Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission

The Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission comprises of five members and was established by Council to manage, maintain, regulate and control the private beaches & parks, canals, footbridges, and footpaths in Lagoon City.

Meetings, Members and Highlights

Meet the Commission

Your LCPWC is here for you and available to answer your questions and address your concerns.

Chair - Kal Johnson - 705-345-6374 or by email
Commissioner - Greg Shoesmith - 289-892-3412 or by email
Commissioner - William Mason - 416-605-1931 or by email
Council Representative - Deputy Mayor Keith Bell - 705-333-9582 or by email
Council Representative - Ward 5 Councillor Sherri Bell - 705-484-5374 Ext. 231 or by email

Commission Meetings - Open Forum & Deputations

Meetings are open to the public and are held on the second Thursday of each month. We encourage you to visit the iCompass Meeting Portal to view Commission agendas and minutes.

The public and the media are able to provide comments during the designated Open Forum section of the L.C.P.W.C. meeting however, Commission Members will not respond or otherwise engage at this time. They will however, consider your comments prior to voting on the specific matter.

Open forum registration

Residents of Lagoon City are also able to request a deputation to the Commission during one of their regular meetings. Please submit any presentation material in the deputation request form or, the presentation material may be submitted separately via email to the contact at the bottom of this webpage.
Deputation Request form

L.C.P.W.C. Meeting Highlights

2025

Meeting Date	Committee Highlights
January 9, 2025	No meeting
February 18, 2025	Highlights

2024

Meeting Date	Committee Highlights
January 11, 2024	Highlights
February 8, 2024	Highlights
March 14, 2024	Highlights
April 18, 2024	Highlights
May 16, 2024	Highlights
June 13, 2024	Highlights
July 11, 2024	Highlights
August 8, 2024	Highlights
September 12, 2024	Highlights
September 24, 2024 (Special)	Highlights
October 10, 2024	Meeting Cancelled
November 14, 2024	Highlights
December 12, 2024	Highlights

2023

Meeting Date	Committee Highlights
December 14, 2023	Highlights
November 9, 2023	Highlights
October 12, 2023	Highlights
September 14, 2023	Highlights
August 10, 2023	Highlights
July 13, 2023	Highlights
June 8, 2023	Highlights
May 10, 2023	Highlights
April 13, 2023	Highlights
March 9, 2023	Highlights
February 9, 2023	Highlights
January 12, 2023	Highlights

2022

Meeting Date	Committee Highlights
December 8, 2022	Highlights
November 10, 2022	Highlights
October 13, 2022	Highlights
September 8, 2022	Highlights
August 11, 2022	Highlights
July 14, 2022	Highlights
June 9, 2022	Highlights
May 12, 2022	Highlights
April 14, 2022	Highlights
March 10, 2022	Highlights
February 10, 2022	Highlights
January 12, 2022	Highlights

2021

Meeting Date	Committee Highlights
December 9, 2021	Highlights
November 10, 2021	Highlights
October 14, 2021	Highlights

Picture of a table with a piece of paper that says 'Agenda.'

Agenda and Minutes

Beaches, Parks & Footbridges

Canal Maintenance

Shorewall

Waterside Wisdom: Spring Speaker Series

The L.C.P.W.C Spring Speaker Series hosts a series of presentations each year to help residents learn about the health of Lake Simcoe, become excellent stewards of their waterside properties and understand how governance is applied to Lagoon City's lands and waterways. View the presentations below.

2024

Presenter

Topic

Presentation

Allison Taylor

Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge

Krystal Hewitt

Speaking of Wildlife

Allison from 'Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge' gave a presentation about the organization and its mission to rehabilitate sick, orphaned, and injured wild animals. The refuge has been in operation for 13 years and has cared for 48,000 animals from over 200 species. They also provided information on how the public can help support the organization’s mission by learning how to protect wildlife and their habitats, as well as options for donating or volunteering.

Krystal from Speaking of Wildlife joined Allison to discuss her organization, which provides a permanent home for non-releasable wildlife in Ontario. She even brought a turtle, one of their wildlife ambassadors, to show to the Commission.

If you find wildlife in distress, seek information on how to assist.

View Presentation

Listen to Presentation

Nick DeMarco
Weeds B' Gone

Nick DeMarco from Weeds B' Gone presented the 2024 Sonar Scan Results report. The report included an overview of the positive results of the Clean-FloTM System and enhanced Bioaugmentation treatments strategically applied throughout the seasons. Nick also highlighted the consistent improvements in the muck density from 2023 to 2024 in Beaver Trail & Willow Crescent Lagoon, and the enhancements in Gondola Lagoon with the addition of nutrient Granules and Nutrient Sponges.

Listen to Presentation

Don Goodyear

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Don Goodyear, General Manager of Integrated Watershed Management for Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), provided an overview of two proposed studies: Characterization of Winter Salt Use in Lagoon City, and its catchment and Characterization of Lagoon City Waterways to Identify Potential Management Options.

View Characterization of Winter Salt Use in Lagoon City, and its catchment

View the Characterization of Lagoon City Waterways to Identify Potential Management Options Proposals

Listen to Presentation

Don Goodyear

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Don Goodyear, General Manager of Integrated Watershed Management for Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), provided an overview of the health of Lake Simcoe – the largest inland lake in South Central Ontario. Don outlined the key stressors to Lake Simcoe - phosphorus, invasive species and climate change, and specifically discussed the change from zebra mussels to quagga mussels and the presence of Blue-green algae and the water solider.

View Presentation

Listen to Presentation

2023

Presenter

Topic

Presentation

Don Goodyear

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Overview of the health of Lake Simcoe, which encompasses Cook's Bay, Kempenfelt Bay, and the main basin, including key stressors to Lake Simcoe - Phosphorous, invasive species and climate change, and tips on how the public can help manage and improve the health of the Lake Simcoe watershed.

PowerPoint

Josh Kavanagh

Director of Infrastructure

Overview of the services the infrastructure department coordinates and undertakes for the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission, including:

Annual Aquatic Weed (Plant) Spraying
Spring Season Canal Skimming
Installation and Operation of Water Movers
Operation and Administration of Weed (Plant) Harvesting, including 2023 Harvesting Operations and the new equipment
Operation and repairs to the bubbler system (Clean-Flo™ System)
Minor repairs to Township shorewalls
Minor beach revitalization to private beaches.

PowerPoint

Tony Stong

Director of Fire and Rescue Services/Fire Chief

Overview of the Fire and Rescue services department, service area statistics and the services provided to residents in Ramara. These services include:

Fire suppression
Wildland firefighting
Medical response
Marine rescue & fire suppression
Ice water rescue
Remote rescue
HazMat response
Auto extrication
Public education and awareness
Burn complaints
Inspections & fire investigations.

PowerPoint

Jon Popple

Manager of Community Standards, Recreation and Facilities

Overview of the Township of Ramara's Bylaw Enforcement Department, including:

Complaint and reporting process,
Enforced bylaws and statues, and
Services offered

PowerPoint

Graeme Knox

Ontario Provincial Police

Overview of the O.P.P. Marine Unit including regulation area, enforcement and complaint process.

Nick DeMarco
Weeds B' Gone

Overview of the 2023 Sonar Scan Results report, including an the positive results of the Clean-Flo^TM System and enhanced Bioaugmentation treatments applied strategically throughout the seasons. The sonar scanning indicates muck reduction occurs even across Lagoons scheduled for future expansion.

Presentation

2022

Presenter	Topic	Presentation
Jon Popple Manager of Community Standards, Recreation and Facilities	Overview of the Township of Ramara's Bylaw Enforcement Department, including: Complaint and reporting process, Enforced bylaws and statues, and Services offered	PowerPoint
Brian Ginn, PhD Limnologist Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority	Overview of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's responsibility and role in conserving, restoring and managing the Lake Simcoe watershed.	PowerPoint
Scott Williams Ontario Provincial Police	Overview of the OPP's role and responsibility in enforcing boating regulations in the Lagoon City Canals and surrounding lakes. As well as an overview of regulations, such as alcohol use on a boat and safe boating practices.
Nick DeMarco WeedsBGone	Overview of Sonar Scan Results in Concord Pond, Turtle Path and Pike Lagoon. This includes the changes in muck reduction and the improvements made in these Lagoons.	PowerPoint
Bob Bowles Nature Centre	Overview of the importance of pollinators in our gardens, how to create a pollination garden and the different types of pollinator plants native to Ontario.	PowerPoint

Legislation Governing the LCPWC

Bill Pr11, An Act respecting the Township of Mara, is the act which established the L.C.P.W.C. in 1986.

Several Township of Ramara bylaws regulate issues involving Lagoon City:

Bylaw 2001.50 - Bylaw to establish the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission
Consolidated Bylaw 2001.87, as amended by 2021.78, Levy Bylaw
Bylaw 2020.63, being a bylaw to prohibit the dumping of waste
Bylaw 2014.56, being a bylaw to prohibit fishing from bridges
Bylaw 2020.16 Shorewall Bylaw regarding the construction and replacement of shorewalls in Lagoon City. Amended by Bylaw 2020.57
Bylaw 2021.86, being a bylaw to regulate the mooring of boats in canals or waterways under the control and management of the lagoon city parks & waterways.
Bylaw 2023.14, being a bylaw to Govern the Calling, Place and Proceedings of Meetings of the LCPWC
PW-01-18 – Private Beaches Wristband Policy
PW-01-24 - Use of Lagoon City Private Facilities, Parks and North and South Beach Policy

Government of Ontario Resources

Conservation Ontario
Invasive species in Ontario
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Lagoon City Information & Resources

Lagoon City - Community Association
Lagoon City - History
Lagoon City - Marina & Variety