Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated November 5, 2024 and the minutes of the Statutory Public meeting dated November 5, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee dated November 7, 2024, the Library Board dated October 11, 2024 and the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated October 1, 2024 for information.

That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:04 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:07 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-25 (Brockbank); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-25.

That Council receive the presentation from Janette Loveys Smith, CAO and Secretary-Treasurer, Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) regarding Drinking Water Source Protection Program - Risk Management/Education and Outreach Agreement Renewal for information.

That Council receive the delegation from Janet Klein regarding Increase to Notice Circulation for Aggregate Planning Applications (Item 10.4.1) for information.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Increase to Notice Circulation for Aggregate Planning Applications; and further That Council amend Appendix A, as presented, to increase direct mail to property owners within 2,000 m of the property boundary of the lands subject to the application; and further That Council approve Appendix A, as amended, of Policy 5.10 Public Notice for aggregate related Planning Act applications.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Development of Shoreline Preservation and Tree Protection Policy; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a municipal policy regarding the protection and preservation of shoreline areas and tree protection within the Municipality of Trent Lakes, along with an implementation strategy; and further That Council direct staff to bring forward a draft policy or policies to a future Council meeting before the end of Q1 2025.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding Policy 5.34 - License of Occupation and Procedures; and further That Council repeal Policy 5.34 License of Occupation Policy and Procedures in its entirety; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a by-law to enforce encroachments upon Municipally owned lands.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for October 2024 and authorizes payment.

That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.

That Council support the correspondence from Bert Weiss regarding A Proposed Millyard Park with circulation to Parks Canada.

That Council support the correspondence from the Township of North Kawartha regarding Mayors of Highway 28 Coalition.

That Correspondence for Action Items 12.2 and 12.3 be received for Council's information.

That By-law B2024-089, being 'A by-law to amend By-law No. B2014-070 otherwise known as "The Municipality of Trent Lakes Comprehensive Zoning By-law"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 19th day of November, 2024.

That By-law B2024-091, being 'A by-law to amend Development Charges By-law B2024-027, as amended', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 19th day of November, 2024.

there has been considerable investment in developing three comprehensive strategic plans to guide the Municipality in the areas of Open Spaces, Economic Development and Community Priorities; and Whereas the 2022-2026 term of office is halfway through; and Whereas while staff provides a quarterly update on progress against the strategic plans, it is appropriately high level and only indicates the status; and Whereas now is a good time to have a thorough review of implementation progress on these plans to assess status of all planned actions, recognize completions/successes, and identify risks to completion of any actions; and Whereas the Municipality needs to ensure that any risks to completion are addressed and mitigated, Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to prepare detailed status updates on the Opens Spaces, Economic Development and Community Strategic Plans for review and discussion at a Special Council meeting to be scheduled early in Q1 2025.

That Council go into a closed meeting at 2:07 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (c) (f) to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (potential disposition); and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (potential disposition).

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 2:50 p.m.

That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated November 5, 2024 be adopted as amended.

That By-law B2024-092, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on November 19, 2024', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 19th day of November, 2024.

That Council adjourn at 2:51 p.m.