.

• Adopted Open Session agenda (Carried)
• Received years-of-service recognition for City employees (Carried)
• Received Paramedic Service Week and exemplary acts recognition (Carried)
• Received deputation on Elgin Street traffic calming request (Carried)
• Received Kirkfield parking and crosswalk request; referred to staff for review (Carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force will adopt its agenda and minutes, declare any pecuniary interests, and then discuss a Salt Management memo and an Options document presented by Councillors Warren and Perry. The meeting also includes standard items such as deputations, new business, case studies, and other business before adjournment.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
• Review of Salt Management memo (Councillor Warren)
• Review of Options document (Councillor Perry)
• Deputations

Parks Advisory Committee

The Parks Advisory Committee will discuss updates on existing park and trail projects, review the status of proposed park projects and community feedback, consider potential new park and trail initiatives, and address park use concerns such as traffic, parking, dogs, and encampments. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Current Park and Trail Project Updates (e.g., Pinewood Park, Juniper Park, Centennial Park)
• Status of Proposed Park Projects and Community Feedback (e.g., Ops Community Park Space, Pioneer Park, Omemee Beach Park)
• Potential Park and Trail Projects (e.g., Dedicated Pickleball Centre, McAlpine Beach Park, Outdoor Artificial Rink)
• Park Use Concerns – Colborne Street Reconstruction and Traffic Concerns
• Purchase of Land for Future Parks

The committee elected Peter Sanderson as Chair and Michael McGregor as Vice Chair. The agenda was amended to add item 5.5.7 and adopted, and the October 10, 2024 minutes were approved. The committee accepted several status updates and agreed to provide a letter of support for the Ontario Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund application.

• Peter Sanderson elected Chair (motion by Mayor Elmslie, seconded by E. Danziger, carried)
• Michael McGregor elected Vice Chair (motion by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Deputy Mayor McDonald, carried)
• Agenda amended to include item 5.5.7 Washburn Island and adopted (motion by K. Molloy, seconded by Mayor Elmslie, carried)
• October 10, 2024 minutes adopted (motion by Deputy Mayor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Richardson, carried)
• Information on ice‑storm cleanup received (motion by K. Molloy, seconded by E. Danziger, carried)
• Updates on park and trail projects (items 5.3.1‑5.3.12) received (motion by Councillor Richardson, seconded by E. Danziger, carried)
• Updates on proposed park projects (items 5.4.1‑5.4.7) received (motion by Mayor Elmslie, seconded by Deputy Mayor McDonald, carried)
• Letter of support for Ontario Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund application approved (motion by Councillor Richardson, seconded by K. Molloy, carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review a Tree Preservation By-law and updated Terms of Reference for Committees of Council. The body will also discuss the urban tree canopy and the impact of Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025.

• Tree Preservation By-law presentation by City Solicitor
• Updated Terms of Reference for Committees of Council
• Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025
• Enhancing the Urban Tree Canopy action item
• CKLEAC Budget Update

The committee adopted its agenda (including an update on Coboconk Lions Park) and approved the minutes from the March 21, 2025 meeting. Staff reported that the Development Services budget was reduced to $8,000, allocating $5,600 to the Environmental Advisory Committee. A resolution was carried recommending that Council direct staff to prepare an implementation plan for expanding the urban tree canopy, including subsidies funded from the Tree Canopy Reserve.

• Adopted agenda (with Item 5.4 update) – carried
• Adopted minutes of the March 21, 2025 meeting – carried
• Resolved Council to direct staff to prepare an urban tree canopy implementation plan, recommending subsidies from the Tree Canopy Reserve – carried
• Reported reduction of Development Services budget to $8,000, resulting in a $5,600 allocation for CKLEAC

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive a public‑meeting report on an application to amend the Emily Zoning By‑law 1996‑30 at 964 Hayes Line, Omemee, for information only. It will also consider a staff recommendation to amend the Verulam Zoning By‑law 6‑87 at 26 Country Club Drive, Fenelon Falls, and recommend that Council adopt the amendment and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any required documents.

• Application to amend Emily Zoning By‑law 1996‑30 at 964 Hayes Line, Omemee (information only)
• Staff recommendation to amend Verulam Zoning By‑law 6‑87 at 26 Country Club Drive, Fenelon Falls
• Proposed adoption of the Verulam zoning amendment by Council
• Authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to sign documents related to the Verulam amendment

The Planning Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and excused Councillor R. Ashmore's extended absence. It received for information the Emily zoning amendment application and two deputations. The committee received the Verulam zoning amendment report and approved the zoning by-law amendment for 26 Country Club Drive, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute related documents.

• Agenda adopted as circulated (Carried)
• Extended absence of Councillor R. Ashmore excused (Carried)
• Application PLAN2025-028 (Emily zoning amendment) received for information (Carried)
• Deputation of Robert Ennis & Paula O'Reilly received (Carried)
• Deputation of Marnie Saunders received (Carried)
• Report PLAN2025-027 (Verulam zoning amendment) received for information (Carried)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 26 Country Club Drive approved for adoption (Carried)
• Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute required documents (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several strategic reports and grant agreements to be forwarded to Council. Key discussions include an updated waste management strategy and the 2025 Lifecycle Management Capital Program.

• Integrated Waste Management Strategy Update (2025-2029)
• 2025 Lifecycle Management Capital Program
• Proposed closure and sale of road allowance adjacent to 357 Alvar Road, Kirkfield
• CanExport Community Investments Sub-Program Grant Agreement
• Request for relief from a high water bill for 81 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and received several deputations and presentations, forwarding them to the regular Council. It approved the Integrated Waste Management Strategy Update and increased funding for multiple road projects. It also approved the surplus declaration and sale of a road allowance, created a new youth award category, and accepted a federal grant agreement.

• Adopted agenda (CW2025-097) – Carried
• Received Michael Mudie's high water bill deputation and sent to Council (CW2025-098) – Carried
• Approved Integrated Waste Management Strategy Update for implementation (CW2025-101) – Carried
• Increased budget of capital project 983250604 by $2,000,000 for road work (CW2025-103) – Carried
• Increased budget of capital project 9832503 by $300,000 for Kenscott Crescent and Thorndyke Drive (CW2025-104) – Carried
• Approved surplus declaration and sale of road allowance adjacent to 357 Alvar Road (CW2025-106) – Carried
• Created Youth Award category named for Kathryn Peeters (CW2025-107) – Carried
• Approved CanExport Community Investments Sub‑Program Grant Agreement (CW2025-108) – Carried

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force is meeting to receive staff updates on treasurer's statements and issue assignments. The group will review recommendations from a 2019 task force and update the current issue tracker.

• Staff update on 2019-2024 Treasurer's Statements
• Review of 2019 Task Forces Recommendations
• Review and updating of the 2025 DC Task Force Issue Tracker

The Development Charges Task Force adopted the amended agenda, approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting with corrections, and formally received a staff update on the 2019‑2024 Treasurer’s Statements. All motions were carried by vote. The meeting was adjourned at 4:39 p.m.

• Adopted agenda as amended, moving Item 5.4 ahead of Item 5.2 (moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by K. Repka) – Carried
• Adopted minutes of April 21, 2025 meeting with corrections (moved by J. Solly, seconded by M. Wilson) – Carried
• Received Treasury Division update on 2019‑2024 Treasurer’s Statements (moved by J. Solly, seconded by M. Wilson) – Carried
• Adjourned meeting at 4:39 p.m. (moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by B. Finney) – Carried

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive a heritage planning update, and consider three proposals: a heritage designation for 15 Sussex Street North in Lindsay, a heritage designation for 90 Bolton Street in Bobcaygeon, and amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also review 2025 outreach activities and the Osprey Heritage Awards.

• Proposed Heritage Designation of 15 Sussex Street North, Town of Lindsay
• Proposed Heritage Designation of 90 Bolton Street, Village of Bobcaygeon
• Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act
• Heritage Planning Update
• Osprey Heritage Awards

The Municipal Heritage Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the April 17 meeting. It endorsed the proposed heritage designation of 15 Sussex Street North in Lindsay and 90 Bolton Street in Bobcaygeon, and forwarded both recommendations to Council for approval. The committee set the Osprey Heritage Awards nomination deadline for September 15 and agreed to provide comments on the proposed Ontario Heritage Act amendments.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 17 meeting (carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 15 Sussex Street North and forwarded recommendation to Council (carried)
• Endorsed heritage designation of 90 Bolton Street and forwarded recommendation to Council (carried)
• Set Osprey Heritage Awards nomination close date to September 15 (carried)
• Received 2025 Heritage Outreach report for information (carried)
• Received Osprey Heritage Awards report for information (carried)
• Agreed to provide comments on proposed Ontario Heritage Act amendments (carried)

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Integrated Waste Management Strategy. The body will also review the Source Separated Organics (SSO) Program and Non-Eligible Sources (NES).

• Integrated Waste Management Strategy (IWMS)
• Source Separated Organics (SSO) Program
• Non-Eligible Sources (NES) and Blue Box Regulation impacts

The agenda and the March 12 meeting minutes were formally adopted. The committee received staff presentations on the Integrated Waste Management Strategy and on Non‑Eligible Sources for recycling. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received Integrated Waste Management Strategy presentation (carried)
• Received Non‑Eligible Sources presentation (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider 10 applications for minor variances to zoning bylaws across Kawartha Lakes, including properties in Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, and Bexley. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and virtually on April 23, 2025.

• Review of 10 minor variance applications for properties in Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, and Bexley
• Public participation available via email and webcast
• Meeting held at City Hall, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay
• Next meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025

The Committee of Adjustment approved minor variance application D20-2025-032 for the property at 56 Riverview Road, allowing the severance into two new residential lots. It also granted the companion consent applications D03-2025-017 and D03-2025-018, each with a set of conditions. All approvals are contingent on one another and must be completed within 24 months of the decision.

• Granted minor variance D20-2025-032 for 56 Riverview Road
• Granted consent application D03-2025-017 for the same site
• Granted consent application D03-2025-018 for the same site
• Required development to be completed within 24 months or the variance is deemed refused
• Made approvals contingent on each other’s approval
• Required owner to submit survey plans, sight triangle, entrance approvals, tax payments, stamping fee ($500), cash‑in‑lieu (5% of appraised value), and deed documentation

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt minutes from previous meetings and receive several presentations and reports. The primary decision is to approve an amendment to the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 for the property at 370 Kent Street West. Additional actions include approving all‑way stops, waiving specific service fees, and adopting new by‑law updates for trails and encampment response.

• Approve amendment to Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75 for 370 Kent Street West, Lindsay
• Approve all‑way stop installation at Mary Street West and Adelaide Street South, Lindsay
• Waive fees: $432.25 water/wastewater, $1,235.25 waste removal, $187.96 septic removal for International Plowing Match and Rural Expo
• Adopt Encampment Response Policy (Report HS2025-003)
• Approve replacement of Victoria Rail Trail By‑law (By‑law 2007-107) as outlined in Report PR2025-004

The council approved a motion to waive specific fees for the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, eliminating a $432.25 water/wastewater charge, a $1,235.25 waste removal charge, and a $187.96 septic removal charge. The Open Session agenda was adopted with an amendment adding a deputation on the Somerville Concession 3 environmental assessment and bridge design. Minutes from the March 18, 2025 council meeting and the Committee of Whole meeting were also received and adopted.

• Waived $432.25 water/wastewater, $1,235.25 waste removal, and $187.96 septic fees for International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (Carried)
• Adopted Open Session agenda with amendment adding Item 6.1 – deputation on Somerville Concession 3 (Carried)
• Received and adopted Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Carried)
• Received and adopted Committee of Whole Minutes (with listed exceptions) (Carried)
• Received deputation of Brian Snell and Wayne Price regarding Somerville Concession 3 funding pause (Carried)
• Received Children’s Services Service Plan 2025‑2029 presentation (Carried)
• Received Report HS2025‑001 and directed submission to the Ministry of Education (Carried)
• Received presentations on agriculture, fire service report, and encampment response update (Carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The Roads Task Force is meeting to review a winter maintenance report and discuss a lifecycle extension program. The group will also examine a case study regarding Sturgeon Glen Road.

• Winter Maintenance Report 2025 regarding downtown Lindsay
• Lifecycle Extension Program presentation by Mike Farquhar
• Case study on Sturgeon Glen Road

The Roads Task Force adopted its agenda, adding a new business item on a Salt Management Memo. Public‑session ideas were deferred for further consideration, and a downtown winter‑maintenance letter was forwarded to staff. Presentations on the Lifecycle Extension Program were received, and the Salt Management Memo discussion was postponed to the next meeting. A summary of road‑consideration options was received and the meeting was adjourned at 11:17 p.m.

• Adopted agenda with addition of Salt Management Memo (carried)
• Adopted minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Deferred public‑session ideas for further consideration (carried)
• Forwarded downtown Lindsay winter‑maintenance correspondence to staff (carried)
• Received Lifecycle Extension Program presentation (carried)
• Deferred Salt Management Memo discussion to next meeting (carried)
• Received Summary of Considerations from Councillor Perry (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:17 p.m. (carried)

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force will receive a presentation from Watson and Associates regarding growth forecasts and local service policies. The group will also review 2019 recommendations and update an issue tracker.

• Presentation by Watson and Associates on Growth Forecast and Area-Specific Approaches to Development Charges
• Staff update on 2019-2024 Treasurer's Statements
• Review of 2019 Task Force's Recommendations
• Review and updating of the 2025 DC Task Force Issue Tracker

The Development Charges Task Force adopted the meeting agenda (motion DC2025-017) and approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting (motion DC2025-018). The task force also formally received a presentation by Watson & Associates on growth forecasts and development‑charge policies (motion DCTF2025-019). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (motion DC2025-017) – carried
• Adopted minutes from April 7, 2025 (motion DC2025-018) – carried
• Received Watson & Associates presentation (motion DCTF2025-019) – carried

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee will consider several reports and presentations, including a heritage planning update and the Osprey Heritage Awards. It will discuss a proposal to change the committee's terms of reference. The committee will review two development applications: a zoning by-law amendment for 46‑66 William Street North in Lindsay and an alteration application for 746 Janetville Road in Manvers Township. A closed‑session portion is also scheduled.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application – 46‑66 William Street North, Lindsay (item 5.5)
• Alteration Application – 746 Janetville Road, Manvers Township (item 5.6)
• Lindsay Downtown BIA Downtown Banners presentation (item 3.1)
• Changes to Committee Terms of Reference (item 3.2)
• Heritage Planning Update report (item 5.1)

The Municipal Heritage Committee approved the alteration application for 746 Janetville Road in Manvers Township. It also agreed to submit comments on the zoning amendment for 46‑66 William Street North and to table the discussion on the Osprey Heritage Awards. The committee received reports on the historic plaque program and the downtown Lindsay banner project for information.

• Approved alteration application for 746 Janetville Road (Carried)
• Agreed to provide comments on zoning amendment for 46‑66 William Street North (Carried)
• Received historic plaque program report; staff to report back on next steps (Carried)
• Received downtown Lindsay BIA banner presentation for information (Carried)
• Received changes to Committee terms of reference report for information (Carried)
• Tabled discussion on Osprey Heritage Awards (Carried)
• Received heritage planning update report for information (Carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (Carried)

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force meeting on April 15, 2025 has no agenda items listed in the provided document. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed.

Parks Advisory Committee

The Parks Advisory Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive content.

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive Report PLAN2025-024 and approve the amendment to the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000‑75 for 370 Kent Street West (application D06‑2024‑020). It will also receive Report PLAN2025-022 and approve an Official Plan amendment and a Township of Ops Zoning By-law amendment for 4 Riverwood Park Road (applications D01‑2024‑009 and D06‑2024‑024). Additionally, the Committee will receive Report PLAN2025-023 and endorse the King’s Bay Golf Club Limited Subdivision Agreement at Stub Road, Mariposa Township.

• Amend Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000‑75 at 370 Kent St W (application D06‑2024‑020) – approval and adoption
• Amend Kawartha Lakes Official Plan at 4 Riverwood Park Road (application D01‑2024‑009) – approval and adoption
• Amend Township of Ops Zoning By-law 93‑30 at 4 Riverwood Park Road (application D06‑2024‑024) – approval and adoption
• Endorse King’s Bay Golf Club Limited Subdivision Agreement at Stub Road, Mariposa Township

The Planning Advisory Committee approved a zoning by‑law amendment for 370 Kent Street West, Lindsay. It also approved an Official Plan amendment and a zoning by‑law amendment for 4 Riverwood Park Road, Lindsay, to allow a self‑storage and motor‑vehicle sales facility. In addition, the committee endorsed the King’s Bay Golf Club subdivision agreement. The agenda was adopted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for 370 Kent St West (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan amendment for 4 Riverwood Park Road (Carried)
• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for 4 Riverwood Park Road (Carried)
• Endorsed King’s Bay Golf Club subdivision agreement (Carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (Carried)
• Received Report PLAN2025-022 for information (Carried)
• Received Report PLAN2025-023 for information (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:14 p.m. (Carried)

Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee will discuss leachate outbreaks, environmental compliance approvals, and customer service survey results. The meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2025, at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre.

• Approval of minutes from November 27, 2024
• Review of Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) A321206
• Presentation on the 2024 Landfill Customer Service Survey
• Discussion on leachate outbreaks
• Public comment period scheduled

The committee appointed J. Taylor as Chair and S. Britton Dankiw as Vice Chair. The agenda and the minutes from the November 27, 2024 meeting were adopted without opposition. The next meeting was scheduled for June 11, 2025, and the committee recommended that any future customer‑service survey examine visitor versus resident landfill visit frequency.

• J. Taylor appointed Chair of the Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee
• S. Britton Dankiw appointed Vice Chair of the Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee
• Agenda FLPRC 2025-01 adopted (carried)
• Minutes from November 27, 2024 adopted (carried)
• Next meeting set for June 11, 2025 at Fenelon Falls Landfill Site
• Committee recommended future survey drill down on visitor vs resident landfill visits
• Meeting adjourned at 2:44 p.m. (carried)

Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee

The Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee will meet on April 9, 2025 to consider several agenda items. Items include a proposal for a Pride crosswalk, a letter concerning Juniper Park, updates on a pedestrian bridge project, and discussions on land acquisition and related processes. The committee will also review its orientation, terms of reference, and consider funding requests for the Pride crosswalk and Juniper Park.

• Pride Crosswalk Proposal
• Juniper Park Letter to Powerlinks
• Pedestrian Bridge Update – permitting process and broader Lower Gorge considerations
• Land Acquisition Process – including unauthorized boathouse update
• Request for Funding – Pride Crosswalk

The Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee elected Chris Handley as Chair and Chris Appleton as Vice‑Chair. It adopted the agenda and the November 14, 2024 minutes. It received correspondence on a Pride Street crossing and Juniper Park. It asked for more information on the Pride Crosswalk funding and denied the Juniper Park funding request.

• Elected Chris Handley as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Chris Appleton as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (Carried)
• Adopted November 14, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Received Pride Crosswalk proposal correspondence (Carried)
• Received Juniper Park letter correspondence (Carried)
• Requested further information for Pride Crosswalk funding (Carried)
• Denied Juniper Park funding request (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several reports and deputations to be forwarded to Council. Key items include proposed rental protection by-laws to prevent renovictions and updates on the city's agriculture and food action plan.

• Proposed Rental Protection By-laws to prevent renovictions and conversion of rental housing
• Request to waive $1,855.46 in water, waste, and septic fees for the 2024 International Plowing Match
• Proposed heritage designation of 55 Main Street, Bobcaygeon Town Hall
• Installation of an all-way stop and flashing red beacons at Mary Street West and Adelaide Street South, Lindsay
• Request to purchase road allowance adjacent to 15 Potts Shore Road, Fenelon

The Committee of the Whole received a verbal update from CAO Ron Taylor on the March 29‑30 ice storm and carried a motion to forward the recommendation to the next regular council meeting. The agenda was adopted with an amendment to include the ice‑storm update. Several deputations—including the Witness Blanket art exhibit, road conditions on Mustang Drive and Four Points Road, downtown parking fines, property tax relief for persons with disabilities, and a request to purchase road allowance at 15 Potts Shore Road—were received and carried, with each recommendation to be considered at the next regular council meeting.

• Verbal update on ice storm incident received; recommendation forwarded to council (Carried)
• Agenda adopted with amendment to add ice‑storm update (Carried)
• Witness Blanket Art Exhibit deputation received; recommendation forwarded to council (Carried)
• Mustang Drive road‑condition deputation received; recommendation forwarded to council (Carried)
• Downtown Lindsay parking fine and signage deputation received; recommendation forwarded to council (Carried)
• Property Tax Relief for Persons with Disabilities deputation received; recommendation forwarded to council (Carried)
• Request to purchase road allowance at 15 Potts Shore Road received; recommendation forwarded to council (Carried)
• Four Points Road road‑condition deputation received; recommendation forwarded to council (Carried)

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force will review information provided by staff and an issue tracker to inform recommendations. The meeting is in-person only at City Hall.

• Adoption of minutes from March 24, 2025
• Review of 2025 DC Task Force Issue Tracker
• Review of staff-provided information
• Discussion of Task Force meeting schedule and work plan

The Development Charges Task Force adopted the agenda and the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. The group amended its upcoming meeting dates and times by consensus. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:07 p.m.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes of the March 24, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Amended meeting schedule by consensus: April 21 moved to 2:30 pm, May 5 unchanged, May 26 moved to 2:30 pm, June 9 moved to June 16 at 2:30 pm, June 23 moved to 2:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 4:07 p.m. (motion carried)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will consider a site plan application for 26 Francis Street in Lindsay. The meeting also includes a presentation on downtown banners by the Lindsay Downtown BIA, a proposal to amend the committee's terms of reference, and several heritage reports and award updates.

• Site Plan Application – 26 Francis Street, Lindsay
• Lindsay Downtown BIA presentation on downtown banners
• Proposed changes to Committee Terms of Reference
• Heritage Planning Update report
• Osprey Heritage Awards presentation

Municipal By-law Appeals Committee

The Municipal By-Law Appeals Committee is meeting to consider a by-law appeal. The primary item will be discussed in a closed session due to personal matters about identifiable individuals.

• By-law appeal for 18 Lindsay Street North, Unit 2 and 2-4 Kent Street East, Lindsay

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and approve the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. Members will receive an overview of an update to the Committee’s Terms of Reference. The committee will then move into closed session to consider nominations for the 2025 Accessibility Awareness Recognition Award Program.

• Adopt agenda for the March 28, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting
• Overview of update to the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Adopt closed‑session agenda
• Consider nominations for the 2025 Accessibility Awareness Recognition Award (closed session)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. It approved an update to its Terms of Reference. After a closed‑session discussion, the committee instructed C. Briggs, IDEA Partner, to prepare a report for Council on the nomination recommendations for the 2025 Accessibility Awareness Recognition Award.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes from February 10, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Approved update to the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee (carried)
• Approved closed‑session agenda (carried)
• Moved into closed session to consider Item 8.3.1 (carried)
• Moved out of closed session (carried)
• Directed C. Briggs, IDEA Partner, to write a report to Council detailing nomination recommendations (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the agenda, handle administrative business, and review a series of minor variance applications for properties in various geographic townships. The meeting agenda lists applications for sites such as 7 Bronte Lane, 171 Sunset Beach Road, 165 McGill Drive, 94 Irene Avenue, and 39 Burnett Shore Road.

• Minor variance – 7 Bronte Lane, Verulam (COA2025-024)
• Minor variance – 171 Sunset Beach Road, Laxton (COA2025-025)
• Minor variance – 165 McGill Drive, Manvers (COA2025-026)
• Minor variance – 94 Irene Avenue, Sturgeon Point (COA2025-027)
• Minor variance – 39 Burnett Shore Road, Somerville (COA2025-028)

The Committee of Adjustment approved the agenda and adopted the February 27 minutes. It granted five minor variance applications for properties at 7 Bronte Lane, 171 Sunset Beach Road, 165 McGill Drive, 94 Irene Ave, and 39 Burnett Shore Road. Each approval included specific conditions and a 12‑ to 24‑month completion requirement.

• Agenda for March 27, 2025 approved (carried)
• Minutes from February 27, 2025 adopted (carried)
• Minor variance D20-2025-011 (7 Bronte Lane) granted (carried)
• Minor variance D20-2025-012 (171 Sunset Beach Road) granted (carried)
• Minor variance D20-2025-013 (165 McGill Drive) granted (carried)
• Minor variance D20-2025-014 (94 Irene Ave) granted (carried)
• Permission application D20-2025-015 (39 Burnett Shore Road) granted (carried)

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

The City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board will meet to approve previous minutes, swear in members, and receive a report from Detachment Commander Robert Flindall. The board will also review the consultation process for a new strategic plan.

• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025 meeting
• Oath of office for Detachment Board members
• Reception of March 2025 Detachment Commander Report
• Overview of Strategic Plan and Detachment Action Plan consultation process
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force will adopt the meeting agenda, including a correspondence item from J. Solly. It will adopt the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. The task force will receive and review documents circulated by staff and discuss its upcoming recommendations, schedule, and work plan.

• Adoption of agenda (amended to include correspondence from J. Solly)
• Adoption of minutes from Development Charges Task Force meeting on Feb 25 2025
• Receipt and review of documents circulated by staff member A. Found
• Discussion of matters on which the task force intends to make recommendations
• Planning of task force meeting schedule and work plan

The Development Charges Task Force adopted the amended agenda, including a correspondence item, and adopted the minutes from the February 25 meeting. The task force received the staff documents circulated by A. Found. A meeting schedule for April‑June 2025 was set, and the meeting was adjourned at 3:52 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (including Item 4) – Carried
• Adopted February 25 minutes – Carried
• Received staff documents – Carried
• Adjourned meeting at 3:52 p.m. – Carried

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will meet electronically on March 21, 2025, to adopt the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting and review updates on the CKLEAC work plan, including projects related to pollinators, birds, and healthy environments.

• Adoption of minutes from February 20, 2025 meeting
• Review of CKLEAC work plan updates
• Discussion on Tree Protection By-law
• Presentation on updated Terms of Reference for Committees of Council

The committee adopted the amended agenda, approved the minutes from February 20, 2025, and approved a budget of up to $250 to cover travel costs for five students visiting libraries. A motion to add an Environmental Hero Award item and an Electric Vehicle Charger Installation Report item to the agenda was also carried. Discussion of the Tree Protection By-law was deferred to the May 8, 2025 meeting.

• Agenda amendment add Item 6.1 Environmental Hero Award – carried
• Agenda amendment add Item 6.2 Electric Vehicle Charger Installation Report – carried
• Adopt agenda as amended – carried
• Adopt minutes of February 20, 2025 – carried
• Allocate up to $250 for student travel to libraries – carried
• Defer Tree Protection By-law discussion to May 8, 2025 – deferred

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee will adopt its agenda, approve the minutes from the Jan 15 2025 meeting, and hear public comments. It will then review the PRC Activity Summary Spreadsheet (2025Mar13‑1) covering leachate outbreaks, landfill complaints, Ministry of Environment comments, monitoring updates and capital project updates. The meeting will conclude with any new business, scheduling the next meeting, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the Jan 15 2025 Lindsay-Ops Landfill PRC meeting
• Review of PRC Activity Summary Spreadsheet (2025Mar13‑1)
• Discussion of leachate outbreaks at the landfill
• Review of landfill complaints
• Updates on capital projects related to the landfill

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee adopted the agenda as circulated and approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. The committee adjourned at 3:01 p.m. No public comments, complaints, leachate outbreaks, or new business were reported. Staff noted that the Environmental Compliance Approval amendment applications were withdrawn and that design costs for capital projects exceed the budget.

• Adopt agenda as circulated (carried)
• Approve January 15, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 3:01 p.m. (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Kawartha Lakes Council will adopt the minutes from the February meeting and receive numerous reports and work plans. It will consider a proposal to designate 48 Main Street in Bobcaygeon under the Ontario Heritage Act and authorize staff to proceed with the designation process. The council will also vote on amendments to By‑Law 2025‑328 to lower speed limits on Elm Tree Road near Highway 7. Additional items include the dissolution of the Cemetery Board and updates to advisory committee terms of reference.

• Approve heritage designation of 48 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon, and authorize staff to prepare notices and by‑laws
• Amend By‑Law 2025‑328 to reduce Elm Tree Road speed limits to 60 km/h and 50 km/h in specified segments
• Dissolve the Kawartha Lakes Cemetery Board and require an annual operations update report
• Approve 2025 work plans for the Environmental Advisory Committee and Agricultural Development Advisory Committee
• Authorize Councillor Ron Ashmore’s approved absence from council meetings until the end of June 2025

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee will review its 2024 goals, including bulky plastics, integrated waste management strategy, source‑separated organics, construction and demolition, corporate waste reduction and re‑use programs. The committee will discuss new business items such as non‑eligible sources, textiles recycling and detailed goals for 2025. It will also confirm the meeting dates for 2025. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review of 2024 goals – bulky plastics, integrated waste strategy, organics, construction & demolition, corporate waste reduction, re‑use program
• Discussion of non‑eligible sources
• Discussion of textiles recycling
• Presentation of 2025 detailed goals
• Review of 2025 meeting dates

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The Roads Task Force will discuss the current procedures for citizens to request additional or expedited road maintenance, as presented by Councillor Perry. It will also examine a case study of icing on Martin's Road, also presented by Councillor Perry. The meeting includes standard administrative items and a debrief of previous minutes.

• Current Processes for Requests by the Public for Additional/Expedited Road Maintenance (Councillor Perry)
• Martin's Road – Icing case study (Councillor Perry)

Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee

The committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review the 2025 proposed timeline. The meeting includes discussions on the application review process and council policy review.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Lindsay Little Theater request for extension
• 2025 Proposed Timeline Review
• Application Review Process
• Council Policy Review

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss specific property alterations and new heritage designations. The session includes reports on heritage planning and a brainstorming summary for a designation strategy.

• Alteration application for 25 Pontypool Road, Manvers Township
• Proposed heritage designation of 55 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon
• Heritage Designation Strategy Brainstorming Summary
• Heritage Planning Update
• Young Canada Works Wrap Up presentation

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss two specific land-use applications. The body will consider amendments to zoning by-laws and the official plan for properties in Fenelon Falls and Washago.

• PLAN2025-018: Application to amend Verulam Zoning By-law 6-78 at 96 Kawartha Lakes Road 30, Fenelon Falls
• PLAN2025-016: Application to amend the Official Plan and Dalton Zoning By-law 10-77 at 2475 Housey’s Rapids Road, Washago

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive several presentations and deputations and will forward a series of consent matters to Council for further consideration. Key items include a proposed heritage designation for 48 Main Street in the Village of Bobcaygeon, amendments to speed limits on Elm Tree Road, and updates on the Medical Priority Dispatch System and customer service strategy. All recommendations will be forwarded to the next regular Council meeting.

• Proposed heritage designation of 48 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (Report ED2025-009)
• Amendments to speed limits on Elm Tree Road under By-Law 2025-328 (Report ENG2025-009)
• Presentation on Medical Priority Dispatch System and 2024 KPIs for Paramedic Service (Report EMS2025-001)
• Customer Experience Strategy Update presentation (Report CS2025-003)
• Request to purchase a portion of road allowance adjacent to 357 Alvar Road, Kirkfield

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of new minor variance applications for sites on Homewood Avenue, Hazel Street, Little Britain Road, Monck Road, Fair Avenue, Pavillion Road, Cockburn Street, Port Hoover Road, Cadillac Boulevard, Highway 7, and Prince Street East. It will also review any deferred applications and consents, and address other business items. Decisions will be made on whether to approve or deny each variance.

• Minor variance – 5 Homewood Avenue (COA2025-013)
• Minor variance – 55 Hazel Street (COA2025-014)
• Minor variance – 1023 Little Britain Road (COA2025-015)
• Minor variance – 3706 Monck Road (COA2025-016)
• Minor variance – 48 Prince Street East (COA2025-023)

Development Charges Task Force

The task force will review the current development charges legislation and related practices. It will discuss the background study work plan and identify themes and issues for its recommendations. The group will outline information it needs and set its work plan and meeting schedule.

• Review of Development Charges Legislation and Practice
• Development Charges Background Study Work Plan
• Themes and Issues to be Addressed by Task Force Recommendations
• Information Needed by Task Force
• Work Plan and Meeting Schedule of Task Force

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. It will receive a Q&A with Dan Urquart, the Weedman, and receive updates from project team leaders on pollinator, bird‑friendly, healthy environment, and transportation initiatives. The committee will discuss a draft Tree Protection By‑law and receive updates on the Coboconk Park Naturalization Project and the Shoreline Task Force.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Q and A with Dan Urquart the Weedman
• Draft Tree Protection By‑law (review)
• Coboconk Park Naturalization Project update

Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Social and Housing Services Advisory Committee will appoint its chairperson and vice‑chairperson, adopt the agenda, and approve the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting. Members will receive updates on the Canada‑Ontario Housing Benefit program, encampment response, and social services service plans. Financial forecasts for Q4 2024 and other manager reports will also be presented.

• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of the Minutes of the November 20, 2024 Meeting
• Canada‑Ontario Housing Benefit Program Review
• Encampment Response Update – follow‑up from November 4, 2025
• Social Services Service Plan

Regular Council Meeting

The council will receive and endorse the Growth Management Strategy (2025) as input for the City’s Official Plan review and updated population and employment forecasts to 2051. It will also receive and endorse the 2025 Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan Study and the 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update, authorizing publication of completion notices. Several zoning by‑law amendments for properties on Meadowview Road, Simcoe Street, Lifford Road and Highway 35 will be considered for approval.

• Endorse Growth Management Strategy (2025) as input to Official Plan review
• Endorse 2025 Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan Study
• Endorse 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update
• Approve zoning by‑law amendment for 757 Meadowview Road, Omemee
• Approve zoning by‑law amendment for 14657 Simcoe Street, Manilla

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The Roads Task Force will consider a case study of the gravel portion of Chambers Road. Council members will hear public input on winter road maintenance and discuss the city’s salt management practices. The board will also review the status of downloaded highways.

• Case Study – Chambers Road (gravel portion) – Councillor Perry
• Winter Maintenance Public Engagement – Councillor Perry
• Salt Management – Councillor Warren
• Downloaded Highways – Councillor Warren

Victoria Manor Committee of Management

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management will appoint a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson, adopt its agenda, and receive a financial update from Sienna Staff. It will consider a memorandum recommending that the 2024 Victoria Manor operating surplus be transferred, in whole or in part, to the City Capital Contingency reserve and committed to Manor capital, with the transfer amount limited to the overall City surplus for 2024. The meeting also includes reports, a closed‑session discussion, and sets the next meeting for April 21, 2025.

• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson
• Adoption of the February 10, 2025 agenda
• Financial update from Sienna Staff (information only)
• Recommendation to transfer the 2024 Victoria Manor surplus to the City Capital Contingency reserve, limited to the overall City surplus
• Next meeting scheduled for April 21, 2025

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee appointed Elizabeth Peeters as Chair and Katelyn Lowes as Vice-Chair for 2025. Members discussed updates to the Accessibility Master Plan, new design standards for city documentation, and the launch of a new website in 2025. The body also identified 2025 priorities including a pre-consultation guide and a review of city transit.

• Appointment of Elizabeth Peeters as Chair and Katelyn Lowes as Vice-Chair
• Approval of Information and Communication Accessible Design Standards by the Senior Management Team
• Announcement of a new city website to launch in 2025
• Call for Accessibility Award nominations open until March 15
• Establishment of Public Awareness and Public Spaces subcommittees

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee will consider several alteration applications for properties at 50 Victoria Avenue North (Lindsay), 1 King Street West (Omemee), 932 Highway 7 (Mariposa Township), and 26 Francis Street (Lindsay). It will also review a zoning by‑law amendment application for 89 Prince Street in Bobcaygeon and a proposed heritage designation for 48 Main Street in the Village of Bobcaygeon. Additional reports include a heritage planning update and subcommittee updates.

• Alteration Application – 50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay
• Alteration Application – 1 King Street West, Omemee
• Alteration Application – 932 Highway 7, Mariposa Township
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application – 89 Prince Street, Bobcaygeon
• Proposed Heritage Designation – 48 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon

Agricultural Development Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Development Advisory Committee will elect its 2025 leadership and review the 2024 work plan. Members will provide input on the development process for the 2026 to 2030 Agriculture and Food Action Plan.

• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Drafting of 2025 ADAC Work Plan for proposal to council
• Review of 2020 to 2024 Kawartha Lakes Agriculture and Food Action Plan accomplishments
• Nomination for the 2025 Spotlight on Agriculture Award
• Update on the proposed Tree Preservation By-law for private lands

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will recommend that Council adopt four township zoning by‑law amendments for Emily, Mariposa, Manvers and Fenelon, along with an Official Plan amendment for the Fenelon site. It will also recommend approval of an assumption by‑law for the Woodland Hills Subdivision in the Township of Manvers. The Mayor and Clerk would be authorized to execute the required documents for each approval.

• Amend Emily Zoning By‑law 1996‑30 at 757 Meadowview Road, Omemee
• Amend Mariposa Zoning By‑law 94‑07 at 14657 Simcoe Street, Manilla
• Amend Manvers Zoning By‑law 87‑06 at 456 Lifford Road, Bethany
• Amend Fenelon Zoning By‑law 12‑95 and Official Plan at 4544 Highway 35, Cameron
• Assume Woodland Hills Subdivision (Country Place, Horizon Court, Tall Cedar Lane) in Manvers

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing long-term strategies for growth management, transportation, and water/wastewater servicing. These items, along with several deputations and a heritage designation request, will be brought forward for final Council consideration.

• Endorsement of the Growth Management Strategy (2025) and population/employment forecasts to 2051
• Review of the 2025 Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan Study
• Endorsement of the 2025 Transportation Master Plan
• Proposed heritage designation of 635 Drum Road (Pontypool Presbyterian Manse)
• Request for water bill reduction for 55 Colborne Street East, Lindsay

Development Charges Task Force

The Development Charges Task Force will adopt its agenda and the minutes from its July 11, 2024 meeting. It will receive the resignation of Councillor Smeaton and the revised Terms of Reference for the task force. The meeting will also discuss the extension of the Development Charges By‑Law expiry, updates to the Transportation and Water‑Wastewater Master Plans, and a study on housing affordability and Ontario's development charge system.

• Resignation of Councillor Smeaton
• Revised Terms of Reference for the Development Charges Task Force
• Extension of Development Charges By‑Law Expiry
• Transportation and Water‑Wastewater Master Plans
• Housing Affordability Requires Modernization of Ontario's Development Charge System (study)

Committee of Adjustment

The meeting will address administrative business, including adoption of the agenda and minutes. The Committee will consider a deferred minor variance (COA2025-002) for 26 Hummingbird Lane. It will also hear ten new minor variance applications (COA2025-001‑012) for sites such as 209 Angeline Street North, 16 Copper Lane, 115 Lakeside Drive, 32 Erin Drive, and Vacant Land on Saint Luke’s Road.

• COA2025-002 – minor variance for 26 Hummingbird Lane
• COA2025-001 – minor variance for 209 Angeline Street North
• COA2025-003 – minor variance for 16 Copper Lane
• COA2025-004 – minor variance for 115 Lakeside Drive
• COA2025-005 – minor variance for 32 Erin Drive

Municipal By-law Appeals Committee

The Municipal By‑Law Appeals Committee will meet electronically on January 29, 2025. Members will appoint a Chair and Vice Chair, adopt the agenda, and then move into a closed session. In the closed session the committee will consider a Property Standards Appeal for 25 Loon Lane, Dunsford. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Appointment of Chair
• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Adoption of Agenda
• Closed session to consider Property Standards Appeal, 25 Loon Lane, Dunsford
• Adjournment

Regular Council Meeting

The Kawartha Lakes Council will consider several surplus declarations that would close and sell portions of road allowances, including land adjacent to 7 Thomas Street and 5 Amelia Street in Pontypool, 130 Angeline Street North in Lindsay, and shoreline allowance at 315 Avery Point Road in Sebright. The council will also receive a report to designate 1436 Highway 7A (St. Paul’s Anglican Church) as a heritage property and will consider a zoning by‑law amendment for 58 Duke Street in Bobcaygeon. Additional items include a climate‑change strategy funding application and other planning advisory matters.

• Surplus declaration, closure and sale of road allowance adjacent to 7 Thomas St & 5 Amelia St, Pontypool – valued at $2.50 per square foot
• Surplus declaration, closure and sale of road allowance adjacent to 130 Angeline St North, Lindsay – valued at $2.50 per square foot
• Surplus declaration, closure and sale of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 315 Avery Point Rd, Sebright – valued at $9.00 per square foot
• Proposed heritage designation of 1436 Highway 7A (St. Paul’s Anglican Church) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Amendment to Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By‑law 16‑78 for 58 Duke Street, Bobcaygeon

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

The City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board will carry out its standard procedural business, including oath, appointments, and adoption of agenda and minutes. It will review the draft Terms of Reference for the board and the orientation package for committees, boards and task forces. No contracts, rezoning, or fee changes are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Draft Terms of Reference for the City of Kawartha Lakes O.P.P. Detachment Board
• Review of Orientation Package for Committees, Boards and Task Forces
• Adoption of Agenda
• Adoption of Minutes from the June 26, 2024 meeting
• Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting and receive updates on work plans from various project teams. The committee will also receive a notice to prepare the 2025 work plan, an update on the Climate Change Strategy, and consider new business regarding home heating in new subdivision plans.

• Adopt minutes of the November 21, 2024 CKLEAC meeting
• Work plan updates by Pollinator Action, Bird Friendly, Healthy Environment, and Transportation subcommittees
• Notice to prepare the 2025 work plan and act on the 2024 work plan
• Climate Change Strategy update
• Home heating in new subdivision plans

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several applications to amend official plans and zoning by-laws. The body will also consider the assumption of two phases of the Jennings Creek Subdivision in Lindsay.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 58 Duke Street, Bobcaygeon (PLAN2025-001)
• Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments for 2475 Housey's Rapids Road, Washago (PLAN2025-002)
• Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments for 4 Riverwood Park Road, Lindsay (PLAN2025-003)
• Zoning by-law amendments for 139 Verulam Road South and 10 Northside Road, Lindsay (PLAN2025-007, PLAN2025-008)
• Assumption of Jennings Creek Subdivision Phase 1 North and South in Lindsay (ENG2025-004, ENG2025-005)

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee

The Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee is meeting to discuss operational updates and future planning. The body will review a 2024 work summary and a proposed 2025 work plan.

• Review of 2024 Work Summary
• Review of 2025 Work Plan
• Presentation of 2024 Landfill Customer Service Survey
• Reports on leachate outbreaks and landfill complaints
• Updates on MECP comments and capital projects

Special Council Meeting

The council will consider a by‑law to authorize a by‑election for the vacant Ward 5 seat and to permit an alternative, internet‑based voting method for the 2025 municipal election. The report titled “By‑Law for the 2025 By‑Election and Internet Voting Method” will be received and the by‑law will be read three times before being passed. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, adoption of agenda, disclosures, deputations, correspondence, and a confirming by‑law for the special meeting.

• By‑law to authorize a by‑election for Ward 5 and an alternative internet voting method
• Report CLK2025-001: By‑Law for the 2025 By‑Election and Internet Voting Method
• Confirming By‑law to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting of Jan 14, 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive several deputations and a health presentation. It will approve consent matters to declare surplus, close, and sell portions of road allowances at four locations. The land will be valued at $2.50 per square foot unless an appraisal is requested. Recommendations will be forwarded to Council for the next regular meeting.

• Surplus declaration, closure and sale of road allowance adjacent to 7 Thomas St and 5 Amelia St, Pontypool – price $2.50 per sq ft
• Surplus declaration, closure and sale of road allowance adjacent to 100 and 114 Front St East and 27 Anne St, Bobcaygeon – price $2.50 per sq ft
• Surplus declaration, closure and sale of road allowance adjacent to 130 Angeline St N, 130 Colborne St W and 150 Angeline St N, Lindsay – price $2.50 per sq ft
• Surplus declaration, closure and sale of shoreline road allowance adjacent to 315 Avery Point Rd, Sebright – price $2.50 per sq ft
• Presentation on a four‑pillar approach to addressing the drug poisoning crisis by the Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Board of Health

Growth Management Strategy Task Force

The Growth Management Strategy Task Force will meet electronically to adopt minutes from June 2024 and discuss the Draft Final Report. No public meeting space is available.

• Adoption of June 19, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of Draft Final Report
• Electronic participation meeting

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee will review a heritage planning update and a 2024 review with a 2025 work plan. It will discuss the proposed heritage designation of 635 Drum Road in the Geographic Township of Manvers. Additional items include the Osprey Heritage Awards, subcommittee reports, and workshop planning.

• Proposed Heritage Designation of 635 Drum Road, Geographic Township of Manvers
• Heritage Planning Update
• 2024 Review and 2025 Work Plan
• Osprey Heritage Awards
• Municipal Heritage Committee Subcommittees

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several new applications for minor variances across various geographic townships and villages. The body will also handle administrative business, including the appointment of a Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Minor variance application for 47 Sugar Bush Trail (COA2024-097)
• Minor variance application for 145 Queen Street (COA2024-104)
• Minor variance application for 37 Parkhill Drive (COA2024-105)
• Minor variance application for 137 Royal Oak Road (COA2024-106)
• Minor variance application for 100 Reid Street (COA2024-110)

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the Integrated Waste Management Strategy from Dillon Consulting Ltd. The body will also review work plans for 2024 and 2025 and establish meeting dates for the year.

• Integrated Waste Management Strategy presentation by Dillon Consulting Ltd.
• 2024 Summary of Work Plan Review
• 2025 Work Plan Review
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair

City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force

The City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force will meet to review the winter maintenance schedule, discuss the status of the roads database, and review case studies for specific road projects including Chambers Road and Shoreview Road.

• Winter Maintenance Update
• Roads Database update
• Chambers Road - Gravel Portion case study
• Shoreview Road case study
• Schedule of Meetings