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We are inviting applications from Lagoon City residents who wish to have their names considered for appointment to the Lagoon City Parks & Waterways Commission. The appointment of one citizen will be for a three-year term, ending June 30, 2026.  Apply today!

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 Robert Poyntz - 705-345-4889 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

Would you like to become a member of the L.C.P.W.C.?

We are currently inviting applications from Lagoon City residents who wish to have their name considered for  appointment to the Lagoon City Parks & Waterways Commission. The appointment of one citizen will be for a three-year term, ending June 30, 2026. 

Learn more on how to apply

The commission includes 3 members of the public, two Council members and a secretary. The 3 members of the public are property owners or tenants within Lagoon City, who are appointed by Council for a 3 year term on a rotating basis.  One appointment takes place in June of each year.

Visit the iCompass L.C.P.W.C. portal for more information.

Commission Meetings and Open Forum

Meetings are open to the public and are normally 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 ask questions during the designated Open Forum section of the L.C.P.W.C. meeting. Questions asked must pertain to an item on the current agenda, and participants must pre-register prior to the meeting.  

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

 

2023

Meeting Date Committee 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
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Waterside Wisdom: 2023 Spring Speaker Series

The L.C.P.W.C is pleased to announce that the Commission will once again host a series of presentations 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. Presenters will share their knowledge and experience about relevant topics during regularly scheduled L.C.P.W.C meetings and presentations will be posted here.

2023

PresenterTopicPresentation 

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.

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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.  

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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

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Graeme Knox

Ontario Provincial Police

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

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2022

PresenterTopicPresentation 

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

Presentation

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

Presentation 

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.   

Presentation

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

Presentation

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

Presentation

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:

  • 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 

Government of Ontario Resources

Conservation Ontario
Invasive species in Ontario
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

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

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