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City Council Meeting
The council will vote on a comprehensive overhaul of the city’s development approval process, replacing decades-old zoning and site plan by-laws with a new Community Planning Permit system. Members will also approve a new stormwater utility rate structure, adopt a reduced property tax class for affordable rental housing, and authorize the purchase of a new fire pumper vehicle. Several items address affordable housing designations and land acquisitions.
- Approve final Community Planning Permit By-law, repealing old zoning and site plan rules
- Update planning application user fees and establish a new stormwater utility rate structure
- Award $4,614,920 contract to City View Specialty Vehicles Inc. for a new fire pumper
- Adopt new property tax subclass for affordable rental housing for the 2027 taxation year
- Designate 8 affordable units at 221 Rink Street for a 10-year municipal tax exemption
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting
The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will discuss the 2026 Work Plan Update and receive reports on the AGP and divisional updates. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and disclosure of interests.
- Presentation of 2026 Work Plan Update (Report ACAC26-027)
- AGP Report (Report ACAC26-029)
- Divisional Update (Report ACAC26-030)
- Confirmation of May 28, 2026 minutes
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review five applications for zoning changes, including requests at 1600 Sherbrooke St. and 162 Wallis Dr. The meeting will also include the appointment of a new Acting Secretary-Treasurer.
- Appoint Laken MacFarlane as Acting Secretary-Treasurer
- Consider application at 1600 Sherbrooke St.
- Consider application at 162 Wallis Dr.
- Consider application at 1400 Monaghan Rd.
- Consider application at 1180 Armour Rd.
The Committee of Adjustment approved a set of minor variances for a daycare expansion at 1600 Sherbrooke St after a motion to defer failed. They also approved a variance for an unenclosed addition at 162 Wallis Dr. The third application (1180 Armour Road) is incomplete in the minutes.
- Motion to defer A22/26 (1600 Sherbrooke St) failed
- Approved minor variances for daycare expansion at 1600 Sherbrooke St (carried)
- Approved reduced rear yard setback at 162 Wallis Dr (carried)
- A24/26 (1180 Armour Road) not fully recorded – no decision shown
Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
The Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the designation of heritage properties. The session includes reviews of two specific designation reports and a general update from the Historic Preservation Office.
- Designation of Heritage Properties (Report PACAC26-018)
- Designation of Heritage Properties (Report PACAC26-019)
- June HPO Update Report (Report PACAC26-017)
General Committee
The General Committee will review a final city-wide community planning permit by-law and a new stormwater utility program. The body is also considering tax exemptions for affordable housing and the purchase of a new fire pumper vehicle.
- Final City-Wide Community Planning Permit By-law and associated user fees
- Proposed affordable rental housing property tax subclass
- Municipal housing facility designation and tax exemption for 221 Rink Street
- Purchase of an Articulating Aerial Platform Fire Pumper Vehicle
- Tower concurrence for 95 Marina Blvd.
Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee will receive presentations on the Better Homes Peterborough program and on climate initiatives. The committee will also confirm minutes from April 15, 2026, and discuss other business.
- Better Homes Peterborough Update (Report PEAC26-011)
- Climate Initiatives Update (Report PEAC26-010)
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss an access fund request for equipment like manual lifts and pool chairs, review a proposed mixed housing redevelopment on Hilliard Street, and consider site plan reviews for Clonsilla Avenue and Water Street.
- Access fund request for manual lift, pool chairs, and wheelchair (Report AAC26-014)
- Proposed Hilliard Street mixed housing redevelopment (Report AAC26-013)
- Site plan review for Clonsilla Avenue (Report AAC26-012)
- Site plan review for Water Street (Report AAC26-015)
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will receive a report on the Final Community Planning Permit By-law (PAC26-003). Other items include confirmation of minutes, disclosure of interests, and setting the next meeting date.
- Review of Final Community Planning Permit By-law (Report PAC26-003)
Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting
The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss current operational updates. The session focuses on reviewing a sponsorship report and a general divisional update.
- Sponsorship Update (Report APRAC26-018)
- Divisional Update (Report APRAC26-019)
City Council Meeting
Peterborough City Council will reduce development charges by 50% for new residential development to qualify for provincial funding. The body also approved a zoning change for 835 Alexander Court and endorsed a new tourism strategy.
- 50% reduction in development charges for new residential development
- Zoning by-law amendment for 835 Alexander Court
- Endorsement of Discover Peterborough Tourism Growth Strategy
- Renaming of Knights of Columbus Park to Bobby Allan Bowl
- Renewal of PMC pylon sign agreement with Movingmedia Canada Inc.
General Committee
This meeting consists primarily of a closed session under Section 239(2)(b) and (f) of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals and solicitor-client privileged advice. The open session will then receive a report from the closed session and adjourn. No substantive public agenda items are listed.
General Committee
This General Committee meeting consists only of a closed session for education or training. There are no public decisions or discussions.
- Closed session under Section 239(3.1) for education or training
Museum and Archives Advisory Committee Meeting
The Museum and Archives Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on Northumberland County Archives exhibitions, review a draft of the 2026 Policy Manual, and consider the 2027 Draft Budget for the Peterborough Museum & Archives.
- Presentation on Northumberland County Archives exhibitions: Gidinawendimin, Waaginogaan
- Review of Peterborough Museum & Archives 2026 Policy Manual (Draft)
- Consideration of Peterborough Museum & Archives 2027 Draft Budget